The Brooke Taylor Show

The Brooke Taylor Show

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 and so much more!

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October 26, 2025 33 mins
Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the life-and-death consequences of social media on children and teens, inspired by a chilling new documentary called Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media. The film reveals the emotional and psychological toll of our digital world.  Tech expert Paul Sanfranseco joins us to unpack the hidden dangers lurking behind the screen,  from algorithmic addiction to online harassment,  an...
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It’s the month of the Most Holy Rosary, and we’re back with a new episode!

  • Checking in after a busy summer guest-hosting Trending on Relevant Radio
  • Highlights from summer interviews include:
  • Katie Vidmar – Body Literacy Project
  • Paul Sanfrancesco – Tech/media expert for Catholic schools
  • Catherine Rose – A Return to Beauty
  • Maria Gari & Chase Crouse – Health, hormones, and prayer
  • Kevin Wells – Priest and Beggar ...
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This episode is a recap of of Pope Francis’ funeral as Brooke revisits the highlights of live coverage originally airing on Relevant Radio. Joined by Fr. Ramil Fajardo, this special episode captures snapshots of the reverence, tradition, and depth of the Requiem Mass. 

Click here to learn more about the pilgrimage to Ireland. Only a few spots remain. Join us!

Click here to watch the video coverage of the funeral Mass for Pope Franc...

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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 offer...

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In this episode,  Brother Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap. joins Brooke from Dublin, Ireland.  They discuss themes of Lent, repentance, and the life of St. Patrick. Starting out with the call to deep sorrow for sins, and the grace of compunction. Brother Richard shares insights on the journey of conversion, the importance of hope, and the power of St. Patrick's prayer and life. The second half of the show looks at Saint Patrick's Confess...
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In this conversation, Brooke Taylor and Beth Bubik discuss the significance of fasting during Lent, exploring its spiritual and practical implications. They delve into the Delay and Pray method, emphasizing the integration of body and soul in the fasting process. The discussion also highlights the importance of redemptive suffering and how to offer up personal struggles for the greater good. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the ...
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n this conversation, Brooke Taylor and Stephen Arms discuss the importance of rites of passage for boys, particularly in the context of modern challenges they face.  The discussion emphasizes the role of fathers and male mentors in guiding boys towards virtuous manhood, sharing personal stories and practical advice for families.  Click here for the Milestone to Manhood website.   Click here for more information on the pilgrimage...
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In this episode,  Brooke introduces the theme of humility, emphasizing its importance in the pursuit of true happiness. Joined by Father Basil Cole, we explore the virtue of humility through the lens of literature, particularly Tolkien's Frodo Baggins, and the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The conversation delves into the role of virtue in human flourishing, the distinction between true humility and counterfeit self-hatred, and ...

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June 21, 2024 54 mins

Welcome to The Brooke Taylor Show. This episode includes a previously recorded interview with Father Fr. Ramil Fajardo, originally airing on The Inner Life on Relevant Radio. On the show we discuss the following:

  • What is gratitude?
  • Javier – wondering why he feels sadness with gratitude.
  • What is the connection between Gratitude and Generosity?
  • (26:04) Mary – comment – easy to be thankful when things going well, but even when the...
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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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On this episode: a special interview with Melody Lyons about her experience leaving the occult and New Age spirituality and truly coming to Christ. 

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Click here for the book Advent of the Heart by Fr. Alfred Delp, SJ.

Click here for Select International Tours to join Brooke on pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

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Show Notes:

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On this episode: Click here for MetPro. Mention Brooke Taylor and receive an exclusive 3-month offer!

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November Favorite Episodes:

#157 An Irish Retreat with Brother Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap.

#238 Former Atheist Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP.

 

Join Brooke on pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Click here for details.

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On this episode: Miracle Hunter Michael O'Neill talks about a new episode of his acclaimed series They Might be Saints featuring Servant of God Rhoda Wise. 

 

Click here to listen to the interview with Fr. Lawrence Daniel Carney III about his new book The Secret of the Holy Face.

Click here to listen to the interview with Coach Joe Kennedy and Jessica Echeverry.

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On this episode: A rare and candid interview with Darlene, the granddaughter of Rhoda Wise.

In 2017, Rhoda Wise was declared a Servant of God. This is the first step of canonization as a saint in the Catholic Church. The life of this mystic, stigmatist, and mentor of Mother Angelica will move your heart and soul. It is a great privilege to be able to bring you Rhoda’s story.   Click here for the official website of the Rhoda Wise ...

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February 27, 2022 38 mins

*Bonus Episode*

Preparing for the season of Lent. Listen to a portion of Brooke's interview with Kennedy Hall, author of Terror of Demons: Reclaiming Traditional Catholic Masculinity. Originally airing on Relevant Radio, this segment explores themes of self-mastery, fasting and prayer. 

Plus, Brooke shares news about ending of the podcast, fasting from technology, and more. 

 

Click here for the original, full interview with Kenned...

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December 8, 2021 36 mins

A native of England, Joseph Pearce is the internationally acclaimed author of many books, which include bestsellers such as The Quest for Shakespeare, Tolkien: Man and Myth, Wisdom and Innocence: A Life of G.K. Chesterton and more. He has participated and lectured at a wide variety of international and literary events at major colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, Britain, Europe, Africa and South America.

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November 21, 2021 49 mins

On this episode: Leila Miller talks about her book Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak.

A powerful look at the impact of divorce as told by anonymous contributors to Leila's book. You don't want to miss this episode.

 

The Brooke Taylor Show is sponsored by Select International Tours. Click here to learn more about pilgrimage with Brooke.

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On this episode: Lieutenant Commander Ali Ghaffari -an American hero.

Ali is a former atheist turned devout Catholic. After being confronted about the existence of God by a Marine veteran, Ali began a journey that changed his life.⁣ ⁣ While flying F-18's over Taliban occupied Afghanistan, he was also earning Master’s degrees in Catholic Theology and Philosophy.⁣ Today, Ali is the headmaster of Divine Mercy Academy, a school founded...
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On this episode: 

Former atheist turned religious sister, Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP, joins Brooke in this "Best of" interview. Originally recorded in 2019, this episode explores the ancient practice of Memento Mori-Remember your death. Sister also talks about why this approach is so effective in reaching an atheistic world and why it can be considered a "conversion within a conversion." 

Next week on the show, Lieutenant Comm...

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