The Brooke Taylor Show

    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!    Have you ordered your copy of Choose Joy? Click here to find out more about the 52-week devotional. :)  Become a GTR Good Friend of the show! Click here to learn more about the Podbean Patron program. Thank you so much for your support! We love hearing from you! Drop us an e-mail at feedback@goodthingsradio.com Voxer: BrookeTaylor1 Instagram:1BrookeTaylor

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!   Click here to order Choose Joy: A 52-Week Devotional Journey Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show. Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you for your support! We love hearing from you! Connect via e-mail at: Feedback@Goodthingsradio.com Voxer: BrookeTaylor1 Instagram: 1BrookeTaylor Facebook  

  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. Click here to order Choose Joy: A 52 Week Devotional Journey Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show! Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you for your support! We love hearing from you! Connect via e-mail at: feedback@goodthingsradio.com Voxer: BrookeTaylor1 Facebook Instagram: 1BrookeTaylor    

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   Let's Connect! Instagram: 1BrookeTaylor Facebook Twitter E-mail: feedback@goodthingsradio.com Voxer: 1BrookeTaylor Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the Show! Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you for your support!

  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!   Let's connect! Instagram: 1BrookeTaylor Facebook Twitter: 1BrookeTaylor 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.

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 Let's Connect! Instagram: 1BrookeTaylor Facebook Twitter: 1BrookeTaylor 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.     

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! Instagram: 1BrookeTaylor Facebook Twitter: 1BrookeTaylor 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. 

  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.   Let's connect! Instagram: 1BrookeTaylor Facebook Twitter: 1BrookeTaylor E-mail: Feedback@goodthingsradio.com Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show! Click here to find out more about the Podbean Patron program. Thank you for your support!  

  In this episode: Holy Week, 2018. Special guest Nic Davidson offers powerful words of wisdom on sacrifical love, adooption, and much more. The significance of the Olive Tree and how it ties in to Holy Week. Last minute preparations for the Arise retreat, and much more!   Click here to find out more about Nic Davidson.  Let's connect on social!  Insta:1BrookeTaylor Facebook Twitter: 1BrookeTaylor Voxer: 1BrookeTaylor E-mail: Feedback@GoodThingsRadio.com Click here to find out more about Choose Joy: A 52-Week Devotional Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show! Click here to learn more about the Podbean Patron program. Thank you for your support!

    On this episode: Celebrating St. Joseph's Day. We loook at the qualities of the humble carpenter and foster father of the Messiah and how he can inspire men today. A movie review of the new film I Can Only Imagine, countdown to the Arise retreat, and much more! Click here to read "Go to Joseph" by St. Teresa of Avila.    Let's connect on Social! Insta: 1BrookeTaylor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodthingsradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThingsRadio E-mail: Feedback@goodthingsradio.com Voxer: 1BrookeTaylor Click here to find out more about Choose Joy: A 52-Week Devotional Journey Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show! Click here to find out more about the Podbean Patron program.  

On this episode: Wold champion, Olympian, wife and mom Rebecca Dussault is our special guest. Rebecca is the founder of Fit Catholic Mom and offers inspiring words about how to become a champion in life and faith. We honor Saint Patrick and his awe-inspiring qualities of perserverence, trust, and zeal. Plus, much more!   Click here to find out more about: Choose Joy: A 52-Week Devotional Journey  Click here to visit Rebecca's site, FitCatholicMom.com Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show! Click here to learn more. Find out more about our trip to the Holy Land. March, 2018. Click here for details. Comments? We love hearing from you! Our feedback e-mail is: feedback@goodthingsradio.com or Voxer: BrookeTaylor1.   Let's connect on Social!  Insta: 1BrookeTaylor Twitter: https://twitter.com/1BrookeTaylor Twitter (Good Things Radio): https://twitter.com/GoodThingsRadio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTaylor955

  On today's show: Lenten wisdom from Fr. Nathan Cromly. A new bible commentary from nationally syndicated talk show host Denis Prager. Click here to read more about The Rational Bible: Exodus.  An exciting update about the Arise retreat, recap from the Marriages of Grace conference, and more!   Click here to order Choose Joy: A 52-Week Devotional Journey. Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show! Click here to learn more about becoming a Podbean Patron. Find out more about our trip to the Holy Land. March, 2018. Click here to join us! We love hearing from you! Consider leaving feedback: feedback@goodthingsradio.com -or- Voxer: BrookeTaylor1  

  On this episode: Special guest Melody Lyons from The Essential Mother joins us. Melody talks about parenting, why shouting and stress is so bad for us and how we can use suffering to grow. A review of the fantastic film, Te Ata. Listener feedback from Deanna, paying tribue to Billy Graham, and much more!   Click here to order Choose Joy: A 52-Week Devotional.  Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show! Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you! Join us on a pilgrimage to Italy! April 15-26, 2018. Cick here for more information. Find out more about our trip to the Holy Land. Join us, March 2019. Click here for details. We love hearing from you! Leave feedback via Voxer @ BrookeTaylor1 or e-mail: Feedback@goodthingsradio.com  

On this episode of Good Things Radio: Author, speaker and missionary disciple, Lisa Hendey stops by for a special segment. A special sneak peek at the latest book from Dr. Scott Hahn, called The First Society. Find out more about this groundbreaking book on marriage. The Columbus Catholic Women's Conference, and much more!    Click here to order Choose Joy: a 52-Week Devotional.  Become a "GTR Good Friend" of the show! Click here to support Good Things Radio. Thank you! Join us on a pilgrimage to Italy! April 15-25, 2018. Click here for more information.  Click here for details and dates to join us in the Holy Land, March, 2019. 

  In this episode: The inaguration of Lent, 2018. Sharing a special homily by Saint Pope John Paul II. Listener feedback with creative ideas to grow in holiness over these 40 days. Lisa Daley shares a special invitation to participate in a Choose Joy study. Plus, much more!    Click here to order Choose Joy: A 52-Week Devotional Journey (a great Lenten companion) :)  Become a GTR "Good Friend" of the show! Click here to become a Podbean Patron. Thank you for your support! Subscribe on iTunes. Click here to find out more about the journey to Italy. April 15-25, 2018. Click herel to find out more about the pilgrimage to the Holy Land. March, 2019.