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This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Select International Tours. Click here to see a list of upcoming pilgrimages with Brooke and Fr. John Michael Paul, CSJ.    Episode #231: Cathy Gilmore is spokesperson and conference coordinator for CMN -Catholic Marketing Network Momentum '21.  This premiere event is a can't-miss for anyone in ministry. Cathy gives us the full scoop. Click here to register for the conference.  Cheri Blomquist is the author of Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them. Her website is http://www.onceuponapen.studio/

This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Select International Tours. Click here for details on upcoming pilgrimages. On this episode: Dr. Marie Hilliard, MS, MA, JCL, PhD, RN, DM. Dr. Hilliard is a Senior Fellow at the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Click here for the official site of the NCBC. Click here for the Children of God for Life website.  Click here for the seminar written by Dr. Marie Hillard on Recognizing the Gifts While Assuring Access to the Sacraments by Persons with Disabilities. Click here for CathMed.    

Dr. Peter Kreeft is one of the most respected and prolific authors of our time. Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, he has written 80 books on philosophy, theology and spirituality.  Dr. Kreeft's new book is entitled  How to Destroy Western Civilization and other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss. ' This episode is brought to you by Select International Tours. Click here to join Brooke on pilgrimage.   

Fr. Joseph Tuscan explains the history, beauty, and truth of the Latin Mass.  9:19- Why are more people attending Latin Mass? 10:45-Latin mass "Ancient Rite" ties to Saint Francis of Assisi 23:21-The significance of Ad orientem 29:40-Eucharistic ministers  32:22-Veiling 42:09-Caution against schism 53:44-Why the Latin vernacular?  1:04-Why pray the rosary This episode is brought to you by Select International Tours.  Click here to join Brooke on pilgrimage.  Click here to learn more about Benedictus by Sophia Press.

Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap. and Linda Isaiah join Brooke on location in Cleveland, OH from the Arise retreat. How do we change our pattern of thinking and allow God's peace to truly rein in our lives? How do we handle grief and suffering in our lives? Father Tuscan and Linda Isaiah discuss this, and more. 

Susan Brinkmann is a specialist on New Age Spirituality and the Occult. Sue is an author/journalist and Editor of Women of Grace Journal: For Daily Prayer & Reflection. Her latest book Fight Like a Catholic: Spiritual Warfare in the Catholic Tradition is available now.   Prayer to Our Lady: Tuus sum ego, salvum me fac (I am thine, Holy Virigin, save me).   This episode is brought to you by Select International Tours. Click here to join Brooke on pilgrimage.

On this episode: Resources for celebrating the sacred time of Holy Week and Easter Sunday. In this "best of" episode, Fr. Leo Patalinghug shares menu ideas in a fusion of faith and food.  Plus, tools and tips for making the most of the holy days leading up to the Feast of the Holy Resurrection.  Special thanks to our program sponsor, Select International Tours. Click here to join Brooke on pilgrimage. 

TRAVEL: What You Need to Know. In this episode Edita Krunic, founder and president of Select International Tours sits down to discuss the landscape of  global travel. Covering  travel expectations, inspiration, misinformation and preparation. Click here to learn more about the pilgrimages discussed on this episode.  Click here for Select to Give.

On this episode: A look at The Confession of Saint Patrick. Our favorite Irish monk, Brother Richard Hendrick is back on the show to look at the writing of Saint Patrick,  Click here for Brother Richard's poem, Lockdown.  Click here for the animated version of Lockdown. Click here to read the full text of The Confession of St. Patrick. Click here to join Brooke on pilgrimage.    Saint Patrick, pray for us!

On this episode: Journalist Bree A. Dail sits down for a candid discussion about the media.  Bree is a contributor to Newsmax, Lifesite News, and National Catholic Register. We talk about censorship, fake news, Big Tech, and finding truth in a "post-truth" media age. Thank you to Bree for joining us from Rome!    Thank you to our sponsor, Select International Tours. Click here to join Brooke on pilgrimage. 

On this episode: Chaldean priest and influencer, Fr. Simon Esshaki. Fr. Simon talks about Tik Tok -currently the fastest growing social media platform in the world. Father gives us a candid look at his his popularity on the app, how he navigates the negative comments, as well as the hopeful, inspiring feedback.   Special thanks to our sponsor, Select International Tours. Click here to join Brooke on pilgrimage. 

