Homeschooling For Catholic Parents

132 What Are Your Kids Watching? Creating Catholic Media with Tara Bonna of Raising Saints TV

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What happens when a Catholic mom goes looking for wholesome, faith-filled screen time for her little ones—and can't find quite what she's looking for?

She makes it herself.

This week, Maeve sits down with Tara Bonna, better known as Mrs. Faith, creator of Raising Saints TV. And it's especially fitting that this episode airs on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—the same feast day Tara chose to launch Raising Saints TV last year.

Tara shares how motherhood helped lead her back to the Catholic faith, and why discovering the truth of the Eucharist changed everything.

They also talk honestly about screen-time guilt, raising children in a culture that doesn't always share our values, listening when God asks you to do something that feels impossible, and finding the encouragement to keep going when the work gets hard.

And because this is Homeschooling for Catholic Parents, the conversation naturally includes a CatholicMatch love story, babies napping in the car, Our Lady of Champion, saint relics, Mary Magdalene—and a Catholic cookbook that apparently requires you to be a French chef.

A joyful conversation about motherhood, media, the saints, and what can happen when a Catholic mom says yes to an idea God won't let her forget.

Our Lady assumed into Heaven, pray for us!

Show Notes:

Raising Saints TV: https://www.youtube.com/@raisingsaintstv

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131 - Did Homeschooling Work? Our Daughter’s Honest Exit Interview

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

After years of homeschooling, how do you know if it actually worked?

Our oldest daughter, Piper, is heading off to college—so we decided it was time for an exit interview.

Piper joins Maeve in the studio for an honest (and sometimes hilarious) look back at her homeschool years: what she loved, what she definitely did NOT love, what made her feel most loved by her parents, the rules she appreciates now, and what she thinks we could have done better.

But the conversation goes deeper as Piper shares how homeschooling prepared her to take ownership of her education, develop a strong moral compass, and understand and defend her Catholic faith.

And because no exit interview should be completely comfortable, Maeve puts 18 years of Catholic formation to the test by pulling out the old apologetics cards and quizzing Piper on the spot.

If you're still in the trenches wondering whether all those read-alouds, field trips, phone battles, catechism lessons, and ordinary days at home are actually making a difference, this one's for you.

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130 - Why Families Need Adventure, Not Entertainment | The Secret to Raising Close Siblings

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if one of the greatest gifts you could give your children isn't another vacation... but another challenge?

In this episode, we share what I thought was one of my biggest homeschooling failures—a Daytona Beach field trip that involved hypodermic needle warnings, a homeless man wearing tarp pants, and a drug deal. Yet somehow, that disastrous day became one of the experiences our kids still talk.

That led us into a fascinating concept from Dopamine Nation called "club goods" and why psychologists have discovered that people value—and bond over—the things they work for together.

We discuss why:

Challenge creates identity.
Families need a mission, not just entertainment.
Shared stories unite siblings more than shared comforts.
Simple family adventures can strengthen your relationships for years to come.

If you've been longing for more unity in your home, this episode may completely change how you plan your family's time together.

Show Notes

In this episode:

Related Episodes

Episode 115: From Resurrection Joy to Closet Tears (Maeve's Daytona Beach surfboard rescue story)
Episode 125: The Faith Has To Be Theirs (Rotary Club, purpose, and putting more into a club than you get out)
Episode 127: How to Write a Family Mission Statement (A Catholic Homeschool Guide) Because, If You Don't Build Your Family's Culture, Someone Else Will (Building an intentional family culture)
Our Colorado trip and baby Nora's baptism
Why God may have answered Maeve's prayer with... laryngitis
The infamous "Skid Row" homeschool field trip
Lessons from Dopamine Nation and the concept of Club Goods
Why contribution creates stronger communities
"Comfort creates pleasant experiences. Challenge creates identity."
How to create a family culture that builds teamwork
Practical family challenge ideas—from hiking and service projects to family goals
Why your children need adventures more than entertainment

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129 - The Little Way of Motherhood | Tina Mayeux on Carmelite Wisdom for Catholic Moms

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What can busy Catholic mothers learn from Carmelite nuns?

More than you might think. We continue our second in the Holy Spirit-led series on Carmelite Spirituality as Maeve sits down with Catholic writer Tina Mayeux to explore how the wisdom of St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and the Carmelite tradition can transform ordinary family life. Tina shares her remarkable vocation story—from discerning religious life with the Missionaries of Charity and the Discalced Carmelites to embracing her true calling as a wife and mother—and explains how contemplative prayer, simplicity, humility, and the "Little Way" can bring greater peace into even the busiest Catholic homes.

Whether you're juggling homeschooling, toddlers, teenagers, or simply longing for a deeper spiritual life, this conversation offers practical encouragement for living your vocation with greater joy and intentionality.

Show Notes, Published July 27, 2026

In this episode

Tina's journey through religious discernment to marriage and motherhood
What "Discalced" actually means
What contemplative prayer is (and isn't)
Why busy moms are called to prayer too
Lessons from St. Teresa of Ávila
The Little Way of St. Thérèse in everyday motherhood
Why motherhood is a "hidden life"
Living the liturgical year without making it overwhelming
Building a family rule of life
The importance of Catholic friendships
Finding silence in a noisy world
Encouragement for aspiring Catholic writers

Books Mentioned

Story of a Soul — St. Thérèse of Lisieux
The Interior Castle — St. Teresa of Ávila
The Way of Perfection — St. Teresa of Ávila

Learn More

Tina's Substack: The Way of the Wildflowers
CatholicMom.com
Tina's upcoming book The Little Way of Motherhood

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128 - The Interior Life Every Catholic Parent Needs First with Perry Smith

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Wait...you mean my kids bicker incessantly because my interior life is lacking?

Well...not exactly. 😅

But in this fascinating conversation, philosopher and educator Perry Smith explains why the virtues (and vices) we cultivate as parents quietly shape the atmosphere of our homes. Long before our children can define the "interior life," they're absorbing it.

Together we explore what Catholics mean by the interior life, why virtue is simply a good habit, practical ways to introduce meditation into family life, how to choose saints over celebrities as our children's heroes, and why the liturgical calendar provides the rhythms every Catholic family longs for.

If you've ever wondered how to raise children who become lifelong friends of God, Perry offers timeless wisdom that begins with an unexpected place: Mom and Dad.

Show Notes:

Published July 19, 2026

In this episode we discuss:

• Why Perry wrote Spiritual Parenting—even though he isn't a parent

• What Catholics really mean by "the interior life"

• Why children imitate the virtues (and vices) of their parents

• The simple definition of virtue that every child can understand

• How to begin family meditation—even if you've never tried it before

• Practical ways to cultivate peace in your home

• Saints vs. celebrities: choosing better heroes for our children

• Technology, leisure, and creating healthy family habits

• Building daily, weekly, and yearly rhythms around the liturgical calendar

• Perry's favorite saints and the spiritual writers who shaped his life

Resources Mentioned

Spiritual Parenting by Perry Smith
Institute for Catholic Family Formation
Divine Intimacy
St. Teresa of Ávila
St. Alphonsus Liguori
St. Thomas Aquinas
Laudate App
iMissal App

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127 - How to Write a Family Mission Statement (A Catholic Homeschool Guide) Because, If You Don't Build Your Family's Culture, Someone Else Will

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Every family is building a culture—whether intentionally or not.

In this episode, Maeve and Mat share the surprising story of how an unexpected weekend in downtown St. Pete became a powerful reminder that every worldview is trying to shape what we love and value. That experience led them back to an important question: What culture are we intentionally creating in our own home?

They'll walk you through a simple five-step process for creating a family mission statement that helps guide your homeschool, strengthen your family culture, and keep your priorities rooted in Christ. You'll also hear practical questions to ask your children, examples of mission statements, and encouragement to build a home that points your family toward its ultimate goal: sainthood.

Whether you're just beginning your homeschool journey or have been homeschooling for years, this episode will help you define what matters most—and build your family around it.

Show Notes, Published July 12, 2026

In this episode, we discuss:

Why every family has a culture—even if it's never been written down
The surprising lesson we learned from an unexpected weekend getaway
Why intentional family culture matters more than ever
Stephen Covey's wisdom on family mission statements
The five simple steps to writing your own family mission statement
Questions to help identify your family's core values
Examples of Catholic family mission statements
How to use your mission statement to guide calendar decisions, activities, and priorities
Why your children will remember your family's culture long after they forget their worksheets
The connection between intentional family life and raising future saints

Links:

📝 Read the companion article:
How to Write a Catholic Family Mission Statement
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Resources Mentioned

Stephen Covey — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families
Stephen Covey — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Dr. Kent Keith — The Anyway Poem
Mother Teresa's adapted "Anyway" quote
The four Cardinal Virtues:
- Prudence
- Justice
- Fortitude
- Temperance

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126 - STOP Spending All Day Homeschooling! How to Raise Life-Long Learners in 2 Hours a Day. Greatest Hits Replay

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

🇺🇸 Happy 250th America! (And Happy Birthday Mat!) The Jemisons have been at the beach celebrating for the week so please enjoy this Greatest Hits replay that originally aired on February 23, 2025.

Do you want to raise self-starters who are eager for knowledge and actively seek out ideal sources to satisfy their curiosity? Let's think of home education as the petri dish for that! In contrast to the traditional education system which places your child on the conveyor belt to college, where students are inundated with irrelevant facts and become accustomed to being spoon-fed information, home education fosters a love for discovery and nurtures intrinsic motivation.

This episode offers tips on how to cultivate life-long learners in a fraction of the time that traditional schools have access to your children. So, let’s throw those disruptive school bells out the window and focus on providing children with a deeply enriching life at home.

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125 - The Faith Has to Become Theirs

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What keeps children Catholic long after they leave home?

After interviewing youth minister Rick Grinstead, Maeve couldn't stop thinking about one powerful statement:

"They didn't leave the faith in college. They left a faith that was never theirs."

In this episode, Maeve and Mat explore what it really takes to help children move beyond simply attending Mass to developing a personal relationship with Christ.

Along the way they share:

a surprising Catholic trivia challenge,
what they learned as godparents in a baptism preparation class,
a visit to the Shroud of Turin exhibit and Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles display,
highlights from Steubenville Youth Conference,
an unforgettable moment in Eucharistic Adoration,
and a remarkable phone call that reminded Maeve she was exactly where God wanted her to be.

If you've ever wondered how to help your children build a faith that lasts, this conversation is filled with practical encouragement and hope.

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

124 - Alex Newman on Faith, Fathers, and the Future of Education

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What is the ultimate goal of homeschooling?

In this Father's Day episode, Maeve sits down with journalist, author, and homeschool father Alex Newman to discuss faith, discipleship, education, and the responsibility parents have in shaping the next generation.

Alex shares his own journey from a nominal Catholic upbringing to becoming one of America's most outspoken advocates for Christian education. Together, Maeve and Alex explore the historical roots of government schooling, the importance of cultivating curiosity in children, and why fathers play a uniquely influential role in the spiritual formation of their families.

Most importantly, Alex offers encouragement to weary homeschool parents who may feel behind, reminding us that discipleship—not perfection—is the true mission.

Whether you're a veteran homeschooler or just beginning your journey, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to keep the main thing the main thing.

Show Notes

Published June 21, 2026

Links Mentioned:

You'll likely want links for:

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123 - Helping Your Teen Encounter Jesus for Themselves, with Rick Grinstead

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What if one of the biggest mistakes we make with teenagers is trying to teach before we've truly connected?

In this encouraging conversation, Maeve sits down with youth ministry veteran Rick Grinstead to discuss what today's teens are really looking for—and how parents can help them develop a faith that is genuinely their own.

Drawing from more than thirty years in ministry and his experience as a father of eight, Rick explains why invitation often works better than enforcement, why belonging frequently precedes belief, and why authenticity matters more to this generation than ever before.

Together, they explore how parents can create safe spaces for difficult conversations, why trusted adults are essential in a teen's life, how hospitality becomes a powerful form of evangelization, and what it means to raise young people who become missionaries rather than merely survivors of the culture.

Rick also shares insights into Alpha Youth and the upcoming Parenting Teens resources designed to equip families to accompany young people through today's unique challenges.

Whether you're currently parenting teenagers, preparing for those years ahead, or simply hoping to pass on a vibrant Catholic faith to your children, this conversation offers practical wisdom, hope, and encouragement.

Show Notes, Published June 14, 2026

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Alpha Youth
• Parenting Children Course
• Parenting Teens Course
• Rick Grinstead on Instagram

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

122 - Raising Thinkers, Not Subjects: A Conversation with Author and Homeschool Dad, Scott Clifton

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Former public school teacher and veteran homeschool educator Scott Clifton joins us to discuss why he and his wife chose homeschooling long before it was popular, what he witnessed inside the public school system, and why Christian parents should feel confident homeschooling through high school.

In this conversation, Scott shares stories of students who flourished after leaving traditional schools, explains how homeschool parents can raise independent thinkers instead of passive learners, and offers practical advice for creating engaging learning environments at home and in co-ops.

We also discuss Christian literature, choosing books with discernment, the importance of teaching from a biblical worldview, and why one-on-one attention from a loving parent often outperforms even the most credentialed educational systems.

Whether you're considering homeschooling, currently teaching high school at home, or simply looking for encouragement on the journey, this episode is packed with wisdom from a teacher who has spent decades helping families succeed.

In This Episode

Why Scott and his wife chose homeschooling before they had children
What he witnessed as a public school teacher
How homeschool students often flourish after leaving traditional schools
Teaching children to think rather than simply repeat answers
Creating engaging and memorable learning experiences
Why homeschooling high school is more achievable than parents think
Choosing literature through a Christian worldview
Raising self-directed learners
The long-term fruit of homeschooling into adulthood and grandparenthood

Show Notes: Published on June 7, 2026

Scott's Website https://www.homeschoolpartners.net/

National Home Education Research Institute

NHERI.org

Commonsensemedia.org

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

121 - What We Learned at the Biggest Homeschool Convention in America (And the Catholic Story We Didn't Expect)

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Fresh back from the FPEA Homeschool Convention, Maeve and Mat share some of their favorite moments from a weekend full of encouragement, unexpected conversations, and memorable encounters.

From celebrating a homeschool graduation to connecting with Catholic families from across the country, this year's convention revealed a growing hunger for faith, community, and truth.

Along the way, a chance conversation led Maeve to discover a Marian apparition (or bi-location, if you really want to be "Catholic-nerd" specific) story that she can't stop thinking about—one that offers a powerful reminder for any parent who has ever wondered if their efforts are making a difference.

If you've ever felt discouraged in your homeschooling, this episode is for you.

Show Notes Published May 31, 2026

In this episode:

Highlights from the FPEA Homeschool Convention
Celebrating homeschool graduation
Debuting the Catholic Homeschool Planner
Why Catholic families were seeking each other out
The surprising rise in Catholic conversions
What recent converts told us about discovering the Church
The role of the Early Church Fathers in conversion stories
Catholic Schoolhouse and growing Catholic homeschool communities
The story of Carlo Acutis and an unexpected convention reunion
The fascinating history of Our Lady of Pilar
How Mary encouraged St. James during a season of discouragement
What homeschool parents can learn from that story
Encouragement for families wondering if their efforts are making a difference

Links Mentioned

Catholic Homeschool Planner
- catholichomeschoolplanner.com
Raising Saints TV
- Raising Saints TV (YouTube)
TBHC Homeschool Convention
- Use code MAEVE26 for registration savings

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

Replay 97 How to Get Kids to Listen: A Catholic Homeschool Guide to Habits, Character & Cooperation

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Many new or discerning homeschool parents share the same fear: “What if we butt heads all day?” In this episode, Maeve and Matt unpack real listener concerns and offer practical, Catholic-rooted solutions for cooperation, motivation, and peaceful homeschooling.

They revisit the timeless wisdom of Charlotte Mason, explore what “first-time obedience” looks like (and why counting to three doesn’t work), and talk honestly about discipline—from biblical authority to gentle consequences to understanding each child’s “currency” of motivation. You’ll also hear a powerful story of how quickly even very young children can form beautiful habits through Mass and catechesis.

Expect humor, honesty, and encouragement as they show you how good habits + biblical character + thoughtful motivation can transform your homeschool days.

