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Jesuitical

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,... Read more

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My Big Fat Very Catholic Dream Wedding. Ep. 11

My Big Fat Very Catholic Dream Wedding. Ep. 11

Are you a Sorta Catholic? Symptoms include: residual guilt, love for Pope Francis, alternating between church and SoulCy... Read more

5 May 2017

40mins

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Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you. Ep. 30

Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you. Ep. 30

Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying. I know I have (and am).... Read more

15 Sep 2017

45mins

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Sarah Silverman on whether hell exists and why she loves the Jesuits Ep. 56

Sarah Silverman on whether hell exists and why she loves the Jesuits Ep. 56

“You know, I don’t know about Jesuits except what I am learning,” Sarah Silverman tells us on this week’s episode of Jes... Read more

6 Apr 2018

37mins

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We choose life: Arkansas, Nebraska and the death penalty. Ep 10

We choose life: Arkansas, Nebraska and the death penalty. Ep 10

This week we’re talking with Brother Joseph Hoover, S.J., about the Catholic Church’s fight against the death penalty. S... Read more

28 Apr 2017

38mins

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What is Hipster Catholicism? Ep. 38

What is Hipster Catholicism? Ep. 38

In an article that appeared in America over the summer, David Michael wrote: Hipsters are drawn to craft beer, obscure ... Read more

17 Nov 2017

38mins

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Is there a right (or wrong) time for millennials to have kids? Ep. 26

Is there a right (or wrong) time for millennials to have kids? Ep. 26

How could I possibly have kids if I can barely do my taxes without calling my mom in a panic on April 14? It’s a questio... Read more

18 Aug 2017

39mins

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Fr. James Martin: L.G.B.T Catholics have been treated like dirt. We can do better. Ep. 17

Fr. James Martin: L.G.B.T Catholics have been treated like dirt. We can do better. Ep. 17

This week, Father James Martin tells us why he was disappointed with how many church leaders spoke about the Orlando att... Read more

16 Jun 2017

46mins

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‘The Keepers’ isn’t easy to watch. Here’s why you should anyway. Ep. 22

‘The Keepers’ isn’t easy to watch. Here’s why you should anyway. Ep. 22

What is it about habits and cassocks that capture the imagination of even secular audiences? Mix those priests and nuns ... Read more

21 Jul 2017

43mins

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Do you know why you’re Catholic? Ep. 35

Do you know why you’re Catholic? Ep. 35

“What does religion have to offer me?” It’s a question more people are asking as affiliation with organized religion con... Read more

20 Oct 2017

40mins

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Sister Simone Campbell on Paul Ryan, religious life, and the political issues driving her crazy right now Ep. 36

Sister Simone Campbell on Paul Ryan, religious life, and the political issues driving her crazy right now Ep. 36

This week, we talk with celebrity nun, Sister Simone Campbell. Sister Simone is the leader of the Nuns on the Bus and ex... Read more

27 Oct 2017

37mins

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Why Malcolm Gladwell wants to think like a Jesuit. Ep. 110

Why Malcolm Gladwell wants to think like a Jesuit. Ep. 110

This summer, the hosts of this podcast learned they have something in common with Malcolm Gladwell: We all think being c... Read more

6 Sep 2019

42mins

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Pope Francis’ struggle to reform the Catholic Church. Ep. 119

Pope Francis’ struggle to reform the Catholic Church. Ep. 119

Pope Francis’ reforms of the Catholic Church are, depending on whom you ask, a long-awaited breath of fresh air or a sli... Read more

15 Nov 2019

43mins

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Being Gay and Catholic. Ep. 107

Being Gay and Catholic. Ep. 107

Pat Gothman is committed to creating welcoming spaces for L.G.B.T. Catholics. Pat, who is gay and Catholic, is a writer ... Read more

14 Jun 2019

37mins

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From alcoholism and agnosticism to converting to Catholicism: a conversation on faith with Mary Karr Ep. 59

From alcoholism and agnosticism to converting to Catholicism: a conversation on faith with Mary Karr Ep. 59

“Any way I tell this story is a lie.” Mary Karr opens her memoir “Lit” with a warning about the inevitable unreliability... Read more

27 Apr 2018

42mins

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You need to pay attention to hip-hop if you’re religious. Here’s why. Ep. 29

You need to pay attention to hip-hop if you’re religious. Here’s why. Ep. 29

Rap got religious last year. At least that’s what Zac wrote earlier this year for America. The truth is, while it may ha... Read more

8 Sep 2017

32mins

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The (Catholic) Science Guy Ep. 57

The (Catholic) Science Guy Ep. 57

Whoever says you have to choose between science and faith has not met Guy Consolmagno, S.J.—a Jesuit brother and directo... Read more

13 Apr 2018

41mins

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What the Left (and everyone else) can learn from conservatives. Ep. 118

What the Left (and everyone else) can learn from conservatives. Ep. 118

We’ve all heard Jesus’ command to “love your enemy.” But can you love your enemies if you don’t know who they are? On th... Read more

8 Nov 2019

51mins

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Meet the star of “The Two Popes”. Ep. 123

Meet the star of “The Two Popes”. Ep. 123

If you are a fan of HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” you probably remember thinking when you first saw the High Sparrow: Wow, t... Read more

20 Dec 2019

34mins

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What makes a Catholic guy, The Catholic Guy? Ep. 27

What makes a Catholic guy, The Catholic Guy? Ep. 27

This week, we talk with Lino Rulli, host of “The Catholic Guy” on Sirius XM’s The Catholic Channel. We talk balancing hi... Read more

25 Aug 2017

44mins

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Live from Loyola University Chicago Ep. 55

Live from Loyola University Chicago Ep. 55

For this week’s episode, we’re bringing you our live recording from last Friday, March 23 at Loyola University Chicago. ... Read more

30 Mar 2018

51mins

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