Episodes
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
218 The Questions behind the Questions
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
AMDG. The high school years are formative as teenagers develop autonomy and independence in the world. In this episode, theology teachers Dan Angel, Brendan Murphy, and Nick Senz share their experiences of and perspectives on teaching apologetics, morality, and more to high schoolers. The conversation includes discussions of open question boxes and cultural references in class, connecting on an interpersonal social level with their students, and how they respond to resistance and skepticism from their students about cultural and societal big questions.
Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant:
195 Greatness Awaits with Dan & Bobby Angel
169 No Made-Up Answers with Brendan Murphy & Wes Stratman
91 Kernels of Truth with Nick Senz & Chrissy Almanzar
151 Joyful Discoveries for Preschoolers discussing Kolbe Academy’s preschool program
179 Translation Tug of War with Dr. Matthew Minerd, which briefly discusses Kolbe Academy’s twelfth grade theology course
Related links:
Catechism of the Catholic Church
YOUCAT and YOUCAT for Kids
St. Mary’s Press bibles for children and youth
Ascension Press
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire
Jesus of Nazareth trilogy by Joseph Ratzinger
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
217 Spoilers of a Sort
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
AMDG. The art of storytelling involves decisions about perspective, themes, and emphasis, and good storytelling goes on to inspire questions and discussions. Dan Bielinski rejoins the Kolbecast on this special bonus episode to describe storytelling decisions and discussions related to his feature film, End of the Rope available for Kolbe families to stream as a financial aid fundraiser. In the context of moviemaking and movie-watching, he, Bonnie, Steven, and Maggie Hayden discuss discerning family viewing choices, questions of justice and community, and the phenomenon of anger begetting anger.
*contains spoilers* If you’re considering watching the film and *don’t* want to hear spoilers, stop the recording at 23:50 until you’ve seen the film, then come back to hear discussion about some of the plot points.
To sign up for Kolbe’s special End of the Rope viewing event 9-18 August 2024, complete this form
Kolbecast episodes mentioned and relevant:
139 Glorifying God through Film with Daniel Bielinski of Canticle Productions discussing his movie Sanctified
162 Let Latin Conquer You with Maggie Hayden, one of a three-episode series on language including 161 Fostering a Linguistic Consciousness with Agostina Cavasotto and 163 Postcards from France
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
216 Searching for Something We've Forgotten with Trae Bailey
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
AMDG. We’re all searching for something we’ve forgotten. Today’s guest describes his search for reintroduction to reality through both foundational texts and sense experiences. Trae Bailey, currently Director of Residence Life at Belmont Abbey College and formerly Dean of Student Life at Magdalen College, highlights familial and societal dynamics that are important conduits for the fullness of reality, describes the importance of students taking on responsibility of their education, and emphasizes the importance of wonder.
Relevant Kolbecast episodes:
27 An Appreciation of Wonder
188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges As Opportunities
212 Portable Treasure with Abigail Palmer
Hear more from Trae on The Classical Education Podcast and read his writing on Substack
Links mentioned and relevant:
Jordan mentions leading a book club discussion about Fr. Gereon Goldmann’s memoir Shadow of His Wings
Trae hosted a few episodes of Magdalen College’s From the Summit podcast, which is still available on podcast platforms.
The conversation includes a reference to a conversation with Autumn Kern on her podcast The Commonplace
News article on the origins of the Integrated Humanities Program at the University of Kansas
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!
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
215 New School Year Starter Kit
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
AMDG. Just enrolled? Considering enrolling? Returning but feeling overwhelmed? Today’s episode is for you. Dean of Admissions Jeanne Anne Ford and customer support supervisor Colleen Pilon share their go-to guidance on organization and inspiration for a new school year, from answering the top questions they get on repeat to tips and tricks they recommend on the regular. Together with Bonnie and Steven, they provide practical pointers on balancing structure and flexibility.
Relevant Kolbecast episodes
105 Not Just for Special Occasions, concerning socialization
103 Above & Beyond with Nancy Nelson from the Kolbe Academy bookstore
32 Reflections of His Light with Kolbe Academy alumnae Sister Margaret Mary and Sister Anne of the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa
211 Continuity & Community with advisors who discuss ways that Kolbe advisors can help that families might not have thought of
Links mentioned & related:
The chat feature that Colleen mentions is accessible on the Kolbe Academy homepage.
