Podcasts about kolbe academy

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. “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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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! 

Struggling kids – does home school actually help? Jordan Alamanzer from Kolbe Academy joins Trending with Timmerie. (1:25)  Forming the whole person with homeschooling. (16:06) Why choose a Catholic college? (24:18) Why you should pray the rosary. (32:41)    Resources mentioned :  Kolbe Academy Website:  https://relevantradio.com/kolbe    Screen Strong https://screenstrong.org/    Gab Phone https://gabb.com/   Newman Guide College Fair https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/the-newman-guide/college-fair/   The 15 Promises of Our Lady to Those Who Pray the Rosary https://marian.org/13th/the-fifteen-promises-of-our-lady   The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis DeMontfort https://tanbooks.com/products/the-secret-of-the-rosary/?gc_id=17487855346&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjY64BhCaARIsAIfc7YYG6_E6EXx4WBlLGIgDw7HmS-g2LdOuiKBykZ8mpZ4P2YS70Q1oBvQaAqgJEALw_wcB   Scripture Rosary  https://amzn.to/3XXJiEt

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.  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.  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. 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! 

School refusal – children refusing to go to school.  What's happening and what do you do? (0:46) How do you combat loneliness in motherhood? (26:43) Christina, formerly an engineer turned full-time mom, answers – are you “contributing to society” when you're a stay at home mom? (38:57)   Resources mentioned :  Kolbe Academy  https://www.kolbe.org/relevant    The Children refusing to go to school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSdhuqj04vQ   Episode: Can women be stay at home moms? https://relevantradio.com/2024/05/can-women-be-stay-at-home-moms/    Making Resilient Children  https://relevantradio.com/2022/11/making-resilient-children/

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! 

AMDG.  Current Kolbe students and brothers Jacob, Gabriel, and James visit with Bonnie and Steven today about their day-to-day lives, their experiences with Kolbe, and their insights for their fellow students. Highlights include their various extracurricular activities and how they juggle their commitments through various time management styles, how they prepare for graduation, what it's like for younger siblings to watch older siblings navigate high school, what it's like to use an American-designed curriculum in Canada, and their parish life participation.  Meet the boys' mother Tricia in Kolbecast episode 190 The School of Patience. Other relevant Kolbecast episodes  76 Study Buddies  79 Doors to Your Memories, which showcases Jordan Almanzar's memoir When the Earth Was Flat  160 A Legendary Occasion, featuring student and parent participants at Kolbe Academy's 2023 commencement festivities in Atlanta  Links mentioned:  Advanced Placement (AP) courses via Pennsylvania Homeschoolers  When the Earth Was Flat: One Boy's Life at the Edge of the Millennium by Dr. 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.  Tune in to our newest two-parter of episodes last week and this, where we visit with longtime Kolbe moms recently hired on as Kolbe employees.  Elyse Williams puts the day to day of homeschooling life into perspective of the bigger picture to be seen as she visits with Bonnie and Steven.  She highlights the differences in various seasons of parenting, from elementary school to high school; provides reassurance and encouragement; and describes the beauty of the mind encountering God day in and day out through homeschooling.  Click here for more information about Kolbe's academic advising services.  Relevant Kolbecast episodes:  206 Loaves and Fishes  197 Tools in a Toolbox: Kolbe Academy's Student Support Services  100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth  160 A Legendary Occasion, voices from the 2023 commencement festivities in Atlanta  70 First Draft: A Parent In-Service  202 A Great Conversation  100 In the Beginning, a conversation with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth  125 Call the Advisor  If you are a Kolbe family, we'd love to hear how you've chosen which of Kolbe's three ways to educate suits your needs at present. Let us know by recording a voice memo on your phone and sending it to podcast@kolbe.org or emailing us at the same address!   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! 

