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We know it’s important, but we struggle to cultivate a rich and intimate relationship with God in the midst of the beloved chaos we call homeschooling. Today, it’s a great treat to welcome, Olivia Spears, to talk about The Importance of Personal Prayer for Homeschooling Moms. Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact. Instagram: @intothedeepco 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

The idea of creating boundaries can sound so negative to our self-donating Catholic hearts. That’s why I’m so excited to have Catholic homeschooling coach Emily Brown, here to give us a truly fresh perspective on Creating Healthy Boundaries. Find Emily Brown: https://fiatlifecoaching.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiatlifecoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072621575204 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAJ5VWUkz6M3t7RDTzlKcLg Podcast: https://fiatlifecoaching.com/podcast/ Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/35maCFe   FREE PDF Boundaries download, Creating Healthy Boundaries: https://fiatlifecoaching.com/creating-healthy-boundaries/   Intro to Loving Your Homeschool Life Free Masterclass: https://fiatlifecoaching.com/intro-to-loving-your-homeschool-life/   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

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our children could learn directly from Catholic professionals in a variety of careers, to help them discern their own paths forward? Today, it is my joy to welcome Walter Crawford and Tammy Parker, to talk about an Exciting NEW Program for Teen Career Discernment: Good Counsel Careers! Good Counsel Careers https://goodcounselcareers.com Contact: team@goodcounselcareers.com  Find Tammy Parker: https://www.pmamentor.com Homeschool Connections https://homeschoolconnections.com Contact: info@homeschoolconnections.com  The Catholic Homeschool Conference http://catholichomeschoolconference.com/  Tammy Parker's Homeschool Connections' courses https://tinyurl.com/2p8ny835 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  

You’ve probably seen those funny videos with celebrities answering the top ten search-engine questions about themselves? Well, we’ve got a fun show planned for you, today. Maureen Wittmann and Walter Crawford are here to join me in answering The Top Ten Questions About Homeschooling! Good Counsel Careers https://goodcounselcareers.com   Homeschool Connections https://homeschoolconnections.com   Contact: info@homeschoolconnections.com  The Catholic Homeschool Conference http://catholichomeschoolconference.com/   State by State Homeschool Laws (compliments of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association): https://hslda.org/legal 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

Like many of you, I love the beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom as expressions of the amazing creativity of God, but I am so glad to be a human being, made in His image.  Today’s guest, Dave Palmer, is here to discuss, What’s Special About Human Nature vs. Other Creatures? Dave Palmer's book and social media found here… https://amzn.to/3NVMGwm    Dave’s courses at Homeschool Connections: https://tinyurl.com/4skjac2p    Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708   Dave’s Facebook page for St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone where he regularly posts videos teaching on the Summa Theologica for everyone! https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/   Dave's Youtube page with videos teaching the Summa Theologica… https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRZIS5557HP9fPQd3LX-4A/videos?view_as=subscriber   Aeterni Patris | Pope Leo XIII https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_04081879_aeterni-patris.html   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

In our productivity-oriented culture, we can sometimes overlook the importance of artistic pursuits as a cornerstone in our children’s education. But today’s guest, veteran homeschooling mom, Tami Kiser, is here to give us some powerful insights into Helping Our Kids Develop a Love for the Arts. Find Tami Kiser: Heart Ridge Retreat and Cultural Center https://www.heartridgeministries.com   Smart Martha Podcast https://anchor.fm/tami-kiser   Picture Study Resources: English Lessons Through Literature: https://www.rainbowresource.com/category/14652/English-Lessons-Through-Literature-Updated-version,-Secular.html    Child Sized Masterpieces https://www.amazon.com/Child-Size-Masterpieces-Steps-Matching/dp/0960101675   Discovering Great Artists https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Great-Artists-Hands-Children/dp/0935607099 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

I think we’re all honestly a little tired of being told how to raise our kids—that’s part of why we homeschool! But the truth is, there are times when we all need a little guidance. You’re going to enjoy our guest today, homeschooling dad, Tom Weishaar, here to discuss The Catholic Model for Family and Parenting! You can find Tom at CatholicCounselors.com! https://catholiccounselors.com/tele-counseling-services/   The CatholicHOM app can be found here: https://www.catholichom.com   The Militia of the Immaculata https://militiaoftheimmaculata.com   Things Worth Dying For, by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput https://www.amazon.com/Things-Worth-Dying-Thoughts-Living/dp/1250239788   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

