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The Love Good Podcast with Jimmy Mitchell is an incredibly uplifting and inspiring podcast that I have been following for about a year now. The host, Jimmy Mitchell, has a captivating way of speaking and his passion for the mission of Love Good shines through in every episode. The best aspect of this podcast is the deep and thoughtful conversations that take place with a wide range of artists and creatives. Each guest brings a unique perspective and insight into the importance of beauty, goodness, and truth in our culture. The podcast also serves as a platform for discovering new music, movies, books, and other forms of media that align with the values of Love Good.
One aspect that could be improved upon is the organization and clarity of the episode titles. Sometimes it is difficult to discern what topics will be discussed based solely on the title. It would be helpful if each episode title provided more context or specifics about what will be covered in the conversation. This would make it easier for listeners to choose which episodes they are most interested in or find relevant to their own lives.
In conclusion, The Love Good Podcast with Jimmy Mitchell is truly life-changing. It has opened my eyes to the power of beauty and authenticity in art and media, and has inspired me to seek out those things in my own life. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who loves music, art, or simply desires to engage with content that uplifts and inspires. Jimmy Mitchell and his team are doing incredible work through Love Good, and I am excited to see how this movement continues to grow and impact our culture in profound ways.
Jimmy Mitchell reflects on his first year back in seminary and the unexpected journey that has brought him to the Diocese of Nashville and the Apostles of Divine Love. After more than a decade of ministry, music, Love Good, podcasting, and Catholic education, Jimmy shares why he has chosen to leave some things behind, preserve the best of his past, and enter more fully into a season of prayer, study, purification, and discernment. He offers a glimpse into the emerging charism of the Apostles of Divine Love, his growing sense of a call to the priesthood, and the many people whose prayers and support have carried him this far. As this podcast enters a season of quiet, Jimmy asks for prayers for perseverance—and leaves open the possibility that, one day, there might be a new chapter on the other side of ordination.
What makes a man capable of giving himself completely for the sake of another? In this King's Message from Fraternus Ranch 2026, Jimmy Mitchell explores the relationship between love, vocation, brotherhood, and the willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice. Drawing on the Passion of Christ, the story of a dramatic military rescue, and Jimmy's own discernment of the priesthood, he challenges men to receive the love of God so deeply that they become capable of giving themselves away without counting the cost. Ultimately, the Christian life is a call to imitate Christ's self-emptying love—in our vocations, our friendships, and the ordinary sacrifices of everyday life.
In this 2026 keynote from Steubenville Joliet, Jimmy Mitchell speaks to young men about the importance of friendship and brotherhood in becoming the men God has created them to be. Drawing on his own experiences of destructive and life-giving friendships, his journey back to seminary, and the witness of saints and faithful friends, he explores the different forms of love and why no man can become fully himself or become a saint in isolation. Through the examples of Jonathan and David, Peter, James and John, and his own friendships, Jimmy shows how brothers can challenge, encourage, and carry one another toward holiness. Ultimately, the talk is a call to reject isolation, find faithful friends, and build a brotherhood centered on Christ.
Jimmy Mitchell shares the full story of his return to the seminary and his discernment of the priesthood, beginning with a pilgrimage to Rome and a series of unexpected moments of clarity at the tombs of St. Peter and St. Ignatius and before a relic of the True Cross. He reflects honestly on the tension between a life he genuinely loved in Tampa and the growing conviction that God was calling him to something more radical: celibate priestly service and complete availability for the salvation of souls. Ultimately, this is a story about vocation, providence, surrender, and learning to say “yes” when God makes the next step clear.
Where can we find true rest when we are carrying the burdens, wounds, and anxieties of life? In this 2023 Steubenville Main Campus talk, Jimmy Mitchell turns to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the ultimate refuge—a love that satisfies, a hope that never disappoints, and a peace that the world cannot give. Through stories of suffering, vulnerability, and the unexpected messiness of life, he explores how God can meet us precisely where we feel most exposed and helpless. Ultimately, Jimmy invites us to stop hiding from our brokenness, surrender to Christ's mercy, and discover the freedom of being loved as beloved sons and daughters.
Who am I—and where can I find an identity that cannot be taken away? In this 2023 Steubenville Mid-America men's session, Jimmy Mitchell explores the search for identity through the lens of fatherhood, drawing especially on Pope Benedict XVI's reflection on the crisis of fatherhood and the need for fathers to bestow identity. Through stories from his own childhood, family, sports, college years, and friendship with Pope Benedict's writings, Jimmy examines the ways men can seek their identity in success, performance, achievement, and the approval of others. Ultimately, the talk points back to the Father revealed by Jesus Christ: the One who calls us beloved sons and gives us an identity strong enough to withstand everything else.
