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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Episode 100: Giving Thanks for Episode 100!
Today, it’s our joy to be celebrating our 100th episode with the founders of Homeschool Connections, the sponsors of our program, Walter Crawford and Maureen Wittmann. If you’re able to pause and relax with us, we’ll be raising a glass together and having a virtual party, and we’d love to have you join in!
We’re going to talk about our own homeschools, our favorite homeschooling tips, podcast episodes, worst homeschool day ever, favorite easy meals, and inviting YOU to be a part of Homeschooling Saints! Don’t miss this!
Contact: Lisa@WonderfullyMade139.com
Our Favorite Resources:
For the Love of Literature, by Maureen Wittmann
https://www.beholdpublications.com/wordpress1/product/love-of-literature/?v=2320522a6676
Better Late Than Early, by Raymond & Dorothy Moore
https://www.amazon.com/Better-Late-Than-Early-Education/dp/0883490498
Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, by Laura Berquist
https://www.ignatius.com/Designing-Your-Own-Classical-Curriculum-P596.aspx
The Way Home, by Mary Pride
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-home-mary-pride/1000489066
Today's Short Feature:
Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint
Topic: Tapping into the Grace of YES
Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Episode 99: Celebrate Advent AND Santa
Advent can go by in a stressed-out blur, leaving us exhausted by Christmas morning. But there’s a better way, a Catholic way full of delightful traditions, stories, and prayers your family will learn from and love. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate Advent AND Santa! Don’t miss this.
Find Kendra Tierney:
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/
Previous Episodes with Kendra:
Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany:
#63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/
Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before:
#77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-never-before/
Celebrate the Holy in Halloween:
#95 https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-95%c2%a0-celebrate-the-holy-in-halloween/
The Children of Noisy Village, by Astrid Lindgren
https://www.astridlindgren.com/en/characters/the-children-of-noisy-village
Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708
Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone:
https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Episode 98: Good Music Really Matters
Many of us enroll our children in music programs because we want them to have a foundation in music theory, perhaps learn to play an instrument, and ultimately, to be able to appreciate the beauty of musical expression. Today’s extraordinary guest, award-winning composer and author, Michael Kurek, is here to tell us why Good Music Really Matters.
Find Michael Kurek and his free music appreciation resources here: www.michaelkurek.com
Michael's book: The Sound of Beauty: A Classical Composer on Music in the Spiritual Life is here: https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Beauty-Classical-Composer-Spiritual/dp/1621642712
Find Michael's courses in the Unlimited Access program at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnections.com/unlimited-access/
Today's Short Feature: Books & Blessings, with A.J. Cattapan
Topic: Awakening, by Jacqueline Brown
Find Amy: https://www.ajcattapan.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Episode 97: Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author!
Homeschooling families are famous for producing precocious kids. But doesn’t it make perfect sense that the parents who raise those amazing kids are totally awesome, too. It’s my delight to have as our guest, today, a fantastic Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author, Antony Kolenc!
Find Tony 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.html
Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com
Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real
Topic: Doubt Leads to Growth
Contact: https://www.aromarosary.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Episode 96: Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy
Some days, months, even years, it can feel like our crosses and just too heavy, and even the strongest among us can start to lose touch with the joy of our Catholic faith. A wonderful veteran homeschooling mom many of you already know and love, Mary Ellen Barrett, will share with us about Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy. Don’t miss this.
Find Mary Ellen Barrett here: www.maryellenbarrett.com and here: bonnybluehouse@gmail.com
Seton Home Study School: https://www.setonhome.org
More Fun with Mary Ellen:
Episode 1: Busting Myths About Homeschoolers
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/reasons-you-have-to-be-crazy-to-homeschool/
Episode 30: Keeping Your Husband Happy (Easy Tips)
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/keeping-your-husband-happy-easy-tips/
Episode 69: Love in a Time of Quarantine
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-69-love-in-a-time-of-quarantine/
Amanda Woodiel: Episode 37: A Pep Talk on Accepting Help
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/a-pep-talk-about-accepting-help/
Today's Short Feature:
Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint
Topic: Finding Your Why
Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Download the Guide:
https://expert-composer-5443.ck.page/166c426005
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Episode 95: Celebrate the Holy in Halloween
The stores are full of Halloween candy and decorations that suggest a rather pagan celebration, but this is a distinctly Catholic time of year with a fascinating history and delightful traditions just waiting to be enjoyed with our families. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate the Holy in Halloween!
Find Kendra Tierney:
Find Kendra’s book!
https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx
Kendra on Social Media:
https://catholicallyear.com/about/
Previous Episodes with Kendra:
Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany:
#63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/
Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before:
#77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-never-before/
Today’s Short Feature:
Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone
Topic: The Attributes of God
Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708
Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone:
https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Episode 94: DIY Retreats for Homeschooling Moms
It’s not uncommon for busy homeschooling moms to get in the habit of just pushing through their exhaustion, even to the point of burnout. Sometimes we need the help of other women to remind us to take time to rest in the Lord as beloved daughters. Our guest, today, Jenny Bales, is here to share her beautiful DIY Retreats for Homeschooling Moms!
Find Jenny Bales:
Heart of a Mother
https://www.heartofamother.net
Bloom Homeschooling (Consulting)
https://www.heartofamother.net/bloom/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416155725067811
Today's Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings
Today's Topic: The Boy Who Knew, by Corinna Turner
Find Amy here: https://www.ajcattapan.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online
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 Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Episode 93: The Paradox of the Prayerful Mom
We can’t help it. We worry, and we suffer because we love. Yet, in the midst of all our trials, we moms can grow in peace, wisdom, and even joy. Annabelle Moseley is here to help us embrace The Paradox of the Prayerful Mom.
Find Annabelle Moseley here: http://www.annabellemoseley.com
LIMITED TIME OFFER until October 15, 2021: Purchase Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers at a discount (enter code MOSELEY at checkout):
https://www.avemariapress.com/products/ave-prayer-book-for-catholic-mothers
Book Trailer for Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXutI-9vro
Sacred Braille: The Rosary as Masterpiece by Annabelle Moseley:
Our House of the Sacred Heart: Art, Prayers & Reflections towards Consecration to the Sacred Heart by Annabelle Moseley:
Episode 82: Our House of the Sacred Heart (Homeschooling Saints interview with Annabelle: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-82-our-house-of-the-sacred-heart/
Link to joining 33-Day Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
https://www.annabellemoseley.com/consecration-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/
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&t=472s
Prayer Companion to the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qa1pNf2clM&t=809s
Prayer Companion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBcdzzm9VIo&t=1010s
Prayer Companion to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8do6WvVDLs4
Today’s Short Feature:
Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real
Topic: Disagreeing With Our Children
Find Chantal Howard: https://www.chantal-howard.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online Programs
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 Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Episode 92 Discover God in the Creatures You See Outside!
We homeschoolers love to carry field guides on our outdoor rambles, so we can revel with our children in God’s beautiful creation and identify some of the incredible variety of animal species just waiting to be discovered. The wonderful Dave Palmer is here today to help you Discover God in the Creatures You See Outside!
Dave Palmer's book is found here:
Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day- Connecting God with His creatures each 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
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 Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Episode 91: A Smart Catholic Homeschooling Dad
One of the positives of our unusual times is that a lot more working fathers are at home and contributing to the education of their children. And that is a beautiful thing. Today our guest is the very clever creator of SmartCatholics.com, homeschooling dad, Dominic de Souza!
Find Dominic de Souza:
Today's Short Feature:
Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint
Topic: How Do I Get Everything Done?
Find Paola Ciskanik: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections - Catholic Homeschooling Online
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