The Brooke Taylor Show

On this week's episode: Exploring how our ordinary days can be richer and deeper through devotion to Divine Mercy. Special guests Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet talk about their new book Our Friend Faustina: Life Lessons in Divine Mercy.  Breaking out the "Favorite Things" feature, the latest news on Arise tickets, and much more!  Join our newsletter! Text "FIAT" to 66866 to stay in the loop. Receive instant info about Arise and upcoming pilgrimages.  Let's connect: E-mail: feedback@goodthingsradio.com Instagram: 1brooketaylor Voxer: brooketaylor1 Become a GTR Good Friend of the Show. Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you so much for your support!    

  On this episode: The Bible Study Evangelista, Sonja Corbitt shares awesome insight about studying scripture. Plus, a sneak peek at the music of Ellen Wallenfang. Ellen will be leading worship at Arise, 2020.  Brooke is back from retreat, VIP tickets are on sale, and much more!   Are you being called to the Holy Land? Join us, February 22-March 3, 2020 for an unforgettable pilgrimage. Deadline to reserve your spot is 11/1. Click here for more information.  Click here for Arise, 2020. Let's connect: Email: brooke@saintgabrielmedia.com Instagram: 1brooketaylor Voxer: brooketaylor1   Click here to become a GTR Good Friend of the Show (Podbean Patron). Thank you so much for your support!

October is Respect Life Month. On this episode, Brooke sits down with Alexandra Andrews, survivor of a botched abortion in Russia. Alex shares her powerful testimony of mercy, forgiveness and healing. Plus, Father Nathan is back with a Padre in your Pocket about family mealtime. **We need help! If you enjoy the programming of Good Things Radio and the retreat, events and books produced by Saint Gabriel Media, please consider becoming a Podbean Patron. If every listener donates between $1-$5 a month, we will reach our monthly financial goal. Click here to become a GTR Good Friend of the show. Thank you so much for your support.   Tickets for the Arise retreat go on sale, Saturday, October 5. Reserve your spot! Click here for the Eventbrite website.  Let's Connect! Voxer: brooketaylor1 Facebook. Instagram: 1brooketaylor Email: feedback@goodthingsradio.com

On this episode: Award-winning author, journalist and former presidential speechwriter Colleen Carroll Campbell talks about her new book The Heart of Perfection. Colleen shares beautiful insights on how the saints taught her to trade her dream of perfect for God's. If you have ever struggled with anxiety, guilt or a feeling that you will never measure up, this book is the perfect antidote. Plus, listener feedback from Michelle, and much more.   Join us at the Arise 2020, women's retreat. Click here for more details.  Enjoy the show? Please consider becoming a GTR Good Friend of the show. Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you so much for your support!

On this episode, big news about Arise, 2020! Sharing an announcement with the retreat team. Get the scoop on VIP tickets, new location and much more. Please forgive the wind noise.:)  "Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones: Listen! I will make breath enter you so you may come to life. I will put sinews on you, make flesh grow over you, cover you with skin, and put breath into you so you may come to life. Then you shall know that I am the LORD. " -Ezekiel 37: 5-6   Stay in the loop! Click here to join our newsletter. You'll receive information about the Arise retreat, and much more. Enjoy the show? Please consider becoming a GTR Podbean Patron. Click here for more information. Thank you so much for your support! We are going on pilgrimage! Click here to learn more about the 2020 trip to the Holy Land. Join us! Feedback: Brooke@saintgabrielmedia.com  

  On this episode: Lots of exciting updates coming down the pike. An inside look at "Brooke's House."  Plus, a special panel of "experts." Moms weigh in on everything from the push to implement gender theory ideology in schools, to defending the faith and raising children to withstand the challenges of the culture.    Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you so much for your support! Click here to join us on pilgrimage. We love hearing from you. E-mail: feedback@goodthingsradio.com

Sharing a special 9-11 episode that originally aired on AM 1260 The Rock, Cleveland Catholic Radio on the morning of September 11, 2019.  Also, looking back at the call to pilgrimage. If you are interested in traveling to the Holy Land, click here.     

It's an exciting new episode of GTR as the Fall season gets underway. Author Kathryn Whitaker talks about struggles with perfectionism, the gift of abandonment, and praying a daily rosary for students. Why "Brooke's House" is now an X-Box free zone, and big news about Arise, 2020. Plus, much more! Check out Kathryn's book and blog, here.  Here's the Skinnytaste Cheeseburger Soup recipe. Please consider becoming a Podbean Patron. Click here to become a GTR Good Friend of the show. Thank you so much for your support. We are going on pilgrimage! GTR is proud to work with Select International as we travel to the Holy Land and Ireland in 2020. Click here for trip details. Come along for an adventure of a lifetime! Stay in the loop with all of the latest GTR news. Click here for our newsletter. E-mail: feedback@goodthingsradio.com Twitter Facebook Enjoy the show? Please consider leaving a review on Apple iTunes and/or sharing with a friend. Thank you! 

On this special, bonus episode, Fr. Chris Alar talks about the epidemic of suicide, common misconceptions about Church teaching on suicide, the power of intercessory prayer, and much more.  Click here to become a Podbean patron. Thank you so much for your support. Click here to join us on pilgrimage! We love hearing from you! E-mail: Feedback@goodthingsradio.com Voxer: brooketaylor1 Join our newsletter, here.    

*Bonus episode: Sharing some personal news and a health update. Plus, a conversation with Jon M. Sweeney about his book The Enthusiast: How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He Started. This is a riveting story that would make an excellent book club/summer read! Plus, an interview with Ms. Wheelchair Michigan USA, Dr. Kimberly Kennedy. Inspiring words from Dr. Kennedy about finding humor and hope in the valley. Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you so much for your support! Click here to order The Enthusiast by Jon M. Sweeney. Click here to join us on pilgrimage! Click here for Coolibar SPF clothing. Click here for more information about the Ladies' Day Out. E-mail: feedback@goodthingsradio.com Sign up for our newsletter, here. Voxer:brooketaylor1

On this episode: Why speaking up and defending the dignity of the human person is so important, now more than ever. A look inside rapid developments in technology, life sciences and bioethics. Special guest Timmerie Millington joins us to talk about her experience at the Vita Institute where world-renowned scholars present their findings on a wide range of disciplines, including theology, law, communication and much more. Plus, summer reading and a special Ladies' Day Out event. Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you so much for your support! Learn more about the Vita Institute, here. Click here for the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Find The Enthusiast book, here. Click here for more information about the Ladies' Day Out. We love hearing from you!  E-mail: feedback@goodthingsradio.com  Voxer: brooketaylor1 Sign up for our newsletter, here.

On this episode: Celebrating the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Find out how the power of a simple prayer can improve your day. Special guest John Sablan shares a powerful story of how he became the "Man on Fire" evangelist for Christ. From suffering abuse in every form, to getting involved with gangs, John shares his prodigal path and the one moment that changed everything. You don't want to miss this special episode dedicated to the men. Plus, several exciting announcements, and more!    Learn more about John's ministry, World Ablaze, here. Visit John's official site, here. Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you so much for your support! We love hearing from you! Drop us a line at: feedback@goodthingsradio.com Audio feedback via Voxer at brooketyalor1 Sign up for the GTR newsletter, here.

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. Click to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you so much for your support! We love hearing from you! Send feedback here: E-mail: feedback@goodthingsradio.com Audio feedback via Voxer: brooketaylor1 Sign up for our newsletter, here.

  On this week's episode: counting down to the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. Psychological preparation, fear and faith. Plus, special guests Sister Agnes Therese and Sister Anna Rose share spiritual aspects of endurance training. Click here to read their running reflections.   Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you so much for your support! Click here to order Choose Joy: A 52-Week Devotional Journey. Let's connect! E-mail: feedback@goodthingsradio.com Facebook Instagram: 1brooketaylor

On this episode: preparing for graduation. Dealing with the emotions of letting go and embracing a new chapter. Plus, special guest Chantal Howard. Chantal is a wife and mom, speaker and author of  The School of the Family: a Renaissance of Catholic Formation and creator of the aromaRosary.  Chantal shares simple ways to strengthen our bonds as family and learn holiness through our failures and triumphs. Plus, much more!   Check out Chantal's website, here. Click here for the Mark Harris song, Find Your Wings. Click here for the Suzy Bogguss song, Letting Go. Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you so much for your support! Click here to order Choose Joy: A 52-Week Devotional Journey. E-mail the show! Feedback@goodthingsradio.com