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The Shift Film, Advent & Matt Rife w/ Allison Sullivan | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 367
Allison walked the red carpet for "The Shift" premiere in LA. She & Taylor shares what their ruminating on during their Advent & they debate the cancellation of comedian Matt Rife.
Allison has been hyping up The Shift film for about a year now and was invited to walk the red carpet at the premiere! FANCY! She shares about that experience she shared with her son & discusses Christian art in the public sphere.
Allison also wrote a new talk for Advent and shares some of the highlights from that. Taylor shares what he has been pondering throughout this season of preparation and Allison is shocked by how insightful it was. Taylor was both hurt & happy with this outcome.
Finally, they end the show sharing their differing opinions on Matt Rife's new special. He has been called to be "cancelled" over some of his jokes. Allison agrees, Taylor thinks it might be taking it a bit too far. They talk about where comedy & morality mix & when they clearly don't.
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Christmas Episode with Comedian Aaron Weber & Fr. Anthony Sciarappa | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 320
Comedian Aaron Weber is back with Taylor & Fr. Anthony to share a hilarious moral dilemma he found himself in. Taylor & Fr. Anthony also share some Christmas insights & Father has to answer spur of the moment theology questions in our new "plane theology" segment.
Aaron Weber, Father Anthony and Taylor unite for their annual Christmas episode! They debate a theory about comedy that Father Anthony has and Aaron shares the funniest moral dilemma he found himself in that we've ever heard! Check out Aaron's comedy at http://aaronwebercomedy.com/.
In the rest of the episode, Taylor & Fr. Anthony touch base on how their Advent went, share some Christmas insights and Taylor shares about a funny announcement made before Mass at his parish.
To close the show, they do their new segment "Plane Theology" where Taylor puts Fr. Anthony on the spot with theology questions he got no prep time for. This week's topics include if the Apostles were baptized, if demons can hear our thoughts and if Mary knew.
Merry Christmas y'all from the Forte Catholic family!
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Positivity, Evangelization & Cancel Culture w/Kathryn Whitaker | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 319
Kathryn joins Taylor in studio to share some exciting news! They talk about the gift of positivity & the Church's mandate to evangelize. Kathryn also helps Taylor write an upcoming talk he is giving on cancel culture.
From all of us at Forte Catholic, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Kathryn joins Taylor in studio to share some exciting news! They talk about the gift of positivity & the Church's mandate to evangelize. Kathryn also helps Taylor write an upcoming talk he is giving on cancel culture.
From all of us at Forte Catholic, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
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Broken Podcaster, Soccer, Spelling Bees & Anxiety w/Allison Sullivan | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 318
Allison Sullivan joins Taylor as he shares how podcasting has broken him in two ways: one during Mass and the other in normal conversations. They also discuss their thoughts on soccer, the World Cup, spelling bees and dealing with anxiety.
Allison Sullivan joins Taylor as he shares how podcasting has broken him in two ways: one during Mass and the other in normal conversations. They also discuss their thoughts on soccer during the World Cup, a difficult story from a spelling bee(didn't see that one coming) and some overall thoughts on dealing with anxiety and seasonal depression.
We're not therapists but we hope you and enjoy our honest conversation with the signature Forte Catholic laughter through the pain ;)
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Getting Fired, Catholic Heroes & Christmas Music w/Will Hickl & Chris Bartlett | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 315
Chris Bartlett is our guest cohost and he talks with Taylor about an event they both get fired from lol. He also brings a new game where he gives Taylor marvel heroes and asks how they would use their talents to benefit the Church. Will Hickl of Novum Records joins the show to share about their Christmas album. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Chris Bartlett is our guest cohost and he talks with Taylor about an event they both get fired from lol. Chris also brings a new game where he gives Taylor marvel heroes and asks how they would use their talents to benefit the Church. It's a blast!
Will Hickl joins the show to share about his Catholic record label Novum Records and to share some of their Christmas album. As this is our Thanksgiving episode, we know many people start decorating for Christmas sometime this week, including listening to Christmas music so we have a great selection of Advent/Christmas songs to help you prepare the way for Jesus over the next month.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Forte Catholic!
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 114
In the final Advent show of 2018, Allison Sullivan co-hosts as we talk waiting, suffering, giving back and of course…the fact that we’re all dumb dumb DUMB sheep.
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. To make being charitable and holy easy, click here! 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 suffering.
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From all of us here at Forte Catholic, we hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 112
As Advent kicks off, we talk about finding rest in this season of hustle and bustle. We also chat with seminarian Travis Crotty about “A Day in the Life” of a seminarian and his insights from a recent media fast. We also chat what we’re doing for Advent this year!
Taylor 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 give us a behind the scenes look into preparation for the priesthood. He shares particularly about the media fast he took and its implications for us this Advent season.
In the final segment, we chat about what we are doing for Advent & how it is one of our favorite seasons to draw us back into the life of Christ.
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 62
Christmas Episode 2017! Last minute preparations with Rod Stewart and sharing of Christmas joy with Brian Baudoin and Producer Sam!
Final week of Advent and last show before Christmas!
We kick off the episode with the only way I know how....with the vocal talent of Rod Stewart and what the heck that has to do with Advent.
We also look at the readings from the 4th Sunday in Advent which are being overshadowed by Christmas Eve on the same day!
Consistent listener Brian Baudoin makes his on air debut(finally!)as he joins Taylor and producer Sam to talk about the best ways to prepare in Advent and favorite Christmas memories. They also play "True or False" Christmas Story Edition(from Download Youth Ministry). The game is much more difficult than you would think!
From our team at Forte Catholic, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 61
This is hands down the most I have laughed in recording a show all year! It is almost Christmas and this episode is truly a holiday treat! With multiple games, countdowns of favorite Christmas songs and the Christmas story from the mouths of babes, don't miss out on this episode as we all prepare for Christmas together!
This is hands down the most I have laughed in recording a show all year! It is almost Christmas and this episode is truly a holiday treat!
With no guest today, it was just the normal crew in the studio playing games like Advent Bingo and guessing Taylor's favorite Christmas carols and hymns. We laughed the whole time and hope you will laugh along with us as you listen and play the games as you listen. Test your knowledge and see if you are smarter than the Forte Catholic crew(probably not all that difficult) Special holiday gifts for those who beat us at the games!
In the final segment, we hear the Christmas story from the mouths of babes(from this video). Hilarious but also sparks some final thoughts from Taylor on how to prepare and engage in this Advent/Christmas season.
Photo by DJ Christmas
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 60
I am joined by Academy Award nominee Timothy Reckart, Director of "The Star" to discuss his fresh take on the Christmas story. We also kick off the Catholic New Year with how to utilize the season of Advent to refocus our life on Christ and prepare to be renewed by Him this Christmas.
It's not every day you get an Academy Award nominated director on your show!
In the second segment of this week's show, I am joined by Timothy Reckart, the director of this year's Christmas hit "The Star" to discuss the movie and how it came about. The film is an intriguing animated take on the Christmas story from the perspective of the animals around the birth of Christ. With the voice talent of Oprah Winfrey, Tracy Morgan, Tyler Perry, Patricia Heaton, Keegan Michael-Key, Zachary Levi, Kelly Clarkson and many more, this film is a sure fire hit for you and your family this holiday season! Check out the trailer below!
In the 1st and 3rd segments of the show, Taylor talks about Advent and how we can utilize this season of preparation, waiting and rejuvenation to refocus our life on Jesus and rest in His peace.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 12
Tune in to this week's show from Red-C Radio for a conversation about finishing Advent strong, some advent/Christmas songs, overcoming failure, and an interview with local youth minister Darren Seibert about celebrating the holidays as a family and more.
Tune in to this week's show from Red-C Radio for a conversation about finishing Advent strong, some advent/Christmas songs, overcoming failure, and an interview with local youth minister Darren Seibert about celebrating the holidays as a family and more.
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Thanks and have a Merry Christmas!