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

119 - Homeschooling High School Without Fear | Catholic College, Transcripts & Confidence with Jenni Cassidy and Helen Harrold

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Homeschooling high school can feel intimidating — transcripts, SATs, AP classes, college admissions… suddenly the stakes feel higher and many homeschool moms begin to doubt themselves.

In this deeply encouraging episode, Maeve sits down with Dumb Ox Learning founders Jenni Cassidy and Helen Harrold, two Catholic homeschool mothers who, between them, have homeschooled 14 children across the U.S. and Europe and successfully guided them into college, scholarships, and faithful adulthood.

Together they discuss:

how to homeschool high school without fear
why homeschoolers actually have a huge advantage
formation vs. information
transcripts, AP classes, and scholarships
preparing teens for college
balancing academics with family life
homeschooling multiple ages
creating a strong Catholic family culture
helping children become lifelong learners

Most importantly, this episode reminds overwhelmed homeschool parents that the goal is not perfection — it’s raising well-formed children who know, love, and serve God.

Whether you’re approaching high school or still deep in the little years, this conversation will leave you encouraged, peaceful, and newly confident in your homeschool calling.

Where to find Jenni and Helen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EXtuxM1eS/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/dumb.oxlearning?igsh=MWtjZ2xoaWZ3enYwNA==

Website:

https://dumboxlearning.com/

Email:

dumboxlearning@gmail.com

Mother of Divine Grace:

https://modg.org/

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118 Catholic Truth, Civil War Reenactments & the Road to Emmaus | Homeschooling for Catholic Parents

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Homeschooling for Catholic Parents, Maeve and Mat share the exciting countdown to the launch of the new Catholic Homeschool Planner on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Feast Day — along with hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the planner photo shoot, homeschooling life, and camping adventures in rural Florida.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as they reflect on truth, integrity, and what it means to raise children who can stand firm in their faith and convictions. From Civil War reenactments at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park to ga-ga ball controversies at campgrounds, Maeve and Mat discuss how character is formed in the small moments of everyday family life.

They also unpack a fascinating Catholic insight from the Road to Emmaus account in the Gospel of Luke, exploring church tradition surrounding St. Cleopas, Mary of Clopas, and Jesus’ extended family — a rich piece of Catholic history many Christians have never encountered.

In this episode:

The launch of the Catholic Homeschool Planner
Liturgical living and Catholic homeschooling rhythms
Camping and Civil War reenactment stories
Teaching integrity and truth to children
Raising kids who can stand firm in college and culture
The Road to Emmaus and Catholic church tradition
St. Cleopas, Mary of Clopas, and Jesus’ family
Why “the intellect was made for truth as the eye was made for light”

Learn more about the planner at Catholic Homeschool Planner.com

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

117 - You Don’t Have to Homeschool Alone: Finding (or Building) Your Community- with Kim Hannon of TBHC Homeschool Convention

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Homeschooling can feel isolating—but it was never meant to be done alone.

In today’s episode, Maeve sits down with Kim Hannon, one of the founders of TBHC Group and the Tampa Bay Homeschool Conference, to talk about what it really looks like to build meaningful community as a homeschool family.

From her early days as a “recovering public school teacher” to leading a thriving homeschool network serving hundreds of families, Kim shares how God grew something small into something powerful.

If you’ve ever felt alone, unsure, or like you’re doing this all by yourself—this episode is for you.

Show Notes Page
👉 www.maevejemison.com/117
TBHC Conference
👉 https://tbhcgroup.com

(Use code: MAEVE26)

SALT Homeschool Community
👉 https://saltoftrinity.org

✨ In This Episode:

What early homeschool really looks like (and why it often feels like school at first)
The moment everything shifted: “This math lesson doesn’t matter…”
Why homeschooling is “parenting at a different level”
The truth about socialization (it’s not who you think)
How community transforms both moms and kids
The story behind SALT and TBHC
What to do if you can’t find a group near you
How to start something small (without burnout)
Why homeschool conferences are a game-changer

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

116 - Homeschooling Teens Is Hard (If You Hit the Flask Before Co-op… We Need to Talk)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Ever feel like you’re doing things right… and still feel like the worst homeschool mom in the world?

In this honest episode, Maeve and Mat share a very real parenting moment—from three basketball practices and a questionable haircut… to trying to pull their kids away from friends to watch a once-in-a-lifetime rocket launch. Spoiler: it did not go well.

But what unfolds is something every parent needs to hear.

From the now-infamous “flask before co-op” litmus test to a deeper conversation about discipline, social media, and the pressures facing today’s teens, this episode is both a reality check and a source of deep encouragement.

You’ll walk away reminded that parenting is high stakes—but you’re not doing it alone. And even when it feels like it’s not working… it is.

✨ In This Episode, We Cover:

A chaotic day in the life of a homeschool mom (and why it still counts as success)
The Artemis launch story—and what it revealed about teens, embarrassment, and perspective
The “flask before co-op” test (you’ll know exactly where you land 😂)
Why parenting and homeschooling feel so high stakes right now
Real-life rules families are using around phones, dating, and social media
The difference between “helicopter” and “lawnmower” parenting
Why taking phones away might be your most effective (and necessary) tool
What happens when kids are bored… and why it’s actually a gift
The power of consistency over time (even when it doesn’t feel like it’s working)
A reminder that transformation doesn’t come from our effort alone—but from God

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

115 - From Resurrection Joy to Closet Tears: A Homeschool Mom’s Reality

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

After one of the most powerful Easters of her life—including a beach Mass, ocean baptisms, and joy unexplainable—Maeve finds herself just days later overwhelmed, discouraged, and hiding in her closet.

In this deeply honest episode, she shares the reality of the spiritual life: the highs, the crashes, and the quiet work God is doing in both.

If you’ve ever wondered why the hardest days seem to follow the holiest moments… this one will hit home.

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

114- God, Multiply Me: Faith, Bioethics, and the Hidden Power of Motherhood

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

You don’t have to do it all—but you do have to know what matters.

In this episode, I sit down with Catholic author, bioethicist, and homeschool mom Samantha Stevenson to talk about the questions shaping our homes—and our future.

We dive into her powerful conversion story, the surprising path that led her to homeschooling, and why the everyday conversations you have with your children may matter more than any curriculum.

We also tackle big topics like bioethics, emerging technologies, and transhumanism—what they are, and why Catholic parents can’t afford to ignore them.

And maybe most importantly, Samantha shares a perspective every overwhelmed mom needs to hear:
What it looks like to stop striving… and start trusting God to multiply what you give Him.

🎯 SHOW NOTES

Published April 12, 2026

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED

Samantha Stevenson’s Book: The Bellbind Letters
Samantha's article How I Do It All and Why I Don't.
The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis
The Transhumanist Temptation by Grayson Quay, Sophia Press
Read-Aloud Revival by Sarah Mackenzie - readaloudrevival.com
The Official List of 100 Movies Every Catholic Should See

In this episode, we cover:

Samantha’s journey from Lutheranism to Catholicism
Why she never planned to homeschool—and what changed
The power of conversation in your homeschool
What bioethics actually is (and why it matters for families)
Transhumanism, technology, and raising kids in truth
The role of imagination, books, and film in forming children
A powerful mindset shift for overwhelmed moms:
“God, multiply me.”

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

114 - Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet With Us (Powerful Promises Inside)

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Press play and pray with us—this simple chaplet carries promises you don’t want to miss.

In this episode, we slow down and step into something deeply simple… and deeply powerful.

This week, my family gathered together to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet—and we’re inviting you to join us.

But before we press play, let’s talk about why this prayer matters.

The Divine Mercy devotion was revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska, a humble Polish nun in the 1930s. Through her visions of Jesus, recorded in her diary, she was given a message the world desperately needed: that God’s mercy is not limited, not earned, and never exhausted. Jesus asked her to spread this devotion, especially the Chaplet, as a lifeline for souls.

Years later, Pope John Paul II—himself a fellow Pole—helped bring this message to the entire Church. He canonized St. Faustina in 2000 and established Divine Mercy Sunday as a universal feast, calling mercy “the answer to the world’s deepest wounds.”

And here’s where it gets astonishing…

Jesus attached powerful promises to those who pray the Chaplet with trust:

Whoever recites the Chaplet will receive great mercy at the hour of death
Priests who promote it will be given extraordinary power over hardened sinners
Even the most sinful soul who turns to this devotion will not perish
God’s wrath is appeased when the Chaplet is prayed
The dying person receives grace, peace, and protection
Souls who trust in Divine Mercy will be embraced by God’s compassion
The Chaplet can obtain anything that is in accordance with God’s will
It brings conversion to sinners and strength to the faithful
When prayed at the bedside of the dying, Jesus stands between the Father and the soul
Those who spread this devotion will be protected throughout their lives
At the hour of death, Jesus defends souls who have honored His mercy
The Chaplet opens the floodgates of grace for the whole world
It draws souls closer to Christ’s Passion
It is a powerful weapon against despair

This isn’t just another prayer—it’s an invitation into the very heart of Christ.

So today, we’re not just talking about it…
We’re praying it.

Join my family as we walk bead by bead through the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Whether you’re folding laundry, driving in the car, or sitting quietly with your coffee, this is your moment to enter into His mercy.

Jesus, I trust in You.

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prayers for the dying Catholic

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113 - Make Holy Week Holy in Your Catholic Homeschool (Without Doing More)

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Holy Week is the most important week in human history…

And yet, it can pass like any other week in our homes.

In today’s episode, Maeve shares how to slow down, step away from unnecessary pressure, and intentionally enter into the richness of this week with your children.

This isn’t about doing more.

It’s about making space for what matters most.

💛 In This Episode, You’ll Hear

Why taking Holy Week off might be the most important decision you make
Simple ways to bring the traditions of the Church into your home
How small, meaningful practices become the memories your children carry for life

🙏 Resources & Mentions

Catholic Homeschool Planner (coming soon)
👉 https://catholichomeschoolplanner.com
Join the Facebook Group
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolingforcatholicparents
Catholic Kids Cookbook
👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594715953
Resurrection Rolls
👉 https://catholicicing.com/resurrection-rolls/
Stations of the Cross (at home)
👉 https://www.usccb.org/prayers/stations-cross
🍝 “Gabriel’s Wings” (Annunciation Idea)
Use bowtie pasta + Alfredo sauce for a simple themed meal
🥖 Hot Cross Buns (Holy Saturday / Good Friday)
👉 https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/hot-cross-buns/

🥐 Resurrection Rolls (Empty Tomb Teaching)
👉 https://catholicicing.com/resurrection-rolls/

🥚 St. George “Dragon Eggs” (Easter Activity Idea)
👉 https://www.catholicicing.com/st-george-dragon-eggs/

Lenten Family Reading List

🕊️ Family Read-Aloud (Holy Week Immersion)

🏺 Amon’s Adventure

Follow a young boy living in Jerusalem as the events of Holy Week unfold.

👉 Read a little each day during Holy Week for a powerful, immersive experience

🛡️ The Bronze Bow

The Bronze Bow

👉 For older kids
👉 Set during the time of Christ
👉 Themes of redemption + encounter with Jesus

🐴 The Donkey No One Could Ride

The Donkey No One Could Ride

👉 Perfect for Palm Sunday
👉 Shows the triumphal entry through a child-friendly, memorable lens
👉 Easy win read-aloud

🌳 The Tale of Three Trees.

💬 Key Takeaway

What your children will remember most about their education
is not what you taught…
but how it felt to learn beside you.

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👉 www.maevejemison.com/113

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112 - Anxiety, Peace, and the Sacred Heart: Help for Homeschool Parents and Children.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What do you do when anxiety shows up in your homeschool day—whether it’s in you, your child, or the whole emotional atmosphere of the home?

In this encouraging conversation, Maeve sits down with Catholic speaker, counselor, and author Catherine DiNuzzo to talk about what anxiety actually is, how to recognize it in ourselves and our kids, and how to respond with both practical wisdom and Catholic hope. They discuss “trickle-down anxiety,” how to help a spiraling child feel safe, the difference between a tough day and a deeper struggle, and why the Sacred Heart and the rosary can become anchors of peace in family life.

This episode is a breath of fresh air for the overwhelmed homeschool mom who wants to bring more calm, more confidence, and more Christ into her home.

Show Notes: Published March 21, 2026

🔗 Mentions & Resources

Catherine DiNuzzo – Sacred Heart Mental Wellness
https://sacredheartmentalwellness.com/
Book: The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety
(Available on her website and Amazon)
Companion Workbook
(Available on her website)
Free Mental Wellness Resources (including kids’ content + assessment)
https://sacredheartmentalwellness.com/

🙏 Prayers Mentioned

Sacred Heart Prayer
“Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee.”
The Rosary
(Encouraged as a daily family practice for peace and emotional regulation)

🧠 Key Concepts from This Episode

“We do not make decisions based on fear”
“You are safe, and I am here”
The “hamster wheel” of anxiety
Fight, flight, or freeze response in children
“CEO or Friend” parenting approach
Breaking problems into “one bite at a time”
Creating a peaceful emotional climate in your home

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111 - When Phonics Aren't Working: Hope for the Bright but Struggling Reader

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

If you have a child who is obviously bright but still struggling to read, this episode will feel like a deep breath. Maeve welcomes veteran educator Kathleen Alford to discuss children who do not fit the standard instructional mold, why phonics is not always enough, and what parents can do instead. You’ll hear practical strategies, compassionate insight, and a much-needed reminder: your child is not broken.

Show Notes:

In this episode, we mention:

Kathleen Alford’s book: Say Goodbye to Dyslexia and Embrace Fulfill Vision Learning
Kathleen’s website: fullfieldvisionlearning.com
Free downloadable
Au-Vi-T-ECK cards and other resources available on Kathleen’s website

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110 - Homeschoolers Aren’t Socialized?! Let’s Talk About It.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Maeve and Matt tackle one of the most common questions homeschool families hear: But how will they be socialized?

With humor, real-life stories, and a deeper look at what socialization actually means, they challenge the idea that classrooms are the gold standard for healthy human formation. From fire station field trips and community connections to awkward stereotypes about homeschool families, this conversation explores why children formed in the real world may be more confident, capable, and socially grounded than people think.

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109 - Homeschooling as a Team: Practical Ways to Engage the Working Parent

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this edition of Homeschooling for Catholics, Maeve and Matt tackle a challenge every homeschooling family knows too well: how to bring your spouse into the homeschool rhythm without resentment or burnout.
We laugh about Ash Wednesday fasting fails (yes, peanut butter makes a cameo), explore why teamwork matters, and tease a few practical ideas like read-aloud rhythms, field trip bonding, and how having a “Principal” in the room can change your day.
Whether you’re struggling to make it a shared experience or just want more support, this episode will give you encouragement and real-world insights.
🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear all 10 ways (and the Matt banter you didn’t know you needed).

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108 - When Your Child Walks Away: St. Monica, Cycles of History & Catholic Hope

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Life is cyclical. History repeats. And sometimes… so do our parenting fears.

In this vulnerable episode, Maeve shares her own “Confessions” — from SAT calculator panic and Florida’s Bright Futures scholarship pressure… to a much deeper confession about a child who has stepped away from the faith.

Through the story of St. Monica and St. Augustine, the fall of Rome, and even a recurring lice invasion, we explore one powerful truth:

God works in cycles.
History teaches.
Tears are never wasted.

If you are praying for a child, wondering if your homeschooling efforts matter, or feeling the weight of eternity in the everyday — this episode is for you.

“It is impossible that the child of so many tears should perish.”

We are doing eternal work.

Show Notes

Episode 105: Critical Thinking, Catholic Truth & the One Rule for AI in Your Homeschool
👉 maevejemison.com/105

Litany Of Humility

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107 - Simple Phonics Help for Homeschool Moms with Melanie Jeffrey-Teach Your Child to Read Without Tears

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Teaching your child to read can feel overwhelming—even for experienced homeschool moms.
In this encouraging conversation, Maeve sits down with former literacy teacher and phonics expert Melanie Jeffrey, host of Phonics Rules for Kids, to talk about why many children struggle with reading and how simple, clear phonics instruction can change everything.

You’ll learn:

The best age to begin phonics instruction
How to help beginning, emerging, and struggling readers
Simple 15-minute daily activities that actually work
What to do when your child is stuck—or when you feel discouraged

If you’ve ever wondered, “What if I can’t teach my child to read?”
This episode will replace fear with confidence and practical hope.

Show Notes:

Published Feb. 15, 2026

🔗 Resources & Links

Full episode page + all Melanie’s resources:
👉 https://maevejemison.com/107

Melanie’s website & phonics curriculum:
👉 https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Listen to the Phonics Rules for Kids podcast:
👉 https://phonicsrulesforkids.com/podcast

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106 - Gentle as Doves, Shrewd as Vipers: Parenting with Widsom

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What does wise parenting look like in a modern world?

In this episode, we talk about staying attentive without hovering, protecting your child’s sense of control, and why waiting for problems to appear is often too late. We share real-life stories, research-backed insights, and practical ways to stay engaged with your kids as they grow — without shaming, spying, or stepping on their independence.

📚 Recommended reading:

The Self‑Driven Child – for understanding autonomy, stress, and motivation
The Anxious Generation – essential reading for parents navigating phones and social media
Another great parenting episode: 43 -How We Talk To Our Kids About Abortion.

This episode is especially helpful for parents of preteens and teens, but this wisdom's worth storing now — before you need it.

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105 Critical Thinking, Catholic Truth, and the One Rule for AI in Your Homeschool

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What does “critical thinking” actually look like in a Catholic homeschool? In this episode, Maeve and Matt unpack why critical thinking breaks down when we stop slowing down, questioning ourselves, and seeking truth with humility—and why Catholic families have a unique advantage when truth is the goal.

Using a real-life conversation sparked by a “Friendly Defender Friday” question (“Do Catholics believe they alone possess the truth?”), they walk through how to help kids research, analyze Church history, and synthesize what they learn—without getting swept up in half-truths, internet hot takes, or AI doing the thinking for them.

You’ll also hear:

A simple, practical definition of critical thinking (and common blocks to it)
Why debate and charitable conversation sharpen discernment
A clear “AI rule” for homeschool parents: don’t let AI learn for them
How Church history (heresy, councils, and hard questions) can become a training ground for truth-seeking

Anchored in John 16:13, this episode is both a mindset shift and a hands-on guide for raising kids who can think clearly, love truth, and speak it with charity.

Link to Last week's episode: 104 Do Not Despise the Day of Small Things.

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104 - Do Not Despise the Day of Small Things: Finding God in Ordinary Homeschool Moments

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What if the most important parts of homeschooling aren’t the lessons you finish—but the moments you almost miss?

In this episode, Maeve reflects on a simple prayer—“Lord, show me what’s important today”—and how God answered it through ordinary homeschool moments: a rare nap, a family heirloom quilt, a child’s honest question, and the quiet joy of watching children thrive. Drawing from Scripture, Catholic tradition, the wisdom of the saints, and Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy, this episode reassures parents that the Holy Spirit is actively at work in everyday homeschool life.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the small, repetitive moments of homeschooling really matter, this episode is an invitation to slow down, notice, and trust that God is forming something eternal in your home.

SHOW NOTES Published January 25, 2026

Asking God to reveal what truly matters in homeschooling
Finding holiness in ordinary homeschool moments
The spiritual meaning of heirlooms and generational faith
Why learning is sacred work inspired by the Holy Spirit
Saints who remind us that God moves in daily life
Trusting that God is at work even when no one sees

Scripture for Reflection

Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“Take to heart these words which I command you today. Keep repeating them to your children. Speak of them at home and abroad, whether you are busy or at rest.”

Quotes Referenced

“Do not despise the day of small things.” (Zechariah 4:10)
St. Teresa of Avila on God moving amid the pots and pans
Charlotte Mason on the Holy Spirit as the true instructor of knowledge

Encouragement for Parents

Homeschooling may feel ordinary, unfinished, or unseen—but God is forming heirlooms of faith in your home. The small moments matter more than you think.

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103 - 20 Ways to Reset the Moment on Hard Homeschool Days

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Even the most beautiful homeschool days have a behind-the-scenes mess. In this episode, Maeve shares 20 practical, doable ways to reset the moment and turn around hard homeschool days—with faith, humor, and a healthy dose of realism (and maybe a little wine at the end).

You’ll hear:

Why praying in front of your kids matters
The power of Holy Spirit hugs (yes, they’re a thing)
Simple resets that work for preschoolers through high school
Why struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re doing it right

✨ 20 Ways to Reset the Moment

Pray in front of your children
Holy Spirit hugs (6+ seconds!)
Take a nature walk
Go outside and sit on a blanket
Quit the thing that’s causing the meltdown
Deep breathing (5-7-8)
Play a favorite song or praise music
Read a picture book aloud
Quiet time (for kids and mom)
Lock yourself away and cry it out
Hands-on tasks (Play-Doh, Legos, baking, organizing)
Quiet reading time
Refreshments or ritual tea time
Puzzle time or creative work
Draw or color
Tell a joke or read a joke book
Read a poem aloud
Call your spouse and vent
“Send them to the principal” (aka Dad)
Plan a field trip
Bonus: Simple reward systems work wonders

🔗 Links & Resources

Episode page + printable list: maevejemison.com/103
Photographer mentioned: Shey Marin
(Perfect for DC cherry blossom sessions — tell her Maeve & Matt sent you)
Join the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook group (to see the legendary Christmas card!)

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102 Raising Lifelong Learners in the Faith — 10 Catholic Homeschool Tools We Love

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Maeve and Mat share ten practical tools that have strengthened their Catholic homeschooling over the years — from faith-filled apps and saint resources to apologetics cards, family-friendly podcasts, and tech choices that support virtue.

You’ll hear real-life stories from their home, how these tools have shaped their kids’ faith and confidence, and why small daily practices — like saint-of-the-day readings, friendly apologetics conversations, and intentional tech — can make a big difference in family life and discipleship.

This one is equal parts helpful, encouraging, and a little bit hilarious (yes, including the sprinting Amazon driver and the middle-school group text thread).

Episode notes, Published January 11, 2026

Catholic Apps & Digital Tools

iMissal — Saint of the Day & Daily Readings
https://imissal.com
Laudate — Catholic Prayers, Rosary, Catechism & More
https://www.ayckasoft.com/laudate
Truthfully — Catholic AI Study & Reference Tool
https://truthly.ai

Books, Audio & Kids Resources

57 Saints — Catholic Biography Collection
https://ignatius.com/57-saints-p2905/
Friendly Defender Flashcards (Catholic Apologetics for Kids & Teens)
https://friendlydefenders.com
Holy Heroes — Advent, Lent, Glory Stories & Faith Resources
https://holyheroes.com

Catechism & Faith Formation

Catechism of the Catholic Church (Online Reference)
https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
Catholic Answers — Apologetics Articles & Podcasts
https://www.catholic.com

Catholic Podcasts Mentioned

Catechism in a Year — Fr. Mike Schmitz
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear
American Catholic History Podcast
https://americancatholichistory.org
Road to Emmaus — Dr. Scott Hahn
https://stpaulcenter.com/audio/road-to-emmaus
Lila Rose Podcast
https://www.liveaction.org/lilarosepodcast/

Intentional Tech for Families

Wise Phone — Minimal, Distraction-Free Phone Option
https://techless.com/wisephone

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Replay 62 - Struggling with CONSISTENCY? Add THIS to Your Homeschool Routine.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

As we ring in 2026, this homeschool family is learning in nature while camping in Georgia. Please enjoy a replay of Homeschooling for Catholic Parents' most popular episode of all time.

Thank you so much for tuning in each week. We appreciate you being here!

Episode Notes (Replayed January 4, 2026)

Originally published March 30, 2025

Are you worried about staying consistent in your homeschool? Dying to find the perfect routine that you'll stick to forever? It's a struggle for me too! Let me let you in on my secrets. I promise they're fun, and your children will not only thrive, but also love doing them.

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100 - 40 Habits of Successful Families—and the 7 That Keep Kids Catholic

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What does it actually mean to raise “successful” kids—and does success have anything to do with money?

In this milestone 100th episode, Maeve and Matt walk through a popular Rich Habits Test for Parents, answering 40 questions with total transparency (no pretending, no parenting flexing). From screen time and food habits to gratitude, grit, and goal-setting, they score themselves honestly—and invite you to do the same.

But here’s the twist: at the end of the test, they ask the question that matters most to Catholic homeschool families:
What actually helps children remain Catholic into adulthood?

Drawing on research, lived experience, and faith, they share 7 key practices—from sacramental life and family rituals to role-modeling integrity and serving others—that form the foundation of a lasting Catholic identity.

This episode is funny, convicting, practical, and deeply encouraging—perfect for Advent reflection and anyone who wants to raise not just successful kids, but saints

Show Notes:

Published Dec. 21, 2025

Ginny Yurich Part 1

Ginny Yurich Part 2

Rich Habits Test for Parents.

Grit by Angela Duckworth

The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud & Ned Johnson

The Forgotten Way, which I referred to as: The St. James Way by Matthew Kelly

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97 - How to Get Kids to Listen: A Catholic Homeschool Guide to Habits, Character & Cooperation

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Expect humor, honesty, and encouragement as they show you how good habits + biblical character + thoughtful motivation can transform your homeschool days.

Show Notes, Published December 14, 2025

Character Concepts Curriculum

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96 - 1000 Hours Outside: Ginny Yurich on Nature, Technology, and Trusting the Long Game (Part 2)

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In Part 2 of Maeve’s rich and energizing conversation with 1000 Hours Outside founder Ginny Yurich, the wisdom keeps flowing. Ginny unpacks what it truly means to honor a child’s individual timeline, including her story of the daughter who became a certified personal trainer at 15—after years of slower reading and spelling progress that would’ve been labeled in a traditional system. They discuss why homeschooling lets you trust God’s design for each child, why biographies build resilience and perspective, and why nature restores the mind even when we don’t feel like going outside.
Ginny also tackles the big modern question: What do we do about AI? Her insights on technology, boundaries, writing, and critical thinking will equip every parent raising kids in a digital world. This episode is a breath of fresh air for any homeschooler who’s ever wondered, “Is this even working?”

📚Show Notes

In This Episode (Published, Sunday Dec. 7, 2025) We Cover:

✨ Part 2 of Maeve’s conversation with Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside
📘 The empowering idea that “there are as many ways to become educated as fingerprints”
🧠 Why homeschooling means trusting the long game—not quick benchmarks
👧 The story of Ginny’s daughter who struggled with reading/spelling and became a NASM-certified trainer at 15
📚 The Rich Habits Test for Parents and what success really looks like
👀 Why reading biographies changes how kids see their own timeline (and why moms should read them too!)
🌲 How time in nature restores cognition even when we don’t feel like going outside
🤖 The promise & peril of AI—wise boundaries for modern parents
✍️ Why writing is about the process, not the product—and what kids lose when AI writes their papers
🌊 Encouragement for late bloomers, worried moms, and anyone swimming upstream

Books Mentioned:

Rich Habits Test for Parents

Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling – John Taylor Gatto
https://www.amazon.com/Dumbing-Down-Curriculum-Compulsory-Anniversary/dp/0865714487

Amazon

Learning All the Time – John Holt
(John Holt GWS – publisher shop)
https://www.johnholtgws.com/shop/p/learning-all-the-time

John Holt GWS

Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life – Peter Gray
(Overview + links to purchase)
https://nifplay.org/books/free-to-learn-why-unleashing-the-instinct-to-play-will-make-our-children-happier-more-self-reliant-and-better-students-for-life/

National Institute for Play

Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children – Angela J. Hanscom
(New Harbinger – publisher page)

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BONUS Episode - The One Advent Habit We Wish We’d Started Sooner

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

In this bonus Advent episode of Homeschooling for Catholic Parents, Maeve and Matt pop in with a ten-minute “Advent present” for you: one simple, golden piece of parenting advice that can make Christmas calmer and saner for years to come! They also share an update on their family’s Flame of Love Rosary tally for November, rejoicing that 19,070 souls were released from purgatory through prayer. Along the way, they explain what purgatory is (and what it isn’t), touch on 2 Maccabees and praying for the dead, and offer a super do-able alternative to complicated Advent calendars.

In This Bonus Advent Episode, We Talk About:

Why this is our first-ever bonus episode and your “Advent present”
A listener question about “releasing souls from purgatory”
Our family’s November tally: 19,070 souls released through the Flame of Love Rosary
What purgatory actually is (and why it’s not “a second chance to get saved”)
How 2 Maccabees shows praying for the dead as “holy and pious”
The simple Advent parenting hack that changed our Christmases:
- 🎁 Only three gifts per child, like Jesus
- 🙌 Why our kids are still thrilled about Christmas
- 💸 Less stress, less clutter, more gratitude
Why the Advent wreath beats a complicated Advent calendar at our house
How to make lighting the candles a sweet family moment (plus the “lick your fingers first” candle trick)

Mentioned in This Episode:

Episode 90: What If Heaven Has Given Us a Secret Weapon for These Times? (The Flame of Love Rosary)
Maeve’s book: Home Is Where the Truth Is – available in paperback, ebook, and audio wherever books are sold

You can also list your email:

Email: info@maevejemison.com

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95- Why Nature Matters in Homeschooling: A Conversation with 1000 Hours Outside’s Ginny Yurich, (Part 1 of 2)

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Maeve sits down with Ginny Yurich—beloved author, speaker, and founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement—to talk about why time in nature is nothing short of transformational for families. Jenny shares the honest truth about her early motherhood years, the surprising four-hour outdoor experiment that saved her sanity, and the science behind attention, mood, circadian rhythm, vestibular development, and why kids today are falling out of chairs and running into walls.

Together, Jenny and Maeve explore how outdoor time strengthens parent–child bonds, fuels creativity, anchors teens, and restores adults who feel digitally exhausted. They dive into boredom (and why it’s a secret superpower), how to reduce screen battles without becoming the “mean mom,” and how to cultivate joy, peace, and healthier rhythms in your homeschool.

If you’re longing for happier kids, calmer days, stronger family connection, and more of God’s creation woven into your homeschool life, this episode will encourage your soul.

Show Notes:

Published Nov. 30, 2025

📚 Books Mentioned in This Episode

• Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right — Ginny Yurich
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953155860

• Until the Streetlights Come On — Ginny Yurich
https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/shop/p/until-the-streetlights-come-on-how-a-return-to-play-brightens-our-present-and-prepares-kids-for-an-uncertain-future

• Last Child in the Woods — Richard Louv
https://www.amazon.com/dp/156512605X

• Balanced and Barefoot — Angela Hanscom
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626253736

• Glow Kids — Dr. Nicholas Kardaras
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250097991

• Digital Madness — Dr. Nicholas Kardaras
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250278508

• Tremendous Trifles — G.K. Chesterton
https://www.amazon.com/dp/9353369078

• Simplicity Parenting — Kim John Payne
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345507983

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94 Raising Kids in the Liturgical Year: Catholic Homeschooling Through Advent & Epiphany, a conversation with Rebecca Grabill

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this beautiful pre-Advent conversation, Maeve welcomes Catholic convert and homeschooling mom-of-six Rebecca Grabill to explore how liturgical living can anchor families during the most chaotic time of the year. Rebecca shares her conversion story, her family’s journey into homeschooling, and the surprising depth and symbolism behind the Magi, the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and the entire Epiphany tradition. Together they talk about raising truth-hungry teens, weaving liturgy into ordinary days, and how the Holy Spirit breathes creativity into the domestic church. A rich, joyful episode for parents seeking meaning, peace, and structure as the holidays unfold.

Show Notes, Published November 23, 2025

Navigating holiday overwhelm with grace
Rebecca’s conversion story & surprising on-ramps to Catholicism
Why teens crave depth, truth, and liturgical rhythm
The hidden symbolism of the Magi & the gifts
How myrrh mysteriously foreshadows both Christ’s burial and the Wedding Feast
How to start liturgical living simply (even with littles!)
Using morning time to anchor your homeschool
Inviting the Holy Spirit into your creativity and parenting
St. Catherine of Siena’s fire-filled influence
Resources for celebrating Advent, Epiphany, and the 12 Days of Christmas

Resources Mentioned

One Star, Three Kings (Rebecca Grabill)
JoyOfAdvent.com — Jesse Tree guide, Advent family resources, Epiphany traditions

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93 - When the Gospel Hits You Between Shipping Deadlines and Basketball Practice

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Feeling like you're in a whirlwind season? Join us as we talk about deadlines, dental visits, sports schedules, field trips, and creative pressure—and find God speaking right into the chaos. With humor and honesty, Maeve shares how a simple Gospel reading from Luke 17 stopped her in her tracks and reframed everything she’d been carrying. From surrendering stress in the middle of real-life parenting demands to rediscovering zeal in her vocation, this episode explores what it means to serve faithfully (even when nobody sees it) and why God’s timing is never accidental. Listen in and leave encouraged to trust God with the load you're carrying today!

What You’ll Hear:

The Gospel that reframed Maeve’s entire week
Finding God in the middle of pressure, deadlines, and overwhelm
A real talk moment about being called “Mom” by every doctor, coach, and receptionist
The spiritual importance of zeal in homeschooling
How the Surrender Novena speaks into stressful seasons
Hilarious homeschool mishaps you will NOT believe
Why Jesus calls us “unprofitable servants”—and why that’s actually freeing

Links Mentioned:

Fr. Brad Doyle’s reflection on Luke 17 The Morning Offering
The 20-minute Surrender Novena on YouTube The Surrender Novena

Connect With Us:

Got questions? Email us at info@maevejemison.com
Join the Homeschooling for Catholics Facebook group
Sign up for the weekly newsletter maevejemison.com

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92 - Faith, Family, and Phones: A Catholic Digital Detox with Andrew Laubacher from Humanality

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Maeve sits down with Andrew “Alob” Laubacher—worship leader and Executive Director of Human Reality—to talk about digital addiction and how Catholic families can reclaim time, attention, and joy. Alob shares his conversion story from “party, drugs, rock and roll” to adoration and ministry, then explains how modern platforms are engineered for compulsion (social-validation loops, intermittent rewards), and why our “phones” are really supercomputers designed to monetize our attention. He connects screen overuse to anxiety, loneliness, and a decline in empathy. He offers Human Reality’s village-based detox: phone-free meals, digital bedtimes, in-person adventures, and wiser devices (Light Phone / Wisephone). The heart of the message: attention is love—put tech back in its place so relationships, prayer, health, and real community can thrive.

Why “phones” aren’t neutral—and the two tactics that hook us
The cost: empathy down, loneliness up, sleep lost
The Human Reality “village” detox: phone-free meals, digital bedtimes, real-world adventures
Alternatives for families: Light Phone & Wisephone

Show Notes

Published Sunday, November 9, 2025

Start a village! Humanality.org

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92 - Crashed Files, Cry Sessions, and Catholic Perseverance: The Real Life of a Homeschool Mom

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400

It’s Maeve’s quarterly cry episode—so buckle up. Between hand-foot-and-mouth disease, a Boy Scout rebelling against a blowtorch, a dream interview gone poof, and a computer crash that would make Job weep, Maeve somehow still finds grace (and a killer football analogy). Mat’s back, the Bucs are battling, Booker T. Washington makes a cameo, and the moral of the story? Homeschooling’s a lot like making bricks without straw—but with rosaries, coffee, and a few close wins, it still builds saints.

Show Notes

Published November 2, 2025

Flame of Love Rosary Stuff:

Read The Diary of Elizabeth Kindlemann

Website to learn more about the Flame of Love Rosary

Flame Of Love Rosary recitation with Dona Cori (YouTube)

Flame of Love Rosary recitation by Fr. Parker

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91 -What If Heaven Has Given Us a Secret Weapon for These Times?

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

It’s been a tough week in the Jemison household, but out of the chaos comes hope — and a spiritual weapon too powerful to ignore. In this episode of Homeschooling for Catholic Parents, Maeve shares a moving story of faith, family, and revival: from a college recruiting trip that turned into a surprising conversation about the Eucharist, to a mysterious rosary that’s changing lives across the world.

Discover the devotion that blinds Satan, frees souls from purgatory, and renews families through grace. You’ll hear about the origins of the Flame of Love devotion, the miraculous promises revealed to Elizabeth Kindelmann, and how Catholic parents can bring this prayer into their homes — especially during November, the month of All Souls.

If you’ve ever wondered whether prayer can really change the world… this episode will give you your answer.

🎧 Listen and learn how Heaven’s hidden flame is spreading hope, one family at a time.

Show Notes:

Published Oct. 25, 2025

Read The Diary of Elizabeth Kindlemann

Website to learn more about the Flame of Love Rosary

Flame Of Love Rosary recitation with Dona Cori (YouTube)

Flame of Love Rosary recitation by Fr. Parker

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90 - Catholic Homeschool Organization Tips: Declutter Your Home, Strengthen Your Family, Find Peace.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Show Notes, Published October 19, 2025

In this lively and meaningful episode of Homeschooling for Catholics, Maeve and Mat record on the Feast of the Guardian Angels—and kick things off with angel hair pasta, angel food cake, and a hilarious family story at a trampoline park after a hurricane. (Yes, guardian angels were working overtime that day.)

From there, the conversation turns to one of the most requested topics from listeners: organization in the Catholic homeschool home. They share:

🏡 Practical organization strategies for moms of multiples, ADHD parents, and busy homeschool families
✍️ How to teach kids standards, diligence, and initiative—and how to use their “currency” to get chores done
🧠 Why clutter causes decision fatigue and stress (and how to break the cycle with small, realistic habits)
📚 Inspiration from Theology of the Home and St. Theresa of Avila, reminding us that outer order reflects inner peace.

Key takeaway: Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. And let your home become a reflection of the peace of Christ.

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89- Side Hustles & The Proverbs 31 Woman: How to Build a Faith-Based Business from Home with Marie Hanson.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This week, Maeve chats with Marie Hanson — Catholic wedding planner, educator, and founder of White Lily Weddings — about how she went from teaching music to planning faith-filled weddings (and building a business that lets her stay home with her littles). Marie dishes on the quirky rules of Catholic weddings (sorry beach brides 🌊✋), the St. Joseph lily legend, and why debating college friends actually made her faith stronger.

They also tackle the big question: Can Catholic moms have a “blue flame” and make money… without guilt? Spoiler: Proverbs 31 says yes. Marie breaks down how to start a side hustle with zero fluff, zero debt, and a lot of Holy Spirit networking. It’s part inspiration, part wedding planning 101, and part “you got this, mama.”

Show Notes:

Published Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025

Start Your Side Hustle Guide

White Lily Weddings

The Catholic Woman Podcast

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88 -Eucharistic Encounter Recap: Adoration, Relics, Confession Fumbles, and Renewed Hope

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Fresh back from the Eucharistic Encounter in Tampa, we share what it’s like to watch 12,000 Catholics fill an arena for prayer, talks, and powerful adoration. From Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri to moving moments with Matt Maher, we talk confession (ever have an Act of Contrition fail?), Eucharistic miracles, first-class relics, and why the Eucharist is truly the source of our hope. You’ll also hear a quick apologetics insight about the altar and priest at Mass, our “holy conundrum” about leaving early (don’t take Jesus to-go!), and a joyful call to deeper devotion.

Show Notes, Published October 5, 2025

Act of Contrition (short)

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love.

I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

Act of Contrition (longer version)

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.

I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.

Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.

Catholic Eucharist, Eucharistic Encounter, Catholic adoration, Eucharistic miracles, Catholic relics, Matt Maher worship, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Dr. Edward Sri, Catholic confession, Act of Contrition, Diocese of St. Petersburg, Catholic homeschool podcast, Catholic faith and family, Catholic revival

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87 - Inside a Catholic Homeschool: Daily Routines, Faith Practices, and Funny Fails

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered what a real Catholic homeschool week looks like—chaos, laughter, faith, and all? In this episode, we dish on the family’s routine. From early-morning workouts and devotional time, to co-op days, crazy Wednesdays packed with activities, and Fridays filled with faith discussions, you’ll get an honest look at the ebb and flow of our homeschooling life.

Along the way, you’ll hear funny family stories (like the never-ending bedhead our sons rock to Mass!), practical tips on building white space into your week, and encouragement to keep faith at the center of your homeschool.

Whether you’re looking for a Catholic homeschool routine, a peek into a family schedule, or just a reminder that you’re not alone in the chaos, this episode will leave you laughing, encouraged, and ready to embrace your own homeschool journey.

Show Notes

Published Septmeber 28, 2025

Mentions and Links

Episode 84 — “You Think You’re Unqualified to Teach Your Children (You’re Not)”
(The one Matt called “dry,” but packed with saints and encouragement.)

Episode 53 St. Isaac Jogue earlier episode where we shared his story

Father Brad Doyle — The Quizzical Papist podcast/daily reflections

Friendly Defender Flashcards (Amazon) — used in our Friday apologetics discussions

maevejemison.com/87 (for full show notes & resources)

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86 - The Value of Wrinkles: Why Catholic Homeschool Families Need Grandparents in Their Curriculum, with Isabel Tom

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What if the greatest mission field for your kids isn’t across the ocean—but across the street? In this episode, Maeve talks with Isabel Tom, author of The Value of Wrinkles, about helping children discover the gift of older adults in their lives. From grandparents who live down the road to the lonely widow in the front pew, Isabel shares practical (and fun) ways families can build bridges across generations. Spoiler: you don’t need a passport, a degree, or even a driver’s license—just a kid, a smile, and maybe a slice of cake.

Isabel shares her story of growing up in a multi-generational home, how her kids inspired her to create the Grandkid Investigator Kit, and practical, heart-warming ways to connect children with grandparents, parish elders, and lonely seniors who are longing for love. Spoiler: no passport required—just a child willing to say “good morning.”

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why Catholic homeschool families don’t need to travel far to teach kids service and mission
The spiritual, emotional, and academic benefits of intergenerational relationships
How grandparents add an “extra layer of love” (and why it matters in today’s distracted culture)
The inspiration behind Isabel’s Grandkid Investigator Kit and Summer Challenge
Practical ideas to help your kids connect with grandparents—even if they live far away
A Catholic perspective on honoring elders and building family faith across generations

Resources & Mentions

Guest: Isabel Tom – Author of The Value of Wrinkles
- Website: valueofwrinkles.com
- Free Mission Download: valueofwrinkles.com/freemission
- Instagram: @isabelctom
Books & Ideas Mentioned:
- The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman
- Jefferson Bethke’s “Grandparent Show & Tell" Idea.

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85 - Struggling With Feeling "Unqualified" to Teach Your Children? 5 Ideas to Reframe Your Confidence as a Homeschool Parent

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Long Live Charlie Kirk, an inspiration of courage in the faith! Parents, we should draw courage from him as we homeschool and raise our kids in the ways of the Lord. Charlie was a brilliant debater; his movement was a raging success, a truly remarkable and passionate Christian. We don't have to achieve that kind of success to leave a lasting impact on our world through our family legacy. Stop feeling inadequate and unqualified to teach your kids. In this episode, we discuss two faithful Catholics who persevered through their challenging and seemingly fruitless ministries, yet still made a lasting impact on the world.

Show Notes: Published Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,

I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day

for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart

in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world,

for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians,

and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month.

Amen.

(Written in 1844 by Fr. François-Xavier Gautrelet; found in Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, pg. 48)

episodes about Charlie Kirk, or that draw from his wisdom.

D'Aulaires' Book Abraham Lincoln

D'Aulaires' Book Christopher Columbus

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84 - Empowering Catholic Homeschool Families: The Essential Role of Parents in Youth Sports

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the “Metheny Manifesto” episode, where we learn that the only thing parents should be yelling from the sidelines is… nothing!

The main lesson? Don’t be “that parent” screaming at your kid to “rebound!” or “shoot!”—especially if your kid’s underwater at a swim meet and can’t hear you anyway. The Metheny Manifesto, written by a former pro baseball player turned Little League coach, went viral for telling parents to zip it and let the kids play. Turns out, kids just want their parents to show up, not show off their coaching skills (or their creative cursing).

In short: cheer, don’t coach, and save the post-game analysis for the saints.

There are several helpful things you can do to support your athlete. Listen in for tips!

Show Notes:

Published Sunday, September 7, 2025

The Matheny Manifesto:

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=39d1a7f4746557b0&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS875US875&q=matheny+manifesto&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjci6bL3MKPAxUYTDABHRAnDJMQ7xYoAHoECEgQAQ&biw=1314&bih=1166&dpr=2

Glory Stories at Holy Heroes

https://holyheroes.com/collections/glory-stories?srsltid=AfmBOopeG_rrIFAyoF6WRWMwbRAnFUWL8JRKOmfZpmGEe2FucCA9AsVl

Listen to Episode 7 for more on Growth Mindset.

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83 - Mastering the Art of Homeschooling and Sports: Tips for Balancing Schedules and Weighing the Pros and Cons

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Show Notes

Published August 31, 2025

In this episode, Maeve and Mat juggle homeschooling and youth sports like Olympic-level plate spinners. They weigh the pros (teamwork, perseverance, socialization, and the dream of raising the next LeBron) against the cons (schedules that make NASA jealous, wallet-draining fees, and locker room “life lessons” you wish your kids missed). The verdict? Sports are great—if you don’t mind living in your minivan and occasionally praying for rainouts. Ultimately, they urge parents to keep family time sacred, set boundaries, and remember: you can always play a mean game of backyard kickball—no scholarship required.

Book Mentioned:
Men of Iron by Howard Pyle
A classic coming-of-age novel about a young squire training to become a knight. Recommended in the episode as a great read for homeschoolers and families.

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83 - One Income Your Goal? Secrets to Budget and Homeschool While Both Parents Work.

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Ever wonder how to homeschool on one income without selling a kidney? Join us as we cancel forgotten subscriptions, dodge $200 art classes, and debate if a flask at Sunday Mass is a budgeting hack or a confession starter. Learn why your 10-year-old doesn’t need a $1,000 iPhone, how garage sales are treasure hunts, and why “just because it’s on sale” is not a retirement plan. Spoiler: You can homeschool, pay off debt, and maybe outlast Gen Z on the dance floor—just don’t forget to wipe the lead off your lips!

Show Notes Mentions & Links

Published August 24, 2025

Books & Authors

The Eight Great Smarts by Kathy Koch — Discover the different ways your child can be “smart.”
Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences — The foundational theory behind learning styles.

People & Podcasts

Dave Ramsey — Financial advice and debt payoff strategies.

Products & Services

ChatGPT — AI tool for productivity (and subscription confusion).
Black Rifle Coffee — Veteran-owned coffee subscription.
Teaching Textbooks — Self-paced math curriculum for homeschoolers.
Home is Where the Truth Is — Maeve’s book on homeschooling.

Organizations & Groups

Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook Group — Join the community!
Catholic Schools — National Catholic Educational Association.
Micro Schools / Pod Schools — Learn about this new education trend.
Find Your State Homeschool Facebook Group — Connect with local homeschoolers.

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82 - Catholicism, Critical Thinking, and the Foundation Every Homeschool Needs.

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we chat with Leslie Dirnberger—homeschooling expert, president of Aspire Education, and author of “School in Our National Parks and Some Secret Spots.” When given the best growing conditions, children come up with some profound thoughts that become lifelong memories for the proud parent who was there when they first thought them. We dive into the joys of outdoor learning, and why “neurodiverse” might just mean “normal.” Expect wisdom, laughs, and a few “grampy questions”.

Published August 17, 2025

Books

The Book of Virtues by William Bennett
- Referenced as a recommended book for teaching virtues and used in daily lessons.
School in Our National Parks and Some Secret Spots (eBook by Leslie Dirnberger)
https://www.amazon.com/School-National-Parks-Secret-Spots-ebook/dp/B0BGBLXLJC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BPVALWQ6IOA5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.p7BBat1zf4f8JDTPn-q7odXbYyllajYZMEHdrBRKUTNrA3mFn_qXZ3bsWZEjF1tEahyhfJnw-IDjn7op0F_ZHqfatESch97_O3QjTHjDS5LOsJsFKLxtr0uT4aq6u6era5vSmYEkko9ovywSbBs774XZS_GZ21OIdI6VlIn23Z4c49PEeio0ikq2lzJsFGKpU_dJWQY83WNudruOHm_YhR3oz0hpcF5iKhBNt18L7t8.WG4L1YZABioI-aqQetNBUAEZu-D6uWAqEpo276jEXFg&dib_tag=se&keywords=school+in+our+national+parks&qid=1755283502&sprefix=school+in+our+national+park%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1
Mentioned as a resource written by the guest, focused on outdoor education and homeschooling.

Organizations

Aspire Education

https://www.aspireeducation.us/

Leslie Dirnberger is the president and founder. The organization focuses on empowering families in education.

Catholic Heart Work Camp

https://heartworkcamp.com/

Referenced as a service/mission trip organization for youth.
FPEA (Florida Parent-Educators Association)
- Mentioned as a homeschool convention in Florida.

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81 - Overcoming Homeschooling Fears: 10 Simple Strategies to Keep Learning Thriving

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Parents, God created your children as learners. These little people are constantly taking in information and learning about the world around them. You might not have thought about the fact that he created parents as teachers! You're already teaching your kids. In this episode, listen in for 10 tips for constant learning in your homeschool. (Hint: You're already doing a handful of them!) Lean in!

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80 - Strugglng With Finding Guidance for Your Homeschool? 3 Essential Keys to CLARITY In Your Catholic Homeschool Journey

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we get a crash course in Catholic education philosophy, with shoutouts to St. Bonaventure (who apparently moonlighted as a motivational speaker) and St. John Newman (whose quotes are so deep, you’ll need a theological dictionary and maybe a nap).

The episode’s main lesson? Don’t stress about curriculum—focus on forming virtuous, faith-filled humans. And if you’re feeling lost, remember: God’s got your back, and so does Maeve’s book (now on sale for less than a latte).

So, whether you’re seeking peace with a “panting spirit” or just trying to keep your kids from setting the house on fire in the name of self-education, this episode has you covered—with wisdom, wit, and a little bit of holy humor.

Show Notes:

Published August 3. 2025

RC History (my favorite history curriculum!)

https://www.rchistory.com/

Here are the Bible verses mentioned in this episode:

Luke 2:51-52
- Referenced as: “Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”
- Context: Used to illustrate the holistic growth of Jesus—wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people—as a model for education.
Psalm 32:8
- Referenced as: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
- Context: Shared to comfort parents that God will guide them in their homeschooling journey.
Philippians 4:6-7
- Referenced as: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- Context: Encouragement for parents to pray and trust God for peace and guidance.
Isaiah 30:21
- Referenced as: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’”
- Context: Used to reassure parents that God will direct their path.

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79 - Immunizing Beliefs: How to Inoculate Your Kids Against Secularism in a Modern World

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

The statistics are downright depressing, particularly regarding our children leaving our homes and then abandoning the faith of their childhood. The youth exodus from church and the faith must be stopped! This episode will provide you with encouragement and wisdom to counter the tactics of secularism as you join the fight for your children and the Kingdom.

Show Notes:

Published July 27, 2025

Natasha Crain: Talking to Your Kids About God.

https://www.christianbook.com/talking-about-conversations-every-christian-parent/natasha-crain/9780801075520/pd/075522?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=family-0-20%7C075522&p=1179710&utm_source=google&p=1229907&dv=c&cb_src=google&cb_typ=shopping&cb_cmp=14238751190&cb_adg=126639518358&cb_kyw=&utm_medium=shopping&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14238751190&gbraid=0AAAAAD_dTHbv0tOHqEVnm1Yqikz2WiCFa&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-ZHEBhCxARIsAGGN96L0j92WUaUmkHaPv47_qJZ6DLKU6BFTzw6Z76u3SoGEPBkQhqPDSR0aAiAkEALw_wcB

Seth Gruber, The 1916 Project: The Lyin', The Witch and the War We're In.

https://the1916project.com/

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78- How To Keep Consistency in Your Homeschool. My #1 Tool For Consistency and Peace.

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

You want to raise life-lomg learners who love the Lord. But you don't trust yourself to stay consistent. Friend, this is a long haul, homeschooling. Here's the good news: You have over one hundred and fifty seven thousand hours to reach those educational goals, bond with your family, and teach them the ways of the Lord.

In this episode, you'll here Mat and Maeve's origin story, along with some tips and mindset shifts to give yourself some of the grace you need for the journey (the Holy Spirit gives the rest).

Show Notes:

Published Sunday, July 20, 2025

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77-Unlocking Free College: How Homeschool Students Can Master Admissions Tests for a Tuition-Free Future.

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

I'm not talking about Socialism! Truly, let's help our kids earn free college and some awesome college perks! Spending money, study abroad programs, new laptops, the list goes on, and you'll be giving them high school credit for completing the curriculum. The stories and testimonials are mind-blowing. Today's guest, Jean Burk, has helped thousands of people master standardized tests.

Show Notes:

Published July 13, 2025

College Prep Genius

Talent Search Opportunities Davidson Institute

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

Northwestern Talent

Common App

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76 - Struggling To Teach ALL Your Kids at Once? Tips to Optimize Your Homeschool by Teaching Multiple Ages.

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

We are so blessed to have all of our babies under our loving care as home educators, right?! Or....No? Some parents are intimidated when they even think about teaching multiple ages in their homeschool, and rightfully so. However, it doesn't have to be scary, it can actually be life-giving and bonding as we all learn together. Listen in for some tips for all the students in your homeschool to thrive together (and teachers too!)

Published Sunday July 13, 2025

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75 - Faith, Family and the Eucharist: The Dinnertime Recipe in Your Catholic Homeschool Journey

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Episode 75! in this milestone episode, we bring you exciting news! Young people are converting to Catholicism in significant numbers! Mat and I discuss the reasons why, and we dish on ways to instill the Catholic Identity into your children in your Catholic homeschool.

Show Notes

Published June 29, 2025

Author Jefferson Bethke

Take Back Your Family

Jesus > Religion

https://jeffandalyssa.com/

Catholic All Year Ultimate Summer Challenge

DynamicCatholic.com

Beautiful Eucharist

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74 - Unlocking Faith: The Power of Catholic Small Groups for Spiritual Growth and Community (Especially for Homeschoolers).

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

I've had a wonderfully joyful week! Join me us as I share my experience at the most welcoming and inviting parish I’ve ever visited. The atmosphere was filled with the Holy Spirit, and the joyful worship was palpable, thanks to the dedicated volunteers in this vibrant Catholic community—(now there's three words that don't get used together quite often enough.)

Listen in for insights on how to bring this spirit of community home to your family and homeschool group. We’ll also discuss the importance of creating small groups for both adults and children to foster strong relationships and encourage spiritual growth.

Published June 22, 2025

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73 - Todd Wilson, The Family Man Encourages Homeschool Parents About What's Important.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

When I first saw the Brown family on the reality show Alaskan Bush People, I was captivated. Not that a family would want to live off the land of the Alaskan Wilderness, but that they'd want to live together. Period. As in a whole family of grown-up kids choosing to survive together. Our guest today, The Family Man, Todd Wilson and his family are like the Urban Bush People. All his grown kids live within a stone's throw from him and his wife. He's been encouraging homeschool families for over 20 years. Listen in for wisdom on keeping your family close-knit. There's so much encouragement homeschool mom's and dad's especially. Mama, this is a great one for dads to listen to, so make him tune in to today's episode!

Show Notes Published June 15, 2025

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72 Former Disney Animator, Davy Liu shares his POWERFUL testimony and his Disney Alternative: KENDU KIDS.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

"I left the LION KING to create for the KING OF KINGS."

Friends, you're in for a treat with this powerful story! Join me in welcoming our first guest ever to the podcast, Davy Liu. We met Davy Lui in Orlando at FPEA, and after hearing his story, I felt compelled to share it with you. You're going to be so encouraged and uplifted. It's incredible what he's doing with his life's work. Perhaps you've been looking for a Disney alternative or beautiful books to convey good and uplifting messages. Listen in for all that and an incredible testimony.

Show Notes:

https://www.kendukids.org/

Invisible Tale Series Curriculum

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71- Empowering Your Children: Cultivating the Gift of Discernment in Your Catholic Homeschool

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

As a homeschool family, you're already dug in and holding the high ground for the culture war raging for our children's heart and soul. Good for you! Keep it up caring Parent! With the help of the Blessed Trinity we hope to protect our children from the demonic forces attacking all people of faith. Praise the Lord for the Christians in the marketplace producing curricula and books to fight lies, wokeism and the evil which seeks to indoctrinate and sexualize today's youth. Listen in for some tips and products to help you to launch a young adult with the spiritual gift of discernment.

Published June 1, 2025

Kendu Kids by Davy Lui

Charlie Kirk

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Chloe The Clownfish

A Very Convenient Warming by Gregory Wrightstone

The CO2 Coalition

God Made All of Me

Brave Books

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70 - Mass with Kids Frustrating? Our Method for Catechizing During Mass So You Can Raise Adults who Remain Catholic.

Sun, 25 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this lively episode, we tackle the age-old complaint: 'Mommy, Mass is boring!' We know it's hard dealing with restless kids in church, and you won't believe what one curmudgeonly old lady had the gall to say to Maeve after mass! Listen in for tips on helping your kids understand the traditions and significance of Mass, as well as fostering excitement and educational opportunities within the church environment. You probably haven't heard some of these tips, as we advocate for exposing kids to boredom, which builds resiliency. And what Homeschooling for Catholic Parents episode would be complete without stressing the pivotal influence of saints and the Holy Spirit in sustaining faith and parental endurance!

Thanks for coming over, because Home Is Where the Truth Is!

Show Notes

Published, May 25, 2025

Links:

Holyheroes.com

Participate in the mass coloring book

Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book

Jonathan Haidt, The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up A Generation For Failure https://www.thecoddling.com/

Kim John Payne Simplicity Parenting, https://www.simplicityparenting.com/

https://www.simplicityparentinginstitute.com/sp-book-home

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69 - Dreaming of Consistency in your homeschool? Worksheets and a rigid schedule aren't helping you; what to do instead.

Sun, 18 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

I know that you are striving for consistency in your homeschool! This is a big concern for most parents. But rest easy friend, consistency does not need to mimic the rigid schedules of public schools. Instead, let it align with your family's unique rhythm and the Church's liturgical cycles.

Listen in for lots of tips on staying consistent over the years. This homeschooling journey is a long one! Don't burn out! Instead, create a spiritually enriching and creatively stimulating learning environment for life.

Episode Notes, Published May 18, 2025

Grit, The Power and Passion of Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

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68 - Part 2: 9 Essential Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Parents: Finding Balance and Joy in Learning

Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Thanks for your patience as you've waited all week for part 2 of 9 Essential Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Parents. Here are Essential tips number five through nine. These nuggets of wisdom are so important in your homeschooling journey. Do not let overwhelm overshadow date night, self-care, or retail therapy!

Listen in!

Episode 68

Published May 11, 2025

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67 - 9 Essential Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Parents: Finding Balance and Joy in Learning. PART 1

Sun, 04 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Homeschooling can be rewarding, but the balancing act of lesson plans, laundry, dinner, and character training can make you feel like a hostage in your own home. Instead of staying stressed, please listen to Part 1, of 9 Essential Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Parents: Finding Balance and Joy in Learning. Today, we dish on four critical tips to keep anxiety and overwhelm at bay in your Holy Homeschool. Whether you struggle with time management, ways to keep kids engaged or emotional support, you'll get some tools to put into practice today. Thanks for stopping by, because home is where the truth is!

Episode 67, Published Sunday, May 4, 2025

Theology of Home, Finding the Eternal in the Everyday by: Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering

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66 - Ways to model TRUTH in your Catholic, Christian Homeschool.

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This episode is inspired by a conversation with a recreational marijuana petitionist outside the post office on a beautiful spring afternoon. It's important to have dialogue with those with different viewpoints. In a christian, Catholic homeschool we are well-equipping our children to learn their faith and engage in thoughtful, charitable conversations. The episode includes my favorite thing, a little anecdotal history in a discussion on Socratic questioning as a method to reveal truths, highlighted by a story about the philosopher Socrates. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to teach your children to have meaningful dialogues on touchy subjects and to trust that God reveals himself to those who seek him.

Show Notes:

Published April 27, 2025

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65 - Worried about Social Media Influence? 3 Saints Who Will Resonate with Your Teen (And You)!

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Are you concerned about social media influencers affecting your child's sefl-esteem and belief system? Of course you are! Rightly so! The ideologies and unsound doctrine being forced on our kids are ubiquitious and frightening. That's why the stories of the saints' lilves are a hope-bringing salve to our souls. Children and teenagers can have faith. History tells many stories of kids with a faith so strong that they died for it. Please listen in for encouragement from the lives of three Saints who died or were martyred as children.

Episode Notes, Published Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025

Carlo Acutis Miracles of the Eucharist Website:

https://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/liste/list.html

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A simple plan to Protect Young Minds. (Ages 3-8)

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures: Porn Proofing Today's Young Kids

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64 - You are enough! Stop self-doubt with these 3 tips.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Everyone who has ever pondered homeschooling has doubted themselves at some point. Am I going to ruin my child? How can I teach them? I don't have a teaching degree. I don't want them to have a bunch of gaps in their education. These are all along the same thread of the lie that the enemy whispers to us. Of course, he doesn't want us to teach our children about the Lord or protect them from a toxic Godless culture through schools that hope to indoctrinate and sexualize them.

You are more than enough. In today's episode, You'll walk away with three points of encouragement to silence the doubts of your homeschooling heart.

Published: April 13, 2025

Episode notes:

More explanation on the Carroll family as mentioned in this episode. I believe I only mentioned John Carroll, so here is clarification:

Charles Carroll of Carollton became the only Catholic to sign the declaration of independence in which many of his thougths and ideas were reflected.

Daniel Carroll served in the Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Confederation.

John Carroll was the first Bishop and Arch Bishop in the United States

And for those who care, here's George Washington's letter to soldiers to cease Guy Fawkes Day:

“As the commander and chief has been apprised of a design formed for the observance of that ridiculous and childish custom of burning the effigy of the pope – he cannot help expressing his surprise that there should be officers and soldiers in this army so void of common sense as not to see the impropriety of such a step at this juncture; at a time when we are soliciting, and have really obtained the friendship and alliance of the people of Canada, whom we ought to consider as brethren embarked in the same cause. The defense of the general liberty of America: at such a juncture, and in such circumstances to be insulting, their [Catholic] religion is so monstrous as not to be suffered or excused; indeed, instead of offering the most remote insult it is our duty to address public thanks to these our brethren, as to them, we are so much indebted for every late happy success over the common enemy in Canada.”

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63 - Time Management tips for Field Trips and Road trips for your Catholic Homeschool.

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Episode 63

Published April 6, 2025

We've made plenty of mistakes on our homeschooling journey. And whether it's shoddy math that Maeve's teaching at home, or pulling into the dirtiest, busiest Olive Garden on a 16-hour road trip, we don't want you to repeat our mistakes. Listen in for tips to make your road trips and field trips easier to plan and execute so that the learning and fun is amped up while the complaining and entitlement is brought down to a dull roar at most.

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62 - Struggling with CONSISTENCY? Add THIS to Your Homeschool Routine.

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0400

Episode Notes

Published March 30, 2025

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61- How Will You Socialize them? Catholic Teaching on this HOT Topic for Your Homeschool.

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Episode Notes: Published March 23, 2025

Stopping my eye-roll is a real struggle for this veteran homeschool mom when curious people ask, But, how will you socialize them?"

They act like we lock our kids up in a cinder block cell through all the daylight hours every Monday-Friday.

I've always had plenty of rebuttals for this question, but now that I've read what the catechism says about socialization, there will be no shutting me up! LIsten in for the Wisdom of Holy Mother Church. I pray it not only makes you deeply pensive about homeschooling your children, but also deeply blesses you.

I read from paragraphs 1882 and 1883 of the catechism.

Retraction:

It was Pope Paul VI who wrote "Humanae Vitae," meaning "Of Human Life."

Not Pope Pius VI.

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60 - Struggling With Anxiety and Overwhelm in your Homeschool? Do these 3 things to Have More Peace

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Episode 60

Published March 16, 2025

Homeschool parents, we SELDOM get a break. Anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed can constantly build if we don't use strategies to manage that. Yes, couples massages and mani/pedis are great for self-care, but how often can we squeeze those into our schedule? In this episode, you will get some easy, free strategies that you can do anytime from your home.

Thanks for stopping by because Home Is Where the Truth Is!

