Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC , a convert to Catholicism, is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Before his conversion to Catholicism, he was a high school dropout who had been kicked out of a foreign country, institutionalized twice, and thrown in jail multiple times. Please enjoy part two of this two part series about St. Joseph! *This is audio presentation is supplemental to the Shoot The Shiitake Podcast format.*...
Jun 24, 2020•26 min
Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC , a convert to Catholicism, is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Before his conversion to Catholicism, he was a high school dropout who had been kicked out of a foreign country, institutionalized twice, and thrown in jail multiple times. Please enjoy part one of this two part series about St. Joseph! *This is audio presentation is supplemental to the Shoot The Shiitake Podcast format.*...
Jun 17, 2020•28 min•Ep. 86
Zuby, International student Nigerian descent living in England has words of wisdom regarding the debate about race.
Jun 10, 2020•31 min•Ep. 85
Zuby, an independent artist and unique entrepreneur breaks into the rap scene, but in his own curse-word-free way!
Jun 03, 2020•27 min•Ep. 85
From Bully to Bistro, “gangster” to gourmet, and former prisoner to plating grace! This is a fun and inspiring conversation with Chef Malik Anderson who Fr. Leo is privileged to work with on some culinary activities. It goes to show that humility, hardwork and faith can go a long way - even when the odds seem stacked against you! Enjoy this podcast and please share with others!
May 27, 2020•35 min•Ep. 84
You won’t want to miss this amazing interview with Dr. Gregory Bottaro. Together, he and Father Leo share strategies, including Mindfulness for Catholics), to help us get through challenging times.
May 19, 2020•50 min•Ep. 83
This week's podcast is about how a good natured millennial is dealing with the coronavirus and quarantine.
Apr 22, 2020•45 min•Ep. 82
Fr. Patrick Hyde is a Dominican priest, administrator and director of campus ministry in Indianapolis, and has been selected to anoint people who are prepared to die due to Covid-19. Join me in this unique deep discussion.
Apr 09, 2020•38 min•Ep. 81
Elizabeth Lev , an Art Historian, professor, tour guide, and a leading influencer in the topic of Faith and Art. She resides in Rome and gives us an in-depth look at what has been happening in light of the Corona Virus in Italy, particularly in Rome, right around the corner from St. Peter’s Square, where Pope Francis offered a most sacred ritual and blessing that roots back to another plague. Listen and enjoy this deep dish discussion with an American-Italian living in one of the Coronavirus epi...
Apr 01, 2020•42 min•Ep. 80
JD Flynn is the editor-in-chief of Catholic News Agency and a canon lawyer. He worked in the church as an archdiocesan chancellor, a canonical and policy advisor to several bishops, a communications director, an adjunct seminary professor, and in various other capacities. He has served as a consultant to the USCCB, and served on the boards of Catholic non-profits and ministries. He has published in the Washington Post, the NY Post, First Things, National Review, and elsewhere. Flynn has a licent...
Mar 25, 2020•49 min•Ep. 79
Here’s the 2nd Half of the Show where I try to “learn something” from Fr. Martin: how to build bridges. Why? Because every human is made in God’s image and likeness, and even if we vehemently disagree, we can learn from one another if we are willing to listen to each other. In this episode, you’ll also notice that while I could have gone into my interview with “guns a blazing,” that is not my intention nor my pastoral style. I hope this very challenging conversation can give you all an opportuni...
Mar 09, 2020•33 min
This is Part 1 of my interview with Jesuit Fr. James Martin, who has found himself in the middle of a controversy and his thoughts on the LGBTQ community. For the past few years has been writing and speaking about how the Church can better minister to LGBTQ Catholics. Hope you enjoy Part 1 of this deep dish discussion!
Mar 09, 2020•29 min
Today, I interview.... MYSELF! Give a listen to the introduction to the NEW SEASON of deep dish conversations between a priest, hungry to save souls, and his special guests and discussion of special topics! Be sure to tell your family and friends about this new season of shows and encourage them to sign up at their favorite podcast platforms!
Feb 13, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
It's not something we like to talk about but it's real. How can we help people with mental illness when we're not doctors! Fr. Leo Shoots the Shiitake with someone who lives with it. It's a touching and hopeful message.
Nov 21, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Fr. Leo talks with pilgrims, answering questions and even finding out what an Athiest thinks of the experience of faithful foodies in Jerusalem, Jordan, Galilee and beyond!
Nov 14, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 73
What do Harikrishna and Catholics have in Common? Find out on this special episode where Fr. Leo takes a road trip in Mexico and learns how to be a better Catholic from a Harikrishna, Luis Gonzales
Nov 07, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Joe Condit of Catholic Speakers Organization talks about why he prefers the "Old Mass" known as the Extraordinary Form or the Tridentine Liturgy - and whether women should be in the sanctuary during prayers? Interesting stuff!
Oct 30, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Matt Birk discusses Football, ProLife, God, Faith, Family and a dabble into politics. Why didn't he go to the White House under President Obama, and how is proving Football Players are hardly dumb!
Oct 22, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Lino Rulli gets real about Catholic Media and how to discern if you're called to get involved in media in the first place
Oct 17, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Pot smoker, surfer, now healer leading people in worship and even possible faith healing an atheist woman at an airport, just by praying over her?
Sep 30, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Siegfried Group of Accountants, Leadership Lessons, Characteristics of success, the devil in the details, and bringing the "sexy" back to Accounting?!?
Sep 25, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Kimberly Klacik talks Baltimore, politics, cleaning it up the "shiitake" hole, and more importantly talking about her own struggles, her family, her desire to do something good as an independent journalist.
Sep 19, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 66
This week, I “Shoot the Shiitake” with a convert, NFP skeptic, but now mother of 6 kids, and “crazy” enough to take her family on a 1000 mile road trip to taste the 50 best barbecue restaurants in Texas! Let’s welcome Katherine Whittaker!
Sep 10, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Alexis Fuentes, #Divorced, #Preacher, #Former #Baptist, reaching out to a #Buddhist, as #Catholic Youth Minister, with a #TED Talks style message. She's proclaiming the Good News, a real message to real people in a really big city!
Aug 01, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Millennial, Babylon, Social Media, Sex, Drugs, Church, Faith, Anime, Matching Socks, Big Hair, Afro, Racism, Mixed Races, cool people, trying to be cool, dating & more!
Jul 25, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 63
#Adore #DelReyColletive #neighbors #loving #openhouse #EnnieHickman #Houston #Flooding #Food #RealLife #SevenKids #Spanish #crazy #PappaDeux #Cajun #GatorPeople
Jul 11, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 62
#ProLife Insider in the #SanFran #BigTech, #Pinterest, #WhistleBlower, In the #News, #Computer Hack, #ProjectVeritas
Jul 04, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Let's talk manhood, tough guys, cis gendered humble loving men. It's raining men "alleluia". What's toxic masculinity. Gillette are you listening?
Jun 27, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Kelly is queer, but a faithful Catholic, working on the streets of San Fran, not for GayPride, but to help the homeless. Interesting, challenging but combines charity and justice in powerful ways.
Jun 13, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Andrew Scala, single, teaching, professional, youth minister & figuring out his future as a priest, husband, with or without a sexual relationship. Does he have a "vocation"?!?!
Jun 06, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 58
