The goal of the Forte Catholic Podcast is to inspire, uplift, and share the Good News in a way that will help you take the next step in your faith, no matter where you are on your journey with God.

Taylor Schroll 10/30/24 Taylor Schroll 10/30/24

Burying St. Joseph, Angry Parishioners & Sinning in Church w/ Fr. Anthony Sciarappa | Forte Catholic Podcast 404

Fr. Anthony gets off an all-time rant, Taylor ponders changing his stance on burying St. Joseph to sell his house & asks the good priest some confession themed theological questions.

Working in the Church can be difficult. Fr. Anthony is proving that with the week he is currently having! He goes off about how crazy parishioners can be and Taylor just sits there with a stupid big grin on his face.

Then, Taylor gives an update on his house not selling and how it may be time for his to reconsider his previous stance on a popular superstition and/or Catholic practice in order to sell the house more quickly.

Finally, Taylor asks some questions about commiting sins in a Church which leads to some fun thought experiments.

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Taylor Schroll 2/21/24 Taylor Schroll 2/21/24

GOF Wedding, Internet Friends & Long Homilies w/ Allison Sullivan | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 377

Taylor shares about traveling to North Carolina for the GOF wedding, having a great time with dozens of internet friends he met in person for the first time & some new fancy food that made him realize he's an idiot. This leads to Allison sharing about her own wedding & some hilarious stories of her kids in Mass.

Taylor shares about he and his wife's recent trip to North Carolina for the Game of Favorites wedding between our friends Peter and Yenza. They met dozens of internet friends in person for the first time, had a tremendous time celebrating the newlyweds & some fancy food(that made Taylor realize he's an idiot!) This leads to Allison sharing about her own wedding, some hilarious stories of her kids in Mass & Schitt's Creek(of course!).

Taylor also shares about one of the longest homilies he's ever heard and some of the strangest things he saw at a recent Mass. It's like they did EVERYTHING POSSIBLE to make the Mass a hostage situation.

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Taylor Schroll 11/29/23 Taylor Schroll 11/29/23

Working Together & Finding Love w/ Sarah Allen | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 365

Taylor is joined by his friend & co-worker Sarah Allen this week. Sarah shares what it's like to work with Taylor, how it's different than the first time & gives a glimpse into life behind the scenes here. Sarah also got married earlier this year (yay!). She shares the cool story of how she met her husband, how the early months of marriage have gone & Taylor's role at her wedding. They also discuss people getting married later, the lack of young people going on dates & young Catholic ladies longing for marriage.

Taylor is joined by his friend & co-worker Sarah Allen this week. She started working with Forte Catholic earlier this year helping edit podcasts. This is now their second time working together so Sarah shares what it's like to work with Taylor, how it's different than the first time & gives a glimpse into life behind the scenes here.

Sarah also got married earlier this year (yay!). She shares the cool story of how she met her husband, how the early months of marriage have gone & Taylor's role at her wedding. They also discuss people getting married later, the lack of young people going on dates & young Catholic ladies longing for marriage.

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Taylor Schroll 11/8/23 Taylor Schroll 11/8/23

Spiritual Growth & Hot Ones w/ Fr. Anthony Sciarappa | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 362

Learning a spiritual growth plan from Teenage Jesus, hearing personal growth quips from the great Zig Ziglar & Fr. Anthony eats spicy stuff while trying to answer Bible Trivia and respond to Taylor's hot takes.

Fr. Anthony is back to discuss the lost years of Jesus with Taylor. There is ONE verse that covers the majority of Jesus' life from when He is a teen until His public ministry. We talk about what this verse means for our own spiritual growth & some Father gives some practical tips.

They also discuss one of Taylor's leadership heroes, Zig Ziglar. He played a large role in Taylor's formation in college so they discuss some of his most famous quotes.

Then finally, the moment you've all been waiting for...Fr. Anthony does the hot ones challenge. While he eats progressively hotter hot sauces, Taylor asks him questions about fire in the Bible & gets his thoughts on some Catholic hot takes.

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Taylor Schroll 7/13/22 Taylor Schroll 7/13/22

Chaotic Energy, Marriage & Saint Miracles w/JMJ Missions & Allison Sullivan | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 297

Allison Sullivan cohosts with Taylor Schroll with the most chaotic episode they've ever done together! They were all over the place & got increasingly grumpy with each other...which they realized was due to them both being hangry. Along the way they tackle work/life balance, professional success, meeting your heroes, marriage and much more. The founders of JMJ Missions share their favorite saint miracle stories.

