John Donahue is the mastermind behind Truth Charting, a social media channel creating some of the best Catholic content you can find. Like Tanner, he’s also a formerly aspiring filmmaker.

In this conversation, John and Tanner discuss the necessary (and sometimes scary) part of becoming a disciple of Jesus: evangelization and a life on mission. They discuss how our individual missions must be born from an overflow of intimacy with God, and they also discuss the “initial push” that comes with trying to live a life of holiness.

This is the final episode of this mini podcast series, so thank you so much for tuning in. We pray that these conversations have blessed you!

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The one, the only, Sr. Chelsea Bethany Davis, FSP is a powerhouse of humor and wisdom. With over a dozen years of religious life under her belt, she exudes what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

In today’s conversation, Sr. Bethany and Tanner discuss the crucial habit of prayer. We talk a lot about prayer as a Church, but do we recognize its absolute necessity for a healthy spiritual life? Are we willing to make it a priority in our lives? Prayer is as necessary as the air, as Mother Teresa once said. We know that without oxygen, our body will crumble. The same is true for prayer and our souls.

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Tanner and Fr. Simon Esshaki began creating TikToks around the same time four years ago. They have been social media friends for a while, but now they finally get to have an in-depth conversation! And what better topic to talk about than the sacraments?

In a fast-paced culture of convenience, we can slowly lose touch with the sacramental reality that we inhabit. Fr. Simon and Tanner tackle this while they discuss the slow-burning and completely transforming nature of the greatest gifts ever given:

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Host, Tanner Kalina, wrote an entire book about his conversion amidst a wild Hollywood career in Los Angeles. He even had an entire section dedicated to the power of fellowship – and he never once mentioned his best friends in Hollywood!

Was it a flub? Probably. Is he trying to make up for it? Absolutely.

Therefore, he dedicated an entire podcast episode to those best friends. Alex and Melissa Dee are the co-creators and showrunners for the popular podcast, Saints Alive, now on the Hallow app. Together with Tanner, they share stories from their Hollywood days and discuss the need for friendship. They also talk about how friendship is hard as an adult and how the saints model authentic friendship.

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Admittedly, we haven’t had many role models to uphold in the Church when it comes to both human sexuality and homosexuality. Manny Gonzalez, therefore, is a much needed voice and an excellent role model for our day and age. His wisdom far exceeds his years.

In today’s conversation, Manny and Tanner dive into the Catholic Church’s teaching. Why are the teachings on chastity and sobriety so difficult? What do we do when we encounter a difficult teaching that rubs us the wrong way? What is the best mode of evangelization when it comes to sharing the teachings of the Church? We dive into each of these questions plus a whole lot more.

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Intimacy—with the Lord? It might sound unusual, but tune in to discover how it’s the only way to keep your heart from becoming a black hole within.

Maclaine Noah, a new mom, down-to-earth soul, and former FOCUS missionary like Tanner Kalina. For years, Maclaine has also been a leading voice in creating Catholic content on social media. You can explore more of her work on Instagram at @‌acatholicconvo.

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Listen to this teaser episode for the Aching for Greatness podcast to hear a brief overview of why the Gospel is not only the story of reality but the story that fulfills our deepest longings. And then stay tuned for Episode 1 of this mini series as we discuss intimacy with the Lord.

In this episode, Kevin Cotter joins us. Kevin wrote the introduction for Tanner Kalina’s book,_ Aching for Greatness_, so it’s only fitting he joins us for the introduction of this mini podcast series. Kevin is the director of content at Hallow, so make sure to check out the Hallow app.

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The Aching For Greatness podcast is a 6-part series in which author and evangelist, Tanner Kalina, explores how to find God’s love in our restless lives. If you find yourself on the fence about your faith, if you suspect that you’re living half-in and half-out with your faith, if you’re not totally confident that you know Jesus one to one, if you know 1,000 different people but you feel like each of those people know a totally different version of you, then this is the podcast for you. Tanner shares stories of his time as a collegiate baseball player, professional comedian, and avid surfer with various friends as they dissect how God—and only God—brings a lasting sense of fulfillment.

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• Follow Tanner on Instagram