The Homeschool Connections Podcast

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.

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Episode 188: Homeschool with the Saints for History and Literature!

As Catholics, we know how powerful it is to walk day by day in the abiding presence of God and in the fellowship of His saints. Today’s guest is a homeschooling dad and the founder of Arx Publishing, Tony Schiavo, here with some exciting ways to Homeschool with the Saints for History and Literature!

Connect with Tony Schiavo and Arx Publishing: www.arxpub.com

The First Crusade: The Accounts of Eye-Witnesses and Participants:  http://www.arxpub.com/HSBookstore/Faith-sci.html#FirstCrusade 

Authentic Accounts of Christian Martyrdom and Persecution from the Ancient Sources: http://www.arxpub.com/literary/i_am_a_christian.html 

Young Catholics Bookshelf: http://www.arxpub.com/HSBookstore/Index.html 

Author Katy Campbell, https://katysfables.com/books/

Personal Reflections of Joan of Arc by Mark Twain: https://amzn.to/4aMr1j8 (affiliate link)

Wounds of Love by Phillip Campbell, https://amzn.to/48HCfUN (affiliate link)

Hillside Education: https://www.hillsideeducation.com/ 

Tony's previous Homeschooling Saints episode: Being a Homeschool Dad and Publisher: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/being-a-homeschool-dad-and-a-publisher/ 

Louis deWohl novels: https://ignatius.com/authors/louis-de-wohl/ 

Vision Series: https://ignatius.com/kids/summer-reading/the-vision-books-series/ 

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 187: Having Confidence in Your Decision to Homeschool

I’ve never met a homeschooling mom or dad who didn’t sometimes question their commitment to homeschooling. So many challenges come up that can fill us with doubts, unless we have a framework for keeping perspective. Today, homeschooling veteran, Jennifer Smarsh, is here to offer some tips for Having Confidence in Your Decision to Homeschool.
 
You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here:
byhisgracejs@gmail.com
 
Jennifer on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jen.smarsh

Article: Public School vs. Homeschool Socialization

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 186: Community Building Throughout the Year

At any time of year, so many things can contribute to feelings of isolation in homeschooling. And one of them is simply a lack of connection with other people who share our faith and values. We all need community. Today, Amanda Woodiel returns to offer tips and personal stories about Community Building Throughout the Year.

Contact Amanda at: amanda.woodiel@gmail.com 
And put “Podcast” in the subject line

More podcast episodes with Amanda Woodiel:
Episode #168: Homeschooling Through My Son’s Cancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cI3dCHcxxM

Episode #6: Tips for New Homeschoolers:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/top-tips-for-new-homeschooling-parents/

Episode #37: Accepting Help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upd2EdzMqww

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 185: Rejoice and Reboot!

Gratitude is a powerful thing, so today, Maureen Wittmann, co-owner of Homeschool Connections, is here to reflect with us about counting the wins and blessings of the year, as we as prepare our hearts and discern God’s plans for the coming year. Join us to Rejoice and Reboot!

Find Maureen Wittmann:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/about-homeschool-connections/#directors

Maureen is also the editor and a contributing author of Homeschool Connections' Catholic Homeschool Blog.
 

Jenny Bales “Heart of a Mother” retreats
https://www.heartofamother.net/

Jenny's Mid-Year Reflection Retreat, https://www.heartofamother.net/shop/midyear-homeschooling-reflection/ 

 

Virtue of the Month cards: https://mercyformarthas.com/2020/09/01/free-virtue-of-the-month-cards/ 

 

The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom, https://amzn.to/3RH0Liq 
 

Article mentioned: 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Gratitude That Will Motivate You To Give Thanks Year-Round, Forbes (2014)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/

 

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.

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Episode 184: Being a Homeschool Dad and a Publisher

It’s always exciting to hear about homeschooling parents who are just as innovative in serving the homeschool community as they are living out their own family’s journey. Today’s guest, founder of Arx Publishing, Tony Schiavo, is here to give us a peak into the world of Being a Homeschool Dad and a Publisher.

You can explore all of the books from Tony Schiavo and Arx Publishing here:
www.arxpub.com
To contact Tony: info@arxpub.com

Arx Publishing's newest book is from the Belisaurus series, an excellent chapter book for you or the teen in your life, http://www.arxpub.com/literary/Belisarius.html

You can find The Laviniad: An Epic Poem by Claudio R. Salvucci at https://amzn.to/3Nn2QOg
You can read a free excerpt here, http://www.arxpub.com/literary/Salvucci/laviniadexcerpt.html

Evolution Publications, http://evolpub.com/ 

Angels in Iron by Nicholas Prata can be found at Arx Publishing or on Amazon, https://amzn.to/3RGB1CP

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To learn more about Phillip Campbell's Story of Civilization: https://tanbooks.com/shop-by-product-line/story-of-civilization/

Grade school classes using Story of Civilization: https://homeschoolconnections.com/course-result/?recorded=&live=&keywords=&subjects=Unit+Study&instructor=&sct=

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 183: Storytelling That Sparks the Imaginations of Children

Igniting our children’s imaginations through a wholesome and exciting Catholic lens is something homeschooling families care a lot about. Today’s lovely guest is author Haley Stewart, here to talk about Word on Fire’s new imprint that is all about Storytelling That Sparks the Imaginations of Children!

