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Interview Heroic Men Blog
What 45 Days Near Death Taught Jason Shanks About the Eucharist
In-depth feature on Jason's 45-day intubation during COVID-19 (sepsis, pneumonia, kidney failure) and how the experience transformed his Eucharistic faith
Apr 07, 2026
COVID-19EucharistNear-Death Experience
Writing National Eucharistic Revival Blog
Manna, Distractions, and the Daily Bread We Need
Jason Shanks reflects on how the Israelites's daily manna in the desert mirrors our need to seek spiritual nourishment without distraction in daily life
Mar 25, 2026
EucharistSpiritual FormationReflection
Writing National Eucharistic Revival Blog
The Fullness of Prayer: An Exchange of Hearts
As the NEC turns attention to prayer in 2026, Shanks introduces a year-long prayer series describing prayer as a profound mutual exchange with God
Jan 14, 2026
PrayerEucharistic RevivalSpiritual Formation
Video YouTube
Jason Shanks – 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Interview
Interview on the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage themed 'One Nation Under God'
Jan 01, 2026
Eucharistic RevivalPilgrimage
Podcast Apple Podcasts
Letting Jesus Lead the National Eucharistic Revival
Podcast interview on leading the National Eucharistic Revival movement
Jan 01, 2026
Eucharistic Revival
Podcast Dr. Johann D'Souza Podcast
Sparking a Catholic Revival in the Family — Ep. 81
Jason Shanks, President of the National Eucharistic Congress, discusses how Catholic communities can move from disengagement and apathy to a living faith centered on the Eucharist, and what it means to be a 'Eucharistic missionary.'
Sep 04, 2025
Eucharistic RevivalFamilyPodcast
Video Christ In You - CMC
Living By Faith #12 — Jason Shanks
Chad Sandwell and Andy Sonnier welcome National Eucharistic Congress President Jason Shanks to the Living By Faith podcast
Aug 01, 2025
FaithEucharistic RevivalPodcast
Video EWTN
EWTN Live — Jason Shanks
Fr. Mitch and Jason Shanks discuss the centrality of the Eucharist, the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, and hope through suffering
Jun 25, 2025
EWTNEucharistic Pilgrimage2025
Talk National Eucharistic Revival Blog
When Is a Revival a Revival? And How Can It Be Ongoing?
Shanks explores what constitutes a genuine revival movement and how the National Eucharistic Revival can sustain momentum beyond major events
Jun 12, 2025
Eucharistic RevivalMovement BuildingFaith
Video Say Yes to Holiness
Working to Make a Moment a Movement — Jason Shanks | Say Yes to Holiness Ep. 239
Christina Semmens speaks with Jason Shanks about sustaining the momentum of the National Eucharistic Revival beyond the 2024 Congress
Jun 01, 2025
Eucharistic RevivalPodcastMovement
Talk University of Saint Francis
University of Saint Francis 2025 Commencement Speaker
Shanks delivered the 2025 commencement address at University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne
May 03, 2025
CommencementSpeechHonorary Degree
Video Castletown Media
Jason Shanks: Trapped Between Life & Death — Finding Reality in the Eucharist
Deep conversation on Jason's COVID-19 near-death experience and how 45 days in a medically induced coma transformed his understanding of the Eucharist
Apr 01, 2025
COVID-19EucharistNear-Death Experience
Recognition Legatus
2024 Bowie Award for Evangelization — Legatus National Summit
Jason Shanks receives the 2024 Bowie Award for Evangelization at the 2025 Legatus National Summit in Naples, FL, for significant efforts leading the National Eucharistic Revival.
Feb 08, 2025
LegatusAwardEvangelization
Video EWTN
EWTN Live – Jason Shanks
Live interview on EWTN discussing the Eucharistic Revival and Congress
Jan 01, 2025
EWTNEucharistic Revival
Video YouTube
Why the Church Needs Eucharistic Revival
Panel discussion on the need for Eucharistic Revival in the Church
Jan 01, 2025
PanelEucharistic Revival
Writing National Eucharistic Revival
Eucharistic Life
Part of 'The Art of Accompaniment' series. Jason Shanks explores oneness in Eucharistic living, drawing on Mother Teresa's teachings, illustrated through his personal COVID recovery.