On this episode: Paul Darrow shares his story. At one point, over 90 percent of Paul's friends died of AIDS. Paul was an international male fashion model living a life of extraordinary decadence. He traveled all over the world, rubbing shoulders with some of the world's wealthiest and most influential people.  Then, an unlikely encounter with a nun wearing an eye patch changed his life forever.   Paul's story is about living and learning, grieving, healing, and the magnanimous mercy of God.    Click here to see the movie Desire of the Everlasting Hills Click here for Courage International.  Click here for EnCourage, a a ministry within Courage dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions.   Click here to reserve a spot on pilgrimage (and save!) with Select International Tours. 

Welcome to a brand new season of the show! Thank you to our brand new sponsor, Select International Tours.Click here to learn how you can save $500 on pilgrimage per couple (or friend) *for a limited time.   On this episode, Dr. Charles McGuire talks about the history and beauty of chant in the Catholic church and how it relates to our Lenten journey.  BONUS - Dr. McGuire curated a special playlist just for you!  Click here to access the beautiful music. Click here for Dr. McGuire's playlist notes.   Enjoy the show? Please consider becoming a Podbean Patron. Click here for details. Thank you for your support! We love hearing from you. Feedback is always welcome at: TheBrookeTaylorShow@gmail.com      

A brand new season of The Brooke Taylor Show is getting ready to launch. Compelling guests, giveaways and exciting updates are in store. In this mini-episode, take a sneak peek inside the next few shows and what to expect. Plus, Brooke shares a few big announcements.  Click here to subscribe to Brooke's You Tube channel. Click here for Select International Tours and save on pilgrimage.    

On this bonus episode: Brooke's husband, Jim opens up about his 50 pound weight loss.  Jim shares why he decided it was time to make a life change and how he did it. In addition to the health and fitness transformation, Jim discusses his love for the Liturgy of the Hours.  Click here for the Praying Latin website. Click here for the Jocko podcast with Jonny Kim. Click here to join Brooke and Fr. John Michael Paul on pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

This is the last episode of the season! Thank you for supporting The Brooke Taylor Show and for all the many ways you inspire our team and keep the show going. There are lots of exciting things coming! On today's show: Special guest Shibly Kando takes us on a retreat to Bethlehem, his home. Hear what it's like to live so near the birth of Jesus Christ and about the customs and faith of the people. Shibly also talks about the lesser known challenges of living as a Christian in the West Bank.   To support families in Bethlehem, click here. 

On this episode: special guest Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs. Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs is a contemporary sacred artist in the perennial Western tradition. She is dedicated in particular to reviving techniques from the Renaissance and Baroque eras to reveal the glory of God in the midst of today’s ecclesial and civilizational crises. Her art decorates churches, schools, and private homes throughout the Americas and Europe. In 2017 she was asked to create a painting for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.   You don't want to miss this beautiful Advent "art retreat" with Gwyneth.  Click here for her shop.   Join Brooke on pilgrimage. Click here for more information.

On this episode: Preparing for Advent. Plus, special guest Fr. Frank Pavone, President of Priests for Life shares a powerful message.  Support the work of Fr. Pavone here. Let us know your thoughts about the show at Thebrooketaylorshow@gmail.com Your feedback is so appreciated. Join Brooke on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Click here for details.   

On this episode: Special guest Kendra Von Esh talks about her life of getting high and living an illegal and immoral life and the moment that changed everything. You don't want to miss Kendra's extraordinary witness of redemption and mercy.  Plus: Learning about the attentive life vs. the scattered life. Enjoy the show? Please consider becoming a Podbean Patron. Click here for more details.    We love hearing from you! Feedback is always welcome at: TheBrookeTaylorShow@gmail.com    

On this this election themed episode, we focus on what it really means to "choose a winner." Special guest Fr. Gregory Jensen joins Brooke to talk about the 2020 election.  Fr. Gregory Jensen, Ph.D.  is a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-USA. Currently, he is the priest of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Church, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, don't miss Linda Isaiah for a bonus segment at the end of the show.    Enjoy the show? Please consider becoming a Podbean Patron. Click here to support the ministry.  Thank you for your support! Feedback: TheBrookeTaylorShow@gmail.com Join Brooke in the Holy Land, October 28-November 27, 2021. Click here for more information.