Find Haley Stewart:
Substack: HaleyStewart.substack.com
IG: @HaleyCarrots
Tw: @HaleyCarrots

Book Ordering Links:

Haley’s wonderful Sister Seraphina Mysteries from Pauline Books and Media:
https://paulinestore.com/books/featured-authors/haley-stewart.html

Jane Austin’s Genius Guide to Life: https://amzn.to/3T4jqWG 
 

The Grace of Enough: https://amzn.to/3N4jCkZ 

*Includes affiliate links
 

Previous Episodes with Haley:

Episode #140: Haley Stewart: Introducing the Sister Seraphina Mysteries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL0ymy8rFWE&list=PL8B8jEYtJSiNXpmqqhoW-D24Hu_aZR143&index=30
 

Episode #14: Haley Stewart: The Grace of Enough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-sZSJ1flp8&list=PL8B8jEYtJSiNXpmqqhoW-D24Hu_aZR143&index=144

More on science and faith:
Episode #16: Brother Guy Consolmagno: Science Increasingly Points to God:
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/science-increasingly-points-to-god/
 

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

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 182: Raising Kids with a Clear, Catholic Identity

The times we live in were described by Our Lady of Fatima as “the final battle,” with vicious attacks on marriage and the family. It’s a time of confusion, and our kids need to be solid in knowing exactly who they are. Today’s guest is an executive coach and a Catholic  mom in the trenches, here to talk about Raising Kids with a Clear, Catholic Identity.

Find Jenna Mayo: https://www.jennamayo.com

Or via email at jenna@jennamayocoaching.com
  
Jenna Mayo at CatholicSpeakers.com:
https://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/jenna-mayo

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 181: Panel: How Three Moms Celebrate Christmas

The Advent and Christmas seasons are complex and beautiful times of year in our Catholic liturgies AND our family traditions! If you’re looking for inspiration, our beautiful mom panel, Jaydalia Dunne, Eleanor Bourg Nicholson, and Olivia Spears are here to share How Three Moms Celebrate Christmas.

Contact Jaydalia Dunne:
jaydunne18@gmail.com 

Recipe for Swedish Buns for St. Lucy Day:
https://swedishspoon.com/saffron-buns/
 

Link to advent candle making for kids:
https://inhisname.com/100-beeswax-dyi-candle-kit-for-kids-15001?gclid=CjwKCAjw3oqoBhAjEiwA_UaLtiCg5n5cU8A3wqQyHF8ndkviOLeDm-SYSP7XADsRVgNRGcjxFEcnDBoCfVMQAvD_BwE

 

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

 

Eleanor's "Christmas with Dickens" course:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/courses/christmas-with-dickens-in-july-2/

 

Advent Prayers: https://archive.wf-f.org/ADVPray.html

Christmas Novena: https://archive.wf-f.org/ChrisNovena.html

Star of Bethlehem documentary: https://bethlehemstar.com/

 

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

 
On Instagram: @intothedeepco
Into the Deep Picture Study: Joyful Mysteries:
https://intothedeep.co/collections/picture-studies-1/products/catechetical-picture-study-the-joyful-mysteries-of-the-rosary-1

 

Jennifer Mackintosh’s website:
https://jenmackintosh.com

  

More Resources:
"Christmas in Literature, Drama, and Music for Middle School" taught by Kevin O'Brien
https://homeschoolconnections.com/courses/christmas-in-literature-drama-and-music/

 

Episode 62: A Dickensian Christmas with Tony Eselen
https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/tony-esolen-christmas/

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.

Episode 180: Helping Kids Love Jesus in the Eucharist

It can be a joy to teach our children from a young age to love the Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Today’s guest, Janeen Zaio has a great mission: Helping Kids Love Jesus in the Eucharist. 

Find Janeen Zaio:
https://janeenzaio.com

Her book club is here!
https://truenorthbookclub.com
 
Eucharistic Resources mentioned in this show:
Prayer just before Holy Communion:
https://aleteia.org/2020/03/21/this-spiritual-communion-prayer-is-the-easiest-to-memorize/

Formed: Presence: The Miracle at Every Mass
Homeschool Connections: Theology: Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist: https://homeschoolconnections.com/courses/theology-christs-real-presence-in-the-eucharist-defending-the-faith-series/

Carlo Acutis’ website about Eucharistic miracles: The Real Presence:
http://www.therealpresence.org

Book on Carlo Acutis by his mom:
https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/my-son-carlo-carlo-acutis-through-the-eyes-of-his-mother

Sky Walking: An Astronaut’s Memoir, by (astronaut) Dr. Tom Jones:
https://www.amazon.com/Sky-Walking-Astronauts-Tom-Jones/dp/1588344045

Book on “Tolkien’s Faith,” by Dr. Holly Ordway:
https://books.wordonfire.org/tolkiensfaith

Stirring Slumbering Souls: 250 Eucharistic Reflections, by Michael Seagriff:
https://www.amazon.com/Stirring-Slumbering-Souls-Eucharistic-Reflections/dp/0578198568

Joseph Langford books on Mother Teresa:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joseph-Langford/author/B001RXSCDG

Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist course from Homeschool Connections, https://homeschoolconnections.com/courses/theology-christs-real-presence-in-the-eucharist-defending-the-faith-series/?swcfpc=1

Fiction Writing courses from Homeschool Connections, https://homeschoolconnections.com/course-result/?recorded=&live=&keywords=fiction&subjects=Writing&instructor=&sct=

 

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.