Episodes

Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Episode 44: Homeschooling 101—Part One
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Episode 44: Homeschooling 101—Part One with Maureen Wittmann
Are you new to homeschooling or need a refreshing look at some basic ideas that will help you get focused for the year? Today I have the privilege of interviewing a great homeschooling veteran, Maureen Wittman, in a two-part episode that will calm your fears, inspire you, and give you confidence for this great adventure. Stay tuned for Homeschooling 101—Part One!
Find Maureen at https://homeschoolconnections.com/about-homeschool-connections/#directors
• Orton Gillingham https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/what-is-the-orton-gillingham-approach/
• Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, by Laura Berquist https://www.ignatius.com/Designing-Your-Own-Classical-Curriculum-P596.aspx
No Short Feature in this episode.
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 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.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Episode 17: Keeping the JOY in Christmas
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Episode 17: Keeping the JOY in Christmas
Ho, Ho, Ho. How’s your Christmas spirit, so far? Have you ever wondered where the joy goes, in the midst of all the busyness of managing your home, your children’s education, and the intensity of Advent? Bonnie Landry is here to tell us about Keeping the Joy in Christmas!
Bonnie’s workshop video series is now available FREE on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFLgPpibMXI&list=PL-Ng60JqrF0SBJdTKdxXJ_EO_6zMVJNAx
Visit Bonnie's website to check out her blog and other homeschooling resources, bonnielandry.ca
Recommended Books: Bonnie’s books on Amazon: Homeschooling, Simplified series Revolution of Mercy, https://amzn.to/3GgA0uM
Also mentioned: • Fontanini resin crèche figures (search online) • The Bride’s Tree Tradition: https://www.bonnielandry.ca/blog-1/brides-tree-a-beautiful-catholic-tradition-of-enigmatic-origin
O Night Divine blog, by Mary Ellen Barrett: https://maryellenb.typepad.com/o_night_divine/archives.html
O Radiant Dawn: 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath, by Lisa Hendey (affiliate link)
Short Feature: Books and Blessings with A.J. Cattapan The Perfect Blindside, by Leslea Wahl
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 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.
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Episode 14: The Grace of Enough
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Episode 14: The Grace of Enough
Is your family too busy and stressed to enjoy your life together? Haley Stewart and her family were sick of the rat race, so they sold their house and signed on for a year-long internship on a sustainable farm. Stay tuned to find out how the simplicity of their new life set this family free to live the Gospel and rediscover joy.
Find Haley Stewart:
Her podcast: https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com/podcast/
Her blog: https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com/
Haley's book, The Grace of Enough: https://amzn.to/3SsQOEG
Haley recommends The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander: https://amzn.to/3HQJAFs
Today's short feature is Chantal Howard's "From Ideal to Real"
Topic: The Jesus Prayer in the Closet
You can find Chantal at https://www.aromarosary.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer 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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Episode 13: Inspiring Our Children to Love Literature
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Episode 13: Inspiring Our Children to Love Literature
There’s nothing like a really good book, whether it’s a fictional story told well or great ideas from great minds. Today, we’re talking with a well-known Catholic scholar and homeschooling dad, Joseph Pearce, about Inspiring Your Children to Love Literature.
Find Joseph Pearce:
Joseph’s personal website: https://jpearce.co/
Joseph's books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UCuxqq
(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 was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice is Dave Palmer 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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Episode 11 Solutions to Homeschooling Science
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Episode 11: Solutions to Homeschooling Science
Have you ever dissected a fish on your kitchen counter and then tried to get the eyeball under a microscope? I have, and my daughter and I made quite a mess together. We could have used some advice from today’s guest, Tom Frederick, here to discuss Some Pros and Cons of Doing Science at Home.
