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Fatherhood, Video Games & Carnivals w/ Fr. Anthony Sciarappa | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 342
Taylor & Fr. Anthony discuss fatherhood in preparation for Father's Day & Taylor shares one of his weirdest stories as a dad. They also discuss the morality of video games & talk about the book "Get Your Life Back" by John Eldredge.
In an episode filled with laughter & new nicknames, Taylor & Fr. Anthony kick off the episode by talking about this weekend's celebration of Father's Day. Taylor shares a Catechism passage that may be the most dads have ever been represented by the Church. He also shares one of the strangest moral conundrums he has ever had as a Father that happened this past week.
The show continues with a discussion on the morality of video games. Taylor accidentally made a decision in a video game that may get him kicked out of the Church lol. He shares his shame with Fr. Anthony and they discuss if it is sinful to commit sins in a video games.
To close the show, Taylor shares some reflections from a book he has been reading by John Eldredge called "Get Your Life Back." They discuss carnivals, actively loving God, finding restoration for our tired souls & how to handle other people's bad theology.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
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Produced & Edited by Taylor Schroll
Episode art by Sarah Allen
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Fat Guy in a Little Coat & Cold Takes w/Jon Blevins | Ep 267
Taylor scolds Jon for not sharing big news in his life. Taylor shares two new things in his life: one frustrating and one hilarious. Then Taylor throws some random cold takes at Jon to see what his reaction is. We hope you enjoy this episode and your Thanksgiving!
Taylor starts the show by getting after Jon for not sharing two big announcements with him. He then shares two new things in his life: one of which is hilarious and the other frustrating.
They both share their experiences of being home with their kids without their wives and how different those two experiences were.
And finally, they close the show with a segment of "cold takes." Some people like hot takes, but these takes are so random that no one could accuse them of being hot.
We hope you enjoy this episode and your Thanksgiving!
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 193
Taylor compliments Fr. Anthony to start the show so he knew he was in for a wild show. They chat family, parenthood, & people saying dumb things so Fr. Harrison Ayre comes to save the day by sharing how we can all be smarter. Enjoy this episode of Clerically Forte!
Fr. Anthony cohosts and gets complimented right off the bat so he knew he was in for a heck of a show lol. They respond to people saying dumb things about priests, Taylor's wins and losses as a person and father this week & much more.
Our guest this week is Fr. Harrison Ayre so you could say this episode is Forte Speaking. Or Clerically Forte. Or Clerically Catholic. Or whichever you think is funniest. Fr. Anthony shares duel citizen ship as a host of both shows so we had a little fun at his expense and then Fr. Harrison shared how we can all be smarter. Good times! Listen to Clerically Speaking wherever you find podcasts.
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Episode art by Rebekah Landry.
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 174
Jon Blevins is now a girl dad so he and Taylor discuss fatherhood. Taylor’s best friend joins the show and we mostly ask him why he’s not Catholic yet and get insight into High School Taylor. Finally, Jon and Taylor discuss the Super Bowl and share their respective rants on the halftime show.
Jon “Bearded” Blevins cohosts AND IS NOW A GIRL DAD! The guys discuss fatherhood: the joys, difficulties and expectations vs. reality.
Then Taylor's best friend joins the fray. He's in town visiting so Taylor brought him on the show. Don't tell anyone, but he's Protestant. So we mostly ask him why he's not Catholic and he shares insight into Taylor's childhood. Really a grand ol time!
In the final segment, Jon and Taylor discuss the Super Bowl and share their respective rants on the Halftime show. Twas fun :)
Episode art by Rebekah Landry.
All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 120
Shaun McAfee cohosts as the guys talk about how there is sooo much more to our relationship with God than we often think. They also discuss the joys of Fatherhood with the help of Pokemon, Ariana Grande & the founder of Stay Close to Christ.
Shaun McAfee cohosts as we discuss how there is sooo much more in store for us than we often think in our relationship with God. We also talk about the joys of fatherhood, including conversations about Pokemon, Ariana Grande and what this all has to do with our faith.
The guys are joined this week by the founder of "Stay Close to Christ." We talk about how he was inspired to start a company to help people live their faith, and how it all started in his classroom. We also discuss tips for new dads(from two semi-decent Catholic parents). Use the code "forte" on your next Stay Close to Christ order for 20% off.
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Appearance on the "Dude Catholic" Show
I made an appearance on the Dude Catholic Show to talks about the joys and struggles of fatherhood. Tune in to the podcast here!
Earlier this month, I had a blast as a guest of the "Dude Catholic" podcast!
We laughed, we got serious-ish, we laughed some more... they said I was loved by dustpans around the world....it was great! Me and the fellas shared in the joys and struggles of fatherhood. Listen to the show now on iTunes, Google Play or Soundcloud below.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 53
Two guests this week in two-time surfing world champion and hard core Catholic, Bear Woznick, and the President of Ignatius Press, Mark Brumley. We talk about manhood, being a father and the Protestant Reformation.
This episode, I talk about the birth of my 3rd child Felicity this past week and share another thing I've learned about my relationship with God from being a Father.
In the second segment, I speak with two-time world surfing champion, Bear Woznick. Bear is a hardcore Catholic who is using his platform to call men to a higher standard of faith and excellence. We talk about his TV Show "Long Ride Home" and his new online community for Catholic men called "Bear's Man Cave."
In the final segment, I speak with the president of Ignatius Press, Mark Brumley, about the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation this month. Ignatius Press is highlighting a book by Hilarie Belloc entitled "Characters of the Reformation" that goes into detail about some of the key players in the world of religion and politics at the time. I find the whole time period fascinating and enjoyed the interview. I hope you do as well.
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 29
Huge episode with the winner of the Ministry Madness Bracket revealed live on the air! Tune in now to find out who won and to hear an interview with the fellas from "The Catholic Man Show."
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This is a HUUUUUGE episode with the hosts of the "Catholic Man Show" joining me for an interview AND I reveal the WINNER of the Ministry Madness Bracket!
1st Segment-Mass Text. We dive into last Sunday's readings and I explain how the connection between the 1st reading and the Gospel absolutely blew my mind!
2nd Segment-The hosts of the popular radio show and podcast "The Catholic Man Show" join me to talk about manly spirituality. Adam Minihan and David Niles are hilarious dudes doing great things for the Church!
3rd Segment-The moment we have all been waiting for! After two weeks of voting, the Ministry Madness winner has been decided by you, the fan. Tune in to hear the top ten finisher countdown and a look into some key matchups that ended neck and neck!
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 26
Lent has been a struggle for me this year. I share what has been going on and how a little book written by a monk over 1000 years ago is helping me through it.
I am also joined by "The Catholic Hack" Joe McClane. He shares his amazing life story about how God completely changed his life and what he learned about Fatherhood through it.
Let's be honest....Lent has been a struggle for me this year, and in talking to others, I know I'm not alone. I share what has been going on and how a little book written by a monk over 1000 years ago is helping me through it.
I am also joined by "The Catholic Hack" Joe McClane. He shares his amazing life story about how God completely changed his life and what he learned about Fatherhood through the ups and downs and life.
0:00-16:20 Lent Struggles
16:20-43:30 Joe McClane
43:30-51:57 Our Father in Heaven
References in the Podcast:
"How A Muslim on TV Made Me A Better Catholic" Blog
"Good Good Father" Song by Chris Tomlin