Patrick tackles some thought-provoking topics that blend spirituality, ethics, and technology. First, Patrick dives into the ethical considerations of charitable donations and whether opting out of tax deductions aligns more closely with altruistic giving, seeking purity in intentions. Patrick discusses how tax deductions impact motives and the spiritual perspective on giving with pure love for God.   Nancy (email) – Isn't it better to not deduct charitable donations? (01:11) Email – How to help the thinking of youth as they grow up? Email – During confession, I can see the Priest is on his cell phone! (13:52) Richard – What is the homeschool program you recommend using? It's Kolbe Academy. (20:48 Dan - Regarding the Musical Full Stop. An acronym would be Brutal Unresolved Pause, or a BURP. James - My oldest son died in 2005 because I decided to pull the plug on him after he had been in the hospital with a traumatic injury. Did I kill my son? (30:58) Lucy - Why do we celebrate Mass on Sunday instead of on the Sabbath? (36:02)

AMDG. In the 200 episodes since we rebooted the Kolbecast, we've heard from a lot of significant voices. In this episode, we hear from two of the most significant Kolbeans: our students. Ninth graders Noah (who does a hybrid of self-paced and online classes) and Caleb (who does all online) visit with Bonnie and Steven, where the real-life long-distance friends share about their typical school days, their happy and cautionary memories, the lessons they're learning about both diligence and rest, the effort they invest in their education and formation, and the things they like to do when they're not working on school.  Noah and Caleb utilize Kolbe offerings in different ways. Here's more information about the three ways to educate with Kolbe Academy.   To hear the talks given at the 2024 Call to Holiness Retreat, check out this YouTube playlist. Speakers include Fr. Robert Spitzer, Msgr. James Shea, Mr. Dan Angel, Fr. Charles Archer, and Sr. Mary Rose  Relevant Kolbecast episodes:  123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea  195 Greatness Awaits with Bobby & Dan Angel  196 Adaptable Asynchronous & Dynamic Digital Homeschool Options  60 Mission: Possible   99 Gifted, Graced, and Formed  5 Planning on Paper and Online  Kolbe families can utilize the Schoology directory to contact each other. Here's information from the Kolbe website's 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.  Children don't come with instruction manuals, so having resources to help road map out various challenges can benefit everyone in a family.  In this episode, Karen Allgood and Krysten Pizzurro join Bonnie and Steven to describe the vast array of services available through Kolbe's student support services and special education offerings.  They describe the individualized attention they provide and the confident communication they foster in situations where families may be uncertain they can fulfill a child's need.  They also touch on the importance of documentation and accommodations, the concerns about being labeled or just needing to try harder, and the importance of the fact that each child is exactly how God willed him or her to be.  Helpful links  Student Support Services page on the Kolbe website  Student Support Services webinar  2024 Schoolwide Address, including information about the new Foundations courses  Information about Kolbe's financial aid options  Kolbe's testing services  Related Kolbecast episodes  196 Adaptable Asynchonous & Dynamic Digital Homeschool Options  145 Subsidiarity, Support, and Resources  140 Burnout Happens  188 Challenges as Opportunites with Dr. Kevin Majeres  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!  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. 

AMDG.  Professor and translator Dr. Matthew Minerd joins Bonnie, Steven, Jordan, and Everett in this episode about making connections across rites, languages, and disciplines.  Starting with a discussion of various Eastern rites of Catholicism, the group explores the blend of traditions throughout the Church, the art of finessing words from one language to another in translation, and the endeavor of teachers to stir up a love of learning in their students.  Dr. Minerd's works available from Ascension Press  Made by God, Made for God: Catholic Morality Explained   translation of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, which is featured in season one of the Catholic Classics podcast  translation of The Confessions of St. Augustine, subject of Catholic Classics season two  Other relevant links:   Dr. Minerd's wife Dr. Courtney Minerd was a key contributor to a Facebook Friday event focused on mental health hosted by Kolbe Academy's Elizabeth Hoxie.   Jordan refers to a translation project he's been working on. Learn more about that in Kolbecast episode 135 Hidden Holiness Made Known.  Check out this episode of Catholic Stuff You Should Know for more information about Ruthenian Catholicism.  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!  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. 

AMDG. Writer, theater maker, game designer, and alumnus of Kolbe and Yale University Alexi Sargeant joins the Kolbecast in this episode to discuss community and storytelling in the past, present, and future.  He speaks with experience as both a student and a teacher about encountering Shakespeare and other dramatic works meant to be spoken, highlights the intersection of theology and culture, and nerds out with Steven and Everett Buyarski about the role of the fantastical in a life of formation.  Alexi's wife Leah Libresco Sargeant spoke at Kolbe Academy's 2023 Call to Holiness Retreat. Leah's presentation is available here.   Saintly Creatures: 14 Tales of Animals and Their Holy Companions, Alexi's new book, is available now!  Links mentioned and relevant:  Doxacon, the convention bringing together faith, truth, fantasy, and science fiction, happening November 3 & 4, 2023, in Arlington, VA  Games that Alexi has built  Alexi converses with Word on Fire's Haley Stewart about his new book Saintly Creatures  Kolbecast episode 172 A Gift-Laden Voyage with Philip Kosloski of Voyage Comics  A sampling of Alexi's writing:  Winter's Tale: The Icy Pang of Contrition and the Gift of Thawing Grace  Men of Fidelity  God and the Gamemaster  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!  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. 

AMDG.  University of Dallas president Dr. Jonathan Sanford joins Bonnie, Steven, and Chief Academic Officer Megan Lengyel in this episode to discuss how students flourish at UD, particularly when they have a Kolbe foundation. Dr. Sanford describes how the school is a thoroughly Catholic university with a bigger set of offerings than most and how multiple charisms present on campus help preserve and further UD's Catholic identity.  He also shares insights on scholarships and standardized test strategies; distinguishes the humanities from the broader liberal arts; and highlights preparation for med school, law school, and market-relevant business opportunities. With a kind of fatherly care, Dr. Sanford illustrates how UD serves the idea that the best education for the best student is the best education for every student.  Links to topics of discussion:  Use this link to sign up for Kolbe's special Odyssey Days II.  Mrs. Lengyel references this article in Crisis magazine that mentions The University of Dallas.   Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, tells Jackie & Bobby Angel about her experience – and conversion – at UD. Bobby Angel is a guest on Kolbecast episode 146 Stepping into the Arena.  Relevant Kolbecast episodes   158 The Gift of a Mind, the commencement speeches (including Dr. Sanford's) at Kolbe Academy's 2023 commencement ceremony  9 Interview with Kolbe Academy and UD alumna Monnica Prudlo Bremer (quoted in the article about Odyssey Days)  18 Homer and The Hunger Games with Kolbe Academy alumnus Charlie Mihaliak, who went on to study at UD  120 Substance Matters with Classic Learning Test (CLT) founder Jeremy Tate  127 Forging a Path with CLT's Kimberly Farley  143 Partners in a Liberal Arts Renewal with CLT's Soren Schwab  163 Postcards from France recounting the trip to France that Megan references  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. 

How and why you should pick an authentic Catholic College with Jordan Almanzer, from Kolbe Academy, joining Trending with Timmerie (2:53)  Can Catholics donate organs?  (13:16)  Why St. John Paul II says philosophers Freud, Marx, and Nietzsche are wrong about the human person – Theology of the Body series.  (27:00) Raising bossy little girls with Catholic principles. (44:00) Timmerie's favorite books. (48:15) Resources mentioned :  Theology of the Body Series – Episode 1  https://relevantradio.com/2023/07/theology-of-the-body-in-the-beginning-special-podcast-highlight/  A link for Advanced Medical Directives  https://dioceseofraleigh.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/AD-Final-2017-Zarama-2.pdf  Another link for Advanced Medical Directives https://www.cathdal.org/Form-STMS_Advance_Directive_July_2015.pdf  Newman guide https://t.co/iN2CbnZ0A3 Kolbe Academy https://t.co/tBQxmhuY2k- 

AMDG.  Thinking well is important.  Communicating those thoughts well is too.  As the school year kicks off, English and Literature department teachers Kim Crawford, Amanda Hayes, and Beth Dobrozsi share insights and tips for helping students learn to put thoughts to paper.  They describe the progression of writing approaches and skills throughout various grade levels, challenges for students with ADD or ADHD, and the importance of physicality in writing.  Their encouragement and tricks, coupled with the Kolbe support options they describe, are a launch pad for developing nuance, style, and clarity.  Related Kolbecast episodes:  61 Middle Ground with Amanda Hayes and Alex Pischke  70 First Draft: A Parent In-Service  87 Home Base featuring homeroom teachers   160 A Legendary Occasion, highlights from Kolbe Academy's in-person 2023 commencement   164 This Is Not a Kolbe Infomercial  145 Subsidiarity, Support, and Resources  Writing resources recommended by our guests:  Kolbe Academy's new Writing and Style Guide is now available!  Purdue OWL    Guide to Grammar and Writing from Capital Community College  The Excelsior College OWL   Writing@CSU (Colorado State University)  The Writing Center at UNC (especially the tips & tools section)  Grammarly    Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. 

How do you fix the mental health crisis in kids?  Jordan Almanzer from Kolbe Academy on the mental health and behavioral crisis in children flooding emergency rooms. (2:01) Why your time is the best thing you can give to your kid. (17:42) Queenship of Mary. (25:53) Timmerie was banned on YouTube (35:36) What would Jesus say to the cultural ideologies we face? Pope Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body is the antidote. (42:06)   Resources mentioned:    Kolbe Academy  https://www.kolbe.org/relevant    Making Resilient Children  https://relevantradio.com/2022/11/making-resilient-children/

AMDG.  If the saints have ever felt inaccessible or unrelatable to your family members, hearing their stories in a different format may help them come alive.  In this episode, Melissa Dee—homeschool graduate, mother, and producer of the Saints Alive podcast—joins the Kolbecast to share how she, her husband Alex, and their team produce episodes that she describes as watching a movie in your mind.  Melissa highlights the heart of each saint's mission and explains how learning about the holy individuals who came before us is a way to learn about virtue played out and real-life role models.    This episode includes a brief reference to self-harm in the context of challenges current teenagers face. Visit the Saints Alive website for resources corresponding to each episode and ways to get involved with the Saints Alive mission.   Kolbecast episodes relating to St. Maximilian Kolbe:  100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth  134 For Tinkerers of All Ages  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. 

AMDG.  John Cuddeback, a philosophy professor at Christendom College, family man, and homesteader, visits with Bonnie and Steven this episode about relationship, friendship, and home life.   With the insight of an ethics professor and the experience of a family leader, Dr. Cuddeback describes the importance of living well together, the distinction between education and academics, and the richness of our common stock of stories, images, and questions.  From Aristotle to agriculture, today's episode highlights the expansion of experience and the experience of wonder available to families.  Check out Dr. Cuddeback's musings, videos, and courses at his website LifeCraft.  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

Published: June 23, 2019 Kolbe Academy will open in the fall of 2019 as the nation's first Catholic high school for students battling addiction. The Diocese of Allentown announced the opening of Kolbe Academy on September 7, 2018, at a press conference at St. Francis Center for Renewal, Monocacy Manor, Bethlehem. In this episode, Jim Friend interviews Bishop Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, Dr. Brooke Tesche, Chancellor of Education, and John Petruzzelli, the principal of Kolbe Academy. The school is the brainchild of Dr. Tesche, who proposed the idea to Bishop Schlert. “Our goal is to do whatever it takes to give them the services they need,” said Tesche. “They need to learn how to live without drugs and alcohol in their lives. Faith is the critical element for their success. A key element in recovering is ‘surrendering.' We can talk about it and explore it in a Catholic high school,” she said. Update June 2023: Kolbe Academy closed this year due to challenges with enrollment. We believe this does not undermine the good work accomplished by the faculty and staff on behalf of the students they served. We wish them well and thank them for serving these young people. There are many great stories of people and institutions advancing the mission of our Church today. With this in mind, Advancing Our Church wants to hear from you with the hope that we can share the excellent work you are doing. At the same time, you might also know about someone making a significant impact. Tell us about it by emailing jim@advancingourchurch.com or by contacting us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

AMDG. The conversations we started at Kolbe's commencement events in Atlanta a few months ago continue to yield fruit. Today's guest, Jennell Kvistad, joins us to continue one of those conversations today. The group first discusses helping teenagers and newly 18-year-old offspring ease into adulthood. From there, Jennell shares both her family's road to homeschooling with Kolbe and her personal road to joining the Catholic Church just last year. With vivid specifics, plenty of humor, and even a bit role for the Kolbecast itself, Jennell's conversion story is profound and encouraging.  Kolbecast episodes mentioned and relevant:  158 The Gift of a Mind (speeches from Commencement 2023)  159 Now We See in Part featuring the Kolbecast cohosts live from Atlanta  160 A Legendary Occasion Kolbe alumni and parents recorded live in Atlanta  118 Odysseys in Catholicism featuring the conversion stories of two Kolbe administrators  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

