The Forum

The Forum is a series of conversations by and for the Catholic men of Columbus, showcasing guests' unique stories and contributions to the Kingdom. The Holy Spirit is at work in the Church in our city and it's time we knew the details.

The Forum is a religion podcast hosted by John Mullen, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Mullen hosts The Forum, a religion show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Calling Men's Hearts to the Father: Sam Halligan (S2E5)

  Jun 1, 20261h 11mS2

  <p>Welcome back to The Forum.</p><p>In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sam Halligan. Sam is a former Damascus missionary currently serving the Church through an organization called Forge (not to be confused with the Columbus men’s workout group with a same name), as the Des Moines City Director.</p><p>In this role, he helps coordinate and strengthen the growing network of men and small groups in Des Moines.</p><p>But that’s not where he cut his teeth in men’s ministry. Sam has a deep expertise in crafting high-impact retreats and summer cam...

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  Episode #3

  John the Baptist Walks Again: Joe Domina (S2E3)

  May 11, 20261h 34mS2

  <p>Welcome back to The Forum.</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by a man who has had a profound impact on my life: Joe Domina.</p><p>How do you summarize a friendship like this? </p><p>Joe and I met in Columbus a few years back, when he was living here and working as an EMT.</p><p>Joe and I wound up in the same Catholic men’s small group, where he was consistently a brother in tight places and an unfailing encourager.</p><p>He always sought the good with firmness yet gentleness. I knew...

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  Episode #2

  Fraternity, Mentorship, Men's Culture-Building: John Packer Stevenson (S2E2)

  May 4, 20261h 6mS2

  <p>Welcome back to The Forum.</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by one of the men I’m most proud to have worked with: John Packer Stevenson.</p><p>Packer is the man who successfully pushed the creation of my role within SPO a couple years ago, and the man who mentored me to success in that crucial first momentum-defining year.</p><p>But before he was my boss, he was my friend and brother.</p><p>Packer and I built a relationship comprised of red-pilling early morning breakfasts at Delaney’s Diner long before I had anythi...

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  Episode #1

  Brotherhood, Mission, Adventure: James Downs (S2E1)

  Apr 26, 20261h 22mS2

  <p>Welcome back to The Forum.</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by a good (though sadly moving away) friend of mine, James Downs.</p><p>James is a nurse practitioner, an avid outdoor adventurer, a bit of a free spirit, and a man who understands the outward call of mission in a Catholic man’s life.</p><p>We sit down and discuss his recent South American mission trip, the purpose he finds in his work, and the joys of being all-in with God in an ongoing journey. After all, life with Jesus is an adventure, not a tr...

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  Episode #8

  Forum E8: Jay Collins

  Mar 31, 202652 minS1

  <p>Welcome back to The Forum.</p><p>In this episode, I had the joy of sitting down with Jay Collins.</p><p>Jay is a good friend, the president of the local YCP (Young Catholic Professionals) chapter, and almost as good as me at ultimate frisbee.</p><p>He’s the kind of man who understands how to get things done, how to lead a team, and how to think entrepreneurially.</p><p>But the thing that set him free in college to become this version of himself wasn’t entrepreneurship classes or a business degree; it was a rene...

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