Holy Cannoli
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsThis is Holy Cannoli. This podcast is all about MAKING SENSE OF life, who we are and why we’re here. Life is Sacred and life is strange. We can experience The Divine, HOLY, transcendent in the most random ways, random locations and through the most random people. This podcast is about you, it's about me, it's about film and TV, it's our world. It’s about God. It's about finding the sacred in the strange. Subscribe and settle in for a listen every Monday Hosted by Bay Area husband and wife Tony and Wendy Gapastione with special guests.
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68: What the heck, God?! Really?? A Christmas Wonder.
December 26, 2022 19:05 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBI like to think Mary and Joseph (and Jesus) had as many frustrations, doubts and wonderings about what the heck God was doing, as we do. You feel me? Let me know what you think. DM me at: And if you can, please support my work at: https://bravemaker.com/donate/ Monthly donations really help me continue to this work and sustain my nonprofit! I really appreciate it. https://www.instagram.com/tonygapastione/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycanno...
67: Jay Bakker
November 19, 2022 16:25 - 54 minutes - 100 MBJay wrote a book and Jay is an open book. He shares his life and thoughts through his church, REVOLUTION GATHERING and his socials. Find him here: https://twitter.com/jaybakker https://www.instagram.com/jaybakker/ https://revolutionchurch.com To support me and this podcast work go to: https://bravemaker.com/donate/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
66: Gratitude
November 15, 2022 15:41 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBWho inspires gratitude in you? Why not tell them so. Got ideas for me to chat about? email me at [email protected] Want to support me and my work? Go to https://bravemaker.com/donate/ and become a tax deductible donor. You can give any amount it all helps. $5, $25, $100 a month supports me, my family and this ministry of storytelling and encouragement. Give me a shout on Instagram if you're there: https://www.instagram.com/tonygapastione/ --- Support this podcast: https://p...
65: What makes ministry?
October 08, 2022 17:17 - 55 minutes - 101 MBThanks to to the REV Meg Biddle for this conversation. https://www.facebook.com/megbiddleministry If you want to become a BraveMaker donor: please go here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/brave-maker --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
64: Tick..Tick...BOOM!
September 19, 2022 00:56 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBTony dissects and RELATES to Jonathon Larson of Tick...Tick...Boom! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
63: TONY RETURNS after a long hiatus with SAINT VINCENT
September 05, 2022 22:48 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBHello! I'm back. Been a minute. Two years of minutes. Why am I back? Take a listen. And then watch SAINT VINCENT on Netflix (or watch first then listen). Let me know what you think. https://www.instagram.com/tonygapastione/ https://bravemaker.com My Church I refer to in Marin County: http://www.wearethequest.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
62: 33 Days FILM (The true story of pastor Roger Huang)
December 09, 2020 23:12 - 1 hour - 127 MBINVEST IN THE FILM https://wefunder.com/33.days Roger's site: https://www.rogerhuangsf.com/ Roger's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rogerhuangsf/ CHASING GOD BOOK --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
61: Bible talk # 3 (Confessions of a pastor Part 8)
September 14, 2020 17:16 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MBMake sure you listen to episodes 56 and 59 before you listen to this one so you are all caught up as Tony talks about his thoughts on the Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
60: Miscarriages, infertility and adoption with MFT Cathie Quillet
May 07, 2020 16:55 - 40 minutes - 73.8 MBMiscarriages, infertility, adoption and being a mixed race family in the South with MFT Cathie Quillet. Cathie is a long time friend of ours who now lives in Nashville, Tennessee and works as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. In her work she specializes in serving women ( and their partners ) to help them through the stress of infertility. Her and her husband adopted two boys from Ethiopia. In this podcast she shares transparently about the pain of miscarriages, infertility, raising a...
59: Confessions of a pastor (Part 7): More Bible talk + Covid-19 Virus thoughts
March 16, 2020 02:54 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MBTony is back. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
58: Love + Cupcakes in Las Vegas with Joy Hoover
January 24, 2020 23:03 - 49 minutes - 91.1 MBJoy Elizabeth Hoover wife + mama founder + ceo | @cupcakegirlsorg @localforall podcast | @humanswhogiveashit ambassador | @lululemon social impact coach 👇🏼 joyhoover.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
57: Confessions of a WOMAN Pastor: Jenny Warner of Valley Pres in Portola Valley
November 20, 2019 02:23 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBhttps://www.valleypreschurch.org/ Jenny Warner Find her + her blog here: https://www.jennywarner.com/ SoulCARE https://wellspringca.org/leading/soulcare/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
56: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 5): Is everything in the Bible really intended by God?
