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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, 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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This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian sit down with Kristen Gilger, author of My Son, The Priest: A Mother’s Crisis of Faith and her son, Patrick Gilger, S.J., to discuss their interwoven journeys of faith.

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This week on a pre-Mardi Gras episode “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian speak with Dr. Ansel Augustine. Ansel is the assistant director for African American affairs for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the author of Praying wit... more

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Bishop Kevin Kenney was born in Minneapolis and has ministered to Latino communities there for years. Now an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, he speaks to America about the realities facing Latino Catholics on the grou... more

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Recent Guests

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
Father Thomas Reese
Senior Analyst at Religion News Service and former Editor-in-Chief of America Magazine
Religion News Service
Episode: Pope Leo and Pope Francis: the similarities—and differences
Father Eric Sundrup
Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Xavier University
Xavier University
Episode: Spiritual advice you don't want to miss for 2026!

Host

Ashley McKinless
Co-host with a focus on engaging discussions around current events and spirituality, often providing a personal touch to the topics.

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ajeter
    United Statesa month 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)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Danvansr
    United States2 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 States2 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 States4 months ago

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The podcast provides a vibrant space for young Catholics, blending serious theology with lighter, accessible discussions.
Critiques often mention an identity crisis regarding the podcast's direction, balancing serious discussions with entertainment.
Listeners appreciate the engaging hosts who balance informative content with humor and relatability.
Many listeners express gratitude for the inclusion of diverse perspectives on faith and current social issues.

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The Black Masking Indians of Mardi Gras
Q: What lessons can we learn about the art of feasting from Mardi Gras?
Dr. Augustine highlights that feasting during this season is about community, joy, and spiritual nourishment, not just physical sustenance.
The Black Masking Indians of Mardi Gras
Q: Could you describe the historical significance of the Black Masking Indians?
Dr. Augustine explains how this tradition connects the indigenous and enslaved African experiences, emphasizing the cultural resilience within Mardi Gras celebrations.
Minneapolis Catholic Bishop on ICE, immigration and human dignity
Q: How has the Latino community been affected by the immigration enforcement?
The bishop shares personal accounts from families who are fearful of being targeted and the impact on their day-to-day lives, including a decrease in attendance to community and faith-based events.
Minneapolis Catholic Bishop on ICE, immigration and human dignity
Q: How is the church responding to the challenges faced by the community?
Bishop Kenney discusses efforts such as pastoral visits, delivering food, and offering virtual mass to address the needs of congregants during these difficult times.
Minneapolis Catholic Bishop on ICE, immigration and human dignity
Q: What are the Catholic parishes experiencing during this operation?
Bishop Kenney notes that many people are afraid to come out of their homes due to the increased presence of ICE around their communities, leading to a significant drop in church attendance.

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Jesuitical launched 9 years ago and published 427 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Jesuitical include:

1. Kristen Gilger
2. Dr. Ansel Augustine
3. Bishop Kevin Kenney
4. Father Patrick Kelly
5. Father Patrick Hyde
6. David French
7. Charles Camosy
8. Father Thomas Reese

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