Homeschooling Saints

Episode 30 : Keeping Your Husband Happy (Easy Tips) Okay homeschoolers! You're going to want to take notes on this episode and share it with all your married friends. Today, one of my favorite Catholic experts, Mary Ellen Barrett, is going to surprise you with some incredibly easy ways to make your husband very happy. Because when your marriage has that sparkle, everything else in your homeschooling life gets a BIG lift! Find Mary Ellen here: http://maryellenbarrett.com/ Short Feature : Amy Cattapan, Books & Blessings Today’s Topic: The Ten Commandments for Kissing Gloria Jean, by Britt Lee 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

Episode 29 : How Authentic Love in Your Marriage Teaches Your Children Today I'm talking with someone very special, a veteran homeschooling mom who knows a thing or two about how Authentic Love in Your Marriage Teaches Your Children. Find Ellen Gable Hrkach here : https://ellengable.wordpress.com/ Short Feature : Celeste Behe, Story Strands Today’s Topic : What's in a Name? 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

Episode 28 : SALVATION: What Every Catholic Should Know. If somebody asked you today what it takes to be saved, would you have an answer that was confident and specific? Think about it. Today’s guest, Dr. Michael Barber, is going to help unpack the topic of SALVATION: What Every Catholic Should Know. Find Dr. Barber here: https://www.thesacredpage.com/ @michaelpbarber Enjoy these resources written/recorded by Dr. Barber: Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know (hardback) Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know (paper back) Salvation, Lectio Study - DVD bible study with participant and leader guides  (based on the book) Michael Barber, Paul, A New Covenant Jew:  Rethinking Pauline Theology (Eerdmans, 2019) Short Feature : Dan Louzonis, Einstein Blueprint Today’s Topic: How Parents Can Demonstrate Entrepreneurship to their Children Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor  HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints Th...

Episode 27 : Ideas From Aquinas That Help Keep Our Kids Catholic What are the main arguments of atheism, and how do we equip our teens to stand up to a culture intent on destroying their faith? Join me and one my favorite authors, Dr. Kevin Vost, as we share two of the most insidious attacks on our faith and how St. Thomas Aquinas can help you help your kids stand against them. Find  Kevin at https://www.drvost.com/ His new book: 12 Life Lessons from St. Thomas Aquinas book from Sophia Institute Press. https://cutt.ly/artwX0K His memoir: From Atheism to Catholicism https://cutt.ly/8rtwCB2 Dr. Vost recommends the study of philosophy as a core subject in your homeschool. Homeschoolconnections.com offers a full slate of excellent philosophy courses. Email us at  info@homeschoolconnections.com  to learn more. (No short feature, today) Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor  HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints Th...

Episode 26 : Choosing a Transformative Lent, with Chris Stefanick! If God identifies Himself by saying, “I AM,” not, “I DO,” then why do we so easily forget who we are in the eyes of Christ? Today I have the joy of talking with a powerhouse evangelist for the Catholic faith that many of you already know: Mr. Chris Stefanick! “We destroy arguments and every pretension raising itself against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive in obedience to Christ…” (2 Corinthians 10:4) Find Chris here: https://reallifecatholic.com/ NOTE: Register for the “I AM _____” 30-day program by February 12th to receive the discounted rate of $39 (After signing up, you can purchase the accompanying book for 25% off!) https://reallifecatholic.com/coaching-programs/ Short Feature : Chantal Howard, From Ideal to Real Today’s Topic: You Are God's Glory Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor  HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Sain...

Episode 25 : Siblings as Co-Teachers in Your Homeschool When children become competent enough to help mom and dad, including guiding and mentoring younger siblings, life gets a lot easier for the parents, but great life lessons are also absorbed by the children themselves. Today, we’re talking with veteran homeschooling mom, Ellen Gable Hrkach, about Siblings as Co-Teachers in Your Homeschool. Find Ellen Gable Hrkach at  https://ellengable.wordpress.com/ Short Feature : Books & Blessings, with A.J. Cattapan Today’s topic: Rightfully Ours, by Carolyn Astfalk Find Amy at  https://www.ajcattapan.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

Episode 24 : Talking With Kids About God’s Gift of Marriage and Sex Are you nervous about having “the talk” with your children? Do you wonder if too much information too soon will hurt their innocence? Today’s guest, Suzy Younger, is here to discuss Talking With Kids About God’s Gift of Marriage and Sex. Find Suzy here:  www.suzyyounger.com Recommended Resources: Fertility Care:  https://fertilitycare.org/ Book: The NAPRO Technology Revolution, by Dr. Thomas Hilgers Book: Wonderfully Made! Babies: A Catholic Perspective on How and Why God Makes Babies (for ages 9 and up) by Ellen Giangiordano Book: Made This Way, by Trent Horn & Leila Miller Contact Suzy Younger: Syounger.cfcp@gmail.com Today’s Short Feature : Celeste Behe’s Story Strands Topic: Your Family Prequel 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...