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Practicing Catholic

Practicing Catholic

By: Augustine Institute
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 A weekly podcast for everyday holiness featuring real conversations and practical wisdom to arm you in the ordinary pursuit of sanctification. Join the Augustine Institute’s Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they explore topics such as work, family life, prayer, and Catholic culture. Each episode encourages and equips you with timeless wisdom drawn from Scripture, the lives of the Saints, and the Tradition of the Church, offering practical ways to grow in holiness in the midst of daily life. Have a question or an idea for a future episode? We’d love to hear it! Click here: http://bit.ly/3IHWk5q Christianity Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality
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  • Why You Struggle to Pray—And How to Fix It

    Why You Struggle to Pray—And How to Fix It
    Oct 13 2025

    Struggling to stay consistent in prayer? Taylor Kemp & Dr. Scott Hefelfinger share practical ways to deepen your daily prayer life and make time for God—no matter your season of life.


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  • Why Is Prayer So Hard?

    Why Is Prayer So Hard?
    Oct 6 2025

    Why is prayer so difficult—even when we know it’s important? In this episode of Practicing Catholic, Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Heffelfinger dive into the struggles we all face in prayer: distraction, busyness, pride, and dryness. Drawing from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the wisdom of the saints, and personal experience, they explore why prayer often feels like a battle and how humility, trust, and perseverance help us grow in friendship with God.


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  • Why the Saints Still Matter Today

    Why the Saints Still Matter Today
    Sep 29 2025

    What can the lives of the Saints teach us about following Christ today? In this episode of Practicing Catholic, we explore why the Saints are more than distant historical figures—they are models, guides, and spiritual “big brothers and sisters” who show us how to grow in holiness.

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    Mentioned in today's episode:

    • Explore the "Based on a True Saint" documentaries: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1138316
    • Watch "Littlest Saints" on Formed: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/801622
    • Listen to the Catholic Saints Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-saints/id1597828386

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