Links to online labs and other resources mentioned or referred to in this week's podcast:
https://physics.ccsu.edu/LEMAIRE/genphys/virtual_physics_labs.htm
http://www.physicslab.org/Default.aspx
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives
https://www.edinformatics.com/HTML5/html5-physics-simulations.html
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/teaching-resources/tipsForUsingPhet
Find Tom Frederick here: http://www.physicsisphun.org/
https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/thomas-frederick/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassfrederick/
Today’s Short Feature: Story Strands Illustrative Storytelling
Find Celeste Behe at http://celestebehe.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 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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Episode 10: How Homeschool Grads Perform in College
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Episode 10: How Homeschool Grads Perform in College
On average, homeschoolers measurably outperform traditionally-educated students in test scores, admission rates, and graduation rates. But is that the whole story? Megan Fassero, the Homeschool Outreach Coordinator for Benedictine College, will enlighten us on How Homeschool Grads Perform in College!
Learn More About Benedictine College: www.benedictine.edu
Request Benedictine’s Free Guide for Homeschoolers - www.benedictine.edu/homeschoolguide
Visit Benedictine on Homeschool Visit Day! - https://www.benedictine.edu/admission/visit/homeschool/index
2019 Inspire Conference - Planning With the Temperament God Gave You - https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/free-homeschool-help-videos
Today’s Short Feature:
Self-Employment
Find Dan Louzonis here: https://www.einsteinblueprint.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 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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Episode 9: Homeschooling Kids Who are Wired Differently
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Episode 9: Homeschooling Kids Who Are Wired Differently
Your child may be a very early reader, deeply focused on creative pursuits, and incredibly interesting as a human being—but what happens when that same child struggles with overstimulation, anxiety, or depression? Today’s guest is Ginny Kochis, here to discuss Homeschooling Kids Who Are Wired Differently.
Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/
More Recommended Resources:
Gifted Homeschoolers Forum
National Association for Gifted Children
SENGifted
Crushing Tall Poppies (gifted adults)
Today’s Short Feature: From Ideal to Real
Activities That Will Change Your Family Culture
Find Chantal Howard here: https://www.chantal-howard.com/ and https://www.aromarosary.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 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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Episode 8: The Role of the Father In Homeschooling
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Episode 8: The Role of the Father in Homeschooling
Homeschooling dads have a unique opportunity to lead their families and influence their children in ways that are personal, powerful, and pleasing to God. Today I have the honor of talking with one of my favorite authors, Joseph Pearce, about The Role of the Father in Homeschooling.
Find Joseph Pearce:
Joseph’s personal website: https://jpearce.co/
Race With the Devil: My Journey from Racial Hatred to Rational Love, by Joseph Pearce
Some music recommendations from Joseph Pearce:
Scythian: https://www.scythianmusic.com/
L’Angelus: https://www.langelus.com/
Joseph’s article, “Virtue vs. Virtuosity in Education”
Today's Short Feature: Books and Blessings
A Single Bead, by Stephanie Engelman
Find A.J. Cattapan here: https://www.ajcattapan.com/ and https://www.catholicteenbooks.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 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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Episode 7: Time Management Tips from a Homeschool Graduate
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Episode 7: Time Management Tips from a Homeschool Graduate
Homeschooled students get to develop unique skills and an outlook that strengthens them to live a very intentional life. Today I’m talking with Emily Henry, here to share some Time Management Tips from a Homeschool Graduate.
Find Emily Henry here: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/emily-henry/
Today's Short Feature: Story Strands Telling Bible Stories
Find Celeste Behe here: http://celestebehe.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 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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Episode 6: Top Tips for New Homeschooling Parents
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Episode 6: Top Tips for New Homeschooling Parents
Getting started with homeschooling can be overwhelming, but our guest is a homeschooling mom who loves to encourage and equip new homeschoolers! Today we’re talking with Amanda Woodiel about her Top Tips for New Homeschooling Parents.
Find Amanda Woodiel:
In a Place of Grace
CatholicMom.com
AmazingCatechists.com
12 Top Tips for New Homeschooling Families
Today’s Short Feature: Einstein Blueprint
Find Dan Louzonis here: https://www.einsteinblueprint.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 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.
*This post contains affiliate links.