The FORGE Podcast

In this episode John Bishop sits down with recent Catholic convert Keith Nester. Keith was a pastor in several protestant churches before he became Catholic in 2017, a decision made after decades of prayer and study. Keith now devotes a portion of his professional life to accompanying new Catholic converts and has spoken widely on the topic. Keith gives concrete advice on how to su

Dr. John Bishop sits down with Taylor Fernholz, OP. Should dads bless their kids? If so, how? Fernholz is a theology professor and trained theologian, currently writing a doctoral dissertation on the subject of blessings. Obviously a dad's blessing is different than the blessing of a parish priest, but how so? Fernholz provides sound theology and valuable practical advice on a topi

Dr. John Bishop talks to Michael Moynihan about navigating technology in our homes. How do we make sure our children are not harmed by tech they are not ready for? How will our kids combat the dangers that tech poses past their childhood, such as endless distractions or pornography? Michael talks about why tech is addicting the way it is today. He also provides key principles and v

Irene Pruitt joins John Bishop to talk about how to recover from the mistakes we make as parents. In order to keep intimate bonds with your children at the center of your parenting, what practical things can we do to transform mistakes into bonding opportunities. Irene Pruitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Supervisor in Virginia. She has over twelve years of ex

How do you make a make or break a small group? In this episode, Thomas Wurtz and Dr. John Bishop talk about 10 ways to kill a small group. They also give 10 practical corresponding pieces of advice to make your men's group flourish. Thomas Wurtz is the founding director of Varsity Catholic, the division of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) reaching out to college a

Dr. John Bishop sits down with Peter Herbeck to discuss Peter's experience in his 37 year marriage, fighting to keep Christ at the center of his marriage and closeness to his children. They talk honestly about the challenges of choosing love over one's ego. Filled with stories and practical ideas, this conversation helps make the ideal of raising your children in the faith a more t

How can Theology of the Body be practically applied to sexual formation of children? Monica Ashour, President at the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team, discusses educating children in their sense of identity and security. They discuss how parents have the responsibility to help their children understand their bodies and what they can do about it. For more about Monica's impo

In this episode, FORGE executive director John Bishop sits down with Pete Burak, VP at Renewal Ministries, to talk about the wisdom learned from Pete's own father, as well as their own experiences raising children in different communities.