The Homeschool Connections Podcast

As Catholic homeschoolers, we know there is so much more to education than the 3 R's. There's the fourth R, Religion.  Today’s guest is Michelle Keller, a wonderful Catholic educator who serves in the global Mary’s Meals program to help poor students go From Hunger to Hope. She shares how we can connect our homeschools to the wide world around us while teaching our children about the dignity of th...

We hear the term “unit studies” in homeschooling circles, but what are they, and why are they so popular? Today’s guest, veteran homeschooling mom, Jaydalia Dunne, is here to tell us How and Why to Create Unit Studies. Contact Jaydalia Dunne: jaydunne18@gmail.com Jaydalia’s recommended resources: Homeschool Share https://www.homeschoolshare.com   Kids World Travel Guide https://www.kids-world-trav...

We know it’s important, but we struggle to cultivate a rich and intimate relationship with God in the midst of the beloved chaos we call homeschooling. Today, it’s a great treat to welcome, Olivia Spears, to talk about The Importance of Personal Prayer for Homeschooling Moms. Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact . Instagram: @intothedeepco Thank you to the following contributors w...

The idea of creating boundaries can sound so negative to our self-donating Catholic hearts. That’s why I’m so excited to have Catholic homeschooling coach Emily Brown, here to give us a truly fresh perspective on Creating Healthy Boundaries. Find Emily Brown: https://fiatlifecoaching.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiatlifecoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10...

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our children could learn directly from Catholic professionals in a variety of careers, to help them discern their own paths forward? Today, it is my joy to welcome Walter Crawford and Tammy Parker, to talk about an Exciting NEW Program for Teen Career Discernment: Good Counsel Careers! Good Counsel Careers https://goodcounselcareers.com Contact: team@goodcounselcareers....

You’ve probably seen those funny videos with celebrities answering the top ten search-engine questions about themselves? Well, we’ve got a fun show planned for you, today. Maureen Wittmann and Walter Crawford are here to join me in answering The Top Ten Questions About Homeschooling! Good Counsel Careers https://goodcounselcareers.com   Homeschool Connections https://homeschoolconnections.com   Co...

Like many of you, I love the beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom as expressions of the amazing creativity of God, but I am so glad to be a human being, made in His image.  Today’s guest, Dave Palmer, is here to discuss, What’s Special About Human Nature vs. Other Creatures? Dave Palmer's book and social media found here… https://amzn.to/3NVMGwm     Dave’s courses at Homeschool Connections:...

In our productivity-oriented culture, we can sometimes overlook the importance of artistic pursuits as a cornerstone in our children’s education. But today’s guest, veteran homeschooling mom, Tami Kiser, is here to give us some powerful insights into Helping Our Kids Develop a Love for the Arts. Find Tami Kiser: Heart Ridge Retreat and Cultural Center https://www.heartridgeministries.com   Smart M...

I think we’re all honestly a little tired of being told how to raise our kids—that’s part of why we homeschool! But the truth is, there are times when we all need a little guidance. You’re going to enjoy our guest today, homeschooling dad, Tom Weishaar, here to discuss The Catholic Model for Family and Parenting! You can find Tom at CatholicCounselors.com! https://catholiccounselors.com/tele-couns...

Many of us homeschool because we want to raise our children to be authentic disciples of Jesus Christ. Today’s guest, Dr. Ben Akers, is here to tell us about the Word of Life series, designed for Building Strong Catholics in K-8th Grade!  Word of Life https://www.wordoflifeseries.org   Formed https://formed.org   Amen app https://amenapp.org   Find Dr. Ben Akers https://www.augustineinstitute.org/...

The great outdoors can help us build many virtues, and our guest today, Michael Boucher, is here to tell us about the Importance of Outdoorsmanship for Boys in our Catholic homeschools. Find Michael Boucher: mikekanoe@aol.com  Michael’s new book! The Snipe Hunters’ Deadly Catch at Muskrat Creek, https://amzn.to/41kXeIy Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Spo...

We all hit turning-points in our lives where decisions have to be made, and we so want to make the right ones! Today’s guest is ministry leader and homeschooling dad, Charbel Raish, here to give us some Guideposts for Discerning God’s Will. Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/   St. Therese 5-day Novena: https://reconciledtoyou.com/posts/powerful-5-day-novena-to-st-therese-worthrevis...

Today’s guest is traveling around the world, visiting extensively with one Catholic family at a time, in every single time zone! And for each of those experiences, she produces a beautifully photographed story of the Catholic children and how they live their faith! Join me in talking with the amazing Emily Koczela about The Very Young Catholic Project. Emily’s website with great videos of her trav...

People often ask us why we educate our kids at home, and today’s guest, veteran homeschool mom and entrepreneur, Kerri Davison, will share some of the most important Advantages of Homeschooling vs. Brick-and-Mortar School. Holy Heroes https://holyheroes.com   Contact Kerri Davison: kerri@holyheroes.com   The global Very Young Catholics series by Emily Koczela: https://holyheroes.com/search?q=very%...

There’s nothing like a daddy in the whole world, and the spiritual leadership and excitement they bring to family life are worth celebrating. We have a wonderful panel today, and we’re talking about: Dad’s Special Gifts. Find Mike Aquilina: https://fathersofthechurch.com/about-mike-aquilina/   Find Walter Crawford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltercrawford/   Find Tom Weishaar: https://catholicco...

When it comes to educating our youngest children, there are probably as many approaches as there are families. That’s why today, we’ve brought together a panel of experts to share How Three Moms Homeschool Their Toddlers. Find Eleanor Bourg Nicholson: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/eleanor-bourg-nicholson/ Find Olivia Spears: Into the Deep: https://intothedeep.co On Instagram: @into...

In the first chapter of Luke’s Gospel, Our Lady declared in her beautiful canticle of praise that her soul magnified the Lord. Wouldn’t it be amazing to take that same spirit and cultivate it in the life of our families? Today’s guest, Chantal Howard, is here to share Three Ways to Magnify God in Your Homeschool! Find Chantal Howard: https://www.chantal-howard.com   Chantal’s stunning hand-made ro...

Just as religious orders have done for centuries, building an intentional way of life that is deeply rooted in prayer and virtue is a powerful way for our families to live. One of my favorite moms, Ginny Kochis, is here to talk about having A Rule of Life for Teens! Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/ Ginny’s workbook: “Ora et Labora: A Rule of Life for Catholic Youth” [links c...

As Catholics, the conversation on race is critically important to us and to our children, but many of us either feel excluded from taking part or simply unsure of how to begin. Today, I have a very special guest, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, here to talk about A Catholic Approach to Racism. Find Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers at https://deaconharold.com Deacon Harold’s new book coming out in Fall of 20...

As we know, marriage is under attack in our society, so we have got to be intentional about building the best marriages we can. Today’s guests, John and Julie Heinen, will be sharing some practical strategies to help you and your sweetheart to Be Happier in Your Marriage! Find John Heinen: https://catholicgentleman.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCatholicGentleman Facebook https://www.fac...

There are two months of the year specially dedicated to black history. November, when we’re celebrating the communion of saints, is the time that Catholics dive into our unique history. But we also have the secular celebration in February.  Homeschooling mom, Lena Brown is here to talk about Her Family’s Study of Black History. Connect with Lena Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marie.ga...

Lent begins soon, and today’s guest is not only a homeschooling dad, but the powerhouse ministry leader at the helm of Parousia Media! I’m excited to welcome back this dedicated and creative homeschooling dad, coming to us from Australia, Charbel Raish, to share Lenten Traditions of the Raish Family! Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/ The Academy: https://www.parousiamedia.com/acad...

Our world has become aggressively crude and divisive, while the societal pressures on men and boys to hate their own masculinity has taken its toll on all of us. So what are Catholic families to do? Today’s guest, John Heinen, is here to talking about Bringing Back Gentlemanliness Find John Heinen: https://catholicgentleman.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCatholicGentleman Facebook - ht...

Homeschooling families have discovered and become devoted to the exciting written and recorded creations of today’s guest, Paul McCusker. It’s my joy to bring you this exciting conversation with A Catholic Writer Who Will Inspire Your Children. Find Paul McCusker:  https://www.paulmccusker.com Adventures of Nick & Sam https://nickandsam.augustineinstitute.org/optin   Adventures in Odyssey: https:/...

Some of our kids would rather take a nap than write anything, while others dream of becoming authors! These two extremes can challenge us to create opportunities for writing growth that suit our children well. Cheri Blomquist is here to talk about a useful concept for your homeschool: Writing at the Extremes! Find Cheri Blomquist:   http://www.onceuponapen.studio/ Cheri’s YA book review website: ...