Homosexuality & Gay Marriage | Catholic Apologetics Series
In part 7 of our Catholic Apologetics series, we share the Church's teaching on Homosexuality & Gay Marriage. The Church is very clear on both of these topics, both giving the theological foundations for her teaching but also guidance to those struggling with same-sex attraction AND how we as the Church should treat those in this community.
In part 7 of our Catholic Apologetics series, we share the Church's teaching on Homosexuality & Gay Marriage.
The Church is very clear on both of these topics, both giving the theological foundations for her teaching but also guidance to those struggling with same-sex attraction AND how we as the Church should treat those in this community.
This was a very difficult talk for me to give, but I hope that it brings you some truth, hope and inspiration to love your neighbor more. God bless.
Full Apologetics series here.
Hell & the Problem of Evil | Apologetics Series
Today, we tackle on of the greatest arguments against belief in God: the problem of suffering and evil. How could a good, loving and all powerful God allow evil to happen in the world? I share some of the Church's teaching on how to approach the problem of evil & discuss the Four Last Things: Death, Judgement, Heaven & Hell.
Today, we tackle on of the greatest arguments against belief in God: the problem of suffering and evil. How could a good, loving and all powerful God allow evil to happen in the world? In this session, I share some of the Church's teaching on how to approach the problem of evil & discuss the Four Last Things: Death, Judgement, Heaven & Hell.
Full Apologetics series here.
Protestants vs. Catholics (Part 2) | Apologetics Series
In this week's session, I explore some of the common Protestant objections to the Catholic faith and try to provide some answers to those challenges. In part 2, I tackle Sola Scriptura, the Pope, Saints, Mary & Salvation.
Protestants vs. Catholics (Part 2) | Catholic Apologetics Series
In this week's session, I explore some of the common Protestant objections to the Catholic faith and try to provide some answers to those challenges. In part 2, I tackle Sola Scriptura, the Pope, Saints, Mary & Salvation.
In Part 1, we worked through the Church having the Fullness of Truth, Baptism, Confession, Salvation Outside of the Church and more.
The Lord desires that we be one. Let us continue to pray for this to become a reality again.
Protestants vs. Catholics (Part 1) | Apologetics Series
In this week's session, I explore some of the common Protestant objections to the Catholic faith and try to provide some answers to those challenges.
In this week's session, I explore some of the common Protestant objections to the Catholic faith and try to provide some answers to those challenges. The Lord desires that we be one. Let us continue to pray for this to become a reality again.
Faith & Science | Apologetics Series
In this session, I explore the relationship between faith & science. We discuss how these are two essential components in seeking the truth that don't have to contradict one another. We also explore the Church's relationship with science, some of the greatest Catholic scientists throughout history & how miracles fit into all of this.
In this session, I explore the relationship between faith & science. We discuss how these are two essential components in seeking the truth that don't have to contradict one another. We also explore the Church's relationship with science, some of the greatest Catholic scientists throughout history & how miracles fit into all of this.
This is part of our 8-part series on Apologetics. My pastor asked me to teach this course for our parish this Fall, so every week for two months, I'll be gathering with the community in our Church to teach on some of the most important Apologetics topics.
We hope you enjoy this conversation and return next week for our session on Common Protestant Critiques of Catholicism.
Proofs of God's Existence | Apologetics Series
In today's session, we talk about the proofs of God's existence. We start with the famous five proofs from St. Thomas Aquinas, move in to some arguments from history and finally the arguments of personal experience.
In today's session, we talk about the proofs of God's existence. We start with the famous five proofs from St. Thomas Aquinas, move in to some arguments from history and finally the arguments of personal experience.
Welcome to our 8-part series on Apologetics. My pastor asked me to teach this course for our parish this Fall, so every week for two months, I'll be gathering with the community in our Church to teach on some of the most important Apologetics topics.
We hope you enjoy this conversation and return next week for our session on Faith & Science.
The Purpose of Apologetics | Apologetics Series
In this introduction, I explain what Apologetics is, its role in building up our own faith & how it helps us to share our faith with others. We look at how Jesus answered questions, the importance of asking good questions, some best practices when sharing the faith and common pitfalls people often fall in to when trying to share the faith.
Welcome to our 8-part series on Apologetics. My pastor asked me to teach this course for our parish this Fall, so every week for two months, I'll be gathering with the community in our Church to teach on some of the most important Apologetics topics.
In this introduction, I explain what Apologetics is, its role in building up our own faith & how it helps us to share our faith with others. We look at how Jesus answered questions, the importance of asking good questions, some best practices when sharing the faith and common pitfalls people often fall in to when trying to share the faith.
We hope you enjoy this conversation and return next week for our session on the Proofs of God's Existence.
Appearance on the Better Preach Podcast
I was thrilled to be invited to join Ryan O’Hara on his podcast “Better Preach.” His goal is to make the talks that Catholics give the best that they can be! I got to share some of my worst and best moments as a speaker and talk a bit about my process of preparation and philosophy of what makes good talks.
