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    <description>The goal of Forte Catholic is to share the Joy of the Gospel! The team of Taylor Schroll, Fr. Anthony Sciarappa, Allison Sullivan, &amp; Kathryn Whitaker bring the laughs, insights and encouragement you need to get through your week and grow in your life of faith. There are weekly theme discussions, guest interviews from Catholic leaders from across the world and fun segments like Freestyle Preaching, Forte/Mezzo/Piano, Life Verse and much more. No matter where you are on your journey with God we want to help you take the next step by inspiring, uplifting, and sharing the Good News...all while laughing along the way. 
The show appears weekly on YouTube &amp; all podcasting platforms. It was a nominee for the Fisher’s Net Podcast of the Year Award in 2018 and has been mentioned in the Wall Street Journal.
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    <itunes:subtitle>Sharing the Joy of the Gospel</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>The goal of Forte Catholic is to share the Joy of the Gospel! The team of Taylor Schroll, Fr. Anthony Sciarappa, Allison Sullivan, &amp; Kathryn Whitaker bring the laughs, insights and encouragement you need to get through your week and grow in your life of faith. There are weekly theme discussions, guest interviews from Catholic leaders from across the world and fun segments like Freestyle Preaching, Forte/Mezzo/Piano, Life Verse and much more. No matter where you are on your journey with God we want to help you take the next step by inspiring, uplifting, and sharing the Good News...all while laughing along the way. 
The show appears weekly on YouTube &amp; all podcasting platforms. It was a nominee for the Fisher’s Net Podcast of the Year Award in 2018 and has been mentioned in the Wall Street Journal.
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  <title>359: Getting Old, Wounded Pride &amp; Struggles in Prayer w/ Shaun McAfee</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Taylor explains that he's an idiot that keeps making the wrong choice with cohost Shaun McAfee. They discuss how getting old and pride aren't mixing well &amp; the lessons he still needs to learn. They also share the shocking revelation that the Catechism has passages on </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Taylor explains that he's an idiot that keeps making the wrong choice with cohost Shaun McAfee. They discuss how getting old and pride aren't mixing well &amp;amp; the lessons he still needs to learn.
This episode also has the RARE occasion where the Catechism is quoted. Taylor has been talking about his struggles in prayer over the past few weeks and found that the Catechism actually has a section for people struggling with prayer. Who knew!?!? Shaun shares his sage advice throughout the episode.
Subscribe/Rate
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YouTube
Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic
Connect
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp;amp; @fortecatholic
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat
Donate
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate 
All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.
Episode art by Sarah Allen
Produced &amp;amp; Edited by Taylor Schroll Special Guest: Shaun McAfee.
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<p>This episode also has the RARE occasion where the Catechism is quoted. Taylor has been talking about his struggles in prayer over the past few weeks and found that the Catechism actually has a section for people struggling with prayer. Who knew!?!? Shaun shares his sage advice throughout the episode.</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!</p>

<p>YouTube<br>
Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic</a></p>

<p>Connect<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp; @fortecatholic<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat</p>

<p>Donate<br>
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! <a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate</a> </p>

<p>All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.</p>

<p>Episode art by Sarah Allen<br>
Produced &amp; Edited by Taylor Schroll</p><p>Special Guest: Shaun McAfee.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://monksbread.com">Monks&#39; Bread</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://monksbread.com">Made fresh in their Western New York bakery by Catholic Monks, Monks' Bread comes in 8 delicious varieties and ships right to your door!  Every sale of delicious, monastery-prepared products helps to support the monks of the Abbey of the Genesee in their ministry of prayer and hospitality. Enter Discount Code: FORTE23 at checkout to save 10% on your entire order at MonksBread.com. Support a great cause while enjoying world-famous Monks' Bread!</a> Promo Code: FORTE23</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Taylor explains that he&#39;s an idiot that keeps making the wrong choice with cohost Shaun McAfee. They discuss how getting old and pride aren&#39;t mixing well &amp; the lessons he still needs to learn.</p>

<p>This episode also has the RARE occasion where the Catechism is quoted. Taylor has been talking about his struggles in prayer over the past few weeks and found that the Catechism actually has a section for people struggling with prayer. Who knew!?!? Shaun shares his sage advice throughout the episode.</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!</p>

<p>YouTube<br>
Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic</a></p>

<p>Connect<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp; @fortecatholic<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat</p>

<p>Donate<br>
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! <a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate</a> </p>

