258 Seeking, Finding, and Building Community -- Groups & Extracurriculars

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Episode Description: Jessica B. Harris may have been born and raised in New York City, but she has Tennessee roots through her father and has spent much of her life split between homes in the Northeast and the South – specifically New Orleans. For more than fifty years, she has been a college professor, a writer, and a lecturer, and her many books have earned her a reputation as an authority on food of the African Diaspora, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the James Beard Foundation. A few years back, Netflix adapted her book, High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America , into a 4 part docuseries. And I’m very proud to say that she’s a longtime contributor to Southern Living with a regular column called The Welcome Table. This episode was recorded in the Southern Living Birmingham studios, and Sid and Jessica talked about her mother’s signature mac and cheese, the cast-iron skillet she’d be sure to save if ever her house were on fire, and her dear friend, the late New Orleans chef Leah Chase. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by : Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Jeremiah McVay - Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Dee-dee started her own homeschooling group after moving to an area that didn’t have a strong homeschooling community. What started as a small gathering in Dee-dee’s household snowballed into a huge community of homeschool families. “The most successful groups are the ones that grow organically,” Deedee notes. Her homeschool group now offers copious enrichment activities such as drama, theatre, and a brown bag lunch program for the needy in the community.

Krysten runs the largest homeschool group on a military base in the nation. Krysten addresses the ins and outs of running a homeschool non-profit organization, from cautionary tales to inspiring successes in evangelization. “God will open the doors that need to be open,” Krysten says. “Lean into what God is calling you to do.”

Related Kolbecast episodes:

214 A Long View with Charles & Dee-dee Mihaliak

155 Mission Intent: Pathways to Serve and 156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve with and about homeschooling military families

105 Not Just for Special Occasions addressing socialization

3 Dramatic Arts and 73 Through Beauty and Technology with Dolores Mihaliak

208 A Mosaic of Experience and 246 Orientation toward the Eternal with Kolbe Academy alumnus Charlie Mihaliak

Relevant links:

School & Co-op Partnerships with Kolbe Academy

Adoro Te, the homeschool group that Dee-dee and her family helped found

Cultivating Friendships and Enriching Social Activities for Homeschool Students from the Kolbe Academy Help Center

Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.

We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!

The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!

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258 Seeking, Finding, and Building Community -- Groups & Extracurriculars

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Related Kolbecast episodes:

214 A Long View with Charles & Dee-dee Mihaliak

155 Mission Intent: Pathways to Serve and 156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve with and about homeschooling military families

105 Not Just for Special Occasions addressing socialization

3 Dramatic Arts and 73 Through Beauty and Technology with Dolores Mihaliak

208 A Mosaic of Experience and 246 Orientation toward the Eternal with Kolbe Academy alumnus Charlie Mihaliak

Relevant links:

School & Co-op Partnerships with Kolbe Academy

Adoro Te, the homeschool group that Dee-dee and her family helped found

Cultivating Friendships and Enriching Social Activities for Homeschool Students from the Kolbe Academy Help Center

We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!

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262 Childlike Joy for Our New Pope with Katie Bogner 55:46

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AMDG. “Don’t feel like it’s too late— you can pick this up and study and learn about it anytime you want.” Author of the brand-new book We Have a Pope Katie Bogner and Kolbe kindergarten teacher Kimberly Wolf join the Kolbecast to share their experience talking to young students about the new pope and papal election process. Katie explains the inspiration behind her new book, how she simplified her explanation of a papal conclave to make it appropriate for young readers, and what her writing process looks like (“They have all actually started as really detailed spreadsheets,” she notes). Kimberly shares stories of watching the papal election with her students and the questions they asked, as well as how she used Katie’s resources in her classroom. The duo reflects on avoiding politics in the midst of papal news and the importance of continuing celebration. “Ride this wave as Catholics,” Katie says, “Keep celebrating.” Related links: We Have a Pope published by the St. Paul Center & illustrated by Kortnee Senn of Studio Senn Follow @stpaulcenter @emmausroadpublishing and @katherine.bogner on Instagram. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 184 Hope & Wonder and 248 Intentionality & Purpose for Lent & Holy Week with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken Spotlights on Kolbe Academy’s online elementary program: 81 The When and the How of Online Elementary 82 Move & Groove 122 Bridge Year Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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261 Lisa Popcak - Make It about Relationship 36:49

