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March 04, 2020 Episode 31: Servant Leadership
Episode 31: Servant Leadership

We hear a lot about “servant leadership” today, but for a Catholic homeschooling family, it’s a lot more than a buzzword for “enlightened teamwork”—it’s a way of life modeled on the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. Today, we’re talking with Jenny Bales about how her leadership roles teach important lessons to her children.

Find Jenny Bales: www.heartofamother.net
Jenny's Bloom Homeschool Consulting: https://www.heartofamother.net/bloom-homeschool-consulting/

Today’s Short Feature:
Chantal Howard: From Ideal to Real
Topic: Living Lent As It Was Meant
Find Chantal at https://www.chantal-howard.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online Program
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.
37 min
February 26, 2020 Episode 30: Keeping Your Husband Happy (Easy Tips)
Episode 30: Keeping Your Husband Happy (Easy Tips)

Okay homeschoolers! You're going to want to take notes on this episode and share it with all your married friends. Today, one of my favorite Catholic experts, Mary Ellen Barrett, is going to surprise you with some incredibly easy ways to make your husband very happy. Because when your marriage has that sparkle, everything else in your homeschooling life gets a BIG lift!

Find Mary Ellen here:
http://maryellenbarrett.com/

Short Feature: Amy Cattapan, Books & Blessings
Today’s Topic: The Ten Commandments for Kissing Gloria Jean, by Britt Lee
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online Program
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.

42 min
February 19, 2020 Episode 29: How Authentic Love in Your Marriage Teaches Your Children
NOTE: This episode contains sensitive topics regarding Catholic teaching on marriage and sexuality.
Episode 29: How Authentic Love in Your Marriage Teaches Your Children

Today I'm talking with someone very special, a veteran homeschooling mom who knows a thing or two about how Authentic Love in Your Marriage Teaches Your Children.

Find Ellen Gable Hrkach here:
https://ellengable.wordpress.com/
The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography with Matt Fradd (audio), https://amzn.to/48M14hN (affiliate link)
Delivered: True Stories of Men and Women Who Turned from Porn to Purity by Matt Fradd, https://amzn.to/3RTsTOu (affiliate link)

Short Feature: Celeste Behe, Story Strands
Today’s Topic: What's in a Name?
Visit Celeste here, https://celestebehe.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Program 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.
40 min
February 12, 2020 Episode 28: SALVATION: What Every Catholic Should Know.
Episode 28: SALVATION: What Every Catholic Should Know.

If somebody asked you today what it takes to be saved, would you have an answer that was confident and specific? Think about it. Today’s guest, Dr. Michael Barber, is going to help unpack the topic of SALVATION: What Every Catholic Should Know.

Find Dr. Barber here:
https://www.thesacredpage.com/
@michaelpbarber

Enjoy these resources written/recorded by Dr. Barber:
Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know (hardback)
Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know (paper back)
*Contains affiliate links

Salvation, Lectio Study - DVD bible study with participant and leader guides (based on the book)
Michael Barber, Paul, A New Covenant Jew: Rethinking Pauline Theology (Eerdmans, 2019)

Short Feature: Dan Louzonis, Einstein Blueprint
Today’s Topic: How Parents Can Demonstrate Entrepreneurship to their Children
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling
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.
43 min
February 10, 2020 Episode 27: Ideas From Aquinas That Help Keep Our Kids Catholic
Episode 27: Ideas From Aquinas That Help Keep Our Kids Catholic

What are the main arguments of atheism, and how do we equip our teens to stand up to a culture intent on destroying their faith? Join me and one my favorite authors, Dr. Kevin Vost, as we share two of the most insidious attacks on our faith and how St. Thomas Aquinas can help you help your kids stand against them.

Find Kevin at https://www.drvost.com/

His new book:
12 Life Lessons from St. Thomas Aquinas book from Sophia Institute Press.
https://amzn.to/3SdiWwr (affiliate link)

His memoir:
From Atheism to Catholicism
https://amzn.to/3NYB0Ic (affiliate link)

(No short feature, today)
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.
28 min
February 10, 2020 Episode 26: Choosing a Transformative Lent, with Chris Stefanick!
Episode 26: Choosing a Transformative Lent, with Chris Stefanick!

If God identifies Himself by saying, “I AM,” not, “I DO,” then why do we so easily forget who we are in the eyes of Christ? Today I have the joy of talking with a powerhouse evangelist for the Catholic faith that many of you already know: Mr. Chris Stefanick!

