Episodes

7 hours ago
Encouragement for New Homeschool Routines
7 hours ago
7 hours ago
Calming the Homeschool Chaos!
It’s springtime and we’re getting organized again. Today, to help us calm the chaos, we welcome back catechist, author, and homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to offer some Encouragement for New Routines!
Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedeepco/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
What I Learned as a Homeschool Mom
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
From Mom to Mentor: Maureen Wittmann Reflects on 25 Years of Homeschooling Wisdom In this heartfelt episode, veteran homeschool mom and Homeschool Connections co-founder Maureen Wittmann shares what she learned through more than 25 years of homeschooling—academically, spiritually, and personally. From discovering a love for math and history to growing in her Catholic faith and becoming a better mom, Maureen reflects on the beautiful, transformative journey of homeschooling. This episode is full of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration for homeschoolers at every stage.
👉 Whether you're a brand-new homeschooler or nearing the finish line, you’ll walk away uplifted and reminded of the deeper purpose behind the homeschool life.
You can find Maureen at https://homeschoolconnections.com/about-homeschool-connections/
NHERI - National Home Education Research Institute at https://nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Jerome Lejeune: A Saintly Scientist for God’s Little Ones
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Homeschooling Saints Podcast Episode 238: New Picture Book on Venerable Jerome Lejeune with Ana Braga Henebry! Today’s guest has written a charming New Picture Book on Venerable Jerome Lejeune, the Catholic doctor who devoted his career to God’s children with Down’s Syndrome.
Ordering link: Jerome Lejeune: Saintly Geneticist by Ana Braga-Henebry https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/jerome-lejeune
Recommended Resource for Teens and Adults: Jerome Lejeune: A Man of Science and Conscience: https://ignatius.com/jerome-lejeune-jlp/
Well Read Mom (Catholic women's book club): https://wellreadmom.com/
Another lovely conversation with Ana Braga-Henebry: Episode 54: How to Foster Religious Vocations in Your Homeschool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCNEwLxmKk
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
The Thoughtful Home: Episode 237
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Our homes—the sacred places we raise our families--are all unique like we are. But how do we make our homes places of thriving for the whole family? Today’s guest, Dia Boyle, is here with her delightful new book, The Thoughtful Home.
Find Dia Boyle at: www.diaboyle.com
The Thoughtful Home by Dia Boyle: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-thoughtful-home
or
Essay mentioned: The Drift from Domesticity, by G.K. Chesterton, https://catholiclibrary.org/library/view?docId=/Contemporary-EN/XCT.165.html&chunk.id=00000011
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
How Anyone Can Study Philosophy--Fruitfully! Episode 236
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Today’s guest is our good friend, Dr. Sam Nicholson, here to explain How Anyone Can Study Philosophy--Fruitfully!
Find Dr. Sam Nicholson:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/sam-nicholson
Contact:
scn8v@virginia.edu
Recommended Resources:
Books by Lloyd P. Gerson, https://amzn.to/4iHR2TZ
Dr. Peter Kreeft’s new series, Socrates’ Children, from Word on Fire Press:
https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/socrates-children-box-set
Frederick C. Copleston’s History of Philosophy: Vols 1-11: [Eleven-volume Set]
https://amzn.to/4izCwy1
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Teach Science with Joy and Wonder: Episode 235
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Joy. We want it for ourselves and the children we are educating. Today’s guest, Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, is here to share a new book your kids will love, so you can Teach Science with Joy and Wonder.
Find Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ at:
https://www.vaticanobservatory.va/en/who-are-we/staff/br-guy-j-consolmagno-s-j
Ordering information for A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science:
https://store.loyolapress.com/a-jesuits-guide-to-the-stars
Sacred Space Astronomy:
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org
Faith and Science Resources:
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/education/faith-science-resource-center
Also recommended:
H.A. Rey’s astronomy guide for children: The Stars: A New Way to See Them:
https://amzn.to/3DOcNm9
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Boys in Motion: Homeschooling Active Sons: Episode 234
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
So today, we’re talking with homeschooling mom Kaitlin Zara about embracing the beauty and challenge of Boys in Motion: Homeschooling Active Sons!
For more on this topic, see Kaitlin's article Homeschool Hack: The Power of Movement for Enhanced Learning.
Kaitlin would love to hear from you!
She can be reached at: Kaitlinzara@gmail.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
A Compassionate Look at Kids & Screens: Episode 233
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
We’re not trying to be judgy here. We all use them. But there’s a deeper conversation to be had. Today, Amanda Woodiel will help us to take A Compassionate Look at Kids & Screens.
Contact Amanda at:
amanda.woodiel@gmail.com
The Messy Family Project episodes on technology:
https://messyfamilyproject.org/?s=technology
More podcast episodes with Amanda Woodiel:
Episode #186: Community Building Throughout the Year
https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/how-to-build-homeschool-community/
Episode #168: Homeschooling Through My Son’s Cancer
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-168-homeschooling-through-my-son-s-cancer/
Episode #37: Accepting Help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upd2EdzMqww
Episode #6: Tips for New Homeschoolers:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/top-tips-for-new-homeschooling-parents/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
The Final Harwood Mystery for Teens! Episode 232
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
One of our favorite Catholic authors, Antony Kolenc, is here to tell us about the climax of his incredible historical fiction series. We’re talking about The Final Harwood Mystery for Teens!
Find Antony Barone Kolenc here:
http://www.antonykolenc.com
Loyola's Curriculum Companions to the Harwood Mysteries:
https://www.harwoodmysteries.com/curriculum-companions
Tony’s Podcast:
http://www.antonykolenc.com/the-shepherds-pie
Catholic Teen Books:
https://www.catholicteenbooks.com
Also find Tony’s fiction webinar on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmiM-wGD_nc
Episode 97, with Tony Kolenc, Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-97-homeschooling-dad-lawyer-and-mystery-author
Episode 141, with Antony Kolenc, The Latest Harwood Mystery!
https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/the-latest-harwood-mystery
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
What Can a Busy Mom Give Up for Lent? Episode 231
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
You sacrifice every single day for the people you love, so to prepare for Lent, today I’m talking with catechist and homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to answer the burning question: What Can a Busy Mom Give Up for Lent?
Contact Olivia Spears:
https://intothedeep.co/contact
Email: hello@intothedeep.co
Holy Week Picture Study:
https://intothedeep.co/products/holy-week-picture-study
Lent devotional with Blessed is She:
https://blessedisshe.net/products/lent-devotional-for-women
A Lamp & a Light Lectio Divina Journal for Women:
https://intothedeep.co/collections/all-products/products/lectio-divina-journal-women
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer, Catholic radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host is Lisa Mladinich
Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints
Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.