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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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4 days ago
4 days ago
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.
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Summary
In this conversation, Brooke Taylor and Dr. Michael Pakaluk explore the concept of friendship in contemporary society, highlighting the alarming trend of declining close friendships, often referred to as a 'friendship recession.' They discuss the importance of true friendship, its role in mental health, and how Catholic teaching can guide souls in forming and maintaining meaningful relationships. The conversation also touches on the challenges of modern friendships, the significance of friendship in marriage and family life, and concludes with a reflection on the legacy of Ruth Pakaluk, emphasizing the value of community and connection in a fragmented world.
Links
Book: The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters.
The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God: The Story of Ruth Pakaluk..
Takeaways
- You are not alone in feeling lonely.
- We are in a friendship recession.
- The percentage of adults reporting no close friends has quadrupled.
- Friendship is necessary, like philosophy, like art.
- True friendship is about sacrifice.
- Friendship is not flattery.
- We need to make ourselves more befriendable.
- Men have a harder time with good, godly friendships.
- Friendship is essential among Christians.
- The legacy of Ruth Pakaluk is inspiring.
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
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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Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
- 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.
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
- 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.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
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.
#Pride #Humilty #TheSacredHeartofJesus #CourageInternational #Courage #RelevantRadio #Healing
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Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
On this episode: Sharing exciting news at Brooke's House. A recap of the Cleveland Catholic Women's Conference and a throwback interview with our favorite Irish monk, Brother Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap. You don't want to miss Brother Richard's powerful words about preparing for the feast of All Souls' and All Saints Day, including a beautiful personal story to conclude the program.
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Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
On this episode: Preparing for the year with new ideas, old prayers, and consecration to Saint Joseph.
Also, an introduction to Fiat 90. What is it? Special guest Vicki talks about the challenging program and what she learned from the experience.
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Also, and update on the Arise retreat, and much more!
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
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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Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
On this episode: Broadcasting from Jerusalem. Highlights from pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Come along and enjoy the sounds and sacred places on the journey. Running into familiar faces, a special "call to prayer," and much more!
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