Forte Catholic Podcast: Making Catholicism Fun Again

Taylor went on Sirius XM-The Catholic Channel's "Jennifer Fulwiler Show" to debut his newest "Unpublished Worship Song." It is an ode to the Apostle Paul's greatness but also a few questions for some odd stories surrounding the great saint. Tune in as Jennifer and Taylor have a laugh about Paul's run on sentences, large handwriting and sermons that put kids to sleep.

Exciting episode! We talked about the launch of the 2nd annual Ministry Madness bracket where you, the listeners, vote on who you think would win in a boxing tournament amongst Catholic ministry leaders. Fill out your bracket now at ForteCatholic.com/blog/mm18 In the second segment, we are joined by a man of many talents, Tony Vasinda. We primarily discuss his Threshold Podcast where he talks with people from vast religious backgrounds about what they believe. The podcast is fantastic and is vulnerable and authentic in a way that you don't hear often. Search for "The Threshold Podcast" on your favorite podcasting service. In the final segment, Taylor shares about how his chubbiness can help you spiritually. Yes...really.

Ever been bored at Mass? Are you Catholic? If you answered yes to the second question, I already know the answer to the first....We've all been there. In this episode, we talk about what to do when boredom strikes, the importance of repetition(with hilarious proof) and preparing for Mass in a way that helps us take the Gospel lessons home with Ashley Zahorian, creator of the Mass Box. The Mass Box(themassbox.com) is a monthly subscription based service for Catholic families to help parents and children better prepare for Mass through crafts, videos, and more. Taylor's family got one for the month of February and really enjoyed it! Not a parent? We've got stuff for you too. Our third segment is built just for you and Ashley also shares about a livestream event coming up with Dr. Mary Healey on St. Patrick's day. Find more info at www.makingdisciples2018.com.

This episode focuses on growing in virtue always, but especially during this focused spiritual season of Lent. Producer Sam shares what virtue truly is and how to grow in it during the first segment. In the second segment, we are joined by Doug Tooke, the host of the "Renovo" podcast. Taylor recently found his show and loves it! He talks about things you don't typically hear about Catholicism at Church and probably didn't learn as a kid. We found it so interesting finally figuring out who Melchizedek is and why the heck we use candles in prayer. Taylor throws Doug a random topic and he has to explain it in less than two minutes. He is a champ! In the final segment, Taylor continues to talk about growth in virtue with some help from a new way of looking at why we settle for sin and how we can truly live out the story God has planned for us.

Welcome to Lent! (0:00-18:00) In the first segment we play Lenten trivia with two local Catholic school 3rd graders, Silas and Hunter. Find out if your Lenten knowledge makes you smarter than a 3rd grader. (18:00-37:01) Then we talk with Taylor's good friend Allison Sullivan. She makes her return to the show after being the guest way back of Episode 2. We talk about the launch of season two of her amazing podcast "Sinner, Saint, Sister." While the podcast is geared toward women, Taylor totally digs it and listens religiously. There's definitely something for everyone. Allison is one of the most passionate, fun and holy people we know so you'll enjoy your time with her! (37:02-end) In the final segment, Taylor opens up about his really rough week and the real "spiritual desert" time he went through and how the fog is beginning to lift and what this all has to do with the Lenten season. Thanks for listening! If you like what you heard, please share this episode with your friends and take 60 seconds to leave a

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!

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!

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. As always, please subscribe, comment, rate and share this episode. If you want more from Everett, check out our behind the scenes content on Patreon.

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! (Start-17:39) 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. (17:40-36:44) 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. (35:45-end) 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.

Segment 1 (0:00-18:17) What God may be trying to teach me through my family being sick the past couple of weeks. Segment 2(18:17-36:06) 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(36:06-Fin) 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. Thanks for listening! Follow on Twitter/Instagram @TaylorSchroll or @ForteCatholic on Facebook. If you liked the show, please subscribe, rate and comment on the show in your podcasting service. Thanks!

First episode of 2018! First Segment (0:00-18:00) I share a story from Christmas mass and talk about some Forte Catholic highlights from 2017. Second Segment (18:00-36:00) I am 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 of the New Year! Third Segment (36:00-End) I share the 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.

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!

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."

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!