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AMDG. In a continuation of last week's episode, Lisa Popcak shares her advice for new homeschooling families, including what aspects of education matter most and what worked in her own family. “I had promised her… you will be 100% fine,” Lisa recalled. “And sure enough, she got recruited by her college… and got almost a full ride to be a pre-med student.” Lisa reflects on her children leaving the home for college, navigating hard seasons in the home, liturgical living, and so much more. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 261 Flow & Connection through Learning, the first part of our conversation with Lisa Popcak 255 Family Life as Liturgy with Dr. Greg Popcak 131 It's All about Relationship with Danielle Bean 62 Due Diligence with Darren Jones of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) 105 Not Just for Special Occasions Related links: CatholicHOM (Households on Mission) CatholicCounselors.com More2Life Radio & podcasts Books by Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak Momfidence podcast BeDADitudes podcast Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers by Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Maté Books by the Popcaks mentioned in this conversation: Discovering God Together: The Catholic Guide to Raising Faithful Kids Parenting Kids with Grace (birth to age 10) Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace Once upon a Lifetime Podcast Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Catholic podcaster and co-founder/vice-president of CatholicCounselors.comLisa Popcak shares her wisdom on homeschooling and raising children in the faith. Lisa advocates for “flow” rather than structure in the homeschool day and paints a picture of what a rich— but achievable— prayer life looks like in a busy home. “We have to get away from the idea that our prayer life has to be rigorous,” Lisa says. “If our children are called to a rigorous monastic life, God will give them the grace for that. We have many saints who were… and many saints who went a different way.” Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 255 Family Life as Liturgy with Dr. Greg Popcak 131 It's All about Relationship with Danielle Bean Related links: CatholicHOM (Households on Mission) CatholicCounselors.com More2Life Radio & podcasts Books by Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak Momfidence podcast BeDADitudes podcast Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers by Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Maté Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. “I always knew I liked these things and I knew they were beautiful, but now I know why.” In a special sneak peek episode, Kolbe Academy team members Carol Gilpin, Stephanie Foley, and Therese Prudlo join the Kolbecast to discuss the brand new art history and architecture book. The trio discusses the layout of the new art book, revealing the thought process and design work that went into the new text. “It's like we're having a conversation with that artist… a real human connection,” Stephanie reflects. Whether you are considering purchasing this book for your children or interested in picking up a beautiful, readable art book for yourself, this episode is a must-listen! Related Kolbecast episodes: 194 Visual Literacy with Amanda Shepherd 249 Stories Crafted with Care featuring Carol Gilpin, Stephanie Foley, and Stasha Becher 186 Full Circle (of Fifths) and 201 The Soundtrack of Life with Carl Hasler and Olivia Knuffke on the topic of music Links mentioned & relevant: Pope John Paul II's Letter to Artists Art History text The “Not-Artistic” Parent's Guide to Art Appreciation with free download/preview of artist spotlights Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Do you worry about finding a strong community for your children outside the home? Homeschooling moms Dee-dee and Krysten join the Kolbecast to share about their homeschool communities. Filled with practical advice and anecdotes from their years of experience, Dee-dee and Krysten's conversation makes building a thriving community feel accessible to anyone. Dee-dee started her own homeschooling group after moving to an area that didn't have a strong homeschooling community. What started as a small gathering in Dee-dee's household snowballed into a huge community of homeschool families. “The most successful groups are the ones that grow organically,” Deedee notes. Her homeschool group now offers copious enrichment activities such as drama, theatre, and a brown bag lunch program for the needy in the community. Krysten runs the largest homeschool group on a military base in the nation. Krysten addresses the ins and outs of running a homeschool non-profit organization, from cautionary tales to inspiring successes in evangelization. “God will open the doors that need to be open,” Krysten says. “Lean into what God is calling you to do.” Related Kolbecast episodes: 214 A Long View with Charles & Dee-dee Mihaliak 155 Mission Intent: Pathways to Serve and 156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve with and about homeschooling military families 105 Not Just for Special Occasions addressing socialization 3 Dramatic Arts and 73 Through Beauty and Technology with Dolores Mihaliak 208 A Mosaic of Experience and 246 Orientation toward the Eternal with Kolbe Academy alumnus Charlie Mihaliak Relevant links: School & Co-op Partnerships with Kolbe Academy Adoro Te, the homeschool group that Dee-dee and her family helped found Cultivating Friendships and Enriching Social Activities for Homeschool Students from the Kolbe Academy Help Center Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. What do parents need to know before their children enter middle school or high school? Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden and Principal Nicole O'Connor are back once again to discuss classical education at the 6-12 grade level. Maggie and Nicole share their years of expertise working with students, outlining what parents and students can expect both developmentally and academically as they transition from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school. The duo emphasizes the importance of exploration, curiosity, and integration; explains why literature and grammar are the focal point of the middle school years; and details why the Classical Composition course is so highly recommended through middle and high school. Next, Maggie and Nicole turn their attention to high school, discussing the methodology behind Kolbe's program, the “big questions” the program centers around, why “religion” becomes “theology” when studied in high school, and so much more. Related links: Summer Reading Program How to Get Started at Kolbe Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant 243 Drawing Distinctions – Classical Education, Liberal Arts, and Liberal Education 256 An Education That Reflects God's Beauty 61 Middle Ground with middle school teachers Alex Pischke & Amanda Hayes 203 Guided Freedom with Classical Composition teachers Sarah Foulkes & Grace Berg 14 We Don't Think Those Words Mean What You Think They Mean with Nicole O'Connor discussing the classical subjects of Logic & Rhetoric Kolbecast Humanities series: 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 229 Take a Note from Homer 234 Adding Color to What Is Black & White 239 Divine Plot Twist 245 The Odyssey's Allegorical Outlook Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. “They are children of God and they are worthy of an education that reflects God's beauty.” What does a classical education even look like in grades K-5? Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden and Principal Nicole O'Connor join the Kolbecast to answer just that question. Maggie and Nicole explain how they rebuilt the Kolbe elementary curriculum to reflect classical methodology and principles of Ignatian education. “We were looking at what things the little kids have to know in K-2 to be able to do third through fifth, then sixth through eighth grade, and up to high school,” Maggie explains. Maggie and Nicole discuss what goals are appropriate at each grade level, and areas of concern to watch for; break down the reason behind the recent curriculum development and the Catholic, classical methodology that inspired Maggie and Nicole's work; dismantle misconceptions about classical education; give sneak peeks at new materials coming soon; and pack in dozens of helpful tips for parents of K-5 students. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant 243 Drawing Distinctions – Classical Education, Liberal Arts, and Liberal Education 248 Intentionality & Purpose for Lent & Holy Week with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken (guest cohost: Maggie Hayden) 100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth 247 Lightbulb Moments for Young Readers 197 Tools in a Toolbox: Student Support Services 203 Guided Freedom, a conversation about Classical Composition Other relevant links: Implementation of Ignatian Education in the Home by Kolbe Academy co-founder Francis Crotty Kolbe Academy's Student Support Services Learn more about Kolbe's early education programs by reading the posts below—and download a free week-long preview of each program to explore for yourself: Nurturing Little Hearts – Read about Kolbe Academy's Preschool Program + Download the Preschool Preview: A Week to Explore Welcome to a Year of Wonder – Read about Kolbe Academy's Kindergarten Curriculum + Download the Kindergarten Preview: A Week to Explore Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Host of EWTN's More2Life podcast, founder of CatholicCounselors.com, and developer of the CatholicHÔM app Greg Popcak joins the Kolbecast to share his wisdom on making your home into a living, vibrant domestic church. “What does a domestic church spirituality even look like,” Dr. Popcak asks, “that would treat family life— the craziness, the busyness, the scatteredness of family life— as a feature, not a bug, of Catholic spirituality?” In today's episode, Dr. Popcak reveals his insights from years of counseling homeschooling families and parents, including some common pitfalls to beware of; explains what an “emotional bank account” is, and how to make sure your children's stay full; analyzes the scientific data on how to raise your children into faithful, Catholic adults; reveals where burnout comes from -- and how to treat it; unpacks what we mean by a “domestic church,” and how you can make your home into one; and shares his advice for those interested in pursuing a counseling career. Whether you're a homeschooling parent looking to deepen your family connection and faith, or a student considering a future career in counseling, this episode has something for you. Links mentioned & relevant: CatholicHOM (Households on Mission) CatholicCounselors.com More2Life Radio & podcasts Books by Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak Related Kolbecast episodes: 188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres 250 Made for Relationship with Kenna Millea 66 Bonhomie à la Kolbe, which features a discussion on domestic church 254 Art & Laraine Bennett Offer Freedom from Anxiety Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Clinical counselor Art and psychologist Laraine Bennett join the Kolbecast to discuss anxiety and mental health, the temperaments, their recent publications, and so much more. Art and Laraine talk about how anxiety can manifest dramatically differently in different people, and how to identify it in your life or in the lives of your children; explain what anxiety is and how to approach it; break down what NOT to do if you recognize anxiety in your children, and present helpful strategies you can implement in your home today; and the tie between scrupulosity and anxiety. Links mentioned & related: Anxiety: a Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear by Art & Laraine Bennett and Lianna Haidar The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt Relevant Kolbecast episodes 176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett 226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Dr. Andrew Abela 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres 238 Accompaniment, Hope, Integration, and Resilience with Pat Millea 250 Made for Relationship with Kenna Millea Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Author, editor, and professor Joseph Pearce joins the Kolbecast to introduce his new book, Classic Literature Made Simple: 50 Great Works of Literature in a Nutshell. Joseph's new book is an excellent introduction to classic literature for any Kolbe student, or the perfect all-in-one guide for parents who want to be able to discuss great works of literature with their students, without having to set aside hours from their busy schedule to read the books. Joseph discusses his work as a publisher, including advice for Kolbe students who are interested in having their writing published someday; reveals his one “must-read” book, and a book you might be surprised to see on his list of 50 great works; shares his insight on how to read great works of literature, and how to respond if your children push back against the great works. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at his writing process and hints at his newest project: Great Books for Good Men. Visit his website jpearce.co and check out his podcast The Authority. Joseph Pearce's books mentioned in this conversation: Classic Literature Made Simple: Fifty Great Books in a Nutshell The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful The What Every Catholic Should Know series Related Kolbecast episodes: 49 Revealed through Story with Joseph Pearce 144 The Word Made Known with Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press 226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Dr. Andrew Abela Kolbecast Humanities series: 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 229 Take a Note from Homer 234 Adding Color to What Is Black & White 239 Divine Plot Twist 245 The Odyssey's Allegorical Outlook Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. “When I get to heaven, I'll ask him.” “What if he's not in heaven?” “Then you can ask him.” First introduced to Fulton Sheen through her research on his famous converts, historian Cheryl Hughes tells the fascinating story of Fulton Sheen's life. Dr. Hughes brings history to life with hilarious anecdotes and touching narratives. Listen in to hear facts such as the surprising connection between Fulton Sheen and Frank Sinatra; his Emmy acceptance speech, including the writers he credited for his success; Sheen's opposition to secularism and communism; his friendship with Pope Saint John Paul II, who learned English through listening to Fulton Sheen; the miracle attributed to Fulton Sheen, and the current status of his beatification process; and details such as Sheen's real height, Irish Catholic upbringing, and more. Links mentioned & relevant: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Convert Maker by Dr. Cheryl Hughes Steven refers to when Archbishop Sheen helped launch Thomas Aquinas College Chautauqua character studies Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. “Go be a pilgrim of hope! There's somebody in your life who needs the story of hope.” Pilgrimage leader, author, and catechist Joan Watson joins the Kolbecast to share everything you need to know about the Jubilee Year of Hope. Joan explains the biblical and historical roots of the Jubilee Year, and how the laity were the impetus behind the first Jubilee. She dissects the imagery behind the special Jubilee doors opened only once every twenty-five years and reveals ways to receive indulgences this year without even leaving your hometown. Joan gives her advice for those traveling to Rome, the must-see pilgrimage sites she visited this year, fasting recommendations for the Jubilee Year, and so much more. Links mentioned & relevant Kolbecast episodes: Joan's book Opening the Holy Door Opening the Holy Door small group discussion guide Kolbecast episode 235 The Disposition of Pilgrimage Kolbe 2025 Commencement site named an official pilgrimage church in Georgia Kolbe Academy 2025 Commencement registration form Kolbecast episode 160 A Legendary Occasion, reflections and observances from those who attended Kolbe Academy's 2023 Commencement Pope Francis's letter Spes Non Confundit ( “Hope Does Not Disappoint”) Pope Benedict's encyclical Spe Salvi (“On Christian Hope”) Katie Bogner's blog post on the Holy Door on her blog Look to Him and Be Radiant Kolbecast episodes 184 and 248 with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken John Bergsma's book Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God's Favor More about and with Joan: website Substack YouTube channel In Via podcast by Verso Ministries Other related links: US Conference of Catholic Bishops' website feature on Jubilee 2025 Vatican Jubilee 2025 website: Iubilaeum 2025 Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Clinical Director and Co-Founder of the Martin Center for Integration and host of This Whole Life podcast Kenna Millea joins the Kolbecast to discuss the ins and outs of relationships under a Catholic lens. “If you don't like relationships here,” Kenna comments. “I think heaven's going to be a big bummer— because that's what it's going to be.” Kenna offers her expert insight into common challenges in family dynamics, from the relationship between the spouses to how parents interact with children. She unpacks how our relationships with others can impact our relationship to God and how the sacraments can impact our social life. Kenna shares her advice for those interested in pursuing a career in Catholic therapy and explains the differences among the types of mental health fields. Finally, Kenna suggests a selection of mental health books for families looking to strengthen their relationships with one another and build a happy, holy home. Links mentioned & relevant: The Martin Center for Integration Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson The Whole Brain Child and other books by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander Related Kolbecast episodes: 238 Accompaniment, Hope, Integration, and Resilience with Pat Millea 227 Sensory Awareness & Problem Solving with occupational therapist Caitlin Russ 176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett 188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. “When a child opens a book, I don't want him to be overwhelmed by what's on the page. I want him to open the book and be excited.” Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Kolbe's publishing branch? Kolbe team members Stasha Becher, Carol Gilpin, and Stephanie Foley bring you an insider perspective on Kolbe's publishing program, from development to product review. The group discusses why Kolbe launched their publishing branch; how they integrate classical principles into their books, even at a Pre-K level; the science behind their font size and word count choices; advice for people who want to become copy editors or graphic designers; and a glimpse into their upcoming and past projects. Relevant links: Kolbe Academy bookstore When the Earth Was Flat: One Boy's Life at the Edge of the Millennium by Dr. Jordan Almanzar Kolbe Preschool Program Preschool and Kindergarten Look & Learn books Kolbe's Art History text Related Kolbecast episodes: 103 Above & Beyond with Nancy Nelson of the Kolbe Academy Bookstore 83 This Is Only a Test, 137 Remember Your Whys, 162 Let Latin Conquer You, 248 Intentionality & Purpose for Lent & Holy Week with Maggie Hayden 59 The Secret Whiteboard, 70 First Draft: A Parent In-Service, 124 In This Together, 156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve, and 230 A Multi-Pronged Approach to College Prep with Erica Treat Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. “Advent is all cozy and sparkling lights… but Lent on the other hand, kids do not look forward to as much.” Looking for a new way to engage your children during this Lent? All About Advent and Christmas author Katie Bogner and illustrator Shari Van Vranken join the Kolbecast to announce their new book, All About Lent & Holy Week: Sharing the Seasons of Repentance & Salvation with Children. Their new Lenten guide is suitable for students of all age levels, with multiple layers of content for students to engage with. “That is something I very rarely see in a book,” Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden comments, “I feel like it just met the whole group at a level where they are interested.” The group's conversation ranges over a wide variety of liturgical topics, including Lenten practices, such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving; each member shares their family's Lenten practices, providing a wide variety of inspiration to draw from. The group also discusses the feast days in Lent, both how we should celebrate them and why. Finally, the group discusses all things Holy Week, and strategies to engage children of every age level in the holiest week of the year. Links mentioned & relevant: Get your copy of All about Lent & Holy Week here! Katie & Shari's first book: All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children Katie's blog Look to Him and Be Radiant, which has a wealth of resources suitable for home, parish, or school use for Lent/Easter and many other aspects of liturgical living and catechesis Shari's website Catholic Paper Goods Catholic Paper Goods on Etsy Follow @stpaulcenter, @emmausroadpublishing, @katherine.bogner, and @catholicpapergoods on Instagram. Related Kolbecast episodes: 184 Hope & Wonder with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken 192 Kitchen Doings 194 Visual Literacy with Amanda Shepard 198 The Sign of Our Salvation with Dr. Gilbert Lavoie 150 A Family Apostolate: Liturgical Living with Kendra Tierney Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Reading is a daunting topic for many homeschooling parents. Luckily, Kolbe teachers and Master's Level Education Specialists Kristi Cramer and Jenny Todesco are here to help. Kristi and Jenny answer the most-asked questions about reading, providing easy-to-digest answers and actionable steps that you can begin today. Tune in to learn how to assess your child's reading ability at home; when your child should begin reading; common difficulties to watch out for and when to reach out for help; and the resources available in Kolbe Academy for struggling readers. “In education, there's a rule of thumb,” Jenny comments, “if by third grade, a student is struggling in reading… [that] is when you would start looking at some interventions.” This episode is the all-in-one guide for homeschooling parents embarking on the journey to literacy, filled with a wealth of knowledge and practical tips you can implement today. Related Kolbecast episodes & relevant links: 197 Tools in a Toolbox: Kolbe Academy's Student Support Services 124 In This Together 125 Call the Advisor 147 Building Blocks for Reading Success Kolbe Academy's Student Support Services Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Alumni and CVS health general management program developer Charlie Mihaliak steps onto stage to share an inspiring message about the importance of education in the current cultural moment. "What we're facing right now," Charlie declares, "is an idolatry of this farce of limitless freedom as the key to happiness." Charlie reminisces on his own journey to happiness, from his own Kolbe graduation to becoming a business major-- a major he quickly switched, choosing theater as his focus instead. Charlie reflects on the lessons he learned during this chapter of his life; why he considers theatre as "three-dimensional metaphysics"; the challenges facing students today; and why more choices equates to less happiness. Kolbe Chief Operations Officer and grandson of the founders Chris Rowles takes the spotlight next to share an inspiring reflection on the development and growth of Kolbe Academy from its earliest days in the 1980s. "They didn't have the internet to find each other, but somehow they still did," Chris remarks. Chris advocates for Kolbe families and discusses Kolbe's fundraising initiatives aimed at providing accessible education to all. "With your help," Chris adds, "we can ensure that our students are prepared not just academically, but spiritually and morally for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.” To learn more about or contribute to Kolbe Academy's financial assistance program, click here. Related Kolbecast episodes: 213 This Is a Beginning, speeches from 2024 Commencement in Atlanta 224 Forming Apostolic Hearts, a speech given by Msgr. James Shea to those in attendance at the dinner where Charlie's and Chris's remarks were recorded 18 Homer and the Hunger Games and 208 A Mosaic of Experience featuring Charlie Mihaliak Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. From sea monsters and magic spells to archery contests and family reunions, this book has something for everyone. Join Bonnie, Steven, and Jordan as they dive into the great Homeric epic, the Odyssey. The group discusses major themes to watch out for in the Odyssey, including family life and wisdom; considers the must-ask questions, like whether Odysseus changes throughout the story; and provides you with a complete summary in easy-to-digest pieces. Whether you're reading the Odyssey for yourself or just want to know what to ask your children about, this is the episode for you. Don't miss it! Related links & Kolbecast episodes: The Odyssey and related study materials in the Kolbe Academy bookstore Kolbecast Humanities series: 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 229 Take a Note from Homer 234 Adding Color to What Is Black & White 239 Divine Plot Twist Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. College decisions have you feeling overwhelmed? Join Kolbe students Bella, Jeremiah, and Gianna as they share their experiences attending Newman Guide colleges' summer programs. The students discuss the ups and downs of navigating college decisions, providing insight into their thought processes along the way. Experience Benedictine's and Christendom's summer programs vicariously through their eyes and get ready to be inspired in your own college journey. Relevant links: Benedictine College's Catholic summer youth camps early bird discount ends 1 Feb 2025! Christendom College's Best Week Ever The Cardinal Newman Society Kolbecast episodes mentioned & related: 84 The Essence of Catholic Education and 157 Renewal, Revival, Variety, and Unity with Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society 185 Developmentally Appropriate Independence with Joshua and Alyssa from The Pines Catholic Camp 233 Incarnational Education at Wyoming Catholic College 61 Middle Ground 166 Dr. John Cuddeback on Dwelling Together Richly 123 A Change of the Ages and 213 This Is a Beginning with Msgr. James Shea 171 Forming Financial Disciples with Jonathan & Amanda Teixeira of WalletWin 