Where do we go when life becomes chaotic, painful, or overwhelming? In this 2023 Steubenville Mid-America talk, Jimmy Mitchell invites us to discover Jesus Christ as our “hidden refuge”—the place where we can find the peace, hope, and love that our hearts ultimately seek. Through stories of suffering, embarrassment, sin, and vulnerability, Jimmy reflects on the freedom that comes from allowing ourselves to be seen and loved in the midst of our mess rather than hiding from God. Ultimately, the talk is a powerful invitation to surrender our burdens and enter into the refuge of the Sacred Heart, where Christ meets us with unconditional love.
What exactly is culture—and how can Christians help rebuild it? In the final chapter of Let Beauty Speak, Jimmy Mitchell explores culture as more than art, politics, language, or cuisine: it is the shared way of life that bonds people together and shapes what they believe is possible. Drawing on his experience in Paris and at Notre Dame, along with Pope Benedict XVI and stories of Catholic culture transforming young people, he considers how Christ serves as the integrating principle of authentic human culture. Ultimately, the session calls Christians to reclaim a vibrant culture of conversion by making holiness ordinary, living the Gospel visibly, and allowing beauty to reveal once again what it means to be human.
What does it mean to live with a profound sense of mission? In this session, Jimmy Mitchell explores the universal Christian call to holiness and the unique, unrepeatable mission God entrusts to every person, while reflecting on the ways vocation and mission unfold gradually throughout our lives. Through the story of his brother Bobby's death and the unexpected healing that followed, Jimmy describes how suffering became connected to a lifelong mission of accompanying and evangelizing young people. Drawing on Lumen Gentium, St. John Paul II, and his own journey of discernment, he ultimately challenges us to recognize that mission belongs not only to priests, religious, or professional missionaries, but to every Christian.
What does God have uniquely for you to do with your life? In this session, Jimmy Mitchell explores the dignity and purpose of work through the words of St. John Henry Newman, Pope Benedict XVI, the Second Vatican Council, and St. John Paul II. He reflects on work not simply as a means of earning money or achieving success, but as a participation in God's creative and redemptive work—and as a means of growing in holiness. Ultimately, the session invites us to discover our “definite service,” bring Christ into the ordinary tasks of every day, and allow even our smallest duties to become opportunities for sanctification and the glory of God.
What if leisure isn't an escape from reality, but a deeper entrance into it? In this session, Jimmy Mitchell explores leisure as an antidote to busyness, workaholism, entertainment, and the noise that keeps us from receiving the world as it really is. Drawing on his experiences as a missionary in Honduras, the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins, and the philosophy of Joseph Pieper, he explores aesthetic, philosophical, social, and religious forms of leisure and their power to restore wonder and contemplation. Ultimately, leisure teaches us to remember that we are human beings before we are human doings—and that our work itself should ultimately lead us toward prayer, rest, and God.
What happens when a culture becomes isolated, relativistic, and overwhelmed by noise? In this introduction to his new book Let Beauty Speak, Jimmy Mitchell examines the cultural landscape of a post-Christian world and argues that authentic renewal must begin with personal renewal. Drawing on C.S. Lewis, Pope Benedict XVI, St. Thomas Aquinas, and others, he explores beauty as an objective reality that elevates the soul, awakens desire, integrates the head and heart, and ultimately leads us toward an encounter with Christ. The session sets the stage for the ten principles of Let Beauty Speak and the conviction that beauty can help Christians reclaim what it means to be fully human and evangelize the culture from the inside out.
What does it look like for Catholic men to live without fear in a world increasingly confused about manhood and holiness? In this 2022 Steubenville Lonestar men's session, Jimmy Mitchell explores the role of brotherhood in helping men endure suffering, overcome self-reliance, and live courageously as beloved sons of God. Drawing on his own experiences of family loss, friendship, missionary work, and Catholic education, he challenges men to reject the false idea that they must save themselves and instead become partners with Christ in His work of redemption. Ultimately, the talk calls men to recover their identity, embrace authentic brotherhood, and live for something greater than worldly success: conversion, holiness, and the salvation of souls.
