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Kathryn Whitaker's First Guest Appearances | Forte Flashback
We're doing a Forte Flashback this week, highlighting our cohost Kathryn Whitaker's first two appearances on the podcast as a guest. These conversations were the seeds planted that eventually led to her joining us on a monthly basis.
We're doing a Forte Flashback this week, highlighting our cohost Kathryn Whitaker's first two appearances on the podcast as a guest. These conversations were the seeds planted that eventually led to her joining us on a monthly basis.
Today's show kicks off with her first appearance is person on Ep 256. We were recording in Liv Harrison's house so the three of us shared some things that are anchors or foundations for them as people that keep us strong during even the toughest of times.
Then we go alllll the way back to Ep 153. This was back in our radio/podcast days. The title of the episode was "Nightmares Are You Scaring /you" which is still one of my favorite episode titles. We discuss her book "Live Big, Love Bigger: Getting Real with BBQ, Sweet Tea and a Whole Lotta Jesus" which is a title that perfectly captures Kathryn's aura. She shares her story of dealing with loss and pain, how it affected her relationship with Christ and, as a bonus, how to share your faith without being a weirdo.
If you like this episode, all of our episodes are available wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube. Check out our backlog if you've joined us at some point in the last eight years!
A great place to start is the list of our top ten episodes which can be found at ForteCatholic.com/podcasts.
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Surprises, Mental Health & Prayer w/Allison Sullivan | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 289
Allison is back! She talks with Taylor about where she's been, mental health and they both talk about some surprises they've had to deal with recently. Taylor complains(typical) and shares some insight into doing things contrary to how he usually does things and it turned a terrible day into an incredible day! Finally, they discuss their favorite words to pray with. Enjoy!
Allison is back! She talks with Taylor about where she's been, mental health and they both talk about some surprises they've had to deal with recently. Taylor complains(typical) and shares some insight into doing things contrary to how he usually does things and it turned a terrible day into an incredible day! Finally, they discuss their favorite words to pray with. Enjoy!
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Redemptive Suffering, Catholic Mashup & The Way w/Bearded Blevins | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 282
Jon Blevins cohosts as we discuss offering our Lenten sacrifices on behalf of others, our newest trivia game & the best lines from St. Escriva's spiritual classic "The Way."
Jon "Bearded" Blevins cohosts as Taylor shares how he almost died in order to hang out with Jon. Then they discuss Amazon Prime's hit show "Wheel of Time" and how it connects to Redemptive Suffering this Lent.
In the second segment, Taylor tries the Catholic Mashup game with Jon. We combine clues for a Catholic hero and a pop culture star and see if the cohost can guess the name by the clues for each person.
Finally, the walk through some of the best lines of St. Jose Maria Escriva's spiritual classic "The Way." Enjoy! :)
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Best TV Shows, Jesus Nicknames & a Meaningful Life w/Liv Harrison | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 276
Taylor & Liv list off their favorite tv shows from 2021 and their most anticipated shows in 2022. They also discuss nicknames for our Lord & Savior & the price of admission for a meaningful life.
Liv Harrison cohosts this episode recorded in her studio in Houston. She & Taylor list off their favorite shows of 2021 as recommendations and the shows they are most anticipating this year!
Next, they discuss new and old nicknames for our Lord & Savior.
Finally, they discuss the price of admission for a meaningful life: proving that science are our faith are telling us very similar things in this regard. Enjoy!
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 219
The Annual Christmas Special is here! Taylor shares a revolutionary insight that will change Christianity FOREVER. Allison shares about her newfound love for acting and how it's leading her and her son to Los Angeles and Taylor talks about waiting vs. waiting(we promise it'll make sense). Merry Christmas!
Allison Sullivan cohosts our fourth Christmas special wearing a festive hat!
The show kicks off with Taylor sharing the most revolutionary insight he's ever had on the show! It will change the course of Christianity FOREVERRR!!! And also talks about a rare occasion in 2020 where he had too much of a good thing and a difficult decision he had to make. Allison lovingly guides him through this with her motherly love.
The second segment, Allison shares how she's super famous now because of TikTok and how her and her son are going to LA to become actors and why she loves it all so much!
And finally, Taylor shares how he tried really hard to go to Mass and still screwed it up and the difference between waiting and waiting(we promise it will make sense when you watch).
From all of us here at Forte Catholic, we wish you and yours a very Merry Chhhhhristmas!
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 218
Taylor had one of the most rollercoaster weeks with huge highs and low lows and he's emotionally exhaused from it. So he invited Liv of all people to...help? Buckle up for story time with Taylor to feel better about your week either because you can commiserate or because you can be thankful you're not him. These stories somehow lead to conversations about true community, growth and the hope brought about from...THE DISNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
Taylor had one of the most rollercoaster weeks with huge highs and low lows and he's emotionally exhaused from it. So he invited Liv of all people to...help? Buckle up for story time with Taylor to feel better about your week either because you can comiserate or because you can be thankful you're not him.
These stories somehow lead to conversations about true community, growth and the hope brought about from...THE DISNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
Happy last week of Advent y'all!