“We destroy arguments and every pretension raising itself against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive in obedience to Christ…” (2 Corinthians 10:4)

Find Chris here:
https://reallifecatholic.com/

NOTE: Register for the I AM 30-day program at https://coaching.reallifecatholic.com/IAM-Enroll-Now

Short Feature: Chantal Howard, From Ideal to Real
Today’s Topic: You Are God's Glory
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Program
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.
25 min
January 22, 2020 Episode 25: Siblings as Co-Teachers in Your Homeschool
Episode 25: Siblings as Co-Teachers in Your Homeschool

When children become competent enough to help mom and dad, including guiding and mentoring younger siblings, life gets a lot easier for the parents, but great life lessons are also absorbed by the children themselves. Today, we’re talking with veteran homeschooling mom, Ellen Gable Hrkach, about Siblings as Co-Teachers in Your Homeschool.

Find Ellen Gable Hrkach at https://ellengable.wordpress.com/

Short Feature: Books & Blessings, with A.J. Cattapan
Today’s topic: Rightfully Ours, by Carolyn Astfalk
Find Amy at 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 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
33 min
January 16, 2020 Episode 24: Talking With Kids About God’s Gift of Marriage and Sex
Episode 24: Talking With Kids About God’s Gift of Marriage and Sex

Are you nervous about having “the talk” with your children? Do you wonder if too much information too soon will hurt their innocence? Today’s guest, Suzy Younger, is here to discuss Talking With Kids About God’s Gift of Marriage and Sex.

Find Suzy here: www.suzyyounger.com

Recommended Resources:
Fertility Care: https://fertilitycare.org/
Book: The NAPRO Technology Revolution, by Dr. Thomas Hilgers, https://amzn.to/48EqPR0
Book: Wonderfully Made! Babies: A Catholic Perspective on How and Why God Makes Babies (for ages 9 and up) by Ellen Giangiordano, https://amzn.to/47GHpix
Book: Made This Way, by Trent Horn & Leila Miller, https://amzn.to/3S90p4B
*Contains affiliate links

Contact Suzy Younger: [email protected]

Today’s Short Feature: Celeste Behe’s Story Strands
Topic: Your Family Prequel
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling
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.
36 min
January 08, 2020 Episode 23: Curing Mommy Overwhelm
Episode 23: Curing Mommy Overwhelm

As homeschoolers, we can get really overwhelmed. Self-doubts can wreak havoc on our peace of mind, causing us to lose faith in God’s plan for our families. A wonderful consultant and veteran homeschooling mom, Paola Ciskanik, is here to talk about Curing Mommy Overwhelm. Stay with us!
Paola’s BLOG: https://catholichomeschool.online/blog/
Catholic Homeschool Community: https://www.catholichomeschoolcommunity.com/ - Free Homeschool 101: How to Homeschool Guide

All About Spelling: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=1164 (Paola is a proud affiliate because this really works!)
Lauri Alphabet Puzzles: https://www.playmonster.com/product/a-to-z-puzzles-lowercase/
Reading Helper Reading Strips: https://www.rainbowresource.com/category/268/Reading-Helper.html
Homeschool Connections Fiction Writing Courses: https://awa.homeschoolconnections.com/

FREE Planning Guide Paola wrote that contains reflection questions, “Get Ready to THRIVE Planning Guide": https://catholichomeschool.ck.page/8474b33012
Articles pertaining to curing overwhelm:
The Secret to Homeschool Success :https://catholichomeschool.online/secret-to-homeschool-success/
How to Begin Homeschooling: https://catholichomeschool.online/how-to-begin-homeschooling/
Two Truths in 25 Years of Homeschooling: https://catholichomeschool.online/two-truths-in-25-years-of-homeschooling/
Top Tips to Wrap up the Year: https://catholichomeschool.online/to-tips-to-wrap-up-year/
Today’s Short Feature: Dan Louzonis’ Einstein Blueprint
Topic: Production vs. Consumption Mentality
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Program
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.
45 min
January 02, 2020 Episode 22: How Thriving in Faith and Fitness Benefits Your Homeschool
Episode 22: How Thriving in Faith and Fitness Benefits Your Homeschool

How often as a homeschooling mom or dad have you wished you were in better shape and had more energy? Today’s guest, Olympic Athlete and homeschooling mom, Rebecca Dussault is here to tell us How Thriving in Faith and Fitness Benefits Your Homeschool.

Find Rebecca Dussault at FitCatholicMom.com: http://www.fitcatholicmom.com/

Today’s short feature: Chantal Howard’s From Ideal to Real
Topic: Theology of the Body
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online Program
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.
42 min