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On ProductionStories for Social Impact with Tony GapastioneWe sit down with Tony Gapastione, founder of Bravemaker, a nonprofit film arts organization dedicated to fostering community dialogue through film. A former actor turned filmmaker, Tony shares how a personal loss led him to create an organization focused on mentoring diverse voices and supporting meaningful storytelling.
Tony discusses Bravemaker’s impact on local communities through monthly film screenings, educational programs, and their annual film festival in Redwood City. He shares his journey in producing his own feature film and details the challenges of running a nonprofit arts organization in today’s climate. Join us on this epis...2024-12-0622 min
The BraveMaker Podcast252: Surviving the LOWS of filmmaking with Tony GapastioneSolo show with Tony Gapastione.
What can you do to SURVIVE the tough times in filmmaking?
What can you do when you feel LOW, discouraged and/or depressed after a film shoot? OR what do you do when crashing/coming down after HIGH HIGHS of @bravemakerfilmfest?
Tony talks through some ideas to
Actively and intentionally plan to take care of yourself: emotionally, physically and creatively.
Want to WATCH this episode?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B2eTMyrLUk&t=312s2024-09-1324 min
Low-Budget Rebels: An Indie Filmmaking Conversation with Josh StifterSeason 4 Episode 18: LAST CHANCE CHARLENE Director Tony GapastioneEvery once in a while I do one of these shows and someone brings a completely unique perspective that surprises me.This week's guest - Tony Gapastione - did exactly that. In my research for the episode, I looked into Tony's background and came to find out we had a similar upbringing. An upbringing that eventually led us both to making low-budget indie films. Tony has a wonderfully positive perspective, even through some trying and difficult situations. He talks about how using letdowns and trials to motivate him.We talk about how going to film festivals...2023-03-131h 06
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingBalancing Business & Art w/Filmmaker Tony Gapastione - Just Shoot It 362This week, Matt & Oren chat with Tony Gapastione about being a Brave Maker and his new feature film, Last Chance Charlene! Matt's Endorsement: A Cool Twitter ThreadOren's Endorsement: podcast.adobe.comTony's Endorsement: Coffee Bean Blast, vidyo.ai, Extraordinary on HuluContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com.Follow Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show...2023-03-091h 16
Holy Cannoli64: Tick..Tick...BOOM!Tony dissects and RELATES to Jonathon Larson of Tick...Tick...Boom!
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I'm back. Been a minute. Two years of minutes.
Why am I back? Take a listen.
And then watch SAINT VINCENT on Netflix (or watch first then listen).
Let me know what you think.
https://www.instagram.com/tonygapastione/
https://bravemaker.com
My Church I refer to in Marin County:
http://www.wearethequest.org
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Content Magazine#85 - Tony Gapastione - Filmmaker and Founder of BraveMakerTony Gapastione is a pastor turned filmmaker, actor, director, producer, screenwriter, podcaster, and CEO of BraveMaker.
In this episode, Tony shares how he went from creating in the shadows of his spiritual work as a pastor to the empowering realization that the performing arts can be a spiritual experience itself. Now from the hub of his organization BraveMaker he supports brave storytellers of all kinds through film screenings, panel discussions, and an annual film fest in Redwood City.
In the wake of his own recent loss, Tony’s first feature film Last Chance Charlene invites mu...2022-07-2542 min
Rare Birds: Conversations with Thoughtful Go-GettersEpisode 2: Tony Gapastione, Founder of BraveMaker MediaFilmmaker, actor, husband, father, and pastor Tony Gapastione (@tonygapastione) joins host Peter Fenton (@peterfent) for a very human chat about what it's like to juggle all the roles in a creative's life. Tony has just finished directing his debut feature film, LAST CHANCE CHARLENE, under his production company, BraveMaker Media. Tony Gapastione has worked on stage and in front of the camera acting, in print and film for over twenty-five years. He’s originally from Chicago where he grew his love for acting through theatre and now lives in Northern California where he became a SAG-AFTRA actor and filmmaker. To...2021-09-0755 min
Holy Cannoli61: Bible talk # 3 (Confessions of a pastor Part 8)Make sure you listen to episodes 56 and 59 before you listen to this one so you are all caught up as Tony talks about his thoughts on the Bible.
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Cathie is a long time friend of ours who now lives in Nashville, Tennessee and works as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. In her work she specializes in serving women ( and their partners ) to help them through the stress of infertility. Her and her husband adopted two boys from Ethiopia. In this podcast she shares transparently about the pain of miscarriages, infertility, raising a child with special needs and the beauty and challenge of becoming a mixed race family in...2020-05-0740 min
Holy Cannoli59: Confessions of a pastor (Part 7): More Bible talk + Covid-19 Virus thoughtsTony is back.