What does it actually mean to live fearlessly? In this 2022 Steubenville Lone Star talk, Jimmy Mitchell distinguishes true courage from recklessness and explores the Christian call to live with holy boldness in the midst of fear, suffering, and uncertainty. Drawing on the witness of St. José Sánchez del Río, the conversion of young people he encountered in Catholic education, and the extraordinary faith of his friend Rosie, Jimmy reflects on the Holy Spirit's power to transform ordinary people into courageous witnesses. Ultimately, fearlessness means entrusting ourselves to God's providence, getting out of our own way, and becoming willing instruments in His work of bringing souls home.
As a society, we often reduce our idea of culture to cuisine, language, entertainment, or politics. Or we associate it solely with high culture, like art and literature. But in its most fundamental expression, culture is how we share life together. When Christians do this well, Christ becomes the integrating principle of not only our lives but also of our culture at large. In this FINAL EPISODE of the Love Good Podcast, Jimmy breaks down our tenth principle of CULTURE and gives us a sneak peak of everything in the pipeline for Love Good patrons in the months ahead. If you're not yet a patron (or want your hands on Jimmy Mitchell's brand new book "Let Beauty Speak"), subscribe today: http://lovegoodacademy.com
This week, Jimmy unpacks our ninth principle in the art of being human: MISSION. Each of us has a unique and unrepeatable calling in this life to spread the love of God to the ends of the earth (even if that simply means climbing down our own chimney and loving the people right in front of us). In fact, this call to mission is as universal as the call to holiness. How do you go about discerning your part to play in Christ's great mission of redemption? Why is every vocation a calling from God to help Him save souls? All this and more on this week's episode of the Love Good podcast! If you're not yet a patron (or want your hands on Jimmy Mitchell's brand new book "Let Beauty Speak"), subscribe today: http://lovegoodacademy.com
This week, Jimmy dives into our eighth principle in the art of being human: SUFFERING. Suffering is never beautiful by itself, but when embraced with faith it becomes something powerful and redemptive. This principle is all about uniting our suffering with the Cross and standing in solidarity with those who are suffering around us. If you're not yet a patron (and want your hands on Jimmy Mitchell's brand new book "Let Beauty Speak"), subscribe today: http://lovegoodacademy.com
This week, Jimmy unpacks our seventh principle in the art of being human: COMMUNITY. No man is an island. We depend on our neighborhoods, workplaces, families, and churches to give us a sense of belonging and membership in life. Community builds off our previous principle of friendship and takes it to a whole new level. If you're not yet a patron (or want your hands on Jimmy Mitchell's brand new book "Let Beauty Speak"), subscribe today: http://lovegoodacademy.com
On today's episode, Jimmy explains our sixth principle in the art of being human: WORK. To paraphrase St. John Henry Newman, God has committed some work to you which He has not committed to another. This principle is all about being faithful to your work so that it not only sustains you but sanctifies you. If you're not yet a patron (or want your hands on Jimmy Mitchell's brand new book "Let Beauty Speak"), subscribe today: http://lovegoodacademy.com
This week, we're taking a deep dive into LEISURE, our fifth principle in the art of being human. It's not laziness or loafing or even just how we spend our free time. It's the deep interior stillness necessary for embracing reality rather than escaping it. In the words of Michael Naughton, “Leisure is an attitude of mind and a condition of the soul that fosters a capacity to receive the reality of the world.” If you're not yet a patron (or want your hands on Jimmy Mitchell's brand new book!), subscribe today: http://lovegoodacademy.com
In the words of St. Teresa of Avila, prayer is nothing less than being on terms of friendship with God. It's a lifting of our hearts towards Him who is the fulfillment of all our desires. This week, Jimmy introduces PRAYER as the fourth principle of his new book "Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise". If you're not yet a patron (or want your hands on a copy of the book!), subscribe today: http://lovegoodacademy.com
What does true friendship look like in a world as isolated as ours? How can friendships run deeper and aim higher, bringing out the best in us and empowering us to be great saints together? This week, Jimmy unpacks our third principle in the art of being human: FRIENDSHIP. Also, our new website has officially launched! If you're not yet a patron (and want your hands on a copy of Jimmy's new book!), subscribe today: http://lovegoodacademy.com
How do you live with interior freedom in a world caught up in the slavery of sin? What role does virtue play in making you more human? This week, Jimmy unpacks our second principle in the art of being human: FREEDOM. We're also days away from releasing his new book to all our patrons, so follow him on Instagram to learn how to subscribe before it's too late: https://www.instagram.com/jimmypmitchell/
How do you reclaim your childlike imagination in a culture of noise? How do you cultivate the kind of humility that allows you stand in awe before the mysteries of life? This week, Jimmy unpacks the great gift of WONDER as the first principle in what we call the “art of being human.” He also makes announcements about the launch of our new website and Love Good Academy to all of our patrons!
This week on the podcast, Jimmy sets the stage for Love Good Academy and lays the foundation for his brand new book "Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise". If you're wondering how to build a culture of conversion within your own family, parish, school, or organization, look no further. Love Good will inspire you to bring beauty to the forefront of your life and empower you to be an apostle of our post-Christian culture.
Marisol joins Jimmy for our Season 6 FINALE and makes a big announcement about the future of Love Good. Get ready to hear all about our ongoing formation platform launching the week of Thanksgiving and what our patrons can expect in our seasonal packages moving forward. And... be sure to come back on Nov. 23 for the launch of Season 7!
Fr. Ryan and Jimmy answer some more questions from listeners. They talk about what it means to be a co-creator with God and then really dive into their own encounters with beauty and how beauty has changed them.
Dr. Ryan Hanning and Jimmy discuss education, the importance of it, and how it is necessary for societal human flourishing!
In this episode Jimmy and Fr. Ryan answer some listener questions about ecumenism and American politics. They discuss what it means to be a Christian in today's world, to strive for unity in the Church and to put our trust in the one thing that stands forever, Christ and his church.
Dr. Ryan Hanning and Jimmy discuss the AMAZING Gospel album that Carrie Underwood released earlier this year which launches them into a great conversation about culture, music, and the Gospel!
This week, Jimmy and Marisol talk about friendship and the joys, sorrow, nostalgia, and hard work that flows from it. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
Fr. Ryan Adorjan and Jimmy answer some questions asked by our listeners. These amazing questions cover all kinds of topics including original sin and original goodness, invasive specicies, and what kind of qualities to look for in a future spouse. A big thank you to everyone who submitted questions!
Dr. Hanning and Jimmy sit down for a conversation about what the past two years have brought to the world and to their personal lives. They talk about the essentials vs. the secondaries and how this time has been a reset of discovering what is essential.
Marisol chats with Dave Radford of The Gray Havens about their upcoming album “Blue Flower” which is an album about C.S. Lewis' autobiography Surprised by Joy. They absolutely geek out about every song on the album, and Dave shares about what it means to long for heaven and experience this desire for more! Today is the day to become a Love Good patron because the album “Blue Flower” alongside a classic book by C.S. Lewis will be in the September package: http://joinlovegood.com
Our culture has lied to us about dating. That's no secret. During today's episode, Marisol and Jimmy seek to reverse the lies we are told about love and focus on the important questions when discerning marriage.
Fr. Ryan and Jimmy start by reading some hot takes from the saints about beards. They then launch into a beautiful and rich conversation about stability and the importance of it in all of our lives.
Join Jimmy and Dr. Hanning for this conversion about the power of music! Dr. Hanning gives his top music recommendations for the year and they share about the role music plays in both reflecting and transcending reality. Once you're done being inspired, go buy a new vinyl (or a CD bundle) in our online store: https://lovegoodculture.com/store/
Marisol and Jimmy have a very fun discussion about the big changes going on in their lives including a Love Good studio moving to Tampa... and Marisol's upcoming marriage! This launches them into a great conversation about the joys of vocation, community, and intentionality. Also, be sure to check out the latest deals in our online store: https://lovegoodculture.com/store/
Fr. Ryan is back! He and Jimmy start off this episode reminiscing about the biggest influences in their lives. This conversation moves into a beautiful discussion into what it means to let God be the artist and turn us into whatever He wills. In case you missed it, this is the last week of our EVERYTHING-MUST-GO sale. Head over to https://lovegoodculture.com/store now!
Have you ever thought about why you are born in the time and place that you are? Dr. Ryan Hanning joins Jimmy for the first episode of this season to talk about the significance of time and place and the freedom that comes when you discern your vocation well. By the way, don't forget to head over to our store for our EVERYTHING-MUST-GO sale: https://lovegoodculture.com/store
What is prayer really supposed to be—and why does it matter? In this 2021 Steubenville Florida talk, Jimmy Mitchell explores prayer as a personal relationship and friendship with God, drawing on Pope Benedict XVI, St. Teresa of Avila, the mystery of divine sonship, and his own experience of encountering Christ in the Eucharist. He challenges the idea that deep prayer is reserved for priests, religious, or exceptionally holy people, emphasizing instead that every Christian is invited into intimate union with God. Ultimately, Jimmy presents prayer as a “prelude to eternal life”—a daily encounter in which we learn to recognize God's voice, receive His love, and discover the joy of living as His beloved sons and daughters.
