Forte Catholic Podcast: Making Catholicism Fun Again

Taylor had a cold this week but was helped along with the support of the team and two amazing guests: a Winter Olympics Gold Medalist and a film creator! The start of the show was hilarious with Taylor trying to get through a segment without hacking up a lung so producers Sam and Macka helped with conversations about the beginning of Lent, an odd Gospel reading and answered prayer. In the second segment, we are joined by Erin Dooley, the creator of the award winning Christian musical "Broken and Beautiful. (www.brokenandbeautifulmovie.com) The film launched on Ash Wednesday and focuses on five interweaving storylines of people at the same church, all dealing with some major struggle (stress, pornography, etc.). And finally, we are joined by three time Olympic bobsledder Curt Tomasevicz. He is a die hard Catholic who shares how his faith played a huge role throughout his incredible career. Don't miss out on this interview as Curt is definitely in the running to be the next "Most Interesting Man in the World.

We kick off this episode with new jokes from Austin's DCYC, Saturday Night Live and our new friend/character Rocco Cuccozzilio (Eagles Superfan) to talk about the Super Bowl and his faith life. In the second segment, we are joined by Matt Martinusen to play his latest creation, The Catholic Card Game. It is essentially the Catholic version of Apples to Apples and its hilarious! Help fund the project over on Kickstarter! In the final segment, we talk about limping into Lent and Taylor reading a women's devotional. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a big favor and ask a friend of yours to listen, share it on social media and/or give it a rating on iTunes. Thanks! Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

This episode began with an important public service announcements, a story of Taylor being dumb when he was tired & questions about bilocation. In the second segment, we welcomed Trey Mirenda of the Dominican Youth Movement (sheepdogministriesop.org) to talk about connecting the heart and mind when it comes to growing in our faith. We closed out the show with some games in preparation for this weekend's Super Bowl with special guest Eagles fan Rocco Cuccozzilio.(He's hilarious). Producer Sam said this was her favorite episode ever so I hope you enjoy it! Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

In this week's episode we share two new "Unpublished Worship Songs" and talk about what the deal is with Ordinary Time and how Taylor is getting through it with the help of the Shepherds from the Nativity story(huh?) We are also joined by best selling author Everett Fritz who talks about discipleship. So many people are talking about the popular buzzword of discipleship but Everett is one of the few actually putting in to practice in big ways. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

The saga of Taylor on the Jen Fulwiler show continues! This time, we talk about the new segment, "Unpublished Worship Songs." This is where Taylor writes comedic songs based around odd or obscure Scripture passages that have never had a song written about them. Two songs played in this interview made their public debut live on the air. We had way too much fun listening and talking about how the scriptures can come to life in a whoooole new way! Find out more about the Jennifer Fulwiler Show on Sirius XM's The Catholic Channel at TheCatholicChannel.org.

Special episode with double the guests! We start the show off talking about our recent staff trip to Top Golf and my observations on what the Church can learn from Top Golf. in the second segment, you will meet the man who blew up my idea of what a monk was! Fr. Augustine is HILARIOUS and wrote a tremendous book on humility. In the final segment, I am joined once again by Catholic Answers own Trent Horn during Pro-life month to discuss how to be persuasive in pro-life conversations. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

To kick off the show, Taylor shares what God may be trying to teach him through his family being sick the past couple of weeks. 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. In the final segment, 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. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

First episode of 2018! Taylor shares about Christmas Mass, some highlights of 2017 & talks to the Frank Friar about ways to pray in the New Year. I share a story from Christmas mass and talk about some Forte Catholic highlights from 2017. I am also joined by "The Frank Friar" to chat about his ministry and podcast. He also shares insights from the Carmelite order on how to pray to kick off the New Year! Finally, we countdown of the top ten most listened to podcast episodes of 2017! We also find out a new way to listen to the Forte Catholic show from a Patreon supporter. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

We split this week's episode into two parts because this second section contains FULL SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. You have been warned! If you've seen the movie, tune in to this final segment where I talk about my thoughts on the newest installment of the Star Wars franchise and the lessons I think there are for growth in our faith in the movie. From Chewbacca and the Porg, Rey and Kylo and the Great Luke Skywalker, I loved talking about my favorite franchise of all time. I hope you enjoy this segment. Let me know what you think about my reflections & the movie on the social medias yo! Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

We split this episode into two parts as the second contains full spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But this first half is two segments with my new friends Chuck and Annie Fulkerson: hosts of the Salt and Light Podcast. We became fans of each others shows months ago and instant social media friends and have been planning being on each other's shows for quite some time and it finally happened! In the first segment, we get to know them and their podcast and hear how they have grown in their faith through parenting and marriage. In the second segment, I put their marriage to the test in "Sync'd Up: Christmas Edition" and then we turn them against each other in the newest version of "Star Wars or Scripture." Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

