Catholic in America

Identity politics and tribal thinking has become America's dominant paradigm. Why has the respect for genuine civic friendship and the common good waned? What are the set of moral and spiritual principles needed to reclaim or reimagine what has been lost? How do we use them to make right judgments about our world and to move forward with clarity and joy? The answer is at the heart of the Catholic faith and its social doctrine: rediscovering our common identity as children of the Father, the One who created us for love. Join Jason Adkins, host of Catholic in America, to engage our own time, culture, and political milieu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to explore how to live more fully Catholic.

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  Can Politics Be Evangelized?

  Aug 17, 20261h 8m

  What does evangelization have to do with politics? More than we might think. In this episode of Catholic in America , Jason Adkins welcomes Dr. Matthew Petrusek, Senior Director of the Word on Fire Institute and author of Evangelization and Ideology: How to Understand and Respond to the Political Culture . Petrusek argues that politics can provide Catholics with an important opportunity for evangelization. Political debates inevitably raise deeper questions about morality, human dignity, justice, truth, and ultimately our understanding of reality itself. Rather than abandoning these conversations, Catholics should learn how to engage them with reason, courage, charity, and a well-formed understanding of Catholic social teaching. Jason and Matthew discuss why politics is much bigger than elections, how Catholics can distinguish arguing from fighting, why local political engagement matters, and how institutions themselves can become places of evangelization. They also explore the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, the dangers of ideology, the importance of natural law, and what Petrusek describes as a Catholic approach of "hopeful realism" toward political life. Ultimately, evangelizing political culture is not about creating heaven on earth or imposing Catholicism through government. It is about helping create a society where it is easier for people to pursue what is good, true, and ultimately Christ Himself. Links: Matthew Petrusek Bio and Evangelization and Ideology https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/pages/matthew-petrusek?srsltid=AfmBOopnBaDU5JlHrmxNRyXV6V8RNjdA6vOUGubhkz-TD8hfkY68bGP2 Word on Fire Institute https://institute.wordonfire.org/ Pope St. John Paul II on Catholic Social Teaching and Evangelization https://focusequip.org/catholic-social-teaching-and-the-new-evangelization/ Jason Adkins, host of Catholic in America, engages our own time, culture, and political milieu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to explore how to live more fully Catholic. With so much to explore, we have guests from a variety of perspectives and faith backgrounds, and conversations do not necessarily constitute endorsements. Catholic in America is an OSVNews.com podcast partnership. Support Catholic in America by becoming a patron of the show here .

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  Why the Public Square Needs Catholics with Jason Adkins

  Aug 2, 20261h 33m

  Should Catholics stay out of politics? Far from it. In this special live episode of Catholic in America , recorded at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota , Jason Adkins explores why the Church teaches that political engagement is not optional, but an essential expression of Christian charity. Drawing from Scripture, Catholic social teaching, and the wisdom of Popes Leo XIII, Francis, and Leo XIV, Jason argues that politics is far more than elections or partisan conflict. At its best, politics is the pursuit of the common good and one of the primary ways Catholics love their neighbor. Throughout the lecture, he explains how Catholics can faithfully engage today's most difficult public debates, including bioethics, religious liberty, education, healthcare, assisted suicide, and the dignity of every human person. Topics include: Why politics is "one of the highest forms of charity" The Catholic understanding of the common good Why the Church must be present in public life Catholic social teaching beyond partisan politics Building relationships with elected officials Why Catholics should engage bioethical issues The dignity of every human person from conception to natural death Forming consciences rather than winning arguments What Pope Leo XIV's early teaching means for Catholics today How ordinary Catholics can transform their communities Whether you're active in public life or simply wondering how your faith should shape your civic responsibilities, this conversation offers a compelling vision for living the Gospel beyond the walls of the church. Jason Adkins, host of Catholic in America, engages our own time, culture, and political milieu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to explore how to live more fully Catholic. With so much to explore, we have guests from a variety of perspectives and faith backgrounds, and conversations do not necessarily constitute endorsements. Catholic in America is an OSVNews.com podcast partnership. Support Catholic in America by becoming a patron of the show here .