Many of us homeschool because we want to raise our children to be authentic disciples of Jesus Christ. Today’s guest, Dr. Ben Akers, is here to tell us about the Word of Life series, designed for Building Strong Catholics in K-8th Grade!  Word of Life https://www.wordoflifeseries.org   Formed https://formed.org   Amen app https://amenapp.org   Find Dr. Ben Akers https://www.augustineinstitute.org/faculty-and-staff/benjamin-d-akers-s-t-d 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

The great outdoors can help us build many virtues, and our guest today, Michael Boucher, is here to tell us about the Importance of Outdoorsmanship for Boys in our Catholic homeschools. Find Michael Boucher: mikekanoe@aol.com  Michael’s new book! The Snipe Hunters’ Deadly Catch at Muskrat Creek, https://amzn.to/41kXeIy 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  

We all hit turning-points in our lives where decisions have to be made, and we so want to make the right ones! Today’s guest is ministry leader and homeschooling dad, Charbel Raish, here to give us some Guideposts for Discerning God’s Will. Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/   St. Therese 5-day Novena: https://reconciledtoyou.com/posts/powerful-5-day-novena-to-st-therese-worthrevisit/   Pray More Novenas https://www.praymorenovenas.com   Pray for resolution on Parousia’s office space! Charbel's Recommended Resources for Discernment: Pray, Decide, and Don't Worry, by Bobby and Jackie Angel and Fr. Mike Schmitz https://store.parousiamedia.com/pray-decide-and-dont-worry-five-steps-to-discerning-gods-will-bobby-jackie-angel-fr-mike-schmitz-ascension-paperback/   Discerning God's Will, by Father Larry Richards https://store.parousiamedia.com/discerning-gods-will/   Making the Most of Spiritual Direction, by Antonio P. Villahoz https://store.parousiamedia.com/making-the-most-of-spiritual-direction-antonio-p-villahoz-scepter-paperback/   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

Today’s guest is traveling around the world, visiting extensively with one Catholic family at a time, in every single time zone! And for each of those experiences, she produces a beautifully photographed story of the Catholic children and how they live their faith! Join me in talking with the amazing Emily Koczela about The Very Young Catholic Project. Emily’s website with great videos of her travels: www.veryyoungcatholic.com   Emily’s book series so far! https://holyheroes.com/collections/very-young-catholic-project   Readings of some book chapters are available as videos on YouTube: (Just search for Very Young Catholic.) The project email:  veryyoungcatholic@gmail.com   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

People often ask us why we educate our kids at home, and today’s guest, veteran homeschool mom and entrepreneur, Kerri Davison, will share some of the most important Advantages of Homeschooling vs. Brick-and-Mortar School. Holy Heroes https://holyheroes.com   Contact Kerri Davison: kerri@holyheroes.com   The global Very Young Catholics series by Emily Koczela: https://holyheroes.com/search?q=very%20young%20catholics   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

There’s nothing like a daddy in the whole world, and the spiritual leadership and excitement they bring to family life are worth celebrating. We have a wonderful panel today, and we’re talking about: Dad’s Special Gifts. Find Mike Aquilina: https://fathersofthechurch.com/about-mike-aquilina/   Find Walter Crawford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltercrawford/   Find Tom Weishaar: https://catholiccounselors.com/tele-counseling-services/   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

When it comes to educating our youngest children, there are probably as many approaches as there are families. That’s why today, we’ve brought together a panel of experts to share How Three Moms Homeschool Their Toddlers. Find Jackie de Laveaga: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/jackie-de-laveaga/   Find Eleanor Bourg Nicholson: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/eleanor-bourg-nicholson/   Find Olivia Spears: Into the Deep: https://intothedeep.co On Instagram: @intothedeepco   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 Related blog articles: Homeschooling Kindergarten Homeschool Preschool: Math & Science 48 Picture Books for the Well-Rounded Catholic Child

In the first chapter of Luke’s Gospel, Our Lady declared in her beautiful canticle of praise that her soul magnified the Lord. Wouldn’t it be amazing to take that same spirit and cultivate it in the life of our families? Today’s guest, Chantal Howard, is here to share Three Ways to Magnify God in Your Homeschool! 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 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

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  

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

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

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.

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