Ordinary Time with Brandon Forschino https://brandonforschino.podbean.com Ordinary Time Catholic Podcast features the stories of lay Catholics who are living out their mission with courage, creativity, and conviction. These aren’t ... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:12:04 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Ordinary Time features the stories of lay Catholics who are living out their mission with courage, creativity, and conviction. These aren’t celebrities or spotlight speakers — they’re faithful men and women, often hidden in plain sight, building the Kingdom of God in bold and surprising ways. Brandon Forschino Brandon Forschino No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22178126/ordinary_time_podcast_logoad6vq.png Ordinary Time with Brandon Forschino https://brandonforschino.podbean.com 144 144 Before He Challenged Frank Turek: The Story of Chase Carroll Before He Challenged Frank Turek: The Story of Chase Carroll https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/before-he-challenged-frank-turek-the-story-of-chase-carroll/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/before-he-challenged-frank-turek-the-story-of-chase-carroll/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:12:04 -0400 yt:video:lT6QYlPyzwg Many people know Chase Carroll as the University of North Florida student whose question sparked one of the most talked-about exchanges with Christian apologist Frank Turek.

During a live "Change My Mind" event at UNF, Chase stepped to the microphone and asked a simple but provocative question: "Can Christianity exist without the Catholic Church?"

The conversation that followed quickly spread across YouTube, generating thousands of comments and attracting responses from both Catholic and Protestant apologists.

But this episode isn't about fourteen minutes at a microphone. It's about everything that came before.

Like David before Goliath, Chase's defining moment was preceded by years of formation, study, prayer, and a growing conviction that truth matters. Long before anyone knew his name, God was preparing him through ordinary moments that would eventually lead to an extraordinary opportunity.

In this episode of Ordinary Time, Chase shares the story behind the viral exchange, his reversion to the Catholic faith, the questions that shaped his intellectual journey, and the experiences that gave him the confidence to publicly defend what he believed.

The viral debate may be what introduced the world to Chase Carroll. This conversation reveals the deeper story of how God prepared him for that moment.

]]> Many people know Chase Carroll as the University of North Florida student whose question sparked one of the most talked-about exchanges with Christian apologist Frank Turek.


During a live "Change My Mind" event at UNF, Chase stepped to the microphone and asked a simple but provocative question: "Can Christianity exist without the Catholic Church?"


The conversation that followed quickly spread across YouTube, generating thousands of comments and attracting responses from both Catholic and Protestant apologists.


But this episode isn't about fourteen minutes at a microphone. It's about everything that came before.


Like David before Goliath, Chase's defining moment was preceded by years of formation, study, prayer, and a growing conviction that truth matters. Long before anyone knew his name, God was preparing him through ordinary moments that would eventually lead to an extraordinary opportunity.


In this episode of Ordinary Time, Chase shares the story behind the viral exchange, his reversion to the Catholic faith, the questions that shaped his intellectual journey, and the experiences that gave him the confidence to publicly defend what he believed.


The viral debate may be what introduced the world to Chase Carroll. This conversation reveals the deeper story of how God prepared him for that moment.

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 4118 Married to a Catholic Priest? The Rare Journey of Melissa Mayer to the Catholic Church Married to a Catholic Priest? The Rare Journey of Melissa Mayer to the Catholic Church https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/married-to-a-catholic-priest-the-rare-journey-of-melissa-mayer-to-the-catholic-church/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/married-to-a-catholic-priest-the-rare-journey-of-melissa-mayer-to-the-catholic-church/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 05:28:23 -0400 yt:video:nOLVYPnpllQ Is it really possible to be married to a Catholic priest? Yes, though it is a rare exception within the Roman Catholic Church.

In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with Melissa Mayer to explore her family’s remarkable journey into Catholicism. Melissa and her husband, Fr. Phillip Mayer, both came from a Protestant and Anglican background before entering full communion with the Catholic Church.

After years in Anglican ministry, Fr. Mayer received a special dispensation from Pope Francis and was ordained a Catholic priest in 2019 through the Ordinariate, allowing him to remain married while serving as a Catholic priest.

Today, Fr. Mayer serves at St. James Catholic Church in Jacksonville, helping to build and shepherd a growing Catholic community.

Melissa, Fr. Mayer's wife, shares the story from her perspective, the theological questions, spiritual searching, sacrifices, fears, and graces that shaped their conversion.

The conversation also offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at family life with a Catholic priest, the mission of St. James, and a deeper understanding of the Ordinariate and its unique place within the Catholic Church.

]]> Is it really possible to be married to a Catholic priest? Yes, though it is a rare exception within the Roman Catholic Church.


In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with Melissa Mayer to explore her family’s remarkable journey into Catholicism. Melissa and her husband, Fr. Phillip Mayer, both came from a Protestant and Anglican background before entering full communion with the Catholic Church.


After years in Anglican ministry, Fr. Mayer received a special dispensation from Pope Francis and was ordained a Catholic priest in 2019 through the Ordinariate, allowing him to remain married while serving as a Catholic priest.


Today, Fr. Mayer serves at St. James Catholic Church in Jacksonville, helping to build and shepherd a growing Catholic community.


Melissa, Fr. Mayer's wife, shares the story from her perspective, the theological questions, spiritual searching, sacrifices, fears, and graces that shaped their conversion.


The conversation also offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at family life with a Catholic priest, the mission of St. James, and a deeper understanding of the Ordinariate and its unique place within the Catholic Church.

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 3334 1 full A Father and Son’s Journey to the Catholic Church A Father and Son’s Journey to the Catholic Church https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/a-father-and-son-s-journey-to-the-catholic-church/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/a-father-and-son-s-journey-to-the-catholic-church/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 09:04:00 -0400 yt:video:S98H2_4sm9M In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with Dr. Asher Chanan-Khan and his son Matthew for a powerful conversation about suffering, truth, and their unexpected journey into the Catholic Church.

Dr. Asher Chanan-Khan is a world-renowned blood cancer specialist who has spent decades advancing treatments for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. But after receiving his own terminal cancer diagnosis, he suddenly found himself facing the very suffering he had spent his life helping others endure.

At the same time, Matthew was walking through what he describes as a “dark night of the soul” following deep personal struggles and the impact of divorce. In the middle of that pain, he unexpectedly encountered Christ again after visiting a Catholic Church.

As Matthew began discerning Catholicism through OCIA, Dr. Asher attended alongside him — not because he wanted to become Catholic, but because he wanted to ensure his son was not being taught false doctrine.

What began as skepticism slowly became something much deeper.

Coming from a non-denominational background, much of what Dr. Asher believed about the Catholic Church was shaped by misunderstanding and criticism. But the deeper he looked, the more he encountered beauty, history, truth, and a faith that challenged everything he thought he knew.

One statement from Matthew especially stayed with him:

“If you want to have a serious, deep relationship with the Lord, then you go to the Catholic Church.”

That statement forced Dr. Asher to wrestle with a difficult question:

“If I believe this is true for my son… why would it not also be true for me?”

This is an honest and deeply moving conversation about suffering, fatherhood, faith, healing, and ultimately surrendering to Christ.

If this episode impacts you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone searching for hope and truth.

#Catholic #ConversionStory #CatholicChurch #OCIA #Faith #JesusChrist

]]> In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with Dr. Asher Chanan-Khan and his son Matthew for a powerful conversation about suffering, truth, and their unexpected journey into the Catholic Church.


Dr. Asher Chanan-Khan is a world-renowned blood cancer specialist who has spent decades advancing treatments for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. But after receiving his own terminal cancer diagnosis, he suddenly found himself facing the very suffering he had spent his life helping others endure.


At the same time, Matthew was walking through what he describes as a “dark night of the soul” following deep personal struggles and the impact of divorce. In the middle of that pain, he unexpectedly encountered Christ again after visiting a Catholic Church.


As Matthew began discerning Catholicism through OCIA, Dr. Asher attended alongside him — not because he wanted to become Catholic, but because he wanted to ensure his son was not being taught false doctrine.

What began as skepticism slowly became something much deeper.


Coming from a non-denominational background, much of what Dr. Asher believed about the Catholic Church was shaped by misunderstanding and criticism. But the deeper he looked, the more he encountered beauty, history, truth, and a faith that challenged everything he thought he knew.


One statement from Matthew especially stayed with him:

“If you want to have a serious, deep relationship with the Lord, then you go to the Catholic Church.”


That statement forced Dr. Asher to wrestle with a difficult question:

“If I believe this is true for my son… why would it not also be true for me?”


This is an honest and deeply moving conversation about suffering, fatherhood, faith, healing, and ultimately surrendering to Christ.


If this episode impacts you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone searching for hope and truth.


