Peace. We all want it for ourselves and for our families, but it can be such a struggle. Today’s guest, Jennifer Smarsh, has wonderful insights on some of the “dragons” we need to slay. So stick around for Eight Ways to Win the Battle for Peace in Your Homeschool. You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here: byhisgracejs@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/jen.smarsh Jennifer is also scheduled to be a speaker for The Catholic Homeschool Conference 2024, https://catholichomeschoolconference.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.

It takes guts to homeschool, as we struggle with the almost daily insecurities that come with the territory. Am I really doing what’s best for my child? Am I doing it right? Am I good enough to carry this through? Today, it’s a joy to welcome back homeschooling mom Olivia Spears to talk about Courage in Homeschooling. Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contactInstagram: @intothedeep Resource links:• Unit Study on the Beatitudes, https://intothedeep.co/collections/all-products/products/the-beatitudes-unit-study• Apostles Story Cards, https://intothedeep.co/collections/all-products/products/the-apostles-story-cards  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 may include affiliate links

We are extremely busy working, homeschooling, and making ends meet, and our marital relationship can get into quite a neglected state. Today, pastoral counselor and homeschooling dad Tom Weishaar is here to share some Common Marriage Problems—and Simple Solutions! NOTE: This episode contains potentially sensitive topics regarding Catholic teaching on marriage and sexuality. You can find Tom at CatholicCounselors.com! https://catholiccounselors.com/tele-counseling-services/ The CatholicHOM app can be found here:https://www.catholichom.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.

Even in the midst of so much important learning and growing, drawing our families closer to the Heart of Christ has to be our first priority. So, today, author and homeschooling mom Annabelle Moseley is here, to tell us about Living the Holy Hour in Your Homeschool! Find Annabelle Moseley and bonus resources:https://www.catholicholyhour.com/awake-with-christ/ Find Annabelle Moseley at:https://tourguideofwonder.com The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers:https://www.avemariapress.com/products/ave-prayer-book-for-catholic-mothers Links to her two podcasts: https://wcatradio.com/destinationsainthoodhttps://wcatradio.com/thensingsmysoul Other books:https://www.annabellemoseley.com/2021/01/our-house-sacred-hearthttps://www.annabellemoseley.com/2019/11/sacred-braille Sacred Braille: The Rosary as Masterpiece by Annabelle Moseley: https://amzn.to/3UsQzMo  Our House of the Sacred Heart: Art, Prayers & Reflections towards Consecration to the Sacred Heart by Annabelle Moseley: https://amzn.to/3waFBBi  Link to joining 33-Day Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:https://www.annabellemoseley.com/consecration-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=newsletter210908 YouTube Devotional Series:Seven Sorrows Devotion Prayer Companion video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnQLfD212V4 Seven Sorrows Rosary Prayer Companion video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fb-6WDBcZ0 Prayer Companion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Z6_SaSY_c Prayer Companion to the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qa1pNf2clM Prayer Companion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBcdzzm9VIo Prayer Companion to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8do6WvVDLs4 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.

Lent challenges adults on so many levels—through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving—and especially through cultivating a humble and contrite spirit. But what does that look like when our homes and hearts are occupied with young children? Today’s guest, homeschooling mom, Alex Resch, is here to share her tips on Lent with Littles. Lent with Littles:https://www.oraetschola.com/2024/01/20/catholic-lent-with-littles Alex Resch’s blog (for more on the liturgical year):https://www.oraetschola.com Resources:Children's Lenten Journals: https://dumb-ox.com/collections/lent/products/a-lenten-journal-for-children Holy Heroes- free activities for every day of Lenthttps://lentenadventure.com Ash Wednesday coloring page:http://www.holyheroes.net/la/AshWed-ColoringPage.pdf Stations of the Cross Eggs:https://www.catholicicing.com/stations-of-cross-eggs-for-catholic/ Be a Heart: (she usually puts out a free Lenten Guide)https://beaheart.com Stations of the Cross coloring pages:https://www.reallifeathome.com/printable-stations-of-the-cross-for-children Catholic Family Crate Lent Resources:https://catholicfamilycrate.com/collections/lent-triduum Catholic All Year:https://catholicallyear.com Scott Hahn Lenten Cookbook:https://www.amazon.com/Lenten-Cookbook-Scott-Hahn/dp/1644134691 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.

What a joy it is to know that each of our families is a unique expression of the family of God, and through homeschooling, to cultivate that beautiful individuality in the human person, our culture, and our language! Today, our guest is Marisol Rodero, a homeschooling mom, who is here to tell us about her family’s Nobis Pacem: A Fully Accredited Hispanic Curriculum! Contact Marisol Rodero:Info@nobispacem.com Nobis Pacem Curriculum:https://nobispacem.com Instagram: @nobispacemhomeschoolFacebook: Nobis Pacem Academy https://www.facebook.com/nobispacemhomeschool Curriculum review of Nobis Pacem:https://www.mommymaestra.com/2016/11/homeschool-curriculum-spanish-nobis-pacem.html Jennifer Mackintosh: https://jenmackintosh.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.

It is an incredible blessing when our kids can draw inspiration from other Catholic children around the globe in living out their faith in their own beautiful and unique cultures. Today, Clara Davison is here with a resource that helps our families learn from The Faith of Catholic Kids Around the World. Find Clara Davison at:https://holyheroes.com  Free Lenten Resources at HolyHeros.com:https://lentenadventure.com  Homeschooling Saints Podcast Episode 155: The Very Young Catholic Project, with Emily Koczela Other episodes with Clara Davison of Holy Heroes:  Catholic Homeschool Advent Resources Catholic Homeschool Graduate    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.

As Catholics, we know how powerful it is to walk day by day in the abiding presence of God and in the fellowship of His saints. Today’s guest is a homeschooling dad and the founder of Arx Publishing, Tony Schiavo, here with some exciting ways to Homeschool with the Saints for History and Literature! Connect with Tony Schiavo and Arx Publishing: www.arxpub.com The First Crusade: The Accounts of Eye-Witnesses and Participants:  http://www.arxpub.com/HSBookstore/Faith-sci.html#FirstCrusade  Authentic Accounts of Christian Martyrdom and Persecution from the Ancient Sources: http://www.arxpub.com/literary/i_am_a_christian.html  Young Catholics Bookshelf: http://www.arxpub.com/HSBookstore/Index.html  Author Katy Campbell, https://katysfables.com/books/ Personal Reflections of Joan of Arc by Mark Twain: https://amzn.to/4aMr1j8 (affiliate link) Wounds of Love by Phillip Campbell, https://amzn.to/48HCfUN (affiliate link) Hillside Education: https://www.hillsideeducation.com/  Tony's previous Homeschooling Saints episode: Being a Homeschool Dad and Publisher: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/being-a-homeschool-dad-and-a-publisher/  Louis deWohl novels: https://ignatius.com/authors/louis-de-wohl/  Vision Series: https://ignatius.com/kids/summer-reading/the-vision-books-series/  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.

I’ve never met a homeschooling mom or dad who didn’t sometimes question their commitment to homeschooling. So many challenges come up that can fill us with doubts, unless we have a framework for keeping perspective. Today, homeschooling veteran, Jennifer Smarsh, is here to offer some tips for Having Confidence in Your Decision to Homeschool. You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here:byhisgracejs@gmail.com Jennifer on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jen.smarsh Article: Public School vs. Homeschool Socialization 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.

At any time of year, so many things can contribute to feelings of isolation in homeschooling. And one of them is simply a lack of connection with other people who share our faith and values. We all need community. Today, Amanda Woodiel returns to offer tips and personal stories about Community Building Throughout the Year. Contact Amanda at: amanda.woodiel@gmail.com And put “Podcast” in the subject line More podcast episodes with Amanda Woodiel:Episode #168: Homeschooling Through My Son’s Cancerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cI3dCHcxxM Episode #6: Tips for New Homeschoolers:https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/top-tips-for-new-homeschooling-parents/ Episode #37: Accepting Helphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upd2EdzMqww 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.