Episodes

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Episode 197: Holy Week with Young Children
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
For adults, Holy Week is a time of powerful liturgies, deep prayer, and the profoundly moving recollection of Our Savior’s passion. Our challenge can be to share this sacred time with the little ones in our families. Today’s guest, homeschooling mom, Alex Resch, will share her family’s strategies for Holy Week with Young Children.
Find Alex Resch’s blog on liturgical living at Ora et Schola:
https://www.oraetschola.com
More from Alex Resch:
Holy Week:
https://www.oraetschola.com/holy-week-homeschool-activities/
Maundy Thursday:
https://www.oraetschola.com/maundy-thursday/
FREE Holy Week Homeschool Activity Guide:
https://ora-et-schola.ck.page/6e4805829a
At Home Holy Hour - Annabelle Moseley:
https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/awakewithchrist
Catholic Icing Scriptural Lunch and Cookbook:
https://shop.catholicicing.com/product/holy-week-easter-cookbook/
Info on the Triduum:
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/triduum
Plenary Indulgences during Lent and Holy Week:
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250849/how-to-gain-a-plenary-indulgence-during-lent-2022
Tomb Cookies:
https://hildaskitchenblog.com/recipe/the-tomb-is-empty-resurrection-cookies/
Christ-centered Easter basket scavenger hunt:
https://happyhomefairy.com/christ-centered-easter-morning-scavenger-hunt-preschoolers-free-printable/
Benjamin’s Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs, by Melody Carlson:
https://www.amazon.com/Benjamins-Box-Story-Resurrection-Eggs/dp/0310715059
Episode #193: Annabelle Moseley: Living the Catholic Holy Hour in Your Home:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/living-the-holy-hour-in-your-homeschool/
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.

Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Episode 195: Eight Ways to Win the Battle for Peace in Your Homeschool
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Peace. We all want it for ourselves and for our families, but it can be such a struggle. Today’s guest, Jennifer Smarsh, has wonderful insights on some of the “dragons” we need to slay. So stick around for Eight Ways to Win the Battle for Peace in Your Homeschool.
You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here: byhisgracejs@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/jen.smarsh
Jennifer is also scheduled to be a speaker for The Catholic Homeschool Conference 2024, https://catholichomeschoolconference.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.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Episode 194: Courage in Homeschooling
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
It takes guts to homeschool, as we struggle with the almost daily insecurities that come with the territory. Am I really doing what’s best for my child? Am I doing it right? Am I good enough to carry this through? Today, it’s a joy to welcome back homeschooling mom Olivia Spears to talk about Courage in Homeschooling.
Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact
Instagram: @intothedeep
Resource links:
• Unit Study on the Beatitudes, https://intothedeep.co/collections/all-products/products/the-beatitudes-unit-study
• Apostles Story Cards, https://intothedeep.co/collections/all-products/products/the-apostles-story-cards
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 Feb 07, 2024
Episode 192: Living the Holy Hour in Your Homeschool
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Even in the midst of so much important learning and growing, drawing our families closer to the Heart of Christ has to be our first priority. So, today, author and homeschooling mom Annabelle Moseley is here, to tell us about Living the Holy Hour in Your Homeschool!
Find Annabelle Moseley and bonus resources:
https://www.catholicholyhour.com/awake-with-christ/
Find Annabelle Moseley at:
https://tourguideofwonder.com
The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers:
https://www.avemariapress.com/products/ave-prayer-book-for-catholic-mothers
Links to her two podcasts:
https://wcatradio.com/destinationsainthood
https://wcatradio.com/thensingsmysoul
Other books:
https://www.annabellemoseley.com/2021/01/our-house-sacred-heart
https://www.annabellemoseley.com/2019/11/sacred-braille
Sacred Braille: The Rosary as Masterpiece by Annabelle Moseley: https://amzn.to/3UsQzMo
Our House of the Sacred Heart: Art, Prayers & Reflections towards Consecration to the Sacred Heart by Annabelle Moseley: https://amzn.to/3waFBBi
Link to joining 33-Day Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
https://www.annabellemoseley.com/consecration-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=newsletter210908
YouTube Devotional Series:
Seven Sorrows Devotion Prayer Companion video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnQLfD212V4
Seven Sorrows Rosary Prayer Companion video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fb-6WDBcZ0
Prayer Companion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Z6_SaSY_c
Prayer Companion to the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qa1pNf2clM
Prayer Companion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBcdzzm9VIo
Prayer Companion to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8do6WvVDLs4
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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Episode 191: Lent with Littles
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Lent challenges adults on so many levels—through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving—and especially through cultivating a humble and contrite spirit. But what does that look like when our homes and hearts are occupied with young children? Today’s guest, homeschooling mom, Alex Resch, is here to share her tips on Lent with Littles.
Lent with Littles:
https://www.oraetschola.com/2024/01/20/catholic-lent-with-littles
Alex Resch’s blog (for more on the liturgical year):
https://www.oraetschola.com
Resources:
Children's Lenten Journals: https://dumb-ox.com/collections/lent/products/a-lenten-journal-for-children
Holy Heroes- free activities for every day of Lent
https://lentenadventure.com
Ash Wednesday coloring page:
http://www.holyheroes.net/la/AshWed-ColoringPage.pdf
Stations of the Cross Eggs:
https://www.catholicicing.com/stations-of-cross-eggs-for-catholic/
Be a Heart: (she usually puts out a free Lenten Guide)
https://beaheart.com
Stations of the Cross coloring pages:
https://www.reallifeathome.com/printable-stations-of-the-cross-for-children
Catholic Family Crate Lent Resources:
https://catholicfamilycrate.com/collections/lent-triduum
Catholic All Year:
https://catholicallyear.com
Scott Hahn Lenten Cookbook:
https://www.amazon.com/Lenten-Cookbook-Scott-Hahn/dp/1644134691
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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Episode 190: Nobis Pacem! A Fully Accredited Hispanic Curriculum!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
What a joy it is to know that each of our families is a unique expression of the family of God, and through homeschooling, to cultivate that beautiful individuality in the human person, our culture, and our language! Today, our guest is Marisol Rodero, a homeschooling mom, who is here to tell us about her family’s Nobis Pacem: A Fully Accredited Hispanic Curriculum!
Contact Marisol Rodero:
Info@nobispacem.com
Nobis Pacem Curriculum:
https://nobispacem.com
Instagram: @nobispacemhomeschool
Facebook: Nobis Pacem Academy
https://www.facebook.com/nobispacemhomeschool
Curriculum review of Nobis Pacem:
https://www.mommymaestra.com/2016/11/homeschool-curriculum-spanish-nobis-pacem.html
Jennifer Mackintosh: https://jenmackintosh.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.
Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Episode 189: The Faith of Catholic Kids Around the World
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
It is an incredible blessing when our kids can draw inspiration from other Catholic children around the globe in living out their faith in their own beautiful and unique cultures. Today, Clara Davison is here with a resource that helps our families learn from The Faith of Catholic Kids Around the World.
Find Clara Davison at:
https://holyheroes.com
Free Lenten Resources at HolyHeros.com:
https://lentenadventure.com
Homeschooling Saints Podcast Episode 155: The Very Young Catholic Project, with Emily Koczela
Other episodes with Clara Davison of Holy Heroes:
Catholic Homeschool Advent Resources
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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday May 10, 2023
Episode 161: What’s Special About Human Nature vs. Other Creatures?
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Like many of you, I love the beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom as expressions of the amazing creativity of God, but I am so glad to be a human being, made in His image. Today’s guest, Dave Palmer, is here to discuss, What’s Special About Human Nature vs. Other Creatures?
Dave Palmer's book and social media found here…
https://amzn.to/3NVMGwm
Dave’s courses at Homeschool Connections:
https://tinyurl.com/4skjac2p
Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day
https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708
Dave’s Facebook page for St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone where he regularly posts videos teaching on the Summa Theologica for everyone!
https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/
Dave's Youtube page with videos teaching the Summa Theologica…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRZIS5557HP9fPQd3LX-4A/videos?view_as=subscriber
Aeterni Patris | Pope Leo XIII
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_04081879_aeterni-patris.html
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling 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

Wednesday May 13, 2020
Episode 41: Building a Network When Your Children Are Small, Part II
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Episode 41: Building a Network When Your Children Are Small, Part II
In Episode 4 of this podcast, in August 2019, I had the delightful opportunity to interview a young Catholic mom, AnneMarie Miller, who was really struggling to build community for her children, because they are both still too young for most homeschool programs. She had some great ideas to try, and we agreed to have her back to give a progress report! So, stay tuned for Part Two of "Building a Network When Your Children Are Small"!
Find AnneMarie Here:
Sacrifice of Love (blog): http://marianninja.blogspot.com/
Listen to Part I of this topic here: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/buiding-a-network-when-your-children-are-small/ or view here: https://youtu.be/BVdVSN1NT-U?si=SwtAo4tMEUDgF-AF
Today's Short Feature: Dan Louzonis, Einstein Blueprint
Topic: Setting Goals
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.
*This post contains affiliate links.

Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Episode 36: Good Books and Good Friends
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Episode 36: Good Books and Good Friends
It’s difficult to form children in God’s truth and his holy virtues, when you’re battling outside influences that seep in from the culture. Today we’re talking with Catholic author TM Gaouette about the power of Good Books and Good Friends.
Find Tai Gaouette here:
www.tmgaouette.com
Find more great resources at https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/
Short Feature: Dan Louzonis's Einstein Blueprint
Topic: Teaching Our Kids About Debt
Find Dan here: https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/
Find his 15-year-old son, John, here: https://kidsgetrich.com/book
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online Program
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.