Episodes

Thursday Aug 16, 2018
GTR Episode #146: Rebuild My Church
Thursday Aug 16, 2018
Thursday Aug 16, 2018
In this special episode of Good Things Radio, Fr. Nathan Cromly, Pastor Linda Isaiah, and Dr. Angela Miller all share their personal insights on the grand jury report out of Pennsylvania. Each guest shares their different perspective: from a Catholic priest, an abuse victim, and a clinical psychologist. You don't want to miss this important program. Not just related to the abuse scandal in the Church, but also relating to the culture at large and rebuilding our churches, one soul at a time.
Read the official Diocese Victims grand jury report, here.
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Monday Jul 30, 2018
GTR Episode #145: Lean In: With Special Guest Tara Blackwell
Monday Jul 30, 2018
Monday Jul 30, 2018
In this episode: Special guest, former collegiate softball player, Tara Blackwell. Tara was paralyzed instantly after sustaining a broken neck during a break in practice while preparing for a game in Nashville, Tenn. Tara shares her story of perseverance as well as "The 7 Project" in a special interview. Fr. Nathan Cromly is back with a "Padre in your Pocket" about dealing with difficult people. Brooke finishes a race and discerns a big goal...plus much more!
Check out the Back to School Rosary, here.
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Monday Jun 25, 2018
GTR Episode #144: One Step at a Time
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Monday Jun 25, 2018
On today's show: Summer is here! Sharing a few new "Favorite Things." Summer reading, half marathon training, how to stay motivated, and so much more!
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Tuesday May 29, 2018
Good Things Radio Episode #143: Lessons from a Sheepdog
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Tuesday May 29, 2018
On today's show: Sharing a "Favorite Things" book by Philip Keller. Why Lessons of Sheepdog is a great summer read. Sheepdog is also commonly used among military and law enforcement to illustrate a mentality of "protector." This description could be used to introduce former Green Beret Army Veteran Fred Hobbs. In a special interview, Mr. Hobbs shares his experience of faith through battle, Memorial Day lessons and much more. Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ, is back with a Padre in Your Pocket, plus, more!
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Sunday May 20, 2018
GTR: 142: Choosing Joy
Sunday May 20, 2018
Sunday May 20, 2018
On this episode: Brooke shares personal news about a private journey over the last 12 weeks. Changes, unknowns, and seeking God's guidance. Feedback from last week's episode about video games. Moms share their frustrations and tips when it comes to controlling technology in the home. A new summer schedule for the podcast and much more.
Scroll down to view the "Technology Rules" poster from listener Chris.
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Monday May 14, 2018
Good Things Radio Episode #141: Virtues, Video Games and Honoring Mom
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
On today's show: Dealing with video games. Do your kids play Fortnite? Brooke shares her current struggle to keep the games in check. Plus, 10 priests weigh in on escapism/fantasy games. Fr. Nathan Cromly is back with a Padre in Your Pocket for moms. Favorite books about motherhood, and special guest Joan is back to talk about the beauty of May Crownings.
Plus, much more!
"Favorite Things" books:
The Mother by Cardinal Joseph Mindszenty (currently unavailable on Amazon)
We and Our Children by Mary Reed Newland
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Monday May 07, 2018
GTR Episode #140: Under the Umbrian Moon
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
On this episode: Back from Italy. Sharing insights from a special pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice and more. Looking for great new music? Brooke shares the backstory behind Resurrection Letters Vol. 1 by Andrew Peterson. Parenting moody teenagers, and much more!
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Monday Apr 23, 2018
GTR Episode #139: Mental Health Matters {Pt. 2} with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
On this episode: The second in a two-part series about mental health. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty joins us for an important, enlightening, in-depth interview about mental health issues. Dr. Kheriaty is a UC Irvine Health psychiatrist who specializes in medical ethics, and psychiatry and spirituality. He is the author of the book The Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints the Sacraments and Psychiatry Can Help You Break Its Grip and Find Happiness Again. On today's show, we discuss depression in women, societal pressures on mothers, raising children with special needs, and how we can become stronger and healther through faith.
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Click here to read Dr. Kheriaty's article Dying of Despair
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Sunday Apr 15, 2018
GTR Episode #138: Mental Health Matters {Pt. 1} with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
On this episode: Kicking off the first of a two-part series about mental health. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty joins us for an important, enlightening, in-depth interview about mental health issues. Dr. Kheriaty is a UC Irvine Health psychiatrist who specializes in medical ethics, and psychiatry and spirituality. He is the author of the book The Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints the Sacraments and Psychiatry Can Help You Break Its Grip and Find Happiness Again. On today's show, we discuss depression, anxiety and mental health triggers in young adults.
Purchase a copy of The Catholic Guide to Depression, here.
Click here to read Dr. Kheriaty's article Dying of Despair
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Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Broadcasting from the Loyola Retreat House in Clinton, Ohio. Special guests Pastor Nathan Cromly and Pastor Linda Isaiah share highlights from the Arise retreat. Find out how you can apply the messages from the retreat to your own life and circumstance. Preparing for Italy and taking your prayers on pilgrimage, and much more.
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