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

Her Father Performed Abortions. She Became a Sister of Life.

“Was it alive?” That question changed everything. Mother Concepta and Sister Maris Stella of the Sisters of Life join Eleven Talents for a powerful conversation on abortion, human dignity, mercy, vocation, and the sacredness of every human life. Mother Concepta shares the remarkable story of growing up with a father who performed abortions — and how God called her to become a Sister of Life, dedicating her life to serving women, accompanying families, and witnessing to the dignity of every person. This episode is a moving reflection on healing, redemption, spiritual motherhood, and the truth that every life is a gift.

Is Your Money Working Against Your Faith? | Chris McMahon

Chris McMahon joins Eleven Talents for a powerful conversation on faith, finance, stewardship, and the responsibility that comes with success. As a Catholic wealth advisor and Legatus’ 2024 Ambassador of the Year, Chris shares how business leaders can think more deeply about what their money supports, how wealth can become a tool for mission, and why faithful leadership must extend into every part of life, including our investments.

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.