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.
Misery, Social Media Bans & Reality Checks w/Fr Joseph-Anthony Kress O.P. | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 307
Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress O.P. has been a guest on the show many times but this is his first time in the cohost chair. They discuss how we are all more equipped to minister to people than we may expect, how Taylor avoids social media bans & how sometimes people are just trying way to hard and need to chill. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!
Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress O.P. has been a guest on the show many times but this is his first time in the cohost chair. He is a Dominican priest who serves as the Campus Minister at the University of Virginia. Taylor met him at a conference while Father was dressed up in a dinosaur costume and the rest is history.
They discuss how we are all more equipped to minister to people than we may expect, how Taylor avoids social media bans & how sometimes people are just trying way to hard and need to chill. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 100!
Huge celebration show planned for the 100th episode! We had 8 guests on this episode, all of which have had a huge impact on the show's history. Everyone was brought together for a grand evening indeed!
Huge celebration show planned for the 100th episode! We had 8 guests on this episode, all of which have had a huge impact on the show's history.
In the first segment, everyone's favorite Forte Catholic character, "Rocco" the Eagles super-fan, returns to the show to give us an update on the Eagles and his faith. Then Taylor's two favorite priests, Fr. Anthony Sciarappa and Fr. Jared Cooke, face off to see if one of them can reign supreme by the end.
In the second segment, the bros Lance Rosen of the Catholic Coaster Podcast and Alex Gotay rejoin the show. We all make fun of each other, talk faith and culture & of course continue the Texas vs. Canada debate.
In the final segment, Chris Bartlett and J.P. Quinn rejoin the show with our surprise guest to talk favorite podcasts, Forte Catholic memories, Fortnite & more.
A huge thank you to everyone who has ever listened to the show, supported, shared, reviewed, etc. I couldn't have made it to 100 episodes without you. I hope you continue to enjoy as we #MakeCatholicismFunAgain together!
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 74
We talked about the launch of the 2nd annual Ministry Madness bracket and how Taylor's chubbiness can benefit you spiritually. We're also joined by Tony Vasinda, host of "The Threshold Podcast."
Exciting 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 here.
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 for "The Threshold Podcast" on your favorite podcasting service.
In the final segment, Taylor shares about how his chubbiness can help you spiritually. Yes...really.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 59
I'm joined by Steve Pokorny to talking about ridding your life of pornography once and for all. Also, producer Sam and I finish up our recap from the National Youth Workers Convention by talking about a quirky Mass, the parable of the talents and not being Jesus' lawyer.
Howdy! Back again with another episode this week about our trip to Memphis for the National Youth Workers Convention.
In the first segment, I talk about a pretty interesting/quirky Mass we attended in downtown. This includes a cowboy priest and a fresh take on the parable of the talents.
In the segment segment, I welcome Steve Pokorny back to the show to talk about his upcoming book "Redeemed Vision" about being set free from pornography once and for all and the importance of seeking true beauty. Click here for more information on the book and how to get a copy!
In the final segment, producer Sam and I close out our sharing from the conference by talking about our favorite nuggets of wisdom we took home from the weekend like not being Jesus' lawyer and the priority of silence in the lives of a Christian.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 35
What happens when you get six Catholics together in a small studio? Hilarity and sharing of faith. Tune in as we play the trivia game "Worship Song or Love Song," interview Marcel LeJeune about bridging the faith gap with millennials and finally, how an R&B song improved Taylor's relationship with God.
In this episode, Taylor is joined by international speaker, author and a beauty of a man Marcel LeJeune, who enlightens us with his brilliance :) Marcel is an awesome dude with a ton of experience ministering to college students. In his interview, we will talk about bridging the gap between millennials and the older generations of the Church. (second segment)
In the first segment, we play the Scripture trivia game "Worship Song or Love Song" where Taylor faces off against producer Jake and Kyle "the heathen" Turner. SPOILER: Taylor isn't good at this game.
In the final segment, Taylor shares how an R&B love song and reading the Song of Songs caused a huge breakthrough in his spiritual life.
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 27
Introduction of the Ministry Madness Bracket that you can vote on which Catholic Ministry leader would win in a boxing tournament.
I'm also joined by Chris Bartlett to talk about his work with Next Level Ministry and how we can have the best Holy Week possible.
Forte Catholic has a tremendous new game you can play online! We have made a bracket of 64 Catholic Ministry leaders from across the nation to ask one question..."Who would win in a boxing match?"
Fill out your bracket and decide who wins the whole thing while you listen to the podcast taking a deep look into the bracket.
This show is about two things:
1. Introducing the Ministry Madness Bracket with help from our producer Jake and Becka Landry who helped with the creation of the bracket. We also have guest appearances by some of the contenders like Chris Bartlett and Tony Vasinda.
2. I interview Chris Bartlett about his work with Next Level Ministry and how we can have the best Holy Week possible!
Tune in now on Soundcloud or iTunes and don't forget to like, subscribe, share and leave a rating of the show. Thanks!
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 15
We focus on the topic of family tonight with what I learned from taking my son to the movie "Sing", an interview with bearded wonder Matt Rice and a reflection on what I learned about marriage as an engaged man.
Tune in now to the newest episode of Forte Catholic on Red-C Radio with special guest Matt Rice as we talk about his new ministry, St Monica's Army, ministering to those who have had people in their family leave the Church.
I also talk about taking my son to the movie "Sing" and what I learned about marriage as an engaged man many moons ago.
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