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Homeschooling Saints - Episode 146

  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 Nurtur

Homeschooling Saints - Episode 145

  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 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

Homeschooling Saints - Episode 144

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 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

Homeschooling Saints - Episode 143

  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

Homeschooling Saints - Episode 142

  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 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

Homeschooling Saints - Episode 141

  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

Homeschooling Saints - Episode 140

  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, with a delightful new mystery series that will surely help. It is my joy to help with Introducing the Sister Seraphina Mysteries! Find Haley Stewart: Substack: HaleySteward.substack.com IG: @HaleyCarrots Twitter: @HaleyCarrots Book ordering links: The Curious Christmas Trail: https://amzn.to/3hoZUno    The Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese: https://amzn.to/3Ym3fEa    Jane Austin’s Genius Guide to Life: https://amzn.to/3hn1FkZ    The Grace of Enough https://amzn.to/3WgJooq    Episode #14 with Haley Stewart: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/the-grace-of-enough/  BONUS: Christmas Themed Show Episode 103: Homeschooling Through Christmas--With or Without Snow! https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-103-homeschooling-through-christmas-with-or-without-snow/ Thank you to the following contribut