The Brooke Taylor Show

TBTS #252: Jonathan Kuplack's 100 Days of Sacrifice: The Via Magna Run for Sebaste

On this episode, Brooke welcomes Jonathan Kuplack, a 36-year-old endurance athlete and missionary currently in the middle of an extraordinary journey: 100 ultra marathons in 100 days. 

Covering 3,500 miles on foot, Jonathan is undertaking the Via Magna ("The Great Road"), a pilgrimage run in support of the apostolate Sebaste, which aims to instill adventure, brotherhood, challenge, and devotion in young men.

This conversation offers a profound reflection on what it means to take bold action for Christ, particularly in this season of Lent. Inspired by Pope Benedict XIV's words describing Lent as "the very badge of Christian warfare," we explore the intersections of endurance running, spiritual devotion, and personal transformation. 

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TBTS #251: The Path to Saint Patrick -A Lenten Irish Retreat with Br. Richard Hendrick OFM Cap.

In this episode,  Brother Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap. joins Brooke from Dublin, Ireland.  They discuss themes of Lent, repentance, and the life of St. Patrick. Starting out with the call to deep sorrow for sins, and the grace of compunction. Brother Richard shares insights on the journey of conversion, the importance of hope, and the power of St. Patrick's prayer and life. The second half of the show looks at Saint Patrick's Confessio and little known facts about one of the most fascinating saints in history.  

 

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Takeaways

• Lent is a time for fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
• Compunction is a grace that leads to deeper conversion.
• Repentance involves recognizing our sins in the light of God's love.
• St. Patrick's life exemplifies hope and transformation through suffering.

TBTS #250: Preparing for Lent with the Catholic Fasting Coach

In this conversation, Brooke Taylor and Beth Bubik discuss the significance of fasting during Lent, exploring its spiritual and practical implications. They delve into the Delay and Pray method, emphasizing the integration of body and soul in the fasting process. The discussion also highlights the importance of redemptive suffering and how to offer up personal struggles for the greater good. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the challenges of Lent and find ways to grow spiritually through fasting and prayer.

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Takeaways

• Fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
• The Delay and Pray method focuses on delaying sugar, flour, and alcohol to enhance spiritual growth.
• Weight loss is a side benefit of spiritual fasting, not the main goal.
• Redemptive suffering can transform personal struggles into opportunities for growth.
• Emotional components play a significant role in overcoming food and alcohol cravings.
• Integrating body and soul is essential for effective fasting.
• Offering up suffering can lead to deeper spiritual conversion.
• Lent is a time to embrace challenges and grow closer to God.
• The importance of community and support in the fasting journey.
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Chapters

00:00Setting the Tone for Lent 2025

11:30The Integrated Approach to Fasting

21:44Redemptive Suffering and Its Importance

TBTS #149: Catholic Rites of Passage and Building Virtuous Sons -with Guest Steven Arms

n this conversation, Brooke Taylor and Stephen Arms discuss the importance of rites of passage for boys, particularly in the context of modern challenges they face.  The discussion emphasizes the role of fathers and male mentors in guiding boys towards virtuous manhood, sharing personal stories and practical advice for families. 

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Takeaways

• Boys thrive in environments that challenge them and teach resilience.
• Rites of passage provide a clear transition from boyhood to manhood.
• Jesus's finding in the temple serves as a model for rites of passage.
• Modern society lacks formal rites of passage, leading to extended boyhood.
• Father absence contributes to boys seeking validation in unhealthy ways.
• Engaged fatherhood is crucial for raising virtuous men.
• Personal stories of rites of passage can inspire families to create their own.
• Single mothers can organize rites of passage with the help of male role models.
• It's never too late to initiate a rite of passage for a young man.

 

 

TBTS #148: Humility and the Pursuit of Happiness

In this episode,  Brooke introduces the theme of humility, emphasizing its importance in the pursuit of true happiness. Joined by Father Basil Cole, we explore the virtue of humility through the lens of literature, particularly Tolkien's Frodo Baggins, and the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The conversation delves into the role of virtue in human flourishing, the distinction between true humility and counterfeit self-hatred, and practical applications of humility in daily life, including in corporate culture. The episode concludes with a reflection on how humility can lead to true happiness and fulfillment in life. 

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction to Humility

03:49 Understanding Humility Through Literature and Faith

08:04 The Role of Virtue in Human Flourishing

12:02 Distinguishing Humility from Counterfeit Self-Hatred

18:02 Practical Applications of Humility in Daily Life

24:11 Navigating Humility in Corporate Culture

30:03 The Path to Happiness Through Humility

 

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The Duty of Gratitude

Welcome to The Brooke Taylor Show. This episode includes a previously recorded interview with Father Fr. Ramil Fajardo, originally airing on The Inner Life on Relevant Radio. On the show we discuss the following:

• What is gratitude?
• Javier – wondering why he feels sadness with gratitude.
• What is the connection between Gratitude and Generosity?
• (26:04) Mary – comment – easy to be thankful when things going well, but even when they’ re not, you still need to be thankful to God.
• Jackie – one of the exercises she’s learned…come up with three things at the end of the day that you’re grateful for, and then your brain no longer has any bandwidth to focus on negative.
• 11:44 Mary Lou – practitioner of gratitude. Write down 5 things daily. She’s in the practice of writing it down. Been doing it for 25 years. Has influenced her joy.
• Gratitude and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
•  The heart as a doorway.

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Hope and Healing: The Story of Paul Darrow

On this special episode, Father Patrick Shultz speaks to Catholic women from the "heart of a father." You can listen to his full talk, here. 

Paul Darrow shares his incredible story as a former atheist and gay-activist who experienced a profound healing after years of living of decadence with drug use, promiscuity and many dark moments. 

 

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TBTS #247: Eustace Scrubb, the Occult and Advent with Special Guest Melody Lyons

On this episode: a special interview with Melody Lyons about her experience leaving the occult and New Age spirituality and truly coming to Christ. 

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TBTS #246: Healthy Habits and Hormones Part Two with Special Guest Marna Revlock , APRN, NP-C

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TBTS #245 Losing Weight After 40: Hormones, Healthy Habits, and MetPro Coach Cat Ramirez

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November Favorite Episodes:

#157 An Irish Retreat with Brother Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap.

#238 Former Atheist Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP.

 

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