AMDG.  Today an experienced Kolbe parent named Lindsey, mother to four sons between eleventh grade and kindergarten, shares the reasons behind her loyalty and enthusiasm.  Speaking from her decade of ups and downs (but mostly ups), she describes the pragmatic and profound benefits her family has seen from Kolbe, how she juggles schedules for students in multiple grades, and the factors involved in balancing schoolwork with athletics.  Lindsey, Bonnie, and Steven also discuss hands-on tips for enrollment season and the beginning of the school year, as well the value of the sacrifice that homeschool parents make.  Kolbecast episodes mentioned and relevant:  120 Substance Matters with Classic Learning Test (CLT) founder Jeremy Tate  127 Forging a Path with CLT Director of Homeschool Partnerships Kimberly Farley  143 Partners in a Liberal Arts Renewal with CLT's Soren Schwab  86 The Rivendell of the Newman Guide with Dr. Ryan Messmore of Magdalen College  145 Subsidiarity, Support, and Resources detailing Kolbe's expanded Student Support Services program  103 Above and Beyond with Nancy from the Kolbe bookstore  76 Study Buddies with National Honor Society students  148 Engage & Apply discussing Kolbe's core, honors, and AP course offerings and how to decide among them  Other Kolbe resources mentioned:  Kolbe summer reading program  Student Support Services webinar  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

AMDG. Our three-part series on language study wraps with a delectable flourish and an insightful conversation as Jenni Mammola, Kolbe's language department chair and online French instructor; Therese Prudlo, Kolbe's history department chair and online history instructor; Megan Lengyel, Kolbe's chief academic officer; and Mary, incoming co-president of Kolbe's French club, reminisce about a recent trip to France. We also get to hear from several Kolbe students who traveled with them. From trilingual lunch discussions to experiencing firsthand the close connection between France and Catholicism to the difference between being a traveler and a tourist, our discussion paints a beautiful picture of the value of language study, travel, and Catholic community.  Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant:  161 Fostering a Linguistic Consciousness  162 Let Latin Conquer You  123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea 108 Time Stood Still   Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

AMDG.  In the second installment of our linguistic trifecta, Bonnie and Jordan revisit a conversation begun long ago on the Kolbecast, and Steven and Maggie Hayden join in.  More specifically, Jordan and Maggie share their enthusiasm for and expertise in Latin: what drew them toward the language, the hidden benefits of learning it, the practical benefits of knowing it, the correlation between studying it and standardized tests, the clarity of thought and writing it brings, and more.  Kolbecast episodes mentioned and relevant:  7 Et Tu, Iordane?  161 Fostering a Linguistic Consciousness  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

AMDG. In this first of a three-part series on language study, Kolbe advisor and alumna Agostina Cavasotto, whom Kolbecast listeners met in episode 154 Passport: Argentina, returns to discuss her love of languages, the connections she makes among them, the value of studying a language in depth, and the way language study helps cultivate a habit of thinking that serves a person well in many facets of life. To help with the practical aspects of language study for homeschoolers, she offers many suggestions and refers to a rapidly growing section of the Kolbe website filled with helpful articles on a range of subjects relating to homeschooling and Kolbe Academy. (Check out the Academics and Advising section.) The conversation broadens to include discussion on lifelong learning and the discoveries Agostina has made about the many and varied ways to learn at any age and in any context.  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

AMDG.  Newly minted alumni, siblings, and parents shared their time and thoughts with us at graduation in Atlanta, Georgia on May 25, 2023.  This episode features some of their excitement, wisdom, and insight as they describe different perspectives and common experiences.  Topics range from why it was important to make the trip to Atlanta to conversion stories, with themes of loving learning, finding closure, and preparing for next steps.  Kolbecast episodes mentioned and relevant:  158 The Gift of a Mind   159 Now We See in Part  132 Monday Morning Assembly  108 Time Stood Still   26 Truth in Person   92 Protect, Guide, Prepare, Empower   Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

AMDG.  A podcaster, a Latin teacher, a development director, and an attorney walk into the same room... It's not a joke, although there's plenty of joking—it's a live-recorded episode from Kolbe's commencement festivities in Atlanta, GA!  Bonnie, Jordan, Steven, and Bonnie's sister Hope (original Kolbecast host, current behind-the-scenes podcast crew member, and Kolbe alumna) gather around one mic to describe and explore the experience of meeting to celebrate newly minted alumni.  They give listeners some context on the schedule of events, describe the ambiance and value of a virtual school's in-person commencement, and forecast a bit of what's next for the caretakers of Kolbe.  Kolbecast episodes mentioned and relevant:  158 The Gift of a Mind (speeches from Commencement 2023)  39 Reclaiming the Territory, 40 Windshield Time, and 78 The Kolbe Man with Dr. Don Prudlo  111 What Treasures Remain with Dr. Carl Hasler and Therese & Don Prudlo  44 Student Spotlight: Newsletter Team with Ellen Foreman   22 Imagine Being Homeschooled with Peter Prudlo  76 Study Buddies and 108 Time Stood Still with Martina Lund  26 Truth in Person with Aviva Lund  92 Protect, Guide, Prepare, Empower with Cathy & Nicolai Lund 22 Imagine Being Homeschooled 60 Mission: Possible (9th grade) 71 A Sight for Sore Eyes with Chris Lewis of Baritus Catholic 152 Join the Conversation, in which Jordan describes his work about Fr. Reinisch  145 Subsidiarity, Support, and Resources discussing Kolbe's expanded student support services  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

AMDG.  Kolbe celebrated its class of 2023 in person in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 25, 2023.  During the commencement ceremony, four individuals spoke: two graduating seniors, Ellen Foreman and Peter Prudlo; faculty member Dr. Carl Hasler; and keynote speaker, University of Dallas President Dr. Jonathan Sanford.  Today we bring you their speeches, recorded live during the event.  Ellen reflects on the importance of progress over awards and describe the concept of ikigai as the reason for being.  Peter describes the pursuit of knowledge in service to God, not ourselves, and includes special shout-outs to fellow students and teachers.  Dr. Hasler emphasizes that all of us are called to be saints and that thinking is the best way to travel.  And Dr. Sanford challenges graduates and other listeners to reflect on two questions--where have you been and where are you going—while highlighting five virtues to carry into the future: gratitude, docility, humility, magnanimity, and compassion.  Relevant Kolbecast episodes   144 The Word Made Known with Mark Brumley  64 Stricken by Ideas, 93 Good Thinkingand 111 What Treasures Remain with Dr. Carl Hasler  44 Student Spotlight: Newsletter Team with Ellen Foreman   22 Imagine Being Homeschooled with Peter Prudlo  9 Interview with Kolbe Alumna Monnica Prudlo  Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

AMDG. Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society rejoins us to discuss renewal and reform in Catholic education during the 30th anniversary year of the Newman Guide.  He describes the aspects of competition and emulation he sees in Catholic schools, examples of God's providence at work, and the missing foundation in most secular education.  He also shares with enthusiasm the ideas that everything in nature has a cyclical effect and the four pillars of his taskforce for Eucharistic education: literacy, liturgy, devotion, and living.  Listen through the end for pragmatic thoughts on dual enrollment and demonstrating college readiness.  Kolbecast episodes referenced and related:  84 The Essence of Catholic Education  109 A Lifetime Venture with Dr. George Harne of The University of St. Thomas  127 Forging a Path with Kimberly Farley of Classic Learning Test  Links mentioned:  Kolbe's College & University Partners  Dual Credit Opportunities at Kolbe Academy  My Future, My Faith Magazine published by the Cardinal Newman Society  EBook 5 Ways of Teaching Young Catholics to Love the Eucharist by Dr. Daniel Guernsey Articles from the Kolbe blog written by Kolbe alumni who've gone on to Newman Guide schools:  A Reflection on Life at The University of Mary   How The Collegium Eased My Transition from Homeschooling to College  How Kolbe Academy Prepared Me for Film Studies at JPCatholic  by Alan Hewitt, who can be heard on Kolbecast episode 133 An Audience of One  Q & A with Catholic Book Illustrator and Kolbe Alumna Elizabeth Kuss  Kolbecast episodes are available on most podcast apps and cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast! Subscribe in your favorite podcast app to never miss an episode!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to  podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit  kolbe.org 

