AMDG.  The high school years are formative as teenagers develop autonomy and independence in the world.  In this episode, theology teachers Dan Angel, Brendan Murphy, and Nick Senz share their experiences of and perspectives on teaching apologetics, morality, and more to high schoolers.  The conversation includes discussions of open question boxes and cultural references in class, connecting on an interpersonal social level with their students, and how they respond to resistance and skepticism from their students about cultural and societal big questions. 

Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 

• 195 Greatness Awaits with Dan & Bobby Angel 

• 169 No Made-Up Answers with Brendan Murphy & Wes Stratman 

• 91 Kernels of Truth with Nick Senz & Chrissy Almanzar 

• 151 Joyful Discoveries for Preschoolers discussing Kolbe Academy’s preschool program 

• 179 Translation Tug of War with Dr. Matthew Minerd, which briefly discusses Kolbe Academy’s twelfth grade theology course 

Related links:  

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 

• YOUCAT and YOUCAT for Kids 

• St. Mary’s Press bibles for children and youth 

• Ascension Press 

• Fr. Mike Schmitz 

• Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire 

• Jesus of Nazareth trilogy by Joseph Ratzinger 

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