Episodes

Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Episode 64: Simple Habits for Great Nutrition--On a Budget!
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Episode 64: Simple Habits for Great Nutrition--On a Budget!
We all want to feed our families well, but we need to stay within our budgets! Today, we’re having a fun and illuminating chat with Dr. Kerrie Berends, who will help us to build Simple Habits for Great Nutrition—on a Budget!
Dr. Berends: Dr_berends@msn.com
Her courses at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/people/kerrie-berrends-phd
Harvard Eating Plate: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/
Mayo Clinic Food Substitution Guide (for recipe hacks!) https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/healthy-recipes/art-20047195
Past Episode with Dr. Berends:
Episode 51: Why Phys-Ed is Important, Even if You and Your Kids Are NOT Athletic!
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/why-phys-ed-is-important-even-if-you-and-your-kids-are-not-athletic/
Recipe Generator sites:
https://hip2save.com/tips/best-recipe-generators/
No short feature, today.
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich

Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Episode 63: Celebrating the Octave and Epiphany
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Episode 63: Celebrating the Octave and Epiphany
In the secular world, Christmas day is a huge letdown. But in our beautiful Catholic traditions, we’re just getting started having fun! Today, it is a great joy to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to tell us about Celebrating the Christmas Octave and Epiphany! Don’t miss this!
Find Kendra Tierney:
https://catholicallyear.com
Find Kendra’s book!
https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx
To connect with Kendra on all her social media platforms and ministries, click this link:
https://catholicallyear.com/about/
Today's Short Feature:
A.J. Cattapan, PhD: Books & Blessings
Topic: Theresa Linden's "Life-Changing Love"
Contact: https://www.ajcattapan.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich

Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Episode 62: A Dickensian Christmas
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Episode 62: A Dickensian Christmas
What is often described as the "magic" of Christmas is something deeper and more meaningful, which can be expressed through great works of literature. Our guest today is the distinguished scholar, Anthony Esolen, to help us imagine and create a Dickensian Christmas.
Find Dr. Esolen:
At Magdalen College: https://magdalen.edu/dr-anthony-esolen-joins-the-faculty-at-magdalen-college/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyEsolen/
Through his books: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyEsolen/
Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real
Contact: https://www.chantal-howard.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich

Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Episode 61: The Inspirational Power of Biographies
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Episode 61: The Inspirational Power of Biographies
Delving into the lives of extraordinary people can ignite our imaginations and help us define a vision for our own lives. Today, we’re talking with Catholic scholar and homeschooling dad, Joseph Pearce, about The Inspirational Power of Biographies.
Find Joseph: https://jpearce.co/
Other podcast episodes with Joseph Pearce:
Episode 8: The Role of the Father in Homeschooling https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/the-role-of-the-father-in-homeschooling/
Episode 13: Inspiring Your Children to Love Literature https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/inspiring-our-children-to-love-literature/
www.ignatiuscriticaleditions.com
www.homeschoolconnectionsonline.com
Today’s Short Feature:
Celeste Behe, Homeschool Housefly Topic: Knowing and Growing Through Biography
Contact: http://celestebehe.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Resources
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich

Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Episode 60: Tips on Having a Chesterton-Inspired Advent and Christmas!
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Episode 60: Tips on Having a Chesterton-Inspired Advent and Christmas!
GK Chesterton and his devoted wife, Frances, offered joy and friendship to everyone who knew them. Today’s guest, author Nancy Brown, will give us some Tips on Having a Chesterton-Inspired Advent and Christmas!
Contact: Nancy@Nancy-Brown.com
Nancy’s books and other resources: The Woman Who Was Chesterton: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/frances-chesterton/
How Far Is It To Bethlehem, Frances's poetry: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/how-far-is-it-to-bethlehem/
The Chestertons and the Golden Key: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/the-chestertons-and-the-golden-key/
Father Brown Reader: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/the-father-brown-reader/
“An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered.” – “On Running After One's Hat,” All Things
Considered More Chesterton Quotes: https://www.chesterton.org/quotations/timeless-truths/
4 O'Clock Central Thursdays LIVE Rosary with the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton - https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety/
Sign up for Daily Advent
Reflections with Gilbert and Frances Chesterton at: https://www.chesterton.org/advent-reflection-2020/
Uncommon Sense PODCAST: https://www.chesterton.org/uncommonsense/
Uncommon Sense Podcast on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LcgcEiUXi4&list=PLm8wkRUR11aq5ItJvqHtt7JXi7s6Ph0Vn
Today’s Short Feature: Dan Louzonis, Einstein Blueprint Topic: Deprive Your Kids!
Contact:
https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/
Tips on Having a Chesterton-Inspired Advent and Christmas!
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich