The Shepherd's Pie

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Jonathan Feldstein about building bridges between Christians and Jews, and we discuss his organization, the Genesis 123 Foundation.Jonathan's website: https://genesis123.co/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Tina Jost about the critical need for us to pray for our priests and pastors, and we discuss her prayer companion book, "One Hour For My Priest."Tina's Website: https://walkthewayeveryday.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Dr. Anne DeSantis about using the virtue of affability to evangelize in the modern world, and we discuss her new non-fiction book, "The Virtue of Affability or Friendliness and its Relevance in Modern Evangelization."Anne's Website: https://www.annedesantis.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Doralyn Moore about the importance of learning to forgive ourselves to progress in our own faith journeys, and we discuss her fiction novel, "Caused to Triumph."Dora's website: https://www.doralynmoore.ca/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Dan Mahoney about how he was able to use poetry to help him cope with the death of his father as he worked through the five stages of grief, and we discuss his poetry book, "A Dear Friend."Dan's website: https://simplybeautiful.substack.com/https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/adearfriendvol1/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Maeve Jemison about why every family should consider homeschooling their children, and we discuss her book, "Home Is Where the Truth Is." Maeve's website: https://maevejemison.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Belinda Terro Mooney about the spiritual benefits of praying with the saints, especially those who are lesser known or appreciated, and we discuss her book, "Pray With Us: A Saint for Every Day." Belinda's website: https://belindaterromooney.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Dr. Jean P. Kelly about how spiritual reading and prayer can help overcome codependent relationships, and we discuss her book on the subject, "Less Helping Them, More Healing You." Jean's website: https://jeanpkelly.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Lynda Rozell about radically trusting in God's plan, as she did when giving up her home to become a "tin can pilgrim" who travels the country visiting tabernacles in churches, as described in her book, "Return to Me." Lynda's Website: https://tincanpilgrimbook.com/author/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with award-winning author Leslea Wahl about rediscovering the Hallowtide triduum of All Hallow's Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day, with the release of the newest short story anthology from Catholic Teen Books, "Shadows: Visible and Invisible." CTB website: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with life coach and speaker Laura K. Roland about how the everyday, ordinary activities and relationships in our lives can make a huge impact in the world. Laura's website: https://www.laurarolandcoaching.com/freemcode

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Megan Schaulis about her novel, Protector—a modern retelling of the Biblical Book of Esther—and about viewing feminism through the eyes of faith. Megan's website: https://meganschaulis.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Becky Van Vleet about the impact of faith on the lives of sailors in World War II, and we discuss her WWII memoir, Unintended Hero. Becky's website: https://www.beckyvanvleet.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Sue A. Fairchild about faith and community-based ways to work through grief in our lives, and we discuss her grief-related novel, Changing Tides. Sue's website: https://sueafairchild.wordpress.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Deacon Steve Lumbert and Karina Fabian about ways to connect with God through the everyday aspects of our lives, and we discuss their devotional book, There You Are, God! Karina's website: https://karinafabian.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Amy Cattapan, a middle-grade teacher, author, and speaker, about how we can build our own saint squads to help us in life's challenges, and we discuss her book, A Saint Squad for Teachers. Amy's website: https://www.ajcattapan.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Marie Isom, a survivor of one of the nation's most notorious mass shootings, about finding abundant life after suffering, and we discuss her memoir, Papier Mäché Princess. Marie's website: https://into-abundance.com/buy-papier-mache-princes/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Dr. David Carreon about techniques to help with both clinical and non-clinical depression, and we discuss his self-help book, The Opposite of Depression. David's website: http://www.davidcarreon.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Amanda Lauer about her Civil War novel, A Faith Such as Heaven Intended, and the lessons for our own faith that we can pull from its pages. Amanda's Website: https://amandalauer.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Katherine Briggs about why a classical education is beneficial to faith and our youth, and we discuss her novel, The Eternity Gate. Katherine's website: https://katherinebriggs.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Denise Mercado about the Stations of the Resurrection and how they can help us reflect on the daily challenges in our lives, and we review her book, The Way of Light. Denise's Website: https://www.denisemercado.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Ann Cavera about how faith can help those suffering with Alzheimer's or caretaking for a loved one with the disease, and we discuss her podcast, Speeding Past 80. Ann's Website: http://anncaverawriter.com/index.html

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with abortion survivor Melissa Ohden about how faith helps those who have survived abortion to speak out and to forgive, and we discuss her book, Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence. Melissa's Website: https://melissaohden.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with T.M. Gaouette about addressing sensitive and controversial topics with teens through fiction, and we discuss her book, For Eden's Sake. T.M.'s website: https://tmgaouette.com/ Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/ctb/for-eden's-sake

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Elizabeth Gillette about her own experience as a post-abortive mother and about how women can reconcile with themselves and with God after an abortion, and we discuss her book, Above All, Love. Elizabeth's website: https://elizabethgilletteauthor.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Kevin Martin about the valuable lessons on faith and life that he learned from his father during a terminal illness, as discussed in his book, All is Well: Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father. Kevin's website: https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510777590/all-is-well/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Janet Fichter about finding our true identities in Christ, despite the challenges in our lives. We also discuss her YA novel, Princess Tiara and the Battle for Fruitful. Janet's blog: https://atjesusfeet.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Becca Wierwille about coping with physical disabilities through the eyes of faith, and we discuss her middle-grade novel, Road Trip Rescue. Becca's website: https://beccawierwille.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Anne DeSantis about how our faith grows when we aid the marginalized in our churches and communities, and we discuss her book, Love and Care for the Marginalized. Anne's website: https://www.annedesantis.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Tim Shoemaker about his novel, The Second Storm, and how faith can help us combat self-destructive behavior in ourselves and our children. Tim's website: https://www.timshoemaker.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Bill Snyder about his documentary, Who Do You Say I Am?, and the history and science behind the Shroud of Turin, as well as how it can affect our daily faith. Bill's website: https://www.patchworkheart.org/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Jamie Ogle about how to trust God when it seems that doing His will hurts. We also discuss her book, Of Love and Treason, which deals with issues of trusting God in the life of Saint Valentine. Jamie's works are available at her website: https://www.jamieogle.com/.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Claudia Cangilla McAdam about practical ways that faith can help us forgive those who hurt and disappoint us. We also discuss her book, A Miracle for Micah, which deals with issues of forgiveness. Claudia's works are available at her website: http://www.claudiamcadam.com/.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author Melanie Dobson about her novel, The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, and about how faith can help us deal with some of life's most difficult seasons. Melanie's novel, The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, is available at her website: https://melaniedobson.com/books/the-wings-of-poppy-pendleton/.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author Amanda Lauer about her novel, Royal and Ancient, and about how faith can help cope with the difficult curveballs that life throws at our families. We also review the self-help book, Reframe Your Brain, by Scott Adams. Amanda's novel, Royal and Ancient, is available at her website: https://amandalauer.com/. Scott Adams' book, Reframe Your Brain, is available at https://www.facebook.com/ScottAdamsOfficial/.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with marriage and family therapist Annie Harton about the challenges of living as a single person while also maintaining faith in this messy world, including the challenges of dating and loneliness. Annie's book, Single Truth: You Are More Than Your Relationship Status, is available at her website: https://www.annieharton.com/.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author and communications expert Maurice Prater about everyday ways that families can instill the faith into their younger children, and we review Catholic Book Publishing's various books about the lives of the saints.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author and editor Maria Riley about ways to introduce the saints to younger children, and we review the children's series, The Armor of God, by Theresa Linden.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with long-time homeschooling mom Mary Ellen Barrett about great ideas for the summer for families who educate at home, and we review the children's series, The Mysterious Benedict Society, by Trenton Stewart.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with mother and author Stephanie Landsem about how our kids are radicalized, and what families can do to combat that radicalization, and we review her novel, Code Name Edelweiss, about Nazi radicalization in 1930s Los Angeles.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with educator and author D.J. Dixon about the challenges to keeping our youth in the faith today, and we review Why We Are Catholic, by Trent Horn.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with blogger and book reviewer Steven McEvoy about the importance of book clubs for teens, and we review How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun, by Stephen Douglass.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with filmmaker and bestselling author Bill Myers about the impact of movies and books on the development of our kids, and we review his Magnificent Mulligans book series.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with spiritual director and author Kimberly Novak about ways to help kids handle change in their lives, and we review the teen book, A Single Bead, by Stephanie Engelman.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Catholic school teacher and author C.D. "Chris" Smith about ways to encourage our youth to find their true identities in Christ, and we review the inspirational movie, Bright Ones.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with adoptive mother and award-winning author Allison Gingras about the beauty and challenges in raising adopted children, and we review Adoption: Room for One More?, by Jamie Wolfe.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with clinical counselor and school speaker Julane Fisher about the challenges facing kids today with school and social media, and we review her award-winning novels that affirm positive youth values and identities.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with editor, author, and lecturer Gary Jansen about developing spiritual practices in little steps with our youth, and we review his award-winning family picture book, Remember Us With Smiles.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with cathechist and educator Cathy Gilmore about how to build the virtues in our youth, and we review her Tiny Virtue Heroes book series.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews book-reviewer and blogger Carrie Schmidt about how teen writers can improve their craft and get published, and we review two children's picture books: Nana the Great Comes to Visit and Everyone Belongs.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and high-school teacher Andrea Bear about how families can deal with grief and the loss of a family member, and we review the series, Adventures with the Saints, by Maria Riley.