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From Mom to Mentor: Maureen Wittmann Reflects on 25 Years of Homeschooling Wisdom In this heartfelt episode, veteran homeschool mom and Homeschool Connections co-founder Maureen Wittmann shares what she learned through more than 25 years of homeschooling—academically, spiritually, and personally. From discovering a love for math and history to growing in her Catholic faith and becoming a better mom, Maureen reflects on the beautiful, transformative journey of homeschooling. This episode is full of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration for homeschoolers at every stage. 👉 Whether you're a brand-new homeschooler or nearing the finish line, you’ll walk away uplifted and reminded of the deeper purpose behind the homeschool life. You can find Maureen at https://homeschoolconnections.com/about-homeschool-connections/ NHERI - National Home Education Research Institute at https://nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/ 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!…
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1 Jerome Lejeune: A Saintly Scientist for God’s Little Ones 34:33
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Homeschooling Saints Podcast Episode 238: New Picture Book on Venerable Jerome Lejeune with Ana Braga Henebry! Today’s guest has written a charming New Picture Book on Venerable Jerome Lejeune, the Catholic doctor who devoted his career to God’s children with Down’s Syndrome. Ordering link: Jerome Lejeune: Saintly Geneticist by Ana Braga-Henebry https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/jerome-lejeune Recommended Resource for Teens and Adults: Jerome Lejeune: A Man of Science and Conscience: https://ignatius.com/jerome-lejeune-jlp/ Well Read Mom (Catholic women's book club): https://wellreadmom.com/ Another lovely conversation with Ana Braga-Henebry: Episode 54: How to Foster Religious Vocations in Your Homeschool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCNEwLxmKk 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!…
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Our homes—the sacred places we raise our families--are all unique like we are. But how do we make our homes places of thriving for the whole family? Today’s guest, Dia Boyle, is here with her delightful new book, The Thoughtful Home. Find Dia Boyle at: www.diaboyle.com The Thoughtful Home by Dia Boyle: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-thoughtful-home or https://amzn.to/4cgUB1t Essay mentioned: The Drift from Domesticity, by G.K. Chesterton, https://catholiclibrary.org/library/view?docId=/Contemporary-EN/XCT.165.html&chunk.id=00000011 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!…
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1 How Anyone Can Study Philosophy--Fruitfully! Episode 236 38:51
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Today’s guest is our good friend, Dr. Sam Nicholson, here to explain How Anyone Can Study Philosophy--Fruitfully! Find Dr. Sam Nicholson: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/sam-nicholson Contact: scn8v@virginia.edu Recommended Resources: Books by Lloyd P. Gerson, https://amzn.to/4iHR2TZ Dr. Peter Kreeft’s new series, Socrates’ Children, from Word on Fire Press: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/socrates-children-box-set Frederick C. Copleston’s History of Philosophy: Vols 1-11: [Eleven-volume Set] https://amzn.to/4izCwy1 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!…
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1 Teach Science with Joy and Wonder: Episode 235 41:57
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Joy. We want it for ourselves and the children we are educating. Today’s guest, Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, is here to share a new book your kids will love, so you can Teach Science with Joy and Wonder. Find Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ at: https://www.vaticanobservatory.va/en/who-are-we/staff/br-guy-j-consolmagno-s-j Ordering information for A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science: https://store.loyolapress.com/a-jesuits-guide-to-the-stars Sacred Space Astronomy: https://www.vaticanobservatory.org Faith and Science Resources: https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/education/faith-science-resource-center Also recommended: H.A. Rey’s astronomy guide for children: The Stars: A New Way to See Them: https://amzn.to/3DOcNm9 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!…
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1 Boys in Motion: Homeschooling Active Sons: Episode 234 18:22
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So today, we’re talking with homeschooling mom Kaitlin Zara about embracing the beauty and challenge of Boys in Motion: Homeschooling Active Sons! For more on this topic, see Kaitlin's article Homeschool Hack: The Power of Movement for Enhanced Learning . Kaitlin would love to hear from you! She can be reached at: Kaitlinzara@gmail.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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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1 A Compassionate Look at Kids & Screens: Episode 233 32:36
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We’re not trying to be judgy here. We all use them. But there’s a deeper conversation to be had. Today, Amanda Woodiel will help us to take A Compassionate Look at Kids & Screens. Contact Amanda at: amanda.woodiel@gmail.com The Messy Family Project episodes on technology: https://messyfamilyproject.org/?s=technology More podcast episodes with Amanda Woodiel: Episode #186: Community Building Throughout the Year https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/how-to-build-homeschool-community/ Episode #168: Homeschooling Through My Son’s Cancer https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-168-homeschooling-through-my-son-s-cancer/ Episode #37: Accepting Help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upd2EdzMqww Episode #6: Tips for New Homeschoolers: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/top-tips-for-new-homeschooling-parents/ 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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1 The Final Harwood Mystery for Teens! Episode 232 34:32
