The Threshold Podcast

Tony sits down this week to talk about what really matters with Mike Savage. Check out Mike's book and his work over at https://www.mikesavagebooks.com/ For more content, and to support the show head over to https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Hit up Gabby's new show at Clinical Bopulations (http://clinicalbopulations.fireside.fm). Share this episode from our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheThresholdPodcast) to help get the word out, or you can tweet it from our post over at @Threshpod (https://twitter.com/Threshpod) on twitter. Share this episode to win a copy of A Prisoner's Perspective, by Mike Savage If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Just like always you can check out Catholic Balm Co and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. https://catholicbalm.co/ You can use the same code KnockKnock over at Plus One Balms https://PlusOneBalms.com for balmy goodness or download the first RPG I ever made at http://plusonegames.com/beards. We also have great music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com Johnny Isorena does the cover art for each episode. He is on staff for The Threshold and a number of our other projects.

Tony sits down this week to talk about what really matters with Christopher West. Check out the amazing free course Christopher is offering right now HERE. (http://community.theologyofthebody.com/freecourse) For more content, and to support the show head over to https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Share this episode from our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheThresholdPodcast) to help get the word out, or you can tweet it from our post over at @Threshpod (https://twitter.com/Threshpod) on twitter. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Just like always you can check out Catholic Balm Co and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. https://catholicbalm.co/ You can use the same code KnockKnock over at Plus One Balms https://PlusOneBalms.com for balmy goodness or download the first RPG I ever made at http://plusonegames.com/beards. We also have great music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com Johnny Isorena does the cover art for each episode. He is on staff for The Threshold and a number of our other projects.

Tony sits down this week to talk about what really matters with Mike Mchargue, also know as Science Mike. If you share this weeks episode on Twitter or Facebook and tag us you can win a copy Mike's book, Finding God In The Waves. For more content, and to support the show head over to https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast For Mike's podcasts go to either Ask Science Mike (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-science-mike-mike-mchargue/id956995247?mt=2) or The Liturgists (http://www.theliturgists.com/the-liturgists-podcast). You can also find out more about his work on his home page http://mikemchargue.com/ Share this episode from our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheThresholdPodcast) to help get the word out, or you can tweet it from our post over at @Threshpod (https://twitter.com/Threshpod) on twitter. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Just like always you can check out Catholic Balm Co and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. https://catholicbalm.co/ You can use the same code KnockKnock over at Plus One Balms https://PlusOneBalms.com for balmy goodness or download the first RPG I ever made at http://plusonegames.com/beards. We also have great music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com Johnny Isorena does the cover art for each episode. He is on staff for The Threshold and a number of our other projects. Special Guest: Mike Mchargue.

Tony sits down this week to talk about what really matters with podcaster, producer, and former missionary Cory Pigg. Corey gave us one of the most vulnerable interviews we have ever had on The Threshold. We talk about deconstruction, missionary work, FLOAT TANKS, and Jesus, and more. You can hear all that and more in the episode, but you can also hear me talk to Corey about what you should do before going on mission over on our Patreon Page as bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Also we are excited to add Gabby Banzon to our team for her first episode. If you know Gabby give her a high five and if not check her out online at https://www.gabbybanzon.com or at https://www.novumcollective.co/. For Corey's podcast Failed Missionary you can visit https://www.failedmissionary.com or click Here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/failed-missionary/id1200350142?mt=2)to listen. Corey quotes some amazing quotes from Ram Dass find out more about Ram over at https://www.ramdass.org/. Share this episode from our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheThresholdPodcast) to help get the word out, or you can tweet it from our post over at @Threshpod (https://twitter.com/Threshpod) on twitter. Sharing the show helps us more than about anything. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Just like always you can check out Catholic Balm Co and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. https://catholicbalm.co/ You can use the same code KnockKnock over at Plus One Balms https://PlusOneBalms.com for balmy goodness or download the first RPG I ever made at http://plusonegames.com/beards. We also have great music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com Johnny Isorena does the cover art for each episode. He is on staff for The Threshold and a number of our other projects. Special Guest: Corey Pigg.

