The Shepherd's Pie

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Stephanie Landsem about the challenges of letting our adult children make their own mistakes, and we discuss her novel, The Fault Between Us . Stephanie's website: https://stephanielandsem.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Carmela Martino about how fiction authors write history into their novels, and we discuss her historical romance novel, Playing By Heart . Carmela's website: https://www.carmelamartino.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Mitchell Karnes about how those who have suffered abuse can find the faith to overcome it, and we discuss the novels in his  Abbey Rhodes  mystery series.

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Mindy Baker about the "Read, Discuss, Do" method of kid literacy, and we discuss her novel, Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix . Mindy's website: https://mindybakerbooks.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Sheila Cronin about the importance of giving gifts, especially during the upcoming holiday season, and we discuss her novel, The Gift Counselor . Sheila's website: http://www.giftcounselorbook.com/chicago-author/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Angela D. Shelton about how to protect our families from the dangers of human trafficking, and we discuss her anthology, Every Captive Freed . Angela's website: https://angeladshelton.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Frank Ravanelli about how the trials of life can lead young people back to faith, and we discuss his novel, Pages of the Aduir . Frank's website: https://frankravanelli.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Jesús Canchola Sánchez about his journey back from the LGBT lifestyle to the Christian faith, and we discuss his novel, Escape from Natura Meta . Jesús' website: https://www.jesuscancholasanchez.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Helen Dent about the ability of fiction and fantasy to boost our faith in God, and we discuss her novel, The Burning Tree . Helen's website: https://helendentwrites.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Wendy Forest about her experience as a widow, and how grief led to her conversion to the faith, and we discuss her spiritual reflection, Currents of Water: A Widow’s Walk with Jesus and Mary . Wendy's publisher's website: https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/currentsofwater/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Father Jonathan Torres about his journey as a priest-author, and how the theme of remembrance is central to the Christian faith, and we discuss his fantasy novel, Blinding Dawn . Fr. Torres' website: https://www.jonathandtorres.com/

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Bill Kassel about the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of his family, and we discuss his historical fiction novel, My Brother's Keeper . Bill's website: https://billkassel.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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