Father Leo Patalinghug joins Tim to talk about his unconventional ministry that blends food, faith and fun. Father Leo is a podcast host, a celebrity cook of sorts, a sought-after public speaker and a Catholic priest. He tells about how he connects with people over food where they live.

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By now you’re heard the term personal branding. Usually when you hear the term it’s about how to turn yourself into a business, or at least create a personal identity that makes you more marketable in the job market.

Today, we’re going to talk to Father Leo, a Catholic priest who has deployed nearly every tool in the personal branding toolbox, but not for himself. He’s on a mission. As Dan Akroyd said in the movie classic, the Blues Brothers, he’s on a mission from God.

Where do we start?

Father Leo is involved in many things. He’s a Catholic priest. He’s a renowned chef, an author, a podcast host, a theologian, a relationship expert, an international speaker, an entrepreneur, and he’s even a black belt martial arts instructor.

But don’t let the diversity of all of this fool you. There is a common thread.

No matter what he does, Father Leo’s message is one that he says attempts to unify people.Links

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