<p>All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.</p>

<p>Episode art by Sarah Allen<br>
Produced &amp; Edited by Taylor Schroll</p><p>Special Guest: Shaun McAfee.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://monksbread.com">Monks&#39; Bread</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://monksbread.com">Made fresh in their Western New York bakery by Catholic Monks, Monks' Bread comes in 8 delicious varieties and ships right to your door!  Every sale of delicious, monastery-prepared products helps to support the monks of the Abbey of the Genesee in their ministry of prayer and hospitality. Enter Discount Code: FORTE23 at checkout to save 10% on your entire order at MonksBread.com. Support a great cause while enjoying world-famous Monks' Bread!</a> Promo Code: FORTE23</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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  <title>257: Devotions, Seminarians &amp; the Catechism w/Edmund Mitchell</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Taylor has a lot of things to yell about and Fr. Anthony has some answers. They have a blast yelling about things that ultimately don't matter but just show how fun the oddities of Catholicism can be. Edmund Mitchell joins the show to talk about his new project making the catechism more easily approachable so we can dive into the richness of our faith.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Fr. Anthony cohosts a hilarious episode where Taylor comes in with a ton of things to yell about. They kick off with his thoughts on seminarians wearing collars, should seminarians be on social media &amp;amp; is religious life higher than the priesthood?!?! Fr. Anthony has all the answers.
Edmund Mitchell joins the show to share about his new project called Real + True. So many Catholics(including us) have never read or really used the Catechism all that much. This new project makes the Catechism less daunting and much easier to engage with. There is so much depth to our faith, the Catechism has that depth and Real + True brings it to you in a way that's fun and easy to use. Check it out at RealTrue.org. 
Taylor has more to yell about with Fr. Anthony. This time he shares how often people's personal devotions can get to a point where they're absurd and mostly just bothering those around them. We try to find a balance between honoring personal piety &amp;amp; not being a distraction to your neighbor. We have a lot of fun examples :)
We hope you enjoyed this episode! If so, please subscribe so you don't miss the next one :)
Subscribe/Rate
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and #MakeCatholicismFunAgain by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!
Connect
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp;amp; @fortecatholic
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecatholic
Donate
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate 
All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.
Episode art by Rebekah Gerhart Special Guest: Edmund Mitchell.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Anthony cohosts a hilarious episode where Taylor comes in with a ton of things to yell about. They kick off with his thoughts on seminarians wearing collars, should seminarians be on social media &amp; is religious life higher than the priesthood?!?! Fr. Anthony has all the answers.</p>

<p>Edmund Mitchell joins the show to share about his new project called Real + True. So many Catholics(including us) have never read or really used the Catechism all that much. This new project makes the Catechism less daunting and much easier to engage with. There is so much depth to our faith, the Catechism has that depth and Real + True brings it to you in a way that&#39;s fun and easy to use. Check it out at RealTrue.org. </p>

<p>Taylor has more to yell about with Fr. Anthony. This time he shares how often people&#39;s personal devotions can get to a point where they&#39;re absurd and mostly just bothering those around them. We try to find a balance between honoring personal piety &amp; not being a distraction to your neighbor. We have a lot of fun examples :)</p>

<p>We hope you enjoyed this episode! If so, please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss the next one :)</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and #MakeCatholicismFunAgain by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!</p>

<p>Connect<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp; @fortecatholic<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecatholic</p>

<p>Donate<br>
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! <a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate</a> </p>

<p>All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.</p>

<p>Episode art by Rebekah Gerhart</p><p>Special Guest: Edmund Mitchell.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://grottonetwork.com">Grotto Network</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://grottonetwork.com">Grotto Network is a platform that shares stories to inspire our generation of Catholics, whether you are fallen-away or a daily Mass-goer.  They also provide content that will help you navigate our crazy lives, with everything from advice on finding an apartment to dealing with toxic friends.

Their Instagram account is a constant stream of inspiration with videos, articles, poems, and playlists. Follow Grotto Network on Instagram @grottonetwork and share it with your friends!</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mary">Ave Explores</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mary">It can sometimes be hard to find fresh, engaging, and practical ways to learn about the Catholic faith that feel relevant to your daily life. That’s why Ave Maria Press launched its Ave Explores initiative, to help nourish your faith in ways that are meaningful to you. Check out the Ave Explores podcast hosted by Katie Prejean McGrady and make sure to SUBSCRIBE so that you don’t miss any of the new and exciting content. You can also sign up for ALL of the free content at AveMariaPress.com or by following @AveMariaPress on social media. The new season on the Catholic family launches August 17. </a></li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Anthony cohosts a hilarious episode where Taylor comes in with a ton of things to yell about. They kick off with his thoughts on seminarians wearing collars, should seminarians be on social media &amp; is religious life higher than the priesthood?!?! Fr. Anthony has all the answers.</p>

<p>Edmund Mitchell joins the show to share about his new project called Real + True. So many Catholics(including us) have never read or really used the Catechism all that much. This new project makes the Catechism less daunting and much easier to engage with. There is so much depth to our faith, the Catechism has that depth and Real + True brings it to you in a way that&#39;s fun and easy to use. Check it out at RealTrue.org. </p>

<p>Taylor has more to yell about with Fr. Anthony. This time he shares how often people&#39;s personal devotions can get to a point where they&#39;re absurd and mostly just bothering those around them. We try to find a balance between honoring personal piety &amp; not being a distraction to your neighbor. We have a lot of fun examples :)</p>

<p>We hope you enjoyed this episode! If so, please subscribe so you don&#39;t miss the next one :)</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and #MakeCatholicismFunAgain by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!</p>

<p>Connect<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp; @fortecatholic<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecatholic</p>

<p>Donate<br>
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! <a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate</a> </p>

<p>All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.</p>

<p>Episode art by Rebekah Gerhart</p><p>Special Guest: Edmund Mitchell.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://grottonetwork.com">Grotto Network</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://grottonetwork.com">Grotto Network is a platform that shares stories to inspire our generation of Catholics, whether you are fallen-away or a daily Mass-goer.  They also provide content that will help you navigate our crazy lives, with everything from advice on finding an apartment to dealing with toxic friends.

Their Instagram account is a constant stream of inspiration with videos, articles, poems, and playlists. Follow Grotto Network on Instagram @grottonetwork and share it with your friends!</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mary">Ave Explores</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mary">It can sometimes be hard to find fresh, engaging, and practical ways to learn about the Catholic faith that feel relevant to your daily life. That’s why Ave Maria Press launched its Ave Explores initiative, to help nourish your faith in ways that are meaningful to you. Check out the Ave Explores podcast hosted by Katie Prejean McGrady and make sure to SUBSCRIBE so that you don’t miss any of the new and exciting content. You can also sign up for ALL of the free content at AveMariaPress.com or by following @AveMariaPress on social media. The new season on the Catholic family launches August 17. </a></li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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