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Forte Catholic431: Catholic Speed Dating w/ Taylor O'BrienMany Catholics are struggling to find a spouse in today's modern dating culture, but Candid is a new fun way to meet people that blends the old school conversation with the new school technology available to us.
This week you get not one but TWO Taylors and we are joined by the founder of Candid, an online dating site that plays matchmaker for Catholics through their online speed dating platform. I love this idea! It gets past the simple swipe left/swipe right monotony to having real conversations with other single Catholics to see if there's a...
2025-09-2432 minForte Catholic431: Catholic Speed Dating w/ Taylor O'BrienMany Catholics are struggling to find a spouse in today's modern dating culture, but Candid is a new fun way to meet people that blends the old school conversation with the new school technology available to us.
This week you get not one but TWO Taylors and we are joined by the founder of Candid, an online dating site that plays matchmaker for Catholics through their online speed dating platform. I love this idea! It gets past the simple swipe left/swipe right monotony to having real conversations with other single Catholics to see if there's a...
2025-09-2432 min
Forte Catholic400: The Schroll ChildrenIn celebration of our 400th episode, Taylor invites his kids on to the show to share who they are, what they think their dad does, what they've learned at Church & more. We hope you enjoy this episode with the three cutest children around!
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2024-09-2542 minForte Catholic400: The Schroll ChildrenIn celebration of our 400th episode, Taylor invites his kids on to the show to share who they are, what they think their dad does, what they've learned at Church & more. We hope you enjoy this episode with the three cutest children around!
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Forte Catholic171: Taylor's crowning achievement, Jesus never apologized & wild reviews w/Fr. COTaylor Schroll makes co-host Allison Sullivan squirm. He also shares his crowning achievement and the two new ways he's going to be juussst like Jesus(eyerolls ensued). They also go through some pretty wild reviews of the show.
Our guest this week is Fr. Chris Ortega. He shares his experience as a first generation latino in America. His insight is deep and helpful for anyone who has a similar story to him AND to give context to those of us who haven't experienced that life situation.
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2020-01-1657 minForte Catholic171: Taylor's crowning achievement, Jesus never apologized & wild reviews w/Fr. COTaylor Schroll makes co-host Allison Sullivan squirm. He also shares his crowning achievement and the two new ways he's going to be juussst like Jesus(eyerolls ensued). They also go through some pretty wild reviews of the show.
Our guest this week is Fr. Chris Ortega. He shares his experience as a first generation latino in America. His insight is deep and helpful for anyone who has a similar story to him AND to give context to those of us who haven't experienced that life situation.
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2020-01-1657 minForte Catholic167: Christmas Extravaganza & The Two Popes w/Matthew SewellA Christmas Extravaganza Spectacular Special Edition! Taylor shares about the 2nd biggest pop culture weekend of the year(Star Wars, The Witcher, The Two Popes) w/cohost Shaun McAfee. They somehow connect it to how rough Taylor's Advent was and the beauty of Christmas with the help of two of Jesus' healing stories. O, and Shaun almost got stabbed at Church!
Matthew Sewell, the host of the PopeCast, joined Taylor for the second segment to share their thoughts on the new Netflix film, The Two Popes. Was it good? Did it bash Catholics? Tune in to the...
2019-12-2653 minForte Catholic167: Christmas Extravaganza & The Two Popes w/Matthew SewellA Christmas Extravaganza Spectacular Special Edition! Taylor shares about the 2nd biggest pop culture weekend of the year(Star Wars, The Witcher, The Two Popes) w/cohost Shaun McAfee. They somehow connect it to how rough Taylor's Advent was and the beauty of Christmas with the help of two of Jesus' healing stories. O, and Shaun almost got stabbed at Church!
Matthew Sewell, the host of the PopeCast, joined Taylor for the second segment to share their thoughts on the new Netflix film, The Two Popes. Was it good? Did it bash Catholics? Tune in to the...
2019-12-2653 minForte Catholic165: Taylor Got Ejected & Fr. Anthony Homily Review w/Jon BlevinsWe had a blast with this one!!! đ đ đ
Taylor got ejected from a HS basketball game where he is the campus minister...whoops...lol. He shares the story, gets cohost Jon Blevins' take and the surprise reaction from the community.
We only have two segments today because the second is so special! Fr. Anthony sent Taylor his most recent homily knowing EXACTLY what he was getting himself into. So he joins us without joining us as Jon and Taylor give their commentary throughout the homily. Live with us the dream of many lay people to heckle or commen...
2019-12-1251 minForte Catholic165: Taylor Got Ejected & Fr. Anthony Homily Review w/Jon BlevinsWe had a blast with this one!!! đ đ đ
Taylor got ejected from a HS basketball game where he is the campus minister...whoops...lol. He shares the story, gets cohost Jon Blevins' take and the surprise reaction from the community.
We only have two segments today because the second is so special! Fr. Anthony sent Taylor his most recent homily knowing EXACTLY what he was getting himself into. So he joins us without joining us as Jon and Taylor give their commentary throughout the homily. Live with us the dream of many lay people to heckle or commen...
2019-12-1251 minForte Catholic161: Taylor's Homily, A New Game & A Dinosaur PriestThe first episode recorded in Taylor's home studio, the new Forte Catholic Headquarters!!!
Allison Sullivan cohosts with a skinny margarita as Taylor shares from a recent talk he gave that he's quite proud of. It involves John the Baptist, Confirmation and losing your head.
Resident Rocket Scientist and occasional guest JP Quinn returns with a new segment idea called "Forte, Mezzo or Piano" where he shares potential hot takes and the cohosts argue about them. This led to some of the most insane discussions we've had on the show to date! Have a strong take...
2019-11-1452 minForte Catholic161: Taylor's Homily, A New Game & A Dinosaur PriestThe first episode recorded in Taylor's home studio, the new Forte Catholic Headquarters!!!
Allison Sullivan cohosts with a skinny margarita as Taylor shares from a recent talk he gave that he's quite proud of. It involves John the Baptist, Confirmation and losing your head.
Resident Rocket Scientist and occasional guest JP Quinn returns with a new segment idea called "Forte, Mezzo or Piano" where he shares potential hot takes and the cohosts argue about them. This led to some of the most insane discussions we've had on the show to date! Have a strong take...
2019-11-1452 minForte Catholic156: Third Anniversary Show! Taylor's Theology Test & Speaking to SparrowsAllison Sullivan joins Taylor for the three year anniversary show!!!
Taylor took a 9th grade theology test and...it didn't go well.
Our guests this week are Janine McGann and Liz Sams to share about the film they created "Speaking to Sparrows." (speakingtosparrows.com) This was created for young women to reaffirm their worth in God and help them through their trials.
The final segment is, as Allison put it, "the squirreliest segment we've ever done." She tries to speak about what the Lord has revealed to her about waiting but instead they...
2019-10-0953 minForte Catholic156: Third Anniversary Show! Taylor's Theology Test & Speaking to SparrowsAllison Sullivan joins Taylor for the three year anniversary show!!!
Taylor took a 9th grade theology test and...it didn't go well.
Our guests this week are Janine McGann and Liz Sams to share about the film they created "Speaking to Sparrows." (speakingtosparrows.com) This was created for young women to reaffirm their worth in God and help them through their trials.
