The Homeschooling Saints Podcast

Teach Science with Joy and Wonder: Episode 235

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!

Boys in Motion: Homeschooling Active Sons: Episode 234

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.

A Compassionate Look at Kids & Screens: Episode 233

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.

 

The Final Harwood Mystery for Teens! Episode 232

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.

What Can a Busy Mom Give Up for Lent? Episode 231

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.

Homeschool Grad on Mission to Iraq: Episode 230

Homeschools around the world educate and graduate exceptional young adults, and we’re talking with one of them today! Margaret Wittmann is joining from eight time zones away, on a fascinating topic. She’s a Homeschool Grad on Mission to Iraq.

St. Thomas Mission Website:
https://www.stmiraq.org

Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/st.thomas.mission

Margaret’s email for anybody interested in the program:
margwittmann@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 the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.

Build a Family Culture in Times of Transition: Episode 229

Sometimes our families need to make unexpected changes, so the culture of our family stretches to adapt to the new normal. Today, Amanda Woodiel returns to share some creative ways to Build Family Culture in Times of Transition.

Contact Amanda at:
amanda.woodiel@gmail.com

 

Play, Party, Plan, https://www.playpartyplan.com/ 

More podcast episodes with Amanda Woodiel:

Episode #168: Homeschooling Through My Son’s Cancer
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-168-homeschooling-through-my-son-s-cancer

Episode #6: Tips for New Homeschoolers:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/top-tips-for-new-homeschooling-parents

Episode #37: Accepting Help
https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/accepting-help-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 the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.

The Fruits of a Homeschool Life: Episode 228

Ever wonder what it’s like to be all done with homeschooling and looking back on all the highlights and struggles—while savoring the beautiful results? Today’s guest is the joyful Bonnie Landry, here to share The Fruits of a Homeschool Life.

Find Bonnie Landry

Podcast
https://makejoynormal.buzzsprout.com

Website:
https://www.bonnielandry.ca

Other Homeschooling Saints episodes with Bonnie: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts_category/bonnie-landry-catholic-homeschool/

Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Maté MD, https://amzn.to/3VTNViO 

 

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.

Raising Your Kid to Be an Elite Worker: Episode 227

Our kids have a chance to be truly exceptional because of the countercultural way they’re being raised. Organic Farmer and homeschooling dad, Jesse Straight, is here with tips on Raising Your Kid to Be an Elite Worker

Jesse Straight’s website, including information about farm internships:
www.whiffletreefarmva.com

Write to Jesse:
jesse@whiffletreefarmva.com 

Whiffle Tree Farm store phone:
(540)-935-0600

The Lean Farm: How to Minimize Waste, Increase Efficiency, and Maximize Value and Profits with Less Work by Ben Hartman, https://amzn.to/3Dl0Pjd 

Fields of Farmers: Interning, Mentoring, Partnering, Germinating by Joel Salatin, https://amzn.to/4a5I145 

Wendel Berry, https://amzn.to/3ZMrCN4 

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, https://amzn.to/3WAJw4I 

 

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.

Episode 226: A Hidden Heartache: What Small Catholic Families Want You to Know

We Catholics rightly appreciate the generosity of heart and sense of calling that leads many homeschoolers to raise large, beautiful families. And thank God for them! But scattered among us are families with only one or two children, and some of them have experienced feelings of shame for the small size of their families, as if they don’t measure up in the eyes of others. So today, we’re talking with homeschooling mom Kaitlin Zara to bring to light A Hidden Heartache: What Small Catholic Families Want You to Know. 

Kaitlin would love to hear from you!
She can be reached at: Kaitlinzara@gmail.com 

The Unexpected Homeschooler Episode #217: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/unexpected-homeschooler/ 

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.