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 Many homeschooling families are now “homesteading” because they love the self-sufficiency, as they raise animals and grow wholesome food. It’s a simpler kind of life for them and their children. Today’s guest, a very smart homeschooling dad, is here to share how he and his family are Homesteading for Independence. Find Nick Wilson and his courses: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/nick-wilson/ THE MARVELOUS PIGNESS OF PIGS: Nurturing and Caring for All God’s Creationhttp://www.polyfacefarms.com/the-marvelous-pigness-of-pigs/ Short Feature: Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool BlueprintTopic: One Goal Per Child Per YearContact:http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich

 Sometimes the Lord calls us to clear a new path forward for our families, and it can feel lonely, at first. But God rewards our commitment and calls others to come alongside us and share the journey--and oh boy, do those friendships make all the difference. I’m excited to welcome back a very good friend of this podcast, Charbel Raish, here to share about The Importance of a Few Good Friends . Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone Topic: What is the human being’s Final end?Contact: Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone: https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

 Really good morning routines can set the tone for the whole day. In fact, we’re talking today about an easy system that can set a truly engaged and exciting tone for the whole homeschool year. The wonderful Pam Barnhill is here to tell us all about Morning Baskets.SHOW NOTES:You can find Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices by Theoni Pappas at https://amzn.to/3uxS7ryTo check out the Hallow App, https://hallow.com/A Minute In The Church: The Mass Pamphlet by Gus Lloyd, https://amzn.to/3LkxLYMLion, Witch, and the Wardrobe, https://amzn.to/3gEIv5XThe above may contain affiliate links.Contact Pam Barnhill...Website, https://pambarnhill.com/Morning Basket information and sample lessons, https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-morning-basket/Morning Basket Podcast, https://pambarnhill.com/basket/Pam Barnhill is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/PamBarnhill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmorningbasket/Short Feature: Ideal to Real, Chantal HowardTopic: Memory MattersVisit Chantal at her website today! https://www.aromarosary.com Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich

 These days, online programs are booming, and that’s great news for homeschooled teens who may want to earn college credits during their high school years. Today’s guest is Tom Weishaar, the Director of Online and Graduate Enrollment for Franciscan University at Steubenville, here to explain how to Jumpstart Your Teens with Dual Enrollment! Email Tom Weishaar: online@franciscan.eduCall Tom: (740) 283-4410 Learn more about Franciscan Fast Track (dual enrollment):https://online.franciscan.edu/programs/fast-track-dual-enrollment/ Today’s Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & BlessingsTopic: St. Teresa of Avila, by Yoon Song-iContact: https://www.ajcattapan.com Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich

 Our families pass on traditions, values, and relationships that are priceless to our children. And as Catholics, we can help our children find even greater riches of faith and friendship with the earliest Christians. Today’s guest, homeschooling dad and best-selling author, Mike Aquilina, is here to guide us into Cultivating Friendship with the Early Church Fathers. Contact Mike Aquilina: https://fathersofthechurch.com Order His New Book: Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelizedfrom Catholic Books Direct https://catholicbooksdirect.com/collections/all?tab=products&page=1&rb_filter_metafield_fd55d0bf6f08ed330906ceced579a791=Mike+Aquilina Short Today's Short Feature: Paola Ciscanik,The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint E5Topic: How to Have a Successful HomeschoolContact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich

 Many of us have been blessed to discover that the study of philosophy is key for developing our children’s minds, but Dr. Sam Nicholson is here to help us understand the Role of Philosophy in the Spiritual Life. Find Dr. Sam Nicholson:https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/sam-nicholson/Contact: scn8v@virginia.edu Dr. Nicholson’s Philosophy Book List for Beginners: https://homeschoolconnections.com/catholic-philosophy-reading-list-for-beginners/ Previous Episode #73: Why Our Kids Need to Study Philosophyhttps://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-73-why-our-kids-need-to-study-philosophy/ Today’s Short Feature: St. Thomas Aquinas on Human Nature with Mr. Dave Palmer Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich

 Our children are naturally inquisitive, but sometimes we feel ill-equipped to answer their toughest questions. It pays to have a strategy that honors their growth and their innocence. Today, I’m talking with best-selling author and homeschooling mom, Kendra Tierney, about Answering Your Children’s Toughest Questions. Join us. Find Kendra Tierney:https://catholicallyear.com Find Kendra’s book!https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx To connect with Kendra on all her social media platforms and ministries, click this link:https://catholicallyear.com/about/ Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, by Kristen A. Jenson, MAhttps://www.defendyoungminds.com/product/good-pictures-bad-pictures The Golden Legend, by Jacobus de Voraginehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/661798.The_Golden_Legend Today’s Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & BlessingsTopic: Saving Mount Rushmore, by Andrea Jo RodgersContact: https://www.ajcattapan.comThank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich 