The final segment is, as Allison put it, "the squirreliest segment we've ever done." She tries to speak about what the Lord has revealed to her about waiting but instead they...
2019-10-0953 minForte CatholicBONUS-Taylorâs 5th appearance on The Jen Fulwiler ShowI had the wonderful opportunity to be Jenâs guest again, but this time she trusted me enough to allow me in her presence! I got to be in her studio in Austin to chat with her about parenting and youth ministry.
Frankly, she just wanted to vet me before I spoke to her sonâs youth ministry.
She called me the worldâs expert on keeping kids Catholic......I didnât live up.
We talked about being bored in faith, how all adults play a huge role in the faith lives of young people a...
2019-10-0534 minForte CatholicBONUS-Taylorâs 5th appearance on The Jen Fulwiler ShowI had the wonderful opportunity to be Jenâs guest again, but this time she trusted me enough to allow me in her presence! I got to be in her studio in Austin to chat with her about parenting and youth ministry.
Frankly, she just wanted to vet me before I spoke to her sonâs youth ministry.
She called me the worldâs expert on keeping kids Catholic......I didnât live up.
We talked about being bored in faith, how all adults play a huge role in the faith lives of young people a...
2019-10-0534 minForte Catholic150: Celebrating 150 Episodes w/Fr. Anthony & Multiple Surprise GuestsWe made it 150 episodes! Fr. Anthony and Taylor celebrate by looking back at some of the best memories of the show with the help of many of our listeners who submitted their answers on social media.
The guys are also joined by two fan favorites returning to the show after long last to reminisce, laugh, talk odd Scriptures and more. We also have someone, who has been influential to the show before it even began, make their debut on the air.
We finish off the show with Taylor and Fr. Anthony dueling in a game...
2019-08-2754 minForte Catholic150: Celebrating 150 Episodes w/Fr. Anthony & Multiple Surprise GuestsWe made it 150 episodes! Fr. Anthony and Taylor celebrate by looking back at some of the best memories of the show with the help of many of our listeners who submitted their answers on social media.
The guys are also joined by two fan favorites returning to the show after long last to reminisce, laugh, talk odd Scriptures and more. We also have someone, who has been influential to the show before it even began, make their debut on the air.
We finish off the show with Taylor and Fr. Anthony dueling in a game...
2019-08-2754 minForte Catholic149: Encounter Texas Conference & Pre-evangelization w/ Mary LenaburgAllison Sullivan cohosts as Taylor shares about his crazy week of starting school, working a retreat and the Encounter Texas conference all in the span of five days! Even through the sleep deprivation, he had some really cool moments in prayer, including crying(againâŠyepâŠ) It was a beautiful reminder of some of the most basic truths of the Gospel.
Our guest this week is Mary Lenaburg, one of Allisonâs favorite people on the planet! She is a leading speaker and author with a profound story of walking with God through some very difficult situations. She shares...
2019-08-2154 minForte Catholic149: Encounter Texas Conference & Pre-evangelization w/ Mary LenaburgAllison Sullivan cohosts as Taylor shares about his crazy week of starting school, working a retreat and the Encounter Texas conference all in the span of five days! Even through the sleep deprivation, he had some really cool moments in prayer, including crying(againâŠyepâŠ) It was a beautiful reminder of some of the most basic truths of the Gospel.
Our guest this week is Mary Lenaburg, one of Allisonâs favorite people on the planet! She is a leading speaker and author with a profound story of walking with God through some very difficult situations. She shares...
2019-08-2154 minForte Catholic148: The Struggle is Real w/Liv Harrison and Catholic Magician Giancarlo BerniniLiv Harrison guest cohosts this week!. Taylor gives an update on the crying, shares about spiritual direction and how it led to him watching Friends on Netflix instead of praying(dang it!) and locking his keys in his car...again.
Our guest this week is Catholic Magician Giancarlo Bernini. He is a college senior who is using his love and passion for illusions as an avenue to talk about the transcendentals(truth, beauty, and goodness). He was recently on the hit TV show Penn and Teller Fool Us! This young man is already doing great things to...
2019-08-1453 minForte Catholic148: The Struggle is Real w/Liv Harrison and Catholic Magician Giancarlo BerniniLiv Harrison guest cohosts this week!. Taylor gives an update on the crying, shares about spiritual direction and how it led to him watching Friends on Netflix instead of praying(dang it!) and locking his keys in his car...again.
Our guest this week is Catholic Magician Giancarlo Bernini. He is a college senior who is using his love and passion for illusions as an avenue to talk about the transcendentals(truth, beauty, and goodness). He was recently on the hit TV show Penn and Teller Fool Us! This young man is already doing great things to...
2019-08-1453 minForte Catholic147: Millennial Jesus, Crying, Youth Ministry & Video Games w/ Jon Blevins & Work To GameJon Blevins co-hosts on his one year anniversary of first appearing on the show! Taylor shares why he's been crying while listening to podcasts in the woods and wonders if he's progressing or digressing as a human.
In the second segment, we're joined by Brian Montfort of the Work To Game YouTube channel. With two of the biggest names in Catholic gaming, the guys chat about some of the pitfalls of gaming, how to avoid them and ultimately while they still play. Taylor tries to make strange comparisons between video games and the Church. Does it work...
2019-08-0854 minForte Catholic147: Millennial Jesus, Crying, Youth Ministry & Video Games w/ Jon Blevins & Work To GameJon Blevins co-hosts on his one year anniversary of first appearing on the show! Taylor shares why he's been crying while listening to podcasts in the woods and wonders if he's progressing or digressing as a human.
In the second segment, we're joined by Brian Montfort of the Work To Game YouTube channel. With two of the biggest names in Catholic gaming, the guys chat about some of the pitfalls of gaming, how to avoid them and ultimately while they still play. Taylor tries to make strange comparisons between video games and the Church. Does it work...
2019-08-0854 minForte Catholic146: Have We Misunderstood Integrity? w/ Shaun McAfeeEveryone loves it when Taylor gets thrown off, and cohost Shaun McAfee delivers! In an episode building towards a conversation on what real integrity is and how we may have been setting ridiculous standards for ourselves, Shaun instead wants to start the show by peeling back the curtain on some updates to the intro Taylor has had to implement.
We also talk about our failures as parents, scary Churches, share the most insane promotion ever and are joined by the host of Catholic Sports Radio, Bruce Wawrzyniak, to talk about...well...Catholicism, sports and radio.
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2019-07-3153 minForte Catholic146: Have We Misunderstood Integrity? w/ Shaun McAfeeEveryone loves it when Taylor gets thrown off, and cohost Shaun McAfee delivers! In an episode building towards a conversation on what real integrity is and how we may have been setting ridiculous standards for ourselves, Shaun instead wants to start the show by peeling back the curtain on some updates to the intro Taylor has had to implement.
We also talk about our failures as parents, scary Churches, share the most insane promotion ever and are joined by the host of Catholic Sports Radio, Bruce Wawrzyniak, to talk about...well...Catholicism, sports and radio.
...