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One of our favorite Catholic authors, Antony Kolenc, is here to tell us about the climax of his incredible historical fiction series. We’re talking about The Final Harwood Mystery for Teens! Find Antony Barone 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 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 Tony Kolenc, Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-97-homeschooling-dad-lawyer-and-mystery-author Episode 141, with Antony Kolenc, The Latest Harwood Mystery! https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/the-latest-harwood-mystery 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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1 What Can a Busy Mom Give Up for Lent? Episode 231 37:46
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You sacrifice every single day for the people you love, so to prepare for Lent, today I’m talking with catechist and homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to answer the burning question: What Can a Busy Mom Give Up for Lent? Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact Email: hello@intothedeep.co Holy Week Picture Study: https://intothedeep.co/products/holy-week-picture-study Lent devotional with Blessed is She: https://blessedisshe.net/products/lent-devotional-for-women A Lamp & a Light Lectio Divina Journal for Women: https://intothedeep.co/collections/all-products/products/lectio-divina-journal-women 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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1 Homeschool Grad on Mission to Iraq: Episode 230 34:24
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Homeschools around the world educate and graduate exceptional young adults, and we’re talking with one of them today! Margaret Wittmann is joining from eight time zones away, on a fascinating topic. She’s a Homeschool Grad on Mission to Iraq. St. Thomas Mission Website: https://www.stmiraq.org Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/st.thomas.mission Margaret’s email for anybody interested in the program: margwittmann@gmail.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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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1 Build a Family Culture in Times of Transition: Episode 229 29:02
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Sometimes our families need to make unexpected changes, so the culture of our family stretches to adapt to the new normal. Today, Amanda Woodiel returns to share some creative ways to Build Family Culture in Times of Transition. Contact Amanda at: amanda.woodiel@gmail.com Play, Party, Plan, https://www.playpartyplan.com/ More podcast episodes with Amanda Woodiel: Episode #168: Homeschooling Through My Son’s Cancer https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-168-homeschooling-through-my-son-s-cancer Episode #6: Tips for New Homeschoolers: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/top-tips-for-new-homeschooling-parents Episode #37: Accepting Help https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/accepting-help-homeschooling 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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1 The Fruits of a Homeschool Life: Episode 228 36:48
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Ever wonder what it’s like to be all done with homeschooling and looking back on all the highlights and struggles—while savoring the beautiful results? Today’s guest is the joyful Bonnie Landry, here to share The Fruits of a Homeschool Life. Find Bonnie Landry Podcast https://makejoynormal.buzzsprout.com Website: https://www.bonnielandry.ca Other Homeschooling Saints episodes with Bonnie: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts_category/bonnie-landry-catholic-homeschool/ Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Maté MD, https://amzn.to/3VTNViO 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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1 Raising Your Kid to Be an Elite Worker: Episode 227 42:00
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Our kids have a chance to be truly exceptional because of the countercultural way they’re being raised. Organic Farmer and homeschooling dad, Jesse Straight, is here with tips on Raising Your Kid to Be an Elite Worker Jesse Straight’s website, including information about farm internships: www.whiffletreefarmva.com Write to Jesse: jesse@whiffletreefarmva.com Whiffle Tree Farm store phone: (540)-935-0600 The Lean Farm: How to Minimize Waste, Increase Efficiency, and Maximize Value and Profits with Less Work by Ben Hartman, https://amzn.to/3Dl0Pjd Fields of Farmers: Interning, Mentoring, Partnering, Germinating by Joel Salatin, https://amzn.to/4a5I145 Wendel Berry, https://amzn.to/3ZMrCN4 Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, https://amzn.to/3WAJw4I 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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1 Episode 226: A Hidden Heartache: What Small Catholic Families Want You to Know 30:00
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We Catholics rightly appreciate the generosity of heart and sense of calling that leads many homeschoolers to raise large, beautiful families. And thank God for them! But scattered among us are families with only one or two children, and some of them have experienced feelings of shame for the small size of their families, as if they don’t measure up in the eyes of others. So today, we’re talking with homeschooling mom Kaitlin Zara to bring to light A Hidden Heartache: What Small Catholic Families Want You to Know. Kaitlin would love to hear from you! She can be reached at: Kaitlinzara@gmail.com The Unexpected Homeschooler Episode #217: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/unexpected-homeschooler/ 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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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1 Episode 225: Wellness as a Path to Holiness 38:42
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We all want to be healthy and to be solid role models for our children. But let’s be honest. Homeschooling parents, especially moms, tend to be self-neglecting as we serve and serve and serve. Today’s guest had a beautiful spiritual awakening about her own health, and it drew her closer to God. Cecilia Escobedo is here to talk about Wellness as a Path to Holiness. Find Cecilia Escobedo: http://www.trinitywellnessfoundation.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 , Catholic 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. You can follow us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints Also, make sure to check out the Catholic Homeschool Blog for homeschooling tips, support, and practical help.…
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