#Catholic #ConversionStory #CatholicChurch #OCIA #Faith #JesusChrist

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 6093 1 full He Went to Mass to Save His Marriage… Then Became Catholic | David Davis Conversion Story He Went to Mass to Save His Marriage… Then Became Catholic | David Davis Conversion Story https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/he-went-to-mass-to-save-his-marriage%e2%80%a6-then-became-catholic-david-davis-conversion-story/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/he-went-to-mass-to-save-his-marriage%e2%80%a6-then-became-catholic-david-davis-conversion-story/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:06 -0400 yt:video:q1FXJMwqtEw On this episode of Ordinary Time, I’m joined by David Davis, who shares his powerful journey into the Catholic Church. Born to a Southern Baptist preacher, David spent his entire life deeply rooted in ministry, not only as a pastor’s kid but also as a youth minister, the Chairman of the Board of a large United Methodist Church, and a devoted church leader.

But through a season of personal struggle and vulnerability, including a separation in his marriage, David found himself willing to do whatever it took to fight for his bride. That pursuit led him somewhere unexpected: attending Mass with his wife. What began as an act of love and commitment slowly became an encounter with the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith.

This is a beautiful story of a man fighting for his bride, only to discover how Christ has been fighting for His Bride, the Church, all along.

Today, David carries a deep desire for unity among Christians and is committed to fostering greater understanding and connection across the Body of Christ.

#Catholic #CatholicChurch #CatholicFaith #CatholicLife #CatholicConversion #CatholicPodcast #CatholicMen #CatholicCommunity #ocia

@DioceseofStAugustine

]]> On this episode of Ordinary Time, I’m joined by David Davis, who shares his powerful journey into the Catholic Church. Born to a Southern Baptist preacher, David spent his entire life deeply rooted in ministry, not only as a pastor’s kid but also as a youth minister, the Chairman of the Board of a large United Methodist Church, and a devoted church leader.


But through a season of personal struggle and vulnerability, including a separation in his marriage, David found himself willing to do whatever it took to fight for his bride. That pursuit led him somewhere unexpected: attending Mass with his wife. What began as an act of love and commitment slowly became an encounter with the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith.


This is a beautiful story of a man fighting for his bride, only to discover how Christ has been fighting for His Bride, the Church, all along.

Today, David carries a deep desire for unity among Christians and is committed to fostering greater understanding and connection across the Body of Christ.


#Catholic #CatholicChurch #CatholicFaith #CatholicLife #CatholicConversion #CatholicPodcast #CatholicMen #CatholicCommunity #ocia


@DioceseofStAugustine

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 3330 He Went to Mass to Save His Marriage… What Happened Next? He Went to Mass to Save His Marriage… What Happened Next? https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/he-went-to-mass-to-save-his-marriage%e2%80%a6-what-happened-next/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/he-went-to-mass-to-save-his-marriage%e2%80%a6-what-happened-next/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:31 -0400 yt:video:N_6x088mWSk He went to Mass to save his marriage…He didn’t expect it to change his life.

On my next episode of Ordinary Time Podcast, I sit down with David Davis, a lifelong church leader who never imagined he’d become Catholic.

But in the middle of fighting for his wife, he encountered something deeper: the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Church and the realization that Christ had been fighting for His Bride all along.

This is a powerful story of restoration, humility, and unexpected grace.

📅 Premieres Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 PM on YouTube

Set a reminder, you won’t want to miss this one.

#Catholic #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #MarriageRestoration #Testimony #ComeHome #Podcast

]]> He went to Mass to save his marriage…He didn’t expect it to change his life.

On my next episode of Ordinary Time Podcast, I sit down with David Davis, a lifelong church leader who never imagined he’d become Catholic.


But in the middle of fighting for his wife, he encountered something deeper: the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Church and the realization that Christ had been fighting for His Bride all along.


This is a powerful story of restoration, humility, and unexpected grace.


📅 Premieres Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 PM on YouTube

Set a reminder, you won’t want to miss this one.


#Catholic #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #MarriageRestoration #Testimony #ComeHome #Podcast

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 84 Catholic Dystopian Fiction & Faith | Jacqueline Brown on Writing Stories That Change Souls Catholic Dystopian Fiction & Faith | Jacqueline Brown on Writing Stories That Change Souls https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/catholic-dystopian-fiction-faith-jacqueline-brown-on-writing-stories-that-change-souls/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/catholic-dystopian-fiction-faith-jacqueline-brown-on-writing-stories-that-change-souls/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:46 -0500 yt:video:e-qMzSpXOsI What role does Catholic fiction play in shaping the soul—and why does it matter today?

