Meet Fireman Sam, who represents so many heroes in the modern world. But, we need heroes more than ever in churches, so often times being attacked but unprotected!
Ashely describes what life has been after transgernder surgery. He may look like a mom but his children still calls "her" "dad." How do we make sense of all of it?
Meet Boris Rozumny, former Russian Olympiad, Possessed, miraculously cured, now lives a life of evangelical poverty and joy. Do you believe in this stuff?
Chef Steve, former employee - did I fire him or did he quit? makes another change from Buddhism to Catholicism. And, what kind of gifts do you give a guy like that?
Andy Miller & I talk Patreon, Catholic Money, Begging, Food Truck, Conversions, Living a Fancy Life (?), Are you listening (?), and what kind of car do I drive?
Fr. Leo dispels and confirms some Canadian stereotypes, New Zealand, Immigration, Being a Good Neighbor, Cultural Inclusion and the Catholic Church
A Hindu American, Landlord, Medical Professional tells me how to do what Jesus told me to do: Be A Good Neighbor.
Meet Fr. Kyle Schnippel from the Great American Baking Show. Did he win? How would we do if we competed against each other. Will he cook up something delicious for our soul? Listen and enjoy!
Fr. Leo gets into a deep dish discussion with Omar, a Christian living under Islamic laws. Is it dangerous, is it safe, what's it like to live in the dessert? Find out and enjoy!
What does Drugs, Rock & Roll & the Priesthood have in common? Find out with Fr. Rob Galea's amazing story and listen in on a special private concert!
Fr. Leo discusses a "lesbian" who wants to be a Patron Saint for people of Same Sex Attraction, and Fr. Leo shares insights on the Clergy Abuse Summit of Rome, while teaching honest and hopeful teaching about human sexuality.
Fr. Leo visits Australia's Culture Project Team and learns about who they are and what they do, and more importantly how they're changing culture with one simple question!
Fr. Leo discusses Marriage with John Prust all about what it takes to get married and how to stay married!
Go behind scenes of March for Life, meet some of the people who go, listen to perspectives about Covington Catholic debate and controversy!
Fr. Leo and Johnny Gillespie of Balanced Athlete discuss Yoga, as found in the BIBLE? And, mindfulness as a "Catholic Spirituality," and I learn how to use exercise my feet and stand properly!
Fr. Leo interviews "Righteous B" tattooed, hiphop rapping, "dirty vagabond" Catholic minister. #tattoos. Are tattoos sinful?
Fr. Leo shares his thoughts to give a helpful perspective on all the debate regarding immigration and President Trump's recent Oval Office Address. He gives his perspective as a Catholic Priest, a Political Science Student and Immigrant, and a professional chef who has to feed people on both sides of the border!
This week, I interview two very special people at the Kerygma Conference in the Philippines. I was invited to be the keynote speaker in November 2018. It was honor, but even more a blessing to meet so many great people. Listen to this episode and you’ll hear how life is messy, and it leads us feeling blind. But, Faith and Grace helps us to see!
Fr. Leo interviews TV Host, Author and Speaker Chris Stefanik about what it means to live as a "real catholic," especially in todays world!!
This week I air a special program of High School students having a chance to ask me anything they want. And, I have to do my best to answer their questions. Have a listen, enjoy and let me know how I did. AND, if you have a question that you’d like for me to answer, please don’t hesitate and reach out at ShootTheShiitake.Com or at FatherLeoFeeds.com
What does it take to become a star, and how does a young artist make it in the Big Apple and in a city that needs a little more sleep? Listen to my special discussion with Singer, Songwriter and Producer Mark Borino. Hopefully you’ll be moved, as I was, to be a little more prayerful than critical when it comes to music, and more importantly, to help people with talent to become a true star - a source of light that points to the source of light - ie., helps lead people to God!
Learn from Mark & Jenny Bello, sharing life lessons and the Gospel of ZA - Pizza! Having taught over 50,000 students in the art of Pizza Making, they've also changed lives, just from teaching people how to make pizza.
This week challenged my ability to be inclusive and to respect diversity. There’s no hiding the fact that I like to see things in “black and white” and that sometimes I think that promoting diversity is more about relativism. So, I was blessed to chat with Dr. Moses Davis, who is a “specialist” when it comes to diversity and inclusion! Enjoy this challenging topic, and test how good you are at accepting people who are different from you.
Fr. Leo interviews some Australian Dudes (aka Blokes) sharing what it's like to be a Rancher and a Cop in a city of with under 300 people in it.
This is a special podcast because it was one of the first recordings for this show a few years ago. I really didn’t know what I was doing, and it was a different format and idea of what the show is today. But, I liked this interview so much I had to put it out as an episode. So, I hope you enjoy this fun podcast with a few very unique people in the Australia. If anything, you can at least enjoy their accents!
LA transplant to heartland Texas, working with controversial Oil, but pro renewable energy and free market, gun lover, independent voter, aide reader, but also rather conservative, seeking 1000 Hail Mary's for Penance, and catholic revert - but above all honest and seeking BALANCE!
This week I share an interview with an impressive young man who considers himself Catholic and Gay - in that order. I gave him a codename “J” in order to protect his identity and his parish. This conversation is real, raw and hopefully a reasonable approach to making peace despite the differences. Instead of arguing, I just asked questions, listened and tried not to be judgemental. It was an alternative to the the disruptive division that played out in politics and the media. Enjoy this conversa...
Fr. Leo meets recently graduated BEST Culinary Course candidates Sholanda and William, together they have 9 children, both formerly incarcerated, fighting the stereotypes, and helping to rebuild their life.
Fr. Leo shares returns from a retreat, politics free, but still has to find it when returning to the "real world," and therefore shares his insights guest free.
Top Model Contestant Leah Darrow and I team forces to provide pilgrims with an opportunity to discover beauty and truth in fashion, food and faith capitals in Italy, where we entertain pilgrims' questions and hopefully discover the answers.