Tony sits down this week to talk about what really matters with speaker, jouralist, author, and noted virgin Arleen Spenceley. A few years ago Arleen wrote an article for the Tampa Bay Times about being a virgin in the world today that cause a bit of a stir, but that is not the begining or totality of Arleen's story. We talk about her family, growing up Catholic in a Protestant school, Crossfit (of course), dating, and the fruit of chastity in Arlene's life. We have some extra patreon content dropping this week. Some extra from Arlene, and at MariVi's request Tony will talk generally about why boys are dumb. Support our show, and get extra content at https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Also share this episode from our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheThresholdPodcast) for a chance to win a free copy of Arleen's book, Chastity is for lovers. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion You can also follow us twitter @ThreshPod (https://twitter.com/Threshpod) Tony can be found @TonyVasinda (https://twitter.com/TonyVasinda) MariVi on is on Insta @themarivi (https://www.instagram.com/themarivi/) More from Arleen is at http://arleenspenceley.com/ Just like always you can check out Catholic Balm Co and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. https://catholicbalm.co/ You can use the same code KnockKnock over at Plus One Balms https://PlusOneBalms.com for balmy goodness or download the first RPG I ever made at http://plusonegames.com/beards. We also have great new music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com Special Guest: Arleen Spenceley.

Tony sits down this week to talk about what really matters with father, businessman, and communication guru Brian Govatos. We cover.... a ton of things. This was actually the longest conversation we have ever had on the Threshold and it was amazing. We usually invite guests to ask a question at the end but for Brian we opened things up and invited him to ask Tony a number of questions. For time sake these questions were cut out and are avaiable to our patrons in a full and unedited format. You can find them over on our Patreon Page as bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Share this episode from our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheThresholdPodcast) for a chance to win a free whiskey glass from our friends over at the Catholic Man Show. https://thecatholicmanshow.com/ If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Just like always you can check out Catholic Balm Co and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. https://catholicbalm.co/ You can use the same code KnockKnock over at Plus One Balms https://PlusOneBalms.com for balmy goodness or download the first RPG I ever made at http://plusonegames.com/beards. We also have great new music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com

Tony sits down this week to talk about what really matters with mom, wife, feminist, and politically minded podcaster Devon Handy. We rift though a number of conversations, but the central theme we came back to over an over again is a deep sense of connectedness that we are called to experiance with each other. This is part of a two part series on understanding feminism, so we invited Claire Swinarski of The Catholic Feminist Podcast to join us as cohost for this episode and the last. Check out Devon's work at Hellbent Podcast. (https://www.hellbentpodcast.com/) Or listen to Claire's Podcast over at The Catholic Feminist Podcast. (https://www.thecatholicfeministpodcast.com/shownotes/) If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion We have some extra content about politics and perspective from Devon on our patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Just like always you can check out Catholic Balm Co and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. https://catholicbalm.co/ BUT this week you can also hit up https://PlusOneBalms.com for balmy goodness or download the first RPG I ever made at http://plusonegames.com/beards. We talk about the follow books, people, or things. We also have great new music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com Special Guest: Devon Handy.