2019-07-3153 minForte Catholic145: Yelling Bible Verses & Catholicism in the NFL w/ Dave NeesonTaylor and Allison Sullivan discuss their recent travel, share stories including her getting tackled in an airport and him being better than her lol. This leads to a conversation on Catholic Social Teaching and how it gets a bad rap.
Our guest this week is Dave Neeson, a youth minister who's side hustle is cooler than anyone else's. He works with Catholic Athletes for Christ, an organization that makes sure every Catholic in the NFL has access to the faith, especially the Sacraments, throughout the season. His stories involving some of our favorite sports heroes being die-hard...
2019-07-2453 minForte Catholic145: Yelling Bible Verses & Catholicism in the NFL w/ Dave NeesonTaylor and Allison Sullivan discuss their recent travel, share stories including her getting tackled in an airport and him being better than her lol. This leads to a conversation on Catholic Social Teaching and how it gets a bad rap.
Our guest this week is Dave Neeson, a youth minister who's side hustle is cooler than anyone else's. He works with Catholic Athletes for Christ, an organization that makes sure every Catholic in the NFL has access to the faith, especially the Sacraments, throughout the season. His stories involving some of our favorite sports heroes being die-hard...
2019-07-2453 minForte Catholic144: Fr Anthony & Tea with Tolkien Break the Catholic InternetFr. Anthony co-hosts as he and Taylor start the show looking back at crappy situations and realizing how they actually helped us. It gives us insight into how we handle these difficult situations.
Then in the second segment, we welcome back(to Fr. Anthony's surprise) Kaitlyn Facista, lovingly known as Tea with Tolkien! With the King and Queen of Catholic Twitter united, our goal is to break the internet, and challenge Matt Fradd's kingdom! We talk the video game versions of Tolkien, uncover how little Taylor actually knows about LOTR and Kaitlyn saves a sinking ship by...
2019-07-1756 minForte Catholic144: Fr Anthony & Tea with Tolkien Break the Catholic InternetFr. Anthony co-hosts as he and Taylor start the show looking back at crappy situations and realizing how they actually helped us. It gives us insight into how we handle these difficult situations.
Then in the second segment, we welcome back(to Fr. Anthony's surprise) Kaitlyn Facista, lovingly known as Tea with Tolkien! With the King and Queen of Catholic Twitter united, our goal is to break the internet, and challenge Matt Fradd's kingdom! We talk the video game versions of Tolkien, uncover how little Taylor actually knows about LOTR and Kaitlyn saves a sinking ship by...
2019-07-1756 minForte Catholic143: Saints Game & the Return of Bearded Blevins w/ Leo GallegosThe Return of the King! Co-host Jonathan "Bearded" Blevins is back after a two month hiatus(cuz he's too cool traveling the world sharing the Gospel smh). We catch up by talking about his trips across the world, including eating hot wings on stage while being interviewed and his trip to Germany. I also yell at him, so there's that.
In the second segment, we're joined by Leo Gallegos to hear his story about how improving his physical wellness did wonders for his personal life, faith and family. The three of us have a conversation about the...
2019-07-1054 minForte Catholic143: Saints Game & the Return of Bearded Blevins w/ Leo GallegosThe Return of the King! Co-host Jonathan "Bearded" Blevins is back after a two month hiatus(cuz he's too cool traveling the world sharing the Gospel smh). We catch up by talking about his trips across the world, including eating hot wings on stage while being interviewed and his trip to Germany. I also yell at him, so there's that.
In the second segment, we're joined by Leo Gallegos to hear his story about how improving his physical wellness did wonders for his personal life, faith and family. The three of us have a conversation about the...
2019-07-1054 minForte Catholic142: Do You Trust Me? w/ Dude CatholicâLet's talk about Jesus and by that I mean the movie Aladdinâ -Taylor
Shaun McAfee cohosts to talk about the theme of trust with Taylor and this week's guest, Adrian from the Dude Catholic podcast. The conversation starts with comparing Aladdin to The Fall with deep insights Taylor stole from Old Producer Sam. The guys also dive into a conversation about the different spirituality types, put them up against each other and decide once and for all, which one is the best!
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2019-07-0349 minForte Catholic142: Do You Trust Me? w/ Dude CatholicâLet's talk about Jesus and by that I mean the movie Aladdinâ -Taylor
Shaun McAfee cohosts to talk about the theme of trust with Taylor and this week's guest, Adrian from the Dude Catholic podcast. The conversation starts with comparing Aladdin to The Fall with deep insights Taylor stole from Old Producer Sam. The guys also dive into a conversation about the different spirituality types, put them up against each other and decide once and for all, which one is the best!
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2019-07-0349 minForte Catholic141: Best Friends, leadership & trivia w/DJ BernalAllison Sullivan cohosts and talks with Taylor about the recent Harry Potter game that was released this weekend, what that has to do with friendship and ultimately our relationship with God.
Our guest this week is DJ Bernal. He works full-time as a leadership consultant at a hospital. He also travels to share the Gospel and biblical principles of leadership. During our conversation, DJ takes us through the story of David, how he faltered as a leader and how we can avoid the same pitfalls.
In the final segment, Taylor and Allison face off in...
2019-06-2654 minForte Catholic141: Best Friends, leadership & trivia w/DJ BernalAllison Sullivan cohosts and talks with Taylor about the recent Harry Potter game that was released this weekend, what that has to do with friendship and ultimately our relationship with God.
Our guest this week is DJ Bernal. He works full-time as a leadership consultant at a hospital. He also travels to share the Gospel and biblical principles of leadership. During our conversation, DJ takes us through the story of David, how he faltered as a leader and how we can avoid the same pitfalls.
In the final segment, Taylor and Allison face off in...
2019-06-2654 minForte Catholic140: Reverence vs. Familiarity & Sam Guzman of the Catholic GentlemanFr. Anthony co-hosts and Taylor has been saving a story for a month just for this moment with Padre. He shares a story of attending a Mass that had some odd quirks and made him think about the relationship between reverence and familiarity with Christ and how the two can sometimes feel at odds.
This weekâs guest is Sam Guzman of the Catholic Gentleman to explain to Taylor what toxic masculinity actually is and how to change it. Sam has been doing great stuff for Catholic men for years. Be sure to check out his website wi...
2019-06-1954 minForte Catholic140: Reverence vs. Familiarity & Sam Guzman of the Catholic GentlemanFr. Anthony co-hosts and Taylor has been saving a story for a month just for this moment with Padre. He shares a story of attending a Mass that had some odd quirks and made him think about the relationship between reverence and familiarity with Christ and how the two can sometimes feel at odds.
This weekâs guest is Sam Guzman of the Catholic Gentleman to explain to Taylor what toxic masculinity actually is and how to change it. Sam has been doing great stuff for Catholic men for years. Be sure to check out his website wi...
2019-06-1954 minForte Catholic139: Cemetery stories, haters and the One Hope Movement w/Chris FieldAllison Sullivan joins Taylor as this week's cohost! They kick off the show by making fun of each other for quite some time and then Allison reacts to a ridiculous and funny cemetery story(weird right?)
Then we're joined by one of Allison's good friends, Chris Field. We were honored to be in the studio with this man! He holds four Guinness World records, author of "Disrupting for Good," has given two TedX talks and founded the Mercy Project(mercyproject.net) which literally frees people from slavery. He's an amazing man and he comes to talk about...
2019-06-1254 minForte Catholic139: Cemetery stories, haters and the One Hope Movement w/Chris FieldAllison Sullivan joins Taylor as this week's cohost! They kick off the show by making fun of each other for quite some time and then Allison reacts to a ridiculous and funny cemetery story(weird right?)
Then we're joined by one of Allison's good friends, Chris Field. We were honored to be in the studio with this man! He holds four Guinness World records, author of "Disrupting for Good," has given two TedX talks and founded the Mercy Project(mercyproject.net) which literally frees people from slavery. He's an amazing man and he comes to talk about...
2019-06-1254 minForte Catholic137: Taylor was quiet!?!? & Shaun McAfee Returns at Long LastAt long last, our Italian cohost Shaun McAfee returns! He and Taylor catch up on everything that's happened since they last spoke, including Taylor's recent retreat WHERE HE WAS SILENT! WHAT!?!?!
The guys talk about the importance of silence, breaking out of our normal routines, intercessory prayer, selfishness, our gifts...as well as Canadian football(you know, the important things).
Tune in for a conversation about the spiritual life, a good laugh or seven & because it will make you feel better about yourself.
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2019-05-2954 minForte Catholic137: Taylor was quiet!?!? & Shaun McAfee Returns at Long LastAt long last, our Italian cohost Shaun McAfee returns! He and Taylor catch up on everything that's happened since they last spoke, including Taylor's recent retreat WHERE HE WAS SILENT! WHAT!?!?!
The guys talk about the importance of silence, breaking out of our normal routines, intercessory prayer, selfishness, our gifts...as well as Canadian football(you know, the important things).
Tune in for a conversation about the spiritual life, a good laugh or seven & because it will make you feel better about yourself.
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2019-05-2954 minForte Catholic135: Good Shepherds & Barking Dogs w/Fr. Anthony & Ali HoffmanFr. Anthony co-hosts as he and Taylor dive deep into Jesus as the Good Shepherd and it's implications on us today. Taylor shares a cartoon that wrecked him(weird right?), the importance of scary sheep dogs and Jesus breaking your legs(what!?!?!) This episode also makes Fr. Anthony tell Taylor "You're broken and you're not special," so that's fun.
In the second segment, Ali Hoffman rejoins the show to talk Oodles of Doodles, Taylor's terrible handwriting and life skills, praying and much more. She's an absolute delight to talk to! You're going to enjoy this episode. And...
2019-05-1553 minForte Catholic135: Good Shepherds & Barking Dogs w/Fr. Anthony & Ali HoffmanFr. Anthony co-hosts as he and Taylor dive deep into Jesus as the Good Shepherd and it's implications on us today. Taylor shares a cartoon that wrecked him(weird right?), the importance of scary sheep dogs and Jesus breaking your legs(what!?!?!) This episode also makes Fr. Anthony tell Taylor "You're broken and you're not special," so that's fun.
In the second segment, Ali Hoffman rejoins the show to talk Oodles of Doodles, Taylor's terrible handwriting and life skills, praying and much more. She's an absolute delight to talk to! You're going to enjoy this episode. And...
2019-05-1553 minForte Catholic132: Easter Celebrations w/Fr Joseph-Anthony Kress & Allison SullivanHappy Easters!!!! We hope you enjoyed your Easter day and are continuing to enjoy the celebration of this great season!
This week, Allison Sullivan cohosts as we discuss how our Lent's went, Easter joy and Taylor being the balance in the Force.
Our guest this week is Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, a Dominican priest who is the chaplain at the University of Virginia. We talk about how he and Taylor met(including a dino suit, a car wreck and a bar). We also talk about what young adults need most to grow in holiness and feel...
2019-04-2454 minForte Catholic132: Easter Celebrations w/Fr Joseph-Anthony Kress & Allison SullivanHappy Easters!!!! We hope you enjoyed your Easter day and are continuing to enjoy the celebration of this great season!
This week, Allison Sullivan cohosts as we discuss how our Lent's went, Easter joy and Taylor being the balance in the Force.
Our guest this week is Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, a Dominican priest who is the chaplain at the University of Virginia. We talk about how he and Taylor met(including a dino suit, a car wreck and a bar). We also talk about what young adults need most to grow in holiness and feel...
2019-04-2454 minForte Catholic128: Why Do We Focus on the Negative? & Hilarious Conversation w/Liv Harrison | Forte Catholic Ep 128In this special edition of the show, we have two different co-hosts, and in person interview & only two segments(cuz we weren't stopping that interview. It was priceless)
We start with Shaun McAfee and Taylor talking about why we focus on the negative in situations that are mostly positive. We also have a sneak peek into some of the closest matchups in the ministry madness bracket.
In the next segment, Allison Sullivan and guest Liv Harrison join Taylor in studio for one of the wildest interviews we've done. They laugh, walk through a hilarious conflict...
2019-03-2753 minForte Catholic128: Why Do We Focus on the Negative? & Hilarious Conversation w/Liv Harrison | Forte Catholic Ep 128In this special edition of the show, we have two different co-hosts, and in person interview & only two segments(cuz we weren't stopping that interview. It was priceless)
We start with Shaun McAfee and Taylor talking about why we focus on the negative in situations that are mostly positive. We also have a sneak peek into some of the closest matchups in the ministry madness bracket.
In the next segment, Allison Sullivan and guest Liv Harrison join Taylor in studio for one of the wildest interviews we've done. They laugh, walk through a hilarious conflict...
2019-03-2753 minForte Catholic125: 2nd Annual "Limping Into Lent" w/ Patrick SullivanIn our 2nd Annual "Limping Into Lent" episode, Taylor lets the audience decide what he's doing for Lent. Allison Sullivan co-hosts as we go through all of the silly, serious and downright awful listener suggestions for what Taylor should do this Lent and ultimately decide by the end of the show.
Our guest this week is another attempt to decide if Canada is a real place. Patrick Sullivan is a "Canadian" evangelist who has a project around Catholic review of tv shows. We talk the pros and cons of watching what everyone else is watching & how to...
2019-03-0554 minForte Catholic125: 2nd Annual "Limping Into Lent" w/ Patrick SullivanIn our 2nd Annual "Limping Into Lent" episode, Taylor lets the audience decide what he's doing for Lent. Allison Sullivan co-hosts as we go through all of the silly, serious and downright awful listener suggestions for what Taylor should do this Lent and ultimately decide by the end of the show.
Our guest this week is another attempt to decide if Canada is a real place. Patrick Sullivan is a "Canadian" evangelist who has a project around Catholic review of tv shows. We talk the pros and cons of watching what everyone else is watching & how to...
2019-03-0554 minForte Catholic124: Taylor's Academy Awards & Dale Ahlquist Introduces us to G.K. ChestertonIn the wake of the 91st Academy Awards, Taylor wanted to give out his own awards. Shaun McAfee co-hosts and the guys talk movies & the Forte Five segment is back as Taylor counts down his favorite movies of the year. Then it gets really interesting as we make up new categories for Scripture to receive some of the awards.
Our guest this week is acclaimed G.K. Chesterton mind, Dale Ahlquist. We get to know Chesterton, his conversion story and how he has helped others do the same. How is Chesterton the "prince of paradox" and the "...
