The Foundations and Pillars of Evangelization
By Jason Shanks — A foundational work defining evangelization through the documents of Vatican II
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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.
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.
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
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
Video
YouTube
Jason Shanks – 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Interview
Interview on the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage themed 'One Nation Under God'
Podcast
Apple Podcasts
Letting Jesus Lead the National Eucharistic Revival
Podcast interview on leading the National Eucharistic Revival movement
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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
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
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
Video
YouTube
Jason Shanks – 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Interview
Interview on the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage themed 'One Nation Under God'
Podcast
Apple Podcasts
Letting Jesus Lead the National Eucharistic Revival
Podcast interview on leading the National Eucharistic Revival movement
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.'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Video
EWTN
EWTN Live – Jason Shanks
Live interview on EWTN discussing the Eucharistic Revival and Congress
Video
YouTube
Why the Church Needs Eucharistic Revival
Panel discussion on the need for Eucharistic Revival in the Church
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Radio
Relevant Radio
Relevant Radio Interview — National Eucharistic Congress Success
Interview discussing the success of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
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.
Talk
Heroic Men
Experiencing Divine Intimacy — Heroic Men Keynote
Keynote at Heroic Leadership Summit exploring divine intimacy, vulnerability, and fighting for spiritual life
Talk
Good News Cruise
Good News Cruise Presenter — Melissa & Jason Shanks
Presenter profile for Good News Cruise Catholic couples' getaway featuring Jason and Melissa
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
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.
Interview
Principium Institute
Jason Shanks Speaker Profile
Speaker profile featuring Shanks' biography, speaking topics, and ministry work
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Podcast
Awaken Catholic
Transformation of Heart Through Illness — Awaken Podcast
Episode 117: The relationship between illness and holiness through Shanks' near-death COVID experience
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
Interview
Catholic Exchange
Rethinking How We Approach the New Evangelization
Discussion featuring Jason Shanks on innovative approaches to Catholic evangelization at Our Sunday Visitor.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Interview
CatholicMom
OSV Innovation Challenge — A Conversation with Jason Shanks (CatholicMom)
Interview with Shanks about the OSV Innovation Challenge and fostering Catholic creativity
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.
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.
Talk
OSV Talks
The Inefficient Innovator — OSV Talks
TED-style talk on the urgent need for unscaled innovation in ministry and evangelization
Video
FORMED
The Inefficient Innovator — FORMED
OSV Innovation Talk Series: Shanks challenges listeners to think beyond efficient processes and embrace an infinite mindset
Writing
Our Sunday Visitor
Jason Shanks, Author at Our Sunday Visitor
Author archive of articles written by Jason Shanks for Our Sunday Visitor
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.
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
Talk
ICSC Conference
ICSC Conference 2019 — Speaker Session
Speaker at the 57th Annual International Catholic Stewardship Council Conference in Chicago
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
Podcast
Petrus Development
Petrus Development Show — Innovation Challenge Interview
Episode 29: Discussing the OSV Innovation Challenge and Catholic innovation ecosystem
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
Writing
Catholic-Link
Jason Shanks, Author at Catholic-Link
Author page with articles written by Jason Shanks for Catholic-Link
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.
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
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
Video
EWTN / Coming Home Network
Jason Shanks: Former Methodist — The Journey Home (EWTN)
Conversion story on EWTN's The Journey Home with Marcus Grodi
Writing
Coming Home Network
From Evangelical to Evangelical Catholic — Conversion Story
Written conversion story: from Methodist roots through Campus Crusade to discovering the Eucharist
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
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