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Episode art by Rebekah Landry.
All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.
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 101
This episode we talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place. We do this through discussions of the Captain Marvel trailer, the aftermath of Avenger’s Infinity War, & a classic Old Testament story. We are also joined by Tony Vasinda of ProjectYM to talk about the work they are doing to support youth ministers across the globe.
We kick of this week's show(THE FIRST TRUE PALINDROME EPISODE IS SHOW HISTORY!!!) by talking about the Captain Marvel Trailer release and our reactions to it. We talk about how the Avengers post-Infinity War are stuck between a rock and a hard place. This is our theme for the day as we begin a conversation about the Israelites being stuck between a rock and a hard place at the Red Sea here and finish it in the 3rd segment. We talk about the "Red Sea Rules"; the lessons we learn from looking at how God worked in this story.
In the second segment, we are rejoined by Tony Vasinda, this time to talk about the work of Project YM and what they are doing to support youth ministers around the world. Tony gives us a peek into the lives of a youth minister that most people don't see and how we can support them as well.
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 97
We have to shift gears this week to respond to the recent news of the abuse scandal. We share our own struggles and try to find a light in the darkness. We find levity in the 2nd segment with a fabulous interview with Emma Fradd of NET Australia.
This week, we have to shift gears and talk about the abuse scandals that have been brought to light over the past few weeks. It is heartbreaking and hard to talk about but we felt like we needed to say something, share our own struggles and try to find a light in the darkness.
In the second segment, we find levity with the amazing Emma Fradd of NET Australia joining the show. We have a fun conversation about Australia & accents. Then she shares what NET is doing "down unda", the importance of intentionality in following Christ & powerful stories of conversion.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 65
We had a lot of fun creating this one and hope you enjoy listening! Joined by insanely joyful Ali Hoffman to talk about where she finds her joy. We also talk about Jesus giving a talk at a conference last week and prep you for what you won't hear at Mass this Sunday.
Second episode of 2018 and it was a fun one to create! I hope you enjoy listening as much as we did making it happen!
Segment 1
What God may be trying to teach me through my family being sick the past couple of weeks.
Segment 2
The fantastic Ali Hoffman joins the show to talk about her wickedly hilarious "In the Galli with Ali" videos and Instagram stories. Also, the importance of joy and identity.
Segment 3
Jesus gave one of the talks at FOCUS Ministries' SLS18 leadership conference for college students last week! Also, we do a special "The Rest of the Story" Mass Text segment telling you what you won't hear in this coming Sunday's first reading.
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 47
in this episode, Taylor talks about his First World Problems, interviews the ladies from the dating podcast "Fishers of Men," and talks about bad Church music.
Last week, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, we talked about big time suffering and how faith can help us in those situations.
This week, we are talking about small sufferings, otherwise known as first world problems. I talk about silly things like losing my iPhone charger to not as silly things like my transmission going out in my car. I share how what we talked about last week helped me react better to these little sufferings than I would have before.
In the second segment, I get to talk with the two ladies who host the dating podcast "Fishers of Men." Find me a better name for a podcast online. I dare you! We talk about modern day dating and what women want in a man.
In the final segment, I share my experience of terrible music at Church this past weekend and what that has to do with the Body of Christ.
Bonus Content! Jennifer Fulwiler Interview Round 2
Had the pleasure of being invited back as a guest on the Jennifer Fulwiler Show on Sirius XM's "The Catholic Channel." We talked missionary work, the power of music and finding joy in the midst of hardship.
Such a pleasure to be invited back on to the Jennifer Fulwiler Show on Sirius XM 129 "The Catholic Channel." (thecatholicchannel.org)
This time, we recapped the hilarious story about how I got on her show in the first place. We also talk about my work as a missionary with Ablaze, the power of music, and Jen calls me a "brilliant theologian" which makes everyone bellow a good hearty laugh. We also discuss what true joy is and the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Find your favorite way to listen to the recording below!
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 46
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, our hearts and prayers go out to those affected. In this episode we talk about the importance of stories. We start by talking about the hurricane aftermath and try to make some sense of it, then interview Eric Sammons about his new short story, and conclude with how stories can lift us up when we are down.
This episode aired just days after Hurricane Harvey devastated the coastline of Texas. Our prayers are with our friends, family and neighbors who have been affected by this tragedy.
In the first segment, we talk about the aftermath of the hurricane: the stories of people hurting, the community rising together to help and try to make some kind of sense out of this tragedy and what can help us get through it. We look at two stories from Scripture that share about suffering to guide our conversation.
In the second segment, I am joined by author Eric Sammons about his new book "The Profession." It is a work of fiction that tells the story of an American Catholic in 2049 living in a Muslim run country. We talk about the power of telling stories to spark ideas, conversation and conversion.
In the final segment, we talk about the power of stories to lift us up, inspire us, help us relax and take us to new worlds. In the wake of the hurricane, I was reminded of the impact that good story telling can have to relax and help decompress us after a stressful time. Taylor and new producer Sam share funny stories about faith to help bring levity and joy to a tough situation.
Again, if you've been affected by the storm, know that we are praying for you and your loved ones.