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    <title>Forte Catholic - Episodes Tagged with “Houston Texans”</title>
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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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    <itunes:subtitle>Sharing the Joy of the Gospel</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Taylor Schroll</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>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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  <title>288: Personal Questions &amp; Breaking the Rules w/Jon Blevins</title>
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  <author>Taylor Schroll</author>
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  <description>Taylor &amp;amp; Jon haven't talked in a while so they kick off the show by catching up on each other's lives with stories about life, work, sports.
Next, Taylor shares a story he recently heard in a homily that he's heard many times before, but this time he has some questions about it. It involved following Catholic rules(or not), respect for the Sacraments and martyrdom. Prepare for potential controversy(or to be convinced!)
Finally, Taylor recently led an 8th grade boys small group and thought it would be fun if he and Jon answered some of those questions on the show. It led to some fun answers and some more deep conversations.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode! If you do, please subscribe and share :)
Subscribe/Rate
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and #MakeCatholicismFunAgain by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!
YouTube
Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic
Connect
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🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat
Donate
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate 
Amazon Smile
Support us FOR FREE with your purchases on Amazon! Amazon Smile is their program where they give a portion of each of your purchases as a donation to your favorite charity. Click the link to easily set it up and then it will work on it's own in the background for all of your purchases to support our non-profit. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-1042898 
All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.
Episode art by Rebekah Gerhart 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Taylor &amp; Jon haven&#39;t talked in a while so they kick off the show by catching up on each other&#39;s lives with stories about life, work, sports.</p>

<p>Next, Taylor shares a story he recently heard in a homily that he&#39;s heard many times before, but this time he has some questions about it. It involved following Catholic rules(or not), respect for the Sacraments and martyrdom. Prepare for potential controversy(or to be convinced!)</p>

<p>Finally, Taylor recently led an 8th grade boys small group and thought it would be fun if he and Jon answered some of those questions on the show. It led to some fun answers and some more deep conversations.</p>

<p>We hope you enjoy this week&#39;s episode! If you do, please subscribe and share :)</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and #MakeCatholicismFunAgain by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!</p>

<p>YouTube<br>
Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic</a></p>

<p>Connect<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp; @fortecatholic<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat</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>Amazon Smile<br>
Support us FOR FREE with your purchases on Amazon! Amazon Smile is their program where they give a portion of each of your purchases as a donation to your favorite charity. Click the link to easily set it up and then it will work on it&#39;s own in the background for all of your purchases to support our non-profit. <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-1042898" rel="nofollow">https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-1042898</a> </p>

<p>All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.</p>

<p>Episode art by Rebekah Gerhart</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Taylor &amp; Jon haven&#39;t talked in a while so they kick off the show by catching up on each other&#39;s lives with stories about life, work, sports.</p>

<p>Next, Taylor shares a story he recently heard in a homily that he&#39;s heard many times before, but this time he has some questions about it. It involved following Catholic rules(or not), respect for the Sacraments and martyrdom. Prepare for potential controversy(or to be convinced!)</p>

<p>Finally, Taylor recently led an 8th grade boys small group and thought it would be fun if he and Jon answered some of those questions on the show. It led to some fun answers and some more deep conversations.</p>

<p>We hope you enjoy this week&#39;s episode! If you do, please subscribe and share :)</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and #MakeCatholicismFunAgain by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!</p>

<p>YouTube<br>
Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic</a></p>

<p>Connect<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp; @fortecatholic<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat</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>Amazon Smile<br>
Support us FOR FREE with your purchases on Amazon! Amazon Smile is their program where they give a portion of each of your purchases as a donation to your favorite charity. Click the link to easily set it up and then it will work on it&#39;s own in the background for all of your purchases to support our non-profit. <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-1042898" rel="nofollow">https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-1042898</a> </p>

<p>All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.</p>

<p>Episode art by Rebekah Gerhart</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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  <title>234: Superhero Jesus, Illusions &amp; the Houston Texans Priest Chaplain</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Taylor Schroll</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Jon Blevins cohosts our Easter episode which kicks off with off the wall insights about Easter you won't get anywhere else. The Houston Texans' priest chaplain joins the show to share where pro sports and faith meet. Finally, Taylor &amp; Jon discuss the illusion of explanatory depth.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>58:37</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Jon Blevins cohosts our Easter episode which kicks off with off the wall insights about Easter you won't get anywhere else: like Jesus being a superhero and possibly messing with the Apostles with his powers.
Fr. Clint Ressler, the Catholic chaplain for the Houston Texans, joins Taylor to discuss his favorite NFL team, how Catholicism and professional sports mix and some wild stories from Fr. Clint's time with the team.
In the final segment, Jon and Taylor discuss a new concept for Taylor that apparently wasn't new to Jon called "the illusion of explanatory depth." They quiz each other on random topics and then get to the point. Enjoy! 
Subscribe/Rate
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and #MakeCatholicismFunAgain by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!
Connect
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp;amp; @fortecatholic
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecatholic
Donate
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate 
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All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.
Episode art by Rebekah Gerhart Special Guest: Fr. Clint Ressler.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jon Blevins cohosts our Easter episode which kicks off with off the wall insights about Easter you won&#39;t get anywhere else: like Jesus being a superhero and possibly messing with the Apostles with his powers.</p>

<p>Fr. Clint Ressler, the Catholic chaplain for the Houston Texans, joins Taylor to discuss his favorite NFL team, how Catholicism and professional sports mix and some wild stories from Fr. Clint&#39;s time with the team.</p>

<p>In the final segment, Jon and Taylor discuss a new concept for Taylor that apparently wasn&#39;t new to Jon called &quot;the illusion of explanatory depth.&quot; They quiz each other on random topics and then get to the point. Enjoy! </p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and #MakeCatholicismFunAgain by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!</p>

<p>Connect<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp; @fortecatholic<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecatholic</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>Deals <br>
Catholic Balm Co. <br>
ForteCatholic.com/beard for 11% off your next order of anything you&#39;ve ever need for your beard, lips or skin.<br>
Sock Religious <br>
ForteCatholic.com/socks for 15% off your next order of the best socks around.</p>

<p>All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.</p>

<p>Episode art by Rebekah Gerhart</p><p>Special Guest: Fr. Clint Ressler.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.catholicmatch.com/forte">Catholic Match</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.catholicmatch.com/forte">Sign up for a free Catholic Match account to create your Catholic love story</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/beard">Catholic Balm Co.</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/beard">Attention! Do you or someone you love have a beard, lips or skin!?!? Then boy do we have an offer for you!

Forte Catholic has partnered with Catholic Balm Co. to bring you a great offer to save on your next purchase AND support both Forte Catholic and Youth Ministry.

Every time you use the link below to purchase your next beard balm, you are supporting the work of Forte Catholic. Not only that, but the proceeds from Catholic Balm Co. go to support youth ministry across the nation.

ALSO, if you use the code "forte" on your next purchase, you can save 10%! Wait, did I say 10%? Ooo buddy! We made like the 1984 movie Spinal Tap &amp; turned it to 11. 11% off your first purchase!

Sad because you already used the code once and want the same deal? Pro Tip: Use a friend or family members email at checkout to get the discount again ;)</a> Promo Code: forte</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jon Blevins cohosts our Easter episode which kicks off with off the wall insights about Easter you won&#39;t get anywhere else: like Jesus being a superhero and possibly messing with the Apostles with his powers.</p>

<p>Fr. Clint Ressler, the Catholic chaplain for the Houston Texans, joins Taylor to discuss his favorite NFL team, how Catholicism and professional sports mix and some wild stories from Fr. Clint&#39;s time with the team.</p>

<p>In the final segment, Jon and Taylor discuss a new concept for Taylor that apparently wasn&#39;t new to Jon called &quot;the illusion of explanatory depth.&quot; They quiz each other on random topics and then get to the point. Enjoy! </p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show and #MakeCatholicismFunAgain by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks!</p>

<p>Connect<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll &amp; @fortecatholic<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecatholic</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>Deals <br>
Catholic Balm Co. <br>
ForteCatholic.com/beard for 11% off your next order of anything you&#39;ve ever need for your beard, lips or skin.<br>
Sock Religious <br>
ForteCatholic.com/socks for 15% off your next order of the best socks around.</p>

<p>All music used on the show is by Brandon “BeTheSymbol” Morel. Find his music at bethesymbol.com.</p>

<p>Episode art by Rebekah Gerhart</p><p>Special Guest: Fr. Clint Ressler.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.catholicmatch.com/forte">Catholic Match</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.catholicmatch.com/forte">Sign up for a free Catholic Match account to create your Catholic love story</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/beard">Catholic Balm Co.</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/beard">Attention! Do you or someone you love have a beard, lips or skin!?!? Then boy do we have an offer for you!

Forte Catholic has partnered with Catholic Balm Co. to bring you a great offer to save on your next purchase AND support both Forte Catholic and Youth Ministry.

Every time you use the link below to purchase your next beard balm, you are supporting the work of Forte Catholic. Not only that, but the proceeds from Catholic Balm Co. go to support youth ministry across the nation.

ALSO, if you use the code "forte" on your next purchase, you can save 10%! Wait, did I say 10%? Ooo buddy! We made like the 1984 movie Spinal Tap &amp; turned it to 11. 11% off your first purchase!

Sad because you already used the code once and want the same deal? Pro Tip: Use a friend or family members email at checkout to get the discount again ;)</a> Promo Code: forte</li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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