Holy Cannoli

Tony + Wendy COMMUNE on the present issues.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

It's midnight and Wendy wanted to record an episode, a podcast on pastoral confessions. Uh.... Why not? What could go wrong? Well, Tony could talk about his BUTT CHEEKS (again) and could offend people with his opinions on SPEAKING IN TONGUES,. So there's that.  Oh, well. It's real, opinionated and the stories of just one pastor. But he still loves Jesus, the Bible and the church (no matter what anyone says!).  We can't speak for everyone's experience but hope in some way you can relate... and laugh.  Anyone have any church stories that you want to share? Looking for all sorts of topics: Money, relationships, Sunday School, sermons, awkward interactions. If that's you...give us an email podcast@bravemaker.com Never forget God loves you. He...She does! (And we know that might offend someone, but...just think about it.  And please subscribe, rate us and share with a friend.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Let's do this.  Tony starts off a new series of conversations, or CONFESSIONS: sharing real issues, anecdotes, doubts, questions and frustrations about being a pastor. Submit your ideas, questions, and stories.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

We normally put out our episodes on Monday but since our friend Matt is in town for the Friday 2/22/19 BraveMaker event we recorded a conversation on creating art, church (of course) and culture.  http://mattnightingale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mattnightingale/ Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Author, speaker, wife, & mom. Cara's illuminating memoir paints a beautiful path from white  privilege toward racial healing, from ignorance toward seeing the image  of God in everyone she meets. Her book on Amazon is here.  https://www.carameredith.com/ https://twitter.com/caramac54 https://www.instagram.com/carameredithwrites/ https://www.facebook.com/carameredithwrites --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

After a week of being at Sundance for a week, Tony's feeling a bit nostalgic and reflective around what it means to be a leader (and maybe a bit introspective on the last nine months).   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

He was a PAID pastor, now... he's not paid anymore. He's STILL a pastor (at large) and figuring things out about what it means to be a person of faith and a part of the church (or not), like us all. He's got a lot to say and it's fun. Artist, friend, co-owner of our turtle, CHIP in college.  Meet my friend from college Dave Diller.  https://www.instagram.com/davidcdiller/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Dan is a pastor, teacher and community leader in Minneapolis Minnesota. Dan seeks to affirm and include the LGBTQ+ community in his congregation despite pressure and threats that he could lose ministry credentials, his reputation and maybe even the church in which he leads. Take a listen with an open mind and heart.  Links to give you more background on Dan. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-collison-47b0087/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=e2yCPBcARy8 http://mf4i.org/rev-dan-collison-suspended/ BraveMaker LGBTQ+ film, music and live podcast event https://bravemakerfeb2019.eventbrite.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Our last conversation of the year is with a pastor, church leader and a theologian who loves the scriptures. The way he thinks about following Jesus will challenge, inspire and potentially rattle you. Take a risk and listen to Kevin Neuner of Palo Alto's Spark Church and see how you might also live the sacred and strange way of living by values instead of belief statements.  https://www.facebook.com/kevin.neuner https://www.spark.church/ Sunday March 10th, 2019 event: https://www.spark.church/sexualityscripturesoul --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Hope you love film! In this podcast you'll get a sneak peak of a whole new podcast where we interview creators and talk about film and all things creative! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Estefania Hermosillo has her own immigrant story. With a 4.1 GPA in high school she had high hopes of going to a University in California but she was told (by a misinformed guidance counselor) that she wouldn't be eligible for scholarships because she was an undocumented immigrant. So she didn't apply and went to community college... but she soon learned information that would change her life and the lives of many others in which she now supports. This is her story and thousands of others who are a part of IMMIGRANTS RISING, educating students to seek their collegiate dreams. https://immigrantsrising.org/ If you'd like to meet Estafania she will be on the panel discussion at the screening of feature film COLLISIONS on Monday December 17th, 7pm at Century 20 in Redwood City. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bravemaker-special-feature-film-screening-tickets-52881858061 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Corinne is a proud Native American advocating and educating anyone who will listen. She speaks, she writes and she also carries babies...in her womb...for other people...because she's a surrogate mother. Just in time for the Christmas season listen to the story of a woman giving birth for the benefit of others. Corinne is occupied Muwekma Ohlone Territory Oglala/Mohawk/Swiss/Indo, Phenomenally Indigenous, and writer for Powwows.com. Founder of Buffalo Project. Find out more on her Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/misscorinne86/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

