I might be done (seminary time?)

Overview

The creator of the YouTube channel “Jesus and whatnot” announces that the channel may soon slow down or even stop. He attributes this possibility to his discernment of a stronger calling to the Catholic priesthood. While he stresses the decision is not final, the timeline suggests that changes are likely.

Main Points and Reasoning

Gratitude and purpose from supporters

• He thanks viewers and financial supporters (e.g., superchats/gifts).
• He says their help has funded his education and the books he uses for study.
• He credits this support with helping give his life meaning and purpose alongside his faith.

Priesthood discernment is intensifying

• After converting to Catholicism about two years ago, he reports that his desire for priesthood grew.
• He describes specific motivations, including:
  • wanting to hear confessions
  • wanting to consecrate the Eucharist
  • wanting to minister to the sick
  • living a more detached, holy life

Vocation direction from his diocese

• He previously asked his diocesan vocations director whether he should become a priest.
• The director initially said “not yet,” but suggested that after about two years, an application could be considered.
• This implies that the seminary application process may begin this spring.

Potential incompatibility with the channel’s content

• He believes seminary formation would likely require him to reduce worldly distractions.
• He suggests this could affect his ability to:
  • use or maintain his equipment
  • continue making videos as regularly
• He implies he may need to step down in advance to show willingness to sacrifice.

Uncertainty, but requests for patience

• He clarifies this is not a guarantee that the channel will be deleted or that he will definitely enter seminary.
• However, he warns that posting may decrease, depending on how his schedule and discernment develop.

Prayer requests

He asks viewers to pray for:

• his wisdom, patience, and proper discernment
• his mental health and recent personal difficulties (he emphasizes he is not suicidal, but that emotions and personal strain have been challenging)
• priests currently serving and seminarians discerning their calls
• his loved ones and “each other,” framing the channel as a community rather than isolated Q&A

Future content plans continue (for now)

Despite potential changes, he says scheduled debates will likely still occur:

• a debate with Dr. Blitz on the existence of God
• a debate with Dean Withers on abortion

Encouragement to viewers

• He urges viewers not to despair if he stops posting.
• He points to other Catholic creators as reliable alternatives, including:
  • Majesty of Reason
  • Trent Horn
  • Christian Wagner

Overall Takeaway

The video is essentially a personal update: the creator may be preparing for seminary, which could reduce or pause his channel. He asks for prayer and understanding while reaffirming that the decision is still under discernment.

Presenters / Contributors

• Channel creator (speaker): the host of “Jesus and whatnot” (name not provided in the subtitles)
• Dr. Blitz (scheduled debate)
• Dean Withers (scheduled debate)
• Majesty of Reason (mentioned as another Catholic creator)
• Trent Horn (mentioned as another Catholic creator)
• Christian Wagner (mentioned as another Catholic creator)
• Catholic Sam (mentioned as a past example of stepping away from social media)