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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>
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    <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>260: Song of Songs &amp; Punishments Fitting the Crime w/ Liv Harrison </title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Taylor shares a story about romance involving the Song of Songs. He and Liv Harrison discuss what that story means for our relationship with God. They also introduce a new game centered around confession(it's hilarious, we promise!)</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Taylor shares a story about surprising his wife when they were dating and singing a song to her based on Song of Songs. It's a very intense romance book in the middle of the Old Testament. This leads to a conversation with cohost Liv Harrison about what it means for our relationship with the works of God and the God of works.
Next, they introduce a new game called "Punishment Fits the Crime." They take turns being the penitent and the priest as one shares an odd thing to confess in reconciliation and the other responds with a fitting penance. It's hilarious and will make much more sense when you listen (we promise!)
To close out the show, they each answer random questions from our Pod Decks. This adds some spontaneity to the show when the hosts have to answer random questions from a deck of cards. The possibilities are endless!
We hope you enjoy this week's episode. :)
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 shares a story about surprising his wife when they were dating and singing a song to her based on Song of Songs. It&#39;s a very intense romance book in the middle of the Old Testament. This leads to a conversation with cohost Liv Harrison about what it means for our relationship with the works of God and the God of works.</p>

<p>Next, they introduce a new game called &quot;Punishment Fits the Crime.&quot; They take turns being the penitent and the priest as one shares an odd thing to confess in reconciliation and the other responds with a fitting penance. It&#39;s hilarious and will make much more sense when you listen (we promise!)</p>

<p>To close out the show, they each answer random questions from our Pod Decks. This adds some spontaneity to the show when the hosts have to answer random questions from a deck of cards. The possibilities are endless!</p>

<p>We hope you enjoy this week&#39;s episode. :)</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>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://grottonetwork.com">Grotto Network</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://grottonetwork.com">Grotto Network is a platform that shares stories to inspire our generation of Catholics, whether you are fallen-away or a daily Mass-goer.  They also provide content that will help you navigate our crazy lives, with everything from advice on finding an apartment to dealing with toxic friends.

Their Instagram account is a constant stream of inspiration with videos, articles, poems, and playlists. Follow Grotto Network on Instagram @grottonetwork and share it with your friends!</a></li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Taylor shares a story about surprising his wife when they were dating and singing a song to her based on Song of Songs. It&#39;s a very intense romance book in the middle of the Old Testament. This leads to a conversation with cohost Liv Harrison about what it means for our relationship with the works of God and the God of works.</p>

<p>Next, they introduce a new game called &quot;Punishment Fits the Crime.&quot; They take turns being the penitent and the priest as one shares an odd thing to confess in reconciliation and the other responds with a fitting penance. It&#39;s hilarious and will make much more sense when you listen (we promise!)</p>

<p>To close out the show, they each answer random questions from our Pod Decks. This adds some spontaneity to the show when the hosts have to answer random questions from a deck of cards. The possibilities are endless!</p>

<p>We hope you enjoy this week&#39;s episode. :)</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>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://grottonetwork.com">Grotto Network</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://grottonetwork.com">Grotto Network is a platform that shares stories to inspire our generation of Catholics, whether you are fallen-away or a daily Mass-goer.  They also provide content that will help you navigate our crazy lives, with everything from advice on finding an apartment to dealing with toxic friends.