In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with bestselling Catholic author Jacqueline Brown to explore how faith, storytelling, and even dystopian fiction can lead people closer to God.

Jacqueline, a former child psychologist, is the author of The Light Series, The Awakening Trilogy, and Altered—clean, faith-filled novels written for mature teens and adults. Her work dives deep into the spiritual battle for the soul, asking the kinds of questions most of us avoid.

In this conversation, we cover:

* Her journey from psychology to becoming a Catholic author

* Why Catholic fiction and storytelling matter in today’s culture

* The role of dystopian themes and spiritual warfare in her books

* How stories can lead readers one step closer to the Father

Learn More + Special Offer

Explore Jacqueline’s books: https://jacqueline-brown.com

Use code ORDINARYTIME for 10% off your purchase

About Ordinary Time

Real conversations helping ordinary Catholics live an extraordinary faith—every day.

Subscribe, like, and share to support the mission.

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]]> What role does Catholic fiction play in shaping the soul—and why does it matter today?


In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with bestselling Catholic author Jacqueline Brown to explore how faith, storytelling, and even dystopian fiction can lead people closer to God.


Jacqueline, a former child psychologist, is the author of The Light Series, The Awakening Trilogy, and Altered—clean, faith-filled novels written for mature teens and adults. Her work dives deep into the spiritual battle for the soul, asking the kinds of questions most of us avoid.


In this conversation, we cover:


* Her journey from psychology to becoming a Catholic author

* Why Catholic fiction and storytelling matter in today’s culture

* The role of dystopian themes and spiritual warfare in her books

* How stories can lead readers one step closer to the Father



Learn More + Special Offer


Explore Jacqueline’s books: https://jacqueline-brown.com

Use code ORDINARYTIME for 10% off your purchase


About Ordinary Time


Real conversations helping ordinary Catholics live an extraordinary faith—every day.

Subscribe, like, and share to support the mission.


Music Attribution


Music by https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos

Artist: Nick Petrov

License code: 9698ZJZCEHXQWYTA

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 3067 The Story of World Villages for Children with John Clegg The Story of World Villages for Children with John Clegg https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/the-story-of-world-villages-for-children-with-john-clegg/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/the-story-of-world-villages-for-children-with-john-clegg/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:00:06 -0400 yt:video:YyrDYKPP_HA In this episode of Ordinary Time, Brandon Forsino speaks with John Clegg about the pressing issue of children's poverty and the impactful work of the Sisters of Mary, an organization founded by Venerable Aloysius Schwartz. They discuss the organization's mission to alleviate poverty through education and vocational training, the importance of pro-life advocacy, and the transformative stories of alumni who have benefited from the program. The conversation emphasizes the spiritual dimensions of poverty and the need for greater awareness and support for the Sisters of Mary.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Children's Poverty Awareness

01:01 The Mission of the Sisters of Mary

03:03 Venerable Aloysius Schwartz: A Life of Service

05:51 The Impact of the Sisters of Mary

09:01 The Best Kept Secret in Charity

12:00 The Call to Pro-Life Advocacy

15:01 Transforming Lives Through Education

18:05 The Spiritual Dimension of Poverty

20:59 Alumni Success Stories

23:56 The Veneration of Venerable Al

30:05 How to Support the Sisters of Mary

https://worldvillages.org/

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License code: BHKCPOWTQ7GDQDVB

Artist: : The Fable

]]> In this episode of Ordinary Time, Brandon Forsino speaks with John Clegg about the pressing issue of children's poverty and the impactful work of the Sisters of Mary, an organization founded by Venerable Aloysius Schwartz. They discuss the organization's mission to alleviate poverty through education and vocational training, the importance of pro-life advocacy, and the transformative stories of alumni who have benefited from the program. The conversation emphasizes the spiritual dimensions of poverty and the need for greater awareness and support for the Sisters of Mary.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to Children's Poverty Awareness