Jan 01, 2025
EucharistAccompanimentMother Teresa
Recognition Catholic Review
OSV's 2024 Catholics of the Year
Jason Shanks named Catholic of the Year for humble leadership of the National Eucharistic Congress
Dec 30, 2024
Catholic of the YearAward2024
Recognition Our Sunday Visitor
Our Sunday Visitor's 2024 Catholics of the Year
Shanks named 2024 Catholic of the Year for humble leadership of the National Eucharistic Congress that drew 60,000 pilgrims
Dec 30, 2024
Catholic of the YearAward2024
Recognition Arkansas Catholic
Top 10 Catholic Figures of the Year 2024
Arkansas Catholic coverage of OSV's 2024 Catholics of the Year featuring Jason Shanks
Dec 30, 2024
Catholic of the YearAward2024
Podcast Spotify (Say Yes to Holiness)
Say Yes to Holiness Podcast — Working to Make a Moment a Movement
Episode 239: Discussion on the Eucharistic Revival, personal journey to Catholicism, and future plans
Oct 01, 2024
Eucharistic RevivalConversion
Interview The Dialog
CEO of National Eucharistic Congress Says NEC2024 Was What the Church Needed to Heal
In-depth interview on how the 2024 Congress served as healing for the Church
Sep 30, 2024
NEC 2024InterviewHealing
Interview OSV News
CEO Says National Eucharistic Congress, Pilgrimage Show Catholics 'Are Ready to Make History'
Interview with Shanks on the success of the NEC 2024 and future plans for the Revival
Sep 24, 2024
NEC 2024PilgrimageInterview
Interview Today's Catholic
'There's Too Much Momentum — It Can't Stop Here'
Feature interview on the past, present, and future of the Catholic Eucharistic Revival
Aug 01, 2024
Eucharistic RevivalInterviewMomentum
Video EWTN
Jason Shanks on What's Next for National Eucharistic Congress — EWTN News In Depth
Montse Alvarado speaks with Shanks about what's next following the 10th National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 26, 2024
EWTNEucharistic CongressNEC 2024
Video EWTN
Jason Shanks on What's Next for the National Eucharistic Congress | EWTN News In Depth
Montse Alvarado sits down with Jason Shanks as the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis concludes to discuss what's next for the movement
Jul 26, 2024
NEC 2024EWTNInterview
Radio Relevant Radio
Relevant Radio Interview — National Eucharistic Congress Success
Interview discussing the success of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
Jul 24, 2024
NEC 2024Interview
Interview OSV News
OSV News Profile — Jason Shanks Named New CEO of National Eucharistic Congress
Leadership profile announcing Shanks as the new CEO of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc.
Jun 06, 2024
ProfileLeadershipNEC
Talk Heroic Men
Experiencing Divine Intimacy — Heroic Men Keynote
Keynote at Heroic Leadership Summit exploring divine intimacy, vulnerability, and fighting for spiritual life
Jan 01, 2024
KeynoteMen's MinistryHeroic Men
Talk Good News Cruise
Good News Cruise Presenter — Melissa & Jason Shanks
Presenter profile for Good News Cruise Catholic couples' getaway featuring Jason and Melissa
Jan 01, 2024
SpeakerMarriageCouples
Video The Beatidudes
Miracle Man — Life After an Extended COVID Coma and a St. Jude Novena | The Beatidudes Ep. 047
Jason recalls his 45-day COVID-induced coma, the faithfulness of his family, and the spiritual transformation that followed in this must-listen episode
Jan 01, 2024
COVID-19St. JudeNear-Death Experience
Writing Our Sunday Visitor
We the Laity — Not Just Clergy — Could Have Been More Courageous During COVID
Jason Shanks reflects on the Church's pandemic response, emphasizing the laity's role in accountability and pastoral care.
Aug 03, 2023
COVID-19LaityChurch Response
Interview Principium Institute
Jason Shanks Speaker Profile
Speaker profile featuring Shanks' biography, speaking topics, and ministry work
Jan 01, 2023
SpeakerProfile
Writing OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation
The Death of Mission
Jason Shanks examines how universalism undermines Catholic missionary work and evangelization, arguing that clarity on the Gospel vision is essential.
Dec 15, 2022
MissionEvangelizationUniversalism
Recognition Catholic Times Columbus
Former Student, Professor Named Josephinum Alumni of the Year
Jason Shanks receives the Jessing Alumnus of the Year Award from the Pontifical College Josephinum, recognizing his leadership across Catholic organizations in Ohio and beyond
Oct 13, 2022
AwardJosephinumColumbus
Writing OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation
Now Is the Time for the Pro-Life Community to Innovate
Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Jason Shanks calls for the pro-life community to develop comprehensive solutions addressing barriers that drive abortion advocacy.
