Aching for Greatness

Ep. 6 Living on Mission featuring John Donahue

John Donahue is the mastermind behind Truth Charting, a social media channel creating some of the best Catholic content you can find. Like Tanner, he’s also a formerly aspiring filmmaker. In this conversation, John and Tanner discuss the necessary (and sometimes scary) part of becoming a disciple of Jesus: evangelization and a life on mission. They discuss how our individual missions must be born from an overflow of intimacy with God, and they also discuss the “initial push” that comes with trying to live a life of holiness. This is the final episode of this mini podcast series, so thank you so much for tuning in. We pray that these conversations have blessed you! And make sure to check out Aching for Greatness, published by Ave Maria Press if what you heard today intrigues you: www.avemariapress.com [http://www.avemariapress.com] We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/ [https://www.fortecatholic.com/]) Links: * Get Your Copy of Aching for Greatness at Ave Maria Press [https://www.avemariapress.com/products/aching-for-greatness] * Follow Tanner on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tannerkalina/] * Follow John Donahue on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/truthcharting/]

Ep. 5 Prayer featuring Sr. Bethany Davis, FSP

The one, the only, Sr. Chelsea Bethany Davis, FSP is a powerhouse of humor and wisdom. With over a dozen years of religious life under her belt, she exudes what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. In today’s conversation, Sr. Bethany and Tanner discuss the crucial habit of prayer. We talk a lot about prayer as a Church, but do we recognize its absolute necessity for a healthy spiritual life? Are we willing to make it a priority in our lives? Prayer is as necessary as the air, as Mother Teresa once said. We know that without oxygen, our body will crumble. The same is true for prayer and our souls. And make sure to check out Aching for Greatness, published by Ave Maria Press if what you heard today intrigues you: www.avemariapress.com [http://www.avemariapress.com] We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/ [https://www.fortecatholic.com/]) Links: * Get Your Copy of Aching for Greatness at Ave Maria Press [https://www.avemariapress.com/products/aching-for-greatness] * Follow Tanner on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tannerkalina/] * Follow Sr. Bethany on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/srbethanyfsp/]

Ep. 4 The Sacraments featuring Fr. Simon Esshaki

Tanner and Fr. Simon Esshaki began creating TikToks around the same time four years ago. They have been social media friends for a while, but now they finally get to have an in-depth conversation! And what better topic to talk about than the sacraments? In a fast-paced culture of convenience, we can slowly lose touch with the sacramental reality that we inhabit. Fr. Simon and Tanner tackle this while they discuss the slow-burning and completely transforming nature of the greatest gifts ever given: * Baptism * Confirmation * The EUCHARIST * Reconciliation * Anointing of the Sick * Holy Matrimony * Holy Orders And make sure to check out Aching for Greatness, published by Ave Maria Press if what you heard today intrigues you: www.avemariapress.com [http://www.avemariapress.com] We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/ [https://www.fortecatholic.com/]) Links: * Get Your Copy of Aching for Greatness at Ave Maria Press [https://www.avemariapress.com/products/aching-for-greatness] * Follow Tanner on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tannerkalina/] * Follow Fr. Simon on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/father_simon/]

Ep. 3 Fellowship featuring Alex and Melissa Dee

Host, Tanner Kalina, wrote an entire book about his conversion amidst a wild Hollywood career in Los Angeles. He even had an entire section dedicated to the power of fellowship – and he never once mentioned his best friends in Hollywood! Was it a flub? Probably. Is he trying to make up for it? Absolutely. Therefore, he dedicated an entire podcast episode to those best friends. Alex and Melissa Dee are the co-creators and showrunners for the popular podcast, Saints Alive, now on the Hallow app. Together with Tanner, they share stories from their Hollywood days and discuss the need for friendship. They also talk about how friendship is hard as an adult and how the saints model authentic friendship. And make sure to check out Aching for Greatness, published by Ave Maria Press if what you heard today intrigues you: www.avemariapress.com [http://www.avemariapress.com] We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/ [https://www.fortecatholic.com/]) Links: * Get Your Copy of Aching for Greatness at Ave Maria Press [https://www.avemariapress.com/products/aching-for-greatness] * Follow Tanner on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tannerkalina/] * Learn More about the Saints Alive Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/saints.alive.pod/]

Ep. 2 Teaching of the Church featuring Manny Gonzalez

Admittedly, we haven’t had many role models to uphold in the Church when it comes to both human sexuality and homosexuality. Manny Gonzalez, therefore, is a much needed voice and an excellent role model for our day and age. His wisdom far exceeds his years. In today’s conversation, Manny and Tanner dive into the Catholic Church’s teaching. Why are the teachings on chastity and sobriety so difficult? What do we do when we encounter a difficult teaching that rubs us the wrong way? What is the best mode of evangelization when it comes to sharing the teachings of the Church? We dive into each of these questions plus a whole lot more. And make sure to check out Aching for Greatness, published by Ave Maria Press if what you heard today intrigues you: www.avemariapress.com [http://www.avemariapress.com] We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/ [https://www.fortecatholic.com/]) Links: * Get Your Copy of Aching for Greatness at Ave Maria Press [https://www.avemariapress.com/products/aching-for-greatness] * Follow Tanner on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tannerkalina/] * Follow Manny on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/callmemannyyy/]