The Homeschool Connections Podcast

Lent challenges adults on so many levels—through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving—and especially through cultivating a humble and contrite spirit. But what does that look like when our homes and hearts are occupied with young children? Today’s guest, homeschooling mom, Alex Resch, is here to share her tips on Lent with Littles.

Lent with Littles:

Alex Resch’s blog (for more on the liturgical year):

Resources:

Holy Heroes- free activities for every day of Lent

Ash Wednesday coloring page:

Stations of the Cross Eggs:

Be a Heart: (she usually puts out a free Lenten Guide)

Stations of the Cross coloring pages:

Catholic Family Crate Lent Resources:

Catholic All Year:

Scott Hahn Lenten Cookbook:

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.

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What a joy it is to know that each of our families is a unique expression of the family of God, and through homeschooling, to cultivate that beautiful individuality in the human person, our culture, and our language! Today, our guest is Marisol Rodero, a homeschooling mom, who is here to tell us about her family’s Nobis Pacem: A Fully Accredited Hispanic Curriculum!

Contact Marisol Rodero:

Nobis Pacem Curriculum:

Instagram: @nobispacemhomeschool

Curriculum review of Nobis Pacem:

Jennifer Mackintosh: https://jenmackintosh.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.

*This post contains affiliate links.

It is an incredible blessing when our kids can draw inspiration from other Catholic children around the globe in living out their faith in their own beautiful and unique cultures. Today, Clara Davison is here with a resource that helps our families learn from The Faith of Catholic Kids Around the World.

Free Lenten Resources at HolyHeros.com:

Homeschooling Saints Podcast Episode 155: The Very Young Catholic Project, with Emily Koczela

Other episodes with Clara Davison of Holy Heroes: 

Catholic Homeschool Advent Resources

Catholic Homeschool Graduate 

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.

*This post contains affiliate links.

As Catholics, we know how powerful it is to walk day by day in the abiding presence of God and in the fellowship of His saints. Today’s guest is a homeschooling dad and the founder of Arx Publishing, Tony Schiavo, here with some exciting ways to Homeschool with the Saints for History and Literature!

Connect with Tony Schiavo and Arx Publishing: www.arxpub.com

The First Crusade: The Accounts of Eye-Witnesses and Participants:  http://www.arxpub.com/HSBookstore/Faith-sci.html#FirstCrusade 

Authentic Accounts of Christian Martyrdom and Persecution from the Ancient Sources: http://www.arxpub.com/literary/i_am_a_christian.html 

Young Catholics Bookshelf: http://www.arxpub.com/HSBookstore/Index.html 

Author Katy Campbell, https://katysfables.com/books/

Personal Reflections of Joan of Arc by Mark Twain: https://amzn.to/4aMr1j8 (affiliate link)

Wounds of Love by Phillip Campbell, https://amzn.to/48HCfUN (affiliate link)

Hillside Education: https://www.hillsideeducation.com/ 

Tony's previous Homeschooling Saints episode: Being a Homeschool Dad and Publisher: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/being-a-homeschool-dad-and-a-publisher/ 

Louis deWohl novels: https://ignatius.com/authors/louis-de-wohl/ 

Vision Series: https://ignatius.com/kids/summer-reading/the-vision-books-series/ 

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.

*This post contains affiliate links.

I’ve never met a homeschooling mom or dad who didn’t sometimes question their commitment to homeschooling. So many challenges come up that can fill us with doubts, unless we have a framework for keeping perspective. Today, homeschooling veteran, Jennifer Smarsh, is here to offer some tips for Having Confidence in Your Decision to Homeschool.

Article: Public School vs. Homeschool Socialization

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.

*This post contains affiliate links.

At any time of year, so many things can contribute to feelings of isolation in homeschooling. And one of them is simply a lack of connection with other people who share our faith and values. We all need community. Today, Amanda Woodiel returns to offer tips and personal stories about Community Building Throughout the Year.

Contact Amanda at: [email protected] 

More podcast episodes with Amanda Woodiel:

Episode #6: Tips for New Homeschoolers:

Episode #37: Accepting Help

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.

*This post contains affiliate links.

Gratitude is a powerful thing, so today, Maureen Wittmann, co-owner of Homeschool Connections, is here to reflect with us about counting the wins and blessings of the year, as we as prepare our hearts and discern God’s plans for the coming year. Join us to Rejoice and Reboot!

Find Maureen Wittmann:

Maureen is also the editor and a contributing author of Homeschool Connections' Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Jenny Bales “Heart of a Mother” retreats

Jenny's Mid-Year Reflection Retreat, https://www.heartofamother.net/shop/midyear-homeschooling-reflection/ 

Virtue of the Month cards: https://mercyformarthas.com/2020/09/01/free-virtue-of-the-month-cards/ 

The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom, https://amzn.to/3RH0Liq 

Article mentioned: 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Gratitude That Will Motivate You To Give Thanks Year-Round, Forbes (2014)

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.

*This post contains affiliate links.

It’s always exciting to hear about homeschooling parents who are just as innovative in serving the homeschool community as they are living out their own family’s journey. Today’s guest, founder of Arx Publishing, Tony Schiavo, is here to give us a peak into the world of Being a Homeschool Dad and a Publisher.

You can explore all of the books from Tony Schiavo and Arx Publishing here:

Arx Publishing's newest book is from the Belisaurus series, an excellent chapter book for you or the teen in your life, http://www.arxpub.com/literary/Belisarius.html

You can find The Laviniad: An Epic Poem by Claudio R. Salvucci at https://amzn.to/3Nn2QOg

Evolution Publications, http://evolpub.com/ 

Angels in Iron by Nicholas Prata can be found at Arx Publishing or on Amazon, https://amzn.to/3RGB1CP

*Contains affiliate links

To learn more about Phillip Campbell's Story of Civilization: https://tanbooks.com/shop-by-product-line/story-of-civilization/

Grade school classes using Story of Civilization: https://homeschoolconnections.com/course-result/?recorded=&live=&keywords=&subjects=Unit+Study&instructor=&sct=

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.

*This post contains affiliate links.

Igniting our children’s imaginations through a wholesome and exciting Catholic lens is something homeschooling families care a lot about. Today’s lovely guest is author Haley Stewart, here to talk about Word on Fire’s new imprint that is all about Storytelling That Sparks the Imaginations of Children!

Find Haley Stewart:

Book Ordering Links:

Haley’s wonderful Sister Seraphina Mysteries from Pauline Books and Media:

Jane Austin’s Genius Guide to Life: https://amzn.to/3T4jqWG 

The Grace of Enough: https://amzn.to/3N4jCkZ 

*Includes affiliate links

Previous Episodes with Haley:

Episode #140: Haley Stewart: Introducing the Sister Seraphina Mysteries

Episode #14: Haley Stewart: The Grace of Enough

More on science and faith:

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

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.

*This post contains affiliate links.

The times we live in were described by Our Lady of Fatima as “the final battle,” with vicious attacks on marriage and the family. It’s a time of confusion, and our kids need to be solid in knowing exactly who they are. Today’s guest is an executive coach and a Catholic  mom in the trenches, here to talk about Raising Kids with a Clear, Catholic Identity.

Find Jenna Mayo: https://www.jennamayo.com

Or via email at [email protected]

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.

*This post contains affiliate links.