Their Instagram account is a constant stream of inspiration with videos, articles, poems, and playlists. Follow Grotto Network on Instagram @grottonetwork and share it with your friends!</a></li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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  <title>158: Joke Fest, Homily Interruptions &amp; Wrecking Ball God w/ Amanda Vernon</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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."</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>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." She somehow gets Fr. Anthony to recall his dating life before the priesthood and it was beautiful to watch unfold. She is an absolute joy with a fun life story to share unlike any you've heard before. (AmandaVernon.com)
In the final segment, we check in to see if Fr. Anthony is giving any good homilies lately and Taylor gets to live the dream of what every lay person has wanted to do during homilies since the dawn of time. Enjoy as you live vicariously though Taylor.
Subscribe/Rate
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1)
Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks!
Follow Forte Catholic:
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll(https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll) &amp;amp; @fortecatholic(https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic)
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll(https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/)
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat 
Forte Catholic Podcast:
🎵 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ
🎵 Fireside: https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm 
Donate
Forte Catholic is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Support the work with a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate 
Music by Brandon "BeTheSymbol" Morel. BeTheSymbol.com. Used with permission.
Logos designed by James Longoria
Produced by Taylor Schroll
Edited by Sarah Allen &amp;amp; Taylor Schroll Special Guest: Amanda Vernon.
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Our guest this week is recording artist Amanda Vernon! She&#39;s doing great work as the Catholic Alycia Keys through her music and new book &quot;When God Wrecks Your Romance.&quot; She somehow gets Fr. Anthony to recall his dating life before the priesthood and it was beautiful to watch unfold. She is an absolute joy with a fun life story to share unlike any you&#39;ve heard before. (AmandaVernon.com)</p>

<p>In the final segment, we check in to see if Fr. Anthony is giving any good homilies lately and Taylor gets to live the dream of what every lay person has wanted to do during homilies since the dawn of time. Enjoy as you live vicariously though Taylor.</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1</a>)<br>
Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks!</p>

<p>Follow Forte Catholic:<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll(<a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll</a>) &amp; @fortecatholic(<a href="https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic</a>)<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll(<a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/</a>)<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat </p>

<p>Forte Catholic Podcast:<br>
🎵 Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2</a><br>
🎵 Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ</a><br>
🎵 Fireside: <a href="https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm</a> </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>Music by Brandon &quot;BeTheSymbol&quot; Morel. BeTheSymbol.com. Used with permission.<br>
Logos designed by James Longoria<br>
Produced by Taylor Schroll<br>
Edited by Sarah Allen &amp; Taylor Schroll</p><p>Special Guest: Amanda Vernon.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Our guest this week is recording artist Amanda Vernon! She&#39;s doing great work as the Catholic Alycia Keys through her music and new book &quot;When God Wrecks Your Romance.&quot; She somehow gets Fr. Anthony to recall his dating life before the priesthood and it was beautiful to watch unfold. She is an absolute joy with a fun life story to share unlike any you&#39;ve heard before. (AmandaVernon.com)</p>

<p>In the final segment, we check in to see if Fr. Anthony is giving any good homilies lately and Taylor gets to live the dream of what every lay person has wanted to do during homilies since the dawn of time. Enjoy as you live vicariously though Taylor.</p>

<p>Subscribe/Rate<br>
Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by subscribing to our channel here (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1</a>)<br>
Help other people find the show and live the Joy of the Gospel by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks!</p>

<p>Follow Forte Catholic:<br>
🎉Twitter: @taylorschroll(<a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/TaylorSchroll</a>) &amp; @fortecatholic(<a href="https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/ForteCatholic</a>)<br>
🎉Instagram: @taylorschroll(<a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/taylorschroll/</a>)<br>
💖Twitch: Twitch.tv/fortecat </p>

<p>Forte Catholic Podcast:<br>
🎵 Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forte-catholic-podcast-making-catholicism-fun-again/id1162464998?mt=2</a><br>
🎵 Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZiCiNAg9c9vaAuKdKuX2C?si=9uAB6FuDSpejZNOIve3xjQ</a><br>
🎵 Fireside: <a href="https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://fortecatholic.fireside.fm</a> </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>Music by Brandon &quot;BeTheSymbol&quot; Morel. BeTheSymbol.com. Used with permission.<br>
Logos designed by James Longoria<br>
Produced by Taylor Schroll<br>
Edited by Sarah Allen &amp; Taylor Schroll</p><p>Special Guest: Amanda Vernon.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/donate">Support Forte Catholic</a></p>]]>
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