243 Finish Line in Sight 235 The Disposition of Pilgrimage with Joan Watson Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. What is classical education, exactly? Join Steven and Bonnie as they delve into the founding principles of Kolbe Academy and reveal surprising facts about classical education, including why history is not part of the liberal arts; the differences between classical education, liberal arts, and liberal education; why classical programs reject textbooks; why no one can be classically educated without being a disciple; and so much more. If you ever wondered about the why behind the Kolbe curriculum, or you just want to know more about classical education, this is the episode for you. Related links & Kolbecast episodes: Thomas Aquinas College's “Blue Book” 70 First Draft: A Parent In-Service 100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth 240 Entry Points for Evangelization: Jimmy Mitchell's Let Beauty Speak 109 A Lifetime Venture with Dr. George Harne, who now serves as president at Christendom College 93 Good Thinking 111 What Treasures Remain 226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Dr. Andrew Abela 105 Not Just for Special Occasions – Rebecca Czarnecki on socialization 2024-25 Humanities series: 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 229 Take a Note from Homer 234 Adding Color to What Is Black & White 239 Divine Plot Twist Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Kolbe seniors Ignatius, Dhilan, and Agnes join the Kolbecast to share an insider look at life as a Kolbe student. From their honor society activities to aerial acrobatics and magic, these students keep their schedules packed. The students share a range of experiences of homeschooling life, from taking music lessons at the University of Notre Dame to life on the road. What do all the students have in common? An impressive list of accomplishments and a love for learning that shines through in every sentence. Listen to hear about the challenges and successes these students have met with in their senior year, their advice for Kolbe students, and their future plans. related Kolbecast episodes & links: 132 Monday Morning Assembly 99 Gifted, Graced, and Formed 163 Postcards from France 241 Renew, Resolve, Reengage 186 Full Circle (of Fifths) and 201 The Soundtrack of Life with Dr. Carl Hasler and Mrs. Olivia Knuffke 196 Adaptable Asynchronous & Dynamic Digital Homeschool Options 148 Engage & Apply 141 From Homeschooling to The Merry Beggars with Peter Atkinson 24 Rise & Shine with Anthony & Clare Gath 124 In This Together and 125 Call the Advisor Cultivating Friendships and Enriching Social Activities for Homeschool Students Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. What questions should homeschool parents be asking halfway through the academic year? Homeschooling moms and Kolbe employees Vanessa Delgado and Elyse Williams join the Kolbecast to talk about what to do— and not do!— if you've fallen behind; how to deal with burnout and unmotivated kids; when you should change courses and how to do it; when to start planning next year's courses; the role of ability tests; and so much more. Vanessa and Elyse will leave you feeling understood and encouraged, ready to take on second semester. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 107 Wander & Wonder with Vanessa Delgado & Nikki Shaffer 207 A Privilege of a Lifetime with Elyse Williams 232 Part of the Family: Parents & Advisors as Partners 29 The February Staredown 140 Burnout Happens 83 This Is Only a Test 176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett 183 Gratuitous Gifts: Charisms with Sherry Weddell 59 The Secret Whiteboard 214 A Long View 74 Special Teams: Kolbe Dads Related links: Articles from the Kolbe.org Help Center: Late & Mid-Year Enrollment High School Planning folder High School Graduation Planner Interest & Ability Tools Grade Reporting Standardized Testing Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation aptitude testing Scripture readings for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. “This is about making heaven crowded.” Assistant principal at Jesuit High School and author Jimmy Mitchell shares his many years of experience evangelizing in his new book, “Let Beauty Speak.” Jimmy reveals how to identify the right individualized approach to talk to someone about the faith as well as the role of beauty in conversion. He discusses his life story, from joining the seminary to traveling the world. “At the age of thirty-eight, I feel like I've lived three lives,” Jimmy muses, “there's very few things I haven't done.” Tune in to hear inspiring anecdotes from Jimmy's ministry work; his favorite story about St. Ignatius; when music becomes immoral; the coming renewal in classical architecture and music; and Jimmy's experience as a Catholic entrepreneur and music manager in Nashville. Links mentioned & relevant: Let Beauty Speak by Jimmy Mitchell Jimmy's website The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Cardinal Robert Sarah with Nicolas Diat The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux Kolbe Academy's Let Beauty Speak series Session 1: Introduction, Wonder & Freedom Session 2: Friendship & Prayer Session 3: Leisure & Work Related Kolbecast episodes: 27 An Appreciation of Wonder 34 A Beauty-Linked Life with Professor Carol Reynolds 71 A Sight for Sore Eyes with Chris Lewis of Baritus Catholic Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Join Bonnie, Steven, and Jordan as they unpack the famous Greek play, Oedipus Rex. The tragic play slowly unravels the story of the downfall of the infamous king, Agamemnon. From murder to unexpected Biblical connections, there is no shortage of material to cover. The team reveals everything you need to know about Oedipus Rex, from historical context to major plot points, including must-ask questions and conversation starters to share with your children or think about on your own. The team discusses what you should learn in a liberal arts education and the tools you can develop in high school to keep you a step ahead; the surprising subjects that aren't classical; how one saint changed the game in classical education; “the blue book” and what it teaches; and why the Humanities Series is the perfect segue into the Christmas celebration. Listen to the end to hear a special sneak peek into the next Humanities episode, introducing a classical epic that completely subverted the expectations around Greek culture and social views. Links mentioned & relevant: Five Misconceptions about the Liberal Arts from the CLT Journal René Girard, Theology, and Pop Culture, to which Jordan Almanzar contributed a chapter Conversations about Jimmy Mitchell's Let Beauty Speak Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Implementation of Ignatian Education in the Home by Kolbe Academy co-founder Francis Crotty Related Kolbecast episodes: in this Humanities series: 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 229 Take a Note from Homer 234 Adding Color to What Is Black & White 221 A Survey and a Starting Point 188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres 109 A Lifetime Venture with Dr. George Harne Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Catholic youth minister and podcaster Pat Millea joins the Kolbecast to share his journey from parish work to beginning an integrated Catholic therapy center. Pat explains what “integration” means; how a good therapist should sit with their clients; what “admonishing the sinner” really looks like; why parents shouldn't protect their children from failure or suffering; how to guide children through discernment; the real meaning of self-care; why telling someone to “offer it up” can be unkind; how our day to day suffering can still be redemptive; and advice for beating the holiday stress. Listen to the end for a few special insights from Pat's years of ministry experience! Links mentioned & relevant: The Martin Center for Integration Episodes of the This Whole Life Podcast Jonathan Heidt's The Anxious Generation Related Kolbecast episodes: 227 Sensory Awareness & Problem Solving with Caitlin Russ 21 To Live Fully Alive 188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres 206 Loaves & Fishes Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Kolbe science teacher of almost 30 years Leslie Spencer has stories to tell. Before she joined the Kolbe team, Leslie lived in a yurt in China while working as an English teacher. More recently, Leslie traveled to Athens and investigated recent archeological discoveries. Leslie reveals details about what the team uncovered that you have never heard before! Leslie discusses the greatest discoveries of the last 100 years; shares her wisdom on educating high school students, including advice for students who are afraid of being wrong or speaking in front of others; advises parents on how to teach science at home and have fun doing it; and unveils the two reasons why everyone should study science— spoiler alert: they are probably not what you