13 days ago36:49

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AMDG. In a continuation of last week’s episode, Lisa Popcak shares her advice for new homeschooling families, including what aspects of education matter most and what worked in her own family. “I had promised her… you will be 100% fine,” Lisa recalled. “And sure enough, she got recruited by her college… and got almost a full ride to be a pre-med student.” Lisa reflects on her children leaving the home for college, navigating hard seasons in the home, liturgical living, and so much more. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 260 Flow & Connection through Learning , the first part of our conversation with Lisa Popcak 255 Family Life as Liturgy with Dr. Greg Popcak 131 It’s All about Relationship with Danielle Bean 62 Due Diligence with Darren Jones of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) 105 Not Just for Special Occasions Related links: CatholicHOM (Households on Mission) CatholicCounselors.com More2Life Radio & podcasts Books by Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak Momfidence podcast BeDADitudes podcast Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers by Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Maté Books by the Popcaks mentioned in this conversation: Discovering God Together: The Catholic Guide to Raising Faithful Kids Parenting Kids with Grace (birth to age 10) Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace Once upon a Lifetime Podcast Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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260 Lisa Popcak on Flow & Connection through Learning 44:54

20 days ago44:54

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AMDG. Catholic podcaster and co-founder/vice-president of CatholicCounselors.com Lisa Popcak shares her wisdom on homeschooling and raising children in the faith. Lisa advocates for “flow” rather than structure in the homeschool day and paints a picture of what a rich— but achievable— prayer life looks like in a busy home. “We have to get away from the idea that our prayer life has to be rigorous,” Lisa says. “If our children are called to a rigorous monastic life, God will give them the grace for that. We have many saints who were… and many saints who went a different way.” Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 255 Family Life as Liturgy with Dr. Greg Popcak 131 It’s All about Relationship with Danielle Bean Related links: CatholicHOM (Households on Mission) CatholicCounselors.com More2Life Radio & podcasts Books by Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak Momfidence podcast BeDADitudes podcast Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers by Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Maté Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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259 Seeing the Story - Classical Reflections on Art 59:08

27 days ago59:08

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AMDG. “I always knew I liked these things and I knew they were beautiful, but now I know why.” In a special sneak peek episode, Kolbe Academy team members Carol Gilpin, Stephanie Foley, and Therese Prudlo join the Kolbecast to discuss the brand new art history and architecture book. The trio discusses the layout of the new art book, revealing the thought process and design work that went into the new text. “It’s like we’re having a conversation with that artist… a real human connection,” Stephanie reflects. Whether you are considering purchasing this book for your children or interested in picking up a beautiful, readable art book for yourself, this episode is a must-listen! Related Kolbecast episodes: 194 Visual Literacy with Amanda Shepherd 249 Stories Crafted with Care featuring Carol Gilpin, Stephanie Foley, and Stasha Becher 186 Full Circle (of Fifths) and 201 The Soundtrack of Life with Carl Hasler and Olivia Knuffke on the topic of music Links mentioned & relevant: Pope John Paul II’s Letter to Artists Art History text The “Not-Artistic” Parent’s Guide to Art Appreciation with free download/preview of artist spotlights Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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258 Seeking, Finding, and Building Community -- Groups & Extracurriculars 57:15

5 weeks ago57:15

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AMDG. Do you worry about finding a strong community for your children outside the home? Homeschooling moms Dee-dee and Krysten join the Kolbecast to share about their homeschool communities. Filled with practical advice and anecdotes from their years of experience, Dee-dee and Krysten’s conversation makes building a thriving community feel accessible to anyone. Dee-dee started her own homeschooling group after moving to an area that didn’t have a strong homeschooling community. What started as a small gathering in Dee-dee’s household snowballed into a huge community of homeschool families. “The most successful groups are the ones that grow organically,” Deedee notes. Her homeschool group now offers copious enrichment activities such as drama, theatre, and a brown bag lunch program for the needy in the community. Krysten runs the largest homeschool group on a military base in the nation. Krysten addresses the ins and outs of running a homeschool non-profit organization, from cautionary tales to inspiring successes in evangelization. “God will open the doors that need to be open,” Krysten says. “Lean into what God is calling you to do.” Related Kolbecast episodes: 214 A Long View with Charles & Dee-dee Mihaliak 155 Mission Intent: Pathways to Serve and 156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve with and about homeschooling military families 105 Not Just for Special Occasions addressing socialization 3 Dramatic Arts and 73 Through Beauty and Technology with Dolores Mihaliak 208 A Mosaic of Experience and 246 Orientation toward the Eternal with Kolbe Academy alumnus Charlie Mihaliak Relevant links: School & Co-op Partnerships with Kolbe Academy Adoro Te , the homeschool group that Dee-dee and her family helped found Cultivating Friendships and Enriching Social Activities for Homeschool Students from the Kolbe Academy Help Center Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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257 Integrated Catholic, Classical Education in Middle & High School 45:56