Schedule an appointment with a Kolbe advisor via the Academic Advising services page
Course selection support page
Welcome Packet including how to submit grade reports
Academics & Advising articles, including Scheduling Recommendations and Organizing the School Year
Kolbe Bookstore’s Buy Back Program
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!
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
214 A Long View
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
AMDG. As parents of five Kolbe alumni, Charlie and Dee-Dee Mihaliak have a wealth of experience with Kolbe and home education. They visit with Bonnie and Steven in this episode about how homeschooling grew from a project to a lifestyle for their family. The Mihaliaks describe their delight at the dinner table conversations their grown children now have, give an unvarnished account of challenges they faced, and highlight the intergenerational dynamics that developed through the flexibility of defining your own family’s schedule.
Check out the Mihaliaks’ Domestic Monastery shop here.
Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant:
18 Homer and the Hunger Games
208 A Mosaic of Experience, featuring the Mihaliak’s son Charlie and two other Kolbe alumni
3 Dramatic Arts with Dolores Ann Mihaliak
73 Through Beauty and Technology, featuring guest co-host Dolores Ann Mihaliak
Charlie’s speech at Commencement 2018
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!
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
213 This Is a Beginning - Commencement 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
AMDG. Our 2024 commencement ceremony featured voices of experience ranging from new graduates and experienced teachers to ancient philosophers and modern novelists. Listen in on this episode to those speeches, including student speakers Aiden Jagrowski and Jacob Kavanagh, faculty speaker Elizabeth Hoxie, and keynote speaker Msgr. James Shea.
Timestamps for the speeches:
01:05 Msgr. Shea’s invocation
02:09 introduction of and remarks by Kolbe Academy Executive Director Mrs. Mary Rowles
04:09 Aidan Jagrowski
12:38 Jacob Kavanagh
19:55 Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxie
26:24 Msgr. James Shea
Kolbecast episodes featuring this year’s commencement speakers:
Student speaker Jacob on episode 209 Kolbe Kids Give Gems of Information
ep 123 A Change of the Ages featuring Msgr. James Shea
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxie on ep 21 To Live Fully Alive, 89 The Master Blueprint, 112 Cura Personalis: The Intro, and 136 Cura Personalis: The Sequel
Other relevant links & Kolbecast episodes:
100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth
114 Kolbe Past, Present, and Future with Kolbe Academy Executive Director Mrs. Mary Rowles
By the Babe Unborn by G.K. Chesterton
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!
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
212 Portable Treasure with Abigail Palmer
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
AMDG. We live in unprecedented times—or do we? Can a classics degree set you back in the job hunt? What do you do when primary sources seem daunting? Longtime friend of Kolbe Academy Abigail Palmer joins Bonnie and Steven to talk about these big questions and more. She describes how lack of familiarity with history leads to fear and how being fearful leads to being malleable, she explains how studying antiquity gives perspective, and she highlights overlaps between Latin and classics on one hand and coding and tech innovation on the other.
Relevant Kolbecast episodes:
100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth
175 A Both-And Approach at The University of Dallas with Dr. Jonathan Sanford
144 The Word Made Known with Mark Brumley of Ignatius Press
61 Middle Ground
Links:
Abigail’s website
Abigail’s book Faelan and the Miracle Machines
Kolbe Classics Conference complete set
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
Genevieve Foster’s Augustus Caesar’s World
Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Christine MIller’s All through the Ages
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!
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
211 Continuity & Community · Homeschooling on Base
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
AMDG. Families who homeschool in various states or countries during military service have all the complexities of “regular” families and then some. Kolbe moms and advisors Krysten Pizzurro and Jennifer Thomas share the wisdom they’ve gained from their lived experience of homeschooling on base. They highlight what questions to ask your advisors and when, the benefits and unique needs of military families, and how to make connections and build community while frequently moving.
Relevant Kolbecast episodes
81 The When and the How of Online Elementary
31 Veteran Homeschoolers
107 Wander & Wonder
155 Mission Intent: Pathways to Serve
156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve
62 Due Diligence
Other relevant links
Kolbe Academy’s academic advising services
Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
Missoula Children’s Theater
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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