Hallow hit #1 in the App Store on Ash Wednesday — beating ChatGPT, Five Guys, and some of the biggest apps in the world. But for Taylor Buckley, Director of Partnerships at Hallow, the number wasn't the point. It was the one person who might open the app for the very first time and finally talk to God.In this episode, Bobby Fredericksen and Khalil Hattar sit down with Taylor for a behind-the-curtain look at how the most downloaded Catholic prayer app in the world actually works — from selecting celebrity partners like Chris Pratt, Mark Wahlberg, Gwen Stefani, and Jonathan Roumie, to crafting Pray 40 challenges months in advance, to the real reason haters don't bother her anymore.Taylor also shares what's coming up on Hallow for Holy Week and Easter with content featuring Mark Wahlberg and Lauren Daigle.If you've ever wondered what it looks like to build something truly beautiful for the Kingdom, this one's for you.Chapters00:00 Intro00:27 Hallow Hits #1 on the App Store — Beating ChatGPT on Ash Wednesday03:38 What People Are Actually Searching For in the Hallow App08:40 How to Re-Engage Your Prayer Life for Holy Week09:58 Jonathan Roumie in the Holy Land — Before Filming The Chosen Crucifixion16:52 Responding to Critics — Subscriptions, Celebrities & Trolls22:07 Why Chris Pratt, Mark Wahlberg & Gwen Stefani Actually Do This26:53 How Hallow Finds and Vets Celebrity Partners49:26 Tips for Catholic Content Creators54:04 Easter Challenge ft. Lauren Daigle — What's Next After Holy Week55:49 Rapid Fire Questions✴️ 👉 Download Hallow (Free Trial): https://hallow.com✴️ 👉 Follow Hallow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hallow_app______________

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In this episode, Bobby and Khalil are joined by Dale Ahlquist.They go into the life and works of GK Chesterton, exploring his relevance in today's world, his prophetic insights, and his joyful approach to life. They discuss Chesterton's views on paradox, education, localism, and spirituality, as well as his legacy and the ongoing efforts towards his sainthood. The conversation highlights the importance of wonder, joy, and gratitude in the Christian life, drawing connections between Chesterton's thoughts and contemporary issues.

Chapters00:00 Introduction to GK Chesterton02:13 The Relevance of Chesterton Today04:41 Chesterton's Prophetic Insights06:56 Paradox and Faith09:43 The Importance of Wonder12:24 Chesterton's Joyful Approach to Life15:08 Chesterton's Spiritual Life and Devotions28:29 Exploring Chesterton's Biography30:45 The Chesterton Academy Approach to Education33:48 The Importance of Critical Thinking in Education36:13 Localism and Economic Principles✴️ 👉 Books: https://ignatius.com/i-also-had-my-hour-ahhp/#purposelycatholic ____________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, we sit down with Dr. Ray Guarendi to talk about raising children with clarity, conviction, and Catholic faith at the center. Drawing from his book Drama Free Discipline, we unpack how discipline is not about control or emotion — but formation.Chapter:00:00 Intro01:50 Dr. Ray joins the show03:00 What does drama free discipline look like?05:00 Wisdom of the ages09:15 Over analyzing as a parent13:00 Over reacting in the moment and how to combat it16:50 Fathers need to step up!27:50 Kids not cooperating? Here is how to handle it31:30 Delayed disobedience36:40 The blackout works40:00 Smart phones and the anxiety complex of kids43:00 Stranger danger outside? No! Stranger danger on the web!!!46:14 Fallen Human Nature51:30 Be consistent, show love, and be disciplinary53:00 Gentle parenting and adoption59:00 How do we pass on the faith to our kids?✴️ 👉 More on Dr. Ray Guarendi: https://www.drray.com/✴️ 👉 Books: https://www.drray.com/store/parenting-family-marriage/#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