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wife + mama
founder + ceo | @cupcakegirlsorg @localforall
podcast | @humanswhogiveashit
ambassador | @lululemon
social impact coach 👇🏼 joyhoover.com
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Jenny Warner
Find her + her blog here: https://www.jennywarner.com/
SoulCARE
https://wellspringca.org/leading/soulcare/
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Holy Cannoli56: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 5): Is everything in the Bible really intended by God?Tony shares a message with his church, THE QUEST in Novato California.
Is the Bible all divinely inspired by God or is it human interpretation.
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Is the Bible all divinely inspired by God or is it human interpretation.
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Holy Cannoli55: Confessions of a Pastor (part 4) with Jelani Greenidge on race + multi-ethnic worship musicForgiveness is NOT a weapon.
Tony's college friend Jelani Greenidge talks about his article on the now viral hug + forgiveness of Brandt Jean + Amber Guyger.
Connect with Jelani here:
https://www.facebook.com/jelani.greenidge
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jelanignatural/
https://jelanigreenidge.com/
Listen to his music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqXTZG-tlWY
Read his article here:
https://medium.com/@jelanigreenidge/forgiveness-is-a-gift-dont-turn-it-into-a-weapon-982a82a8e42e
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Tony's college friend Jelani Greenidge talks about his article on the now viral hug + forgiveness of Brandt Jean + Amber Guyger.
Connect with Jelani here:
https://www.facebook.com/jelani.greenidge
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jelanignatural/
https://jelanigreenidge.com/
Listen to his music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqXTZG-tlWY
Read his article here:
https://medium.com/@jelanigreenidge/forgiveness-is-a-gift-dont-turn-it-into-a-weapon-982a82a8e42e
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Holy Cannoli54: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 3): Sunday School + CommunionTony + Wendy COMMUNE on the present issues.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2019-09-2249 minHoly Cannoli53: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 2)It's midnight and Wendy wanted to record an episode, a podcast on pastoral confessions. Uh.... Why not? What could go wrong?
Well, Tony could talk about his BUTT CHEEKS (again) and could offend people with his opinions on SPEAKING IN TONGUES,. So there's that.
Oh, well. It's real, opinionated and the stories of just one pastor. But he still loves Jesus, the Bible and the church (no matter what anyone says!).
We can't speak for everyone's experience but hope in some way you can relate... and laugh.
Anyone...2019-09-0746 min
Holy Cannoli53: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 2)It's midnight and Wendy wanted to record an episode, a podcast on pastoral confessions. Uh.... Why not? What could go wrong?
Well, Tony could talk about his BUTT CHEEKS (again) and could offend people with his opinions on SPEAKING IN TONGUES,. So there's that.
Oh, well. It's real, opinionated and the stories of just one pastor. But he still loves Jesus, the Bible and the church (no matter what anyone says!).
We can't speak for everyone's experience but hope in some way you can relate... and laugh.
Anyone have any church sto...2019-09-0746 minHoly Cannoli52: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 1)Let's do this. Tony starts off a new series of conversations, or CONFESSIONS: sharing real issues, anecdotes, doubts, questions and frustrations about being a pastor.
Submit your ideas, questions, and stories.
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Holy Cannoli52: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 1)Let's do this. Tony starts off a new series of conversations, or CONFESSIONS: sharing real issues, anecdotes, doubts, questions and frustrations about being a pastor.
Submit your ideas, questions, and stories.
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Now, her story is one that gives voice to those who don't---recognizing that every child deserves love, value and the ability to learn and imagine. In 2007 she created her organization GENERATIONS UNITED, in the same year of the biggest devastation of her life. Take a listen to...2019-08-1945 min
Holy Cannoli50: Capital OK: brOKen.Nifty Fifty.
Tony talks about his teeth, broken systems and why we need to keep seeking JUSTICE.
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Tony talks about his teeth, broken systems and why we need to keep seeking JUSTICE.
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http://www.questnovato.com/
Two days a week I'll be driving up north over the Golden Gate Bridge to serve as a co-pastor.
This is Matt's spiritual direction community:
https://www.thechristiancloset.com
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Holy Cannoli49: Tony has a new QUESTBig news! I (Tony) took a part time job serving as a pastor with my friend MATT NIGHTINGALE.
http://www.questnovato.com/
Two days a week I'll be driving up north over the Golden Gate Bridge to serve as a co-pastor.
This is Matt's spiritual direction community:
https://www.thechristiancloset.com
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Message by Tony Gapastione from Trinity Presbyterian Church in San Carlos. June 30th, 2019.
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Holy Cannoli48: Unity costs us.Are we willing to sacrifice what we might lose?
Message by Tony Gapastione from Trinity Presbyterian Church in San Carlos. June 30th, 2019.
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Happy Summer!
Consider DOUBLING your DONATIONS to BraveMaker with our MATCHING CAMPAIGN from a very generous donor!
https://www.bravemaker.com/donate
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2019-06-2539 minHoly Cannoli46: FILM FEST FACTS + nothing but the FACTSWendy interviews
&
Tony MANSPLAINS the BRAVEMAKER film fest.
https://www.bravemaker.com/filmfest
May 31st, June 1-2, 2019!
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Holy Cannoli46: FILM FEST FACTS + nothing but the FACTSWendy interviews
&
Tony MANSPLAINS the BRAVEMAKER film fest.
https://www.bravemaker.com/filmfest
May 31st, June 1-2, 2019!
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Holy Cannoli45: Life + Death Pontificating with TonyIt's been a wild week to think about.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2019-05-0914 minHoly Cannoli44: Sympathy for Judas, Thanos and that annoying jerk in your lifeThis one is all me. Solo. (Tony).
I just saw AVENGERS End Game last night. No spoilers here but I did have my own personal encounter with someone who seemed to be my personal Thanos for thirty minutes. Why did I let a jerk get the best of me? How can I learn to let go of the toxicity spewed out by others?
These words that came from the cross, from a humble man being murdered.
"Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing."
Life...2019-04-2915 min
Holy Cannoli44: Sympathy for Judas, Thanos and that annoying jerk in your lifeThis one is all me. Solo. (Tony).
I just saw AVENGERS End Game last night. No spoilers here but I did have my own personal encounter with someone who seemed to be my personal Thanos for thirty minutes. Why did I let a jerk get the best of me? How can I learn to let go of the toxicity spewed out by others?
These words that came from the cross, from a humble man being murdered.
"Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing."
Life Changing.
V...2019-04-2915 minHoly Cannoli43: Judy Peterson is walking with Jesus and loving like JesusJudy Peterson is a force to be reckoned with. She's a storyteller, pastor and a deep thinker who practices what she preaches until the point of no return...And it's safe to say she'd go even farther than whatever point was drawn in the sand if it meant walking with Jesus where he walked. She's not your typical pastor (and neither was Jesus). She shares her deep pains, great joys and love of God and scripture in this podcast!
Judy gave me (Tony) permission to share her personal email with Holy Cannoli listeners who wanted...2019-04-231h 08
Holy Cannoli43: Judy Peterson is walking with Jesus and loving like JesusJudy Peterson is a force to be reckoned with. She's a storyteller, pastor and a deep thinker who practices what she preaches until the point of no return...And it's safe to say she'd go even farther than whatever point was drawn in the sand if it meant walking with Jesus where he walked. She's not your typical pastor (and neither was Jesus). She shares her deep pains, great joys and love of God and scripture in this podcast!
Judy gave me (Tony) permission to share her personal email with Holy Cannoli listeners who wanted to be in...2019-04-231h 08Holy Cannoli42: Church Clarity with Sarah Ngu + George MekhailClarity is reasonable and ambiguity is harmful.
That is the mission of Sarah Ngu + George Mekhail. To cause less harm for women and the LGBTQ+ community. They promote honesty and transparent communications for churches on their websites and more!
https://www.churchclarity.org/
Follow them on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/churchclarity/
Connection with Sarah
https://twitter.com/sarahngu
and George on Twitter
https://twitter.com/gmekhail
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A discussion on scripture and Stanford.
Here's the group he leads: Christian Union
Connect with him on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/GarrettBrown2
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Find him on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theandrehenry/
Dig in, listen and get activated.
Want to sign up for Andre's HOPE AND HARD PILLS?
http://www.andrerhenry.com/
Want to become a patron of his work and financially support him?
https://www.patreon.com/hopeandhardpills
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2019-03-2756 minHoly Cannoli39: What needs to end? or die?Questions we hate to ask--but--What needs to end? or die? Who needs to be fired?
Dr. Henry Cloud's book NECESSARY ENDINGS inspired this 10 minute podcast reflection by Tony.
@tonygapastione
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Holy Cannoli39: What needs to end? or die?Questions we hate to ask--but--What needs to end? or die? Who needs to be fired?