She's known as many things. Writer, wife, new mom...but in some circles she's known as a "christian culture enthusiast" . Laura Turner made her way in the world as a pastor's kid and somehow survived. Her parents are John and Nancy Ortberg and she is the oldest child of three. She's faced crippling anxiety most of her life which has become a major cornerstone to her writing. She endeavors to make the often shameful and secretive pains we hide, like the difficult journey to motherhood, stories in which her readers can relate. With grace, humility and candor she shares her sacred and strange life of prank calling from her Dad's mega-church office, crying in the car with her newborn son Chance, celebrating a sister who became a brother, and her new fave binge-worthy Netflix show who's title will make you giggle. Episode 25 is a gift that will keep on giving. Her Twitter https://twitter.com/lkoturner The Why Christian conference in San Francisco April 2019 https://whychristian.net/ On her miscarriage: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lauraturner/i-was-pregnant-and-then-i-wasnt Other books referenced in our conversation Henri Nouwen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046A9JA2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Brother Lawrence https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Brother-Lawrence-ebook/dp/B002BH3NN6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1542616305&sr=1-1&keywords=practicing+the+presence+of+god+by+brother+lawrence http://www.lkoturner.com/ (Oh and JERKY BOYS is the prank calling guys that I was referencing). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

You asked. We answered and we didn't hold back. This episode includes Game of Throne spoilers, potty talk and TMI about Tony's most embarrassing moment. Sorry. Send your complaints to podcast@bravemaker.com Adult language advisory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Jesus taught his disciples to pray: Give us this day our DAILY BREAD. What if it meant more than just asking God for our needs and waiting for provision to fall from the sky? What if it included asking and seeking provision from each other? Think about it and give us your thoughts on the Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/holycannolipodcast Also---apologies in advance--Tony sings on this episode...and he sings CHER ...but it's Jack from Will and Grace's fault. Listen for the story. If you want to donate financially or through our AMAZON wishlist click here: https://www.bravemaker.com/donate If you have AIRLINE or CAR RENTAL MILES to donate to get Tony to Sundance Film Fest in January 2019 email: tony@bravemaker.com Your generosity would be greatly appreciated. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

She's known as a comedienne who makes people laugh but she has a heart for justice and truth...and wants you to know there are TWO THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO if you meet her at one of her shows. So watch out or she will CUT you...but she LOVES Jesus so it's all good. Follow her on her socials https://twitter.com/anjelahjohnson https://www.instagram.com/anjelahjohnson/ Get tickets to her shows & check out her tour and swag here: http://anjelah.com/ Watch NEIGHBOR on Amazon and see Anjelah in Tony's short film. http://www.neighborfilm.com/ Oh and don't forget to follow HER DOG https://www.instagram.com/banzobeanreyes/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Good friend of Matt Nightingale---Jerron Hess tells his story of growing up in a small German Baptist Community that sought to steer clear of any influence from the world in order to preserve their faith and christian community. He realized he needed to come out with his sexuality, leave the community, and step out into the world to both find and accept himself. He's quite the creative artist and tells a compelling narrative of his coming out experience that reminds us how life is both sacred and strange. Follow his life and art at www.instagram.com/gaygermanbaptist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

Friend of the podcast MATT NIGHTINGALE (Ep 9 & 10) received a lot of feedback and questions from his story. He gracefully responded to one earnest podcast listener's inquiries with a personal audio recording and gave us permission to share it here! Here are the 5: 1) Is homosexuality a sin? How do we know? 2) Can we share some resources? 3) Since it appears that God's design is heterosexuality (penises and vaginas, babies, etc.), how is homosexuality OK? 4) How can an ally be an ally without seeming to support all the brokenness in the LGBTQ community too? 5) How does early childhood trauma play into the development of homosexuality? Follow Matt on Socials www.twitter.com/mattnightingale www.instagram.com/mattnightingale Rescources http://www.theliturgists.com/podcast/2015/5/18/episode-20-lgbtq https://www.amazon.com/Changing-Our-Mind-Definitive-Christians/dp/1942011849 Matt's Message with THE QUEST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVehPfU4pN8 https://www.qchristian.org/ https://www.reformationproject.org/ https://www.bluebabiespink.com/ http://mf4i.org/resources/bibliography/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

The whole conversation started when Wendy asked me (Tony) why I post certain things on social media and we ended up just talking and recording the whole thing as a podcast! In addition we had a great time digesting this week's craziness in our country (Supreme Court nomination) as well as responding to last week's episode 18 on suicide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support

A brave, in-depth and honest discussion with a mother who lost her son to suicide in the same year her husband suffered through cancer yet found hope through the most unthinkable journey of pain. Great tips about how to understand grief as well as insight for parents who care for children with depression and/or mental illness. Listeners should be advised: This discussion may trigger strong emotions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support