The Homeschool Connections Podcast

Are any of your children fall-birthday babies? Are you wondering if they’re ready to begin school at five? Jennifer Smarsh is with us today, to share some thoughts on When to Start Schooling Your Child.

You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here:

Jen’s website:

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Homeschoolers have the incredible advantage of time and the flexibility to pursue their passions. And today, it is my joy to bring to you three dedicated Catholic teens running a successful, competitive robotics team in their Texas community! Join us today, for Catholic Homeschoolers Building Robots! 

The team’s website where you can learn lots more is: https://teachrobots.org/

Here is the link to search for other hubs: https://registry.bestrobotics.org/events.

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

With all the demands of raising and educating our kids, our marriages can unintentionally end up suffering from neglect. Emily Brown, a life coach for Catholic homeschoolers, is with us today to offer some practical ways to Prioritize Your Marriage for a Successful Homeschool!

Fiat Life Coaching Website:

Consult call with Emily Brown:

Happy, Holy Mama Podcast:

Other Homeschooling Saints Podcast episodes on Marriage:

#105 How to Have a More Lifegiving Marriage

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Today’s guest is Jenny Bales, a leader and consultant in the Catholic homeschooling movement, here to share some practical tips on How to Get Started Homeschooling.

Find Jenny Bales:

If you’re not sure if you’re ready to homeschool, yet:

Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA): 

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

As Catholics, we have a particular appreciation for the significance and power of beauty: In our faith, in art, in God’s creation, and in our very souls. So, today, we have Bill Donaghy from the Theology of the Body Institute to tell us about The Philosophy and Apologetics of Beauty. We'll explore beauty in creation, humanity, art, and God’s masterwork in each of us. Learn how the expression of true beauty brings us closer to God.!

Courses with Bill Donaghy for Your Teens: https://caravel.homeschoolconnections.com/catalog/table?tableSearch=&tableFilters[visible][isActive]=false&tableFilters[instructors][value]=235

Bill’s work at the TOB Institute: 

Collaborative works: 

RISE: 30 Challenge for Men, with Chris Stefanick:

STRIVE: 21-Day Porn Detox, with Matt Fradd:

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

My friends, if you are wondering where to find a truly great writing program for your children—have I got a treat for you! Today my guests are Professor Erin Brown and Aubrey Heki, here to tell us about the Aquinas Writing Advantage Program. 

Aquinas Writing Advantage:

Erin's blog:

Email Aubrey:

Email Erin:

Aquinas Writing Advantage LIVE Course Guide: https://awa.homeschoolconnections.com/live-courses/

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Our guest today knows what it’s like to live in the high-pressure culture of perfectionism among Hispanic homeschooling moms. The delightful Marisol Rodero is back with us, and she would like to lovingly say, Hispanic Homeschool Moms—Relax!

Contact Marisol Rodero:

Marisol’s Online Homeschool Curriculum:

Curriculum review of Nobis Pacem:

Previous interview with Marisol about her Full Hispanic Catholic Homeschool Curriculum:

Messy Hospitality with Maureen Wittmann: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/messy-hospitality/ 

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Today’s guest is Jenny Bales, a leader in the Catholic homeschooling movement and a veteran home educator, here to share some practical tips on Juggling Language Arts—With Joy!

Find Jenny Bales:

For more on simplifying language arts:

Schedule a chat with a Catholic homeschooling consultant today at:

Homeschooling Language Arts Classes: https://homeschoolconnections.com/ 

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Math can be a major challenge for parents and children, but our guest today, Matt D’Antuono, is here today to unveil an insight that will help you play a more meaningful long game in the education of your children. He’s here to show us The Beauty of Mathematics!

Matt D’Antuono on Facebook: @FoolOnAnErrand

Youtube: DonecRequiescat

A Fool’s Errand: A Brief, Informal Introduction to Philosophy for Young Catholics

The Wise Guy and the Fool

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Not all of our kids will grow up to be professional writers, but the ability to write well on any topic of interest fosters thoughtfulness and intellectual clarity. Today’s guest, author and writing instructor, Cheri Blomquist, will give us some great tips on Integrating Writing into Other Subjects.

Cheri’s books: 

Maria von Trapp and Her Musical Family

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes 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

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.