Dr. Henry Cloud's book NECESSARY ENDINGS inspired this 10 minute podcast reflection by Tony.
@tonygapastione
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2019-03-1809 minHoly Cannoli38: Corinne Oestreich is back (& she meet the Back Street Boys)Corinne (from Ep 27) is back to give us an update about her recent surrogacy experience, her response to Nathan Phillips and the Washington DC right to life protest, as well as her experience at the Grammys! We had to get her back on since she's packing up and moving out of California! Enjoy this interview!
https://www.instagram.com/misscorinne86/
https://www.powwows.com/young-spirit-singers-rocks-the-red-carpet-of-the-grammys/
Up & Coming with BraveMaker
Monday March 25th, 2019
Bias film & Discussion at Century 20 in Redwood City Ca
https://www.bravemaker...2019-03-1146 minHoly Cannoli37: The Naked Pastor: Graffiti Artist on the Walls of ReligionDavid Hayward is a living example of someone embracing the sacred and strange of life. Living in New Brunswick Canada, David is a self proclaimed graffiti artist (on the walls of religion) who goes by "The Naked Pastor." You'll have to listen to find out why. David uses his own stories of pastoring a church in Canada to connect with thousands world-wide online with his personal experience of reconstructing his faith. After leaving his official church pastor position he became self-employed (after some difficult years of learning) and he now curates online communities and enjoys provocative and interactive...2019-03-0454 minHoly Cannoli36: Creating art & culture: special chat with Matt NightingaleWe normally put out our episodes on Monday but since our friend Matt is in town for the Friday 2/22/19 BraveMaker event we recorded a conversation on creating art, church (of course) and culture.
http://mattnightingale.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mattnightingale/
Enjoy!
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Cara's illuminating memoir paints a beautiful path from white privilege toward racial healing, from ignorance toward seeing the image of God in everyone she meets.
Her book on Amazon is here.
https://www.carameredith.com/
https://twitter.com/caramac54
https://www.instagram.com/carameredithwrites/
https://www.facebook.com/carameredithwrites
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Holy Cannoli34: Tony's reflections on leadershipAfter a week of being at Sundance for a week, Tony's feeling a bit nostalgic and reflective around what it means to be a leader (and maybe a bit introspective on the last nine months).
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So he filed some official paperwork with the State of New Jersey where he lived. He quickly found himself in a new story discovering a whole family that was closer than he ever could have imagined.
Something very similar was in a recent documentary called: Three Identical Strangers. (Lamonte was...2019-02-0458 minHoly Cannoli32: Dave Diller is RENOVATINGHe was a PAID pastor, now... he's not paid anymore. He's STILL a pastor (at large) and figuring things out about what it means to be a person of faith and a part of the church (or not), like us all. He's got a lot to say and it's fun. Artist, friend, co-owner of our turtle, CHIP in college.
Meet my friend from college Dave Diller.
https://www.instagram.com/davidcdiller/
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2019-01-2859 minHoly Cannoli31: Dan Collison: Exclude or Be Excluded?Dan is a pastor, teacher and community leader in Minneapolis Minnesota. Dan seeks to affirm and include the LGBTQ+ community in his congregation despite pressure and threats that he could lose ministry credentials, his reputation and maybe even the church in which he leads. Take a listen with an open mind and heart.
Links to give you more background on Dan.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-collison-47b0087/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=e2yCPBcARy8
http://mf4i.org/rev-dan-collison-suspended/
2019-01-211h 03Holy Cannoli30: Values not belief statements with Kevin NeunerOur last conversation of the year is with a pastor, church leader and a theologian who loves the scriptures. The way he thinks about following Jesus will challenge, inspire and potentially rattle you. Take a risk and listen to Kevin Neuner of Palo Alto's Spark Church and see how you might also live the sacred and strange way of living by values instead of belief statements.
https://www.facebook.com/kevin.neuner
https://www.spark.church/
Sunday March 10th, 2019 event:
https://www.spark.church/sexualityscripturesoul
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In this podcast you'll get a sneak peak of a whole new podcast where we interview creators and talk about film and all things creative!
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https://immigrantsrising...2018-12-1047 minHoly Cannoli27: Native American, Advocate and surrogate: Corrine OestreichCorinne is a proud Native American advocating and educating anyone who will listen. She speaks, she writes and she also carries babies...in her womb...for other people...because she's a surrogate mother.
Just in time for the Christmas season listen to the story of a woman giving birth for the benefit of others.
Corinne is occupied Muwekma Ohlone Territory Oglala/Mohawk/Swiss/Indo, Phenomenally Indigenous, and writer for Powwows.com.
Founder of Buffalo Project.
Find out more on her Instagram page.
https://www.instagram.com/misscorinne86/
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Holy Cannoli26: It's the most wonderful time (for SEASON 2) of the yearIf you have a STRANGE/SACRED holiday STORY to share email: podcast@bravemaker.com or shoot us a message on the Facebook page and we'll put it to music and/or Tony will dramatically re-enact it on the podcast.
https://www.facebook.com/holycannolipodcast/
Remember us for your GIVING TUESDAY donations and end of year tax deductible contributions
https://www.bravemaker.com/donate
Wendy recommends podcaster Jen Hatmaker's "favorite things" if you want ideas for good gifts that are ethically sourced.
http://jenhatmaker.com/fall-and-holidays-favorite-things-gift-guide.htm
http://jenhatmaker.com/episode-01-2018-holiday-gift-guide
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https://www.facebook.com/holycannolipodcast/
Remember us for your GIVING TUESDAY donations and end of year tax deductible contributions
https://www.bravemaker.com/donate
Wendy recommends podcaster Jen Hatmaker's "favorite things" if you want ideas for good gifts that are ethically sourced.
http://jenhatmaker.com/fall-and-holidays-favorite-things-gift-guide.htm
http://jenhatmaker.com/episode-01-2018-holiday-gift-guide
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Holy Cannoli24: Q+A with Tony + WendyYou asked. We answered and we didn't hold back.
This episode includes Game of Throne spoilers, potty talk and TMI about Tony's most embarrassing moment. Sorry.
Send your complaints to podcast@bravemaker.com
Adult language advisory.
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This episode includes Game of Throne spoilers, potty talk and TMI about Tony's most embarrassing moment. Sorry.
Send your complaints to podcast@bravemaker.com
Adult language advisory.
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Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie FilmmakingTony Gapastione - Being a Brave Maker!This week we have local actor, writer, producer, director and entrepreneur, Tony Gapastione on the show! Tony talks to us about how he got into filmmaking and his new non-profit Brave Maker which is designed to help local filmmakers tell their stories!
2018-11-051h 08Holy Cannoli23: GIVE US THAT BREAD (Tony Speaks)Jesus taught his disciples to pray: Give us this day our DAILY BREAD. What if it meant more than just asking God for our needs and waiting for provision to fall from the sky? What if it included asking and seeking provision from each other? Think about it and give us your thoughts on the Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/holycannolipodcast
Also---apologies in advance--Tony sings on this episode...and he sings CHER ...but it's Jack from Will and Grace's fault. Listen for the story.
If you want to donate financially or through our AMAZON wishlist
click here:
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Holy Cannoli23: GIVE US THAT BREAD (Tony Speaks)Jesus taught his disciples to pray: Give us this day our DAILY BREAD. What if it meant more than just asking God for our needs and waiting for provision to fall from the sky? What if it included asking and seeking provision from each other? Think about it and give us your thoughts on the Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/holycannolipodcast
Also---apologies in advance--Tony sings on this episode...and he sings CHER ...but it's Jack from Will and Grace's fault. Listen for the story.
If you want to donate financially or through our AMAZON wishlist
click here:
https://www...2018-11-0540 min
Holy Cannoli22: Anjelah Johnson is MORE THAN funnyShe's known as a comedienne who makes people laugh but she has a heart for justice and truth...and wants you to know there are TWO THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO if you meet her at one of her shows. So watch out or she will CUT you...but she LOVES Jesus so it's all good.
Follow her on her socials
https://twitter.com/anjelahjohnson
https://www.instagram.com/anjelahjohnson/
Get tickets to her shows & check out her tour and swag here:
http://anjelah.com/
Watch NEIGHBOR on Amazon and see Anjelah in Tony's short film.
http://www.neighborfilm.com/
...2018-10-2949 minHoly Cannoli22: Anjelah Johnson is MORE THAN funnyShe's known as a comedienne who makes people laugh but she has a heart for justice and truth...and wants you to know there are TWO THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO if you meet her at one of her shows. So watch out or she will CUT you...but she LOVES Jesus so it's all good.
Follow her on her socials
https://twitter.com/anjelahjohnson
https://www.instagram.com/anjelahjohnson/
Get tickets to her shows & check out her tour and swag here:
http://anjelah.com/
Watch NEIGHBOR on Amazon and see Anjelah in Tony's short film.
http://www.neighborfilm.com/
...2018-10-2949 minHoly Cannoli21: Another Christian Coming Out story with Jerron HessGood friend of Matt Nightingale---Jerron Hess tells his story of growing up in a small German Baptist Community that sought to steer clear of any influence from the world in order to preserve their faith and christian community. He realized he needed to come out with his sexuality, leave the community, and step out into the world to both find and accept himself.
