More Than Language

In this episode, Oscar sits down with Deacon Charlie Echeverry to explore the intersection of Latino culture and Catholic faith in a rapidly changing America. Drawing from his book Blind Spot, Deacon Charlie explains why language is only a tool—while culture is the true gateway to evangelization. From Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime moment to the real risks of syncretism and cultural Catholicism, this conversation challenges the Church to move beyond simple translation strategies and toward authentic cultural integration rooted firmly in truth.

Deacon Charlie Echeverry is a nationally known preacher, speaker, author, and producer of Catholic film and television. He is the host of Living the Call, a podcast about faith and popular culture, and author of Blind Spot.

Echeverry is CEO of Black//Brown, a consulting studio that helps major companies drive growth through culture-forward business strategies. Prior to this, he held senior executive leadership roles at global media companies like Walt Disney, Univision, and AOL.

He sits on the boards of John Paul the Great Catholic University, Vagabond Missions, the Catholic Association for Latino Leadership, Guadalupe Radio, Sent Ventures, and SOFESA, a nonprofit that serves homeless and low-income families in Southern California.

Echeverry’s work has been featured on EWTN, The Lila Rose Show, America magazine, Our Sunday Visitor, Relevant Radio, Guadalupe Radio, and Catholic Answers, among others.

He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and children.