Pop Culture Catechism

87. Ben Rector & Cody Fry: Leaps of Faith w/ Rachel Wong

Two of the world’s best singer songwriters, Cody Fry & Ben Rector are both devoted Christians but they don’t make “Christian music.” Rachel Wong (formerly of the Feminine Genius Pod) joins us to talk all about their music and the adventure of trying to follow God’s will.  Ethan Nagy (our producer) joins in the fun as well. Episode 87 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Rachel’s Info: Website: https://rachelwong.substack.com [https://rachelwong.substack.com]  [https://rachelwong.substack.com/] IG:  [https://rachelwong.substack.com/]https://instagram.com/rchlcwng [https://instagram.com/rchlcwng]  [https://rachelwong.substack.com/] https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]   [https://rachelwong.substack.com/] Catholic [https://rachelwong.substack.com/] Merc [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]h [https://instagram.com/rchlcwng]- https://catholicmerch.store J [https://rachelwong.substack.com/]oin m [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]y P [https://instagram.com/rchlcwng]atron Community www.PopCultureC [https://rachelwong.substack.com/]at [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com]ech [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]ism.com Listen wherever you fi [https://instagram.com/rchlcwng]nd [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod] podcasts including: Apple Podcasts htt [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]ps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU] Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission [https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission] Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian [https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian] Chris’ Info: Website: https://chrisdamian.substack.com/ [https://chrisdamian.substack.com/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites [https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites] Tw: https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites [https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites] Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store [https://catholicmerch.store] Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com] Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU] Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission [https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission]

86. Infotainment & Politics w/ Patrick Neve (The Crunch)

What's a Catholic to do in such a crazy political climate? Patrick Neve from "the Crunch" joins us to discuss The Daily Show, The Daily Wire, and all things Infotainment. Eisode #86 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/infotainment-and-politics-w-patrick-neve [https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/infotainment-and-politics-w-patrick-neve] Patrick’s Info: Website: https://patneve.blog/about/ [https://patneve.blog/about/] Podcast: https://thecrunchcast.com/ [https://thecrunchcast.com/] Mike's Info: www.MikeTenneyMusic.com [http://www.MikeTenneyMusic.com] @miketenneymiketenney IG: https://www.instagram.com/miketenneymiketenney/ [https://www.instagram.com/miketenneymiketenney/] Tw: https://twitter.com/PkMikeyT [https://twitter.com/PkMikeyT] FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeTenneyMusicMinistry [https://www.facebook.com/MikeTenneyMusicMinistry] YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrTsTheology [https://www.youtube.com/user/MrTsTheology] TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@pkmikeyt [https://www.tiktok.com/@pkmikeyt] Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store [https://catholicmerch.store] Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com] Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU] Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission [https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission]

85. Queer Catholics & The Tortured Poets Department w/ Chris Damian

Writer Chris Damian joins the show to talk with Mike about Pride Month & Catholicism through the lens of Taylor Swift’s new album, the Tortured Poets Department. Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian [https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian] Chris’ Info: Website: https://chrisdamian.substack.com/ [https://chrisdamian.substack.com/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites [https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites] Tw: https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites [https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites] Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store [https://catholicmerch.store] Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com] Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU] Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission [https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission]

84. What Was I Made For? - Billie & Barbie w/ Clare McCallan

WE’RE BACK! And talking about the biggest song of the last year “What Was I Made For” By Billie Eilish from the Barbie movie, and to take us through it we have the poet Clare McCallan. She shares her wisdom (including some spicy hot takes), a bit about her life, and also a really good poem. She also talks about her new book “Courage To Create.” And as an extra special treat, we have guest musician, Isabel Tenney. Episode 84 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/what-was-i-made-for-billie-barbie-and-clare-mccallan-gets-cancelled [https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/what-was-i-made-for-billie-barbie-and-clare-mccallan-gets-cancelled] Clare’s Info: Website: http://www.claremccallan.com/ [http://www.claremccallan.com/] Book: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/courage-to-create [https://www.avemariapress.com/products/courage-to-create] IG: https://www.instagram.com/clare_mccallan/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/clare_mccallan/?hl=en] Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store [https://catholicmerch.store] Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com] Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU] Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission [https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission]

83. Mean Girls - A Cautionary Tale w/ Emily Schmitt

Is Mean Girls the best movie of the 00’s? It’s likely the most quoted. Screenwriter Emily Schmitt joins us to discuss the movie, the musical, and now the movie musical, Mean Girls. So fetch! Episode 83 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/mean-girls-a-catuionary-tale-w-emily-schmitt Emily’s Website: https://www.emilyclaireschmitt.com/ Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission