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November 22, 2023 Episode 181: Panel: How Three Moms Celebrate Christmas
The Advent and Christmas seasons are complex and beautiful times of year in our Catholic liturgies AND our family traditions! If you’re looking for inspiration, our beautiful mom panel, Jaydalia Dunne, Eleanor Bourg Nicholson, and Olivia Spears are here to share How Three Moms Celebrate Christmas.
Contact Jaydalia Dunne:
[email protected]
Recipe for Swedish Buns for St. Lucy Day:
https://swedishspoon.com/saffron-buns/

Link to advent candle making for kids:
https://inhisname.com/100-beeswax-dyi-candle-kit-for-kids-15001?gclid=CjwKCAjw3oqoBhAjEiwA_UaLtiCg5n5cU8A3wqQyHF8ndkviOLeDm-SYSP7XADsRVgNRGcjxFEcnDBoCfVMQAvD_BwE

Find Eleanor Bourg Nicholson:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/eleanor-bourg-nicholson/

Eleanor's "Christmas with Dickens" course:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/courses/christmas-with-dickens-in-july-2/

Advent Prayers: https://archive.wf-f.org/ADVPray.html
Christmas Novena: https://archive.wf-f.org/ChrisNovena.html
Star of Bethlehem documentary: https://bethlehemstar.com/

Find Olivia Spears:
Into the Deep: https://intothedeep.co

On Instagram: @intothedeepco
Into the Deep Picture Study: Joyful Mysteries:
https://intothedeep.co/collections/picture-studies-1/products/catechetical-picture-study-the-joyful-mysteries-of-the-rosary-1

Jennifer Mackintosh’s website:
https://jenmackintosh.com

More Resources:
"Christmas in Literature, Drama, and Music for Middle School" taught by Kevin O'Brien
https://homeschoolconnections.com/courses/christmas-in-literature-drama-and-music/

Episode 62: A Dickensian Christmas with Tony Eselen
https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/tony-esolen-christmas/

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.
56 min
November 15, 2023 Episode 180: Helping Kids Love Jesus in the Eucharist
It can be a joy to teach our children from a young age to love the Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Today’s guest, Janeen Zaio has a great mission: Helping Kids Love Jesus in the Eucharist.
Find Janeen Zaio:
https://janeenzaio.com
Her book club is here!
https://truenorthbookclub.com

Eucharistic Resources mentioned in this show:
Prayer just before Holy Communion:
https://aleteia.org/2020/03/21/this-spiritual-communion-prayer-is-the-easiest-to-memorize/
Formed: Presence: The Miracle at Every Mass
Homeschool Connections: Theology: Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist: https://homeschoolconnections.com/courses/theology-christs-real-presence-in-the-eucharist-defending-the-faith-series/
Carlo Acutis’ website about Eucharistic miracles: The Real Presence:
http://www.therealpresence.org
Book on Carlo Acutis by his mom:
https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/my-son-carlo-carlo-acutis-through-the-eyes-of-his-mother
Sky Walking: An Astronaut’s Memoir, by (astronaut) Dr. Tom Jones:
https://www.amazon.com/Sky-Walking-Astronauts-Tom-Jones/dp/1588344045
Book on “Tolkien’s Faith,” by Dr. Holly Ordway:
https://books.wordonfire.org/tolkiensfaith
Stirring Slumbering Souls: 250 Eucharistic Reflections, by Michael Seagriff:
https://www.amazon.com/Stirring-Slumbering-Souls-Eucharistic-Reflections/dp/0578198568
Joseph Langford books on Mother Teresa:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joseph-Langford/author/B001RXSCDG

Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist course from Homeschool Connections, https://homeschoolconnections.com/courses/theology-christs-real-presence-in-the-eucharist-defending-the-faith-series/?swcfpc=1
Fiction Writing courses from Homeschool Connections, https://homeschoolconnections.com/course-result/?recorded=&live=&keywords=fiction&subjects=Writing&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.
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November 08, 2023 Episode 179: Blink and We’ll Miss it!
Today we’re talking about a wonderfully pure-of-heart romantic novel you will not want to miss! It’s written from the perspective of a gifted, neurodivergent teen, and I believe it will bless you and your teens with its captivating plot and fascinating heroine. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to tell us about her new novel, Blink and We’ll Miss It!

Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/
Blink and We'll Miss It: http://www.ginnykochis.com/blinkandwellmissit
Writing Coaching for Teens and Adults: http://www.ginnykochis.com/services
Supercharge Your Story: A Young Author's Guide to Writing True, Good, and Beautiful Fiction Readers Can't Put Down: https://notsoformulaic.com/product/supercharge-your-story
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

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.
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November 01, 2023 Episode 178: NEW Mystery! Murder at Penwood Manor
Catholics are mad about the mysteries of our faith, but we also delight in fictional stories that sweep us away in the thrill of Catholic characters risking it all to discover the truth. Catholic Attorney and homeschooling dad, Antony Kolenc, is back to tell us about his latest mystery for young readers, his NEW Mystery! Murder at Penwood Manor!
Find Antony 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
Also find Tony’s fiction webinar on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmiM-wGD_nc

Episode 97, with Antony Kolenc: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-97-homeschooling-dad-lawyer-and-mystery-author/

