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Homeschooling Catholics: Home Is Where The Truth Is
We're teaching our kids the Truth of our Catholic Christian faith, homeschooling them, and trying our best to live a healthy, holy life...this mix is gruelling! If we don't laugh, we'll cry. Well, never mind, I actually do cry quite a bit. But we laugh even more! Join us for tips on catholic apologetics, homeschool curriculum, and relatable stories so you can see that you're actually not doing so bad (compared to the Jemisons, at least).
Episodes
42 episodes
42 - How to find self-care in the busyness of homeschooling
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 min...
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41 - Ways in which God guides our homeschooling curriculum.
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. Is...
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32:36
40 - God in our studies, curriculum and homeschool planning.
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. ...
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39 - Teaching kids how to defend their faith, Catholic Apologetics: a life long quest.
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, tru...
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38 - Are you talking truth with your kids about transgenderism and soft-totalitarianism?
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 NotesEpisode 38Publ...
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37 - Teaching your kids resiliency in an anxious generation. How to raise resilient kids.
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 k...
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36 - SUFFERING = RESILIENCY
In this episode, Maeve has to set the record straight...We are not lushes! We just drink a lot. It's hard not to while parenting in this suffering world. Find encouragement in the hard times and inspiration from two of the greatest women ever t...
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35 - BE BIG-SOULED
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 com...
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34 - W.W.J.D
"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 ki...
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33 - HUMBLE PIE
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 HUMI...
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32 - COLLECTIVE ACTION
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 child...
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48:01
31 - NO REP!!
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 ...
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30 - HIS STORY
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. ...
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Episode 30
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29 - FRONT LINES
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...
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28 - LOVE OTHERS
We've got a great idea for parents who want help igniting their teens' spiritual lives. Do you battle scrupulosity? (I sure do!) #catholicguiltAnd did y'all see the botched assassin? Those government school kids are so wei...
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Episode 28
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27 - BENEFITS OF HOMESCHOOLING
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 w...
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26 - HUMILITY AND WISDOM
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 a...
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Episode 26
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25 - PLAY
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 vacatio...
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50:25
24 - HOME DATE
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 atm...
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Episode 24
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23 - FAMILY
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...
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Episode 23
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22 - PARENT SUPER POWERS
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...
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21 - FPEA HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
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 y...
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20 - Keeping your joy and finding energy in your homeschool life.
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...
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