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Brooke Taylor hosts a Catholic lifestyle show for all ages and stages of life. Featuring guests on the topics of faith, culture, mental health, special needs, fitness, travel always pointing back to truth, beauty, goodness.
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Jan 9, 2026
Jan 9, 2026
16 min
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.
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
47 min
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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May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
24 min
On this episode: Reflections from a long journey. A race recap from the Cleveland Marathon. Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ is back with a Padre in Your Pocket. Father shares ways of overcoming negative self-talk and embracing the promise of Christ to make "all things new."
Praying the Liturgy of the Hours, and much more!
Click here for details about the 2nd Annual Magnify Women's Conference.
Click here to pray the Liturgy of the Hours with the Brothers of the Community Saint John.
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Apr 29, 2019
Apr 29, 2019
41 min
On this episode: Olympic Marathon runner Ryan Hall talks about his memoir Run the Mile You're In: Finding God in Every Step. Ryan talks candidly about his faith, overcoming challenges, his favorite running music, finding meaning in suffering, and more. Brooke talks about preparing for her first marathon, plus, much more!
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Apr 1, 2019
Apr 1, 2019
48 min
On this episode: Overcoming pain and adversity, learning to persevere and reaching the finish line. These are a just some of the themes discussed with special guest, Trevor Spencer. Spencer, along with his wife Angie, host the popular podcast Marathon Training Academy. Check out their episode with Meb Keflezighi, here. Check out their episode Find the Joy in Running, featuring a brief interview with Brooke, here.
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Mar 26, 2019
Mar 26, 2019
27 min
On this episode: Perspectives from people, stories and sounds from the Holy Land. Special guest Jarir, an Arab Christian and tour guide sits down for a candid conversation about life in Israel. Plus, an exciting update about the fundraiser for Aid to the Church in Need, and more!
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Feb 18, 2019
Feb 18, 2019
41 min
On this episode: An eye-opening interview with Edward Clancy from Aid to the Church in Need. Edward is the Vice President of Outreach and Evangelization for ACN, USA. Find out how you can help Christians in Syria and around the world.
Plus, Father Nathan Cromly, CSJ. Get pumped up and prepared with a pre-Lenten pep rally. Fr. Nathan takes us on a virtual retreat to prepare for the penitential season leading up to Easter. Plus, finding meaning in tough times, and much more!
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Jan 20, 2019
Jan 20, 2019
39 min
Welcome to a brand new season of Good Things Radio! We are kicking things off with two of our favorite regular guests: Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ and Linda Isaiah. Father Nathan talks about "holy fear" and Linda shares practical ideas about starting fresh. Plus, Brooke reveals some personal news, we check in on the March for Life in DC, and much more!
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