Our guests this week are the founders of JMJ Missions. They are content creators, speakers & share their favorite saint miracle stories. Check out their podcast wherever you enjoy podcasts.

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Taylor Schroll 3/31/21 Taylor Schroll 3/31/21

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 233

Amanda Vernon guest cohosts to share crazy travel stories, odd dating/breakup stories, & strange marriage insights. They also discuss their vastly different music careers & overcoming nervousness.

Amanda Vernon came to town and cohosted with Taylor this week. The show kicked off as they shared crazy travel stories, odd dating/breakup stories(including one of them dating a future priest) and strange marriage insights.

Next, they talk about their vastly different singing careers(one being successful and the other being Taylor). This leads to a conversation about nervousness, overcoming it and the comfort that comes with practice.

We hope you enjoy today's show! If you do, please like/subscribe/share. Thanks!

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Taylor Schroll 2/18/21 Taylor Schroll 2/18/21

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 227

Taylor & Edmund Mitchell discuss what life in Texas has been like this week and we get to know our stand in cohost. Taylor asks a ton of very strange theological questions and gets a few other things off his chest his been wondering about including the 2 becoming 1, the 99 sheep, cryptocurrency, Jesus the business owner and much more.

WHAT! A! WEEK!

Hell has frozen over and now living in Texas has become a frozen hell. Edmund Mitchell steps up to cohost.

We discuss what life in Texas has been like this week and get to know our stand in cohost. Taylor asks a ton of very strange theological questions and gets a few other things off his chest his been wondering about including the 2 becoming 1, the 99 sheep, cryptocurrency, Jesus the business owner and much more.

Thanks for your patience in getting this episode out. It was a rough week in Texas with the winter storm. I hope you enjoy the show. We worked our butts off to get it to ya :)

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Taylor Schroll 4/8/20 Taylor Schroll 4/8/20

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 183

Jon Blevins cohosts and we find ourselves in the middle of a cancelled Holy Week. We chat about a couple ways we're trying to enter in to the beauty of this week even though we're stuck at home. We’re joined by Lauren Montgomery of the Catholic Commons podcast on this forced Monasticism we find ourselves in(well not Taylor...but whatevs lol).

Jon Blevins cohosts and we find ourselves in the middle of a cancelled Holy Week. We chat about a couple ways we're trying to enter in to the beauty of this week even though we're stuck at home. We also discuss all the online content, have VERY different takes on Tiger King, Taylor crying watching TV(again)and a discussion on w/Lauren Montgomery of the Catholic Commons podcast on this forced Monasticism we find ourselves in(well not Taylor...but whatevs lol).

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Taylor Schroll 4/1/20 Taylor Schroll 4/1/20

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 182

Allison Sullivan has become a TikTok mom during the quarantine, Taylor is identifying with antagonists in Scripture way too much and Edmund Mitchell shares his internal monologue with us. We hope this brings you joy in the midst of the craziness :)

Allison Sullivan cohosts and tries to figure out how to record from home and shares how her and her husband are spending their time very differently during the quarantine. Allison is now a TikTok mom and its hilarious!

Edmund Mitchell rejoins the show to discuss random things that don't matter at all but are quite entertaining. For example, the differences in people's internal monologues and what it teaches about how to love each other. But Taylor just thinks people who don't think just like him are crazy...

Finally, Taylor shares how the two people he relates to most in the Scriptures recently are the Pharisees and an antagonist in the Old Testament. It aint great...

Tune in and laugh along with us. We hope this brings you joy in the midst of the craziness :)

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Taylor Schroll 3/24/20 Taylor Schroll 3/24/20

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 181

Taylor and Fr. Anthony have a friend fight. Father tries to explain two terrible sermons and Taylor Tripodi joins the show to discuss surrender…and they all argue about who’s senior prom was worse.

Welp. The world's falling apart, BUT WE'RE STILL HERE TO BRING YA SOME LAUGHTER AND NONSENSE BABBBBAYYYYY!

Fr. Anthony cohosts and Taylor has to have words with him. They have a friend fight during the first segment which surprises both of them. Fun times lol.

There are two Taylor's on this show! Catholic musician, Taylor Tripodi, joins the show. The trio decide who's high school prom was worse & discuss surrender in a time where it's difficult to.

The final segment has Fr. Anthony trying to explain a strange homily he gave & sharing another fun sermon he witnessed. We laughed soooo much this episode. Join us in the laughter :)

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Taylor Schroll 3/18/20 Taylor Schroll 3/18/20

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 180

Are we all stuck because of the virus? Yes. Is Forte Catholic going to stop bringing joy to people by Making Catholicism Fun Again? HECK NOOOOO. Liv Harrison cohosts, gives Taylor a massive headache and they argue about which one of them is a better bride.

Are we all stuck because of the virus? Yes. Is Forte Catholic going to stop bringing joy to people by Making Catholicism Fun Again? HECK NOOOOO

The goal of this episode is to be an escape from the stress of the pandemic.

Liv Harrison cohosts, gives Taylor a massive headache and they argue about which one of them is a better bride. We hope this episode brings you joy and laughter in this weird time.

Our guest this week is Michael Foley, the author of "Drinking with Your Patron Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to Honoring Namesakes and Protectors." He gives us great advice on how to drink well as Catholics during the quarantine.

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Taylor Schroll 3/11/20 Taylor Schroll 3/11/20

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 179

Allison Sullivan co-hosts and shares in Taylor’s stress. They talk about finding ways to beat stress and Allison wants to fight Taylor and thinks she would win lol. They also talk about the Genius Women’s conference and how Taylor had his first weekend alone with his kids because of it. Theresa Zoe Williams rejoins the show to continue the theme of stress and parenting.

Allison Sullivan co-hosts and joins Taylor in the stress. (Don't worry, he's in a better mood this week.) In the first segment, we talk about the Genius conference that Allison spoke at and Taylor's wife also attended. This was also Taylor's first weekend home alone with his kids so that was an adventure as well. Allison also thinks she can beat Taylor in boxing which is WILD!

In the second segment, Theresa Zoe Williams rejoins the show(yay!) to continue the theme of stress and parenting. Hint: she's doing it better than Taylor. The ladies attempt to help Taylor and Allison also says something absolutely WILD!

In the final segment, they talk about integrity even when you're stressed & finding the good in the tough times. WILD!

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Taylor Schroll 3/4/20 Taylor Schroll 3/4/20

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 178

Taylor is still a bit overwhelmed but never fear, Jon “Bearded” Blevins is here to save the show with a laundry list of random takes ranging from the faith, to breakfast choices to marriage to the XFL. This show has something for everyone!

Taylor is still a bit overwhelmed this week, but never fear, Jon “Bearded” Blevins is here with a laundry list of random takes he wants to share and Taylor gets worked up about a few of them. With a wide range of topics, you’re bound to find something you like, including:
-Wendy’s new breakfast menu
-Going to the dentist
-The XFL
-The ups and downs of marriage
-Lenten sacrifices
-Shakespeare being overrated
-Track meets and more!

Come hang out with us! :)

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Taylor Schroll 12/18/19 Taylor Schroll 12/18/19

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 166

Taylor went to jury duty and learned something special about the connection between Church & State. Our guest this week is Fr. Tim Grumbach to fight over which baseball team Mary belongs to and explain why he’s definitely not the surfing priest. Finally, Taylor tells Liv she can share from her hardship but mostly just talks about shaving his beard.

Liv Harrison is back from the dead to cohost as Taylor shares his jury duty story from the day of recording this show. Our country is founded on separation of Church and State but maybe they're more similar than we think.

Our guest this week is Fr. Tim Grumbach who definitely doesn't want to be called the Surfing Priest. They chat about Taylor and Father's baseball rivalry, which team Mary belongs to and more. Taylor then tries to learn more about Mary but Liv ruins it. Maybe next time...

In the final segment, Taylor promised Liv she could talk about her recent illnesses and how that's gone but mostly just talks about shaving his beard instead. Yayyyy!

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Taylor Schroll 12/11/19 Taylor Schroll 12/11/19

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 165

Taylor got ejected from a HS basketball game at the school where he is the campus minister and he and Bearded Blevins give our live commentary on a homily we got of Fr. Anthony’s. HILARIOUS!! 😂 😂 😂

We had a blast with this one!!! 😂 😂 😂

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 commentate during the homily. Soooo much fun! Special thanks to Fr. Anthony for giving us permission to roast him. We have been nice too...maybe...

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Taylor Schroll 12/4/19 Taylor Schroll 12/4/19

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 164

Taylor and Allison are back from Thanksgiving break to talk about eating too much, make fun of each other and discuss taking their respective kids to Frozen 2. ‘Tis the season! Stacey Sumereau returns to the show to share about her recent viral post that was seen by over 17 million people!