Episode 141, with Antony Kolenc, The Latest Harwood Mystery! https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-azui5-1343be8
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.
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October 25, 2023 Episode 177: Praying With the Saints on Their Feast Days
We are all part of the Communion of Saints, and every day, we walk the road to heaven with the help of that holy “cloud of witnesses” St. Paul describes in his letter to the Hebrews. Today, veteran homeschooling mom Belinda Terro Mooney is here to teach us about Praying With the Saints on Their Feast Days.
Contact Belinda Terro Mooney:
[email protected]
Her website…
https://tlcwellnessinstitute.com
IG: @belindaterromooney
FB: Belinda Terro Mooney
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.
28 min
October 18, 2023 Episode 176: Neurodivergent Teens & Their Fragile Faith
This world is tough on teens, especially if they’re neurodiverse. On a daily basis, they are influenced by powerful forces of cultural indoctrination, so our most vulnerable kids need insightful support from the people who love them most. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us learn about Neurodivergent Teens & Their Fragile Faith.
Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/

Ginny's original resources!
Choosing Your Patron Saint: A Guide for Catholic Youth
https://notsoformulaic.com/product/choosing-your-patron-saint-a-guide-for-catholic-youth

Made for Greatness: Thrive Edition (A Growth Mindset Workbook for Catholic Tweens and Teens)
https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-thrive-edition-catholic-growth-mindset-for-teens

Made for Greatness: A Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth
https://notsoformulaic.com/madeforgreatness

Ora Et Labora: A Rule of Life for Catholic Youth
https://notsoformulaic.com/product/ora-et-labora-a-rule-of-life-for-catholic-youth

Accepting the Gift (Ministry):
https://www.acceptingthegift.org

Father Schneider, autistic Catholic priest:
https://uscatholic.org/articles/202205/father-matthew-schneider-on-being-autistic-and-catholic/

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.
37 min
October 11, 2023 Episode 175: Homeschooling Through a Major Transition
If your family experiences a sudden shift in your circumstances in the midst of a homeschool year, your life together can suddenly become very challenging. Today, Homeschooling mom, Lena Brown is here to share some great practical lessons about Homeschooling Through a Major Transition

Connect with Lena Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marie.galbreath.184

More conversations with Lena Brown: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts_category/arlena-brown-catholic-homeschooling/

Episode 129: Mental Health and Homeschooling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MuAPYXxP8Y&list=PL8B8jEYtJSiNXpmqqhoW-D24Hu_aZR143&index=41

Episode 137: Making a Schedule and Being Intentional
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJn1QB-1IFc&list=PL8B8jEYtJSiNXpmqqhoW-D24Hu_aZR143&index=33

Episode 147: Our Family’s Study of Black History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQNFZEIfUOU&list=PL8B8jEYtJSiNXpmqqhoW-D24Hu_aZR143&index=23&t=1234s

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.
43 min
October 04, 2023 Episode 174: Teaching the Faith to Your Children
Episode 174: Teaching the Faith to Your Children
There’s nothing more important to Catholic parents than passing on the treasures of the Catholic faith to our kids. So, it’s a thrill to have educator and Catholic mom, Amy Brooks, with us today, to share some simple methods for Teaching the Faith to Your Children.
Find Amy Brooks and her original resources at: https://www.prayerwinechocolate.com
Find Amy’s free catalogue and many other Catholic product creators and authors, here:
https://catholicinfluencers.com
God’s Superheroes, from Our Sunday Visitor:
https://www.orderosv.com/product/god-s-superheroes-set
The Saintly Heart and Voyage Comics links can be found here: https://catholicinfluencers.com/shop/
Gotta Be Saints Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gotta-be-saints/id1508823083
Sacred Heart Enthronement Network:
https://welcomehisheart.com/
Catholic All Year, by Kendra Tierney
https://catholicallyear.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.
43 min
September 27, 2023 Episode 173: Falling in Love with Literature
Books can spark our imaginations, take us on adventures, and teach us life lessons. Today, writer and veteran homeschooler, Cheri Blomquist is here to talk about
Falling in Love with Literature!
Find Cheri Blomquist: http://www.onceuponapen.studio/
Cheri’s books: Before Austen Comes Aesop:
The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them https://ignatius.com/before-austen-comes-aesop-bacap/
Maria Von Trapp and Her Musical Family, https://amzn.to/48s7wLl

For the Love of Literature, by Maureen Wittmann, https://catalog.beholdpublications.com/product/love-of-literature/

Reading lists from Homeschool Connections, https://homeschoolconnections.com/category/reading-lists/

Honey for a Child’s Heart, by Gladys Hunt, https://amzn.to/3rvdKJO

Other books mentioned by Cheri in this episode:
All of a Kind Family, https://amzn.to/3rzrbbE
Betsy and Tacy, https://amzn.to/3EPl5XF
Ramona the Pest, https://amzn.to/48tFRdi
B is for Betsy, https://amzn.to/3PTtSOY
Henry Huggins, https://amzn.to/3LwvBXN
The Borrowers, https://amzn.to/3t7ZUhf
The Great Christmas Kidnapping Caper, https://amzn.to/48vf7cq

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
34 min
September 20, 2023 Episode 172: Keeping Your Life in Right Order
I don’t know about you, but I’m not naturally organized, and that can impact my ability to keep life in balance and honor important priorities. So, I am so happy to have Catholic homeschooling coach, Emily Brown, with us today to offer some great tips on Keeping Your Life in Right Order.
Take Emily Brown's free masterclass, The Intro to Loving Your Homeschool Life on her website, Fiat Life Coaching: https://fiatlifecoaching.com
Free downloads for you:
30 New Thoughts to Think (to Put a Bad Homeschool Day in Right Order):
http://fiatlifecoaching.com/30-new-thoughts-sign-up

Intro to Loving Your Homeschool Life Free Masterclass:
https://fiatlifecoaching.com/intro-to-loving-your-homeschool-life-signup/

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
42 min