Tony sits down this week to talk about what really matters with mom, wife, secular feminist, and pro life advocate Destiny Herndon de-la Rosa. Tony realized as they were preping for the interview that he and Destiny actually went to High School together, and they even had some friends in common, but never met. Now Destiny is one of the most powerful voices in the secular prolife feminist movement. Destiny has had an amazing journey and live and it was a blas to talk with her. This is part of a two part series on understanding feminism, so we invited Claire Swinarski of The Catholic Feminist Podcast to join us as cohost for this episode and the next. Check out Destiny's work at New Wave Feminist. (https://www.newwavefeminists.com/) Or listen to Claire's Podcast over at The Catholic Feminist Podcast. (https://www.thecatholicfeministpodcast.com/shownotes/) If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Destiny shares why you should be ProLife from a shearly scientific perspective over on our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Check out Catholic Balm Co over and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. https://catholicbalm.co/ We talk about the follow books, people, or things. We also have great new music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with Shannon Ochoa. We spend a good part of the episode talking about waterfalls and how they symbolize the beauty and choas of life. Then we move on to discuss Shannon's life, faith, work, and good books. There were a number of times that Tony found himself lost in the sheer sound of Shannon's voice as she talked about her life and relationship with Jesus. ALSO! Father Parrish is back! Check out Shannon's work at Eden Invitation (https://www.edeninvitation.com/) If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Shannon also shares an extended conversation about how to talk about LGBT experiances over on our Patreon page, consider becoming a patron for our show over at https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Check out Catholic Balm Co over and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. https://catholicbalm.co/ We talk about the follow books, people, or things. Coming Soon!!! Cause my computer crashed. We also have great new music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with Gene David Monterastelli of Apex Ministries and Pasco Media. Gene is someone who is an amazing person who is one of the most interesting people Tony has ever had the opportunity to spend time with. He is a storyteller, world traveller, and, most impressivley to Tony, willing to disagree with someone without breaking down a relationship or conversation. Enjoy this conversation with Gene. Check out Gene's podcast network and shows over at Pasco Media (http://pascomedia.com/) Connect with him on Instagram at @GeneDavidBK (https://www.instagram.com/genedavidbk) Find his ministry work at Apex Ministry (http://www.apexministries.com/) or his work at business leaders over at http://tappingqanda.com/. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion If you want to get a custom piece of artwork from Gene's episode, or an extra interview for this month, consider becoming a patron for our show over at https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Check out Catholic Balm Co over at https://catholicbalm.co/fathersday-2018/ and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. We talk about the follow books, people, or things. Art Alexakis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Alexakis) Oswaldo Guayasamín (https://g.co/kgs/DqmtAz) Josh Garrels song, The Arrow (https://youtu.be/V6GVY3MDcSc) Gene's Book, How To Save The World (https://www.amazon.com/How-Save-World-Retire-Passion/dp/0975464817) We also have great new music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with Lisl Stadler. Lisl is a "loud lady person" who grew up religious, but now finds herself living a secular life. She has a passionate, and we feel prophetic, voice that is trying to bring people into conversation about different politcial conversations through charitable dialogue. We talk about Lisl's life, and work, but we get into some very tender and sensitive conversations like child sex abuse. Check out Lisl's podcast over at Disagreeable Subjects (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disagreeable-subjects/id1330918896?mt=2) If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion We also have the rough cut of Lisl's conversation, AND some bonus content from her coming Monday on our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Check out Catholic Balm Co over at https://catholicbalm.co/fathersday-2018/ and use the code KNOCKKNOCK to get 10% off. We talk about the follow books, people, or things. Letters to a Young Contrarian (https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-Contrarian-Mentoring-Paperback/dp/0465030335/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1528495428&sr=8-1) Child Abuse Stats (https://www.d2l.org/the-issue/statistics/) Katherine Kuhlman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathryn_Kuhlman) We also have great new music for our show from Joe Garofalo. You can find his site over at https://www.joegarofalomusic.com

