There’s something powerful about hearing a real person share their story—no script, no fluff, just raw honesty. That’s what makes a vlog series interviewing local RCIA completers such a compelling idea. It’s not just content for content’s sake. It’s real people talking about what pulled them toward faith, what made them stay, and what nearly made them walk away.
And the questions? They’re not random. They’re pulled straight from the same survey used in Journey Through Time, a book that digs into why people choose to convert and what helps them stick with it. It’s deep, it’s data-informed, and most importantly, it’s human. These aren’t just stories about religion—they’re stories about change, doubt, purpose, and hope.
Real Questions, Real Converts, Real Conversations
Imagine sitting across from someone who just finished RCIA and asking, “What made you start?” or “Did someone help you stay when it got hard?” These are the same questions Laurence F. Aucella used in his research, and they hit differently when answered on camera by someone who’s lived it. Their answers won’t be polished. Some might get emotional. Others might crack a joke. But each one will be authentic.
What’s even better is that this kind of content doesn’t require big production. A quiet room, a chair, a mic, and someone willing to talk is all it takes. You’re not just creating vlogs—you’re building a modern testimony archive. Each video becomes a tiny window into how the Church is still changing lives, one person at a time.
And let’s be honest, these kinds of stories are needed. Not to preach or impress, but to connect. To say, “You’re not alone in questioning everything,” or “Look, this person started in the same place you’re in now.” These videos could be shared in RCIA classes, used during parish events, or posted online to reach the curious souls scrolling late at night.
The Man Behind
Laurence F. Aucella is the kind of writer who doesn’t just research faith—he walks it. His book Journey Through Time is packed with insight from real-life RCIA completers, pulled from surveys he personally conducted over years of immersion. He sat in on classes, retreats, and vigils, not just as a researcher, but as someone who genuinely wanted to understand the why behind the journey. That’s why his questions resonate so deeply—they’re built on lived experience, not guesswork.
Journey Through Time
The Catholic Church and Christian Initiation
Dr. Laurence F. Aucella
A vlog that lets RCIA stories speak for themselves—honest, relatable, and full of grace.