AMDG.  This episode continues our thread from last week on military service.  Erica and Kevin Treat, Chris Bates, and Erik Duhn discuss their reserve and active-duty experiences, describe how discipline can be come about both innately and through teaching, and give guidance on discerning between various branches of the armed forced.  They also share insights and advice on family life considerations, sacrifice, and the resilience of military children.  Finally, they give some pragmatic pointers for students considering applications.  Erik Duhn references a presentation he created for high schoolers. To see the slides that are part of the presentation, click here.    Kolbecast episodes mentioned and relevant:  155 Mission Intent: Pathways to Serve  115 The Kolbe Chimera  113 At the Kolbe Table   31 Veteran Homeschoolers with Jon & Chris Bates  77 The Road Less Traveled with Celeste Cuellar  For more information about Kolbe's self-paced and self-paced plus programs, start here.   Kolbecast episodes are available on most podcast apps and cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast! Subscribe in your favorite podcast app to never miss an episode!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

AMDG.  Students interested in potential military service after their homeschooling days may wonder what qualities they bring from their Kolbe education and what experiences await in the armed forces.  In this first episode of a two-part series on military service, Krysten Pizzurro and Jon Bates speak of their experience in the Coast Guard and Army, respectively.  Jon describes military service as both problem-rich and opportunity-rich, Krysten describes benefits of military training, and both describe the opportunities available for students who are willing to tackle big questions with physical and intellectual strength.  They also touch on how the military is historically informed and what practicing your faith looks like during military service.  Kolbecast episodes mentioned and relevant:  31 Veteran Homeschoolers with Jon and Chris Bates   77 The Road Less Traveled with Celeste Cuellar  Kolbecast episodes are available on most podcast apps and cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast! Subscribe in your favorite podcast app to never miss an episode!  What questions do you have about homeschooling, the life of faith, or the intersection of the two? Send your questions to podcast@kolbe.org and stay tuned for answers. You may hear them answered in an upcoming Kolbecast episode!  Interested in Kolbe Academy's offerings? Visit kolbe.org 

Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, the country's foremost Technology Addiction expert, joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss: why people are so sick (3:41) and the social contagion. (18:58) Jordan Almanzer from Kolbe Academy shares how you can learn more about homeschooling (40:48)  Resources mentioned :    Book Digital Madness  https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250278500/digital-madness    Book Glow Kids https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250146557/glowkids    Book:  Dopamine Nation https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation   Kolbe Virtual Open House https://www.kolbe.org/relevant    Lawsuit against hospital for pushing  mutilation in the name of gender and medicine https://www.foxnews.com/media/detransitioner-chloe-cole-announces-lawsuit-hospitals-pushing-medical-mutilation 

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Yaesu's Big Announcement    On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about buying old radios, routines for daily preparedness and Yaesu's big announcement.    Ham Radio Minute: Buy Old Radios   Ham Radio Test Study with Leah  HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3EGELhO -General: https://amzn.to/3g8R9gf -Extra: https://amzn.to/3Tlis5j   Free Fastrack Track to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20     Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   Preparedness Corner: Routines to maintain daily preparedness https://www.reddit.com/r/preppers/comments/zymcni/your_routines_to_maintain_daily_preparedness/ Show Topic: Yaesu's Big Announcement    Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:    Kmurder's YouTube: http://youtube.com/k8mrdradiostuff   K6ARK's Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3Cz0hDp   Chris on Kolbe Academy: https://www.kolbe.org/blog/for-tinkerers-of-all-ages-the-kolbecast-episode-134   The Last Elephant Cage: https://youtu.be/uh88Y2_33GI   The Ukrainian Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001gj61   Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means alot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah)

To support Ascension's free media, please click here! To find out more about how your gift will be used, please click here! This week's special guest is Dr. Jordan Almanzar, a professor at Magdalen College in Warner, New Hampshire, who also teaches Greek and Latin at Kolbe Academy. He is author of When the Earth Was Flat : One Boy's Life at the Edge of the Millennium. Jordan and I discuss homeschooling, and ways that all parents are called to be the primary educators of their children. Snippet From the Show Don't stress over not fitting the mold: the mold you're meant to be is a gift to your kids. For episode shownotes, text GIRLFRIENDS to 33-777 or visit www.ascensionpress.com/girlfriends.