Jan 07 2025 12 mins 1
Hey Bridge Builder listeners, Jason Adkins here. As the executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, I am so grateful to everyone who has tuned into these podcast episodes over the years. Now, that the Bridge Builder has come to an end, I want to introduce you to a new podcast venture, "Catholic in America."
Catholic in America is a podcast collaboration between OSVNews.com and OSVPodcasts.com. I host the program, but this is not a project of the Minnesota Catholic Conference nor are the opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Minnesota Catholic Conference.
Take a listen to the introductory episode, and then search for Catholic in America in you favorite podcast app or go to www.MNCatholic.org/CatholicInAmerica. Thanks for listening!
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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.
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. Welcome to Catholic in America.
Catholic in America is a podcast collaboration between OSVNews.com and OSVPodcasts.com. I host the program, but this is not a project of the Minnesota Catholic Conference nor are the opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Minnesota Catholic Conference.
Take a listen to the introductory episode, and then search for Catholic in America in you favorite podcast app or go to www.MNCatholic.org/CatholicInAmerica. Thanks for listening!
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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.
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. Welcome to Catholic in America.