He's quite the creative artist and tells a compelling narrative of his coming out experience that reminds us how life is both sacred and strange.
Follow his life and art at www.instagram.com/gaygermanbaptist
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Support...2018-10-221h 07Holy Cannoli20: 5 Questions about Homosexuality with Matt NighingaleFriend of the podcast MATT NIGHTINGALE (Ep 9 & 10) received a lot of feedback and questions from his story. He gracefully responded to one earnest podcast listener's inquiries with a personal audio recording and gave us permission to share it here!
Here are the 5:
1) Is homosexuality a sin? How do we know?
2) Can we share some resources?
3) Since it appears that God's design is heterosexuality (penises and vaginas, babies, etc.), how is homosexuality OK?
4) How can an ally be an ally without seeming to support all the brokenness in the LGBTQ community too?
5) How does early childhood trauma play into the development...2018-10-1533 min
Holy Cannoli19: More thoughts on suicide & social media aggression with Tony & WendyThe whole conversation started when Wendy asked me (Tony) why I post certain things on social media and we ended up just talking and recording the whole thing as a podcast! In addition we had a great time digesting this week's craziness in our country (Supreme Court nomination) as well as responding to last week's episode 18 on suicide.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2018-10-0841 minHoly Cannoli19: More thoughts on suicide & social media aggression with Tony & WendyThe whole conversation started when Wendy asked me (Tony) why I post certain things on social media and we ended up just talking and recording the whole thing as a podcast! In addition we had a great time digesting this week's craziness in our country (Supreme Court nomination) as well as responding to last week's episode 18 on suicide.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2018-10-0841 minHoly Cannoli18: The Color of Grief with Kristin EberweinA brave, in-depth and honest discussion with a mother who lost her son to suicide in the same year her husband suffered through cancer yet found hope through the most unthinkable journey of pain.
Great tips about how to understand grief as well as insight for parents who care for children with depression and/or mental illness.
Listeners should be advised: This discussion may trigger strong emotions.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2018-10-011h 17Holy Cannoli17: From Criminal Record to Stanford Grad with Gabe LomeliGabe grew up in Stockton and was the first of his family to go to college. He had his heart set on a certain destiny but his plans were changed when we found himself arrested and sitting in jail for a week, an event that heaped shame upon his life. That criminal record attached to his name prevented him from getting the job he always wanted. Instead he went on a strange journey that brought him many sacred experiences (including crying in his car) that eventually gave him a tassel from Stanford University.
Connect with him on instagram:
https://www...2018-09-241h 07Holy Cannoli16: Everyone's flawed. Admit it, get over it, talk about it.Filmmakers Sean McCarthy & Elizabeth Mitchell created an award winning digital series on iTunes & Amazon called DOUCHEHOLICS. Can you find HOLY MOMENTS in raunchy comedy and jokes about male anatomy? Listen to find out. We had lots of deep discussions about life, guilt, storytelling, male anatomy, films, and male anatomy. Yes, lots of crotch talk. Sorry?! Needless to say, this episode has lots of ADULT LANGUAGE not for sensitive or young ears.
Find them on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lizziepotpie/
https://www.instagram.com/g_wanderer/
Their series website:
http://www.doucheaholics.com/
Their production company:
https://guerillawanderers.com/
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...2018-09-171h 01Holy Cannoli15: Do we truly see? Can we hear? What are we missing?Tony shares a message he gave with a local Bay Area church on hearing and seeing God..in the strangest most unexpected ways through content that we might dismiss as being uncomfortable or inappropriate. What is God saying to us through TV shows like THE HAND MAID'S TALE? or Recent films like SORRY TO BOTHER YOU or BLINDPSPOTTING. Sometimes many of us judge pop-culture for all it's raunchiness but if we are willing (and can handle it) we just might encounter truth that could change our lives...afterall even the Bible is rated R at times.
Choose ONE. Hope to...2018-09-1050 min
Holy Cannoli15: Do we truly see? Can we hear? What are we missing?Tony shares a message he gave with a local Bay Area church on hearing and seeing God..in the strangest most unexpected ways through content that we might dismiss as being uncomfortable or inappropriate. What is God saying to us through TV shows like THE HAND MAID'S TALE? or Recent films like SORRY TO BOTHER YOU or BLINDPSPOTTING. Sometimes many of us judge pop-culture for all it's raunchiness but if we are willing (and can handle it) we just might encounter truth that could change our lives...afterall even the Bible is rated R at times.
