The Homeschooling Saints Podcast

Episode 198: Helping Our Kids Love the Good, the True, and the Beautiful.

Raising our children with the life-giving ideals of our Catholic faith takes a special commitment to cultivating their hearts and minds. Our guest today, Matt D’Antuono, is here to encourage you moms, dads, and grandparents with some practical strategies for Helping Our Kids Love the Good, the True, and the Beautiful.

Matt D’Antuono on Facebook: @FoolOnAnErrand

https://www.facebook.com/FoolOnAnErrand/

Youtube: DonecRequiescat
https://www.youtube.com/@donecrequiescatwithmattdan4294

Books:
http://enroutebooksandmedia.com/philosophyfridays/

http://enroutebooksandmedia.com/foolserrand/

http://enroutebooksandmedia.com/wiseguy/

Matt’s listing at CatholicSpeakers.com:
https://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/matt-d-antuono

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.

Episode 197: Holy Week with Young Children

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.

Episode 196: The Saints” Catholic Radio Series!

From the 1920s through the 1950s, radio shows captivated families around the world with dramatic stories that left them breathless and wanting more. Well, I have great news! Today’s guest is Peter Atkinson, the brilliant creator of “The Saints” Catholic Radio Series that will bring your family together--and thrill their souls into the bargain.

Find Peter Atkinson:

The Merry Beggars:
https://themerrybeggars.com

TheSaintsPodcast.com:
https://themerrybeggars.com/shows/the-saints

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/themerrybeggars/ 

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.

Episode 195: Eight Ways to Win the Battle for Peace in Your Homeschool

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.

Episode 194: Courage in Homeschooling

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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Episode 193: Common Marriage Problems—and Simple Solutions

We are extremely busy working, homeschooling, and making ends meet, and our marital relationship can get into quite a neglected state. Today, pastoral counselor and homeschooling dad Tom Weishaar is here to share some Common Marriage Problems—and Simple Solutions!

NOTE: This episode contains potentially sensitive topics regarding Catholic teaching on marriage and sexuality.

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

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

Episode 192: Living the Holy Hour in Your Homeschool

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.

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Episode 191: Lent with Littles

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.

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Episode 190: Nobis Pacem! A Fully Accredited Hispanic Curriculum!

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.

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Episode 189: The Faith of Catholic Kids Around the World

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

Catholic Homeschool Graduate 

 

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.