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Taylor Schroll 5/15/24 Taylor Schroll 5/15/24

Meltdown May! | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 386

Taylor is back for a solo show after a few weeks hiatus from the podcast. It's been a crazy few weeks and he shares what's been going on, how crazy things have been, some thoughts on how the show will evolve in the future & more. Join Taylor as he tries to find the answers through a lot of tough situations.

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Taylor Schroll 4/17/24 Taylor Schroll 4/17/24

Theft, Exercising Demons & Unity Game w/ Allison Sullivan | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 384

Allison does something to Taylor that is one of his biggest pet peeves so he calls her out on it! Taylor shares some good news about his track team utilizing a fun play on words. Finally, they play a new TikTok game that is fun, even though Allison talks gibberish through most of it. Enjoy!

Allison does something to Taylor that is one of his biggest pet peeves so he calls her out on it! They then commiserate about their similar troubles.

Taylor shares some good news about his track team utilizing a fun play on words.

Finally, they play a new TikTok game that is fun, even though Allison talks gibberish through most of it. Enjoy!

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Taylor Schroll 5/10/23 Taylor Schroll 5/10/23

Champions & Miracles w/ Allison Sullivan | Forte Catholic Podcast Ep 338

Our happiest episode in months! Taylor's Track Girls are State Champions! And his son's arm is (miraculously?) healed! Allison has HUGE news as well!

In a special and rare episode, both Taylor & Allison are INCREDIBLY HAPPY! The ladies that Taylor coaches won the first athletic state title in the storied history of their school. It was a really special weekend with yelling & cheering & tears & bountiful joy! Allison rejoices with him as he retells the story!

The other big stressor in Taylor's life the last couple of weeks has been his son's broken arm. They got news this week that he doesn't need surgery after all! A huge blessing with a story of healing & our community rallying around us. Thank you all for your support!

Allison also has BIG news of her own to share that Taylor gets to celebrate with her!

All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.

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.

Episode art by Rebekah Landry.

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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! :)

Episode art by Rebekah Landry.

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