6 weeks ago45:56

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AMDG. What do parents need to know before their children enter middle school or high school? Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden and Principal Nicole O’Connor are back once again to discuss classical education at the 6-12 grade level. Maggie and Nicole share their years of expertise working with students, outlining what parents and students can expect both developmentally and academically as they transition from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school. The duo emphasizes the importance of exploration, curiosity, and integration; explains why literature and grammar are the focal point of the middle school years; and details why the Classical Composition course is so highly recommended through middle and high school. Next, Maggie and Nicole turn their attention to high school, discussing the methodology behind Kolbe’s program, the “big questions” the program centers around, why “religion” becomes “theology” when studied in high school, and so much more. Related links: Summer Reading Program How to Get Started at Kolbe Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant 243 Drawing Distinctions – Classical Education, Liberal Arts, and Liberal Education 256 An Education That Reflects God’s Beauty 61 Middle Ground with middle school teachers Alex Pischke & Amanda Hayes 203 Guided Freedom with Classical Composition teachers Sarah Foulkes & Grace Berg 14 We Don’t Think Those Words Mean What You Think They Mean with Nicole O’Connor discussing the classical subjects of Logic & Rhetoric Kolbecast Humanities series: 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 229 Take a Note from Homer 234 Adding Color to What Is Black & White 239 Divine Plot Twist 245 The Odyssey’s Allegorical Outlook Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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256 An Education That Reflects God's Beauty 48:50

7 weeks ago48:50

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AMDG. “They are children of God and they are worthy of an education that reflects God’s beauty.” What does a classical education even look like in grades K-5? Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden and Principal Nicole O’Connor join the Kolbecast to answer just that question. Maggie and Nicole explain how they rebuilt the Kolbe elementary curriculum to reflect classical methodology and principles of Ignatian education. “We were looking at what things the little kids have to know in K-2 to be able to do third through fifth, then sixth through eighth grade, and up to high school,” Maggie explains. Maggie and Nicole discuss what goals are appropriate at each grade level, and areas of concern to watch for; break down the reason behind the recent curriculum development and the Catholic, classical methodology that inspired Maggie and Nicole’s work; dismantle misconceptions about classical education; give sneak peeks at new materials coming soon; and pack in dozens of helpful tips for parents of K-5 students. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant 243 Drawing Distinctions – Classical Education, Liberal Arts, and Liberal Education 248 Intentionality & Purpose for Lent & Holy Week with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken (guest cohost: Maggie Hayden) 100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth 247 Lightbulb Moments for Young Readers 197 Tools in a Toolbox: Student Support Services 203 Guided Freedom , a conversation about Classical Composition Other relevant links: Implementation of Ignatian Education in the Home by Kolbe Academy co-founder Francis Crotty Kolbe Academy’s Student Support Services Learn more about Kolbe’s early education programs by reading the posts below—and download a free week-long preview of each program to explore for yourself: Nurturing Little Hearts – Read about Kolbe Academy’s Preschool Program + Download the Preschool Preview: A Week to Explore Welcome to a Year of Wonder – Read about Kolbe Academy’s Kindergarten Curriculum + Download the Kindergarten Preview: A Week to Explore Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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255 Family Life as Liturgy with Dr. Greg Popcak 49:58

