It doesn’t take long for any conversation with social media influencer Sachin Jose to turn his favorite topic — evangelism.
“Nothing in this world can satisfy us like Jesus can,” said Jose, of Kerala, India, who moved to Front Royal in January to pursue a master’s degree in theology at Christendom College while keeping up with his 217,000 followers on X. “When I reflect on the end of my life, I want to know that I spent it doing something meaningful for Christ. That desire is what drives me to keep sharing the Gospel through every means possible.”
In addition to X, Jose (rhymes with dose) has 150,000 followers on Instagram where he focuses on posting videos and articles that shine a light on anything and everything positive that’s happening in the Catholic world.
“It’s an incredible time to be Catholic,” said Jose. “All around the world, we’re witnessing a resurgence in faith. In France, over 10,000 adults joined the church at this year’s Easter Vigil. In the U.S., dioceses have reported record numbers of conversions. Even in the U.K., Catholicism is becoming the most-practiced form of Christianity. We are living in a time of renewal, and it’s a blessing to be part of what God is doing in the church today.”
Jose, 30, is aware of the naysayers who warn against the dangers of too much social media for any person trying to live the faith, but he points to the success of Father Mike T. Schmitz and Bishop Robert E. Barron whose impressive evangelization is tied to their digital ministries.
“As Christians, we’re called to use every resource available to share the Gospel — and that includes digital platforms,” he said, giving the example of the late EWTN founder Mother Mary Angelica. “Think of how Mother Angelica saw the potential of television at a time when it was dominated by secular voices. She didn’t retreat. She built a Catholic network that reached millions and changed countless lives. Today, that same mission continues through social media, podcasts and apps. Evangelizing through the media isn’t just possible, it’s essential. In a world scrolling endlessly for meaning, we have a responsibility to make sure they can encounter Christ in their feed.”
Sharing what’s good, true and beautiful with a hurting world appears to be working. “Every day, I receive messages from people who say my posts have encouraged or inspired them,” said Jose. “A particularly moving story came a few months ago when a former Protestant pastor from Florida reached out. He told me that my Instagram content played a significant role in his journey toward the Catholic Church. Now, he’s fully converted and actively evangelizing on Instagram, reaching thousands with his own Catholic message.”
Jose started his X account in 2019 and noticed it taking off after Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea shared one of his posts. After the start of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, Jose realized that the pope had also shared one of his posts when he was Cardinal Robert F. Prevost.
“It brought me great joy to know that my content had reached and resonated with someone who would go on to become the Holy Father,” said Jose. He thinks that Pope Leo XIV will have a huge impact on evangelization. “Having an American pope is a historic moment that brings fresh momentum to the church, particularly in a country where Catholics play a leading role in evangelization. I believe Pope Leo’s calm demeanor and his message of compassion, rooted firmly in truth, will help rekindle faith across the nation. I’m hopeful we’ll see a surge in conversions, especially at next year’s Easter Vigil.”
Calling attention to religious persecution in countries like Nigeria, Nicaragua and Pakistan is a priority on all of Jose’s platforms. “I focus on persecution of minorities, particularly Christians, which is often overlooked by the mainstream media,” he said.
Jose isn’t sure where God will call him after he earns his master’s in December, but his cheerful personality has served him well in America, where making friends has been easy. “One thing that stood out to me, in a very positive way, is how supportive and encouraging people in the U.S. can be,” he said. “So many individuals here have uplifted me along my journey. That kind of encouragement was rare in my home country, so it’s something I really admire about American culture.”
No matter where he goes, Jose intends to respond to the calling of Christ to make disciples of all nations. “I believe every person is searching for meaning, hope, and love, especially in the midst of suffering and confusion,” he said. “And I’m convinced that only Jesus can truly satisfy those deep desires. That’s the heart of my mission: to respond to those longings by pointing people to Christ.”