I was thrilled to be invited to join Ryan O’Hara on his podcast “Better Preach.” His goal is to make the talks that Catholics give the best that they can be! I got to share some of my worst and best moments as a speaker and talk a bit about my process of preparation and philosophy of what makes good talks.
Be sure to check out this episode and some of the other great conversations Ryan has had with great speakers over the years!
Catholic Foundations | The Church | Session 1
In this session we discuss how the Catholic Church was instituted by Christ, exists to make saints and is God's love in action in today's world. We look through the Gospels to see the Church's origin, trace it's lineage back through the old testament and discover how it has lasted for 2000 years. If you've ever asked what Catholics believe about the Church, why we have a Pope, why we have priests or what it means to be a Catholic, then this is the video for you.
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism. In week 1, Taylor shares about the Church: it's origins and purpose.
In this session we discuss how the Catholic Church was instituted by Christ, exists to make saints and is God's love in action in today's world. We look through the Gospels to see the Church's origin, trace it's lineage back through the old testament and discover how it has lasted for 2000 years. If you've ever asked what Catholics believe about the Church, why we have a Pope, why we have priests or what it means to be a Catholic, then this is the video for you.
We hope you enjoy this week's session! If you're new to the series, check out the full playlist here.
Forte Catholic Advent Event | Prepare Him Room w/Allison Sullivan & Taylor Schroll
A message on the themes of Advent from Allison and some Advent/Christmas Music from Taylor. Enjoy! :)
A message on the themes of Advent from Allison and some Advent/Christmas Music from Taylor.
Advent is a time of waiting and hope and preparing Him room. When we look around and see nothing but stumps, a sprout is coming— a promise of what is to come, a thrill of hope. As we wait, accept, journey and make room, may we know that God came to be with us, is with us now, and is coming again to set all things right. Enjoy! :)
Catholic Foundations | On Mission | Session 10
The Church exists in order to evangelize and make disciples. We all have a role to play in that mission! We can often be nervous about having conversations about faith but Taylor shares his best tips for how to evangelize our friends, family, coworkers, etc. We simply share our story of encountering God. So check out this week's video to hear about God's call for you to join His mission and be equipped to do just that!
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism. This week Taylor shares how we can join the Church's mission!
The Church exists in order to evangelize and make disciples. We all have a role to play in that mission! We can often be nervous about having conversations about faith but Taylor shares his best tips for how to evangelize our friends, family, coworkers, etc. We simply share our story of encountering God. So check out this week's video to hear about God's call for you to join His mission and be equipped to do just that!
We hope you enjoy this week's session! If you're new to the series, check out the full playlist here.
Catholic Foundations | Universal Call to Holiness | Session 9
In week 9 of our Catholic Foundations series, Sam Schoenfelder shares about answering the universal call to holiness. We can too often think that holiness is just for the priests or chosen few, but all of us are called to sainthood. How we respond is of the utmost importance.
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism.
In week 9 of our Catholic Foundations series, Sam Schoenfelder shares about answering the universal call to holiness. We can too often think that holiness is just for the priests or chosen few, but all of us are called to sainthood. How we respond is of the utmost importance.
We hope you enjoy this week's session! If you're new to the series, check out the full playlist here.
Catholic Foundations | Mary, Mother of God | Session 8
In week 8 of our Catholic Foundations series, Jennifer Stavinoha explains why the Catholic Church shows honor to Mary and how she helps us through prayer and example as the first disciple of Christ. She also walks through the Marian Dogmas and shares her personal experiences of building a relationship with our Lady.
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism.
This week we discuss Mary and her role in the Church and our lives.
In week 8, Jennifer Stavinoha explains why the Catholic Church shows honor to Mary and how she helps us through prayer and example as the first disciple of Christ. She also walks through the Marian Dogmas and shares her personal experiences of building a relationship with our Lady.
We hope you enjoy this week's session! If you're new to the series, check out the full playlist here.
Catholic Foundations | Virtues & Christian Living | Session 7
In week 7, Taylor Schroll shares about what the virtues are and how we can grow in a life of virtue. We discuss the theological virtues, the cardinal virtues, the things that hold us back from virtue and how to grow in all of them, especially the ones where we find ourselves lacking.
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism.
This week we focus on the virtues and how we can live a virtuous life.
In week 7, Taylor Schroll shares about what the virtues are and how we can grow in a life of virtue. We discuss the theological virtues, the cardinal virtues, the things that hold us back from virtue and how to grow in all of them, especially the ones where we find ourselves lacking.
We hope you enjoy this week's session! If you're new to the series, check out the full playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLigPxe25_UYdnx-T3FY8QKYYaYS5TBB61
Catholic Foundations | Temptation & Sin | Session 6
In week 6, Taylor takes a deep dive into the topic of sin: what it is, why we do it and how to limit it. He shares what we need to do in order to fight temptation as best we can so that we can grow in holiness.