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59 - 4 EASY Ways to Protect Your Child from Stress-Induced Illness and DETOXIFY them from the School System

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Episode 59

Published March 9, 2025

The strategies in this episode are essential in protecting our children from the sad statistics of depression, self-harm, and other stress-induced illnesses plaguing this generation. One Silicon Valley School reports as many as 80% of students suffer from moderate to severe depression!

We aren't going to have that in our homeschool. Instead, we will have brave learners who know how to make decisions and are not afraid to fail. Whether your child never stepped foot on a school campus or if you're still thinking about withdrawing them from the school system, this episode delivers tips on protecting their young brains from the damages of stress.

Books I mentioned:

The Self-Driven Child, The Science and Sense of Giving Your Child More Control Over Your Life.

The Anxious Generation, By Jonathan Haidt

The camping trip was to Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, GA

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58 | Want to Protect Your Kids from the Culture? You're Not Crazy or Alone! 4 Things I learned on a Catholic College Visit.

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 58

Published March 2, 2025

Here we go again, us crazy homeschool moms bubble-wrapping our kids. Turns out, it's a great idea to shield them from a culture that seeks to hyper-sexualize them from very young ages while diminishing God and the importance of faith. Listen to this episode for reassurance in the parenting journey. You are not alone in the battle, parents!

And it is a battle...battle for their souls; join us in never relenting!

Lighthouse Catholic Media.org

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57 - STOP Spending All Day Homeschooling! How to Raise Life-Long Learners in 2 Hours a Day.

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 57

Published Feb. 23, 2025

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56 - Tips For Meaningful Conversations For all Ages

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Can your kids come to you about anything? Even Sex, drugs, and Gangsta Rap?

Our own upbringing lacked in-depth parental guidance on certain topics, which led us to learn from less reliable sources. As homeschool parents, we get to be the primary source of information for our children, ensuring they come to us with their questions instead of relying on peers or the internet.

In this episode, we dive into the importance of meaningful conversations and how to foster them at all ages. We discuss practical tips on cultivating meaningful discussions within the family, especially during meals. We share several strategies for keeping discussions engaging, even for young children.

We also touch on the importance of being open to any questions from our kids and offering them honest, age-appropriate answers, even if the topics are tough. Additionally, we discuss some useful books that help tackle difficult subjects like sex and drugs with kids.

Books Mentioned:

Before I was Born, God's Design For Sex

The Talks, A Parent's Guide to Critical Conversations about Sex, Dating, and Other Unmentionables

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55 - Running Late and Frazzled? Homeschool Hacks to Increase Your Focus and Organize Your Schedule.

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 55

Published: February 9, 2025

Are you a "Maker" or "Manager"?

Have no idea what I'm talking about?

Well, listen in as we dive into the common challenges of time management and punctuality that many homeschooling parents face. We share practical tips and hacks to help you organize your schedules, avoid burnout, and ensure timely arrivals. Topics covered include setting realistic schedules, minimizing distractions such as screen time, and effectively planning travel time. We emphasize the value of punctuality as a sign of respect and offer strategies to be on time and often arrive early. We also touch on the significant impact of technology on daily routines and provide methods to reduce screen-related distractions for parents and children. We blend personal anecdotes and expert advice to help you create more focused, less stressful daily routines.

Books Mentioned:

Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again.

Slow ProductivityThe Lost Art of Accomplishment without Burnout

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54 - Don't count to 3! Our method for Character Training so you can Peacefully Teach Your Child.

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 54
Published Feb. 2, 2025

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Are you that parent who repeats yourself over and over? Then you follow up with, "I'm counting to three, 1, 2, 2 ½, 2 ¾, 2 ⅝…"
Unfortunately, that doesn't qualify as a fractions lesson and in the end, the kid still doesn't listen.
That used to be me!

In this episode of Homeschooling for Catholic Parents, we explore the joys and trials of homeschooling while diving into the importance of discipline and character training, all grounded in biblical wisdom. Expect practical advice, personal anecdotes, and a bit of humor as we share our journey toward raising well-behaved, God-loving kids.

Tune in for guidance, laughter, and the reassurance that you're not alone in this adventure.

RC History Catholic History Homeschool program

Character Concepts, character training that works!

Visit Jimmy Carter's high school.

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53 - Want to Make History Interesting for You and Your Child? The BEST History Curriculum for Your Catholic Homeschool.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Were you that student who hated memorizing dates and battle names? Could you have given any less thought to that dusty ol' white-washed history textbook, which was stripped of all the miraculous stories of humanity? That used to describe me (and most students) perfectly! But homeschooling converted me. Now, I love to learn and teach history. We've tried many different curricula and teaching methods over the years. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we've found an optimized formula that creates true Patriots and lovers of history and, most importantly, teaches us about heroes of our faith and nation, the Saints.
Please Listen in for details on the best homeschool history curriculum and how to emulate this fun, adventurous way to learn.

EPISODE NOTES
Published January 26, 2025

RC History Connecting With History

Friendly Defenders Flash Cards

Sonlight History

Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Trail

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52 - Dreaming of homeschooling? Three things you don't need to start: Curriculum, daily schedule, and a perfectly organized home.

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

If you're thinking about taking the homeschool plunge, there are all kinds of unknowns swirling in your heart. What curriculum do I use? What does a daily routine look like? And, will I ever have an organized home? Because I need that! Don't worry Mama, we arent telling you to Embrace Unconventional Homeschooling by skipping the curriculum, and letting your kids run wild with no daily schedule. But pleas listen in, because today we chat about the truly important things. Plus we'll give you some tips on how to ease into the curriculum, routines and organization.

Show notes:
Published Sunday January 19, 2025

Handwriting Without Tears curriculum

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51 - Why daily routines aren't what you think they are. Homeschooling hacks for those who need structure.

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we delve into the fundamentals of homeschooling, addressing common concerns like daily routines, structure, and playtime. The keys to a happy homeschool are creating daily routines that balance flexibility and structure, with tons of of free play, outdoor activities, and regular field trips. Have you heard of the Thomas Jefferson Education (TJEd) framework? It focuses on inspiring children through mentors and classic literature rather than traditional textbooks and professors. And can't you imagine yourself laying on the couch eating bonbons while your self-driven child is motivated to learn and maintain routines without you hovering? Especially when those routines are centered on worship and prayer. This episode encourages parents to transform their homeschooling approach and foster a love of learning in their children, ultimately leading to lifelong, well-rounded learners.

Show Notes Episode 51
Published January 12, 2025

A Thomas Jefferson Education by Thomas DeMille

Self-Driven Child

John Taylor Gatto
Dumbing Us Down, Weapons of Mass Instruction, The Underground History of American Education

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50 - FUN and EASY Ways to Foster Faith and Connection in Your Catholic Homeschool

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

FUN and EASY Ways to Foster Faith and Connection in Your Catholic Homeschool.

In Episode 50 of our podcast, discover fun and easy ways to foster faith and connection in your Catholic homeschool. Maeve and Matt share their insights on incorporating Catholic teachings, apologetics, and traditions into your daily homeschool routine. Learn practical tips for engaging your kids with stories of saints, celebrating feast days, and holding meaningful conversations about the faith. This episode also covers the importance of being your child's primary influencer and offers advice on how to navigate the challenges of homeschooling with a focus on Catholic values.

Show Notes
Published Jan. 5, 2025

Click the links to dig deeper into the following things mentioned in this episode.

Holy Heroes Glory Stories

Lost in Transnation By Dr. Miriam Grossman

Episode 4 Tells the epic story of Jose Sanchez del RIo.

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49 - 3 Secrets to Home Organization as a Homeschooling Family

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

How will I stay organized if I homeschool? How do you keep a tidy home when children's learning toys are scattered everywhere?

In today's episode, we reveal three key home organization secrets for homeschooling families. We discuss purging regularly, establishing no-toy zones with regular tidying, and using clear bins for efficient storage. Also highlighted, the importance of involving children in chores and a touch on the spiritual aspect of home organization.

Marie Kondo The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

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48 -Benefits of Homeschooling: Unique Adventures and family bonding through togetherness.

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Maeve and Mat dive into how homeschooling opens up unique adventures, like exclusive homeschool skate days. They emphasize the priceless family bonding these activities cultivate, fortifying lifelong connections among family members. The episode tackles common apprehensions about homeschooling, providing insightful tips and motivational anecdotes to reassure parents considering this educational route. Maeve highlights the remarkable community and camaraderie that homeschooling fosters, debunking misconceptions along the way.

To explore this topic further, please check out Maeve's book, Home Is Where the Truth Is. This comprehensive guide to homeschooling for Catholic families promises to enrich faith and education.

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47 - Homeschooling and Building Strong Relationships with Your Kids

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Maeve and Matt tackle the rollercoaster of homeschooling relationships with your kids – buckle up! Maeve admits that trying to teach her own kids often leads to tears on both sides. But fear not, this episode sheds light on fostering deeper connections through homeschool adventures (sans tantrums, ideally).

Maeve and Matt are here to help with those pesky doubts and questions: "What does a homeschool daily routine even look like?", "Am I going to ruin my kid?", and everyone's favorite, "Aren't homeschoolers weird?" Spoiler: They’re delightfully quirky, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Listen in as Maeve shares her crafting prowess with a sweet resurrection-themed homeschool project featuring marshmallow Jesus (yes, you read that right). Matt unexpectedly flexes his patience muscle, proving that empathy goes a long way in the chaotic classroom of life.

We also dive into spiritual gift quizzes, explore the pillars of effective parenting (hint: it's got a lot to do with love, empathy, and the occasional dad joke), and hear quirky yet heartwarming stories including one where Maeve unintentionally embarrasses her daughter over a speakerphone call with an agent from animal control—hey, homeschool jokes top all!

Don’t miss the grand moments of connection, empathy, and the wisdom of weaving faith into your homeschooling journey. And of course, Maeve’s book "Home is where the truth is" makes an appearance – it's the ultimate guide to homeschooling with a dash of hilarity.

Come for the education tips, stay for the laughs, and leave feeling inspired to take on the world of homeschooling with confidence and maybe a little marshmallow magic.

Episode 47
Published: December 15, 2024

Episode 23:

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46 - Consistency is Key, Tips for homeschool routines and being consistent in your Catholic faith.

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 46
Published Dec. 8 2024

Is it possible to homeschool when both parents work? I have a career. Will I have enough time to set my child up for success as an adult? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of consistency in homeschooling? What does a homeschool routine even look like?

If you want peace of mind with your decision to homeschool, this podcast is for you!

Listen in for some easy ways to be consistent in your homeschool. We share routines that will have you and your children flourishing in your faith and in your homeschooling walk.

How Children Learn by John Holt

Character Concepts Curriculum- Raise kids who know how to behave

Charlotte Mason Method

Make Your Bed Speech YouTube 19 minutes

Make Your Bed Book

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45 - Finding Patience in Homeschooling, even when it's a difficult child.

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

One of the main reasons people think they cannot homeschool.

"I could never homeschool. I don't have the patience."

Perhaps you’ve been thinking about homeschooling, but like anyone, there are so many doubts that your inner critic and the enemy are whispering to you.
I don’t have the patience. How can I ever teach my own child? When I help him or her with their homework, it always ends in a meltdown. Or perhaps you’re already homeschooling, and you just can’t motivate your child. In today’s episode, we will give you three things to help you solve that problem so you’ll have the confidence to bring your child home to thrive.

Episode 45
Published Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024

Show Notes:

Look up the homeschooling laws and requirements in your state.

HSLDA.org

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44 - Ways to find balance in your life and your homeschool.

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss ways to ensure holistic health through balance in homeschooling. Specifically, Dr. Robert Walsh's therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLCs) are important aspects of self-care that can be as effective as medication or psychotherapy for some disorders like depression. The great thing about TLCs is they're fun, inexpensive, free of harmful side effects, and proven beneficial for all over thousands of research studies.

When you practice them, you'll stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Listen in to find out what they are and how we prioritize them in our hectic lives.

Show Notes:
Episode published Sunday, Nov. 23, 2024

Logan Laplante TED Talk

Episode 16 Get Creative -References Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk.

Ginny Yurich's 1000 Hours Outside

Best parenting book I've read:

The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives.

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43 - How we talk to our kids about abortion.

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

The culture is always coming after our children. They can't even watch a lawn mower video on YouTube without seeing a commercial meant to convince them that murder is a perfectly acceptable option under certain circumstances. Evil will never stop pursuing our kids. Parents, we've got to teach truth through awkward conversations about hard topics. Listen in for how the Lord guides and comforts parents who aren't skirting the hard topics with their children.

Show Notes Episode 43
Published November 10, 2024

Jubilee Episode w/ Charlie Kirk
Can 25 Liberal College Students Outsmart one Conservative

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42 - How to find self-care in the busyness of homeschooling

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Maeve and Matt navigate the chaos of swim meets, missed races, and app notifications. Between parenting fails and the constant quest for "me time," they find humor in the madness and remind us why every parent deserves five minutes of quiet time and a minivan with seat heaters. Tune in for laughs and lessons on balancing family, sports, and sanity.

Show Notes Episode 42
Published November 3, 2024

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41 - Ways in which God guides our homeschooling curriculum.

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Maeve and Mat explore the wonders of the Butterfly Effect, sharing stories of historical serendipity and divine intervention. They also discuss the importance of history in homeschooling and the inspiring tales of early missionaries like St. Isaac Jogues. Don't miss their tips on prayer and why a love for learning can transform your homeschool experience! This episode reminds us how small actions can have monumental impacts.

Show Notes
Episode 41
Published Oct. 27, 2024

Join Turning Point USA's Prayer and Fast for our nation.

Urgent Prayer for the Nation

Nov. 4 National Day of Prayer and Fasting Live Stream

My favorite History Curriculum: RC History Connecting With History

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40 - God in our studies, curriculum and homeschool planning.

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Can AI do that? Join Matt and Maeve in a raucously entertaining episode where survival skills get a Little House on the Prairie twist, Spanish legends meet modern homeschooling, and divine interventions pop up in latte art.

Show Notes
Episode 40
Published Oct. 19, 2024

Join the Prayer and Fast for our nation.
Turning Point USA National Day of Prayer and Fasting.

Great Book about Columbus by D'aulaire
Columbus

Fun episodes to listen to about the Steubenville Youth Conference

Episode 28 LOVE OTHERS

Episode 4 THE CATHOLIC CHURCH'S STANCE ON YOGA PANTS

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39 - Teaching kids how to defend their faith, Catholic Apologetics: a life long quest.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered how to hurricane prep like a pro? In this episode, we tackle everything from Hurricane Milton lockdown life hacks to the heroic saga of surfing grandpas. Plus, get ready for some serious Catholic apologetics—because sometimes, truth bombs drop harder than a category 4 storm. Tune in and laugh with us through the chaos!

Show notes:
Episode 39
Published Oct. 13, 2024

Correction on bible verse mentioned:

John 20:22-23 is the verse where Jesus breathes on the disciples and gives them authority to bind or loose sins. (I think I mentioned James Ch 3.)

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38 - Are you talking truth with your kids about transgenderism and soft-totalitarianism?

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Life without internet, scheduling conflicts, gulags, and inoculating your kids against the trans movement. We fit all that into one pithy conversation that seemed to flow rather nicely.

Show Notes
Episode 38
Published Oct. 05, 2024

Highlights of Alabama dethroning Georgia. (The whole video is awesome, but forward it to 19:15 to see miraculous catch.)

Alabama's Ryan Williams' amazing game-winning catch

Episode 24 Talking about timing at Swim meets

Episode 8 Chatting about Survival Mode

Turning Point Academy National Day of Prayer and Fasting

Turning Point Academy PDF Urgent Prayer For the Nation

Live Not By Lies, A Manual for Christian Dissidents By Rod Dreher

Lost In Trans Nation, A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of The Madness
By Dr. Miriam Grossmann, MD

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37 - Teaching your kids resiliency in an anxious generation. How to raise resilient kids.

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Generation Z is the most lonely, anxious, self-harming generation ever. This is directly linked to the phones in their pockets and the lack of good old-fashioned play. Drawing from two books that changed me as a parent, Mat and I discuss what kids need to learn resiliency.

Published: September 29, 2024

Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation

Dr. Kathy Koch

Raisin Resilient Kids
Eight Great Smarts

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36 - Catholic Faith and Family Resilience: Embracing Suffering and Spiritual Growth

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Who knew a Catholic homeschooling podcast could cover everything from Mary’s sorrows to wild dance floors with astrophysicists? You won’t want to miss this episode as you'll find encouragement in the hard times and inspiration from two of the greatest women ever to live, the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

"If I ever become a Saint--I will surely be one of "darkness." I will continually be absent from Heaven--to light the light of those in darkness on Earth." -- Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Today, we dive into the complex relationship between suffering and resilience, particularly within the framework of our Catholic homeschool family. Did you realize that protecting kids from all suffering might actually be hindering their growth? That's important to consider, especially for us bubble-wrapping homeschool mamas! But let's discuss the remarkable examples set by great saints who embraced spiritual darkness and talk about profound lessons from Mary's Seven Sorrows. Pro tip: meditating on these sorrows might just bring some divine graces your way!

Maeve recounts a hilarious and touching anecdote about their spontaneous dance floor invasion, which even included dancing with an astrophysicist and a blind man at a local bar, proving that incredible moments can happen anywhere. And to clarify,despite any rumors, we are definitely not lushes, just occasional enjoyers of a good time.

Episode 36

Published September 22, 2024

The Seven Sorrows of Mary, also known as the Seven Dolors, are events in the life of Mary that caused her great sorrow. The Seven Sorrows are:

The Prophecy of Simeon
The Flight into Egypt
The Loss of Jesus for Three Days
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion of Jesus
Jesus Taken Down from the Cross

According to a pious tradition, the Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to those who honor her by meditating on her sorrows and saying seven Hail Marys, one for each Sorrow. These graces include:

Peace for their families
Enlightenment about the divine Mysteries
Consolation in their pains
Accompaniment in their work
Fulfillment of their requests, as long as they do not oppose the will of God or the sanctification of their souls

The devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary unites the suffering of the faithful with that of the Blessed Mother.

MOTHER TERESA Come Be My Light

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35 - Practical Homeschool Curriculum and Teaching Faith at Mass

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

They're calling it the "Spirit of the Age," acedia. AKA Sloth, the deadliest of the seven deadly sins. The opposite of Sloth is magnanimity. Let's be magnanimous in all we do! Let's make sure our kids know the significance of Mass so we can combat the spiritual youth exodus. We talk about that and creative curriculum ideas, such as unit studies, literature-based history lessons, and the value of immersive learning experiences like educational road trips and field trips.

Show Notes
Published September 15, 2024

Alex Newman
https://libertysentinel.org/

Alex Newman's The Sentinel Report

Holy Heroes Mass Prep
https://holyheroes.com/pages/sunday-mass-prep?srsltid=AfmBOooYTSvyyGsT3bY9dlNtgQy-mUguNUxkd0FhELQuVmaA1GU4W-L6

Tim Hawkins Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/@timhawkinscomedy

Our favorite place for unit studies:
https://unitstudy.com/

Our favorite read-aloud:
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

Our Favorite Catholic History Curriculum:
https://www.rchistory.com/

Another good Literature-based curriculum: Sonlight

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34 - Faith-Based Homeschooling: Tips on Mass and Handling School Bullies

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

"At each mass, the curtain of time is torn in two and we are on Calvary with our Lord."--Arch Bishop Fulton Sheen. Mass is eternal worship...it's important that our kids know that. We chat about that.

Also, our well-behaved homeschool kids are going to come up against foul-mouthed government school bullies. What would Jesus do in that situation? We break down some great parenting advice and suggest practical approaches when quoting scripture to the bully doesn't seem to be working.

Episode 34
Published Sept. 8, 2024

Ginger Hubbard's Wise Words for Moms Chart
I highly recommend this handy parenting tool! I use mine ALL THE TIME!
https://www.gingerhubbard.com/collections/all/products/wise-words-for-moms

In a handy quick-reference calendar style format Wise Words for Moms identifies 22 behavior problems in children (such as disobeying, lying and tattling) and offers examples of Scripture passages that help parents address heart issues.

Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast
Episode 178
https://www.gingerhubbard.com/blogs/podcast/episode-178-when-children-are-bullie

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33 - Humility in Marriage and Parenting: Insights from Olympic Athletes

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0400

Do you ever get exhausted managing "your brand" on your personal social media accounts? Our kids are inundated with messages telling them their worth is determined by frivolous things like beauty or how many followers they have. Where does HUMILITY come in? Let's practice this virtue in front of our children so they can see this antidote to pride. Listen in for tips on how to do that!

Thanks for coming over to Home Is Where the Truth Is!

Episode 33 Published August 25, 2024

Show Notes:

Mother Teresa's Antidotes to Pride:
1. Speak as little as possible about one's self.
2. Mind one's own business.
3. Avoid Curiosity.
4. Do not want to manage other people's affairs.
5. Accept Contradiction and correction cheerfully.
6. Pass over the mistakes of others.
7. Accept blame when innocent.
8. Yield to the will of others.
9. Accept insult and injuries.
10. Accept being slighted, forgotten, disliked.
11. Be kind and gentle, even under provocation.
12. Do not seek to be especially loved or admired.
13. Never Stand on one's dignity.
14. Yield in discussion even though one is right.
15. Choose always the hardest.

The Litany of Humility
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/litany-of-humility?srsltid=AfmBOopTkMRXvMDDmuBTR7045xuqZ2cnHALate6KMSdk_cMYvtXdnm9S

O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.

From the desire of being esteemed,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being loved...

From the desire of being extolled ...

From the desire of being honored ...

From the desire of being praised ...

From the desire of being preferred to others...

From the desire of being consulted ...

From the desire of being approved ...

From the fear of being humiliated ...

From the fear of being despised...

From the fear of suffering rebukes ...

From the fear of being calumniated ...

From the fear of being forgotten ...

From the fear of being ridiculed ...

From the fear of being wronged ...

From the fear of being suspected ...

That others may be loved more than I,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be esteemed more than I ...

That, in the opinion of the world,
others may increase and I may decrease ...
That others may be chosen and I set aside ...
That others may be praised and I unnoticed ...
That others may be preferred to me in everything...
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should…

The Litany of Humility from Ascension Press YouTube

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32 - Teach Your Kids These Bible Verses to Emphasize the Truth of The Eucharist and Catholicism

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Like a long awaited party, we've been working our way through the readings in mass for the last three weeks to the ultimate Catholic hype verse--The Bread of Life Discourse! Holla! *Raises roof*. Listen in for ways to bring it home to our children. Also, huddle up moms and dads, we've got to take action as a team to save our children from the multitude of affronts coming at them through those portals in their pocket. We've got practical advice backed by solid research on it.

SHOW NOTES:

Episode 32
Punlished August, 18, 2024

Links:

Episode 3 Cruise:
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2306441/14378063-3-patriotism-and-modesty-we-can-hand-them-both-down-to-our-kids

Dr. Scott Hahn:
https://www.scotthahn.com/

Covenant Eyes:
https://www.covenanteyes.com/

The Anxious Generation:
https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book

How To block Pornography on Children's devices.
https://medium.com/a-parent-is-born/how-to-block-pornography-on-kids-devices-3ce2d3e0e513

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures. Porn Proofing Today's Young Kids
By: Kritsen A. Jenson
https://holyheroes.com/products/good-pictures-bad-pictures?srsltid=AfmBOooku0q7c6a0aWr-w6LZftQ6Qn__h0ICHUfFeDXPmCV8RPK0k5O0

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31 - Instilling Moral Guidance: Teaching Cardinal Virtues in Your Homeschooling Journey

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Does heavy parenting put you into a state of tonic immobility? Us too! Listen in for some other relatable parenting metaphors that will not only encourage you but hopefully make us all better parents and spouses.
Also, don't waste the formative years on a mediocre education that only focuses on reading, writing and arithmetic! we chat about the four cardinal virtues (Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance) and their importance in every person's education.

Episode 31
Published: August 11, 2024

Episode Notes:

Information on the Dutch Protocol was taken from Lost In Trans Nation, By: Miriam Grossman, MD

What is the Charlotte Mason Method
https://simplycharlottemason.com/what-is-the-charlotte-mason-method/

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30 - History is HIS Story, an Important fact that Catholic Homeschooling will teach your children as schools woefully ignore it.

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400

The world is watching one stage during the Summer 2024 Olympics, in which we are seeing just how blasphemous and backward humanity is. But don't lose hope. Listen in for some amazing stories of historical battles that the Lord had his hand in. God is always working. He's in all of our battles!

Show Notes:
Episode 30
Published: August 4, 2024

Links:
Contact the International Olympic Committee (IOC):
By phone (international): 011 41 21 621 61 11
E-mail: pressoffice@olympic.org
Contact them through their website: www.olympics.com/ioc/contact-us
Write to them at:
Maison Olympique
Rte de Vdy 9
1007 Lausanne
Switzerland

The Pommel Horse Guy
https://www.npr.org/2024/08/03/g-s1-15241/stephen-nedoroscik-pommel-horse-guy-olympic-bronze#:~:text=Hourly%20News-,Stephen%20Nedoroscik%2C%20the%20'Pommel%20Horse%20Guy'%20who%20charmed%20the,pommel%20horse%20final%20on%20Saturday.

Hillbilly Thomists
https://www.hillbillythomists.com/

Father Chris Alar Homily
https://youtu.be/scgE60WfypU?si=DpLpo4pawX7SXnyQ

Substack Sarah Barker
https://www.thefemalecategory.com/p/the-ioc-is-willing-to-bet-on-womens?lli=1

Iconswomen.com
https://www.iconswomen.com/

Character Concepts History Curriculum
https://characterconcepts.com/store/index.php?id_category=220&controller=category

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Show

01:32 Exciting News and Listener Feedback

05:16 Mission Statement and Podcast Goals

08:29 Family Adventures and Cultural Experiences

13:54 Olympic Highlights and Controversies

16:02 Standing Up for Faith and Values

22:06 Questioning Social Media Credibility

22:26 Controversial Incident at UN Meeting

23:11 Olympics Viewership Decline

24:44 Gender Controversy in Sports

31:41 Joan of Arc: A Historical Heroine

36:08 George Washington's Divine Protection

42:32 Call to Action for Parents

44:32 Hitchhiker Ministry: A Personal Story

48:14 Final Thoughts and Call to Defend Faith

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29 - Want to Save Your Child from the Toxic Culture of Lies? Ways to Make a Difference and Save Your Child from Wokeism.

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Education is the front lines of the culture war in America. Government schools are pumping out droves of children who are lost, confused about their gender, and woefully insufficient in reading, writing, arithmetic, and critical thinking. Thank the Lord that there are organizations and educators fighting against the scourge of workeism. Recently, I witnessed it firsthand at the Turning Point Academy Educator's Summit, where I gleaned wisdom for the fight. Listen in for encouragement to make a difference!

Show Notes:

Episode 29
Published: July 28 2024

Links to things discussed:

Turning Point Academy
https://www.tpusa.com/academy

Faith Breathed Hope Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-your-highest-priority-isnt-getting-all-of/id1492585861?i=1000663198018

Mind Polluters
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13222004/

The Heidi St. John Podcast
https://www.heidistjohn.net/

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28 - Want to Treat Your Teen to A Palpable Dose of The Holy Spirit? The impact of Confession at Steubenville Youth Conference.

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

We've got a great idea for parents who want help igniting their teens' spiritual lives.

Do you battle scrupulosity? (I sure do!) #catholicguilt

And did y'all see the botched assassin? Those government school kids are so weird! Maeve and Mat chat about all these things and more!

Show Notes:

Episode 28
Published: July 21 2024

Links to things discussed:

How to Raise Kids with Faith and the Catholic Church's stance on Yoga Pants, Episode 4: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2306441/14378248-4-how-to-raise-kids-with-faith-and-the-catholic-church-s-stance-on-yoga-pants

Chris Stefanick interview with Carlo Acutis' mother:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8E5vTpL_Ew

Steubenville Youth Conferences https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/?

Catholic Blog: St. Vitalis Story
https://www.piercedhands.com/merciful-like-the-father-st-vitalis-of-gaza/

https://www.piercedhands.com/

Chapters and time stamps
00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:41 Overcoming Sickness and Podcast Dedication

01:32 Reflecting on Steubenville Youth Conference

02:36 Generation Z and the Power of Youth Conferences

05:55 Fun and Games at the Conference

12:32 The Impact of Confession

15:56 A Saint's Story: Vitalis of Gaza

20:47 Personal Confession Experience

24:35 Understanding Personal Limits

25:10 Navigating Conversations in Marriage

25:42 Anxiety and Natural Remedies

26:13 Stigma and Acceptance

28:36 Confession and Scrupulosity

31:37 Homosexuality and Catholic Teachings

41:35 Bullying and Its Impact

44:11 Protecting Children from Harmful Ideologies

47:53 Conclusion and Call to Action

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27 - The Power of Homeschooling: Unlocking Educational Freedom and Its Rewards

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

When you live in complete educational freedom, the learning never stops! Couple that with the continually growing, vast amount of resources, and you'll find yourself on a life-long family adventure. Listen in for some tips on some things that will make your parent-educator life easier as you lead your kids to thrive!

Show Notes:

Episode 27
Published: July 14, 2024

Links to things discussed:

Home Education Foundation:
https://www.flhef.org/tellyourstory

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
https://jonathanhaidt.com/

Are You Weird, Home Is Where the Truth Is, Ep. 8 https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2306441/14542774-8-are-you-weird

Humility and Wisdom, Home Is Where the Truth Is, Ep. 26
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2306441/15363930-26-humility-and-wisdom

Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling Benefits

00:42 The Cliché Debate

05:07 Homeschooling Resources and Conferences

09:34 Homeschooling vs Traditional Schooling

18:03 Freedom and Flexibility in Homeschooling

21:27 The Worthlessness of My Degree

21:52 The Company of Fools

23:02 The Impact of Social Media on Teens

27:08 Homeschooling Legalities and Lobbying

32:58 New Resources for Homeschooling

35:59 Unexpected Lessons from Camping

39:38 Apology to Denver Listeners

40:38 Conclusion and Book Promotion

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26 - Finding it hard to "let go and let God"? Tools for Unleashing Humility, Embracing Wisdom, and Surrendering All to the Lord

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we discuss ways to increase in these two virtues, which most people, including ourselves, need. Also, we just got back from the Edison Kids Inc. Homeschool Convention! Well tell you what we learned from attending and speaking at that event.

Be proud of me you guys! I figured out how to do show notes! (Which wasn’t that hard, but I’m slow at some stuff.) Check it out below! ⬇️

Show Notes:

Episode 26
Published: July 7, 2024

Links to things discussed:

BOOKS ON PADRE PIO
Do an Amazon search or go here👇
https://padrepio.com/product-category/books/

HOME IS WHERE THE TRUTH IS, Episode 6 | Pronoun Discussion:
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2306441/14450153-6-stop-the-youth-exodus-four-things-that-you-can-do-to-raise-strong-christians

EDISON KIDS INC.
https://edisonkidsinc.com/

FULL-FIELD VISION LEARNING
https://www.fullfieldvisionlearning.com/

HERI JACKSONVILLE
https://herijax.com/

SURRENDER NOVENA
https://youtu.be/FnnWEn_rPdw?si=0dNkDtvDHhm0H8CW

00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic
00:35 Celebrating Milestones
01:22 Debating with Family
04:40 Judgment and Scrupulosity
06:53 Saint Padre Pio's Humility
11:44 First Convention Experience
14:04 Networking and Divine Setup
19:36 Exploring Homeschooling Resources in Jacksonville
20:09 The Story of the Spanish Curriculum
21:00 Geography Curriculum Challenges
21:18 Trusting Your Wisdom Senses
25:04 Forcing the Lord's Hand
31:13 The Power of Surrender
35:28 Celebrating Milestones and Final Thoughts

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25 - Want to have more fun with your kids? The Importance of play in child development and your homeschool.

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Whether you're in the lazy days of summer, or the thick of the school year, your kids need to be playing! It's not only for the youngins, adults need it too. We all benefit from PLAY. In this episode, we'll tell you all about our summer vacation and even give you a history lesson that you may have never heard!

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24 - Feel like you're always in survival mode? Ways to keep a happy marriage, a family calendar, and an organized home.

