The Homeschool Connections Podcast

Episode 159: The Catholic Model for Family and Parenting

I think we’re all honestly a little tired of being told how to raise our kids—that’s part of why we homeschool! But the truth is, there are times when we all need a little guidance. You’re going to enjoy our guest today, homeschooling dad, Tom Weishaar, here to discuss The Catholic Model for Family and Parenting!

You can find Tom at CatholicCounselors.com! https://catholiccounselors.com/tele-counseling-services/

 

The CatholicHOM app can be found here:
https://www.catholichom.com

 

The Militia of the Immaculata
https://militiaoftheimmaculata.com

 

Things Worth Dying For, by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput
https://www.amazon.com/Things-Worth-Dying-Thoughts-Living/dp/1250239788

 

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

Episode 158: Building Strong Catholics in K-8th Grade

Many of us homeschool because we want to raise our children to be authentic disciples of Jesus Christ. Today’s guest, Dr. Ben Akers, is here to tell us about the Word of Life series, designed for Building Strong Catholics in K-8th Grade! 

Word of Life
https://www.wordoflifeseries.org

 

Formed
https://formed.org

 

Amen app
https://amenapp.org

 

Find Dr. Ben Akers
https://www.augustineinstitute.org/faculty-and-staff/benjamin-d-akers-s-t-d

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

Episode 157: Importance of Outdoorsmanship for Boys

The great outdoors can help us build many virtues, and our guest today, Michael Boucher, is here to tell us about the Importance of Outdoorsmanship for Boys in our Catholic homeschools.

Find Michael Boucher: mikekanoe@aol.com 
Michael’s new book! The Snipe Hunters’ Deadly Catch at Muskrat Creek, https://amzn.to/41kXeIy

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

 

Episode 156: Guideposts for Discerning God’s Will

We all hit turning-points in our lives where decisions have to be made, and we so want to make the right ones! Today’s guest is ministry leader and homeschooling dad, Charbel Raish, here to give us some Guideposts for Discerning God’s Will.

Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/

 

St. Therese 5-day Novena:

https://reconciledtoyou.com/posts/powerful-5-day-novena-to-st-therese-worthrevisit/

 

Pray More Novenas

https://www.praymorenovenas.com

 

Pray for resolution on Parousia’s office space!

Charbel's Recommended Resources for Discernment:

Pray, Decide, and Don't Worry, by Bobby and Jackie Angel and Fr. Mike Schmitz
https://store.parousiamedia.com/pray-decide-and-dont-worry-five-steps-to-discerning-gods-will-bobby-jackie-angel-fr-mike-schmitz-ascension-paperback/

 

Discerning God's Will, by Father Larry Richards
https://store.parousiamedia.com/discerning-gods-will/

 

Making the Most of Spiritual Direction, by Antonio P. Villahoz
https://store.parousiamedia.com/making-the-most-of-spiritual-direction-antonio-p-villahoz-scepter-paperback/

 

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

Episode 155: The Very Young Catholic Project

Today’s guest is traveling around the world, visiting extensively with one Catholic family at a time, in every single time zone! And for each of those experiences, she produces a beautifully photographed story of the Catholic children and how they live their faith! Join me in talking with the amazing Emily Koczela about The Very Young Catholic Project.

Emily’s website with great videos of her travels:
www.veryyoungcatholic.com

 

Emily’s book series so far!
https://holyheroes.com/collections/very-young-catholic-project

 

Readings of some book chapters are available as videos on YouTube: (Just search for Very Young Catholic.)

The project email: 
veryyoungcatholic@gmail.com

 

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

Episode 154: Advantages of Homeschooling vs. Brick-and-Mortar School

People often ask us why we educate our kids at home, and today’s guest, veteran homeschool mom and entrepreneur, Kerri Davison, will share some of the most important Advantages of Homeschooling vs. Brick-and-Mortar School.

Holy Heroes
https://holyheroes.com

 

Contact Kerri Davison:
kerri@holyheroes.com

 

The global Very Young Catholics series by Emily Koczela:
https://holyheroes.com/search?q=very%20young%20catholics

 

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

Episode 153: Panel: Dad’s Special Gifts

There’s nothing like a daddy in the whole world, and the spiritual leadership and excitement they bring to family life are worth celebrating. We have a wonderful panel today, and we’re talking about: Dad’s Special Gifts.

Find Mike Aquilina:
https://fathersofthechurch.com/about-mike-aquilina/

 

Find Walter Crawford:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltercrawford/

 

Find Tom Weishaar:
https://catholiccounselors.com/tele-counseling-services/

 

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

Episode 152: Panel: How Three Moms Homeschool Their Toddlers

When it comes to educating our youngest children, there are probably as many approaches as there are families. That’s why today, we’ve brought together a panel of experts to share How Three Moms Homeschool Their Toddlers.

Find Eleanor Bourg Nicholson:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/eleanor-bourg-nicholson/

Find Olivia Spears:
Into the Deep: https://intothedeep.co

On Instagram: @intothedeepco

 

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

Related blog articles:

Homeschooling Kindergarten

Homeschool Preschool: Math & Science

48 Picture Books for the Well-Rounded Catholic Child

Episode 151: Three Ways to Magnify God in Your Homeschool

In the first chapter of Luke’s Gospel, Our Lady declared in her beautiful canticle of praise that her soul magnified the Lord. Wouldn’t it be amazing to take that same spirit and cultivate it in the life of our families? Today’s guest, Chantal Howard, is here to share Three Ways to Magnify God in Your Homeschool!

Find Chantal Howard:
https://www.chantal-howard.com

 

Chantal’s stunning hand-made rosaries:
https://www.aromarosary.com 

 

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

Episode 150: A Rule of Life for Teens

Just as religious orders have done for centuries, building an intentional way of life that is deeply rooted in prayer and virtue is a powerful way for our families to live. One of my favorite moms, Ginny Kochis, is here to talk about having A Rule of Life for Teens!

Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/

Ginny’s workbook: “Ora et Labora: A Rule of Life for Catholic Youth”
[links coming for digital and hard copy options]

Book recommendation: “God Loves the Autistic Mind,” by Fr. Matthew Schneider
https://paulinestore.com/god-loves-the-autistic-mind-qs1007924-200223.html

Past Podcast Episodes with Ginny Kochis:

#9: Homeschooling Kids Who Are Wired Differently:
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/homeschooling-kids-who-are-wired-differently/

 

#101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and Kids
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-101-building-executive-function-skills-in-moms-and-kids/ 

#106: Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-106-cultivating-a-catholic-growth-mindset/

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor 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