On the Purposely Catholic Podcast, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. joins us to talk about his new book Your Eucharistic Identity, why faith isn’t a feeling, and how the Eucharist shapes who we are. We also get into football, spiritual dryness, and what it means to live a grounded, sacramental life.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:03 Fr. Gregory Pine Joins the show02:20 Finding identity in our culture and incorporating faith06:00 How does the Eucharist in particular inform our identity?09:00 Are we ready as a church to make the Eucharist the center?14:00 Faith isn't a feeling17:28 Believing in the Eucharist even when its tough to19:10 What do you suggest for people who struggle with the Eucharist?21:20 Fake Miracle at SJE???23:20 Time spent with the Lord is time spent well, even when you don't feel it26:00 Jesus is a friend26:50 Training the tongue30:50 Tips for hot heads when it comes to speech35:45 Football talk, Super bowl thoughts39:55 Purposely POP QUIZ✴️ 👉 More on Fr. Greg Pine: https://dominicanfriars.org/fr-gregory-maria-pine/✴️ 👉 Books:- Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/- Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, we’re joined by filmmaker Yelena Popovic to talk about her new film Moses the Black—the powerful true story of a violent criminal turned saint.We explore why Moses the Black’s radical conversion still matters today, how film can serve evangelization, and what his life teaches Catholics about mercy, repentance, and the real possibility of sainthood for anyone—no matter their past.✴️ 👉 More on Yelena Popovic: https://ancienteaglefilms.com/project/yelena-popovic/✴️ 👉 More on Moses the Black (Film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32542065/Chapters:00:00 Intro

01:00 Yelena Joins the show

03:20 Being Authentic to the Story of Moses the Black

14:00 Spiritual Warfare and Tying it all together

26:00 He Who Lives by the Sword Dies by the Sword

32:30 Saints are a reminder: Nobody is Perfect

42:30 How did you get These Famous Rappers and Personalities involved in the Movie?

47:20 One Candle can light up the whole room!

51:50 Stepping into a different culture. Be open minded!

58:00 Jesus pulls us out of the Dark and into a new Light

1:03:30 Closing

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, we’re joined by Dr. Matthew McKenna to explore masculinity, spiritual fatherhood, and the deeper meaning behind the male priesthood. We discuss the crisis of modern sexuality, what authentic self-sacrificing love looks like in marriage and fatherhood, and how cultural distortions have led us away from God’s designThe conversation then turns to IVF—what it is, why the Church teaches against it, and why good intentions don’t justify immoral means. Dr. McKenna breaks down the dignity of human life, the hidden cost of IVF, and faithful alternatives rooted in trust, sacrifice, and love.✴️ 👉 Articles: https://catholicexchange.com/understanding-the-mass-and-the-male-only-priesthood-with-st-bonaventure/https://catholicexchange.com/even-if-embryo-adoption-is-moral-you-shouldnt-do-it/Chapters:00:00 Intro#purposelycatholic

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, we’re joined by Dr. Carrie Gress, Catholic philosopher, mother and author, to examine how modern feminism has reshaped—and fractured—our understanding of womanhood, family, and society. Drawing from her books The End of Woman and The Anti-Mary Exposed, Dr. Gress explains how feminist ideology, once framed as liberation, ultimately detached freedom from truth and identity from the body.We discuss how rejecting the Catholic vision of the human person has led to confusion, isolation, and cultural instability, particularly around femininity, motherhood, and the family. This conversation moves beyond critique to recovery, pointing back to the Church’s understanding of woman rooted in dignity, complementarity, and the example of Mary.✴️ 👉 More on Dr. Carrie Gress: https://www.carriegress.com/Chapters:00:00 Intro01:50 Dr. Carrie Gress Joins the show03:20 Dr. Carrie explains her journey into Catholic Women's Content10:20 How did feminism start?14:45 Is Feminism being blended into the Church?20:30 Feminism is Deadly!23:30 Rejecting the feminist movement27:20 Something has to change!31:30 What does it mean to be a woman?35:20 The power dynamic between men and women.39:20 Broken families = broken society and culture46:00 Purposely Pop Quiz51:00 Closing

What is the Byzantine Rite and how is it fully Catholic? In this episode of Purposely Catholic, Bobby and Khalil sit down with Fr. Andrew Summerson, a Byzantine Catholic priest from Whiting, Indiana, to explore the beauty, mystery, and tradition of the Byzantine Church. Fr. Andrew also shares his journey to the priesthood and what led him to serve Christ through the Eastern Catholic tradition. This conversation will expand your understanding of the Catholic Church and its deep spiritual roots.
Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 Meet Fr. Andrew Summerson17:00 The Byzantine Liturgy24:45 "Traditional" Mass34:10 What's the answer to our restlessness?41:00 Worship forms Lives45:45 Psalms are powerful - Summary and Emotion52:30 East vs West - Why do we worship differently?57:50 Diversity of expression01:04:30 What is a good way to start exploring the Byzantine Church?01:10:50 Purposely Pop Quiz!01:25:45 Closing#purposelycatholic