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    <description>Want to hear more about life from a Catholic perspective? Listen to host Oscar Rivera as he talks with special guests about culture, current events, and all things Catholic. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your faith and how to live it in the world today. 
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  <title>Episode 184: Influencers, Algorithms, and the Psalms with Emily Mentock</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Emily Mentock joins Oscar for an honest conversation about faith, influence, and a changing digital era. As the Catholic Church discerns how to navigate influencer culture, we explore what it means to cultivate an authentic online presence rooted in digital mission—not personal branding.

Together, we discuss the importance of resisting the pressure to “perform” as influencers by staying grounded in prayer, humility, and parish life. We also look to King David as a surprising model of influence and reflect on why the Psalms remain one of the Church’s most powerful—and underused—spiritual treasures.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Emily Mentock joins Oscar for an honest conversation about faith, influence, and a changing digital era. As the Catholic Church discerns how to navigate influencer culture, we explore what it means to cultivate an authentic online presence rooted in digital mission—not personal branding.
Together, we discuss the importance of resisting the pressure to “perform” as influencers by staying grounded in prayer, humility, and parish life. We also look to King David as a surprising model of influence and reflect on why the Psalms remain one of the Church’s most powerful—and underused—spiritual treasures.
Check out Emily's Lenten devotional Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026 (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/praying-with-the-psalms-lent-2026)
We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!
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    <![CDATA[<p>Emily Mentock joins Oscar for an honest conversation about faith, influence, and a changing digital era. As the Catholic Church discerns how to navigate influencer culture, we explore what it means to cultivate an authentic online presence rooted in digital mission—not personal branding.</p>

<p>Together, we discuss the importance of resisting the pressure to “perform” as influencers by staying grounded in prayer, humility, and parish life. We also look to King David as a surprising model of influence and reflect on why the Psalms remain one of the Church’s most powerful—and underused—spiritual treasures.</p>

<p>Check out Emily&#39;s Lenten devotional <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/praying-with-the-psalms-lent-2026" rel="nofollow">Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026</a></p>

<p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p>

<p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>)</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Get Your Copy of Praying with the Psalms by Emily Mentock" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/praying-with-the-psalms-lent-2026">Get Your Copy of Praying with the Psalms by Emily Mentock</a></li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Emily Mentock joins Oscar for an honest conversation about faith, influence, and a changing digital era. As the Catholic Church discerns how to navigate influencer culture, we explore what it means to cultivate an authentic online presence rooted in digital mission—not personal branding.</p>

<p>Together, we discuss the importance of resisting the pressure to “perform” as influencers by staying grounded in prayer, humility, and parish life. We also look to King David as a surprising model of influence and reflect on why the Psalms remain one of the Church’s most powerful—and underused—spiritual treasures.</p>

<p>Check out Emily&#39;s Lenten devotional <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/praying-with-the-psalms-lent-2026" rel="nofollow">Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026</a></p>

<p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p>

<p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>)</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Get Your Copy of Praying with the Psalms by Emily Mentock" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/praying-with-the-psalms-lent-2026">Get Your Copy of Praying with the Psalms by Emily Mentock</a></li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 88: A Source of Renewal—Preparing for Holy Week and Easter with Fr. Michael White</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Fr. Michael White of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland, talks with Chenele about how fully engaging in Holy Week services, the Triduum, and the Easter season can be a powerful source of renewal. </itunes:subtitle>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Fr. Michael White of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland, talks with Chenele about how fully engaging in Holy Week services, the Triduum, and the Easter season can be a powerful source of renewal. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Chenele Shaw on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/chenele_k/?hl=en">Follow Chenele Shaw on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More about Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.churchnativity.com/">Learn More about Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Fr. Michael White of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland, talks with Chenele about how fully engaging in Holy Week services, the Triduum, and the Easter season can be a powerful source of renewal. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Chenele Shaw on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/chenele_k/?hl=en">Follow Chenele Shaw on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More about Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.churchnativity.com/">Learn More about Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland</a></li></ul>]]>
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