Choose ONE. Hope to...2018-09-1050 minHoly Cannoli14: Conflict is necessary, get better w/ Michelle VilchezMichelle Vilchez is the executive director of the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center in the Bay Area. She's passionate about creating empathetic communities and helping humans get better at conflict, take responsibilities for their emotions, and improve their abilities to resolve conflict better by learning to listen, ask questions, make observations and be aware of one's tone of voice and body language.
She speaks all across the country building bridges where there are divisions in faith communities and those interested in being equipped to have difficult conversations around race, politics, sexual orientation and more.
http://www.pcrcweb.org/
October 12, 2018 event tickets:
...2018-09-031h 14Holy Cannoli13: Does the Bible disagree with itself? w/ Dr. Daniel KirkThe Bible must be the most debated text of all time. What does it really mean? What is story? What is commandment? What is poetic license and what is history? In episode 13 Tony talks with his former seminary professor DR. DANIEL KIRK about how we can read the Bible better.
Blog Tony wrote on getting a C
https://tonys2cents.blogspot.com/2009/05/average-theologian.html
Article from Luke Timothy Johnson
https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/homosexuality-church-0
Want to support the work of this podcast? Consider donating monthly or a one time gift:
https://www.bravemaker.com/
Books from Daniel Kirk
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Holy Cannoli13: Does the Bible disagree with itself? w/ Dr. Daniel KirkThe Bible must be the most debated text of all time. What does it really mean? What is story? What is commandment? What is poetic license and what is history? In episode 13 Tony talks with his former seminary professor DR. DANIEL KIRK about how we can read the Bible better.
Blog Tony wrote on getting a C
https://tonys2cents.blogspot.com/2009/05/average-theologian.html
Article from Luke Timothy Johnson
https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/homosexuality-church-0
Want to support the work of this podcast? Consider donating monthly or a one time gift:
https://www.bravemaker.com/
Books from Daniel Kirk
https://www...2018-08-271h 17Holy Cannoli12: God+Suicide+Adoption+Hope=Part 2 with Tony's mom RobinPart 2 of the conversation with Tony's mom, Robin. **Warning**
This conversation contains strong words and discussion about suicide. October 14th, 2012 Tony's grandma took her own life. In this episode Robin discusses and processes the grief of losing her mom and how beauty came from dark times. Robin also shares about fostering and adopting kids and how she came to hear God's voice and let Jesus out of her proverbial closet.
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Holy Cannoli12: God+Suicide+Adoption+Hope=Part 2 with Tony's mom RobinPart 2 of the conversation with Tony's mom, Robin. **Warning**
This conversation contains strong words and discussion about suicide. October 14th, 2012 Tony's grandma took her own life. In this episode Robin discusses and processes the grief of losing her mom and how beauty came from dark times. Robin also shares about fostering and adopting kids and how she came to hear God's voice and let Jesus out of her proverbial closet.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holycannoli/support2018-08-2054 minHoly Cannoli11: God speaks in strange places (w/ Tony's mom: Robin)We all hear voices. We hear our own negative voices in our head, sometimes they come from loved ones or we hear demeaning put-downs at school and at work...but when/if we listen..we'll hear the gentle, loving and compassionate voice of God that woos us and tells us who we really are. Usually it's simple words like, "I love you," or "I am here." Sometimes it's one word. "RUN!!" Stay tuned to hear Tony's mom, Robin, share her story of finding herself in an unwanted pregnancy, healing from the pain of physical and emotional abuse and hearing God's...2018-08-1331 min
Holy Cannoli11: God speaks in strange places (w/ Tony's mom: Robin)We all hear voices. We hear our own negative voices in our head, sometimes they come from loved ones or we hear demeaning put-downs at school and at work...but when/if we listen..we'll hear the gentle, loving and compassionate voice of God that woos us and tells us who we really are. Usually it's simple words like, "I love you," or "I am here." Sometimes it's one word. "RUN!!" Stay tuned to hear Tony's mom, Robin, share her story of finding herself in an unwanted pregnancy, healing from the pain of physical and emotional abuse and hearing God's...2018-08-1331 minHoly Cannoli9: God is Good & I am Gay (part 1) with Matt NightingaleEpisode 9 features one of my (Tony) best friends. This story has spanned almost twenty years and has been instrumental in shaping how I see one of culture's most challenging issues around sexuality and theology. This story is personal but has so many ramifications on how we see and treat people in the church but also any where in the world we encounter someone of the LGBTQ community. I'm grateful for the freedom to be able to discuss this important issue. I believe it will open your mind and challenge your assumptions in both a sacred and strange ways.
