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Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Sometimes the Lord calls us to clear a new path forward for our families, and it can feel lonely, at first. But God rewards our commitment and calls others to come alongside us and share the journey--and oh boy, do those friendships make all the difference. I’m excited to welcome back a very good friend of this podcast, Charbel Raish, here to share about The Importance of a Few Good Friends. Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/
Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone Topic: What is the human being’s Final end?
Contact: 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 is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Online Homeschool Classes
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 Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Really good morning routines can set the tone for the whole day. In fact, we’re talking today about an easy system that can set a truly engaged and exciting tone for the whole homeschool year. The wonderful Pam Barnhill is here to tell us all about Morning Baskets.
SHOW NOTES:
You can find Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices by Theoni Pappas at https://amzn.to/3uxS7ry
To check out the Hallow App, https://hallow.com/
A Minute In The Church: The Mass Pamphlet by Gus Lloyd, https://amzn.to/3LkxLYM
Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe, https://amzn.to/3gEIv5X
The above may contain affiliate links.
Contact Pam Barnhill...
Website, https://pambarnhill.com/
Morning Basket information and sample lessons, https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-morning-basket/
Morning Basket Podcast, https://pambarnhill.com/basket/
Pam Barnhill is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/PamBarnhill
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmorningbasket/
Short Feature: Ideal to Real, Chantal Howard
Topic: Memory Matters
Visit Chantal at her website today! https://www.aromarosary.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Best Catholic Homeschool Program
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 Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
These days, online programs are booming, and that’s great news for homeschooled teens who may want to earn college credits during their high school years. Today’s guest is Tom Weishaar, the Director of Online and Graduate Enrollment for Franciscan University at Steubenville, here to explain how to Jumpstart Your Teens with Dual Enrollment!
Email Tom Weishaar: online@franciscan.edu
Call Tom: (740) 283-4410
Learn more about Franciscan Fast Track (dual enrollment):
https://online.franciscan.edu/programs/fast-track-dual-enrollment/
Today’s Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings
Topic: St. Teresa of Avila, by Yoon Song-i
Contact: 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 Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Our families pass on traditions, values, and relationships that are priceless to our children. And as Catholics, we can help our children find even greater riches of faith and friendship with the earliest Christians. Today’s guest, homeschooling dad and best-selling author, Mike Aquilina, is here to guide us into Cultivating Friendship with the Early Church Fathers.
Contact Mike Aquilina: https://fathersofthechurch.com
Order His New Book: Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized
from Catholic Books Direct https://catholicbooksdirect.com/collections/all?tab=products&page=1&rb_filter_metafield_fd55d0bf6f08ed330906ceced579a791=Mike+Aquilina Short
Today's Short Feature: Paola Ciscanik,
The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint E5
Topic: How to Have a Successful Homeschool
Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online Classes
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
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Many of us have been blessed to discover that the study of philosophy is key for developing our children’s minds, but Dr. Sam Nicholson is here to help us understand the Role of Philosophy in the Spiritual Life.
Find Dr. Sam Nicholson:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/sam-nicholson/
Contact: scn8v@virginia.edu
Dr. Nicholson’s Philosophy Book List for Beginners:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/catholic-philosophy-reading-list-for-beginners/
Previous Episode #73: Why Our Kids Need to Study Philosophy
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-73-why-our-kids-need-to-study-philosophy/
Today’s Short Feature: St. Thomas Aquinas on Human Nature with Mr. Dave Palmer
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Award-Winning Catholic Homeschool Program
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 Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Episode 107: Answering Your Children’s Toughest Questions
Our children are naturally inquisitive, but sometimes we feel ill-equipped to answer their toughest questions. It pays to have a strategy that honors their growth and their innocence. Today, I’m talking with best-selling author and homeschooling mom, Kendra Tierney, about Answering Your Children’s Toughest Questions. Join us.
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/
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, by Kristen A. Jenson, MA
https://www.defendyoungminds.com/product/good-pictures-bad-pictures
The Golden Legend, by Jacobus de Voragine
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/661798.The_Golden_Legend
Today’s Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings
Topic: Saving Mount Rushmore, by Andrea Jo Rodgers
Contact: https://www.ajcattapan.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: #1 Rated Catholic Homeschool Program
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 Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Episode 106: Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset
Our Mindset, or the way we think about things, has a powerful influence on the kind of life we build. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us with Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset.
Find Ginny Kochis, her community, and her many original and recommended resources at: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/
Catholic growth mindset article: https://notsoformulaic.com/catholic-growth-mindset
Made for Greatness: A Catholic Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth: https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-catholic-growth-mindset
Made for Greatness: Thrive Edition (Catholic Growth Mindset Survival Guide for Tweens and Teens) https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-thrive-edition-catholic-growth-mindset-for-teens
Previous Episodes with Ginny Kochis:
Episode 101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and Kids
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-101-building-executive-function-skills-in-moms-and-kids/
Episode 9: Homeschooling Kids Who are Wired Differently
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/homeschooling-kids-who-are-wired-differently/
Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real
Topic: Discerning Roles
Contact: https://www.aromarosary.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: #1 Rated Catholic Homeschool Program
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 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Episode 105: First-Year-Homeschool Survival Tips!
Whether you’re brand-new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find great ideas in our conversation today, for making your homeschool a success. I’m excited to welcome back a wonderful homeschooling dad, coming to us from Australia, Charbel Raish, here to share his First-Year-Homeschool Survival Tips!
Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections - The best Catholic homeschool program available!
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 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Episode 104: Keep the Joy Front and Center
We homeschool to give our children the best of everything—faith, values, education, opportunity--and it’s quite an adventure. But the work is hard, and sometimes we forget to be joyful. Today’s guest is Marine and homeschooling veteran, Teresa Hansen, here to remind us to Keep the Joy Front and Center.
Find Teresa Hansen at ethkids@yahoo.com
Teresa's previous episode:
Episode 80: Car Schooling: My Joyful Journey
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-80-car-schooling-my-joyful-journey/
Today's Short Feature:
Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint E4
Topic:
Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.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 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Episode 103: Homeschooling Through Christmas--With or Without Snow!
One reason many families choose to homeschool is simply having the freedom to live anywhere they want or need to be, so it’s not uncommon for them to have celebrated the Christmas season in different climates. Veteran homeschool mom, Margaret Gallipeau, is here to share her family’s experiences of Homeschooling Through Christmas—With or Without Snow!
Find Margaret Gallipeau: https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com
Resource List:
https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com/blog/wonder-while-we-wait
Catholic Brain:
The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion, by Kendra Tierney
https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Prayer-Companion-P3771.aspx
St. Francis Celebrates Christmas, by Mary Caswell Walsh
https://amzn.to/3uyi3Wd (affiliate link)
Tomie DePaola generally, especially Joy to the World
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend, by Julie Stiegemeyer
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Margaret’s previous episodes:
#48: Organizing the School Room and the School Year
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/organizing-the-school-room-and-the-school-year/
#57: Mid-semester Check-in
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/mid-semester-homeschool-organization-check-in/
Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Topic: Angels in the Summa Theologica
Contact:
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 is Homeschool Connections: Online Catholic Homeschool Curriculum
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