Sam Nunnally, founder of It’s Okay To Be Catholic and digital evangelist, speaks regularly on issues of spiritual formation, apologetics, and encouraging others that it's truly "okay" to be Catholic. Whether someone is a lifelong Catholic, a convert like him, or just curious, his goal is to encourage others to confidently live out their faith and see the beauty of the Church Christ founded.Sam began to feel God calling him to the Catholic faith over twenty years ago while he was still a Protestant minister. After years of discernment, he made it official. Formerly the Executive Director of Catholic Ministry at Florida State University, Sam grew the organization to 1,500 students and became the fastest growing FOCUS campus ever in the history of that organization.Sam has a combined 30 years of experience within the financial and nonprofit industries where he was a regional executive for a financial group and an organizational consultant. Sam also pastored non-denominational and Methodist churches ranging from 500 to 1300 members. Sam blends his pastoral and business experience for his unique apostolate.Sam attended Samford University, Beeson Divinity School, and International Seminary earning bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in history and theology and was an academic field evaluator for Vanderbilt Divinity School. He is an AACC Certified Mental Health Coach and is known for his straightforward style and authentic listening skills. Sam is also in formation for Lay Dominican life.Sam is a regular podcast and radio guest as well as an author with the Coming Home Network. He has also appeared on EWTN’s The Journey Home television series. Sam leads Catholic pilgrimages annually with particular focus on converts experiencing the beauty of the Catholic Church. Sam is married to Amber, is a father of four, an adoptive parent, and a former foster caregiver.
