Prayer App Beats ChatGPT on the App Store w/ Taylor Buckley | Ep. 103

About this episode

Ever started a prayer routine, missed a few days, and wondered how to get back to it? Taylor Buckley joins Purposely Catholic to talk about Hallow, the Catholic prayer app, and making room for prayer in everyday life. We talk about praying with children, finding a daily rhythm, and beginning again when the habit slips. Taylor also explains why Hallow works with familiar public figures to reach people who might never seek out Catholic media.

How do you reach more people without turning prayer into just another product? Taylor explains the prayer and review that go into Hallow’s content, responds to criticism of celebrity partnerships and subscriptions, and shares the challenges of a growing team. For anyone making Catholic media, her advice gets specific: know who you’re speaking to, pay attention to what they need, and let the beauty of the faith shape what you make.

In this episode

• Building a prayer habit and starting again
• Hallow’s celebrity partnerships and approach to outreach
• Making Catholic media with your audience in mind

With Khalil Hattar, Bobby Fredericksen, and guest Taylor Buckley.

About the guest

Taylor Buckley works in partnerships and brand marketing at Hallow, a Catholic prayer app, where she develops collaborations with creators, influencers, and brands. She holds a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurial management from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree in business creation from the University of Utah. She joined Unbound’s governing board in 2024 and has also written for Hallow about prayer habits, spiritual goals, and Holy Week.