Lessons & Letters

Today’s episode is inspired by a special event I attended at St. Andrew’s in Columbus—a beautiful, candlelit dinner for 8th graders and their parents, where I had the privilege of sharing a message of faith. Reflecting on that night, Tanner and I decided to each write down 5 things we wish we’d known in high school. So, in this episode, we’re bringing you our combined list of 10 life lessons, hoping that one or more might speak to you. Let’s dive in!

AHH! I am SO excited because two of my very best friends, Callie Meyer (Cal) and Catherine McNamara (Cat) joined me on the Lessons & Letters podcast to discuss all things FRIENDSHIP... 1:30 - Introduction to Callie & Cat 5:00 - Backtracking - from acquaintances to a beautiful friendship- and how God was weaving the friendship when we didn’t even see it 9:08- How can you show up for friends when they’re in a completely different season than you? 17:00 - Assuming good intent & assuming how your friends are doing 22:30 - Tell tale signs you’re in a good friendship 27:00 - Making friendships from ground zero 39:45 - Friendships fizzling & over-dramatized friendship breakups 45:45 - What destroys a friendship? 53:30 - “Praying behind their back” & how faith plays out in friendships 1:01 - Lessons & Letters

Tune in as Brooke Taylor deep dives into all things: 2:15 - Brooke Taylor, wife, mom, author, blogger, podcaster, retreat leader, radio host (what can’t she do!?) shares who she is & her reversion to the Catholic faith 7:30 - What’s your defining reason for being Catholic? 10:45 - Truth, Beauty, Goodness 13:40 - The Sacred Heart of Jesus, what this devotion means for Brooke + her family and home enthronement 19:00 - I thirst: why does Jesus say this? 25:00 - Practical ways to Catholify your home - physically and spiritually speaking 30:00 - The seeds mothers plant in children 33:30 - Devotions to the saints and Mary: why do Catholics have this? 37:30: Journey from woman, to wife, to motherhood: advice for all the stepping stones and Brooke’s own little way 47:00 - Models for our life and the responsibility of who we say we are 57:00 - Brooke’s Lesson & Letter Find Brooke on IG: https://www.instagram.com/1brooketaylor/ Brooke's Website: https://brooketaylor.us/

Avery and her Dad are gonna talk career advice, leadership and relationship advice. How did you build this? How to not succumb to easy wins, but rather be patient in pursing the long term goal The good four letter word, RISK What makes you a successful leader? How to create a work life balance Relationship Advice 

Stop waiting until the clock strikes 5pm on Friday. EVERY DAY IS THE WEEKEND if you have that mindset. My uncle, mentor and advice giver, Mike Nolan, shares how he lives every day like it's the weekend. In this episode we cover how to live every day like it's the weekend, why asking other people questions benefits you and more.