Podcasting religious sisters received ample attention this year — yet another example of Catholicism making its way into pop culture and contemporary intrigue. I had fun doing an interview with NPR’s KQED Show “Close All Tabs,” unpacking what the Dominican Sisters’ Open Mic podcast’s message and popularity represent and mean, sociologically — both for the Catholic Church and for this moment in American society. A snippet:

Much more can be said, of course…it’s a story about religious sisters and women in the Church, about the message and changing messenger in Catholicism, and about what the broader religious landscape looks like in the United States, particularly among younger generations.

I’m grateful for all those who pay attention and ask good questions. Thanks for inviting me into this conversation.

Listen to the full podcast here.