The Homeschool Connections Podcast

Homeschoolers tend to be understandably choosy about the books they bring into their homes, so it’s my joy to have back on the program, today, a faithful and very talented Catholic mystery writer with a new book your children are sure to love. Attorney and homeschooling dad, Antony Kolenc, is here to tell us about The Latest Harwood Mystery! 

Find Tony Kolenc here: http://www.antonykolenc.com 

Tony’s Podcast: http://www.antonykolenc.com/the-shepherds-pie.html

Episode 97, with Tony Kolenc:

BONUS: Past Christmas Themed Shows:

Episode 19: How to Have a Merry Homeschool

Episode 17: Keeping the Joy in Christmas https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/keeping-the-joy-in-christmas/

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

Our Sponsor: Homeschool Connections: Best Catholic Homeschool Curriculum

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

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, with a delightful new mystery series that will surely help. It is my joy to help with Introducing the Sister Seraphina Mysteries!

Substack: HaleySteward.substack.com

Book ordering links:

https://amzn.to/3hoZUno 

The Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese:

https://amzn.to/3Ym3fEa 

Jane Austin’s Genius Guide to Life:

https://amzn.to/3hn1FkZ 

The Grace of Enough

https://amzn.to/3WgJooq 

Episode #14 with Haley Stewart:

https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/the-grace-of-enough/ 

BONUS: Christmas Themed Show

Episode 103: Homeschooling Through Christmas--With or Without Snow!

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Today’s guest is here to invite us to take an amazing journey that will re-energize story time for you and your whole family. Get ready to meet Anthony D’Ambrosio, A Story Time Revolutionary Speaks!

To talk with Anthony D’Ambrosio, reach out on instagram - @thedambro or via email - [email protected]

Lion and Lamb book club: https://catholic.store/pages/lion-lamb

Beakle and the Star Stone: https://www.beakleandthestarstone.com/

BONUS: Advent Themed Show

Episode 99: Celebrate Advent AND Santa!

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Homeschooling our children gives us the incredible opportunity to adapt to their interests and talents in powerful and affirming ways, but it’s also a challenge. Today’s guest, homeschool veteran Elena LaVictoire, is here to tell us what it’s like Homeschooling a Girl Athlete.

Find Elena LaVictoire at https://mydomesticchurch.com

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic Online Homeschool

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Making schedules is always a challenge for homeschoolers, but the secret sauce to really making it work is the topic of our conversation today. Homeschooling mom, Arlena Brown is here to talk about Making a Schedule and Being Intentional.

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

Prayers & Donations: Friends, Lena’s husband lost his job, so if you’d like to pray for them or contribute a little to the fund their friends set up for them, you can find that here:

Note: The TikTok homeschooling mom that Lena learned the Eisenhower Matrix from is Cousin Tam and she has a book called Homeschool Helpdesk.

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

You don’t have to be an art historian to enjoy sacred art and to share it with your kids. Today’s guest, Kerri Davison, is here to tell us about Enjoying Sacred Art with Young Children

Holy Heroes website:

Contact Kerri Davison:

New books for you and your family!

I Believe: The Apostles Creed in Sacred Art for Young Children

Praying to Holy Angels: Angel of God and St. Michael the Archangels Prayers in Sacred Art for Young Children

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling Online

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Some people still claim that religion is “unscientific,” yet modern scientific inquiry continues to result in conversions from atheism to belief in a Divine Creator! The great Fr. Robert Spitzer is here to tell us about Scientists Who Became Believers!

 Magis Center

FREE COURSE: Credible Catholic

Online science courses taught through a Catholic lens (and affordable!) for tweens and teens

https://tinyurl.com/37rnk793 

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

Our Sponsor Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling Online Classes

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

The spiritual journey of Advent is about to begin. What a precious time for our families to grow closer to each other, as we prepare our hearts to receive the child Jesus at Christmas! Our lovely guest today is Clara Davison, here to share some Advent Adventures and Resources to Light Up the Season!

Find Clara Davison at https://holyheroes.com

Free Advent Adventure: https://holyheroes.com/pages/advent-adventure

Free Jesse Tree ornaments: https://holyheroes.com/pages/jesse-tree

Advent Resources: https://holyheroes.com/collections/advent-resources

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

Our Sponsor: Homeschool Connections: Best Catholic Homeschool Program

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

As homeschooling parents, we want the best for our children, so it helps to hear what works for other families! Today, veteran homeschooler, Cheri Blomquist is here to talk about The Importance of Teaching Systematic Grammar!

An excellent resource for homeschool grammar and writing for middle and high school is Aquinas Writing Advantage from Homeschool Connections, Best Catholic Homeschool Writing Program 

Find Cheri Blomquist:  http://www.onceuponapen.studio/

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

Our Sponsor: Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling Online Classes

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Have you ever wondered what life is like for young adults who were blessed to be educated at home, by the people who love them most? Our guest today is Clara Davison, here to talk about Modern Life as a Homeschool Graduate.

Free Programs at Holy Heroes!

Holy Heroes: www.holyheroes.com

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

Our Sponsor: Catholic Homeschool Connections

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich