Burpee Rosaries & Brotherhood: Fit Shepherds with Colynn Black - 07/27/2026

What Is Fit Shepherds? Fit Shepherds is a men's morning group at Epiphany Parish in Mason City that meets once a week for about a 20-minute workout — circuits of push-ups, sit-ups, jogging, kettlebell swings, and the occasional pickup basketball or soccer game — followed by prayer and fellowship. Their signature tradition is the "Burpee Rosary": one burpee for every Hail Mary. The local group was started by Colynn Black and Matt Grimmer with support from Fr. Jake Dunn, drawing inspiration from the national Fit Shepherds movement active in parishes across the country. Why It Matters Colynn describes how the group has been especially valuable for young men transitioning out of college who are looking to build new Catholic community. The group now includes men from a wide range of professions — doctors, tradesmen, salespeople, and more — who come together to talk honestly about living their faith at work and at home, growing in confidence as spiritual leaders in their families. Join Fit Shepherds When: Every Thursday, 6:00–7:00 a.m. Where: Holy Family Church, Mason City (see Flags section on hall naming) All ages and fitness levels welcome — just bring workout clothes and a Bible. More info via the Epiphany Parish website below, or by reaching out to Colynn Black through the parish office. Epiphany Parish (Mason City): https://epiphanyparish.org/ Fit Shepherds national ministry: https://www.fitshepherds.org/ #FitShepherds #CatholicMen #FaithAndFitness #CatholicBrotherhood #MasonCityIowa #MenOfFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast   Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.