8 weeks ago49:58

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AMDG. Host of EWTN’s More2Life podcast, founder of CatholicCounselors.com , and developer of the CatholicHÔM app Greg Popcak joins the Kolbecast to share his wisdom on making your home into a living, vibrant domestic church. “What does a domestic church spirituality even look like,” Dr. Popcak asks, “that would treat family life— the craziness, the busyness, the scatteredness of family life— as a feature, not a bug, of Catholic spirituality?” In today’s episode, Dr. Popcak reveals his insights from years of counseling homeschooling families and parents, including some common pitfalls to beware of; explains what an “emotional bank account” is, and how to make sure your children’s stay full; analyzes the scientific data on how to raise your children into faithful, Catholic adults; reveals where burnout comes from -- and how to treat it; unpacks what we mean by a “domestic church,” and how you can make your home into one; and shares his advice for those interested in pursuing a counseling career. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent looking to deepen your family connection and faith, or a student considering a future career in counseling, this episode has something for you. Links mentioned & relevant: CatholicHOM (Households on Mission) CatholicCounselors.com More2Life Radio & podcasts Books by Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak Related Kolbecast episodes: 188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres 250 Made for Relationship with Kenna Millea 66 Bonhomie à la Kolbe , which features a discussion on domestic church 254 Art & Laraine Bennett Offer Freedom from Anxiety Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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254 Art & Laraine Bennett Offer Freedom from Anxiety 57:18

9 weeks ago57:18

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AMDG. Clinical counselor Art and psychologist Laraine Bennett join the Kolbecast to discuss anxiety and mental health, the temperaments, their recent publications, and so much more. Art and Laraine talk about how anxiety can manifest dramatically differently in different people, and how to identify it in your life or in the lives of your children; explain what anxiety is and how to approach it; break down what NOT to do if you recognize anxiety in your children, and present helpful strategies you can implement in your home today; and the tie between scrupulosity and anxiety. Links mentioned & related: Anxiety: a Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear by Art & Laraine Bennett and Lianna Haidar The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt Relevant Kolbecast episodes 176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett 226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Dr. Andrew Abela 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres 238 Accompaniment, Hope, Integration, and Resilience with Pat Millea 250 Made for Relationship with Kenna Millea Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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253 Joseph Pearce's Classic Literature Appetizers 46:45

10 weeks ago46:45

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AMDG. Author, editor, and professor Joseph Pearce joins the Kolbecast to introduce his new book, Classic Literature Made Simple: 50 Great Works of Literature in a Nutshell . Joseph’s new book is an excellent introduction to classic literature for any Kolbe student, or the perfect all-in-one guide for parents who want to be able to discuss great works of literature with their students, without having to set aside hours from their busy schedule to read the books. Joseph discusses his work as a publisher, including advice for Kolbe students who are interested in having their writing published someday; reveals his one “must-read” book, and a book you might be surprised to see on his list of 50 great works; shares his insight on how to read great works of literature, and how to respond if your children push back against the great works. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at his writing process and hints at his newest project: Great Books for Good Men . Visit his website jpearce.co and check out his podcast The Authority . Joseph Pearce’s books mentioned in this conversation: Classic Literature Made Simple: Fifty Great Books in a Nutshell The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful The What Every Catholic Should Know series Related Kolbecast episodes: 49 Revealed through Story with Joseph Pearce 144 The Word Made Known with Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press 226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Dr. Andrew Abela Kolbecast Humanities series: 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page 229 Take a Note from Homer 234 Adding Color to What Is Black & White 239 Divine Plot Twist 245 The Odyssey’s Allegorical Outlook Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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252 The Timeliness of Fulton Sheen with Dr. Cheryl Hughes 58:16

11 weeks ago58:16

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AMDG. “When I get to heaven, I’ll ask him.” “What if he’s not in heaven?” “Then you can ask him.” First introduced to Fulton Sheen through her research on his famous converts, historian Cheryl Hughes tells the fascinating story of Fulton Sheen’s life. Dr. Hughes brings history to life with hilarious anecdotes and touching narratives. Listen in to hear facts such as the surprising connection between Fulton Sheen and Frank Sinatra; his Emmy acceptance speech, including the writers he credited for his success; Sheen’s opposition to secularism and communism; his friendship with Pope Saint John Paul II, who learned English through listening to Fulton Sheen; the miracle attributed to Fulton Sheen, and the current status of his beatification process; and details such as Sheen’s real height, Irish Catholic upbringing, and more. Links mentioned & relevant: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Convert Maker by Dr. Cheryl Hughes Steven refers to when Archbishop Sheen helped launch Thomas Aquinas College Chautauqua character studies Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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251 A Year of the Lord's Favor - Joan Watson on the Jubilee Year of Hope 49:36

