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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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  <description>Shaun cohosts to discuss how there is so much more in store for us than we often think in our relationship with God. We also talk about the joys of fatherhood, including conversations about Pokemon, Ariana Grande and what this all has to do with our faith.
The guys are joined this week by the founder of "Stay Close to Christ."(StayclosetoChrist.com). We talk about how he was inspired to start a company to help people live their faith, and how it all started in his classroom. We also discuss tips for new dads(from two semi-decent Catholic parents).
Subscribe/Rate
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1)
Help other people find the show and share the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks!
Follow Forte Catholic:
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll(https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll) &amp;amp; @fortecatholic(https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic)
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll(https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/)
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat 
Forte Catholic Podcast:
🎵 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ
🎵 Fireside: https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm 
Donate
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate 
Music by Taylor Schroll &amp;amp; Brandon "BeTheSymbol" Morel. BeTheSymbol.com. Used with permission.
Logos designed by James Longoria
Produced by Taylor Schroll
Edited by Sarah Allen &amp;amp; Taylor Schroll Special Guest: Shaun McAfee.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Shaun cohosts to discuss how there is so much more in store for us than we often think in our relationship with God. We also talk about the joys of fatherhood, including conversations about Pokemon, Ariana Grande and what this all has to do with our faith.</p>

<p>The guys are joined this week by the founder of &quot;Stay Close to Christ.&quot;(StayclosetoChrist.com). We talk about how he was inspired to start a company to help people live their faith, and how it all started in his classroom. We also discuss tips for new dads(from two semi-decent Catholic parents).</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1</a>)<br>
Help other people find the show and share the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks!</p>

<p>Follow Forte Catholic:<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll(<a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll</a>) &amp; @fortecatholic(<a href="https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic</a>)<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll(<a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/</a>)<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat </p>

<p>Forte Catholic Podcast:<br>
🎵 Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2</a><br>
🎵 Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ</a><br>
🎵 Fireside: <a href="https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm</a> </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>Music by Taylor Schroll &amp; Brandon &quot;BeTheSymbol&quot; Morel. BeTheSymbol.com. Used with permission.<br>
Logos designed by James Longoria<br>
Produced by Taylor Schroll<br>
Edited by Sarah Allen &amp; Taylor Schroll</p><p>Special Guest: Shaun McAfee.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Shaun cohosts to discuss how there is so much more in store for us than we often think in our relationship with God. We also talk about the joys of fatherhood, including conversations about Pokemon, Ariana Grande and what this all has to do with our faith.</p>

<p>The guys are joined this week by the founder of &quot;Stay Close to Christ.&quot;(StayclosetoChrist.com). We talk about how he was inspired to start a company to help people live their faith, and how it all started in his classroom. We also discuss tips for new dads(from two semi-decent Catholic parents).</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1</a>)<br>
Help other people find the show and share the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks!</p>

<p>Follow Forte Catholic:<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll(<a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll</a>) &amp; @fortecatholic(<a href="https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic</a>)<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll(<a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/</a>)<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat </p>

<p>Forte Catholic Podcast:<br>
🎵 Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2</a><br>
🎵 Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ</a><br>
🎵 Fireside: <a href="https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm</a> </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>Music by Taylor Schroll &amp; Brandon &quot;BeTheSymbol&quot; Morel. BeTheSymbol.com. Used with permission.<br>
Logos designed by James Longoria<br>
Produced by Taylor Schroll<br>
Edited by Sarah Allen &amp; Taylor Schroll</p><p>Special Guest: Shaun McAfee.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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