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.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 86
Jam packed show with convos on Taylor attending a priestly ordination, speaking at a senior's day retreat, attending one of producer Sam's talks and learning a new game called "Google Feud."
We also talk with Pam Marvin about root sin, what it means and how to find healing in our deepest wounds.
Taylor had a busy week so we cram a lot of great stuff into this episode from a recent ordination he attended, speaking at a senior's day retreat, attending one of producer Sam's talks and learning a new game called "Google Feud." We cover it in the episode! It is a blend of cool Catholic truth & insight balanced with stupid games and laughter.
We are also joined by everyone's favorite "second mom" Pam Marvin. She talks about her work with "root sin", what the term means and how recognizing our areas of struggle can help us in our search for holiness and healing.
Sneak Peek...
Ordination=long and awesome!
Seniors day retreat=the older people surprisingly don't hate Taylor
Google Feud=wth!
Relational Ministry=Taylor's ridiculous notes during producer Sam's talk
Bonus Content-Faith journey conversation with Dan
This bonus content of the show is a long-from interview with my buddy Dan who has had an “almost complete de-conversion from Catholicism” in recent years. We hear his story & the things that led to where he is today. My hope in having the conversation and sharing it with you is that it will give us reason to think, wrestle with questions/topics & grow into a more loving & supportive community as a Church.
Howdy! We did a little something new for this bonus content of the podcast. This is a long-form interview with a friend of mine named Dan about his faith journey from growing up in a nominal Catholic family, to priestly formation, to marriage and now an "almost complete de-conversion from Catholicism." He shares his story & the things that led to where he is now.
I was fascinated with the interview because while our stories have taken different paths, I see a lot of similarities between Dan and I in personality & some of the struggles with faith and Church. It is my hope that in having this conversation and you listening to it, that we will hear the things that he struggles with and other issues that led to where he is now and begin to think about how we address them in our own lives and how we as the Church can become a more supportive and loving community.
While Dan and I may disagree on issues throughout the convo, I truly appreciated my time with him & his honesty. He gave me a lot to think about and I hope it sparks thought & conversation with you. If you have any questions or comments about the episode, send it my way on social media or send me an email to taylor@fortecatholic.com.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 85
Karlo Broussard rejoins the show to talk about overcoming obstacles in sharing the faith. We also talk about our recent retreat, share a Forte Five countdown of key things taken away from the retreat and how shooting free throws brought a big breakthrough in Taylor’s faith.
Taylor and Producer Sam are back from retreat and have a lot to share!
In the first segment, we ask how saints hear our prayers and do the Forte Five countdown(for the first time in forever!) on the top 5 things Taylor took away from the retreat.
In the second, we are rejoined by one of our favorite guests, Karlo Broussard. He yells silly things and then talks about the best ways to overcome obstacles in sharing the faith. For more from Karlo, check out his book "Prepare the Way" from Catholic Answers.
In the final segment, I talk about my first love of basketball and a spiritual breakthrough I had while playing the game a few days ago.
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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.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 83
We talk hilarious notes taken by a young lady at one of Taylor’s recent talks, a twitter debate about a certain part of the Mass and guest Joe Sikorra to share his powerful family story and how God has helped them through extreme hardship.
Taylor is back from his trip to Sioux City, IA for a couple of speaking events and he has stories :) Usually, his "Spiritual Warfare" talk is pretty serious but this group of students made it an absolute blast! In this show, we go through the talk through the eyes of the young lady who took hilarious notes throughout the evening.
We also discuss a recent twitter debate to end a Mass controversy.
In the second segment, I was honored to be joined by Joe Sikorra. His biography alone is impressive...definitely vying for the title of "Most Interesting Man in the World." He shares his moving story of how his family found joy after their hopes and dreams were shattered by the rare, fatal neurological illness of their two sons. What initially seemed to be a tragedy for Joe’s family became a story of human triumph, an outcome made possible by the compassion and mercy of God. For more from Joe, check out his newest book "Defying Gravity."
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 82
What!?!? It finally happened! After months of public shaming, Fr. Jared Cooke FINALLY came on the show! Tune is as we laugh for 55 minutes interspersed with conversations of ambition, confession, highlights from his first year of priesthood & more! Tune in to this extra special episode of the show!
WHAT!?!? It finally happened! After months of publicly calling out my favorite baby priest, Fr. Jared Cooke finally came on the show! He's the Matt Damon to my Jimmy Kimmel.
We talked highlights from his first year as a priest, confession, who's holier, ambition, & went toe to toe in a trivia game.
We almost lost our voices from laughing so hard. Tune in for this extra special episode of Forte Catholic!
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 81
Paul George joins the show to talk about finding true happiness. Other topics include crazy stories from the Acts of the Apostles & a new angle on Catholic guilt.
Speaker, author, podcaster and man who changed Taylor's life, Paul George joins the show this week to talk about how we all want to be happy and how to find true happiness. Check out his work at paulgeorge.la and his new book "Rethink Happiness."
Segment 1 has a fun diversion into a conversion on friendship but centers on two crazy stories from Acts, one of which gives Taylor hope for sainthood(crazy right?!?!)
In the final segment, Taylor has a convo with producer Sam and Catholic Guilt, shame and how to get out of it.
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