November 05, 2019 00:03 - 52 minutes - 96 MBTony shares a message with his church, THE QUEST in Novato California. Is the Bible all divinely inspired by God or is it human interpretation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
55: Confessions of a Pastor (part 4) with Jelani Greenidge on race + multi-ethnic worship music
October 04, 2019 22:03 - 1 hour - 130 MBForgiveness is NOT a weapon. Tony's college friend Jelani Greenidge talks about his article on the now viral hug + forgiveness of Brandt Jean + Amber Guyger. Connect with Jelani here: https://www.facebook.com/jelani.greenidge IG: https://www.instagram.com/jelanignatural/ https://jelanigreenidge.com/ Listen to his music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqXTZG-tlWY Read his article here: https://medium.com/@jelanigreenidge/forgiveness-is-a-gift-dont-turn-it-into-a-weapon-982a82a8e...
54: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 3): Sunday School + Communion
September 22, 2019 06:18 - 49 minutes - 90 MBTony + Wendy COMMUNE on the present issues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
53: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 2)
September 07, 2019 19:46 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MBIt'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......
52: Confessions of a Pastor (Part 1)
August 28, 2019 04:42 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBLet'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
51: Treasures in Darkness: Angie Ibarra of Generations United
August 19, 2019 05:08 - 45 minutes - 82.8 MBAngie Ibarra shares her story of finding her purpose for empathy and compassion in the midst of pain. Feeling alone and voiceless growing up in a large family---she longed for a mentor and a place she could dream and learn...but had a difficult time finding one. Now, her story is one that gives voice to those who don't---recognizing that every child deserves love, value and the ability to learn and imagine. In 2007 she created her organization GENERATIONS UNITED, in the same year of the ...
50: Capital OK: brOKen.
July 25, 2019 06:24 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MBNifty Fifty. Tony talks about his teeth, broken systems and why we need to keep seeking JUSTICE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
49: Tony has a new QUEST
July 09, 2019 00:08 - 37 minutes - 68.3 MBBig news! I (Tony) took a part time job serving as a pastor with my friend MATT NIGHTINGALE. http://www.questnovato.com/ Two days a week I'll be driving up north over the Golden Gate Bridge to serve as a co-pastor. This is Matt's spiritual direction community: https://www.thechristiancloset.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
48: Unity costs us.
July 01, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBAre we willing to sacrifice what we might lose? Message by Tony Gapastione from Trinity Presbyterian Church in San Carlos. June 30th, 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
47: Fatherhood
June 25, 2019 06:17 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MBWe fTony + Wendy) are back after our Hiatus. Happy Summer! Consider DOUBLING your DONATIONS to BraveMaker with our MATCHING CAMPAIGN from a very generous donor! https://www.bravemaker.com/donate --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
46: FILM FEST FACTS + nothing but the FACTS
May 20, 2019 06:40 - 26 minutes - 48.1 MBWendy interviews & Tony MANSPLAINS the BRAVEMAKER film fest. https://www.bravemaker.com/filmfest May 31st, June 1-2, 2019! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
45: Life + Death Pontificating with Tony
May 08, 2019 23:21 - 14 minutes - 25.7 MBIt's been a wild week to think about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
44: Sympathy for Judas, Thanos and that annoying jerk in your life
April 29, 2019 19:01 - 15 minutes - 29 MBThis one is all me. Solo. (Tony). I just saw AVENGERS End Game last night. No spoilers here but I did have my own personal encounter with someone who seemed to be my personal Thanos for thirty minutes. Why did I let a jerk get the best of me? How can I learn to let go of the toxicity spewed out by others? These words that came from the cross, from a humble man being murdered. "Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." Life Changing. Villainizing people is easy bu...
43: Judy Peterson is walking with Jesus and loving like Jesus
April 23, 2019 04:17 - 1 hour - 125 MBJudy Peterson is a force to be reckoned with. She's a storyteller, pastor and a deep thinker who practices what she preaches until the point of no return...And it's safe to say she'd go even farther than whatever point was drawn in the sand if it meant walking with Jesus where he walked. She's not your typical pastor (and neither was Jesus). She shares her deep pains, great joys and love of God and scripture in this podcast! Judy gave me (Tony) permission to share her personal email with ...
42: Church Clarity with Sarah Ngu + George Mekhail
April 16, 2019 22:46 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBClarity is reasonable and ambiguity is harmful. That is the mission of Sarah Ngu + George Mekhail. To cause less harm for women and the LGBTQ+ community. They promote honesty and transparent communications for churches on their websites and more! https://www.churchclarity.org/ Follow them on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/churchclarity/ Connection with Sarah https://twitter.com/sarahngu and George on Twitter https://twitter.com/gmekhail --- Support this podcast: https://pod...
41: Garrett Brown: Scripture & Stanford
April 07, 2019 04:59 - 46 minutes - 86 MBGarrett Brown was a church planter, pastor on staff for a church for years and now serves some of the most elite young thinkers in the world. A discussion on scripture and Stanford. Here's the group he leads: Christian Union Connect with him on Twitter. https://twitter.com/GarrettBrown2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
40: Becoming ANTI-Racist with Andre Henry
March 27, 2019 19:33 - 56 minutes - 103 MBAnti-racist educator, writer, and activist ANDRE HENRY joins the HOLY CANNOLI PODCAST. Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandrehenry/ Dig in, listen and get activated. Want to sign up for Andre's HOPE AND HARD PILLS? http://www.andrerhenry.com/ Want to become a patron of his work and financially support him? https://www.patreon.com/hopeandhardpills --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
39: What needs to end? or die?
March 18, 2019 22:30 - 9 minutes - 18.2 MBQuestions we hate to ask--but--What needs to end? or die? Who needs to be fired? Dr. Henry Cloud's book NECESSARY ENDINGS inspired this 10 minute podcast reflection by Tony. @tonygapastione --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
38: Corinne Oestreich is back (& she meet the Back Street Boys)
March 11, 2019 06:40 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MBCorinne (from Ep 27) is back to give us an update about her recent surrogacy experience, her response to Nathan Phillips and the Washington DC right to life protest, as well as her experience at the Grammys! We had to get her back on since she's packing up and moving out of California! Enjoy this interview! https://www.instagram.com/misscorinne86/ https://www.powwows.com/young-spirit-singers-rocks-the-red-carpet-of-the-grammys/ Up & Coming with BraveMaker Monday March 25th, 2019 Bias f...
37: The Naked Pastor: Graffiti Artist on the Walls of Religion
March 04, 2019 08:00 - 54 minutes - 99.2 MBDavid Hayward is a living example of someone embracing the sacred and strange of life. Living in New Brunswick Canada, David is a self proclaimed graffiti artist (on the walls of religion) who goes by "The Naked Pastor." You'll have to listen to find out why. David uses his own stories of pastoring a church in Canada to connect with thousands world-wide online with his personal experience of reconstructing his faith. After leaving his official church pastor position he became self-employed ...
36: Creating art & culture: special chat with Matt Nightingale
February 21, 2019 22:33 - 37 minutes - 68.1 MBWe 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
35: The Color of Life with Cara Meredith
February 18, 2019 08:31 - 47 minutes - 86.4 MBAuthor, 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
34: Tony's reflections on leadership
February 11, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBAfter 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
33: Lamonte found (himself in) his biological family
February 04, 2019 18:11 - 58 minutes - 108 MBFrom the snowy mountains of Park City, Utah, home of the Sundance Film Festival comes the story of Lamonte White. Knowing he had been adopted from six months old, Lamonte was curious to learn more about this biological family in his adult life. So he filed some official paperwork with the State of New Jersey where he lived. He quickly found himself in a new story discovering a whole family that was closer than he ever could have imagined. Something very similar was in a recent documentar...
32: Dave Diller is RENOVATING
January 28, 2019 08:00 - 59 minutes - 114 MBHe 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
31: Dan Collison: Exclude or Be Excluded?
January 21, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBDan 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-d...
30: Values not belief statements with Kevin Neuner
December 26, 2018 06:26 - 1 hour - 100 MBOur 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.c...
29: The BraveMaker crossover episode
December 18, 2018 00:37 - 1 hour - 115 MBHope 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
28: Let the immigrants rise. Interview with Estefania Hermosillo
December 10, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBEstefania 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...
27: Native American, Advocate and surrogate: Corrine Oestreich
December 03, 2018 09:20 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBCorinne 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 Instagr...
26: It's the most wonderful time (for SEASON 2) of the year
November 26, 2018 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.9 MBIf you have a STRANGE/SACRED holiday STORY to share email: [email protected] or shoot us a message on the Facebook page and we'll put it to music and/or Tony will dramatically re-enact it on the podcast. https://www.facebook.com/holycannolipodcast/ Remember us for your GIVING TUESDAY donations and end of year tax deductible contributions https://www.bravemaker.com/donate Wendy recommends podcaster Jen Hatmaker's "favorite things" if you want ideas for good gifts that are ethically so...
25: Laura Turner is making friends with Anxiety
November 19, 2018 08:32 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBShe'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...
24: Q+A with Tony + Wendy
November 12, 2018 07:53 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBYou 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 [email protected] Adult language advisory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holycannoli/support
23: GIVE US THAT BREAD (Tony Speaks)
November 05, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBJesus 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. ...
22: Anjelah Johnson is MORE THAN funny
October 29, 2018 06:44 - 49 minutes - 23.1 MBShe'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 ...
21: Another Christian Coming Out story with Jerron Hess
October 22, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBGood 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 sacr...
20: 5 Questions about Homosexuality with Matt Nighingale
October 15, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 15.7 MBFriend 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 withou...
19: More thoughts on suicide & social media aggression with Tony & Wendy
October 08, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 19.5 MBThe 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