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0400

Self-care and quality time with your spouse are crucial aspects of parenting and homeschooling that too often get scratched off the white space on the calendar. Listen to our unique approach to date nights by creating a cozy, relaxing atmosphere at home. Also, some tips on managing a family calendar, assigning chores, and creating a neat and organized household, even in survival mode.

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23 - Family bonding through homeschooling. And protecting your children from social media dangers.

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

God gave us the family unit, to strengthen, support, and raise up the next generation of believers. But have you considered how much richer your family life could be without the pressures of a strict school schedule or drama from too many peers? Also, your kid's not even going to miss all those people roaming the halls in that government school, so go ahead and bring them home to THRIVE!

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22 - Teaching the Catholic faith for parents and Catholic Role models who can help us. (Also, juicy details of My Reversion Story.)

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Don't we all wish we had a parenting utility belt like Adam West's 1960s Batman? Holy Homeschool! God has given Moms and Dads lots of superpowers that, when combined with faith, will help our kids thrive. We discuss those, and one super tool we have as Catholics --the Eucharist. Listen in for some miraculous stories about the source and summit of our faith.

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21 - What is a micro-school? We answer that and other things we learned at the FPEA homeschool convention, like how kids in school are stressed and anxious.

Wed, 29 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Fresh from the largest homeschool convention in the country and on a homeschool high, Mat and Maeve talk highlights, hacks and Holy Spirit Moments. We also touch on the anxiety caused by schools and ways to foster good mental health for your entire family.

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20 - Keeping your joy and finding energy in your homeschool life.

Wed, 22 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

What are you doing to ensure you don't get fried to a crisp from non-stop parenting and homeschooling? Maeve and Mat discuss how to find that thing inside of you that will bring you (and your whole family) joy--especially when you use it to put love out into the world.

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19 - Protect your child from hyper-sexualization by government schools. We talk about the film American Groomer.

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Maeve and Mat watched the free film American Groomer, and you guys are not going to believe what filth they're pushing on our children in school libraries across the nation. In this episode, we hope you find encouragement to fight the sexualization of our children through the hands of the government schools. Listen in for some tools and books that'll prepare your children with the truth of God's design for sex.

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18 -Maintaining marital connections through regular date nights! Plus, advantages of homeschooling for children with learning differences or disabilities.

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Have you had one lately? When you're parenting and home-educating, it can get pretty monotonous if you don't treat yourself to some heart-pounding fun. Maeve and Mat talk about date night, conventions, and big names on the homeschool scene.

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17 - How does my child learn? The many benefits of homeschooling increase through Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

As they say in the hospital elevator, after the quirky laundry guy gets off, "It takes all kinds." Not just the kinds who can read with bull's eye comprehension or solve mathematical equations that leave one asking, "When will I ever use this?" Get some tips to recognize and nurture your children's unique talents and intelligences based on Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.

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16 - Want to raise rocket scientists? Use your homeschool to foster creativity in your children.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Who decides what's basic? Maeve figured out last week that basic is relative. So, listen in for some not-so-basic tips. We also discuss ways to keep creativity alive throughout your child's education and why that's essential in today's educational economy.

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15 - Taking your family to confession and practical tips for easy homeschooling: teaching to your child's passions.

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Passion-driven learning naturally makes children happier and more motivated to learn. It also alleviates homeschool pressures for parents. Another bonus: it will help your kids soar ahead of those who are stuck on the government school's protracted system of conveyor belt to college.

In this episode, you'll also get some tips on going to confession as a family and hear about a recent win for Mat and Maeve.

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14 -Parents, you can keep your peace. Some ways to stay encouraged in the drudgery of homeschooling.

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Do you constantly pour into your kids but are not seeing the fruit you'd hoped for? Or do you have goals that you're not achieving despite your hard work? It's easy to get discouraged on the long journey of parenting and home education. Listen in to how God sent us some encouragement in the midst of a 'woe-is-me-my-life-sucks' season.

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13 - Homeschool life too hectic? Simple tips for living slow including our tips for limiting screen time.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Keep it simple sweetie. How do you people keep up with all the details? I can not. Let's chat about some ways that we've simplified. Pfft. Simplified? That sounds so Better-Homes-And-Gardeney. Try paring down to the bare-bones minimum of what it takes to do your life, at your pace. That's what I'm talking about.

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12 -Want to protect your children from bullies, profanity and cheaters? Don't make the same mistake I did. Also, why we chose homeschooling and tips for smooth days.

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

After listening to this episode, you'll come away with some tips for moving your family through life in a stress-free, non-harried manner. And we just returned from Camp Margaritaville RV resort, where the beards have ponytails, even the two-year-olds have electric scooters, and everyone's sunburned. As parents lounged by the pool, kids got an immersive lesson on bullies, profanity, and sexism on the playing field. How do Christian parents react? Did I pull a 'Karen' after three frozen margaritas? Maybe.

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11 - Protect your kids from the dangers of Critical Race Theory (CRT) with these Truths. Facts that debunk Critical Race Theory.

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400

CRT is just one of the many insidious doctrines that educators are forcing on our impressionable young children. This is an important episode as it breaks down CRT to understandable chunks and offers solutions and rebuttals against this toxic ideology. An ideology that makes young kids scared when they walk by a home flying the American flag. If you think there's something horribly wrong with that scenario, then listen in.

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10 - How to help your child through Spiritual Doubts. Also declutter, organize and clean your home with your children's help.

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Mat and Maeve talk about helping our kids through their bouts of unbelief. And let's declutter! Here are some ways we get the house from chaos to calm.

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9 - Schools are hyper-sexualizing our children. Sex Ed and Wokeism have ruined government and private schools forever.

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500

This episode isn't safe for the little ears, as Mat and Maeve discuss the blatant sexualization of children in government and private schools. This content will make any Christian parent see the dire need to bring their children home, to stand up for their beliefs, and to be a Karen. A kind, Christian Karen, but still, we must be ready to fiercely protect our kids and make sure they know the truth.

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8 - Are homeschoolers weird? Plus, bonus content on finding balance in your homeschool, even during sport's season!

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500

Debunked! The myth that homeschoolers are weird. Well, not totally debunked, because some of them really are weird. But what is normal? That's just a setting on the dishwasher. Also, how does a homeschool family find balance with multiple kids in multiple extracurriculars? Please listen in for some tips.

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7 - Want to raise lifelong learners who aren't afraid of failure? Tips for instilling a growth mindset in your children.

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

One of the best things about tailoring your child's education is the autonomy you'll enjoy. You decide what life skills are essential. You decide how much screen time they get. You do what it takes to set your kids up for success. Maeve and Mat talk about an important tool you must use and hand down to your kids so they'll know how to crush goals and get better at whatever they set their minds to.

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6 - You want to raise strong Christians, Right? Here are four ways to raise Godly kids!

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Have you heard of the Youth Exodus? Young people are fleeing the faith in numbers bigger than Moses himself could corral. I don't want my kids to leave the faith as soon as they leave for college, and neither do you. Here are some things you can do to NOT raise some weak li'l Christians.

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5 - Freedom from fear of educational gaps in parent-lead education (homeschooling).

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Maeve stands up for righteousness when vulgarity nearly slaps her in the face, saving others from a mental picture that they're better off never imagining. Maeve and Mat also put parents minds at ease about educational gaps. We all have them! Let's not let comparison rob our homeschool and parenting joy.

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

4 - Want your kids to know about Catholicism? Here are some ideas to teach your children the faith.

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Maeve and Mat tell their origin story. Then wax wisdom on some ideas to imbue your children with the Catholic faith. From Glory Stories about the Saints to the amazing Steubenville Youth Conference, you'll get some great ideas for the mass experience you can start implementing today.

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

3 - How to teach patriotism and modesty to your children.

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Have you ever gone on a couple's getaway that didn't meet your expectations, i.e., a cruise? We discuss that...and some ways to keep modesty and patriotism alive amidst a culture hellbent on stifling them.

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

2 -You don't need patience in homeschooling, you need perserverence.

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500

You don't have the patience to homeschool? Well, neither do I! Mat and Maeve discuss ways to overcome our snippiness and impatience that spawns from being with our kids all day everyday.

Also, the craziest things happen in mass: elderly people and altar servers fainting, pregnant lady's water breaking, but the mass must go on. Hear these and other stories like the series of events that lead to Maeve barricading herself in her closet for a good cry. (She still wouldn't trade the homeschool life for anything. )

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

1- Socializing your homeschoolers and teaching them the faith.

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Mat and Maeve discuss pew wars between brothers, the benefits of weekly church attendance, and homeschooling. Also, who understands the Feast of the Assumption better, a 50-year-old (Mat) or our 15-year-old daughter?
We also highlight the value of homeschooling and dispel the number one misbelief of homeschooling...How will you socialize them?

Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.

Homeschooling For Catholic Parents

132 What Are Your Kids Watching? Creating Catholic Media with Tara Bonna of Raising Saints TV

131 - Did Homeschooling Work? Our Daughter’s Honest Exit Interview

130 - Why Families Need Adventure, Not Entertainment | The Secret to Raising Close Siblings

Show Notes

129 - The Little Way of Motherhood | Tina Mayeux on Carmelite Wisdom for Catholic Moms

Show Notes, Published July 27, 2026

128 - The Interior Life Every Catholic Parent Needs First with Perry Smith

127 - How to Write a Family Mission Statement (A Catholic Homeschool Guide) Because, If You Don't Build Your Family's Culture, Someone Else Will

126 - STOP Spending All Day Homeschooling! How to Raise Life-Long Learners in 2 Hours a Day. **Greatest Hits Replay**

125 - The Faith Has to Become Theirs

124 - Alex Newman on Faith, Fathers, and the Future of Education

123 - Helping Your Teen Encounter Jesus for Themselves, with Rick Grinstead

122 - Raising Thinkers, Not Subjects: A Conversation with Author and Homeschool Dad, Scott Clifton

121 - What We Learned at the Biggest Homeschool Convention in America (And the Catholic Story We Didn't Expect)

Show Notes Published May 31, 2026

Links Mentioned

*Replay* 97 How to Get Kids to Listen: A Catholic Homeschool Guide to Habits, Character & Cooperation

119 - Homeschooling High School Without Fear | Catholic College, Transcripts & Confidence with Jenni Cassidy and Helen Harrold

118 Catholic Truth, Civil War Reenactments & the Road to Emmaus | Homeschooling for Catholic Parents

117 - You Don’t Have to Homeschool Alone: Finding (or Building) Your Community- with Kim Hannon of TBHC Homeschool Convention

116 - Homeschooling Teens Is Hard (If You Hit the Flask Before Co-op… We Need to Talk)

115 - From Resurrection Joy to Closet Tears: A Homeschool Mom’s Reality

114- God, Multiply Me: Faith, Bioethics, and the Hidden Power of Motherhood

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114 - Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet With Us (Powerful Promises Inside)

113 - Make Holy Week Holy in Your Catholic Homeschool (Without Doing More)

112 - Anxiety, Peace, and the Sacred Heart: Help for Homeschool Parents and Children.

111 - When Phonics Aren't Working: Hope for the Bright but Struggling Reader

110 - Homeschoolers Aren’t Socialized?! Let’s Talk About It.

109 - Homeschooling as a Team: Practical Ways to Engage the Working Parent

108 - When Your Child Walks Away: St. Monica, Cycles of History & Catholic Hope

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107 - Simple Phonics Help for Homeschool Moms with Melanie Jeffrey-Teach Your Child to Read Without Tears

106 - Gentle as Doves, Shrewd as Vipers: Parenting with Widsom

105 Critical Thinking, Catholic Truth, and the One Rule for AI in Your Homeschool

104 - Do Not Despise the Day of Small Things: Finding God in Ordinary Homeschool Moments

103 - 20 Ways to Reset the Moment on Hard Homeschool Days

102 Raising Lifelong Learners in the Faith — 10 Catholic Homeschool Tools We Love

**Replay** 62 - Struggling with CONSISTENCY? Add THIS to Your Homeschool Routine.

100 - 40 Habits of Successful Families—and the 7 That Keep Kids Catholic

97 - How to Get Kids to Listen: A Catholic Homeschool Guide to Habits, Character & Cooperation

96 - 1000 Hours Outside: Ginny Yurich on Nature, Technology, and Trusting the Long Game (Part 2)

📚Show Notes

**BONUS** Episode - The One Advent Habit We Wish We’d Started Sooner

95- Why Nature Matters in Homeschooling: A Conversation with 1000 Hours Outside’s Ginny Yurich, (Part 1 of 2)

94 Raising Kids in the Liturgical Year: Catholic Homeschooling Through Advent & Epiphany, a conversation with Rebecca Grabill

93 - When the Gospel Hits You Between Shipping Deadlines and Basketball Practice

92 - Faith, Family, and Phones: A Catholic Digital Detox with Andrew Laubacher from Humanality

92 - Crashed Files, Cry Sessions, and Catholic Perseverance: The Real Life of a Homeschool Mom

91 -What If Heaven Has Given Us a Secret Weapon for These Times?

90 - Catholic Homeschool Organization Tips: Declutter Your Home, Strengthen Your Family, Find Peace.

89- Side Hustles & The Proverbs 31 Woman: How to Build a Faith-Based Business from Home with Marie Hanson.

88 -Eucharistic Encounter Recap: Adoration, Relics, Confession Fumbles, and Renewed Hope

87 - Inside a Catholic Homeschool: Daily Routines, Faith Practices, and Funny Fails

86 - The Value of Wrinkles: Why Catholic Homeschool Families Need Grandparents in Their Curriculum, with Isabel Tom

85 - Struggling With Feeling "Unqualified" to Teach Your Children? 5 Ideas to Reframe Your Confidence as a Homeschool Parent

84 - Empowering Catholic Homeschool Families: The Essential Role of Parents in Youth Sports

83 - Mastering the Art of Homeschooling and Sports: Tips for Balancing Schedules and Weighing the Pros and Cons

83 - One Income Your Goal? Secrets to Budget and Homeschool While Both Parents Work.

82 - Catholicism, Critical Thinking, and the Foundation Every Homeschool Needs.

81 - Overcoming Homeschooling Fears: 10 Simple Strategies to Keep Learning Thriving

80 - Strugglng With Finding Guidance for Your Homeschool? 3 Essential Keys to CLARITY In Your Catholic Homeschool Journey

79 - Immunizing Beliefs: How to Inoculate Your Kids Against Secularism in a Modern World

78- How To Keep Consistency in Your Homeschool. My #1 Tool For Consistency and Peace.

77-Unlocking Free College: How Homeschool Students Can Master Admissions Tests for a Tuition-Free Future.

76 - Struggling To Teach ALL Your Kids at Once? Tips to Optimize Your Homeschool by Teaching Multiple Ages.

75 - Faith, Family and the Eucharist: The Dinnertime Recipe in Your Catholic Homeschool Journey

74 - Unlocking Faith: The Power of Catholic Small Groups for Spiritual Growth and Community (Especially for Homeschoolers).

73 - Todd Wilson, The Family Man Encourages Homeschool Parents About What's Important.

72 Former Disney Animator, Davy Liu shares his POWERFUL testimony and his Disney Alternative: KENDU KIDS.

71- Empowering Your Children: Cultivating the Gift of Discernment in Your Catholic Homeschool

70 - Mass with Kids Frustrating? Our Method for Catechizing During Mass So You Can Raise Adults who Remain Catholic.

69 - Dreaming of Consistency in your homeschool? Worksheets and a rigid schedule aren't helping you; what to do instead.

68 - Part 2: 9 Essential Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Parents: Finding Balance and Joy in Learning

67 - 9 Essential Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Parents: Finding Balance and Joy in Learning. PART 1

66 - Ways to model TRUTH in your Catholic, Christian Homeschool.

65 - Worried about Social Media Influence? 3 Saints Who Will Resonate with Your Teen (And You)!

126 - STOP Spending All Day Homeschooling! How to Raise Life-Long Learners in 2 Hours a Day. Greatest Hits Replay

Replay 97 How to Get Kids to Listen: A Catholic Homeschool Guide to Habits, Character & Cooperation

Replay 62 - Struggling with CONSISTENCY? Add THIS to Your Homeschool Routine.

BONUS Episode - The One Advent Habit We Wish We’d Started Sooner