Catholic in America

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, there are guests from a variety of perspectives and faith backgrounds, and conversations do not necessarily constitute endorsements.

Catholic in America is a podcast collaboration between OSVNews.com and OSVPodcasts.com. Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, hosts the podcast which is not a product of the Minnesota Catholic Conference; opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Minnesota Catholic Conference.

Welcome to Catholic in America.

In the first episode of Catholic in America on the OSV Podcast Network, host Jason Adkins introduces the mission and vision of the podcast. Adkins explains the importance of faithful citizenship and how living for the good of the earthly city contributes to attaining the heavenly one. He shares his background as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference and outlines the role of the organization in advocating for policies that protect human dignity and promote the common good. Adkins emphasizes the integration of religion and politics, inspired by messages from Pope Benedict XVI and other Church thinkers. The episode sets the stage for future discussions on diverse issues impacting both local and national landscapes, focusing on the evangelical role of the Church in today's secular society.