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Jesuitical

Ashley McKinless, Zac Davis

Booking Overview

A weekly interview-led Catholic religion show focused on the Catholic Church, theology, church history, papal affairs, and the intersection of religion and public life, typically featuring theologians, historians, professors, authors, and other church experts. Credible pitches include Catholic scholars, religious authors, clergy, and experts on church governance or religion and politics; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need recognized subject expertise but need not be mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 450

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 109.0k subscribers

Instagram: 41.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jesuitical@americamedia.org

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Host

Ashley McKinless - Journalist and co-host of Jesuitical at America Media, covering Catholic life, the church, and contemporary issues.

Zac Davis - Journalist and co-host of Jesuitical at America Media, covering Catholicism, church affairs, and the intersection of religion with public life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized expertise in Catholic theology, church history, papal affairs, Scripture, ecclesiology, religious identity, or religion and public life; suitable guests commonly hold academic or church leadership roles, have authored relevant books, or possess substantial professional experience.
Required Achievements:  
University teaching or research appointments, Authorship of books on Catholicism, theology, or religious life, Substantial expertise in church history or papal affairs, Long professional experience in Catholic education or church work

Recent Guest Discussions

Shaun Blanchard - The Society Of Saint Pius X, Excommunication, Archbishop Lefebvre, Vatican II, The Traditional Latin Mass, And Catholic Schism.

Miles Pattenden - Historical Conflicts Between Popes And Political Leaders, The Investiture Controversy, Henry Viii’s Conflicts With The Papacy, And The Church’s Changing Political Influence.

Luke Burgis - The Parable Of The Lost Sheep, Social Contagion, Tribalism, Group Identity, Community Formation, And Catholic Approaches To Belonging.

Dianne Bergant - Teaching Scripture, Catholic Theological Education, And Her Experience Teaching Robert Prevost, Now Pope Leo Xiv.

Recent Topics

Christianity, Catholicism, Papacy, Church History, Theology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Why the Catholic Church still struggles to minister to families

October 08, 2026

This week on “Jesuitical,” hosts Zac Davis and Ashley McKinless speak with Joseph de Viveiros, C.R., about the pastoral consequences of Pope Francis’ groundbreaking 2016 document on family life, “Amoris Laetitia.” Father Joseph is a priest of the Congregation of the Resurrection, and chaplain for the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board in North Bay, Ontario. As Pope Leo gathers bishops from around the world at the Vatican to review the document’s implementation, Zac, Ashley a...

French Catholicism Reborn? What happened on Pope Leo’s visit to France (and why it matters for all of us)

October 01, 2026

This week on Jesuitical, Colleen Dulle joins hosts Zac Davis and Sebasian Gomes to discuss Pope Leo’s recent visit to France, including his messages on assisted dying, European identity and the role of the Catholic Church in a secular country. Colleen also reflects on her experience of traveling with the pope for the first time. ⁠Sign up for Colleen’s newsletter, Vatican Notebook⁠! Chapters: 00:00 First time on the papal plane! 4:02 Why Pope Leo went to France 6:45 Catholic revival? 9...

Fulton Sheen: The First Celebrity Bishop

September 24, 2026

This week on the “Jesuitical” podcast, Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis speak with Rachel Lu about the beatification of Fulton Sheen, the American archbishop who was famous for his media evangelism in the mid-20th century. Rachel is a senior editor at Law and Liberty and a regular contributor to the National Review and America Magazine. Together they discuss Sheen’s charisma, cultural influence, and his lesser known political philosophy which defended both the public role of religion and the se...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Jesuitical?

Jesuitical is hosted by Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis. Its publicly listed email is jesuitical@americamedia.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Jesuitical?

The publicly listed email for Jesuitical: jesuitical@americamedia.org.

How many listeners does Jesuitical have?

Podseeker estimates Jesuitical reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Jesuitical?

Jesuitical typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recognized expertise in Catholic theology, church history, papal affairs, Scripture, ecclesiology, religious identity, or religion and public life; suitable guests commonly hold academic or church leadership roles, have authored relevant books, or possess substantial professional experience. Common among recent guests: University teaching or research appointments; Authorship of books on Catholicism, theology, or religious life; Substantial expertise in church history or papal affairs. Recent guests include Shaun Blanchard, Miles Pattenden, and Luke Burgis.

How hard is it to get booked on Jesuitical?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Jesuitical cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Catholicism, Papacy, Church History, and Theology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jesuitical@americamedia.org

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