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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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Aug 26, 2018
Aug 26, 2018
35 min

Welcome to a brand new season of Good Things Radio! On this episode: A major announcement about an exciting new project. Author Kristen Tiber talks about her new book At the Well and shares a special offer for parents of young adults. An exclusive back-to-school promo from Mabels Labels, Brooke's new favorite Amazon series, and much more!
Get Kristen Tiber's new book, At the Well and the free Parent's Pack, here.
Use the code: GOODTHINGS to save 10% with Mabel's Labels, here.
Read the latest post from writer Melody Lyons entitled: A Catholic Girls' Guide to Unmasking a Predator, here.
Click here to order Choose Hope: A 52-Week Devotional Journey
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Aug 16, 2018
Aug 16, 2018
42 min

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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Jul 30, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
36 min

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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Jun 25, 2018
Jun 25, 2018
34 min

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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May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
38 min
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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May 20, 2018
May 20, 2018
48 min

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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May 14, 2018
May 14, 2018
34 min

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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May 7, 2018
May 7, 2018
29 min

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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Apr 23, 2018
Apr 23, 2018
40 min
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.
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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Apr 15, 2018
Apr 15, 2018
38 min
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
Let's Connect!
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E-mail: Feedback@GoodThingsRadio.com
Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show! Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you for your support!
Click here to order Choose Joy: a 52-Week Devotional Journey.
