No Price Too High and A Dinner with Alex Jones with Alex Jones2001, St. Joseph Communications, DVD 2 hours, 20 minutes
Alex Jones is a former Pentecostal preacher who converted to the Catholic faith, along with his family and his congregation, in 2001. This presentation is a talk he gave a few months before he was formally received into the Church, in which he first publicly told the story of his conversion. It was his study of the Early Church Fathers, in particular, that brought him into the Church. It is followed by a dinner table conversation, including questions from guests - both Catholic and Protestant. Hosted by Steve Ray.
Alex is a powerful and moving (and often funny!) speaker and it's exciting and inspiring to see this larger-than-life character on fire for the Faith. The flip side is that converting to the Faith cost him a great deal - especially among his friends and colleagues. This is a powerful witness, particularly for us cradle Catholics who might have a tendency to take the Faith for granted at times.
My older children (ages 12 and 14) and I really enjoyed his talk. Conversion stories are so exciting and hopeful - we can truly see the hand of God at work in our world today.
Reviewed by Alicia Van Hecke (5-15-07)
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