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.
Appearance on the "Dude Catholic" Show
I made an appearance on the Dude Catholic Show to talks about the joys and struggles of fatherhood. Tune in to the podcast here!
Earlier this month, I had a blast as a guest of the "Dude Catholic" podcast!
We laughed, we got serious-ish, we laughed some more... they said I was loved by dustpans around the world....it was great! Me and the fellas shared in the joys and struggles of fatherhood. Listen to the show now on iTunes, Google Play or Soundcloud below.
Appearance on the John 3:30 Podcast
Man I had a blast as a guest on this show! Tune in as we talk the #KikiChallenge, The Little Mermaid, & keeping our flame of faith LIT! Tune in now!
Man I had a blast as a guest on this show! Tune in as we talk the #KikiChallenge, The Little Mermaid, & keeping our flame of faith LIT!
Listen now on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Libsyn.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 94
Ever had one of those weeks where everything goes wrong? Taylor did last week. Tune in as we talk about dealing with stress & frustration in our every day lives and when it creeps into our spiritual life. This week’s guest is recent HS grad Blaine Tamez on growing in faith through temptation and peer pressure.
"So you had a bad day" -Daniel Powter (2005)
Why yes Daniel, yes I did. And then another...and then another. This week, Taylor talks about his really stupid week that involved a hit and run and everything around him breaking. We address trying to deal with frustrations and stress in our day to day lives and how it creeps into our spiritual life. Taylor opens up about his current frustrations in his spiritual life and the one thing keeping him grounded through it all.
We also have a bit of levity in the middle to talk about the lights in the darkness of this week like how great the Forte Catholic/Everyday Catholics crossover went, a hilarious compliment Taylor received, and a new partnership with Catholic Balm Co.! If you or someone you love has a beard, skin or lips, click here to get a discount on your next purchase while supporting Forte Catholic and Catholic Youth Ministry.
We are also joined by recent High School grad, Blaine Tamez, to talk about continuing to grow in your faith despite peer pressure and temptation.
Bonus Content-Part 2 of the Everyday Catholics/Forte Catholic Crossover!
Part 2 of the Forte Catholic & Everyday Catholics Podcast Crossover event is here! Tune in as I join Fr. Ryan Higdon & Alyssa Trutter on their show to talk about the art of conversation.
This week is the long-awaited Forte Catholic & Everyday Catholics podcast crossover event! Fr. Ryan Higdon and Alyssa Trutter, hosts of Everyday Catholics, joined my show that released yesterday, and today the episode where I appeared as a guest on their's just released! Tune in to the episode entitled "The Art of Conversation" as we talk about super heroes, interviews, and what it means to really enter into dialogue. Together, we’ll discuss what it takes to carry out a good conversation, to understand another person and share your ideas and experiences with them as well. Join us as we explore the art of conversation – an adventure to truly and deeply know the people God has placed in our lives.
Search Everyday Catholics on your favorite podcasting service to tune in now!
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 93
The Everyday Catholics/Forte Catholic crossover event is (FINALLY) here! Fr. Ryan Higdon & Alyssa Trutter join the show to talk about having a Catholic world view & TONS of laughter. The rest of the show, producer Sam and I do a deep dive into this week’s “Mass Text” segment.
The epic crossover event is (FINALLY) here! The hosts of Everyday Catholics, Fr. Ryan Higdon & Alyssa Trutter, join the show and I join theirs this week as well!
Here in this episode, I tell them they stole my show name and we have interesting quotes such as "I am the chubby weapon," "Taylor has two volumes: off or on" & a possible heresy involving "By Girth alone." We get an intro to their show, how its expanding my boundaries and I ask them what a Catholic world view is and how do we get it?
Also, after listening to this episode, give part two of the crossover a listen on the Everyday Catholics episode released this week here.
The rest of the show, producer Sam & I do a deep dive into our long-lost "Mass Text" segment on how hilarious the Apostles can be & the importance of finding rest.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 92
Large cast of characters join this week’s show to talk summer camp, the Avengers, RCIA & Star Wars. Special guest Scott Sollom.
Episode 92 had a large cast of characters!
Hunter Batten joins Taylor & producer Sam to talk about the recent Jr High summer camp where we compared the Avengers to our faith.
Then we spoke with Taylor’s former Professor and current bro Scott Sollom about RCIA and how to get involved. He uses some pretty hilarious imagery to describe the great process of people becoming Catholic.
Finally, two HS students who were on the mission trip in Detroit with Taylor wanted to make their radio debut so we talked about their experience on the trip and they face off in Yoda or Bible.
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 91
Ever felt crazy in Mass? Bad Music? Bad Homily? Bad lectors? We all have. We commiserate together and try to come up with a solution for how to fix it and the role we play in the whole deal. Guest Kevin Kapchinski.
Ever felt crazy in Mass? Bad Music? Bad Homily? Bad lectors? We all have. We commiserate together and try to come up with a solution for how to fix it and the role we play in the whole deal.
We get help from rockstar liturgical musician Kevin Kapchinski as he shares what music at Mass is supposed to be, how he picks songs to bring the Mass to life and more.