2019-02-2754 minForte Catholic124: Taylor's Academy Awards & Dale Ahlquist Introduces us to G.K. ChestertonIn the wake of the 91st Academy Awards, Taylor wanted to give out his own awards. Shaun McAfee co-hosts and the guys talk movies & the Forte Five segment is back as Taylor counts down his favorite movies of the year. Then it gets really interesting as we make up new categories for Scripture to receive some of the awards.
Our guest this week is acclaimed G.K. Chesterton mind, Dale Ahlquist. We get to know Chesterton, his conversion story and how he has helped others do the same. How is Chesterton the "prince of paradox" and the "...
2019-02-2754 minForte Catholic122: Humility & Exodus 90 w/ Joel Stepanek & Jon BlevinsJon Blevins co-hosts and gives an update from inside Exodus 90. Taylor's take on the matter has become quite public so we let someone who's in the middle of doing it report on how it's going. Tune in to find out!
Joel Stepanek first came on the show as guest co-host on episode 33 and now rejoins to share about humility. His new book "Chasing Humility" is coming out just in time for Lent! It revolves around the Litany of Humility, which Jon and Taylor are terrible at. Joel gives insight into how many of us misunderstand humility. It...
2019-02-1352 minForte Catholic122: Humility & Exodus 90 w/ Joel Stepanek & Jon BlevinsJon Blevins co-hosts and gives an update from inside Exodus 90. Taylor's take on the matter has become quite public so we let someone who's in the middle of doing it report on how it's going. Tune in to find out!
Joel Stepanek first came on the show as guest co-host on episode 33 and now rejoins to share about humility. His new book "Chasing Humility" is coming out just in time for Lent! It revolves around the Litany of Humility, which Jon and Taylor are terrible at. Joel gives insight into how many of us misunderstand humility. It...
2019-02-1352 minForte Catholic121: Super Bowl, Ad Orientem & Mass Confusion w/ Fr. Anthony & David BatesOoooo boy! This one was wild! Taylor got very little sleep and loses it on the air! Fr. Anthony joins and tries to help with the meltdown, but even his priest powers can't resist the tide. We talk Super Bowl, ad orientem Mass, and simple things that should have occurred to Taylor about the liturgy years ago but didn't until this week.
Our guest this week is David Bates: British Catholic, fancy word user, owner of glasses which make him seem believable, & former unemployed hobo. Tune in for his accent, stay for his eloquent words on why...
2019-02-0654 minForte Catholic121: Super Bowl, Ad Orientem & Mass Confusion w/ Fr. Anthony & David BatesOoooo boy! This one was wild! Taylor got very little sleep and loses it on the air! Fr. Anthony joins and tries to help with the meltdown, but even his priest powers can't resist the tide. We talk Super Bowl, ad orientem Mass, and simple things that should have occurred to Taylor about the liturgy years ago but didn't until this week.
Our guest this week is David Bates: British Catholic, fancy word user, owner of glasses which make him seem believable, & former unemployed hobo. Tune in for his accent, stay for his eloquent words on why...
2019-02-0654 minForte Catholic119: Funniest show yet! Blowing up the Moon w/Fr Anthony Sciarappa & Chris WesleyJust might be the funniest episode yet! Fr. Anthony Sciarappa co-hosts as we talk follow up to the #Exodus90 convo on Ep 117 & how the audience trapped Taylor into becoming a better person.
In the second segment, Taylor is joined by youth ministry guru Chris Wesley. They shoot the breeze(literally?), talk about riding other people's coattails, youth ministry stories and how to get out of the ruts we find ourselves in. Check out everything he's doing at Marathon Youth Ministry. (https://marathonyouthministry.com)
And the final segment may be the most ridiculous thing we've ever...
2019-01-2354 minForte Catholic119: Funniest show yet! Blowing up the Moon w/Fr Anthony Sciarappa & Chris WesleyJust might be the funniest episode yet! Fr. Anthony Sciarappa co-hosts as we talk follow up to the #Exodus90 convo on Ep 117 & how the audience trapped Taylor into becoming a better person.
In the second segment, Taylor is joined by youth ministry guru Chris Wesley. They shoot the breeze(literally?), talk about riding other people's coattails, youth ministry stories and how to get out of the ruts we find ourselves in. Check out everything he's doing at Marathon Youth Ministry. (https://marathonyouthministry.com)
And the final segment may be the most ridiculous thing we've ever...
2019-01-2354 minForte Catholic118: Taylor forgot to pray for you but Mary Bielski is authenticAllison Sullivan co-hosts as we talk about intercessory prayer...and how bad Taylor is at it. Allison essentially preaches up a storm and looks at him with scorn so he will be better.
In the second segment, we're joined by Mary Bielski. She travels the nation to speak and has run into Taylor a few times. She leads the convo on authenticity.
In the final segment, everyone's favorite character on the show, Rocco, joins us to talk about his Eagles losing and the importance of finding healing in order to move forward in the spiritual...
2019-01-1754 minForte Catholic118: Taylor forgot to pray for you but Mary Bielski is authenticAllison Sullivan co-hosts as we talk about intercessory prayer...and how bad Taylor is at it. Allison essentially preaches up a storm and looks at him with scorn so he will be better.
In the second segment, we're joined by Mary Bielski. She travels the nation to speak and has run into Taylor a few times. She leads the convo on authenticity.
In the final segment, everyone's favorite character on the show, Rocco, joins us to talk about his Eagles losing and the importance of finding healing in order to move forward in the spiritual...
2019-01-1754 minForte Catholic115: Merry Christmas! w/comedian Aaron Weber & pranks on Fr. AnthonyMerry Christmas from the Forte Catholic crew!
We start the show off with a prank on Fr. Anthony! We continue by discussing how to keep Christmas going with a new understanding of peace and what the baby King means to us today.
This episode, we are joined by comedian Aaron Weber! Taylor got to see him perform live on his tour with John Crist, thought he was hilarious and invited him on the show. Now that it's not just Taylor & his friends making jokes, this is one you don't want to miss!
In...
2018-12-2654 minForte Catholic115: Merry Christmas! w/comedian Aaron Weber & pranks on Fr. AnthonyMerry Christmas from the Forte Catholic crew!
We start the show off with a prank on Fr. Anthony! We continue by discussing how to keep Christmas going with a new understanding of peace and what the baby King means to us today.
This episode, we are joined by comedian Aaron Weber! Taylor got to see him perform live on his tour with John Crist, thought he was hilarious and invited him on the show. Now that it's not just Taylor & his friends making jokes, this is one you don't want to miss!
In...
2018-12-2654 minForte Catholic114: You're a Dumb Sheep! But so am I...Allison Sullivan co-hosts our final Advent 2018 show! We discuss final Advent ideas & recap the latest live recording event of her podcast Sinner Saint Sister on the topic of Christian Unity.
In the second segment, Sandi Pino joins us to talk about a great opportunity we all have to give back and spread joy this season. Taylor also thinks he finally has the parable of the lost sheep figured out.(maybe?)
In the final segment, Taylor shares a song he used to despise and now loves and how it defines his(and probably your) struggle with...
2018-12-1853 minForte Catholic114: You're a Dumb Sheep! But so am I...Allison Sullivan co-hosts our final Advent 2018 show! We discuss final Advent ideas & recap the latest live recording event of her podcast Sinner Saint Sister on the topic of Christian Unity.
In the second segment, Sandi Pino joins us to talk about a great opportunity we all have to give back and spread joy this season. Taylor also thinks he finally has the parable of the lost sheep figured out.(maybe?)
In the final segment, Taylor shares a song he used to despise and now loves and how it defines his(and probably your) struggle with...
2018-12-1853 minForte Catholic113: Controversial Topics w/Leila Miller, finding a home in the Church & NCCYMTaylor has returned from the National Catholic Conference of Youth Ministry with stories & insights, including a Mass Text segment(without the intro...whoops). We decide which homily is better between Taylor's, a 6'8" Bishop's & co-host Fr. Jared's.
In the second segment, we are joined by Leila Miller, co-author of "Made This Way: How To Prepare Kids To Face Todayâs Tough Moral Issues." In this book, she and Trent Horn team up to cover how to guide our children to Heaven in today's culture, especially how to answer tough questions about sex outside of marriage, modesty, homosexuality an...
2018-12-1253 minForte Catholic113: Controversial Topics w/Leila Miller, finding a home in the Church & NCCYMTaylor has returned from the National Catholic Conference of Youth Ministry with stories & insights, including a Mass Text segment(without the intro...whoops). We decide which homily is better between Taylor's, a 6'8" Bishop's & co-host Fr. Jared's.
In the second segment, we are joined by Leila Miller, co-author of "Made This Way: How To Prepare Kids To Face Todayâs Tough Moral Issues." In this book, she and Trent Horn team up to cover how to guide our children to Heaven in today's culture, especially how to answer tough questions about sex outside of marriage, modesty, homosexuality an...
2018-12-1253 minForte Catholic112: Finding Rest in the Holidays & Seminarian life w/ Travis CrottyTaylor is joined by Shaun McAfee to kick off the Advent season with ample reminders to slow down and find rest in God. Taylor shares from one of the weirdest weeks he's had in a while that led into Advent. From travel, to being pulled over, to tech difficulties, to being a guest on an atheist's podcast, it was an interesting one for sure. And there's an Advent connection to all of it!
In the second segment, seminarian Travis Crotty joins the show to share what "A Day in the life of a Seminarian" is like to...
2018-12-0554 minForte Catholic109: Keeping Things Simple & Humble w/ The Coolest Monk EVER!Fr. Anthony Sciarappa co-hosts(WHAT!?!?!) as we talk about what Taylor learned about keeping things simple from the high school students he was on retreat with this weekend. (The students may or may not have been a little comically confused)
In the second segment, we are joined by a listener favorite Fr. Augustine Wetta. He rejoins the show(from his high school classroom with actual students in it) to talk about his new novel "The Eighth Arrow" which explores what it would be like if Odysseus from the Odyssey was in Dante's Inferno. The book is a...
2018-11-1453 minForte Catholic105: Crazy Travel & Questions w/ Allison Sullivan & a Former Swiss GuardAllison Sullivan rejoins the show to co-host this episode! We discuss the good, bad & ugly of our week's, including ANOTHER terrible travel experience for Taylor.
In the second segment, Taylor releases an interview from last month with former Swiss Guard, Andreas Widmer. He is in the running for most interesting man in the world. He was a Swiss Guard for JPII, once had Christmas Eve Dinner with the Pope, made a fortune in the dot com era, was essential in the creation of the voice recognition tech we now now as Siri or Alexa. He's fascinating! He...
2018-10-1754 minForte Catholic103: Two Year Anniversary Show w/ Chris MuellerCelebrating two years of Taylor talking too much! This episode marks the two year mark from the first Forte Catholic episode airing on RED-C Radio. We start off with a mini-celebration, update on Producer Sam and talk about her upcoming trip to the Holy Land.
In the second segment, Chris Mueller of EverydayCatholic.com joins the show. He's essentially the successful & better looking version of Taylor. We talk about what speaks to a regular Catholic and how to lead from the pews.
In the final segment, we talk about how Beyoncé's "Halo" & Taylor's recent l...
2018-10-0354 minForte Catholic103: Two Year Anniversary Show w/ Chris MuellerCelebrating two years of Taylor talking too much! This episode marks the two year mark from the first Forte Catholic episode airing on RED-C Radio. We start off with a mini-celebration, update on Producer Sam and talk about her upcoming trip to the Holy Land.
In the second segment, Chris Mueller of EverydayCatholic.com joins the show. He's essentially the successful & better looking version of Taylor. We talk about what speaks to a regular Catholic and how to lead from the pews.
In the final segment, we talk about how Beyoncé's "Halo" & Taylor's recent l...
2018-10-0354 minForte Catholic102: Laughing Thru the Pain w/Young Catholics RespondTaylor had a crazy week. Producer Sam had a rough week. So what did we decide to do? Share stories and laugh through the pain with a conversation about a car wreck, the power going out in the middle of ministry and start a new segment where we answer questions from Curious Cat.
In the second segment, we are joined by Bill Snyder, the host of the "Young Catholics Respond" podcast. This is another podcast crossover event as Taylor joins this week's episode of Bill's show this week as well. We get to know Bill and hear...
2018-09-2654 minForte CatholicEpisode 98: Social Media, Light in the Darkness & DMX w/ Shaun McAfeeWe kick this week's show off trying to find some levity in the midst of troubling times. Taylor shares some recent realizations(and prank ideas) he's had recently & producer Sam gives him a new challenge.
In the second segment, Shaun McAfee rejoins the show to talk about his new book, "Social Media Magisterium" on the proper use of media in our time. It helps that since his first appearance on episode 76, Shaun and Taylor have spent countless hours playing video games & becoming great friends. Tune in for this laughfest with nuggets of truth bombs throughout from seño...
2018-08-2954 minForte CatholicEpisode 96: Catholic Gamers, Bible Humor & Catholic Memes w/Bearded BlevinsWe kick off the show talking about the new Bible Lens App and how Taylor is using it to laugh non-stop. We share some of our best creations with you and invite you to play along!
We also have not one but TWO guests this week! In the 2nd segment, we are joined by Catholic Video Game Streamer extraordinaire, Jonathan "Bearded" Blevins. He is a member of the "Royal Family of Twitch Streamers(a title bestowed by Taylor)" as the eldest brother of Ninja and Invictus. By day, Jonathan is a full-time Director of Evangelization and Catechesis...
2018-08-1654 minForte CatholicEpisode 96: Catholic Gamers, Bible Humor & Catholic Memes w/Bearded BlevinsWe kick off the show talking about the new Bible Lens App and how Taylor is using it to laugh non-stop. We share some of our best creations with you and invite you to play along!
We also have not one but TWO guests this week! In the 2nd segment, we are joined by Catholic Video Game Streamer extraordinaire, Jonathan "Bearded" Blevins. He is a member of the "Royal Family of Twitch Streamers(a title bestowed by Taylor)" as the eldest brother of Ninja and Invictus. By day, Jonathan is a full-time Director of Evangelization and Catechesis...
2018-08-1654 minForte CatholicEpisode 95: Being Christian in Hollywood w/Professional Actress/Model Kalyn HemphillThis weekâs episode is here! We are joined by professional actress and model, Kalyn Hemphill, to hear her story of living as a Christian in Hollywood. She is from Taylorâs hometown and became so much more successful than him! She is the winner of Project Runway Season 6 and has appeared in Days of Our Lives and NCIS:Los Angeles. She has a great story to share so tune in!
The rest of the show, we play a new game called âLife Verse,â Taylor tells a joke he might regret and we talk about a new awesome...
2018-08-0954 minForte CatholicEpisode 94: What To Do When Life Beats Us Up"So you had a bad day" -Daniel Powter (2005)
Why yes Daniel, yes I did. And then another...and then another. This week, Taylor talks about his really stupid week that involved a hit and run and everything around him breaking. We address trying to deal with frustrations and stress in our day to day lives and how it creeps into our spiritual life. Taylor opens up about his current frustrations in his spiritual life and the one thing keeping him grounded through it all.
We also have a bit of levity in the middle to...
2018-08-0153 minForte CatholicEpisode 92: Avengers Assemble, RCIA & Yoda or the Bible Game w/Scott SollomEpisode 92 had a large cast of characters!
Hunter Batten joins Taylor & producer Sam to talk about the recent Jr High summer camp where we compared the Avengers to our faith.
Then we spoke with Taylorâs former Professor and current bro Scott Sollom about RCIA and how to get involved. He uses some pretty hilarious imagery to describe the great process of people becoming Catholic.
Finally, two HS students who were on the mission trip in Detroit with Taylor wanted to make their radio debut so we talked about their experience on the trip an...
2018-07-1954 minForte CatholicEpisode 90: Rich Curran on making parishes come to life & Taylor's trip to DetroitProducer Sam is back and the intro to this show will blow your mind!!!!
Taylor is back from Detroit and boy does he have some stories! From an "interesting" first Mass to hiking in the city to his name being changed, there's a story for everyone.
In the second segment, we're joined by Rich Curran of Parish Success Group to talk about the essentials for making your parish as alive and vibrant as it was intended to be.
In the final segment, I talk about seeing Canada and my response to everyone's favorite...
2018-07-0554 minForte CatholicEpisode 90: Rich Curran on making parishes come to life & Taylor's trip to DetroitProducer Sam is back and the intro to this show will blow your mind!!!!
Taylor is back from Detroit and boy does he have some stories! From an "interesting" first Mass to hiking in the city to his name being changed, there's a story for everyone.
In the second segment, we're joined by Rich Curran of Parish Success Group to talk about the essentials for making your parish as alive and vibrant as it was intended to be.
In the final segment, I talk about seeing Canada and my response to everyone's favorite...
2018-07-0554 minForte CatholicEpisode 89: Porky from the Little Rascals journey of faith & the GOAT DebateZac Mabry is here! The actor who starred as "Porky" in every millennials favorite children's movie "The Little Rascals" joins the show to talk about his journey of faith and becoming Catholic.
Taylor and Zac also have a showdown in a game of debate about the "Greatest of All Time" in a variety of categories.
Taylor also shares his silly insights into this last weekend's Gospel story.
This is an episode you absolutely don't want to miss! Tune in, subscribe and leave a review. It really does help. Thanks!
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2018-06-2754 minForte CatholicEpisode 86: Pam Marvin on Root Sin, Google Feud game & the importance of relationshipsTaylor had a busy week so we cram a lot of great stuff into this episode from a recent ordination he attended, speaking at a senior's day retreat, attending one of producer Sam's talks and learning a new game called "Google Feud." We cover it in the episode! It is a blend of cool Catholic truth & insight balanced with stupid games and laughter.
We are also joined by everyone's favorite "second mom" Pam Marvin. She talks about her work with "root sin", what the term means and how recognizing our areas of struggle can help us in...
2018-06-0654 minForte CatholicEpisode 85: How do Saints hear us, Overcoming Obstacles & Basketball w/Karlo BroussardTaylor and Producer Sam are back from retreat and have a lot to share!
In the first segment, we ask how saints hear our prayers and do the Forte Five countdown(for the first time in forever!) on the top 5 things Taylor took away from the retreat.
In the second, we are rejoined by one of our favorite guests, Karlo Broussard. He yells silly things and then talks about the best ways to overcome obstacles in sharing the faith. For more from Karlo, check out his book "Prepare the Way" from Catholic Answers.
In...
2018-05-3155 minForte CatholicEpisode 81: Finding Happiness, crazy Acts stories & Catholic guilt w/ Paul GeorgeSpeaker, author, podcaster and man who changed Taylor's life, Paul George joins the show this week to talk about how we all want to be happy and how to find true happiness. Check out his work at paulgeorge.la.
Segment 1 has a fun diversion into a conversion on friendship but centers on two crazy stories from Acts, one of which gives Taylor hope for sainthood(crazy right?!?!)
In the final segment, Taylor has a convo with producer Sam and Catholic Guilt, shame and how to get out of it.
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2018-05-0254 minForte CatholicEpisode 79: Spiderman, Purgatory & Discipleship w/Everett FritzFun show this week as we(finally!) get to the segment on one of the best clips from Spiderman: Homecoming. We will see how eerily similar this clip is to Taylor's spiritual life, and most likely yours as well.
Then Everett Fritz rejoins the show to discuss the release of his new book "The Art of Forming Intentional Disciples." But first, Taylor teaches him how to open a radio segment(hilarity ensued.) We talk practicals of how to actually get started with discipleship in your parish.
Then Taylor planned on talking about marriage but instead...
2018-04-1854 minForte CatholicEpisode 78: Doubt & Falling in Love w/ "That Catholic Couple" & Katie HartfielWe kicked off this week's show in interesting fashion(hint: Taylor lost his voice). So producer Sam helped him along in the first segment in a discussion of the story of doubting Thomas, the power of art and how Taylor is looking at the story completely differently now.
We also have two big time guests this week!
In the second segment, we are joined by Katie Hartfiel, a popular speaker and author and one of Taylor's newest friends. She shares the powerful story of how her and her husband met and fell in love. Everyone...
2018-04-1254 minForte CatholicEpisode 75: Splitting my Pants & "What the hail?" w/Michelle Arnold PainePacked show this week with so much to talk about!
Kicked off the show with sharing about how Taylor needs a break from an exhausting Spring Break, an update on the closest matchups in #MinistryMadness and "What the hail": when hail strikes your local Mass.
In the second segment, we are joined by Catholic artist Michelle Arnold Paine. She shares how art played a huge role in her conversion to the Catholic faith and how Mary is a huge inspiration for her creativity. Check her art out at michellepaine.com.
In the final...
2018-03-2155 minForte CatholicEpisode 74: Ministry Madness Bracket Launch & Taylor's Chubbiness w/Tony VasindaExciting episode!
We talked about the launch of the 2nd annual Ministry Madness bracket where you, the listeners, vote on who you think would win in a boxing tournament amongst Catholic ministry leaders. Fill out your bracket now at ForteCatholic.com/blog/mm18
In the second segment, we are joined by a man of many talents, Tony Vasinda. We primarily discuss his Threshold Podcast where he talks with people from vast religious backgrounds about what they believe. The podcast is fantastic and is vulnerable and authentic in a way that you don't hear often. Search...