think! Links mentioned & relevant: Prayer to the Holy Spirit and article about the prayer's author, Cardinal Mercier American School of Classical Studies at Athens photo from Mrs. Spencer's trip to the Malcom H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science at The American School of Classical Studies Related Kolbecast episodes: 100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth 97 Advocates & Bridge Builders with the Kolbe Academy deans 197 Tools in a Toolbox: Kolbe Academy's Student Support Services 89 The Master Blueprint featuring Kolbe Academy science instructors Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. From social work to homeschooling to becoming a published author, Belinda Terro Mooney has done it all. In a heartwarming episode, Belinda shares the lessons she learned raising and homeschooling her seven children; navigating the challenges of ADD and ADHD in her own home; leaving behind a successful career to homeschool; reentering the work force to support her family after her husband's death; and how her personal journey with God and the saints carried her through good times and bad. Belinda will leave you feeling understood in your struggles and inspired to take the next right step in your journey, whatever that may be. Belinda's books: Pray with Us: A Saint for Every Day (also available on Amazon) A Look at Life: Poetry for Reflection Christ the King: Lord of History: The Continuing Story by Anne Carroll & Belinda Terro Mooney More about Belinda: website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Belinda's recommended links: Amen App Formed.org Related Kolbecast episodes: 100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth 197 Tools in a Toolbox: Student Support Services 38 Pro Omnibus Contendit 105 Not Just for Special Occasions 63 The Saints Speak for Themselves with the Holy Heroes parents Ken & Kerri Davison 150 A Family Apostolate: Liturgical Living with Kendra Tierney 214 A Long View with longtime Kolbe parents Charlie & Dee-dee Mihaliak Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Looking to deepen your relationship with God this holiday season? Join our conversation with Catholic pilgrimage leader and podcaster Joan Watson to discuss her experience in Catholic ministry. Joan shares impactful stories from her pilgrimages, including her transformative trip to Rome at age 15; explains the difference between a pilgrimage and a vacation; teaches us how to make a pilgrimage at home; lays out everything you need to know before taking a pilgrimage; and reveals details about her upcoming book and Jubilee year pilgrimage opportunities. Tune in for uplifting stories and transformative insight to inspire you in your faith. More about and with Joan: website Substack YouTube channel In Via podcast by Verso Ministries Joan's book Opening the Holy Door will be available on Dec 6, 2024. Related Kolbecast episodes: 73 Through Beauty and Technology 108 Time Stood Still 163 Postcards from France 191 A Windown into the Ancient World with Mike Aquilina Other relevant links: US Conference of Catholic Bishops' website feature on Jubilee 2025 Vatican Jubilee 2025 website: Iubilaeum 2025 The Catholic Traveler website & podcast Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. The Humanities Series is back! Join Bonnie, Jordan, and Steven for the grand finale of The Iliad. This episode covers everything you need to know about The Iliad, from the significance of burying the dead to the role of women in the Ancient World. The team breaks down the answers to complex questions, like what the afterlife meant to the Greeks and the deeper meaning behind Achilles' shield. Each topic starts with a synopsis, so you can follow along even if you have not read The Iliad before. Finally, don't miss the unexpected connection between The Book of Job, J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and The Iliad! Links mentioned & relevant: Jordan's recent appearances Trending with Timmerie Morning Air Jordan's most recent article on PrimeMatters.com Register here to view recordings from the Newman Guide/Kolbe Academy College Fair 9 Oct 2024. Let Beauty Speak by Jimmy Mitchell Let Beauty Speak discussions Session 1 Session 2 Related Kolbecast episodes: in this Humanities series: 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 229 Take a Note from Homer 123 A Change of the Ages and 224 Forming Apostolic Hearts featuring Msgr. James Shea 162 Let Latin Conquer You 111 What Treasures Remain 212 Portable Treasure Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Trying to find the right college for you? Join Wyoming Catholic College President Kyle Washut and alumna Catherine Mershon for a virtual tour of campus life. President Washut reveals a connection between Wyoming Catholic and the Marian apparition site in Green Bay, Wisconsin; discusses the divine call to educate the youth in the wilderness; shares his personal journey from working in coal mines to becoming president of Wyoming Catholic College; explains why the Wyoming Catholic school year starts with a backpacking trip; and proposes the benefits of Wyoming Catholic's technology policy. Kolbe graduate and Wyoming Catholic alumna Catherine shares what inspired her to leave South Carolina to come to Wyoming Catholic College; introduces Wyoming Catholic's PEAK program; suggests what every student needs for PEAK week; reveals her perspective on the no-phone policy; and suggests why horsemanship is beneficial for anyone's formation. To find out more about Wyoming Catholic College: request more information Discover Wyoming Catholic College webinar Wyoming Catholic College presentation at Kolbe Academy's Spring 2024 College Fair Founders' Scholarship PEAK Summer Program The Eucharist Podcast with President Washut at Dr. Jeremy Holmes The After Dinner Scholar podcast Related Kolbecast episodes: 24 Rise & Shine and 27 An Appreciation of Wonder featuring Kolbe alumni who went on to Wyoming Catholic College 2024 Humanities series on ancient Greek literature and history 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 229 Take a Note from Homer Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. What exactly is a Kolbe advisor? Advisors Rylan Buchanan and Krysten Pizzurro join the Kolbecast to share an insider-look at how the academic advisor team collaborates with parents and students to meet their academic goals, from course selection to college planning. Rylan and Krysten talk about their backgrounds in homeschooling and their journeys to becoming Kolbe advisors; how the advisor role developed into what it is today; the services available to families; the questions everyone should ask their advisors; and some surprising ways your advisor might be able to help you in your homeschooling journey. Links mentioned & relevant: Help Center article on parent partnership meetings 2024-25 parent partnership meeting schedule Grade Reporting section in Kolbe.org Help Center Scheduling the Elementary and Middle School Day article Principle of Subsidiarity article Related Kolbecast episodes 228 No Holding Back 151 Joyful Discoveries for Preschoolers 197 Tools in a Toolbox: Student Support 61 Middle Ground 230 A Multi-Pronged Approach to College Prep Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
Amb. Eduard Habsburg, archduke of Austria and ambassador of Hungary to the Holy See, joins the Kolbecast to discuss his brand-new book, Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World. Amb. Habsburg expresses the difference between American and European attitudes towards homeschooling, faith, and family life; gives a glimpse into his life as a Catholic, homeschooling father and ambassador; lays out the historical view of homeschooling; breaks down the principle of subsidiarity in American vs. European politics; and shares his guide to building a happy, fulfilling marriage and family life, including practical tips for young adults to implement now. Listen in for thought-provoking– and at times, countercultural– insights into today's family life. Books by Eduard Habsburg: The Habsburg Way Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World Dubbie: The Double-Headed Eagle Related Kolbecast episodes: 92 Protect, Guide, Prepare, Empower 226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Andrew Abela 150 A Family Apostolate: Liturgical Living with Kendra Tierney Follow Amb. Habsburg on X (Twitter). Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Applying to college is no easy feat. From PSATs to transcripts, college visits, and gap years, it can feel like the decisions are endless. In this episode of the Kolbecast, we break down every stage of the college application process, from building a strong transcript to choosing the right college for you. Returning guest Erica Treat and academic adviser Cecilia Byers join the Kolbecast to share their insider expertise and easy hacks you can implement now to set yourself or your child up for success in the college world. Timestamps 7:45 college visits 12:10 the college planning you should do BEFORE high school 15:20 signing up for the PSATs 16:40 how to organize your college planning approach 21:33 building a well-rounded transcript 26:20 advice for those who are not going to college; how to optimize your gap year for your future 35:05 help center & college resources 38:27 action items for high school seniors 44:50 better questions to ask at college visits Links mentioned & relevant: Kolbecast page on the Kolbe Academy website with filters for sorting through the catalog of episodes College Planning landing page on the Kolbe Academy website Sections of the kolbe.org Help Center: College Planning Career Guidance & Discernment College Planning Timeline Kolbe's college partners Register here to view recordings from the Newman Guide/Kolbe Academy College Fair 9 Oct 2024 Related Kolbecast episodes: 118 Odysseys in Catholicism in which Steven shares his conversion story 59 The Secret Whiteboard discussing discernment for life after Kolbe 175 A Both-And Approach with Dr. Jonathan Sanford of The University of Dallas, one of Kolbe Academy's college partners 77 The Road Less Traveled 40 Windshield Time Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Wishing you could engage with your kids on their Greek literature course? Or trying to read the Iliad for the first time yourself? Bonnie, Jordan, and Steven are here to help. In this installment of the humanities series, the group unpacks the first six books of the Iliad and breaks down the essential takeaways, including the role of the gods; how fate acts in the story; the view of women in Ancient Greece; why the real hero might not be who you think; and why we should read the Iliad in the first place. This episode will walk you through everything you need to know to have a deep, meaningful discussion with your children about one of the greatest works of literature in the Western World. *This recording contains some spoilers.* previous Kolbecast episodes in this series: 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 15 Asparagus Moments 226 Habits of Excellence with Dr. Andrew Abela 111 What Treasures Remain 212 Portable Treasure Texts & resources referenced: Werner Jaeger's Early Christianity and Greek Paideia The Iliad The Histories by Herodotus The Scapegoat by René Girard Fr. Laux's Introduction to the Bible The Catechism of the Catholic Church Kolbe Classics Conference - Greek Era Catechism in a Year by Fr. Mike Schmitz and Ascension Press Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. When COVID-19 broke out, Kathleen decided to enroll her daughter in Kolbe Academy until the pandemic ended. Four years later, Kathleen's daughter is still a Kolbe student and almost two years ahead of her peers in school— and she's not slowing down any time soon. Kathleen discusses how she navigates being a homeschooling parent while maintaining her full-time job; adjusting the course plan to meet her daughter's interests; maximizing the flexibility of Kolbe's program; the benefit of sports for competitive students; and gives an intimate look at what day-to-day life can look like for a Catholic homeschooling family. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 82 Move & Groove with Eileen Duryea & Sarah Lee 124 In This Together and 125 Call the Advisor 61 Middle Ground 99 Gifted, Graced, and Formed 164 This Is Not a Kolbe Infomercial Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Why do my kids always fidget during school? Why am I always overstimulated by loud noises? Why does my house feel tense right now? Occupational therapist and mom of five Caitlin Russ has the answers to these questions and more. Caitlin breaks down occupational therapy and emotional regulation; easy steps to optimize your homeschool environment for learning; how to emotionally regulate yourself as a parent; how to help your child understand and reframe their own behavior; and why you need to see an occupational therapist right now. Throughout the episode we reference This Whole Life episode 50 Senses & Regulation. Caitlin mentions the below resources: Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J Hanscom Sensory Integration and the Child by A. Jean Ayres Zones of Regulation the concept of labeling regulation levels at green, yellow, red, blue The OT Butterfly, a website for a pediatric OT who has great resources for families to try The Sensory Connection Program another helpful website talking about sensory American Occupational Therapy Association, helpful for any aspiring OTs Related Kolbecast episodes: 167 Sanity & Sanctity with Johanna Seagren of Interior Kingdom 176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett 188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Do you want to build your own “super habits”? Founding dean of CUA business school and Forbes contributing writer Dr. Andrew Abela promises that “super habits” are the secret to a successful—and happy— life. He reveals the three steps to building “super habits;” highlights the connection between neuroscience and virtue; argues that good ethics are the most effective business practices; and paints an entirely new picture of classic virtues and success. Stay tuned to the end to hear details about Dr. Abela's upcoming book, Super Habits: The Universal System for a Successful Life. Links mentioned & related: Dr. Abela's book Superhabits: The Universal System for a Successful Life Catholic University of America Dr. Abela references Pope Saint John Paul II's encyclical Centesimus Annus St. Thomas Aquinas on the virtues A Latin-English Dictionary of St. Thomas Aquinas by Roy J. Deferrari Follow Dr. Abela on Forbes.com, Substack, and Linkedin Relevant Kolbecast episodes 188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres 176 The Agenda Is to Grow -- Art & Laraine Bennett and the Temperaments 84 The Essence of Catholic Education and 157 Renewal, Revival, Variety, and Unity with Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society, publisher of the Newman Guide Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Join Bonnie, Steven, and Jordan for the next installment in their continuing conversation about the humanities, sprinkled with fascinating tidbits of history and their best advice on reading The Iliad with your children or even on your own! The group discusses their own progress reading The Iliad with their families; the benefit to seeing a time before Christ; why we approach the gods differently than early Christians; the relationship between ancient history and myth; what to look for when reading The Iliad and what to talk about with your children. Whether you're a student, homeschooling parent, or just a history buff, there is something in this conversation for you. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity (the first episode in this series) 196 Adaptable Asynchronous & Dynamic Digital Homeschool Options 102 A Great Commission, featuring former Kolbe teacher Ellen Finnegan Texts referenced Fr. Laux's Introduction to the Bible The Catechism of the Catholic Church The Iliad Greek Reader Other relevant links: Dr. Mary Mumbach on Reading Big Books The Pillar Post 27 Aug 2024 discussing (among other things) the pronunciation of St. Augustine's name Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Maryland, spoke to Kolbe supporters and friends at the Leaders in Catholic Education event the night before 2024 commencement. Listen in to Msgr. Shea's speech in this episode, where he describes the apostolic work on the forefront of Catholic secondary education as we live in the first post-Christian society, the scheme of self-initiated salvation, and the way we can be converted even more deeply. Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. Shea 213 This Is a Beginning, speeches from Commencement 2024 Monsignor Shea's books: From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age The Religion of the Day Other books and works published by U Mary Press Related links: Support Kolbe Academy and our families The Synthetic Impulse in Catholic Life by Most Rev. Daniel E. Flores Tolkien quotes: https://aleteia.org/2018/03/25/j-r-r-tolkien-turned-to-this-during-his-darkest-hour https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/jrr-tolkien-three-amazing-quotes Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