We close out the show with a discussion of Jesus feeding the 5000 and what it teaches us about serving those physically and spiritually hungry.
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Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 90
Taylor is back from his mission trip in Detroit and has some interesting stories to share to say the least. We also talk with Rich Curran about what makes a successful parish and clap back at “The Coaster” podcast about Texas being better than Canada.
Producer Sam is back and the intro to this show will blow your mind!!!!
Taylor is back from Detroit and boy does he have some stories! From an "interesting" first Mass to hiking in the city to his name being changed, there's a story for everyone.
In the second segment, we're joined by Rich Curran of Parish Success Group to talk about the essentials for making your parish as alive and vibrant as it was intended to be.
In the final segment, I talk about seeing Canada and my response to everyone's favorite Canadian Catholic podcast "The Coaster" since they brought up my name is vain so many times in their latest podcast about Canada. Let the "Texas is better than Canada" argument continue! ;)
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 89
Zac Mabry is here! The actor who starred as "Porky" in every millennials favorite children's movie "The Little Rascals" joins the show to talk about his journey of faith and becoming Catholic.
Zac Mabry is here! The actor who starred as "Porky" in every millennials favorite children's movie "The Little Rascals" joins the show to talk about his journey of faith and becoming Catholic. Check out his podcast "The Roman Circus" here.
Taylor and Zac also have a showdown in a game of debate about the "Greatest of All Time" in a variety of categories. Find amazing games like this at Download Youth Ministry.
Taylor also shares his silly insights into this last weekend's Gospel story.
This is an episode you absolutely don't want to miss! Tune in, subscribe and leave a review. It really does help. Thanks!
BONUS CONTENT-My appearance on "The Paul George Show"
I was honored to be a guest on “The Paul George Show” with the man who played a huge role in my conversion. We talk millennials and the importance of authentic community. Tune in!
For those of you who don't know Paul George(the non-NBA player one), you're missing out!
Paul has played a large role in my story of faith. He was one of the keynote speakers at the conference where I gave my life to Christ so many years ago. He also gave the men's session where I made a commitment to save myself for marriage, signed a pledge card, and gave that pledge card to my (now) wife when I proposed.
I am so thankful for his ministry and how it affected my life, so when he asked me to be a guest on his show, I was in awe. Tune in to our conversation about millennials & the importance of authentic community on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching "The Paul George Show" in your podcasting service.
The interview starts at the 10:50 mark.
For more from Paul and I, check out his appearance on the Forte Catholic podcast here.
My EWTN debut! Listen/watch here!
I made my EWTN debut as the guest on Bear Woznick’s “Deep Adventure!” We talked about joy, faith and more all surrounding the “Make Catholicism Fun Again” theme. Tune in now on podcast or YouTube!
What an amazing opportunity! I got to join Bear Woznick on his EWTN radio show "Deep Adventure" as his guest for the full hour! Bear and I have connected a few times as he was a guest on my show a while back and he graciously invited me on to his show.
Tune in as we talk about the "Make Catholicism Fun Again" message!
You can listen on podcast or watch the YouTube vid of the convo.
For more from Bear and I, tune in to his appearance on the "Forte Catholic" podcast.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 88
When doing good sometimes makes do bad, Fr. Anthony Sciarappa(the self-proclaimed King of Catholic Twitter) on being awesome and Brian Baudoin on his support of the show and what he would do if he was in charge.
Sooo many voices on this episode! Producer Sam is back! We catch up with her and talk about this new term Taylor learned called "moral licensing," how it may define his spiritual life...and maybe yours.
In the second segment, we are joined by self-proclaimed "Pittsburgh okayest priest" and "gift to the show," Fr. Anthony Sciarappa. He is a hilarious priest and talks about the things he has done that might have been the first time ever in the eternal priesthood.
In the third segment, the newest Patreon supporter, Brian Baudoin, rejoins the show to talk about why he supports the show, favorite memories, what he would do if he was in charge AND invents a new segment specifically to mess with producer Sam.
This was a fun one! Hope y'all enjoy listening as much as we all did recording. Please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and share the show with a friend.
Forte Catholic Podcast Episode 87
Surprise guest co-host, the Avengers and the Holy Spirit collide and interview with (another Canadian!) Matt Nelson on indifference & how to combat it.
Lots of laughs in this week's episode as we have a surprise guest co-host(even a surprise to Taylor!) We kick off the show with not one but TWO Forte Five countdowns of Taylor and the mysterious co-hosts' favorite Holy Spirit songs.
In the second segment, Taylor continues his beef with Canada through this week's guest Matt Nelson. But primarily, the conversation is about the role indifference plays in the faith(or lack there of it) in people's lives. He explores this in depth in his new book "Just Whatever." ...but we also try to convince him to move to Texas and away from "Canadia"...and it just might work!
In the final segment, we explore the term "forgotten God" in regards to the Holy Spirit and compare our view of the Holy Spirit to Earth's Mightiest Heroes, "The Avengers."
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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.
Thanks for listening! Please rate & subscribe in your podcasting service and share with a friend you think may enjoy the show!
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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