2018-03-1454 minForte CatholicEpisode 74: Ministry Madness Bracket Launch & Taylor's Chubbiness w/Tony VasindaExciting episode!
We talked about the launch of the 2nd annual Ministry Madness bracket where you, the listeners, vote on who you think would win in a boxing tournament amongst Catholic ministry leaders. Fill out your bracket now at ForteCatholic.com/blog/mm18
In the second segment, we are joined by a man of many talents, Tony Vasinda. We primarily discuss his Threshold Podcast where he talks with people from vast religious backgrounds about what they believe. The podcast is fantastic and is vulnerable and authentic in a way that you don't hear often. Search...
2018-03-1454 minForte CatholicEpisode 72: Growing in Virtue & Rapid-fire Catholic Q&A w/ Doug TookeThis episode focuses on growing in virtue always, but especially during this focused spiritual season of Lent. Producer Sam shares what virtue truly is and how to grow in it during the first segment.
In the second segment, we are joined by Doug Tooke, the host of the "Renovo" podcast. Taylor recently found his show and loves it! He talks about things you don't typically hear about Catholicism at Church and probably didn't learn as a kid. We found it so interesting finally figuring out who Melchizedek is and why the heck we use candles in prayer...
2018-02-2853 minForte CatholicEpisode 71: "Are You Smarter Than a 3rd Grader?" Lenten Edition w/ Allison SullivanWelcome to Lent!
In the first segment we play Lenten trivia with two local Catholic school 3rd graders, Silas and Hunter. Find out if your Lenten knowledge makes you smarter than a 3rd grader.
Then we talk with Taylor's good friend Allison Sullivan. She makes her return to the show after being the guest way back of Episode 2. We talk about the launch of season two of her amazing podcast "Sinner, Saint, Sister." While the podcast is geared toward women, Taylor totally digs it and listens religiously. There's definitely something for everyone. Allison is one...
2018-02-2254 minForte CatholicEpisode 70: Winter Olympics Gold Medalist Curt Tomasevicz, Catholic Films & Starting LentTaylor had a cold this week but was helped along with the support of the team and two amazing guests: a Winter Olympics Gold Medalist and a film creator!
The start of the show was hilarious with Taylor trying to get through a segment without hacking up a lung so producers Sam and Macka helped with conversations about the beginning of Lent, an odd Gospel reading and answered prayer.
In the second segment, we are joined by Erin Dooley, the creator of the award winning Christian musical "Broken and Beautiful. (www.brokenandbeautifulmovie.com) The film...
2018-02-1453 minForte CatholicEpisode 55: Listener Questions Taylor Isn't Smart Enough To AnswerA few months ago, I got a lot of questions and topic ideas from you, the listeners. A few of them, I am definitely not smart enough to answer...so I brought in help :)
In the second segment, I am joined by my friend Adrian Charles who is studying Theology in Rome! He gives us an introduction into the topics of Natural Law and Logic.
In the third segment, Texas A&M Philosophy student and Ablaze Missionary Becka Landry rejoins the show to talk about Metaphysics(a class I didn't understand and barely passed.)
2017-11-0153 minForte CatholicEpisode 55: Listener Questions Taylor Isn't Smart Enough To AnswerA few months ago, I got a lot of questions and topic ideas from you, the listeners. A few of them, I am definitely not smart enough to answer...so I brought in help :)
In the second segment, I am joined by my friend Adrian Charles who is studying Theology in Rome! He gives us an introduction into the topics of Natural Law and Logic.
In the third segment, Texas A&M Philosophy student and Ablaze Missionary Becka Landry rejoins the show to talk about Metaphysics(a class I didn't understand and barely passed.)
2017-11-0153 minForte CatholicEpisode 50: Taylor's Travels, First Confession & Hard as Nails w/ Justin FaticaA celebration on the 50th episode of the show!
Taylor starts the evening off by sharing the stories of his recent trip to Iowa to speak and lead worship in the Diocese of Sioux City. The new #MakeCatholicismFunAgain hats are also debuted on the air! Get yours now at ForteCatholic.com/store/hat.
In the second segment, renowned evangelist and author Justin Fatica of Hard As Nails Ministry joins the show to talk about his new message and book "You're Amazing." He explores the message of hope in Jesus Christ and how it is changing...
2017-09-2753 minForte CatholicEpisode 50: Taylor's Travels, First Confession & Hard as Nails w/ Justin FaticaA celebration on the 50th episode of the show!
Taylor starts the evening off by sharing the stories of his recent trip to Iowa to speak and lead worship in the Diocese of Sioux City. The new #MakeCatholicismFunAgain hats are also debuted on the air! Get yours now at ForteCatholic.com/store/hat.
In the second segment, renowned evangelist and author Justin Fatica of Hard As Nails Ministry joins the show to talk about his new message and book "You're Amazing." He explores the message of hope in Jesus Christ and how it is changing...
2017-09-2753 minForte CatholicEpisode 41: Summer Camp, Taylor Swift & A Packed StudioWe had a Forte Catholic record 9 people in studio for the recording of this episode!
Last month, Ablaze Ministries took Junior High students to camp. Here, I interview 3 campers, two of their parents and a high school counselor on the impact camp and youth ministry have had on their lives from each of their unique perspectives.
I also pit the youth vs. the parents in an epic trivia game called "Taylor Swift or Lamentations"(DownloadYouthMinistry.com) where I read a line and they have to guess who said it. Hilarity ensued.
If you...
2017-07-2652 minForte CatholicEpisode 41: Summer Camp, Taylor Swift & A Packed StudioWe had a Forte Catholic record 9 people in studio for the recording of this episode!
Last month, Ablaze Ministries took Junior High students to camp. Here, I interview 3 campers, two of their parents and a high school counselor on the impact camp and youth ministry have had on their lives from each of their unique perspectives.
I also pit the youth vs. the parents in an epic trivia game called "Taylor Swift or Lamentations"(DownloadYouthMinistry.com) where I read a line and they have to guess who said it. Hilarity ensued.
If you...
2017-07-2652 minForte CatholicEpisode 37: Drugs, Kings & the Sabbath w/ Taylor's MomMy mom came to the studio! We had a lot of fun talking about how I didn't turn out thaaaat bad because of her billions of hours of prayer for me. We then play the game "Prescription Drug of Biblical King" which was a hoot!
In the first segment, I intro the discussion on prayer by looking at the Old Testament story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
In the third segment, we discuss the importance of taking a Sabbath. So many in our fast paced world, including myself, find it difficult so we look at...
2017-06-2754 minForte CatholicEpisode 37: Drugs, Kings & the Sabbath w/ Taylor's MomMy mom came to the studio! We had a lot of fun talking about how I didn't turn out thaaaat bad because of her billions of hours of prayer for me. We then play the game "Prescription Drug of Biblical King" which was a hoot!
In the first segment, I intro the discussion on prayer by looking at the Old Testament story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
In the third segment, we discuss the importance of taking a Sabbath. So many in our fast paced world, including myself, find it difficult so we look at...
2017-06-2754 min