The Homeschooling Saints Podcast

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

 

Episode 149: A Catholic Approach to Racism

As Catholics, the conversation on race is critically important to us and to our children, but many of us either feel excluded from taking part or simply unsure of how to begin. Today, I have a very special guest, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, here to talk about A Catholic Approach to Racism.

Find Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers at https://deaconharold.com

Deacon Harold’s new book coming out in Fall of 2023: 
“A Catholic Approach to Racism” (date TBD)

The US Catholic Bishops Letter, “What We Have Seen and Heard”

https://www.usccb.org/committees/african-american-affairs/what-we-have-seen-and-heard-pastoral-letter-evangelization 

 

Black Catholic History

https://blackcatholichistory.com

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling 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

Related blog article:

How to Address Racism in U.S. History Lessons by Phillip Campbell

Episode 148: Be Happier in Your Marriage!

As we know, marriage is under attack in our society, so we have got to be intentional about building the best marriages we can. Today’s guests, John and Julie Heinen, will be sharing some practical strategies to help you and your sweetheart to Be Happier in Your Marriage!

Find John Heinen:
https://catholicgentleman.com

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCatholicGentleman

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman

 

Resource: Dr. Gary Chapman: The 5 Love Languages (non-Catholic but helpful guidepost)
Resource: What's Your Decision? (https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Your-Decision-Confidence-Ignatian/dp/0829431489/ref=sr_1_2)
Resource: Legacy: A Father's Handbook for Raising Godly Children, by Stephen Wood
https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Fathers-Handbook-Raising-Children/dp/0982166621

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: 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

Episode 147: Our Family’s Study of Black History

There are two months of the year specially dedicated to black history. November, when we’re celebrating the communion of saints, is the time that Catholics dive into our unique history. But we also have the secular celebration in February.  Homeschooling mom, Lena Brown is here to talk about Her Family’s Study of Black History.

Connect with Lena Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marie.galbreath.184 

The Saints of Africa, by Vincent O’Malley, CM
https://www.amazon.com/Saints-Africa-Vincent-J-OMalley/dp/087973373X 

To Offer Donations for Father Augustus Tolton’s cause for sainthood:
https://tolton.archchicago.org/the-cause/donate 

ChurchPop: 
https://www.churchpop.com/2020/06/19/8-black-saints-holy-people-of-god-every-catholic-should-know-with-prayers-for-their-intercession/

Black Catholic Saints:
https://uscatholic.org/?s=black+saints 

https://www.catholic.org/saints/black.php 

More Free Resources from Teachers Pay Teachers:
https://blog.teacherspayteachers.com/black-history-month-in-schools/?utm_source=tpt-marketplace&utm_medium=LOHP-BM-1&utm_campaign=bhm3 

 

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

Our Sponsor 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

Related blog articles:

Series of articles and book reviews on black Catholic history.

Episode 146: Lenten Traditions of the Raish Family

Lent begins soon, and today’s guest is not only a homeschooling dad, but the powerhouse ministry leader at the helm of Parousia Media! I’m excited to welcome back this dedicated and creative homeschooling dad, coming to us from Australia, Charbel Raish, to share Lenten Traditions of the Raish Family!

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

The Academy: https://www.parousiamedia.com/academy/ 

Joyfully Big: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iPNgzkS0Ic&t=22s

The Lenten Pilgrimage: A Journey Through the Stations of the Cross (Steve Ray): https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/collection-v59a1ywlffs?categoryId=53447&permalink=day-1-introduction-steve-raymov-78b302

 

Check out more episodes featuring Charbel Raish:

#46: Fatherhood & Ministry
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/fatherhood-and-ministry-in-homeschooling/ 

#68: An Australian Homeschool
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-68-an-australian-homeschool/ 

#72: The Importance of Nurturing Your Marriage
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-72-the-importance-of-nurturing-your-marriage/ 

#105: First Year Homeschool Survival Tips
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-105-first-year-homeschool-survival-tips/ 

