Kolbecast

226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Andrew Abela

AMDG. Do you want to build your own “super habits”? Founding dean of CUA business school and Forbes contributing writer Dr. Andrew Abela promises that “super habits” are the secret to a successful—and happy— life. He reveals the three steps to building “super habits;” highlights the connection between neuroscience and virtue; argues that good ethics are the most effective business practices; and paints an entirely new picture of classic virtues and success. Stay tuned to the end to hear details about Dr. Abela’s upcoming book, Super Habits: The Universal System for a Successful Life. 
Links mentioned & related: 
Dr. Abela’s book Superhabits: The Universal System for a Successful Life 
Catholic University of America  
Dr. Abela references Pope Saint John Paul II’s encyclical Centesimus Annus  
St. Thomas Aquinas on the virtues 
A Latin-English Dictionary of St. Thomas Aquinas by Roy J. Deferrari 
Follow Dr. Abela on Forbes.com, Substack, and Linkedin 
 
Relevant Kolbecast episodes 
188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres 
176 The Agenda Is to Grow -- Art & Laraine Bennett and the Temperaments 
84 The Essence of Catholic Education and 157 Renewal, Revival, Variety, and Unity with Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society, publisher of the Newman Guide 
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225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page

AMDG. Join Bonnie, Steven, and Jordan for the next installment in their continuing conversation about the humanities, sprinkled with fascinating tidbits of history and their best advice on reading The Iliad with your children or even on your own! The group discusses their own progress reading The Iliad with their families; the benefit to seeing a time before Christ; why we approach the gods differently than early Christians; the relationship between ancient history and myth; what to look for when reading The Iliad and what to talk about with your children. Whether you’re a student, homeschooling parent, or just a history buff, there is something in this conversation for you.  
Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant  
220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity (the first episode in this series)
196 Adaptable Asynchronous & Dynamic Digital Homeschool Options 
102 A Great Commission, featuring former Kolbe teacher Ellen Finnegan 
Texts referenced 
Fr. Laux’s Introduction to the Bible 
The Catechism of the Catholic Church 
The Iliad 
Greek Reader 
Other relevant links: 
Dr. Mary Mumbach on Reading Big Books 
The Pillar Post 27 Aug 2024 discussing (among other things) the pronunciation of St. Augustine’s name 
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224 Msgr. James Shea: Forming Apostolic Hearts

AMDG. Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary, spoke to Kolbe supporters and friends at the Leaders in Catholic Education event the night before 2024 commencement. Listen in to Msgr. Shea’s speech in this episode, where he describes the apostolic work on the forefront of Catholic secondary education as we live in the first post-Christian society, the scheme of self-initiated salvation, and the way we can be converted even more deeply. 
Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 
123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. Shea 
213 This Is a Beginning, speeches from Commencement 2024 
Monsignor Shea’s books: 
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age 
The Religion of the Day 
Other books and works published by U Mary Press 
Related links: 
Support Kolbe Academy and our families  
The Synthetic Impulse in Catholic Life by Most Rev. Daniel E. Flores 
Tolkien quotes:  
https://aleteia.org/2018/03/25/j-r-r-tolkien-turned-to-this-during-his-darkest-hour  
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/jrr-tolkien-three-amazing-quotes  
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.  
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223 Pick Up the Pen and Write featuring Master Penman Jake Weidmann

Jake Weidmann knows the science behind his art. With a background in psychology, Jake is now a professional artist and calligrapher. On today's episode, he shares the history of calligraphy and why it is so important to human beings; explains why you should turn off autocorrect; breaks down the psychological impact of sending hand-written letters; advocates for starting handwriting young; and divulges his best tips and favorite resources for calligraphy beginners. 
More information about Jake & the resources he mentions: 
Jake’s website 
The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH) 
3.5 minute penmanship video 
Penmaking video 
Why write? Ted talk
A Craftsman's Legacy TV episode 
Michael Sull 
Brian Goulet of The Goulet Pen Company 
John DeCollibus 
F. B. Courtney and Louis Maderasz 
Kolbe Academy bookstore penmanship offerings  
Spencerian Handwriting Course  
Writing Our Catholic Faith instructional series 
Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 
216 Searching for Something We’ve Forgotten with Trae Bailey 
143 Partners in a Liberal Arts Renewal with CLT’s Soren Schwab 
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.  
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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! 

