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Why Malcolm Gladwell wants to think like a Jesuit. Ep. 110

Jesuitical

America Media

News, News Commentary, Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 6 September 2019

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

This summer, the hosts of this podcast learned they have something in common with Malcolm Gladwell: We all think being called “jesuitical” should be considered a compliment. Malcolm, a staff writer at the New Yorker and the author of several best-selling books, recently became obsessed with “thinking like a Jesuit” as a way to tackle new and complicated problems. In a three-part series on his podcast, “Revisionist History,” he takes a deep dive into St. Ignatius’ philosophical tradition and the unexpected ways it can be applied today. We ask him how he first encountered the Jesuits, if there are any dangers to this way of thinking and why he calls himself a “wannabe Catholic.” In Signs of the Times, Pope Francis creates news cardinals (no Americans, but three Jesuits!) and calls for swift action on climate change. Nuns in New Orleans donate land to help protect the city from flooding and a Catholic school in Tennessee donates all their Harry Potter books to the garbage bin. Finally, we discuss two tough stories: a sex abuse settlement that raises questions about the role of race and poverty in the church’s treatment of survivors and the controversy surrounding a man who sought out a priest’s blessing before choosing to die by assisted suicide. We are so happy to be back in your podcast feeds after our summer break. You can tell us what you think about the new episode on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and help other listeners find Jesuitical by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts. And last but not least, some exciting news for our Patreon supporters: We are starting a new newsletter exclusively for patrons! Please consider becoming a member to learn important things like: What book is Zac reading these days? What music can Olga not stop listening to? What animal video is Ashley watching on repeat? And much more. You can check out the benefits of becoming a patron here. And a big thank you to everyone who supports Jesuitical. We couldn’t do it without you! Links from the show Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October, including three Jesuits Pope Francis issues new call for world leaders to act on the climate emergency New Orleans’ women religious donate 25 acres for flood control project Priest removes Harry Potter books from Tennessee Catholic school, citing ‘actual curses and spells’ Mississippi Catholic sex abuse survivors underpaid in settlement cases Seattle bishops affirm sanctity of life in wake of assisted suicide What’s on tap? Wild Basin Boozy Sparkling Water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Made for Love. A Catholic Storytelling Podcast from the USCCB about real people living out the call to love.

0:06.4

Twice a month, host Sarah Perla cuts together episodes on topics ranging from dating as a Catholic

0:11.3

to what happens when families experience a loss due to suicide.

0:14.5

Check it out on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, or wherever you're getting this podcast.

0:20.3

Pope Francis, Peanuts, penicillin, pencils,

0:26.8

pencils, Patricia, penguins.

0:30.1

Penguins.

0:32.4

She's gonna move that.

0:34.0

Oh, Mike, so far away from you.

0:37.0

I already mentally prepared my sufferers.

0:39.0

Yeah.

0:40.0

Pope Francis picked a pack of pickle peppers.

0:43.0

Here we go.

0:45.0

I do miss this.

0:47.0

Hello and welcome to Jesuitical, a podcast by the young hip and lay editors of America media

0:55.8

That lay part means we aren't Jesuits but we work with them

0:59.0

Join us each week for a smart Catholic take on faith, culture, in the news, often over drinks.

1:05.0

I'm Ashley McKinless and I'm joined by Olga Segura.

1:07.8

Hey guys, and Zach Davis.

1:09.5

We're back!

1:11.4

I missed you guys.

1:12.1

I mean, it is so good. I was seeing you guys every day throughout the summer mostly but I miss being in this

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