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| 77-Unlocking Free College: How Homeschool Students Can Master Admissions Tests for a Tuition-Free Future. | 13 Jul 2025 | 00:33:00 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Talent Search Opportunities Davidson Institute Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Northwestern Talent Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 76 - Struggling To Teach ALL Your Kids at Once? Tips to Optimize Your Homeschool by Teaching Multiple Ages. | 06 Jul 2025 | 00:16:34 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 67 - 9 Essential Tips for Overwhelmed Homeschool Parents: Finding Balance and Joy in Learning. PART 1 | 04 May 2025 | 00:22:27 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 66 - Ways to model TRUTH in your Catholic, Christian Homeschool. | 27 Apr 2025 | 00:21:40 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 65 - Worried about Social Media Influence? 3 Saints Who Will Resonate with Your Teen (And You)! | 20 Apr 2025 | 00:21:20 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 64 - You are enough! Stop self-doubt with these 3 tips. | 13 Apr 2025 | 00:27:25 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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.” Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 63 - Time Management tips for Field Trips and Road trips for your Catholic Homeschool. | 06 Apr 2025 | 00:23:21 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 62 - Struggling with CONSISTENCY? Add THIS to Your Homeschool Routine. | 30 Mar 2025 | 00:17:15 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! Episode Notes 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 love doing them. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 61- How Will You Socialize them? Catholic Teaching on this HOT Topic for Your Homeschool. | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:24:59 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 60 - Struggling With Anxiety and Overwhelm in your Homeschool? Do these 3 things to Have More Peace | 16 Mar 2025 | 00:21:07 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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! Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 59 - 4 EASY Ways to Protect Your Child from Stress-Induced Illness and DETOXIFY them from the School System | 09 Mar 2025 | 00:28:26 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 58 | Want to Protect Your Kids from the Culture? You're Not Crazy or Alone! 4 Things I learned on a Catholic College Visit. | 02 Mar 2025 | 00:23:11 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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! Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 75 - Faith, Family and the Eucharist: The Dinnertime Recipe in Your Catholic Homeschool Journey | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:22:58 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Take Back Your Family Jesus > Religion Catholic All Year Ultimate Summer Challenge Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 57 - STOP Spending All Day Homeschooling! How to Raise Life-Long Learners in 2 Hours a Day. | 23 Feb 2025 | 00:22:43 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! Episode 57 Published Feb. 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 56 - Tips For Meaningful Conversations For all Ages | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:22:57 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. 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
Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 55 - Running Late and Frazzled? Homeschool Hacks to Increase Your Focus and Organize Your Schedule. | 09 Feb 2025 | 00:18:57 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 54 - Don't count to 3! Our method for Character Training so you can Peacefully Teach Your Child. | 02 Feb 2025 | 00:21:33 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! Episode 54 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 53 - Want to Make History Interesting for You and Your Child? The BEST History Curriculum for Your Catholic Homeschool. | 26 Jan 2025 | 00:25:49 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 52 - Dreaming of homeschooling? Three things you don't need to start: Curriculum, daily schedule, and a perfectly organized home. | 19 Jan 2025 | 00:16:21 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 51 - Why daily routines aren't what you think they are. Homeschooling hacks for those who need structure. | 12 Jan 2025 | 00:21:10 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 50 - FUN and EASY Ways to Foster Faith and Connection in Your Catholic Homeschool | 05 Jan 2025 | 00:22:36 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 49 - 3 Secrets to Home Organization as a Homeschooling Family | 29 Dec 2024 | 00:17:14 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 48 -Benefits of Homeschooling: Unique Adventures and family bonding through togetherness. | 22 Dec 2024 | 00:09:04 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 74 - Unlocking Faith: The Power of Catholic Small Groups for Spiritual Growth and Community (Especially for Homeschoolers). | 22 Jun 2025 | 00:23:50 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 47 - Homeschooling and Building Strong Relationships with Your Kids | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:15:22 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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.
Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 46 - Consistency is Key, Tips for homeschool routines and being consistent in your Catholic faith. | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:22:42 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! Episode 46 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 45 - Finding Patience in Homeschooling, even when it's a difficult child. | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:26:28 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! One of the main reasons people think they cannot homeschool. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 44 - Ways to find balance in your life and your homeschool. | 24 Nov 2024 | 00:34:58 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 43 - How we talk to our kids about abortion. | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:30:03 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 42 - How to find self-care in the busyness of homeschooling | 03 Nov 2024 | 00:37:26 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 41 - Ways in which God guides our homeschooling curriculum. | 27 Oct 2024 | 00:32:36 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 40 - God in our studies, curriculum and homeschool planning. | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:42:12 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 39 - Teaching kids how to defend their faith, Catholic Apologetics: a life long quest. | 13 Oct 2024 | 00:35:19 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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! Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 38 - Are you talking truth with your kids about transgenderism and soft-totalitarianism? | 06 Oct 2024 | 00:41:02 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 73 - Todd Wilson, The Family Man Encourages Homeschool Parents About What's Important. | 15 Jun 2025 | 00:32:20 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 37 - Teaching your kids resiliency in an anxious generation. How to raise resilient kids. | 29 Sep 2024 | 00:42:20 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 36 - Catholic Faith and Family Resilience: Embracing Suffering and Spiritual Growth | 22 Sep 2024 | 00:39:56 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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.
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:
The devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary unites the suffering of the faithful with that of the Blessed Mother. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 35 - Practical Homeschool Curriculum and Teaching Faith at Mass | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:46:03 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 34 - Faith-Based Homeschooling: Tips on Mass and Handling School Bullies | 08 Sep 2024 | 00:46:39 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! "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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 33 - Humility in Marriage and Parenting: Insights from Olympic Athletes | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:41:27 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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! 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,
Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 32 - Teach Your Kids These Bible Verses to Emphasize the Truth of The Eucharist and Catholicism | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:48:01 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 31 - Instilling Moral Guidance: Teaching Cardinal Virtues in Your Homeschooling Journey | 11 Aug 2024 | 00:43:52 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 30 - History is HIS Story, an Important fact that Catholic Homeschooling will teach your children as schools woefully ignore it. | 04 Aug 2024 | 00:50:18 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 29 - Want to Save Your Child from the Toxic Culture of Lies? Ways to Make a Difference and Save Your Child from Wokeism. | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:54:34 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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! Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 28 - Want to Treat Your Teen to A Palpable Dose of The Holy Spirit? The impact of Confession at Steubenville Youth Conference. | 21 Jul 2024 | 00:48:36 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! We've got a great idea for parents who want help igniting their teens' spiritual lives. 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 72 Former Disney Animator, Davy Liu shares his POWERFUL testimony and his Disney Alternative: KENDU KIDS. | 08 Jun 2025 | 00:31:53 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! "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: Invisible Tale Series Curriculum Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 27 - The Power of Homeschooling: Unlocking Educational Freedom and Its Rewards | 14 Jul 2024 | 00:41:22 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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! 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 Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 26 - Finding it hard to "let go and let God"? Tools for Unleashing Humility, Embracing Wisdom, and Surrendering All to the Lord | 07 Jul 2024 | 00:36:52 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 25 - Want to have more fun with your kids? The Importance of play in child development and your homeschool. | 30 Jun 2024 | 00:50:25 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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! Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||
| 24 - Feel like you're always in survival mode? Ways to keep a happy marriage, a family calendar, and an organized home. | 23 Jun 2024 | 00:48:49 | |
Send us a text! We’d love to hear from you! 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. Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life! | |||