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Learn more about Catholic Owned here: https://catholicowned.com/introduction In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield speaks with Brooke Joiner about her journey from being a Lutheran to converting to Catholicism, her decision to homeschool her children, and the founding of Catholic Owned, a platform aimed at supporting Catholic businesses. They discuss the importance of building a Catholic economy, the challenges faced by Catholic business owners, and the need for community support and excellence in service. Brooke shares her vision for Catholic Owned and how it aims to connect Catholic consumers with businesses that align with their values. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brooke Joiner and Catholic Owned02:58 Homeschooling Journey and Family Dynamics05:54 Conversion to Catholicism: A Personal Journey11:58 Meeting Her Husband and Building a Life Together18:07 The Birth of Catholic Owned: Vision and Mission23:58 Launching Catholic Owned: Initial Steps and Goals24:45 Launching a Catholic Economy26:09 Supporting Catholic Business Owners29:46 The Ripple Effect of Catholic Commerce33:53 Comparative Community Economies34:58 The Importance of Supporting Each Other38:11 Navigating Discounts and Value42:26 Striving for Excellence in Catholic Business52:11 Connecting with CatholicOwned

Building The New Catholic Economy with Brooke Joiner

Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers Senior Apologist, tackles the claim that the Bible cannot be trusted because it has scientific inaccuracies, specifically the verses that mention the Sun orbiting the Earth.

This is an excerpt from our Catholic Answers School of Apologetics online course. Learn more below!

Master the art of defending your faith! Jimmy Akin teaches this course titled Bible Difficulties - Part 1. Watch lectures, read materials, and take quizzes at your own pace. Sign up now!
https://www.schoolofapologetics.com/courses/bible-difficulties-part-1

DEBUNKING Geocentrist Bible Verses

In this powerfully enlightening episode, James is diving deep into the heart of manhood and uncovering the essence of personhood from a Catholic perspective! Get ready, gentlemen, because we're about to embark on a profound journey through "The Apocalypse of the Sovereign Self" with none other than Gil Bailie. Imagine a mix of deep spiritual insights and unwavering masculine strength as Gil, a founding member of The Colloquium on Violence and Religion, and a proud member of the esteemed Fellowship of Catholic Scholars, guides us through the rugged terrain of understanding our human identity. Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themanlycatholic?fan_landing=true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a> page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us: Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themanlycatholic/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a>.  Join our listener-only <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/492479926423068" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a> group Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a> page to see our manly and holy faces Resources mentioned in the episode: <ol><li>Purchase the book <a href="https://angelicopress.org/the-apocalypse-of-the-sovereign-self-gil-bailie" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a></li><li>Find out more about Gil <a href="https://cornerstoneforum.org/gil-bailie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a></li><li>"The Only <a href="https://notesfromaroom.com/2007/11/20/on-nights-like-this/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Poem</a>" by Leonard Cohen </li></ol> <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1766613/open_sms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Send us a text</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc">Support the show</a>Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Buy Me A Coffee </a>page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Subscribe to <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/?srsltid=AfmBOop9a5vs4nADbJWzrM5uRKucqTz9MLZekAty0bs78HwzGizeod2J" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TAN DIGITAL</a> and use code 'MANLYCATHOLIC' (case sensitive) to get 50% off ANY subscription Check out the <a href="https://ignatius.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ignatius Black Friday Sale</a> and be sure to Buy the Ignatius Study Bible Today! Be sure to<a href="https://x.com/manly_catholic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> follow us on X</a> for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a> page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our <a href="https://www.themanlycatholic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">website</a> Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Ep 82 - Revealing the Mystery of Personhood: A Catholic Exploration into the Divine Image Within Us

She is going to be playing for the U.S. Women's National lacrosse team. She is fresh off the second of back-to-back national championships with the University of Tampa women's lacrosse team, finishing 2025 with 40 goals and ten assists for 50 points in 14 games, including two goals in the national championship game. In 2024 she was named the Most Outstanding Player of both the NCAA Championship and the Sunshine State Conference Tournament. Before her three years with the Spartans, she started her collegiate career playing at the University of Maryland, where the team won the 2022 Big 10 Tournament. That followed a high school career where she was All-County in lacrosse, volleyball, and basketball. She has also served as the Head Coach of Calvary Christian girls lacrosse.