01:01 The Mission of the Sisters of Mary

03:03 Venerable Aloysius Schwartz: A Life of Service

05:51 The Impact of the Sisters of Mary

09:01 The Best Kept Secret in Charity

12:00 The Call to Pro-Life Advocacy

15:01 Transforming Lives Through Education

18:05 The Spiritual Dimension of Poverty

20:59 Alumni Success Stories

23:56 The Veneration of Venerable Al

30:05 How to Support the Sisters of Mary


https://worldvillages.org/


Music by: https://www.bensound.com

License code: BHKCPOWTQ7GDQDVB

Artist: : The Fable

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 2153 Digital Discipleship & Catholic Media with Travis Callaway Digital Discipleship & Catholic Media with Travis Callaway https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/digital-discipleship-catholic-media-with-travis-callaway/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/digital-discipleship-catholic-media-with-travis-callaway/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:04 -0400 yt:video:2wxLqObQx84 Travis Callaway is the Chief Operating Officer at Castletown Media, an award-winning Catholic film studio and communications agency behind the Carlo Acutis Documentary, Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age. Castletown Media also partnered with Hallow to produce major campaigns, including their 2025 Pray40 initiative featuring actor Jonathan Roumie and Hallow CEO Alex Jones.

Travis is also the co-host of the podcast Coffee, Commerce, and Catechesis, where he and his team offer Catholic entrepreneurs and professionals insight into navigating modern secular culture grounded in the eternal teachings of the Catholic Church.

]]> Travis Callaway is the Chief Operating Officer at Castletown Media, an award-winning Catholic film studio and communications agency behind the Carlo Acutis Documentary, Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age. Castletown Media also partnered with Hallow to produce major campaigns, including their 2025 Pray40 initiative featuring actor Jonathan Roumie and Hallow CEO Alex Jones.


Travis is also the co-host of the podcast Coffee, Commerce, and Catechesis, where he and his team offer Catholic entrepreneurs and professionals insight into navigating modern secular culture grounded in the eternal teachings of the Catholic Church.

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 2857 What Happens at Every Catholic Mass? Inside The Real Presence Documentary with Joe Helow What Happens at Every Catholic Mass? Inside The Real Presence Documentary with Joe Helow https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/what-happens-at-every-catholic-mass-inside-the-real-presence-documentary-with-joe-helow/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/what-happens-at-every-catholic-mass-inside-the-real-presence-documentary-with-joe-helow/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:00:06 -0400 yt:video:I1r7YzuvrDQ What if everything happening at Mass is far more real—and far more alive—than we can see?

In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with Joe Helow, Executive Producer of The Real Presence, a powerful Eucharistic documentary that is helping Catholics rediscover the mystery, beauty, and reverence of the Mass.

The film presents a 28-minute cinematic experience that combines liturgical footage with artistic visualization to help viewers enter more deeply into the mystery of the Eucharist—not as a symbol, but as the true Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.

Joe shares the story behind the project, including how a simple desire to honor Christ in the Eucharist led to a film that is renewing faith and awakening hearts to the reality of the Mass.

We talk about the inspiration behind the documentary, the importance of beauty in evangelization, and why recovering reverence for the Eucharist matters now more than ever.

About the Film

The Real Presence: The Mass is a 28-minute cinematic experience designed to help viewers see the unseen reality of the Catholic Mass, including the presence of angels, saints, and the eternal sacrifice of Christ made present in the Eucharist.

Watch the film for free → https://www.therealpresence.com

About Ordinary Time

Real conversations helping ordinary Catholics live an extraordinary faith—every day.

Subscribe, like, and share to support the mission.

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Artist: Marcus P.

License code: 325TTV7DBKEENLAA

]]> What if everything happening at Mass is far more real—and far more alive—than we can see?


In this episode of Ordinary Time, I sit down with Joe Helow, Executive Producer of The Real Presence, a powerful Eucharistic documentary that is helping Catholics rediscover the mystery, beauty, and reverence of the Mass.


The film presents a 28-minute cinematic experience that combines liturgical footage with artistic visualization to help viewers enter more deeply into the mystery of the Eucharist—not as a symbol, but as the true Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.


Joe shares the story behind the project, including how a simple desire to honor Christ in the Eucharist led to a film that is renewing faith and awakening hearts to the reality of the Mass.


We talk about the inspiration behind the documentary, the importance of beauty in evangelization, and why recovering reverence for the Eucharist matters now more than ever.


About the Film


The Real Presence: The Mass is a 28-minute cinematic experience designed to help viewers see the unseen reality of the Catholic Mass, including the presence of angels, saints, and the eternal sacrifice of Christ made present in the Eucharist.


Watch the film for free → https://www.therealpresence.com


About Ordinary Time


Real conversations helping ordinary Catholics live an extraordinary faith—every day.

Subscribe, like, and share to support the mission.