 Our Mindset, or the way we think about things, has a powerful influence on the kind of life we build. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us with Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset. Find Ginny Kochis, her community, and her many original and recommended resources at: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/ Catholic growth mindset article: https://notsoformulaic.com/catholic-growth-mindsetMade for Greatness: A Catholic Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth: https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-catholic-growth-mindsetMade for Greatness: Thrive Edition (Catholic Growth Mindset Survival Guide for Tweens and Teens) https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-thrive-edition-catholic-growth-mindset-for-teens Previous Episodes with Ginny Kochis: Episode 101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and Kidshttps://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-101-building-executive-function-skills-in-moms-and-kids/Episode 9: Homeschooling Kids Who are Wired Differentlyhttps://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/homeschooling-kids-who-are-wired-differently/ Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Ideal to RealTopic: Discerning RolesContact: https://www.aromarosary.com Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 105: First-Year-Homeschool Survival Tips! Whether you’re brand-new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find great ideas in our conversation today, for making your homeschool a success. I’m excited to welcome back a wonderful homeschooling dad, coming to us from Australia, Charbel Raish, here to share his First-Year-Homeschool Survival Tips! Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 104: Keep the Joy Front and Center We homeschool to give our children the best of everything—faith, values, education, opportunity--and it’s quite an adventure. But the work is hard, and sometimes we forget to be joyful. Today’s guest is Marine and homeschooling veteran, Teresa Hansen, here to remind us to Keep the Joy Front and Center. Find Teresa Hansen at ethkids@yahoo.com Teresa's previous episode: Episode 80: Car Schooling: My Joyful Journey https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-80-car-schooling-my-joyful-journey/ Today's Short Feature:Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint E4Topic:Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 103: Homeschooling Through Christmas--With or Without Snow!One reason many families choose to homeschool is simply having the freedom to live anywhere they want or need to be, so it’s not uncommon for them to have celebrated the Christmas season in different climates. Veteran homeschool mom, Margaret Gallipeau, is here to share her family’s experiences of Homeschooling Through Christmas—With or Without Snow! Find Margaret Gallipeau: https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com Resource List:https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com/blog/wonder-while-we-wait Catholic Brain: https://www.catholicbrain.com The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion, by Kendra Tierneyhttps://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Prayer-Companion-P3771.aspx St. Francis Celebrates Christmas, by Mary Caswell Walshhttps://www.amazon.com/Saint-Francis-Celebrates-Christmas-Caswell/dp/0829411127 Tomie DePaola generally, especially Joy to the Worldhttps://www.tomie.com Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend, by Julie Stiegemeyerhttps://www.christianbook.com/saint-nicholas-story-christmas-legend-hardcover/julie-stiegemeyer/9780758603760/pd/603762 The Twelve Days of Christmas Margaret’s previous episodes: #48: Organizing the School Room and the School Yearhttps://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/organizing-the-school-room-and-the-school-year/ #57: Mid-semester Check-inhttps://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/mid-semester-homeschool-organization-check-in/  Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneTopic: Angels in the Summa TheologicaContact:Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708 Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone:https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 102: Gothic Novels Can Be Good Literature!Curling up with various genres of good books is a favorite pastime for a lot of homeschoolers, and our guest today is here to share one of her passions. An avid reader and author with a passion for great stories, Eleanor Nicholson is here to tell us why Gothic Novels Can Be Good Literature! Find Eleanor Nicholson: www.eleanorbourgnicholson.com Eleanor’s courses for your children:https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/eleanor-bourg-nicholson/?sfw=pass1636051074 Today’s Short Feature: Books & Blessings, A.J. CattapanTopic: Treachery and Truth, by Katy Huth JonesContact: https://www.ajcattapan.comAdditional link for this short feature:The Christmas Lights (fundraising book mentioned): https://tinyurl.com/mvars9dpThank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and KidsWe want to pass on skills to our children that will help them succeed in building meaningful lives out there in the real world, but we may feel ill-equipped to train them well. In fact, many parents themselves struggle with being able to plan and execute the tasks that will help them achieve their goals. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us with Building Executive Function Skills in Moms--and Kids. Find Ginny Kochis here: https://notsoformulaic.com More Recommended Resources: Peace on Purpose Student Edition: Executive Function Workbook and Course for Tweens and Teens https://notsoformulaic.com/product/peace-on-purpose-student-edition-catholic-executive-function-workbook Peace on Purpose: Executive Function Course for Moms https://notsoformulaic.com/product/catholic-executive-function-course-for-moms Executive Decisions: Executive Function Workbook for Moms https://notsoformulaic.com/product/executive-decisions-2 Made for Greatness: A Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth https://notsoformulaic.com/madeforgreatness To Hear His Voice: A Mass Journal for Catholic Kids https://notsoformulaic.com/mass-journal-catholic-kids Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to RealTopic: Author your Homeschool this AdventContact: https://www.aromarosary.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich

 Today, it’s our joy to be celebrating our 100th episode with the founders of Homeschool Connections, the sponsors of our program, Walter Crawford and Maureen Wittmann. If you’re able to pause and relax with us, we’ll be raising a glass together and having a virtual party, and we’d love to have you join in! We’re going to talk about our own homeschools, our favorite homeschooling tips, podcast episodes, worst homeschool day ever, favorite easy meals, and inviting YOU to be a part of Homeschooling Saints! Don’t miss this! Contact: Lisa@WonderfullyMade139.com Our Favorite Resources: For the Love of Literature, by Maureen Wittmannhttps://www.beholdpublications.com/wordpress1/product/love-of-literature/?v=2320522a6676 Better Late Than Early, by Raymond & Dorothy Moorehttps://www.amazon.com/Better-Late-Than-Early-Education/dp/0883490498 Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, by Laura Berquisthttps://www.ignatius.com/Designing-Your-Own-Classical-Curriculum-P596.aspx The Way Home, by Mary Pridehttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-home-mary-pride/1000489066 Today's Short Feature:Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool BlueprintTopic: Tapping into the Grace of YESContact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 99:  Celebrate Advent AND SantaAdvent can go by in a stressed-out blur, leaving us exhausted by Christmas morning. But there’s a better way, a Catholic way full of delightful traditions, stories, and prayers your family will learn from and love. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate Advent AND Santa! Don’t miss this. Find Kendra Tierney:https://catholicallyear.com Find Kendra’s book!https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx To connect with Kendra on all her social media platforms and ministries, click this link: https://catholicallyear.com/about/ Previous Episodes with Kendra:Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany:#63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/ Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before:#77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-never-before/  Celebrate the Holy in Halloween:#95 https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-95%c2%a0-celebrate-the-holy-in-halloween/ The Children of Noisy Village, by Astrid Lindgrenhttps://www.astridlindgren.com/en/characters/the-children-of-noisy-village Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708 Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone:https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 98: Good Music Really Matters Many of us enroll our children in music programs because we want them to have a foundation in music theory, perhaps learn to play an instrument, and ultimately, to be able to appreciate the beauty of musical expression. Today’s extraordinary guest, award-winning composer and author, Michael Kurek, is here to tell us why Good Music Really Matters. Find Michael Kurek and his free music appreciation resources here: www.michaelkurek.com Michael's book: The Sound of Beauty: A Classical Composer on Music in the Spiritual Life is here: https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Beauty-Classical-Composer-Spiritual/dp/1621642712 Find Michael's courses in the Unlimited Access program at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnections.com/unlimited-access/ Today's Short Feature: Books & Blessings, with A.J. CattapanTopic: Awakening, by Jacqueline BrownFind Amy: https://www.ajcattapan.com Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich

 Homeschooling families are famous for producing precocious kids. But doesn’t it make perfect sense that the parents who raise those amazing kids are totally awesome, too. It’s my delight to have as our guest, today, a fantastic Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author, Antony Kolenc! 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  Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to RealTopic: Doubt Leads to GrowthContact: https://www.aromarosary.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 96: Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy Some days, months, even years, it can feel like our crosses and just too heavy, and even the strongest among us can start to lose touch with the joy of our Catholic faith. A wonderful veteran homeschooling mom many of you already know and love, Mary Ellen Barrett, will share with us about Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy. Don’t miss this. Find Mary Ellen Barrett here: www.maryellenbarrett.com  and here: bonnybluehouse@gmail.com   Seton Home Study School: https://www.setonhome.org More Fun with Mary Ellen: Episode 1: Busting Myths About Homeschoolershttps://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/reasons-you-have-to-be-crazy-to-homeschool/ Episode 30: Keeping Your Husband Happy (Easy Tips)https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/keeping-your-husband-happy-easy-tips/ Episode 69: Love in a Time of Quarantinehttps://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-69-love-in-a-time-of-quarantine/  Amanda Woodiel: Episode 37: A Pep Talk on Accepting Helphttps://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/a-pep-talk-about-accepting-help/ Today's Short Feature:Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool BlueprintTopic: Finding Your WhyContact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/ Download the Guide:https://expert-composer-5443.ck.page/166c426005 Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 95:  Celebrate the Holy in HalloweenThe stores are full of Halloween candy and decorations that suggest a rather pagan celebration, but this is a distinctly Catholic time of year with a fascinating history and delightful traditions just waiting to be enjoyed with our families. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate the Holy in Halloween! Find Kendra Tierney:https://catholicallyear.com Find Kendra’s book!https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx Kendra on Social Media:https://catholicallyear.com/about/ Previous Episodes with Kendra:Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany: #63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/  Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before:#77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-never-before/  Today’s Short Feature:Dave Palmer, Aquinas for EveryoneTopic: The Attributes of God Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708 Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone:https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for EveryoneOur host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 94: DIY Retreats for Homeschooling Moms It’s not uncommon for busy homeschooling moms to get in the habit of just pushing through their exhaustion, even to the point of burnout. Sometimes we need the help of other women to remind us to take time to rest in the Lord as beloved daughters. Our guest, today, Jenny Bales, is here to share her beautiful DIY Retreats for Homeschooling Moms! Find Jenny Bales: Heart of a Motherhttps://www.heartofamother.netBloom Homeschooling (Consulting)https://www.heartofamother.net/bloom/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1416155725067811 Today's Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & BlessingsToday's Topic: The Boy Who Knew, by Corinna TurnerFind Amy here: https://www.ajcattapan.com Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.comHomeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor KirkwoodIntro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich