The Brooke Taylor Show

TBTS #261: Fresh Star & Full Heart

In this episode, Brooke shares a personal update and reflects on the theme of making room in our hearts and lives. Discussion on home renovation project over the Christmas break, the challenges and lessons learned, and the importance of decluttering both physically and spiritually.

Brooke also shares insights from Pope Benedict XVI and St. John Henry Newman, emphasizing the need for inner renewal and attentiveness to God's presence. The episode concludes with A Prayer for Divine Illumination by Saint John Henry Newman and a preview of upcoming events and topics for the new season.

Takeaways

• Making room in our hearts is essential for spiritual growth.
• Home renovation can be both an exterior and interior journey.
• Decluttering helps focus on what truly matters.
• Pope Benedict XVI's insights on inner renewal.
• St. John Henry Newman's prayer emphasizes divine guidance.
• Social media detox can lead to unexpected peace.
• Upcoming events include retreats and conferences.
• The importance of attentiveness to God's presence.
• The new season of exciting topics and guests.

Click here for the Soul, Mind and Body Retreat in Tennessee. 

Click here for the Christ in Her Catholic Women's Conference in Texas.

Click here to join Brooke on Danube River Cruise and Christmas Markets pilgrimage. 

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. 

Click here for the Milestone to Manhood website.

 

Click here for more information on the pilgrimage to Ireland.

 

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: Servant of God Rose Wise: A Family Member Speaks

On this episode: A rare and candid interview with Darlene, the granddaughter of Rhoda Wise.

In 2017, Rhoda Wise was declared a Servant of God. This is the first step of canonization as a saint in the Catholic Church.

The life of this mystic, stigmatist, and

mentor of Mother Angelica will move your heart and soul.

It is a great privilege to be able to bring you Rhoda’s story.

 

Click here for the official website of the Rhoda Wise home.

 

TBTS Bonus Episode: Preparing for Lent

*Bonus Episode*

Preparing for the season of Lent. Listen to a portion of Brooke's interview with Kennedy Hall, author of Terror of Demons: Reclaiming Traditional Catholic Masculinity. Originally airing on Relevant Radio, this segment explores themes of self-mastery, fasting and prayer. 

Plus, Brooke shares news about ending of the podcast, fasting from technology, and more. 

 

Click here for the original, full interview with Kennedy Hall on Relevant Radio.

Click here to listen to Brooke's interview with Patrick O'Hearn, author of Parents of the Saints.

Click here for Brooke's interview with Leila Miller on Relevant Radio.

TBTS #239: Lieutenant Commander Ali Ghaffari

On this episode: Lieutenant Commander Ali Ghaffari -an American hero.

Ali is a former atheist turned devout Catholic. After being confronted about the existence of God by a Marine veteran, Ali began a journey that changed his life.⁣

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While flying F-18's over Taliban occupied Afghanistan, he was also earning Master’s degrees in Catholic Theology and Philosophy.⁣

Today, Ali is the headmaster of Divine Mercy Academy, a school founded by LCDR Ghaffari and Mrs. Ghaffari. His approach is to revive and grow the Classical Education model -freeing the mind so that it can understand God and the world He created in order that we may serve Him better. ⁣

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TBTS #234: Leila Marie Lawler and The Summa Domestica

On this episode: Leila Marie Lawler and The Summa Domestica. Leila talks about her background as a secular humanist feminist and eventual conversion to Catholicism. 

Leila shares her wisdom of the role of women in the home, and how to manage burnout and depression.

The Summa Domestica is a three volume work available for pre-order, here. 

Visit Leila's blog Happy Despite them, here. 

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TBTS Bonus Episode: Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

This episode is brought to you by Select International Tours and Cruises. Join Brooke on pilgrimage.

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Broadcasting from the Catholic Marketing Network trade show, Brooke sits down with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. Deacon Harold has been a fixture of Catholic evangelization for many years. On this episode, The Dynamic Deacon talks about everything from forgiveness and mercy, a personal story of healing with his father,
marriage preparation for couples, favorite books and much more. 

TBTS #231: Cathy Gilmore and Cheri Blomquist

This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Select International Tours. Click here to see a list of upcoming pilgrimages with Brooke and Fr. John Michael Paul, CSJ. 

 

Episode #231: Cathy Gilmore is spokesperson and conference coordinator for CMN -Catholic Marketing Network Momentum '21.  This premiere event is a can't-miss for anyone in ministry. Cathy gives us the full scoop.

Click here to register for the conference. 

Cheri Blomquist is the author of Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them. Her website is http://www.onceuponapen.studio/

TBTS #229: Dr. Peter Kreeft

Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most respected and prolific authors of our time. Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, he has written 80 books on philosophy, theology and spirituality. 

Dr. Kreeft's new book is entitled  How to Destroy Western Civilization and other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss. '

This episode is brought to you by Select International Tours. Click here to join Brooke on pilgrimage. 

 

GTR #200- St. Joseph: Father, Hero, Saint with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC

On the show: Celebrating our 200th episode! Thank you, GTR listeners, producer Mark Coming, and our Podbean Patrons. It is a blessing to reach this milestone!

Special guest, Fr. Donald Calloway joins Brooke on this special episode to talk about Saint Joseph. Fr. Calloway has an extraordinary conversion story. Part of his journey includes a devotion to St. Joseph.

Fr. Calloway is the author of the new book: Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father. Click here to learn more.