Homeschooling Saints

  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-hom...

  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 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

  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]:...

  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

  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...

  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-w...

  Today’s guest is here to invite us to take an amazing journey that will re-energize story time for you and your whole family. Get ready to meet Anthony D’Ambrosio, A Story Time Revolutionary Speaks! To talk with Anthony D’Ambrosio, reach out on instagram - @thedambro or via email - anthony@sherwoodfellows.com Lion and Lamb book club:  https://catholic.store/pages/lion-lamb Beakle and the Star Stone:  https://www.beakleandthestarstone.com/ BONUS: Advent Themed Show Episode 99: Celebrate Advent AND Santa! https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-99%C2%A0-celebrate-advent-and-santa/ 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 our children gives us the incredible opportunity to adapt to their interests and talents in powerful and affirming ways, but it’s also a challenge. Today’s guest, homeschool veteran Elena LaVictoire, is here to tell us what it’s like Homeschooling a Girl Athlete. Find Elena LaVictoire at  https://mydomesticchurch.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

  Making schedules is always a challenge for homeschoolers, but the secret sauce to really making it work is the topic of our conversation today. Homeschooling mom, Arlena Brown is here to talk about Making a Schedule and Being Intentional. Connect with Lena Brown on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marie.galbreath.184   Prayers & Donations: Friends, Lena’s husband lost his job, so if you’d like to pray for them or contribute a little to the fund their friends set up for them, you can find that here: https://www.givesendgo.com/robbiebrownfamily   Note : The TikTok homeschooling mom that Lena learned the Eisenhower Matrix from is Cousin Tam and she has a book called Homeschool Helpdesk.   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 Ever...

  You don’t have to be an art historian to enjoy sacred art and to share it with your kids. Today’s guest, Kerri Davison, is here to tell us about Enjoying Sacred Art with Young Children Holy Heroes website: https://holyheroes.com  Contact Kerri Davison: kerri@holyheroes.com New books for you and your family! I Believe: The Apostles Creed in Sacred Art for Young Children https://holyheroes.com/products/i-believe Praying to Holy Angels: Angel of God and St. Michael the Archangels Prayers in Sacred Art for Young Children https://holyheroes.com/products/praying-to-holy-angels-angel-of-god-and-st-michael-the-archangel-prayers-in-sacred-art-for-young-children   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

  Some people still claim that religion is “unscientific,” yet modern scientific inquiry continues to result in conversions from atheism to belief in a Divine Creator! The great Fr. Robert Spitzer is here to tell us about Scientists Who Became Believers! Spitzer Center for Visionary Leadership https://spitzercenter.org  Magis Center https://magiscenter.com  FREE COURSE: Credible Catholic http://shorturl.at/CGVZ1 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

  The spiritual journey of Advent is about to begin. What a precious time for our families to grow closer to each other, as we prepare our hearts to receive the child Jesus at Christmas! Our lovely guest today is Clara Davison, here to share some Advent Adventures and Resources to Light Up the Season! Find Clara Davison at https://holyheroes.com Free Advent Adventure: https://holyheroes.com/pages/advent-adventure Free Jesse Tree ornaments: https://holyheroes.com/pages/jesse-tree Advent Resources: https://holyheroes.com/collections/advent-resources 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

  As homeschooling parents, we want the best for our children, so it helps to hear what works for other families! Today, veteran homeschooler, Cheri Blomquist is here to talk about The Importance of Teaching Systematic Grammar! An excellent resource for homeschool grammar and writing for middle and high school is Homeschool Connections, https://homeschoolconnections.com/  Find Cheri Blomquist:  http://www.onceuponapen.studio/ Cheri’s YA book review website:  http://www.wiilitguide.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

  Have you ever wondered what life is like for young adults who were blessed to be educated at home, by the people who love them most? Our guest today is Clara Davison, here to talk about Modern Life as a Homeschool Graduate Free Programs at Holy Heroes!   https://holyheroes.com/pages/free-catholic-activities Holy Heroes:  www.holyheroes.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

  It’s my joy today to welcome a young homeschooler on a mission. Join me, as I have the pleasure of talking with Hannah Blosser, a Homeschool Teen Pro-Life Leader. For Info on Homeschool Connections Students for Life: Email: HSCStudentsforLife@gmail.com Website:  https://studentsforlife.homeschoolconnections.com To learn more about Students for Life and how you can start your own club:  https://studentsforlife.org/     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

  Our Catholic heritage is rich in opportunities to grow the mind, while nurturing the soul. The wonderful Dave Palmer is here to explain Why Our Kids Need the Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas! Dave Palmer's book,  St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone: 30 Quick and Fun Lessons, Activities and Outdoor Adventures Based on the Summa Theologica,  is found here:   https://amzn.to/3R6hXus  Books mentioned in the episode : St. Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox  by GK Chesterton The One Minute Aquinas  by Kevin Vost [Sophia Institute Press] Field Guides, https://charlottemason.tripod.com/  Past Podcast episode with Dave:   https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/st-thomas-aquinas-for-everyone/ Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day (20+) A Way a Day- Connecting God with His creatures each day | Facebook Dave’s Facebook page for St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone where he regularly posts videos teaching on the Summa Theologica for everyone! https://www.faceboo...

  Taking care of our mental health is something that has come into sharp focus in recent years, and today’s guest, homeschooling veteran Lena Brown, is here to share some important insights on Mental Health and Homeschooling. Connect with Lena Brown on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marie.galbreath.184 Resources: CatholicTherapists.com Catholic Charities (see your diocesan website) CatholicCounselors.com: https://catholiccounselors.com/about-us/

  As homeschoolers, we get to cultivate our kids--these unique and unrepeatable souls--through an incredible variety of tools and techniques. Today’s guest is homeschool mom and entrepreneur, Chantal Baros, here to share some insights on Play-Based Learning! Find Chantal Baros:    www.shininglightdolls.com Chantal’s podcast: Saint Stories for Kids:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saint-stories-for-kids/id1448514363 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