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Shoot the Shiitake Ep 13 - Demonic Possession & Exorcists Part 1

Evil is real, but there is a way to fight against. Even scientists and medical professionals are starting to understand the Catholic Church has a proven method to help someone in the case of demonic possession. Listen to what an Exorcist shares - some scary stuff, but also very hopeful! #Exorcist, Exorcism, Devil, Demonic, possession, evil, satan, God, Ritual, Catholic Church, scary, hope, faith, Father Leo, Doctors, Psychologist, Medicine, Spirituality, Conversion, Black Magic, Witchcraft, Yoga, Theology, Prayers

Shoot the Shiitake Ep 12 - Ex-Convict Cooks with Conviction

Ex-Convict Buddhist turns chef, shares story of what he did after he left the prison, how he avoided going back, and what he does to share his experience and how he came to work with Fr. Leo as the Culinary Director for The Table Foundation. Hear how we could have helped Anthony Bourdain and other chefs who work to either build up or destroy culture.

Shoot the Shiitake Ep 11 - Does Surgery Change Transgender Identity?

Part 2 of Transgender Ashely Jane Morgan, 1 week prior to the sex reassignment surgery, asking tough questions about suicide, sexual confusion, who is to say what gender you are, what it means to be "yourself" and whether a hormone injection is the same as accepting the truth about ourselves? Very Deep Dish, honest, compelling, at times sad, but always sincere! We need to learn how to listen. Start with these shows!

Shoot the Shiitake Ep 10 - Transgender BEFORE the Surgery Part 1

The controversial topic of transgender is made more conversational and digestible with special guest, Ashley Jane Morgan, who agreed to an interview one week BEFORE the surgery! This is PART ONE of this two-part interview where we talk about what led to this decision, how did his wife and 5 children accept this decision? And, what did I learn, as a priest, from this first part of the interview."

Shoot the Shiitake Ep 09 - Competitive Vacations!

4 priests, talking like normal vacationers, on 8 hour car trip, helping listeners to save money, aggravation and their soul! Take a real vacation but learn what that should look like! Then we discuss competition, and how to deal with competition for yourself and your family.

Shoot the Shiitake Ep 08 - Professional Italian Escort

Listen to this interview with an Italian Escort and who teaches Fr. Leo how to be a better priest!?! Walk the streets of Italy with Fr. Leo and this professional escort and you'll see how much you can learn as you walk the talk of faith!

Shoot the Shiitake Ep 07 - What Baby Alfie Evans Taught This World

Get a sample of premium and exclusive content in this show, hearing Fr. Leo's thoughts about tragic case of euthanized (or medically killed) baby in England - a case that stunned the world. Hear more specific Catholic Opinions & Teachings on Right to Life Issues in a pro-abortion world.

Shoot the Shiitake Ep 06 - Jewish Comedy Writer, Now Serious Catholic!?!

This interview will hit your funny bone as well as pull on your heartstrings, learning about the serious side of comedy, how to bring JOY to a sad and sorry world, staying inspired by what matters most, and recognizing the entertaining industry isn't entertaining for people working in it! Tom Leopold has written for Cheers, Seinfeld, Will & Grace, Ellen, and the Vice President, you can also take a cue on how to be a better believer in the Good News!

Shoot the Shiitake Ep 05 - Dietitians Who Don't Annoy Me!

Diets are STUPID! and Dietary experts can get on my nerves, especially with so many conflicting studies. But my guests helped me to digest what it means to be healthy - in body, mind and soul! #diet #health #lifestyle #food #moderation #sexy #vanity #meals #pork #bacon #catholic #fatherleo #podcast #life #God #faith #science

Shoot the Shiitake - Ep 04 - Ex-Priest: What did he do, why he did it & what does he do now?

Ex-Priest, and good friend of Fr. Leo discusses why he left. Surprising, it's not what people think - scandal, salacious stories, or sex, but perhaps more silence and for sanctimonious reasons. Challenging for sure, but helpful if we're willing to listen. You'll learn the church is human, but also divine, even when the humanity obscures the divinity!

Shoot the Shiitake - Ep 03 - Prison & Conviction

Ex-Con, Drunk & Drug Addict, Buddhist & now Chef "confesses" and "teaches" priest about the power of invitation, inspiration and integration.

Shoot the Shiitake - Ep 02 - Church's Best Kept "Secret" Society - Secular Institutes

This "secret" community finds God in the secular world. Learn the difference between Secularism versus Secular Institutes. God is speaking to you, do you "HEAR" Him? And if not, how can you be certain you'll get to heaven? Do you know God's plan for you? This show will help you figure out your "calling" in life. Talk about a "purpose" in life - this show can help you find yours!

Shoot the Shiitake Ep - 01 Shoot the Shiitake with Father Leo Introduction

Shoot the WHAT with a priest?!? We're calling this outside-of-the-box show an "AUDIO CAST" - and for a very good reason! Tired of political, moral and cultural divisions? This show builds bridges, not barriers. Let's talk to people who annoy, challenge, confuse and are different from us, while learning authentic Catholic Teachings in a non preachy but totally practical way.