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February 17, 2021 Episode 71: Fasting is More Than Dieting
Episode 71: Fasting for Health and Holiness

Lent is upon us, and many of us are "tempted" to fast--just to lose a few pounds. But there’s so much more to it. Today, it’s my joy to talk with Dr. Kerrie Berends, who will give us some wonderful spiritual and scientific insights into Fasting for Health and Holiness.

Find Dr. Kerrie Berends here:
[email protected]

Dr. Berend's courses:
https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/people/kerrie-berrends-phd

Her courses at Homeschool Connections:
• High School Health: Personal Fitness
• High School Health: Nutrition
• ASL I & ASL II

Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real
Topic: Lent - Beginning Again to Climb Higher
Contact: https://www.aromarosary.com
https://www.chantal-howard.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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

37 min
February 10, 2021 Episode 70: The Healing Power of the Sacrament of Matrimony
Episode 70: The Healing Power of the Sacrament of Matrimony

It’s pretty much universal: we parents worry about our children’s souls, as they move out into a spiritually dark culture. We wonder: Can powerful conversions and healings come through imperfect Catholic families like ours? Today’s guest, veteran homeschooler Jess Echeverry, is here to tell us how her broken life was transformed through the The Healing Power of the Sacrament of Matrimony. Don’t miss this.

Find Jess Echeverry and her new book, “Dazzled,” at http://www.mommaletics.com/

Scripture references: Matthew 5:48 and Proverbs 22:6

Today’s Feature: Celeste Behe, The Homeschool Housefly
Topic: TBD
Contact: http://celestebehe.com/

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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
37 min
February 03, 2021 Episode 69: Love in a Time of Quarantine
Episode 69: Love in a Time of Quarantine
In the best of times, it is challenging to live out Gospel values in our families and communities, but with the isolation and stress we’re experiencing these days, we’re having to be more attuned to God’s grace than ever before. Today’s guest, homeschool veteran Mary Ellen Barrett, is here to explore Love in a Time of Quarantine.
Contact Mary Ellen: www.maryellenbarrett.com
More episodes with Mary Ellen:
Episode 1: Busting Myths About Homeschoolers
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/reasons-you-have-to-be-crazy-to-homeschool/

Episode 30: Keeping Your Husband Happy (Easy Tips)
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/keeping-your-husband-happy-easy-tips/

Today’s Short Feature: Dan Louzonis
Topic: Main Street Stroll
Contact Dan at https://EinsteinBlueprint.com

Listen to The Einstein Blueprint Podcast (600+ episodes!)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-einstein-blueprint/id1167562659

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KdL0YYfvAzYJJeEXND72Q?reload=9&sub_confirmation=1

See the 111 books I read in 2016
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gUHkFbR_1Mnzo9n4ybyc5do7xGaHuNQKKBfmbIXdDKA/edit

https://kidsgetrich.com/book

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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
36 min
January 27, 2021 Episode 68: An Australian Homeschool
Episodes 68: An Australian Homeschool
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to homeschool in Australia? Today’s guest, Charbel Raish, will give us a peek into the unique qualities of his family’s Australian Homeschool!
Find Charbel Raish at https://www.parousiamedia.com/

Today’s Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings
Topic: The Other Side of Freedom, by Cynthia Toney
Find A.J. Cattapan: https://www.ajcattapan.com

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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
42 min
January 20, 2021 Episode 67: A Homeschool Success Story
Episode 67: A Homeschool Success Story
If you’re just starting out in your homeschooling journey, you might be having an awful lot of days that leave you feeling a little sub-par. Today’s guest, Caroline Dupuis who has been through many ups and downs, is here to share A Homeschool Success Story.
Find Caroline at [email protected]

Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real
Topic:
Contact: https://www.chantal-howard.com
https://www.aromarosary.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic 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
35 min
January 13, 2021 Episode 66: “But What About Socialization?!”
Episode 66: “But What About Socialization?!”
If you’re new to homeschooling, you’re probably getting asked a question that veteran homeschoolers find very familiar. Today, Maureen Wittmann is here with very smart and very reassuring responses to the question, “But what about socialization?!”
Find Maureen at Homeschool Connections Directors

Read Maureen’s article on Socialization:
https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/06/08/what-about-socialization

Australian article on socialization studies:
https://phys.org/news/2019-04-homeschooled-children-socially-engaged.html
National Home Education Research Institute offers a great deal of research studies on homeschooling, including socialization
https://www.nheri.org/

Recommended book, “Hard Times in Paradise,” by David Colfax
[NOTE: Read reviews before purchasing]
https://amzn.to/2VFIXGG

Today’s Short Feature: Celeste Behe, The Homeschool Housefly
Topic: Placemat Pedagogy
Contact: http://celestebehe.com

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

39 min
January 06, 2021 Episode 65: Consecrating Our Children to Jesus Through Mary
Episode 65: Consecrating Our Children to Jesus Through Mary

Children around the world are joining together in prayer through the tireless efforts of a lovely homeschooling mom, Blythe Kaufmann. Today’s topic is Consecrating Our Children to Jesus Through Mary!

Find Blythe Kaufman:

The Children's Rosary:
www.childrensrosary.org and
www.childrensrosary.blogspot.com

Phone number for the Children's Rosary: 860 785 3340

Website for the Child Consecration:
https://childconsecration.com

The whole Children's Rosary collection including the Child Consecration book, Christmas cards, DVDs, etc. are available through EWTN:
https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/childrens-rosary-inc

Today’s Short Feature: Dan Louzonis, Einstein Blueprint
Topic: Success Shaming
Contact:
https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/
and
https://kidsgetrich.com/

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

34 min
December 30, 2020 Episode 64: Simple Habits for Great Nutrition--On a Budget!
Episode 64: Simple Habits for Great Nutrition--On a Budget!

We all want to feed our families well, but we need to stay within our budgets! Today, we’re having a fun and illuminating chat with Dr. Kerrie Berends, who will help us to build Simple Habits for Great Nutrition—on a Budget!

Dr. Berends: [email protected]

Her courses at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/people/kerrie-berrends-phd

Harvard Eating Plate: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/

Mayo Clinic Food Substitution Guide (for recipe hacks!) https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/healthy-recipes/art-20047195

Past Episode with Dr. Berends:
Episode 51: Why Phys-Ed is Important, Even if You and Your Kids Are NOT Athletic!
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/why-phys-ed-is-important-even-if-you-and-your-kids-are-not-athletic/

Recipe Generator sites:
https://hip2save.com/tips/best-recipe-generators/

No short feature, today.
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is 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
36 min
December 23, 2020 Episode 63: Celebrating the Octave and Epiphany
Episode 63: Celebrating the Octave and Epiphany

In the secular world, Christmas day is a huge letdown. But in our beautiful Catholic traditions, we’re just getting started having fun! Today, it is a great joy to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to tell us about Celebrating the Christmas Octave and Epiphany! Don’t miss this!

Find Kendra Tierney:
https://catholicallyear.com

Find Kendra’s book!
https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx

To connect with Kendra on all her social media platforms and ministries, click this link:

https://catholicallyear.com/about/
Today's Short Feature:
A.J. Cattapan, PhD: Books & Blessings
Topic: Theresa Linden's "Life-Changing Love"
Contact: https://www.ajcattapan.com

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is 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
44 min
December 16, 2020 Episode 62: A Dickensian Christmas
Episode 62: A Dickensian Christmas

What is often described as the "magic" of Christmas is something deeper and more meaningful, which can be expressed through great works of literature. Our guest today is the distinguished scholar, Anthony Esolen, to help us imagine and create a Dickensian Christmas.

Find Dr. Esolen:

At Magdalen College: https://magdalen.edu/dr-anthony-esolen-joins-the-faculty-at-magdalen-college/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyEsolen/

Through his books: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyEsolen/

Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real

Contact: https://www.chantal-howard.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic 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

40 min