Aug 04, 2022
Pro-LifeInnovationRoe v. Wade
Podcast Belt of Truth (Apple Podcasts)
Belt of Truth Podcast — 15 Minutes to Say Goodbye
Shanks shares his powerful testimony of nearly dying from COVID-19 and the faith that sustained his family
May 09, 2022
COVID-19TestimonyMen's Ministry
Podcast Always Hope (Dr. Mario Sacasa)
Innovation on Creativity, and Suffering — Always Hope Podcast
Episode 90: How COVID shaped his faith, family relationships, and understanding of suffering
Jan 19, 2022
COVID-19SufferingFaith
Podcast Living the CALL
The Innovator's Dilemma — Living the CALL Podcast
Discussion on innovation and dilemmas facing Catholic institutions with the Catholic Association for Latino Leadership
Jan 01, 2022
InnovationLatino Leadership
Video DIA Schools Collaborative
Follow to Lead with Guest Jason Shanks
Jason Shanks, President of the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation, discusses leadership, evangelization, and the OSV Innovation Challenge
Jan 01, 2022
LeadershipOSVInnovation
Video MAX Studios
Rediscovering Catholic Innovation with Jason Shanks | Protagonists of Change
A conversation with Jason Shanks on Catholic innovation, the role of entrepreneurs in the Church, and building meaningful change in Catholic ministry
Jan 01, 2022
InnovationCatholic MediaEvangelization
Recognition OSV News
Meet Our Sunday Visitor's 2021 Catholics of the Year
Jason and Melissa Shanks named 2021 Catholics of the Year for their witness of faith during Jason's miraculous COVID-19 recovery
Dec 13, 2021
Catholic of the YearAward2021
Recognition Today's Catholic
Year in Review — Meet Our Sunday Visitor's 2021 Catholics of the Year
Today's Catholic coverage of Jason and Melissa Shanks being named 2021 Catholics of the Year
Dec 13, 2021
Catholic of the YearAward2021
Writing Catholic Answers Magazine
The Eucharist Is the Meal to Top All Meals
Jason Shanks uses a Thanksgiving meal analogy to explain the Eucharist, tracing Old Testament typology (Melchizedek, manna, Passover lamb) as prefigurations of Christ — arguing the Eucharist is real food and the central family meal of the Church.
Nov 25, 2021
EucharistCatholic AnswersTypology
Podcast Say Yes to Holiness
The Inefficient Innovator — Say Yes to Holiness Podcast (Episode 74)
Episode 74: One-on-one conversation about the OSV Innovation Talks and being an inefficient innovator
Jun 13, 2021
InnovationOSV Talks
Podcast Awaken Catholic
Transformation of Heart Through Illness — Awaken Podcast
Episode 117: The relationship between illness and holiness through Shanks' near-death COVID experience
Jun 01, 2021
COVID-19TestimonyHealing
Podcast Doctor Doctor (Apple Podcasts)
Surviving COVID-19: Doctors Learning from Patients — Doctor Doctor Podcast
Episode 205: Shanks and his critical care physician share the story of his 6-week ICU COVID battle
Apr 02, 2021
COVID-19MedicalRecovery
Interview Catholic Exchange
Rethinking How We Approach the New Evangelization
Discussion featuring Jason Shanks on innovative approaches to Catholic evangelization at Our Sunday Visitor.
Mar 23, 2021
EvangelizationOSVInnovation
Interview Our Sunday Visitor
Nothing Short of Miraculous: A COVID Recovery Story
Feature story on Shanks' miraculous recovery after six weeks intubated with COVID-19
Mar 01, 2021
COVID-19RecoveryTestimony
Writing Catholic-Link
For The Love Of The World, OSV Challenge Is Back!
Jason Shanks announces the OSV Challenge, inviting innovators and entrepreneurs to submit ideas addressing the Church's evangelization challenges.
Feb 04, 2021
OSV ChallengeInnovationEvangelization
Video OSV Innovation
The Inefficient Innovator — Jason Shanks | OSV Innovation Talks
Jason Shanks, President of OSV Institute, challenges leaders on the urgent need for unscaled innovation in Catholic ministry and evangelization
Jan 01, 2021
InnovationOSVEvangelization
Writing Catholic-Link
Why Innovation Should Matter to Catholics
Jason Shanks argues the Catholic Church must embrace innovative approaches to evangelization, noting that for every one person who enters the Church, six leave.
Aug 28, 2020
InnovationEvangelizationCatholic
Interview Lisa Hendey / CatholicMom
OSV Innovation Challenge — A Conversation with Jason Shanks
Interview about the OSV Innovation Challenge Demo Day and the need for Catholic innovation
Aug 01, 2020
InnovationOSV ChallengeInterview
Interview CatholicMom
OSV Innovation Challenge — A Conversation with Jason Shanks (CatholicMom)
Interview with Shanks about the OSV Innovation Challenge and fostering Catholic creativity
Aug 01, 2020
InnovationOSV ChallengeInterview
Talk OSV Talks
The Inefficient Innovator — OSV Innovation Talk
Jason Shanks' featured talk on unscaled innovation in ministry — emphasizing relational approaches over processes and programs.
Jun 08, 2020
InnovationOSV TalksMinistry
Podcast The Petrus Development Show
Jason Shanks: Innovation Challenge — Petrus Development Show Ep. 29
Jason Shanks discusses his personal background, OSV innovation efforts, fundraising growth, and the OSV Challenge with host Andrew Robison.
Jan 08, 2020
OSV ChallengeInnovationFundraising
Talk OSV Talks
The Inefficient Innovator — OSV Talks
TED-style talk on the urgent need for unscaled innovation in ministry and evangelization
Jan 01, 2020
InnovationOSV TalksEvangelization
Video FORMED
The Inefficient Innovator — FORMED
OSV Innovation Talk Series: Shanks challenges listeners to think beyond efficient processes and embrace an infinite mindset
Jan 01, 2020
InnovationFORMEDOSV Talks
Writing Our Sunday Visitor
Jason Shanks, Author at Our Sunday Visitor
Author archive of articles written by Jason Shanks for Our Sunday Visitor
Jan 01, 2020
AuthorOSVArticles
Writing Legatus Magazine
Entrepreneurism in the Church — A New Springtime
Guest Voice article in Legatus Magazine (Jan 2020, pp. 30-31). Jason Shanks argues that professional expertise from business leaders can help parishes innovate outreach for the new evangelization.
Jan 01, 2020
LegatusEntrepreneurismInnovation
Podcast The Kyle Heimann Show
OSV Innovation Challenge — $100,000 — Kyle Heimann Show
Discussion on the OSV Innovation Challenge giving away three $100K awards for Catholic innovators
Oct 15, 2019
InnovationOSV Challenge
Talk ICSC Conference
ICSC Conference 2019 — Speaker Session
Speaker at the 57th Annual International Catholic Stewardship Council Conference in Chicago
Oct 07, 2019
ConferenceStewardshipICSC
Interview Our Sunday Visitor
OSV Innovation Talks Aim to Spark Creativity in Ministry and Evangelization
Coverage of the launch of OSV Innovation Talks, Catholic TED-style talks created by Shanks
Oct 01, 2019
InnovationOSV Talks
Podcast Petrus Development
Petrus Development Show — Innovation Challenge Interview
Episode 29: Discussing the OSV Innovation Challenge and Catholic innovation ecosystem
Oct 01, 2019
InnovationOSV ChallengeFundraising
Podcast Catholic Creatives
The Church Needs Innovators — Catholic Creatives Podcast
Episode 101: Discussing innovation in Catholic ministry, the state of the Church, and OSV Institute grants
Jul 05, 2019
InnovationCatholic Creatives
Writing Catholic-Link
Jason Shanks, Author at Catholic-Link
Author page with articles written by Jason Shanks for Catholic-Link
Jan 01, 2019
AuthorArticles
Writing Catholic Answers Magazine
God Is too Hot to Handle
Jason Shanks defends the sacrament of Confession against five common Protestant objections, drawing on Scripture, Old Testament parallels, and his own conversion experience as a former Methodist.
Nov 01, 2014
ConfessionSacramentsCatholic Answers
Recognition Crain's Detroit Business
Crain's Detroit Business 40 Under 40 — Jason Shanks
Jason Shanks named to Crain's Detroit Business 40 Under 40 class of 2014 for his work as founding CEO of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
Oct 06, 2014
AwardDetroitCCSEM
Book Amazon
The Foundations and Pillars of Evangelization
A foundational work defining evangelization in its essence through the documents of Vatican II and Pope Paul VI's Evangelii Nuntiandi
Jan 01, 2007
EvangelizationVatican IITheology
Video EWTN / Coming Home Network
Jason Shanks: Former Methodist — The Journey Home (EWTN)
Conversion story on EWTN's The Journey Home with Marcus Grodi
Jan 01, 2005
ConversionJourney HomeEWTN
Writing Coming Home Network
From Evangelical to Evangelical Catholic — Conversion Story
Written conversion story: from Methodist roots through Campus Crusade to discovering the Eucharist
Jan 01, 2005
ConversionComing Home Network
Video EWTN
Jason Shanks: A Methodist Who Became a Catholic — The Journey Home
Jason shares his conversion story from Methodist upbringing through evangelical Christianity to the Catholic faith on EWTN's Journey Home with Marcus Grodi
Nov 22, 2004
ConversionEWTNJourney Home

Press (31)

News coverage, announcements, and press mentions

OSV NewsRegistration Opens for 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Public EventsMar 18, 2026 Catholic ReviewNational Eucharistic Pilgrimage Seeks to Be a Sacred Journey for US at 250 YearsFeb 01, 2026 The Dialog'One Nation Under God': Eucharistic Pilgrimage Marks America's 250th AnniversaryFeb 01, 2026 Catholic News AgencyU.S. Bishops Say Multimillion-Dollar Eucharistic Revival Bore Spiritual FruitJan 17, 2026 Catholic News Agency2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Theme and Route AnnouncedJan 09, 2026 OSV NewsThe National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Is Back in 2026 — With a Patriotic TwistJan 09, 2026 OSV NewsNational Eucharistic Pilgrimage Seeks to Be a Sacred Journey for US at 250 YearsJan 09, 2026 Catholic ReviewRegional Events Will Help Set the Stage for 2029 National Eucharistic CongressDec 08, 2025 Catholic News AgencyEucharistic Pilgrimage Calls for 'Silent Witness' as Anti-Catholic Protests IntensifySep 01, 2025 Catholic Times ColumbusGreater Columbus Right to Life Celebrates 50 Years, Looks to FutureJun 25, 2025 Catholic ReviewNational Pilgrimage Leaders Urge Large Procession Turnouts to Counter Anti-Catholic ProtestersJun 03, 2025 OSV NewsRegional Events Will Help Set the Stage for 2029 National Eucharistic CongressFeb 11, 2025 Diocese of ScrantonNEC Launches Society of the Eucharistic Heart of JesusJan 01, 2025 OSV NewsNext National Eucharistic Congress to Be Held in 2029, Will 'Build on Grace' of IndianapolisDec 01, 2024 OSV NewsBishops Approve New National Eucharistic Congress for Summer 2029Nov 13, 2024 Our Sunday VisitorLet's Make History, Says CEO of the Eucharistic CongressSep 24, 2024 Our Sunday VisitorNew Eucharistic Society Aims at Supporting Eucharistic RevivalSep 03, 2024 CatholicVoteNational Eucharistic Congress Appoints New CEO to Lead Future RevivalJun 06, 2024 Archdiocese of New YorkWith Missionary Vision — OSV's Jason Shanks Named New CEO (Archdiocese of New York)Jun 06, 2024 Detroit CatholicWith Missionary Vision — Detroit Catholic CoverageJun 06, 2024 Today's CatholicAround the Diocese: September 17, 2023Sep 12, 2023 Our Sunday VisitorHeading Into Its Third Year, OSV Challenge Is Ready to Fund Ideas That Will Change the ChurchMar 01, 2022 The Chesterton ReviewThe Great Love Affair with GodJan 01, 2022 OSV NewsOSV Challenge Gives Catholic Innovators the Chance to Build Something SpecialSep 21, 2021 Our Sunday VisitorThree Catholic Innovators Take Home $100,000 in 2021 OSV ChallengeSep 18, 2021 Our Sunday VisitorLike a Good Neighbor, the OSV Challenge Is Here to HelpMar 01, 2021 Catholic World Report2021 OSV Challenge Will Help Build Up Catholic Innovators and Non-ProfitsMar 01, 2021 National Catholic RegisterCatholic Creativity Pays Off — National Catholic RegisterSep 01, 2020 Our Sunday VisitorThree Catholic Apostolates Claim $100,000 Prize in First OSV Innovation ChallengeAug 31, 2020 Huntington County TabShanks to Become President at OSV SoonJul 01, 2017 Catholic Charities of SE MichiganCatholic Charities CEO Transitioning to New Position with Our Sunday VisitorJun 01, 2017