Amanda Vernon is a full-time recording artist and author who shares the joy of knowing Christ through testimony and song. She has shared her music and message across the U.S. and in six foreign countries. Amanda co-authored the memoir When God Wrecks Your Romance: Orthodox Faith, Unorthodox Story with her childhood friend, Holy Cross priest, Fr. Matt Fase, CSC. Originally from the Midwest, Amanda resides in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and their four young children.
With over two decades of experience in studio production, live performance, and liturgical music, Amanda refers to her musical style as "soulful pop with gospel and jazz roots." Her eighth album, Secretos Navideños, debuted in 2018 as Amanda's first full-length Spanish project. Supported by a growing number of Amanda Vernon Patrons, she releases scripture reflections and songs weekly.
Notable performances include:
2008 and 2011 World Youth Days in Sydney, Australia and Madrid, Spain
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes, France; 2008)
Lucas Oil Stadium for the National Catholic Youth Conference (2017)
Singing the National Anthem at Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers (2014 Bishop’s Charities Game and 2015 Monday Night Football on ESPN)
University of Notre Dame, Sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Gender Relations Center (2020)
Amanda Vernon has been a guest on 2 episodes.
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233: Singing & Nervousness w/guest cohost Amanda Vernon
March 31st, 2021 | 57 mins 6 secs
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Amanda Vernon guest cohosts to share crazy travel stories, odd dating/breakup stories, & strange marriage insights. They also discuss their vastly different music careers & overcoming nervousness.
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158: Joke Fest, Homily Interruptions & Wrecking Ball God w/ Amanda Vernon
October 23rd, 2019 | 53 mins 16 secs
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Fr. Anthony Sciarappa cohosts in what may be our fastest paced joke fest ever recorded! We chat about our weekends including a tall hat guy, preaching to plants, angry Taylor, terrible travel and making Fr. Anthony speechless. Our guest this week is recording artist Amanda Vernon! She's doing great work as the Catholic Alycia Keys through her music and new book "When God Wrecks Your Romance."