222 Something No One Has Understood Before with Dr. Daniel Kuebler

AMDG. PhD biologist and stem cell researcher Dr. Daniel Kuebler wasn't always a science major. Dr. Kuebler began his academic as an English major at Catholic University of America before transitioning to biology for his master's and doctoral degrees. Now a professor of science at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Dr. Kuebler educates a new generation of students on biology and the "big questions," from evolution to the latest developments in cell research to the history of science itself. 
Dr. Kuebler discusses the benefits of a well-rounded education, citing his background as an English major; reveals what inspired him to become a scientist; shares his cure for "boring" science classes; gives insight into the impact of faith on cell research; and drops hints about his forthcoming book, podcast and current scientific research. 
Links mentioned & related: 
Purposeful Universe, of which the Purposeful Lab podcast is a part 
Magis Center 
Society of Catholic Scientists 
Kolbe Academy college partnerships  
Pope Pius XII’s encyclical Humani Generis  
Pope Benedict XVI’s book In the Beginning 
Bishop Robert Barron video Is Religion Opposed to Science? at ReasonFaithScience.com 
Fr. Robert Spitzer of the Magis Center speaking to Kolbe Academy students on the Four Levels of Happiness 
Fr. Spitzer’s talk to Kolbe Academy students: Eucharistic Miracles 
Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 
188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities 
89 The Master Blueprint 
21 To Live Fully Alive 
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.  
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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! 

221 A Survey and a Starting Point

AMDG. Looking back on four years and more than 220 episodes of the Kolbecast since its relaunch in August 2020, Jordan, Steven, and Bonnie reminisce on many memorable conversations and guests. Longtime and new Kolbecast listeners alike will find something of interest and inspiration from the array of episodes covered today. 
To sort through the library of Kolbecast episodes, visit this page on the Kolbe website and use the filters to find what you’re looking for. Send your episode suggestions to podcast@kolbe.org 
Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 
1 Kolbecast Relaunch 
28 A Pessimist with Hope: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Esolen 
198 The Sign of Our Salvation: Dr. Gilbert Lavoie on the Shroud of Jesus 
191 A Window into the Ancient World with Mike Aquilina 
179 Translation Tug of War  with Dr. Matthew Minerd 
188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres of Optimal Work 
167 Sanity & Sanctity with Johanna Seagren of Interior Kingdom 
204 Habits of Ownership with Jacob Imam of The College of St. Joseph the Worker 
175 A Both-And Approach with Dr. Jonathan Sanford of The University fo Dallas 
84 The Essence of Catholic Education and 157 Renewal, Revival, Variety, and Unity with Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society 
123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea of The University of Mary, who is also featured on ep 213 This Is a Beginning 
183 Gratuitous Gifts with Sherry Weddell 
176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett 
Daniel Bielinski on 139 Glorifying God through Film and 217 Spoilers of a Sort 
92 Protect, Guide, Prepare, Empower with Cathy & Nicolai Lund 
Charlie Mihaliak on 18 Homer and the Hunger Games and 208 A Mosaic of Experience as well as ep 213 This Is a Beginning 
3 Dramatic Arts with Dolores Ann Mihaliak 
8 Great Expectations with Colleen Carroll Campbell 
Dr. Don Prudlo on ep 39 Reclaiming the Territory, 40 Windshield Time, 78 The Kolbe Man Show, and 111 What Treasures Remain 
36 Embrace the Fifth Day with Therese Prudlo, who also appears on several other Kolbecast episodes 
74 Special Teams: Kolbe Dads 
214 A Long View with Dee-dee & Charlie Mihaliak, parents of five Kolbe grads 
Dr. John Cuddeback on ep 166 Dwelling Together Richly 
199 Do Good Work and Read Good Work with Jason Craig of Sword & Spade 
60 Mission: Possible 
61 Middle Ground 
164 This Is Not a Kolbe Infomercial with Kolbe mom Lindsey 
190 The School of Patience with Tricia Kavanagh, another Kolbe mom 
209 Kolbe Kids Give Gems of Information with three of Tricia’s sons, one of whom also appears on ep 213 This Is a Beginning 
173 A Deeper and Greater Joy with Kolbe alumni transitional Dcn. Charles Ohotnicky and Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi 
215 New School Year Starter Kit with Dean of Admissions Jeanne Anne Ford and Customer Support Supervisor Colleen Pilon 
118 Odysseys in Catholicism 
45 Grace Perfects Nature with Dr. Peter Malinoski and Jody Garneau 
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxie appears on several episodes including 21 To Live Fully Alive, 89 The Master Blueprint, 112 Cura Personalis: The Intro, 136 Cura Personalis: The Sequel, and 213 This Is a Beginning 
140 Burnout Happens 
100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth 
119 The Hope Throughout with Tom & Noelle Crowe 
134 For Tinkerers of All Ages with Kolbe dad and HAM radio enthusiast Chris Ranck 
Kolbe Advising Manager Mrs. Ashley Massey’s Kolbecast debut was episode 66 Bonhomie à la Kolbe 
105 Not Just for Special Occasions with small business owner, Kolbe homeschooling mother, and etiquette expert Rebecca Czarniecki--known professionally as Mrs. B 
162 Let Latin Conquer You 
220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity 
32 Reflections of His Light with two Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa who are Kolbe alumnae; one tells a sweet story of leaving some “Easter eggs” for her younger sibling to find. 
207 A Privilege of a Lifetime with Kolbe mom turned advisor Elyse Williams 
63 The Saints Speak for Themselves with the Holy Heroes parents (also Kolbe parents) Ken and Kerri Davison 
150 A Family Apostolate: Liturgical Living with Kendra Tierney 
116 Things I Would Tell My Students with Jordan Almanzar 
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.  
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220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity

AMDG.  Like many Kolbe Academy parents, Jordan will be embarking on a trip through the Kolbe ninth-grade Greek history and literature courses this school year with his daughter. To chronicle that odyssey, he, Steven, and Bonnie are starting a new series of episodes to discuss the various texts and themes encountered along the way. Listen in as the group makes ready to set sail by defining terms, musing on the humanities in general, and drawing upon René Girard and his book The Scapegoat.   
Relevant Kolbecast episodes: 
60 Mission: Possible 
162 Let Latin Conquer You 
102 A Great Commission, featuring former Kolbe teacher Ellen Finnegan  
100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Dianne Muth 
191 A Window into the Ancient World with Mike Aquilina 
123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea 
183 Gratuitous Gifts: Charisms with Sherry Weddell 
202 A Great Conversation and 210 Firm Grounding with Kolbe mom Deirdre Mundy 
Links mentioned & relevant:  
The Scapegoat by René Girard 
René Girard, Theology, and Pop Culture, featuring a chapter by Dr. Jordan Almanzar 
Jordan’s writings at PrimeMatters.com, including this newest article What ‘Christian’ Really Means 
Bishop Barron on René Girard 
Robert Barron – Jesus and the Scapegoat (2002) 
Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland, discussed in Kolbecast episode 191 with Mike Aquilina  
I See Satan Fall Like Lightning by René Girard 
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! 

219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres

AMDG. Catholic psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres rejoins the Kolbecast for a discussion on anxiety: one of the most common, but also most misunderstood, emotions.  Working from the definition that anxiety is an urge to avoid challenge, Dr. Majeres describes how he helps his clients live by ideals that they freely commit to rather than living under the control of their past; explains how you don’t defeat things by forgetting them, but by building new things; and alludes to how mindfulness plus metaphysics equals contemplation.
Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant:  
188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities 
185 Developmentally Appropriate Independence discussing summer camp 
Related links: 
Optimal Work 
Jonathan Heidt’s The Anxious Generation 
Dr. Russ Harris’s The Happiness Trap 
Dr. Eli Lebowitz’s Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD and other resources 
Dr. Donna Pinkus’s Growing Up Brave 
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!