Between seasons we are taking some time to talk about some of the odd ideas that float around our heads while we work on interviews for Season Two! This week you get to meet one of our new cohosts for Season Two, MariVi! MariVi and I talk about crazy things kids say and how we feel about silence. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Thanks to Timothy and Father Parrish for their answers. You can find Timothy at http://www.outsidethewalls.com/ Father Parrish can be found here on The Threshold and wandering around North Seattle. For bit of bonus content head over to https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week we share our conversations about what really matters with Russ Mower. I met Russ and his wife Vikki when I was in high school. Since then he has become Father Russ Mower and is he pastor near the bar where we recorded this episode in Oak Cliff Texas. We talk about his winding journey of faith in and other transitions in this episode. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion If you want to hear Part One of the night head over to https://theshow.fireside.fm/episodes where it will drop later this week. Thanks to Small Brew Pub in Oak Cliff for hosting us, and to Catholic Balm Co and Lumi Box for Sponsoring the event. http://smallbrewpub.com/ https://catholicbalm.co/ http://lumibox.co/ Thanks to Gabby Banzon for rocking us out at the end. Find her work over at https://www.gabbybanzon.com/ For bit of bonus content head over to https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Between seasons we are taking some time to talk about some of the odd ideas that float around our heads while we work on interviews for Season Two! This week we are talking about if men and women can really be just friends, and what happens when you don't trust your gut. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Thanks to Lisl and Devon for sharing their answers. Check out their respective work at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disagreeable-subjects/id1330918896?mt=2 https://www.hellbentpodcast.com/ For bit of bonus content head over to https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast If you want more information about the live show we have planned in Dallas head over to the FB post about the event. https://www.facebook.com/events/179641602832520 Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Between seasons we are taking some time to talk about some of the odd ideas that float around our heads while we work on interviews for Season Two! This week we talk about weirdest googles ever and what drains and recharges our souls. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Thanks to Mark Guiney and Destiny for sharing their answers. Check out their respective work at http://skyalmanac.com http://newwavefeminists.com For bit of bonus content head over to https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast If you want more information about the live show we have planned in Dallas head over to the FB post about the event. https://www.facebook.com/events/179641602832520 Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Between seasons we are taking some time to talk about some of the odd ideas that float around our heads while we work on interviews for Season Two! This week we tackle our uncontrollable emotions and what music we loved in middle school. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Thanks to J Keith and Luke for sharing their answers. Check out their respective podcasts at http://gofactyourpod.com http://www.catchingfoxes.fm You can also hear Father Parrish and I sing Everlong poorly over on our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast If you want more information about the live show we have planned in Dallas head over to the FB post about the event. https://www.facebook.com/events/179641602832520 Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with Sherry Weddell. Sherry is a Lay woman who is one of the main thought leaders in the Roman Catholic Church today. Her books about discipleship have taken the Catholic world by storm and have lit a fire in the hearts of folks around the glob. We talk about growing us fundamentalist in the south, being a woman in the Church, and about how she found God in a Cockroach and a statue of a 14th century Saint she calls "Cate". This is the last episode of the season so we started trying out a format change we are considering for season two! We are getting near the end of the first season so please call us at 206-395-3563. Tell us who you are, where you are from, what emotion you wish you could control better, and what your favorite middle school jam was. What was that one song you wanted all your friends to love, and that you sung loudly whenever you thought no one was listening. You can even sing a few bars for us if you want. We will feature some of these calls on our between season episodes. Check out Sherry's work at https://siena.org If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion For an extended 30 minute conversation with Sherry about what Threshold Conversations and more check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with J. Keith van Straaten. You may not know J. Keith by name but many of you are probably familiar with one of the many radio, tv, or live shows that he has had a hand in. J Keith is a seasoned improv actor and comedian. He currently lives in LA and host a new Maximum Fun podcast called "Go Fact Yourself". J. Keith grew up secular in the suburbs, but attended religious services sporadically for community as a youth. He had a grow sense of spiritually during some time in AA and then journeyed back into a secular mindset. It was amazing to see his sense of self awareness. Check out his show at http://gofactyourpod.com J. Keith talked about the magic of Derren Brown. Find more about that here http://derrenbrown.co.uk If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Here is the thing Fr Parrish talked about http://www.crossroadsculturalcenter.org/seattle Please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast You can also help us out by sharing this episode on social media. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes. Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with Luke Carey. Luke is a Catholic Famous podcaster and works for the Catholic Church in Cincinnati where he lives with his wife Erin. We talk about growing us charismatic, being demanding of God, and what happened when Luke's dad died. We also make lots of inside jokes that probably don't land, and get a little intense in our prayer time. We loved it and we hope it does not weird you out. Also Fr Parrish was very tired and a little wacky. We are getting near the end of the first season so please call us at 206-395-3563. Tell us who you are, where you are from, what emotion you wish you could control better, and what your favorite middle school jam was. What was that one song you wanted all your friends to love, and that you sung loudly whenever you thought no one was listening. You can even sing a few bars for us if you want. We will feature some of these calls on our between season episodes. If you want to hear more from Luke check out his show http://www.catchingfoxes.fm/ If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Here is the thing Fr Parrish talked about http://www.crossroadsculturalcenter.org/seattle Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with Ahmad Jamil. Ahmad is an husband, father, and aspiring tech guru. Ahmad lives and works in Austin TX and is a practicing Muslim. Tony and Jamil talk about the Oneness of God, idolatry, Islam, the Trinity, who the greatest prophet is (maybe not who you think?), and what it's like to raise kids Muslim in America today. Ahmad was a joy to talk to. We learned a ton and found a lot of common ground. We also talk at the end about the Super Bowl and taxes. If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with the Michael Smith. Michael is an Athiest, but Tony and Fr Parrish wanted to talk with him because they met him at Mass at their parish on Sunday. Michael attends Mass and other community events a couple of times a month with his wife and kids. We talk about dinosaurs, a spiritual awakening that resulted in atheism, and the fact that atheist don't make hot chocolate. Join us for this great conversation. This episode has been updated to correct the sped up portion in the last third of the show If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with the Executive Director of Lifting Hands International, Hayley Smith. Hayley's work takes her to the middle east, the Mediterranean, and other parts of the world. She almost stepped on a land mine once, but probably not in the way you think. We also talk about Hayley's Mormon faith and how it connects to her life and work. This week Fr Parrish is on Vacation so Kate Hazen steps in as cohost! To follow Hayley's work visit https://www.liftinghandsinternational.org If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion Support the podcast and get extra content at https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Follow Kate Hazen on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kazen117 Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week Tony sits down to talk about what really matters with Anna Carter. Anna is a Roman Catholic who is deeply settled in her relationship with Christ and the Catholic Church. We talk about Anna's faith growing up, her first personal encounters with Jesus at a Steubenville conference, and how her sexuality impacted her faith life. Anna also shares about her new nonI could have talked to Anna for hours. For more about Anna's work visit the amazing Eden Invitation Site. https://www.edeninvitation.com If you want to talk about what you took away from this week's conversation please join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThresholdDiscussion You can also celebrate our birthday's and buy us cold brews by becoming a patron on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Here are some things we talk about Roadtrip Tunes! https://bethelmusic.com/artists/steffany-gretzinger/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MH-UmYkXiM Jesse Trees! https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/advent/the-jesse-tree A Book! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TheCloudof_Unknowing https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Unknowing/dp/1600391095 Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

