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.

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Top Ten Podcasts of 2017!

The countdown of the Top 10 most listened to podcast episodes of the year! Find out who won!

2017 was quite a year for the Forte Catholic show!

Radio

The biggest radio news of the year is that the show now not only airs on RED-C Radio iN Central Texas but expanded in October to also air on St. Michael Radio in Tulsa, Oklahoma!

Podcast

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The podcast of the weekly show continues to improve and listeners are responding!

Each quarter of 2017 saw growth in listenership with a total of 6000 downloads for the year from 26 countries!

I would like to thank everyone who helped with the show this year through management,
the producers, and guests.

I look forward to an exciting 2018!

Top 10 Episodes

Here are the most downloaded episodes of the show ranked 10 through 1.
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#10

We cover it ALL in this one as we talk twitter, viral videos, doubting Thomas, the Ultimate Catholic Comic Book, weird prayers, ministry and Star Wars. All in under an hour!

#9

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.

#8

My mom joined me in studio for quite an experience talking about prayer and playing a crazy game. Tune in for some laughs as well as insight into the scriptures, prayer in tough times and the importance of taking a Sabbath.

#7

This episode we explore the Old Testament with some fun stories and a game to prove its not just an "old boring book." Taylor also speaks with author Daniel Mattson about his book "Why I Don't Call Myself Gay."

#6

Two guests this episode 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.

#5

This is hands down the most I have laughed in recording a show all year! It is almost Christmas and this episode is truly a holiday treat! With multiple games, countdowns of favorite Christmas songs and the Christmas story from the mouths of babes, don't miss out on this episode.

#4

After a recent trip to the OKC bombing memorial, Taylor shares about anger, righteous anger and the death penalty with the help of professor and author Edward Feser.

#3

Taking home the bronze medal is a celebration of the show's 1 year anniversary! We are joined by the guys from the Catholic Man Show with a BIG announcement for the show, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers about reading the Bible like never before and our favorite memories of the show's 1st year.

#2

In our runner-up, we answer listener submitted questions, interview Trent Horn of Catholic Answers on his new book "Why We're Catholic" and play a quick fire trivia game with the producers of the show.

#1

AAANDD we have our winner! Good ol Marcel

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.

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Bonus Content! Salt and Light Podcast Appearance

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Chuck and Annie Fulkerson's "Salt and Light" podcast. We had a blast in studio talking about living our faith in a culture that it is difficult to do so.

Such a pleasure to spend the day with Chuck and Annie to do the crossover event where we were on each other's podcasts!

In the episode on Salt and Light, we discuss what it's like to live your faith outloud in a culture that ultimately wants you to keep your beliefs to yourself and practice your faith in private. Be sure to check out their show and website!

*We also talk about my tiny ears...

Listen here: http://bit.ly/2DtGjJ4
or on iTunes: http://apple.co/2v0qokd

You can also check out Chuck and Annie as guests on Forte Catholic here.

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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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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 62

Christmas Episode 2017! Last minute preparations with Rod Stewart and sharing of Christmas joy with Brian Baudoin and Producer Sam!

Final week of Advent and last show before Christmas!

We kick off the episode with the only way I know how....with the vocal talent of Rod Stewart and what the heck that has to do with Advent.
We also look at the readings from the 4th Sunday in Advent which are being overshadowed by Christmas Eve on the same day!

Consistent listener Brian Baudoin makes his on air debut(finally!)as he joins Taylor and producer Sam to talk about the best ways to prepare in Advent and favorite Christmas memories. They also play "True or False" Christmas Story Edition(from Download Youth Ministry). The game is much more difficult than you would think!

From our team at Forte Catholic, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 61

This is hands down the most I have laughed in recording a show all year! It is almost Christmas and this episode is truly a holiday treat!

With no guest today, it was just the normal crew in the studio playing games like Advent Bingo and guessing Taylor's favorite Christmas carols and hymns. We laughed the whole time and hope you will laugh along with us as you listen and play the games as you listen. Test your knowledge and see if you are smarter than the Forte Catholic crew(probably not all that difficult) Special holiday gifts for those who beat us at the games!

In the final segment, we hear the Christmas story from the mouths of babes(from this video). Hilarious but also sparks some final thoughts from Taylor on how to prepare and engage in this Advent/Christmas season.

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