#112: Importance of a Few Good Friends
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-112-the-importance-of-a-few-good-friends/ 

 

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic 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

Related blog article:

How to Have a Meaningful Lent

Episode 145: Bringing Back Gentlemanliness

Our world has become aggressively crude and divisive, while the societal pressures on men and boys to hate their own masculinity has taken its toll on all of us. So what are Catholic families to do? Today’s guest, John Heinen, is here to talking about Bringing Back Gentlemanliness

Find John Heinen:
https://catholicgentleman.com

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCatholicGentleman

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman

 

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic 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

 

Episode 144: A Catholic Writer Who Will Inspire Your Children

Homeschooling families have discovered and become devoted to the exciting written and recorded creations of today’s guest, Paul McCusker. It’s my joy to bring you this exciting conversation with A Catholic Writer Who Will Inspire Your Children.

Find Paul McCusker: 
https://www.paulmccusker.com

Adventures of Nick & Sam

https://nickandsam.augustineinstitute.org/optin 

Adventures in Odyssey:
https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com

Augustine Institute

https://www.augustineinstitute.org

Catholic Market

https://catholic.market

Paul's Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/Paul-McCusker/e/B000APTHMC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling Online 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

 

Episode 143: Writing at the Extremes

Some of our kids would rather take a nap than write anything, while others dream of becoming authors! These two extremes can challenge us to create opportunities for writing growth that suit our children well. Cheri Blomquist is here to talk about a useful concept for your homeschool: Writing at the Extremes!

Find Cheri Blomquist:  
http://www.onceuponapen.studio/

Cheri’s YA book review website: 
http://www.wiilitguide.com/

Homeschool Connections offers a full slate of writing courses from 3rd to 12th grade that fit Cheri's criteria for an excellent writing program. And, they're Catholic! You can learn more at https://awa.homeschoolconnections.com/ or by emailing homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

From Cheri: If your children love to write, they may want a chance to give voice to their work—to go “on stage”.  Although writing is a solitary art, there are ways for your children to find an audience.  Here are a few they might enjoy [but please carefully vet them]:

Magazines that accept contributions from children and teens:

o        The Milking Cat (https://www.themilkingcat.com/)
o        New Moon Girls (https://newmoongirls.com/)
o        Polyphony Lit (https://www.polyphonylit.org/)
o        Stone Soup (https://stonesoup.com/)
o        Teen Ink (https://www.teenink.com/)
o        The Weight Journal (https://www.theweightjournal.com/)

Online platforms/associations:
o        NaNoWriMo Young Writer’s Program (https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/)
o        Underlined (https://www.getunderlined.com/)
o        Write the World (https://writetheworld.org/)
o        Young Eager Writers (https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/)
o        Young Writers, Inc. (https://youngwritersusa.com/)
o        Young Writer’s Project (https://youngwritersproject.org/)
o        Young Writer’s Society (https://www.youngwriterssociety.com/)

 

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic 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

Episode 142: Teaching our Kids to Think Through the Art of Asking Questions

The world wants our kids to swallow its messages whole, but we want discerning, thinking children. Today’s guest, Chantal Howard will explain, Teaching our Kids to Think Through the Art of Asking Questions.

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 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

Episode 141: The Latest Harwood Mystery!

Homeschoolers tend to be understandably choosy about the books they bring into their homes, so it’s my joy to have back on the program, today, a faithful and very talented Catholic mystery writer with a new book your children are sure to love. Attorney and homeschooling dad, Antony Kolenc, is here to tell us about The Latest Harwood Mystery! 

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

Episode 97, with Tony Kolenc:
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-97-homeschooling-dad-lawyer-and-mystery-author/

 

BONUS: Past Christmas Themed Shows:

Episode 19: How to Have a Merry Homeschool
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/how-to-have-a-merry-homeschool/ 

Episode 17: Keeping the Joy in Christmas https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/keeping-the-joy-in-christmas/

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

Our Sponsor: Homeschool Connections: Best 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