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  Finding Yourself Without Losing Others with Luke Burgis

  Jul 20, 202659 min

  What happens when the desire to belong begins to replace the search for truth? In this episode of Catholic in America , Jason Adkins sits down with author, entrepreneur, and Catholic University scholar Luke Burgis to discuss his newest book, The One and the Ninety-Nine: How to Find Identity and Cultivate Individuality in an Age of Social Contagion . Together they explore one of the defining questions of modern life: How do we remain true to ourselves while living in community? Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, psychology, the Rule of St. Benedict, René Girard, and Catholic social teaching, Burgis explains why today's culture often rewards conformity over conscience and why authentic communion requires strong, well-formed individuals. Topics discussed include: Why social contagion shapes modern culture The difference between community and communion How technology and artificial intelligence influence identity Why friction and suffering help form virtue The importance of conscience in Catholic life The danger of groupthink, even inside the Church What the Parable of the Lost Sheep teaches about personal identity How families, education, and work help form the "solid self" Whether you're navigating social media, raising a family, leading a business, or simply trying to live your faith with integrity, this conversation offers practical wisdom for becoming the person God created you to be. Links The One and the Ninety-Nine https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250373038/theoneandtheninetynine/ Wall Street Journal Review https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/the-one-and-the-ninety-nine-review-a-study-in-selves-688114da Luke Burgis https://lukeburgis.com/ Jason Adkins, host of Catholic in America, engages our own time, culture, and political milieu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to explore how to live more fully Catholic. With so much to explore, we have guests from a variety of perspectives and faith backgrounds, and conversations do not necessarily constitute endorsements. Catholic in America is an OSVNews.com podcast partnership. Support Catholic in America by becoming a patron of the show here .

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  Why We're More Connected but More Lonely with Dr. John Cuddeback

  Jul 6, 202659 min

  Why are so many people lonely, anxious, and disconnected despite having more comforts and conveniences than ever before? In this episode of Catholic in America , Jason Adkins welcomes Dr. John Cuddeback , professor of philosophy at Christendom College, to discuss his new book, The Intentional Household: Living As If People Matter . Dr. Cuddeback argues that one of the greatest crises of modern life is not political or economic. It is the loss of the household as a true community of daily life. Rather than simply sharing a roof, families are called to become places where friendship, meaningful work, hospitality, prayer, and genuine leisure shape every aspect of life. Together, Jason and Dr. Cuddeback explore: Why the household is the foundation of civilization The difference between a house and a home Why technology should serve relationships, not replace them The forgotten importance of shared work and shared leisure Why friendship is the foundation of marriage and family The wisdom of Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Wendell Berry Raising children through culture, not merely instruction Caring for the elderly as an essential part of family life Practical ways to become more intentional at home Whether you're single, married, raising children, or entering retirement, this conversation offers timeless wisdom for building a life where people truly matter. Links: John Cuddeback Bio: https://www.christendom.edu/academics/undergraduate-faculty/john-a-cuddeback/ LifeCraft: https://life-craft.org/ The Intentional Household: https://ignatius.com/intentional-household-the-inhp/ Jason Adkins, host of Catholic in America, engages our own time, culture, and political milieu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to explore how to live more fully Catholic. With so much to explore, we have guests from a variety of perspectives and faith backgrounds, and conversations do not necessarily constitute endorsements. Catholic in America is an OSVNews.com podcast partnership. Support Catholic in America by becoming a patron of the show here .

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  Before Podcasts and YouTube, There Was ArchBishop Fulton Sheen, with Bishop Louis Tylka

  Jun 14, 202623 min

  More than forty years after his death, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen continues to inspire Catholics around the world. In this episode of Catholic in America , Jason Adkins speaks with Bishop Louis Tylka , promoter of Sheen’s cause for canonization and leader of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation , about the life, legacy, and enduring relevance of one of the greatest evangelists in American Catholic history. Known for his groundbreaking television program Life Is Worth Living , Archbishop Sheen brought the Gospel into millions of homes at a time when television was still a new medium. Yet behind his remarkable communication skills was something far deeper: a profound friendship with Jesus Christ rooted in a daily Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Topics discussed include: Fulton Sheen’s early life and vocation His rise as a radio and television pioneer Why Life Is Worth Living attracted over 30 million viewers weekly The role of philosophy and theology in shaping his thought His influence on Catholic apologetics and evangelization The central importance of the Holy Hour in his life Why Sheen remains relevant in the digital age The miracle attributed to his intercession and the path to beatification What modern Catholics can learn from his witness Bishop Tylka offers a compelling portrait of a man whose success was never rooted in celebrity, but in prayer, holiness, and a deep desire to bring people into friendship with Christ. As Catholics navigate a rapidly changing media landscape, Sheen’s example offers a timeless lesson: effective evangelization begins not with technology, but with prayer. Links: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation Bishop Louis Tylka Biography Bishop Louis Tylka Bio Life Is Worth Living: "Pain and Suffering" Life Is Worth Living Sample Episode William F. Buckley Interviews Archbishop Fulton Sheen Buckley Interview with Fulton Sheen Jason Adkins, host of Catholic in America, engages our own time, culture, and political milieu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to explore how to live more fully Catholic. With so much to explore, we have guests from a variety of perspectives and faith backgrounds, and conversations do not necessarily constitute endorsements. Catholic in America is an OSVNews.com podcast partnership. Support Catholic in America by becoming a patron of the show here .

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