Pop Culture Catechism

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Join Mike Tenney as he and his guests highlight the true, good and beautiful elements found in classic and modern pop culture. He ties the aspects of living our faith to the music and movies that impact the world around us.

  1. 6D AGO

    (ReRun) Bad Bunny w/ Fernando Cartagena - Ep67

    Bad Bunny just played the Super Bowl and won a Grammy! So let’s revisit this episode from a few years back. Fernando Catragena joins the show to talk about: - How to have hope amidst brokenness - Do our failings define us? - Can we really change? - Are you blessed? - Dealing with haters - Why Puerto Rico is awesome - And much more! Episode 67 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/bad-bunny-with-fernando-cartagena Awesome Catholic SWAG - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com

    1h 10m

  2. JAN 30

    K-Pop Demon Hunters: A Jesuit's Guide to Discernment, Desolation, & Divine Love

    Andrew’s Info https://thejesuitpost.org/ Mike's Info:www.MikeTenneyMusic.com

    54 min

  3. JAN 23

    Coldplay - Masculinity, Mental Health, & the Holy Trinity of Manhood ft. Matt Pana

    Matt’s Info: https://msha.ke/mattpana Mike's Info:www.MikeTenneyMusic.com

    47 min

  4. JAN 15

    Morgan Wallen - Sin, Redemption, & Cancel Culture w/ the Culture Project

    Morgan Wallen is the biggest thing in country music right now. Missionaries from the Culture Project join us to talk about alcohol, cancel culture, relationships, and more. Note: this episode was recorded in Oct 2023. Episode 86 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/morgan-wallen-sin-redemption-and-cancel-culture-w-the-culture-project Culture Project Info: Website: https://thecultureproject.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/cptoledo_/ https://www.instagram.com/thecultureprojectintl/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thecultureprojectintl/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/thecultureprojectintl/ Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian Chris’ Info: Website: https://chrisdamian.substack.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites Tw: https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission

    1h 13m

  5. 05/01/2025

    Ben Rector & Cody Fry: Leaps of Faith w/ Rachel Wong - Ep87

    Two of the world’s best singer songwriters, Cody Fry & Ben Rector are both devoted Christians but they don’t make “Christian music.” Rachel Wong (formerly of the Feminine Genius Pod) joins us to talk all about their music and the adventure of trying to follow God’s will.  Ethan Nagy (our producer) joins in the fun as well.Episode 87 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Rachel’s Info: Website: https://rachelwong.substack.com  IG:  https://instagram.com/rchlcwng  https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod   Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian Chris’ Info: Website: https://chrisdamian.substack.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites Tw: https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission

    1h 17m

  6. 11/01/2024

    Infotainment & Politics w/ Patrick Neve (The Crunch) - Ep86

    What's a Catholic to do in such a crazy political climate? Patrick Neve from "the Crunch" joins us to discuss The Daily Show, The Daily Wire, and all things Infotainment. Eisode #86 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/infotainment-and-politics-w-patrick-neve Patrick’s Info: Website: https://patneve.blog/about/ Podcast: https://thecrunchcast.com/ Mike's Info: www.MikeTenneyMusic.com @miketenneymiketenney IG: https://www.instagram.com/miketenneymiketenney/ Tw: https://twitter.com/PkMikeyT FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeTenneyMusicMinistry YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrTsTheology TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@pkmikeyt Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission

    59 min

  7. 06/25/2024

    Queer Catholics & The Tortured Poets Department w/ Chris Damian - Ep85

    Writer Chris Damian joins the show to talk with Mike about Pride Month & Catholicism through the lens of Taylor Swift’s new album, the Tortured Poets Department. Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian Chris’ Info: Website: https://chrisdamian.substack.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites Tw: https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission

    1h 28m

  8. 05/23/2024

    What Was I Made For? - Billie, Barbie, & Clare McCallan Gets Canceled

    WE’RE BACK! And talking about the biggest song of the last year “What Was I Made For” By Billie Eilish from the Barbie movie, and to take us through it we have the poet Clare McCallan. She shares her wisdom (including some spicy hot takes), a bit about her life, and also a really good poem. She also talks about her new book “Courage To Create.” And as an extra special treat, we have guest musician, Isabel Tenney. Episode 84 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/what-was-i-made-for-billie-barbie-and-clare-mccallan-gets-cancelled Clare’s Info: Website: http://www.claremccallan.com/ Book: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/courage-to-create IG: https://www.instagram.com/clare_mccallan/?hl=en Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission

    1h 6m
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Join Mike Tenney as he and his guests highlight the true, good and beautiful elements found in classic and modern pop culture. He ties the aspects of living our faith to the music and movies that impact the world around us.

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  • Creator
    AWAKEN Catholic
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © AWAKEN Missions, INC
  • Show Website
    Pop Culture Catechism