During our Christmas and New Years recovery Tony and Father Parrish sit down to catch up and talk about life, why Father Parrish hates Christmas, Narnia vs LoTR, and accidentally ordering the random liquor on Amazon Prime. Regular interviews are back next week. If you haven't considered what to get Fr Parrish or Tony for Christmas, check out our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week Tony sits down with former member of his youth ministry Claire Leo and they talk about what really matters. This was a very personal interview for Tony and that comes through very clearly. Claire grew up as a practicing Catholic and has now become what she terms as "Apathetic". We talk about Claire's love of books, her emo days, her spiritual awakening in high school, and how she drifted away over time. In someways this was the hardest interview we have done to date, but it was also one of the most rewarding. The game we talk about at the end. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brybelly/dice-wars-co-op-tactics-board-game-with-28-jumbo-u Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

This week Tony sat down again at Around the Table Gamer Pub to talk about what really matters with Coowner and resident Game Guru Tim Morgan. Tim is a business owner, game designer, and (as he shares with us) a deep down deist who would often times identify as atheist or agnostic to keep conversation simple. Tony has know Tim for years now, but this is the first time they have had a chance to sit down and talk about what Tim believes. We also explore the time he spent oversees living in a rectory and playing a renovated Catholic Church, exploring his Catholic roots as an adult, his break up letter with God in the form of a roleplaying game he wrote, and his Pokemon Go prayer labyrinth walks. I love the conversation we have about prayer, community, the Freemasons, his breakup letter to God, and the way Tim has been seeking the divine (even if he has not found it). Tony and Fr Colin was also refreshingly challenged by Tim's perspective on what makes it hard for him to receive Jesus. For more about Tim check out the following. General Tim | Tim-Morgan.me Around The Table | https://www.attgamepub.com Tim's Game Ellis | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1431056223/ellis-kingdom-in-turmoil-roleplaying-game Tim's Christmas Tree | https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/d/da9c8659-73e3-40b2-be64-572e41bc29b5/GKVMPKPA.jpg Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

I just got back from a 10 day trip, and Father Parrish is about to go on vacation for 8 days to we sit down and argue about STUFF!!! Or at least talk about it. We get pretty Church nerdy here so if that's not your bag we are sorry, but the last 20 minutes are gold. Mission of the Redeemer http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hfjp-iienc07121990redemptoris-missio.html Popple http://www.popple.us Kyle Heimann Show http://www.redeemerradio.com/KyleHeimannShow/ Disarming Beauty https://www.amazon.com/Disarming-Beauty-Freedom-Catholic-Secular

Back at home this week, Tony sat down with to talk about what really matters with Aaron Alford. What really matters? Beards. Aaron runs a website, social media platform, and recently wrote a book about the intersection of hairiness and holiness called "Bearded Gospel Men". Aaron and Tony connect over how both of their bearded pursuits have created opportunities to talk to people about what they believe and to nourish people's faith and follicles. Aaron is also Canadian transplant who grew up Baptist, served as a missionary with YWAM, and then was attracted to the Catholic faith and is currently serving as seminarian for the Diocese of Las Cruces. We are giving away a copy of Aaron's new book over on our Facebook page. Comment and share for a chance to win. https://www.facebook.com/TheThresholdPodcast You can also check out Aaron's work at http://beardedgospelmen.com/ And Tony's beard balm company at http://catholicbalm.co/ For more information about Youth With A Mission in Modesto at http://www.ywammodesto.org/ Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk Special Guest: Aaron Alford.

While on the road to the National Catholic Youth Conference, Tony sits down this week to talk about what really matters with Mark Guiney. Mark is a new member of the ProjectYM Team and is going to be editing The Threshold. This is actually the 1st episode he did. We talk about Mark's scientific mindset, Neil Degrasse Tyson, the roles of science and religion, his faith journey and more. Mark also talks about his podcast fishing with dynamite and what he has been up to lately in life. Father Colin joined us remotely and we talk with him a bit about what gives us wonder. Fishing With Dynamite Podcast https://www.radioheartmedia.com/fwd Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Tony sits down this week to talk with Eli Methvin about what really matters. Eli grew up Southern Baptist and now practices Wicca, which is a pagan faith. Tony and Eli talk about the nature of art, the role of ritual in wicca, Eli's experience of feeling rejection because of a sermon in the church he grew up in, and how Eli perceives and experiences the divine. Both Fr Parrish and Tony were very grateful for Eli's willingness to have this conversation. As a final note Eli identifies with he/him pronouns, and both Tony and Father chose to honor that request. We had asked to step out of our bubble a few weeks ago and this was an opportunity to do that. This weeks Rate and Review Giveaway from Catholic Balm co goes to "TheOtherTony". Thanks for you awesome words. http://CatholicBalm.com Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Tony sits down this week to with Brandon Vogt to talk about what really matters. Brandon is a true bibliophile, father, husband, content manager and Roman Catholic who works for Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire Ministries. In addition to Brandon's faith journey from protestant to Catholic we talk about creativity, getting stuff done, the project Brandon manages, and more. Brandon is the most pleasant person in the world and has an amazing keen mind. The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet. — Frederick Buechner Books Jon Acuff Is Cool https://acuff.me Steal Like An Artist and Show Your Work https://austinkleon.com To Know Christ Jesus https://www.amazon.com/Know-Christ-Jesus-F-Sheed/dp/1887593055 Brandon Works Here https://www.wordonfire.org Runs This https://brandonvogt.com And These https://strangenotions.com https://helpthemreturn.com https://www.claritasu.com This week's winner for our Catholic Balm Co giveaway is mloc. Contact me at http://ThresholdPodcast.fm or drop me a line at Tony(at)ProjectYM.com to claim your prize. Leave a 5 star review and feedback on this week's episode for a chance to win great prizes from http://CatholicBalm.co. Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk Special Guest: Brandon Vogt.

Father Parrish wants to record a random episode, which turns into a new featurette here on The Threshold Podcast. PRIEST VS. LAYMAN!!! Which is basically Fr Parrish and I friendly fighting with each other. We talk about Rainier Beer | http://rainierbeer.com/ Scremo vs Chant Arvo Part | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HON4AswPVk Support the MONKS!!! | https://en.nursia.org/ Me Without You | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fRFMkFbH8I The Legendary Darren King | https://www.iwantthatsound.com/darren-king/ Mundelein Seminary | https://usml.edu/ And going to Pike Place market to talk to random folks to get out of the bubble. We also talk about all the folks we want to talk to, but are too afraid to actually contact.