The crew returns from Thanksgiving break chubby and happy. 😊

Allison and Taylor discuss their vacations, relaxation and make fun of each other a lot. 'Tis the season!

Stacey Sumereau returns as our guest this week to discuss what finally meeting Taylor was like and what she posted a couple weeks ago that went viral and has been seen by over 17 million people! (www.staceysumereau.com)

In the final segment, Allison and Taylor share their experience of taking their respective kids to see Frozen 2. They have...thoughts...

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Taylor Schroll 2/14/19 Taylor Schroll 2/14/19

BONUS CONTENT-Galentine's Day Convo with Katie Prejean McGrady

Katie Prejean McGrady joins the show for a bonus episode on the recent Galentine’s Day minor controversy. Do single women want their married/dating friends there? Also, Katie shares insight on dating and marriage for everyone: male, female, single or married. This spur of the moment convo is silly, fun and our guest is insightful. If that’s not Forte Catholic, I don’t know what is!

So this all started with a friend of mine who is in a serious relationship hosting a Galentine’s celebration for all of her friends…who are single. She is of the mind that it’s ladies getting together to celebrate female friendship. I think her hosting for all her single friends is the accidentally cruelest thing this sweet lady as ever done lol. So of course, we took the discussion to Twitter with a poll and the results have been coming in almost exactly 50/50 on whether single people want their married/dating friends at Galentine’s. This got Catholic Twitter’s lead on all things “Parks and Rec” involved and we fall on opposite sides of the discussion so we knew we had to record a convo around the Galentine’s phenomenon. So we scheduled it 30 minutes before recording and now it’s here for ya! I also ask Katie to share advice for all of us(male, female, single, married) around the week of Valentine’s/Galentine’s. It was silly, fun and the guest was informative and insightful. If that’s not Forte Catholic, I don’t know what is! Enjoy :)

P.S. Be sure to check out Katie’s work at KatiePrejean.com & her podcast “The Electric Waffle” on your favorite podcasting service.

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Taylor Schroll 5/23/18 Taylor Schroll 5/23/18

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 84

Silly thoughts on the Ascension & the one and only Josh Calhoun on a holy desire for marriage and the “Stranger Kings” game.

This week's show kicks off with silly thoughts on the Ascension as Taylor's imagination runs wild.

In the second and third segment, we are joined by the one and only Josh Calhoun on his holy desire for marriage and what that looks like as a single man. If you are a Catholic single who's ready to mingle, tune in!

We also play the “Stranger Kings” game (from DownloadYouthMinistry.com) where we have to identify which king played a role is some bizarre stories from the Old Testament.

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Taylor Schroll 4/26/18 Taylor Schroll 4/26/18

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 80

We talked about how Taylor’s marriage is like Adam and Eve’s, “what’s in it for me?” in serving others and sharing bad puns. Trent Horn also rejoined the show to correct some #FakeNews about the saints.

This week, producer Sam picks from a plethora of topics! She chose marriage and service....so that is what we talked about!

We are also joined by regular guest Trent Horn as he sets the record straight on #FakeNews about the saints! We go through some common sayings attributed to saints or the Bible that aren't actually real. For more on the topic, check out his newest book "What the Saints Never Said: Pious Misquotes and the Subtle Heresies They Teach You."

Next week, YOU decide the topic! Leave a comment in an iTunes review of which of the following topics you would like to hear about next or let Taylor know on social media

Topic ideas:
-Ambition
-Crazy stories from the book of Acts
-Taylor thinking about other religions
-Taking risks
-Producer Sam on Guilt/Shame
-(Insert your topic here)

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Taylor Schroll 12/27/17 Taylor Schroll 12/27/17

Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 63

Last podcast of the year! I am joined by the hosts of the Salt and Light Podcast to discuss marriage/parenting and play a couple of games with them. I also share my thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Last episode of the year! We split this one into two parts as the second part contains full spoilers for Star Wars; The Last Jedi.

In Part 1, I am joined by Chuck and Annie Fulkerson, the hosts of the Salt and Light Podcast to talk about how they've grown in their faith through marriage & parenting. We also do a segment of pitting them in games against each other to see how strong their marriage is ;) Follow them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. (http://saltandlightonline.com)

In Part 2, I share my thoughts from The Last Jedi(*SPOILERS*) and how it can connect to our faith.

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