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. 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! Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

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. Special holiday gifts for those who beat us at the games! Test your knowledge and see if you are smarter than the Forte Catholic crew(probably not all that difficult.) In the final segment, we hear the Christmas story from the mouths of babes. Hilarious but also sparks some final thoughts from Taylor on how to prepare and engage in this Advent/Christmas season. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your so

It's not every day you get an Academy Award nominated director on your show! In the second segment of this week's show, I am joined by Timothy Reckart, the director of this year's Christmas hit "The Star" to discuss the movie and how it came about. The film is an intriguing animated take on the Christmas story from the perspective of the animals around the birth of Christ. With the voice talent of Oprah Winfrey, Tracy Morgan, Tyler Perry, Patricia Heaton, Keegan Michael-Key, Zachary Levi, Kelly Clarkson and many more, this film is a sure fire hit for you and your family this holiday season! In the 1st and 3rd segments of the show, Taylor talks about Advent and how we can utilize this season of preparation, waiting and rejuvenation to refocus our life on Jesus and rest in His peace. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by shar

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. 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. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! F

In our second Thanksgiving episode, producer Sam and I talk about our recent trip to Memphis and the National Civil Rights Museum. We share some of our biggest takeaways and the connections to our faith. Then we are joined by "International Man of Science" J.P. Quinn to talk about how he sees God in Physics. But first, he had to do his own "Forte Five" segment counting down to most random things he is thankful for this year. I had to let him do it since he's the only Patreon supporter other than my mom. ;) Speaking of which, if you like the show and want to support it continuing, please head to patreon.com/fortecatholic to donate and in return receive behind the scenes content and bonus material. And then my kids can get Christmas presents ;) Thanks for listening and from all of us at the show, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people fin

In the first segment, I finish a three part series over the last three episodes on Jesus appearing to His disciples after the Resurrection. This week's passage speaks of Jesus and Peter on the beach. In the second segment, I welcome highly anticipated guest, Anthony D'Ambrosio. He is the co-founder of Catholic Creatives and speaks about the importance of art and collaboration in the Church today. We also talk about the new film coming from the Catholic Creatives community on the beatitudes called "8beats." In the final segment, we introduce a new idea called "Unpublished Worship Songs." These are songs that Taylor has written about strange and obscure passages from the Bible that have never, EVER been put into song. This is a segment you absolutely don't want to miss. You will find yourself laughing and never being bored listening to the Scriptures in Mass again! Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confi

Sooo much to get to on this week's show! We kick off the night with some crazy stories from twitter, including my boss going viral last weekend and the update to 280 characters and how people are going crazy. We also continue our topic of Jesus visiting his disciples after the Resurrection with the "Doubting Thomas" story. In the second segment, I am joined by Matt Martinusen, producer of "The Ultimate Catholic Comic Book." I have read the whole thing and absolutely love it! I had a blast talking to Matt about how the project came to be, dealing with risk, and using new mediums to share the faith. To finish off the show, we do a "Forte Five" countdown on the five weirdest things people do or say in prayer. And then I share about a 2.5 hour conversation I had with a high school student on retreat this weekend and how Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader played a big role in that conversation. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/Fo

A few months ago, I got a lot of questions and topic ideas from you, the listeners. A few of them, I am definitely not smart enough to answer...so I brought in help :) In the second segment, I am joined by my friend Adrian Charles who is studying Theology in Rome! He gives us an introduction into the topics of Natural Law and Logic. In the third segment, Texas A&M Philosophy student and Ablaze Missionary Becka Landry rejoins the show to talk about Metaphysics(a class I didn't understand and barely passed.) Also on this episode, we talk about a police officer friend of mine who listens to the show on patrol and discuss some Forte Catholic history trivia. Thanks for listening! Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

In the first segment, we play the "Old Testament or Scary Movie" game as we prepare for Halloween. In the final segment, we return to the topic of the Old Testament and share some crazy stories from it that prove it's not "an old boring book" and that it truly has a purpose for us still today. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Follow Forte Catholic:

This episode, I talk about the birth of my 3rd child Felicity this past week and share another thing I've learned about my relationship with God from being a Father. In the second segment, I speak with two-time world surfing champion, Bear Woznick. Bear is a hardcore Catholic who is using his platform to call men to a higher standard of faith and excellence. We talk about his TV Show "Long Ride Home" and his new online community for Catholic men called "Bear's Man Cave." In the final segment, I speak with the president of Ignatius Press, Mark Brumley, about the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation this month. Ignatius Press is highlighting a book by Hilarie Belloc entitled "Characters of the Reformation" that goes into detail about some of the key players in the world of religion and politics at the time. I find the whole time period fascinating and enjoyed the interview. I hope you do as well. As always, please subscribe and rate the podcast on the platform you are listening on. It will really hel