Jake Weidmann knows the science behind his art. With a background in psychology, Jake is now a professional artist and calligrapher. On today's episode, he shares the history of calligraphy and why it is so important to human beings; explains why you should turn off autocorrect; breaks down the psychological impact of sending hand-written letters; advocates for starting handwriting young; and divulges his best tips and favorite resources for calligraphy beginners. More information about Jake & the resources he mentions: Jake's website The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH) 3.5 minute penmanship video Penmaking video Why write? Ted talk A Craftsman's Legacy TV episode Michael Sull Brian Goulet of The Goulet Pen Company John DeCollibus F. B. Courtney and Louis Maderasz Kolbe Academy bookstore penmanship offerings Spencerian Handwriting Course Writing Our Catholic Faith instructional series Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 216 Searching for Something We've Forgotten with Trae Bailey 143 Partners in a Liberal Arts Renewal with CLT's Soren Schwab Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. PhD biologist and stem cell researcher Dr. Daniel Kuebler wasn't always a science major. Dr. Kuebler began his academic as an English major at Catholic University of America before transitioning to biology for his master's and doctoral degrees. Now a professor of science at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Dr. Kuebler educates a new generation of students on biology and the "big questions," from evolution to the latest developments in cell research to the history of science itself. Dr. Kuebler discusses the benefits of a well-rounded education, citing his background as an English major; reveals what inspired him to become a scientist; shares his cure for "boring" science classes; gives insight into the impact of faith on cell research; and drops hints about his forthcoming book, podcast and current scientific research. Links mentioned & related: Purposeful Universe, of which the Purposeful Lab podcast is a part Magis Center Society of Catholic Scientists Kolbe Academy college partnerships Pope Pius XII's encyclical Humani Generis Pope Benedict XVI's book In the Beginning Bishop Robert Barron video Is Religion Opposed to Science? at ReasonFaithScience.com Fr. Robert Spitzer of the Magis Center speaking to Kolbe Academy students on the Four Levels of Happiness Fr. Spitzer's talk to Kolbe Academy students: Eucharistic Miracles Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities 89 The Master Blueprint 21 To Live Fully Alive Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Looking back on four years and more than 220 episodes of the Kolbecast since its relaunch in August 2020, Jordan, Steven, and Bonnie reminisce on many memorable conversations and guests. Longtime and new Kolbecast listeners alike will find something of interest and inspiration from the array of episodes covered today. To sort through the library of Kolbecast episodes, visit this page on the Kolbe website and use the filters to find what you're looking for. Send your episode suggestions to podcast@kolbe.org Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 1 Kolbecast Relaunch 28 A Pessimist with Hope: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Esolen 198 The Sign of Our Salvation: Dr. Gilbert Lavoie on the Shroud of Jesus 191 A Window into the Ancient World with Mike Aquilina 179 Translation Tug of War with Dr. Matthew Minerd 188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres of Optimal Work 167 Sanity & Sanctity with Johanna Seagren of Interior Kingdom 204 Habits of Ownership with Jacob Imam of The College of St. Joseph the Worker 175 A Both-And Approach with Dr. Jonathan Sanford of The University fo Dallas 84 The Essence of Catholic Education and 157 Renewal, Revival, Variety, and Unity with Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society 123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea of The University of Mary, who is also featured on ep 213 This Is a Beginning 183 Gratuitous Gifts with Sherry Weddell 176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett Daniel Bielinski on 139 Glorifying God through Film and 217 Spoilers of a Sort 92 Protect, Guide, Prepare, Empower with Cathy & Nicolai Lund Charlie Mihaliak on 18 Homer and the Hunger Games and 208 A Mosaic of Experience as well as ep 213 This Is a Beginning 3 Dramatic Arts with Dolores Ann Mihaliak 8 Great Expectations with Colleen Carroll Campbell Dr. Don Prudlo on ep 39 Reclaiming the Territory, 40 Windshield Time, 78 The Kolbe Man Show, and 111 What Treasures Remain 36 Embrace the Fifth Day with Therese Prudlo, who also appears on several other Kolbecast episodes 74 Special Teams: Kolbe Dads 214 A Long View with Dee-dee & Charlie Mihaliak, parents of five Kolbe grads Dr. John Cuddeback on ep 166 Dwelling Together Richly 199 Do Good Work and Read Good Work with Jason Craig of Sword & Spade 60 Mission: Possible 61 Middle Ground 164 This Is Not a Kolbe Infomercial with Kolbe mom Lindsey 190 The School of Patience with Tricia Kavanagh, another Kolbe mom 209 Kolbe Kids Give Gems of Information with three of Tricia's sons, one of whom also appears on ep 213 This Is a Beginning 173 A Deeper and Greater Joy with Kolbe alumni transitional Dcn. Charles Ohotnicky and Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi 215 New School Year Starter Kit with Dean of Admissions Jeanne Anne Ford and Customer Support Supervisor Colleen Pilon 118 Odysseys in Catholicism 45 Grace Perfects Nature with Dr. Peter Malinoski and Jody Garneau Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxie appears on several episodes including 21 To Live Fully Alive, 89 The Master Blueprint, 112 Cura Personalis: The Intro, 136 Cura Personalis: The Sequel, and 213 This Is a Beginning 140 Burnout Happens 100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth 119 The Hope Throughout with Tom & Noelle Crowe 134 For Tinkerers of All Ages with Kolbe dad and HAM radio enthusiast Chris Ranck Kolbe Advising Manager Mrs. Ashley Massey's Kolbecast debut was episode 66 Bonhomie à la Kolbe 105 Not Just for Special Occasions with small business owner, Kolbe homeschooling mother, and etiquette expert Rebecca Czarniecki--known professionally as Mrs. B 162 Let Latin Conquer You 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 32 Reflections of His Light with two Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa who are Kolbe alumnae; one tells a sweet story of leaving some “Easter eggs” for her younger sibling to find. 207 A Privilege of a Lifetime with Kolbe mom turned advisor Elyse Williams 63 The Saints Speak for Themselves with the Holy Heroes parents (also Kolbe parents) Ken and Kerri Davison 150 A Family Apostolate: Liturgical Living with Kendra Tierney 116 Things I Would Tell My Students with Jordan Almanzar Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Like many Kolbe Academy parents, Jordan will be embarking on a trip through the Kolbe ninth-grade Greek history and literature courses this school year with his daughter. To chronicle that odyssey, he, Steven, and Bonnie are starting a new series of episodes to discuss the various texts and themes encountered along the way. Listen in as the group makes ready to set sail by defining terms, musing on the humanities in general, and drawing upon René Girard and his book The Scapegoat. Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 60 Mission: Possible 162 Let Latin Conquer You 102 A Great Commission, featuring former Kolbe teacher Ellen Finnegan 100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Dianne Muth 191 A Window into the Ancient World with Mike Aquilina 123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea 183 Gratuitous Gifts: Charisms with Sherry Weddell 202 A Great Conversation and 210 Firm Grounding with Kolbe mom Deirdre Mundy Links mentioned & relevant: The Scapegoat by René Girard René Girard, Theology, and Pop Culture, featuring a chapter by Dr. Jordan Almanzar Jordan's writings at PrimeMatters.com, including this newest article What ‘Christian' Really Means Bishop Barron on René Girard Robert Barron – Jesus and the Scapegoat (2002) Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland, discussed in Kolbecast episode 191 with Mike Aquilina I See Satan Fall Like Lightning by René Girard Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Catholic psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres rejoins the Kolbecast for a discussion on anxiety: one of the most common, but also most misunderstood, emotions. Working from the definition that anxiety is an urge to avoid challenge, Dr. Majeres describes how he helps his clients live by ideals that they freely commit to rather than living under the control of their past; explains how you don't defeat things by forgetting them, but by building new things; and alludes to how mindfulness plus metaphysics equals contemplation. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities 185 Developmentally Appropriate Independence discussing summer camp Related links: Optimal Work Jonathan Heidt's The Anxious Generation Dr. Russ Harris's The Happiness Trap Dr. Eli Lebowitz's Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD and other resources Dr. Donna Pinkus's Growing Up Brave Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. The high school years are formative as teenagers develop autonomy and independence in the world. In this episode, theology teachers Dan Angel, Brendan Murphy, and Nick Senz share their experiences of and perspectives on teaching apologetics, morality, and more to high schoolers. The conversation includes discussions of open question boxes and cultural references in class, connecting on an interpersonal social level with their students, and how they respond to resistance and skepticism from their students about cultural and societal big questions. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 195 Greatness Awaits with Dan & Bobby Angel 169 No Made-Up Answers with Brendan Murphy & Wes Stratman 91 Kernels of Truth with Nick Senz & Chrissy Almanzar 151 Joyful Discoveries for Preschoolers discussing Kolbe Academy's preschool program 179 Translation Tug of War with Dr. Matthew Minerd, which briefly discusses Kolbe Academy's twelfth grade theology course Related links: Catechism of the Catholic Church YOUCAT and YOUCAT for Kids St. Mary's Press bibles for children and youth Ascension Press Fr. Mike Schmitz Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire Jesus of Nazareth trilogy by Joseph Ratzinger Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. The art of storytelling involves decisions about perspective, themes, and emphasis, and good storytelling goes on to inspire questions and discussions. Dan Bielinski rejoins the Kolbecast on this special bonus episode to describe storytelling decisions and discussions related to his feature film, End of the Rope available for Kolbe families to stream as a financial aid fundraiser. In the context of moviemaking and movie-watching, he, Bonnie, Steven, and Maggie Hayden discuss discerning family viewing choices, questions of justice and community, and the phenomenon of anger begetting anger. *contains spoilers* If you're considering watching the film and *don't* want to hear spoilers, stop the recording at 23:50 until you've seen the film, then come back to hear discussion about some of the plot points. To sign up for Kolbe's special End of the Rope viewing event 9-18 August 2024, complete this form Kolbecast episodes mentioned and relevant: 139 Glorifying God through Film with Daniel Bielinski of Canticle Productions discussing his movie Sanctified 162 Let Latin Conquer You with Maggie Hayden, one of a three-episode series on language including 161 Fostering a Linguistic Consciousness with Agostina Cavasotto and 163 Postcards from France Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. We're all searching for something we've forgotten. Today's guest describes his search for reintroduction to reality through both foundational texts and sense experiences. Trae Bailey, currently Director of Residence Life at Belmont Abbey College and formerly Dean of Student Life at Magdalen College, highlights familial and societal dynamics that are important conduits for the fullness of reality, describes the importance of students taking on responsibility of their education, and emphasizes the importance of wonder. Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 27 An Appreciation of Wonder 188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges As Opportunities 212 Portable Treasure with Abigail Palmer Hear more from Trae on The Classical Education Podcast and read his writing on Substack Links mentioned and relevant: Jordan mentions leading a book club discussion about Fr. Gereon Goldmann's memoir Shadow of His Wings Trae hosted a few episodes of Magdalen College's From the Summit podcast, which is still available on podcast platforms. The conversation includes a reference to a conversation with Autumn Kern on her podcast The Commonplace News article on the origins of the Integrated Humanities Program at the University of Kansas Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Just enrolled? Considering enrolling? Returning but feeling overwhelmed? Today's episode is for you. Dean of Admissions Jeanne Anne Ford and customer support supervisor Colleen Pilon share their go-to guidance on organization and inspiration for a new school year, from answering the top questions they get on repeat to tips and tricks they recommend on the regular. Together with Bonnie and Steven, they provide practical pointers on balancing structure and flexibility. Relevant Kolbecast episodes 105 Not Just for Special Occasions, concerning socialization 103 Above & Beyond with Nancy Nelson from the Kolbe Academy bookstore 32 Reflections of His Light with Kolbe Academy alumnae Sister Margaret Mary and Sister Anne of the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa 211 Continuity & Community with advisors who discuss ways that Kolbe advisors can help that families might not have thought of Links mentioned & related: The chat feature that Colleen mentions is accessible on the Kolbe Academy homepage. Schedule an appointment with a Kolbe advisor via the Academic Advising services page Course selection support page Welcome Packet including how to submit grade reports Academics & Advising articles, including Scheduling Recommendations and Organizing the School Year Kolbe Bookstore's Buy Back Program Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. As parents of five Kolbe alumni, Charlie and Dee-Dee Mihaliak have a wealth of experience with Kolbe and home education. They visit with Bonnie and Steven in this episode about how homeschooling grew from a project to a lifestyle for their family. The Mihaliaks describe their delight at the dinner table conversations their grown children now have, give an unvarnished account of challenges they faced, and highlight the intergenerational dynamics that developed through the flexibility of defining your own family's schedule. Check out the Mihaliaks' Domestic Monastery shop here. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 18 Homer and the Hunger Games 208 A Mosaic of Experience, featuring the Mihaliak's son Charlie and two other Kolbe alumni 3 Dramatic Arts with Dolores Ann Mihaliak 73 Through Beauty and Technology, featuring guest co-host Dolores Ann Mihaliak Charlie's speech at Commencement 2018 Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Our 2024 commencement ceremony featured voices of experience ranging from new graduates and experienced teachers to ancient philosophers and modern novelists. Listen in on this episode to those speeches, including student speakers Aiden Jagrowski and Jacob Kavanagh, faculty speaker Elizabeth Hoxie, and keynote speaker Msgr. James Shea. Timestamps for the speeches: 01:05 Msgr. Shea's invocation 02:09 introduction of and remarks by Kolbe Academy Executive Director Mrs. Mary Rowles 04:09 Aidan Jagrowski 12:38 Jacob Kavanagh 19:55 Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxie 26:24 Msgr. James Shea Kolbecast episodes featuring this year's commencement speakers: Student speaker Jacob on episode 209 Kolbe Kids Give Gems of Information ep 123 A Change of the Ages featuring Msgr. James Shea Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxie on ep 21 To Live Fully Alive, 89 The Master Blueprint, 112 Cura Personalis: The Intro, and 136 Cura Personalis: The Sequel Other relevant links & Kolbecast episodes: 100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth 114 Kolbe Past, Present, and Future with Kolbe Academy Executive Director Mrs. Mary Rowles By the Babe Unborn by G.K. Chesterton Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. We live in unprecedented times—or do we? Can a classics degree set you back in the job hunt? What do you do when primary sources seem daunting? Longtime friend of Kolbe Academy Abigail Palmer joins Bonnie and Steven to talk about these big questions and more. She describes how lack of familiarity with history leads to fear and how being fearful leads to being malleable, she explains how studying antiquity gives perspective, and she highlights overlaps between Latin and classics on one hand and coding and tech innovation on the other. Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth 175 A Both-And Approach at The University of Dallas with Dr. Jonathan Sanford 144 The Word Made Known with Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press 61 Middle Ground Links: Abigail's website Abigail's book Faelan and the Miracle Machines Kolbe Classics Conference complete set Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham Genevieve Foster's Augustus Caesar's World Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne Christine MIller's All through the Ages Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
AMDG. Families who homeschool in various states or countries during military service have all the complexities of “regular” families and then some. Kolbe moms and advisors Krysten Pizzurro and Jennifer Thomas share the wisdom they've gained from their lived experience of homeschooling on base. They highlight what questions to ask your advisors and when, the benefits and unique needs of military families, and how to make connections and build community while frequently moving. Relevant Kolbecast episodes 81 The When and the How of Online Elementary 31 Veteran Homeschoolers 107 Wander & Wonder 155 Mission Intent: Pathways to Serve 156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve 62 Due Diligence Other relevant links Kolbe Academy's academic advising services Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) Missoula Children's Theater Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!