In the final conversation of this bonus series on "The Great Divorce", Jimmy and Fr. Ryan get into some heavy existential questions about life after death. They discuss the reality of heaven and hell and the goodness and mercy of God. We're so thankful for the opportunity to have this bonus series devoted to the great CS Lewis and his incredible works. Catch us next week for the first episode of Season 6 of the Love Good podcast!
Jimmy and Fr. Ryan start this conversation talking about true leisure and what C.S. Lewis teaches us about living integrated lives. Then, they dive into one of his most famous books "Mere Christianity" released during the Second World War and explain why it's not unreasonable to believe in Christianity. By the way, our EVERYTHING-MUST-GO sale is still underway, so head over to http://lovegoodculture.com/store for the latest deals!
In this conversation Fr. Ryan Adorjan and Jimmy discuss their favorite in his Narnia series "The Horse and is Boy" which they agree is on the top of the list of Lewis' fiction books. They discuss this incredible story and how it is a helpful reminder that God is always with us and there in all of our trials. As always, don't forget to head to our store for our big everything must go sale. This week, we have buy 3 get 3 FREE mason jars. Head to https://lovegoodculture.com/store
Jimmy and Fr. Ryan kick off this summer's bonus series about their favorite works of C.S. Lewis. In this episode, they discuss his essay “The Weight of Glory” and explore what it means to accept infinite glory from God rather than all the finite and empty promises of the world. And in case you haven't heard, we're in the middle of the biggest sale in Love Good history. Don't miss our steep summer discounts at http://lovegoodculture.com/store
Jimmy and Marisol sit down for the last time this season for a conversation about one of their favorite topics ever: evangelization. They share personal stories of spreading the Gospel and the importance of testimony whenever leading people to faith. Also, look out this week for a brand new live music video “Broken In” from Ben Wagner! Our patrons have had exclusive access to it until now, but now is your chance to check it out: http://youtube.com/lovegoodculture
What does it mean to recover authentic masculinity in a culture that is increasingly confused about what it means to be a man? In this 2021 Steubenville Atlanta men's session, Jimmy Mitchell looks to Jesus Christ as the definitive revelation of authentic manhood and explores the goodness of masculinity as a gift from God. Drawing on his own experiences with sports, work, family, suffering, and faith, Jimmy examines the ways men can lose their identity by seeking validation through success, power, sexuality, or self-reliance. Ultimately, the talk is an invitation to receive our identity as beloved sons of the Father and allow Christ to restore us to the men we were created to be.
In his last appearance this season, Ryan shares about his upbringing and how his grandparents taught him the importance of suffering, love and embracing beliefs that make demands. If you haven't already signed up for Thursday's livestream concert with Dawson Hollow, this is your big chance: https://lovegoodlive.com
Marisol sits down with singer/songwriter Taylor Leonhardt for a beautiful conversation about true artistry and what it means for all of us to be patient and present. Taylor loves house concerts as much as we do and also speaks to the great gift of sharing original music with others. Speaking of house concerts, now is the time to sign up for next week's livestream concert with Dawson Hollow! Spread the word: https://lovegoodlive.com
This podcast is one of our best with special guests Dawson Hollow! Marisol seriously enjoyed this conversation with the family band whose music will totally blow you away. They chat about their music, their story, and their passion for culture. You all are the first to know that Dawson Hollow's BRAND NEW album "Even When It Doesn't Rhyme" will be in the June package being shipped out to patrons around the world next week! Subscribe as a patron today to be one of the first in the world to receive this epic new piece of music (autographed too)! Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more package reveals to come!
Savanna Locke comes on the Love Good Podcast to share with us about The Faithful Project, the amazing collaboration of female artists and authors who came together last year to write a book and album highlighting the stories of the women in the Bible. Savanna talks about her experience participating in this incredible partnership and gives us some insight on Mary Magdalene and what it means to hold on to our faith and perception of God. Check out The Faithful Project at https://www.faithfulproject.com/ and then follow Love Good on Instagram for our big package reveal next week!
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