This week sits down with head his friend Pete Burak to talk about what really matters. Pete grew up in and lives in Ann Arbor MI with his wife and 3 adorable kids. Pete is a sports enthusiast who wishes he had the power to change his size at will who would also identify as a Roman Catholic. Pete and Tony talk deeply about how suffering plays into our encounters with and perception of God. We also announced our 1st rate and review give away today, so iTunes user cjttips give us a shout! Rate and review the Threshold on iTunes this month and maybe win some awesome swag from Catholic Balm Co. Pete talks about visiting here with his wife. It's insane and beautiful http://www.sagradafamilia.org/en/light-and-colour/ We talk about suffering and the book of Job http://www.usccb.org/bible/job/1 Pete works here http://www.id916.com/ Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Tony sits down to talk with his old friend and coworker Katy Bettner about what really matters. Katy is a mom, philanthopist, Mormon, and active in film work. Katy shares her love of the divine story, what drew her to the LDS church, how she balances out her life, and more. Katy also share her perspective on Pope Francis and asks about Papal infallibility. Katy is doing some amazing work helping women around the world share their story and follow their passions. She is instiliing a strong sense of value in her kids. Check out http://www.liftinghandsinternational.org/ And http://www.playfulcorp.com/ and www.encircletogether.org Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Father Colin joins Tony as they sit down to talk about what really matters with Sam Sorich to talk about what really matters. Tony met Sam in San Jose, Father Colin met him in Chicago, both of us met him because of his work as a film maker at Spirit Juice Studios and Glass Darkly. We talk to Sam about his family of 13 growing up, dealing with how his art and faith connect, and why belief isn't as dependable as faith. We also talk about the new 8Beats Film Anthology from Catholic Creatives. Father Parrish and Tony both have pledged to the indigogo account for 8Beats and we would love to have you check it out. 8Beats Film Anthology https://www.8beatsmovie.com/ Rene Girard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Y8dVVV4To Glass Darkly Films http://www.glassdarklyfilms.com/about/ Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Tony sits down with friend of a friend Emily Britt to talk about what really matters. Emily is a huge GoT fan and refers to herself as the Mother of Dragons. She lives in North Dallas with her husband and three daughters where she tries to spend time just listening to people and help them see their own value. Emily also shares about her experience of being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and her encounter of God in the Grease at Waffle House. If you would like to learn more about Emily check out her new podcast and blogging page https://www.facebook.com/nooneknowswhatimsaying which will be launching content next spring. Our 1st piece of custom Patreon art work will be based on this podcast. You can find out more about that at https://www.patreon.com/thethresholdpodcast Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Tony sits down with his friend and board game buddy Brad Hudson at their local board game hangout Around the Table for a cold drink and to talk about what really matters. Brad is a husband, father, and property lawyer from Seattle who enjoys hiking and board games. In this conversation Tony and Brad talk about Brads journey from Mormon missionary to generic Christian to being an Agnostic NonBeliver. Tony and Fr Parrish both loved Brad's honesty and integrity and have adapted Brad's challenge at the end into "The Hudson Maxim". There are a couple of audio drops and issues in this episode since we were still figuring out our recording setup. This episode closes out our opening trilogy of episodes. For the near future all episodes will becoming out on Monday Morning. Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Tony sits down to talk about what matters with his friend and cohost Fr Colin Parish. Fr Parish is Roman Catholic Priest serving in the Archdiocese of Seattle as an Associate Pastor and high school chaplin. Tony and Fr Colin discuss Fr Colin's attraction to intense people, art, his time in the navy, beauty, truth, and Father's journey from a secular childhood to Roman Collar. This episode makes up part two of our opening trilogy of episodes. This episode did have to be re recorded due to poor audio quality the 1st time. Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk

Join us for the 1st part of a three episode release for our new podcast The Threshold. In this Episode Tony Vasinda and Father Parrish talk about why they wanted to make the podcast and what you can expect in a given episode. To be honest the audio quality is... mixed. Tony was able to record the opening and closing on our new setup, but Fr Parrish's interview was on our old one. Please bear with us as we get better. Music for the episode used under the CC Attribution License through the Free Music Archive. The Joy Drops - Not Drunk Instrumental Track http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TheJoyDrops/NotDrunkEP/Not_Drunk