Matt's story...2018-07-3035 min
Holy Cannoli9: God is Good & I am Gay (part 1) with Matt NightingaleEpisode 9 features one of my (Tony) best friends. This story has spanned almost twenty years and has been instrumental in shaping how I see one of culture's most challenging issues around sexuality and theology. This story is personal but has so many ramifications on how we see and treat people in the church but also any where in the world we encounter someone of the LGBTQ community. I'm grateful for the freedom to be able to discuss this important issue. I believe it will open your mind and challenge your assumptions in both a sacred and strange ways.
Matt's story...2018-07-3035 minHoly Cannoli5: Why movies are my mission with Tony GapastioneIn episode FIVE Tony and Wendy are back together to banter and talk about Tony's passion for movies, staying in the Bay Area for the new endeavor called Brave Maker, and why it's good to have the $#!T scared out of you sometimes. Also we welcome our first podcast sponsor: www.kumbregear.com. Go shopping!
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Holy Cannoli5: Why movies are my mission with Tony GapastioneIn episode FIVE Tony and Wendy are back together to banter and talk about Tony's passion for movies, staying in the Bay Area for the new endeavor called Brave Maker, and why it's good to have the $#!T scared out of you sometimes. Also we welcome our first podcast sponsor: www.kumbregear.com. Go shopping!
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Holy Cannoli4: Tony's strange awakeningIn episode 4 Tony goes back to his roots. He discusses his journey of faith, discovering his passion and calling to create, and wrestling with understanding of how God was involved in it all. We have added a "grown-up language" warning at the beginning of podcasts with some potential uncomfortable or explicit language! So parents, or anyone with sensitive ears with an aversion toward conversations of sex or expletives... YOU'VE BEEN WARNED (as our daughter would say). You might want to avoid listening or else secretly listen when no one else is around. NO SHAME! God loves you. Oh, and please...2018-06-2535 minHoly Cannoli4: Tony's strange awakeningIn episode 4 Tony goes back to his roots. He discusses his journey of faith, discovering his passion and calling to create, and wrestling with understanding of how God was involved in it all. We have added a "grown-up language" warning at the beginning of podcasts with some potential uncomfortable or explicit language! So parents, or anyone with sensitive ears with an aversion toward conversations of sex or expletives... YOU'VE BEEN WARNED (as our daughter would say). You might want to avoid listening or else secretly listen when no one else is around. NO SHAME! God loves you. Oh, and please...2018-06-2535 min
The Tyler Wagner ShowTony Gapastione: Writer, Director, And ProducerTony Gapastione shares his wisdom on The Business Blast Podcast! You can learn more about Tony here: http://www.tonygapastione.com/
This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite and join the free community at http://authorsunite.com/.
Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast!
Tyler
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Holy Cannoli3: The power (and awkwardness) of hugs with Carol KerrIn this episode we (Tony and Wendy) talk with CAROL KERR, Wendy's mom! Carol was the one who suggested the name of the podcast. We talk about the power (and awkwardness of hugs) and how we can experience God's healing in uncomfortable interactions. We also talk about why we need to accept ourselves, who we are and what we bring to the world.
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Holy Cannoli2: The name choiceTony and Wendy discuss what to name the podcast with suggestions from friends and family. See how WHACK JOB got overruled.
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Holy Cannoli1: Who are we and why are we here? Tony & Wendy GapastioneThis is the very first season episode ONE of Holy Cannoli! A podcast about making sense of who we are and why we are here! Life is sacred and life is strange. In E1S1 my wife Wendy and I discuss what the podcast will be. We discuss elements of our marriage how we see the world and each other. We discuss what we should name this podcast. I had strong opinions and so did she. Who ultimately won? Well, you'll have to listen to find out.
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The Why Behind The WhatS.1 Episode Four: 1440 And Counting with Tony GapastioneIn this episode, I interview Tony Gapastione. He is an actor, pastor, and filmmaker. Most recently, he released his film 1440 and Counting and will soon begin production on his second film, Neighbor.
You can find out more about Tony, his work and films at tonygap.com
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The Sound RoomThe Sound Room Episode 13In Episode 13, Tony Gapastione discussed his faith in Jesus and why he chooses Him. Tony also answers your questions on Periscope, make sure to follow Tony at @tonygapastione!2015-10-2700 min