Eleven Talents | Legatus Podcast

Is There a Woman in Da Vinci's Last Supper? | Liz Lev Explains

Stephen Henley sits down with Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Lev, a Rome-based art historian, author, professor, Vatican Museums consultant, and renowned guide [https://www.lizlevtours.com/] for world leaders, actors, filmmakers, and cultural figures visiting the churches, museums, and sacred art of Rome. For more than 25 years, Liz has helped people encounter the beauty, history, and faith behind the Eternal City. Her expertise has also led her to consult with major cultural figures including Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, Kevin James, and others seeking to better understand Catholic history, the Vatican, and the stories behind some of the world’s most famous works of art. Together, Stephen and Liz explore the truth behind Da Vinci’s Last Supper, why beauty matters in an efficiency-driven culture, and what Catholic business leaders can learn from sacred art, reflection, and wonder. For CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs, this conversation is a reminder that beauty is not decoration; it's formation. It shapes how we see, how we lead, and how we build cultures worthy of the human person.

Immaculée Ilibagiza | Left to Tell: Spared for a Mission

Immaculée Ilibagiza, author of Left to Tell, joins Eleven Talents to share her extraordinary story of surviving the Rwandan genocide, discovering God in the midst of terror, and choosing forgiveness after unimaginable loss.  In this deeply moving conversation, Immaculée reflects on prayer, suffering, mercy, the Rosary, and the courage it takes to forgive. Her witness offers Catholic leaders a powerful reminder that faith is not theoretical — it is lived in the hardest moments of life, when trust, courage, and surrender matter most.

45 Days in a Coma to Leading the Eucharistic Revival | Jason Shanks

Jason Shanks wasn't supposed to survive. In late 2020, he spent 45 days intubated in a COVID-19 coma, his organs shutting down. Today, he is a walking miracle who is helping lead the National Eucharistic Congress—one of the largest Catholic gatherings in US history.  In this episode of the 11 Talents Podcast, Jason takes us through the incredible chapters of his life. We explore his intellectual and spiritual journey from a Protestant worldview to the Catholic Church, driven by a deep study of the Eucharist. We also dive into his entrepreneurial mindset as the former President of the OSV Institute, where he championed a "Catholic Shark Tank" approach to fund bold, risk-taking ministries that push the Church forward.  Now serving as the President of the National Eucharistic Congress, Jason shares the raw, emotional details of his medical crisis and the beautiful spiritual revelation he received while paralyzed in a hospital bed: the profound connection between human suffering and the presence of Christ in the Tabernacle.

Raymond Arroyo | Lessons from Mother Angelica

Raymond Arroyo joins Eleven Talents to discuss the leadership legacy of Mother Angelica and the lessons he learned working alongside one of the most influential Catholic media founders and entrepreneurs in modern history.  A conversation on faith-driven leadership, building with conviction, storytelling, risk-taking, and what it means to create something lasting through mission and purpose.  For Catholic business leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone seeking to lead with faith.

The "Whackjob for Jesus": Michael Guarino on Radical Faith and Healthcare Entrepreneurship

Healthcare entrepreneur Mike Guarino says his life changed forever after a profound moment involving his non-verbal autistic daughter’s First Holy Communion — an experience that transformed both his faith and the way he runs his businesses.  Now the founder of MetaCare USA [https://metacareusa.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] and creator of Clergy Care [https://metacareusa.com/our-services/clergy-care/?utm_source=chatgpt.com], Mike shares how he went from being a routine Sunday Catholic to what he jokingly calls a “whackjob for Jesus.”  In this episode, he reveals the behind-the-scenes story of organizing a massive Eucharistic revival that filled a Tampa Bay arena with more than 12,000 people and led to over 1,500 confessions in a single day.  We discuss:  How his daughter’s autism deepened his faith  * * The logistics and miracles behind a 12,000-person Eucharistic event   * * Why he created Clergy Care for Catholic priests   * * His disciplined routine of prayer, silence, and spiritual reading   * * A powerful story involving an atheist and an unexpected healing   * * Why spiritual direction and accountability changed his life   This conversation explores faith, leadership, sacrifice, entrepreneurship, miracles, and what it means to fully surrender your life to God.