Music Attribution


Music by https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos

Artist: Marcus P.

License code: 325TTV7DBKEENLAA

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 2238 A Fast for the Priests —The Mission of Fasting Brothers with Tony Zeaiter A Fast for the Priests —The Mission of Fasting Brothers with Tony Zeaiter https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/a-fast-for-the-priests-%e2%80%94the-mission-of-fasting-brothers-with-tony-zeaiter/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/a-fast-for-the-priests-%e2%80%94the-mission-of-fasting-brothers-with-tony-zeaiter/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:06:06 -0400 yt:video:82EyW4W8XEU In this episode, I sit down with Tony Zeaiter of Fasting Brothers—a powerful lay-led apostolate where men commit to fasting one day a week for an entire year for the intentions of their bishop or priests.

Tony shares how this movement is uniting men across the country to spiritually support our clergy through fasting and prayer. From one small group to a growing network of parish-based fasting teams, their mission is bold, simple, and deeply rooted in love for the Church.

Ordinary Time, Catholic Podcast exists to spotlight lay Catholics who are living their mission with quiet boldness and eternal impact. We believe the “ordinary” people in the pews are being called to extraordinary things.

🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to take your place in the mission field—from wherever you sit in the Church.

]]> In this episode, I sit down with Tony Zeaiter of Fasting Brothers—a powerful lay-led apostolate where men commit to fasting one day a week for an entire year for the intentions of their bishop or priests.


Tony shares how this movement is uniting men across the country to spiritually support our clergy through fasting and prayer. From one small group to a growing network of parish-based fasting teams, their mission is bold, simple, and deeply rooted in love for the Church.


Ordinary Time, Catholic Podcast exists to spotlight lay Catholics who are living their mission with quiet boldness and eternal impact. We believe the “ordinary” people in the pews are being called to extraordinary things.


🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to take your place in the mission field—from wherever you sit in the Church.

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 2322 Praying for Our Priests with Jeanette Ghioto, Seven Sisters Apostolate Praying for Our Priests with Jeanette Ghioto, Seven Sisters Apostolate https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/praying-for-our-priests-with-jeanette-ghioto-seven-sisters-apostolate/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/praying-for-our-priests-with-jeanette-ghioto-seven-sisters-apostolate/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:20:51 -0500 yt:video:U4ck1YdNpHo In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with Jeanette Ghioto, Coordinator of Seven Sisters and Fasting Brothers for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

"The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop—a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ."

Learn more about this amazing lay ministry by visiting https://sevensistersapostolate.org/

Connect directly with Jeanette: 904-710-2277 (call or text) or by email, sevensistersstaug@gmail.com

]]> In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with Jeanette Ghioto, Coordinator of Seven Sisters and Fasting Brothers for the Diocese of St. Augustine.


"The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop—a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ."


Learn more about this amazing lay ministry by visiting https://sevensistersapostolate.org/


Connect directly with Jeanette: 904-710-2277 (call or text) or by email, sevensistersstaug@gmail.com

]]> Brandon Forschino false No 2487 Faith, Music, & Storytelling: A Conversation with Michael Girgenti Faith, Music, & Storytelling: A Conversation with Michael Girgenti https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/faith-music-storytelling-a-conversation-with-michael-girgenti/ https://brandonforschino.podbean.com/e/faith-music-storytelling-a-conversation-with-michael-girgenti/#comments Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:06 -0500 yt:video:ODENt4r-2I0 In this week's episode of Ordinary Time, I am joined by Michael Girgenti, an actor, two-time Grammy Award winner, and author!

Michael plays the role of Judas in The Thorn, a nationally touring live interpretation of the Passion of Jesus.

See if The Thorn is coming to a city near you: https://thethorn.com/

His latest book, Little Flower's Big Love: The Story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, is available in digital and paperback formats on Amazon. Learn more by visiting www.strawberrypencilmagic.com/books/littleflowersbiglove

Connect with Michael online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgirgenti

]]> In this week's episode of Ordinary Time, I am joined by Michael Girgenti, an actor, two-time Grammy Award winner, and author!


Michael plays the role of Judas in The Thorn, a nationally touring live interpretation of the Passion of Jesus.


See if The Thorn is coming to a city near you: https://thethorn.com/


His latest book, Little Flower's Big Love: The Story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, is available in digital and paperback formats on Amazon. Learn more by visiting www.strawberrypencilmagic.com/books/littleflowersbiglove


Connect with Michael online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgirgenti

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