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism. This week we focus on and fighting sin & temptation.
In week 6, Taylor takes a deep dive into the topic of sin: what it is, why we do it and how to limit it. He shares what we need to do in order to fight temptation as best we can so that we can grow in holiness.
We hope you enjoy this week's session! If you're new to the series, check out the full playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLigPxe25_UYdnx-T3FY8QKYYaYS5TBB61
Catholic Foundations | Salvation History | Session 5
In week 5, Taylor Schroll shares the story of salvation. We look at how all of the stories we may have heard dozens of times growing up actually all connect into one narrative about God's love for His people. We look to the great stories of the Old Testament and how they prepare us for the coming Christ and set up the 2000 year history of His Church of which we are now a part. The greatest story ever told.
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism This week we focus on the story of salvation and our role in it.
In week 5, Taylor Schroll shares the story of salvation. We look at how all of the stories we may have heard dozens of times growing up actually all connect into one narrative about God's love for His people. We look to the great stories of the Old Testament and how they prepare us for the coming Christ and set up the 2000 year history of His Church of which we are now a part. The greatest story ever told.
If you're new to the series, check out the full playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLigPxe25_UYdnx-T3FY8QKYYaYS5TBB61
Catholic Foundations | The Sacraments | Session 4
In week four of our Foundations course, Jennifer Stavinoha gives us an introduction to the Sacraments and a deeper look into Baptism and Confession. How we live in the power of our Baptism and breaking through the barriers that keep us from the grace available in the confessional.
In week four of our Foundations course, Jennifer Stavinoha gives us an introduction to the Sacraments and a deeper look into Baptism and Confession. How do we live out our Baptism today as adults? She looks to a couple of stories from the Gospels for our answers.
She also shares about the importance of frequent confession for Catholics. So many Catholics do not frequent the Sacrament for a plethora of reasons: intellectual questions about why we have to go to a priest, fear, embarrassment and more. She shares not only the importance of the Sacrament but also helps to break down the barriers that keep up from the grace awaiting us in the confessional.
We will be back next week for our session on Salvation History.
New to the series? Check out our introduction here: https://youtu.be/nGvOQP3U8tU
Catholic Foundations | The Trinity | Session 3
In week three of our Foundations course, Taylor Schroll teaches on the central mystery of our faith: The Trinity. We will explore how God revealed Himself as the Trinity, what that means for our understanding of who He is and our relationship with Him & dissect some of the main heresies in understanding of the Trinity throughout the Church's history.
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism. This week we focus on The Trinity: the truths, the heresies & our relationship with God.
In week three of our Foundations course, Taylor Schroll teaches on the central mystery of our faith: The Trinity. We will explore how God revealed Himself as the Trinity, what that means for our understanding of who He is and our relationship with Him & dissect some of the main heresies in understanding of the Trinity throughout the Church's history. Ultimately, this entire session is built for us to understand who God is more so that we can love Him more deeply.
New to the series? Check out our introduction here: https://youtu.be/nGvOQP3U8tU
Catholic Foundations | Divine Revelation | Session 2
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism. In night two of our Foundations course, Jennifer Stavinoha shares about Divine Revelation
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism. This week we focus on Sacred Scripture & Sacred Tradition
In night two of our Foundations course, Jennifer Stavinoha shares about Divine Revelation: how God has spoken and speaks to His people. She shares about the two pillars of revelation: Sacred Scripture & Sacred Tradition. How do these two go hand in hand? Where did the Bible come from? Where does the ultimate authority on the Scriptures come from? Jennifer, armed with his Masters degree in Theology, answers all these questions and more.
So whether you are a new Catholic looking to grow in your faith, not Catholic and interested in what the Church teaches or you've been Catholic your whole life and just need a refresher, we hope you enjoy today's session! :)
Catholic Foundations | An Introduction to Catholicism
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism. Join us as we revisit the top ten topics every Catholic needs to know.
Foundations is our 10 week course on the basic teachings of Catholicism. Join us as we revisit the top ten topics every Catholic needs to know.
Foundations is a ministry we launched at our parish to help along our path of discipleship. After people have a great encounter with Christ through Alpha(an introduction to faith, Jesus and prayer), we wanted to help them take the next step by growing in their knowledge and understanding of Catholicism. Each week, we will cover a different key topic and share it with you on YouTube.
Our goal is to help new Catholics learn the faith, seasoned Catholics revisit Church teaching in a systematic way and everyone to grow in their love of Christ by learning more about Him & His Church.
So whether you are a new Catholic looking to grow in your faith, not Catholic and interested in what the Church teaches or you've been Catholic your whole life and just need a refresher, we hope you enjoy this 10 week series :)