12 weeks ago49:36

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AMDG. “ Go be a pilgrim of hope! There’s somebody in your life who needs the story of hope.” Pilgrimage leader, author, and catechist Joan Watson joins the Kolbecast to share everything you need to know about the Jubilee Year of Hope. Joan explains the biblical and historical roots of the Jubilee Year, and how the laity were the impetus behind the first Jubilee. She dissects the imagery behind the special Jubilee doors opened only once every twenty-five years and reveals ways to receive indulgences this year without even leaving your hometown. Joan gives her advice for those traveling to Rome, the must-see pilgrimage sites she visited this year, fasting recommendations for the Jubilee Year, and so much more. Links mentioned & relevant Kolbecast episodes: Joan’s book Opening the Holy Door Opening the Holy Door small group discussion guide Kolbecast episode 235 The Disposition of Pilgrimage Kolbe 2025 Commencement site named an official pilgrimage church in Georgia Kolbe Academy 2025 Commencement registration form Kolbecast episode 160 A Legendary Occasion, reflections and observances from those who attended Kolbe Academy’s 2023 Commencement Pope Francis’s letter Spes Non Confundit ( “Hope Does Not Disappoint” ) Pope Benedict’s encyclical Spe Salvi (“On Christian Hope”) Katie Bogner’s blog post on the Holy Door on her blog Look to Him and Be Radiant Kolbecast episodes 184 and 248 with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken John Bergsma’s book Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor More about and with Joan: website Substack YouTube channel In Via podcast by Verso Ministries Other related links: US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website feature on Jubilee 2025 Vatican Jubilee 2025 website: Iubilaeum 2025 Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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250 Made for Relationship featuring Kenna Millea 57:17

13 weeks ago57:17

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AMDG. Clinical Director and Co-Founder of the Martin Center for Integration and host of This Whole Life podcast Kenna Millea joins the Kolbecast to discuss the ins and outs of relationships under a Catholic lens. “If you don’t like relationships here,” Kenna comments. “I think heaven’s going to be a big bummer— because that’s what it’s going to be.” Kenna offers her expert insight into common challenges in family dynamics, from the relationship between the spouses to how parents interact with children. She unpacks how our relationships with others can impact our relationship to God and how the sacraments can impact our social life. Kenna shares her advice for those interested in pursuing a career in Catholic therapy and explains the differences among the types of mental health fields. Finally, Kenna suggests a selection of mental health books for families looking to strengthen their relationships with one another and build a happy, holy home. Links mentioned & relevant: The Martin Center for Integration Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson The Whole Brain Child and other books by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander Related Kolbecast episodes: 238 Accompaniment, Hope, Integration, and Resilience with Pat Millea 227 Sensory Awareness & Problem Solving with occupational therapist Caitlin Russ 176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett 188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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249 Stories Crafted with Care from Kolbe Academy Press 59:59

14 weeks ago59:59

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AMDG. “When a child opens a book, I don’t want him to be overwhelmed by what’s on the page. I want him to open the book and be excited.” Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Kolbe’s publishing branch? Kolbe team members Stasha Becher, Carol Gilpin, and Stephanie Foley bring you an insider perspective on Kolbe’s publishing program, from development to product review. The group discusses why Kolbe launched their publishing branch; how they integrate classical principles into their books, even at a Pre-K level; the science behind their font size and word count choices; advice for people who want to become copy editors or graphic designers; and a glimpse into their upcoming and past projects. Relevant links: Kolbe Academy bookstore When the Earth Was Flat: One Boy’s Life at the Edge of the Millennium by Dr. Jordan Almanzar Kolbe Preschool Program Preschool and Kindergarten Look & Learn books Kolbe’s Art History text Related Kolbecast episodes: 103 Above & Beyond with Nancy Nelson of the Kolbe Academy Bookstore 83 This Is Only a Test , 137 Remember Your Whys , 162 Let Latin Conquer You , 248 Intentionality & Purpose for Lent & Holy Week with Maggie Hayden 59 The Secret Whiteboard , 70 First Draft: A Parent In-Service , 124 In This Together , 156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve , and 230 A Multi-Pronged Approach to College Prep with Erica Treat Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey ! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website , you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!…

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248 Intentionality & Purpose for Lent & Holy Week with Katie Bogner & Shari Van Vranken 59:17

15 weeks ago59:17