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Jesuitical

America Media
Christmas
Pope Francis
Catholic Church
War
Bethlehem
Christianity
Gaza
Exodus 90
Advent
Lent
Syriac Catholic Church
Church Of the Nativity
Asceticism
Synod On Synodality
Nativity Pageant
Catholic Traditions
Fraternity
Fasting
Terence Sweeney
Prayer

Welcome to Jesuitical, a podcast for young Catholics hosted by two young, lay editors at America—Zac Davis and Ashley McKinless. Each episode features a guest who offers a unique perspective on faith, culture or current events. We also bring you some of the top (and maybe more obscure) Catholic news of the week. And we'll ask: Where do we find God in all this?

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This week on a special episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley, Zac and Jesuitical producer Sebastian have a conversation with Dr. James Finley about first-half-of-life mysticism. Jim is a clinical psychologist and faculty member at the Center for Action and... more

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak with Timothy Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics and founder of the nonprofit UNITE, which incubated the Dignity Index, a language evaluation tool that aims to bring greater dignity to our public disc... more

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This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley sits down with America’s chief correspondent, Kevin Clarke, to discuss the widening conflict with Iran and whether the U.S. intervention in the conflict can be justified under just war theory.

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This week on a special, interview-only episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian talk with James Martin, S.J., editor at large for America, about his new memoir Work in Progress: Confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, facto... more

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Recent Guests

Timothy Shriver
Chairman of Special Olympics and founder of Unite, creator of the Dignity Index
Special Olympics, Unite
Episode: U.S. culture has a contempt problem
Father James Martin
Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America, founder of Outreach (LGBTQ Catholic ministry)
America Media / Outreach
Episode: Father James Martin on the summer jobs that shaped him
Kristen Gilger
Professor Emerita of Journalism at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: When your son becomes a priest—and you’re not so sure about the Catholic Church
Dr. Ansel Augustine
Assistant Director for African American Affairs for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Episode: The Black Masking Indians of Mardi Gras
Bishop Kevin Kenney
Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Episode: Minneapolis Catholic Bishop on ICE, immigration and human dignity
Father Patrick Kelly
A Jesuit expert in the theology of sports.
Creighton University
Episode: Prayer in sports: healthy spirituality or superstition?
Father Patrick Hyde
The pastor of the St. Paul Catholic Center at Indiana University.
Episode: Prayer in sports: healthy spirituality or superstition?
David French
Former attorney, army lawyer, political commentator, and opinion columnist at the New York Times.
New York Times
Episode: David French on Christianity and the MAGA movement
Charles Camosy
Professor of moral theology and bioethics
Catholic University of America
Episode: Euthanasia isn't (and shouldn’t be) a partisan issue

Hosts

Ashley McKinless
Co-host with a keen interest in contemporary faith and culture, bringing a youthful perspective to Catholic discussions.
Sebastian Gomes
Co-host and knowledgeable commentator on faith and modern culture, engaging audiences with insightful discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Too conservative

    The episode against euthanasia showed me that this podcast has become far too conservative for me.

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    Ajeter
    United States2 months ago
  • Quit the Leftist Politics

    Good show in several respects, but you’re not competent discussing political matters without outing yourselves as auxiliaries of legacy media. Misrepresents the Catholic Church.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ProChristus
    United States2 months ago
  • Discussion of priests in television progrms

    Although I agree that Fr; Mulcahy is one of the best known and beloved priests in a television series, no one on the show mentioned Kevin Anderson as Fr. Francis Reyneaux in “Nothing Sacred.” Fr. Francis played a modern, post Vatican II priest in the late 90’s. The show was partially written by Fr. Bill Cain, S.J..

    I kept waiting for some one to mention the show or Fr. Bill. But never heard any mention of this modern show.

    Yours Truly, Dan Van Belleghem (John Carroll University, 1960)

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    4
    Danvansr
    United States3 months ago
  • Learn something every episode

    I love the conversational tone of the hosts who have a sense of humor but also love of the faith and the Catholic church. They keep me informed about the latest news in the Catholic church and take a deep dive into many different interesting topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zmaunrd
    United States3 months ago
  • Bad representation of the Catholic Church

    The Catholic Church is not A therapy session, neither are the jesuits. Col. 3:5

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Obungale
    United States5 months ago

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The hosts are praised for their conversational style, making complex themes accessible and relatable.

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U.S. culture has a contempt problem
Q: How does the Dignity Index work in practice and what has been the reaction to the mirror effect?
The index uses an eight-level scale to rate how people talk about those they disagree with; the mirror effect reveals that people often misjudge their own contempt and are surprised to see their own role in the problem, prompting self-reflection and potential behavior change.
U.S. culture has a contempt problem
Q: What were you seeing in the country that compelled you to leave Special Olympics and start Unite?
Shriver describes a recognition that the country needed a different approach to leadership and unity, rooted in dignity, to address polarization and to bring people with different viewpoints into constructive dialogue.
Just or unjust? Catholics respond to the Iran war
Q: How do you balance ascetic practices with family life and inclusion of non-Catholics in your communities?
The program evolved to include liturgical calendar integration, family-friendly adaptations, and outreach to non-Catholics to build bridges while preserving the core invitation to freedom in Christ.
Just or unjust? Catholics respond to the Iran war
Q: Why did you decide to go beyond the seminary and how did that decision shape the development of Exodus 90?
Discernment led to leaving the seminary to pursue a lay-led path; this allowed greater flexibility, direct-to-consumer style growth, and the freedom to create a program that could scale beyond diocesan structures.
Just or unjust? Catholics respond to the Iran war
Q: What were your early conversations like when you brought Exodus 90 out to lay men, and did people respond with enthusiasm or skepticism?
Initial reception was mixed and uncertain; people weren't sure how a movement like Exodus 90 would fit with established parish life, but there was surprising interest as men sought authentic spaces for formation and freedom.

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Aimed at young adults navigating their faith in a modern world, this podcast engages with various aspects of Catholicism while addressing cultural and current events. Through interviews and discussions, it tackles topics such as gender equality, immigration, politics, and spirituality, often featuring voices from within the Church like priests, theologians, and experts in various fields. The conversational format and light-hearted banter maintain accessibility and relevance, making the podcast unique in its approach to discussing sometimes complex religious themes while relating them to social issues that matter to younger generations.

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Recent guests on Jesuitical include:

1. Timothy Shriver
2. Father James Martin
3. Kristen Gilger
4. Dr. Ansel Augustine
5. Bishop Kevin Kenney
6. Father Patrick Kelly
7. Father Patrick Hyde
8. David French

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