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The Shepherd's PieThe Power of Ordinary (#101)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with life coach and speaker Laura K. Roland about how the everyday, ordinary activities and relationships in our lives can make a huge impact in the world.
Laura's website: https://www.laurarolandcoaching.com/freemcode
2024-09-1427 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and Feminism (#100)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Megan Schaulis about her novel, Protector—a modern retelling of the Biblical Book of Esther—and about viewing feminism through the eyes of faith.
Megan's website: https://meganschaulis.com/
2024-05-1828 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and World War II (#99)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Becky Van Vleet about the impact of faith on the lives of sailors in World War II, and we discuss her WWII memoir, Unintended Hero.
Becky's website: https://www.beckyvanvleet.com/
2024-05-1228 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and Grieving (#98)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Sue A. Fairchild about faith and community-based ways to work through grief in our lives, and we discuss her grief-related novel, Changing Tides.
Sue's website: https://sueafairchild.wordpress.com/
2024-05-0426 minThe Shepherd's PieFind God in Everyday Life (#97)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Deacon Steve Lumbert and Karina Fabian about ways to connect with God through the everyday aspects of our lives, and we discuss their devotional book, There You Are, God!
Karina's website: https://karinafabian.com/
2024-04-2127 minThe Shepherd's PieBuilding Your Saint Squad (#96)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Amy Cattapan, a middle-grade teacher, author, and speaker, about how we can build our own saint squads to help us in life's challenges, and we discuss her book, A Saint Squad for Teachers.
Amy's website: https://www.ajcattapan.com/
2024-04-1428 minThe Shepherd's PieFinding Joy in Suffering (#95)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Marie Isom, a survivor of one of the nation's most notorious mass shootings, about finding abundant life after suffering, and we discuss her memoir, Papier Mäché Princess.
Marie's website: https://into-abundance.com/
2024-04-0726 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and Depression (#94)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Dr. David Carreon about techniques to help with both clinical and non-clinical depression, and we discuss his self-help book, The Opposite of Depression.
David's website: http://www.davidcarreon.com/
2024-03-2426 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith as Heaven Intended (#93)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Amanda Lauer about her Civil War novel, A Faith Such as Heaven Intended, and the lessons for our own faith that we can pull from its pages.
Amanda's Website: https://amandalauer.com/
2024-03-1727 minThe Shepherd's PieBenefits of Classical Education (#92)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Katherine Briggs about why a classical education is beneficial to faith and our youth, and we discuss her novel, The Eternity Gate.
Katherine's website: https://katherinebriggs.com/
2024-02-1825 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and the Resurrection (#91)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Denise Mercado about the Stations of the Resurrection and how they can help us reflect on the daily challenges in our lives, and we review her book, The Way of Light.
Denise's Website: https://www.denisemercado.com/
2024-02-1124 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and Alzheimer's (#90)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Ann Cavera about how faith can help those suffering with Alzheimer's or caretaking for a loved one with the disease, and we discuss her podcast, Speeding Past 80.
Ann's Website: http://anncaverawriter.com/index.html
2024-02-0425 minThe Shepherd's PieAbortion Survivors Speak Out (#89)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with abortion survivor Melissa Ohden about how faith helps those who have survived abortion to speak out and to forgive, and we discuss her book, Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence.
Melissa's Website: https://melissaohden.com/
2024-01-2128 minThe Shepherd's PieTeens & Controversial Issues (#88)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with T.M. Gaouette about addressing sensitive and controversial topics with teens through fiction, and we discuss her book, For Eden's Sake.
T.M.'s website: https://tmgaouette.com/
Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/ctb/for-eden's-sake
2024-01-1425 minThe Shepherd's PieReconciliation After Abortion (#87)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Elizabeth Gillette about her own experience as a post-abortive mother and about how women can reconcile with themselves and with God after an abortion, and we discuss her book, Above All, Love.
Elizabeth's website: https://elizabethgilletteauthor.com/
2024-01-0728 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and Terminal Illness (#86)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Kevin Martin about the valuable lessons on faith and life that he learned from his father during a terminal illness, as discussed in his book, All is Well: Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father.
Kevin's website: https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510777590/all-is-well/
2023-12-1728 minThe Shepherd's PieOur Identity in Christ (#85)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Janet Fichter about finding our true identities in Christ, despite the challenges in our lives. We also discuss her YA novel, Princess Tiara and the Battle for Fruitful.
Janet's blog: https://atjesusfeet.com/
2023-12-1025 minThe Shepherd's PieDisability and Faithfulness (#84)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Becca Wierwille about coping with physical disabilities through the eyes of faith, and we discuss her middle-grade novel, Road Trip Rescue.
Becca's website: https://beccawierwille.com/
2023-11-2627 minThe Shepherd's PieWho is Marginalized in My Life? (#83)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Anne DeSantis about how our faith grows when we aid the marginalized in our churches and communities, and we discuss her book, Love and Care for the Marginalized.
Anne's website: https://www.annedesantis.com/
2023-11-1926 minThe Shepherd's PieSelf-Destructive Behavior (#82)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Tim Shoemaker about his novel, The Second Storm, and how faith can help us combat self-destructive behavior in ourselves and our children.
Tim's website: https://www.timshoemaker.com/
2023-11-1227 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and the Shroud of Turin (#81)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Bill Snyder about his documentary, Who Do You Say I Am?, and the history and science behind the Shroud of Turin, as well as how it can affect our daily faith.
Bill's website: https://www.patchworkheart.org/
2023-11-0727 minThe Shepherd's PieTrusting God When It Hurts (#80)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Jamie Ogle about how to trust God when it seems that doing His will hurts. We also discuss her book, Of Love and Treason, which deals with issues of trusting God in the life of Saint Valentine.
Jamie's works are available at her website: https://www.jamieogle.com/.
2023-10-2225 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and Forgiving Others (#79)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Claudia Cangilla McAdam about practical ways that faith can help us forgive those who hurt and disappoint us. We also discuss her book, A Miracle for Micah, which deals with issues of forgiveness.
Claudia's works are available at her website: http://www.claudiamcadam.com/.
2023-10-1528 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith In Life's Difficult Seasons (#78)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author Melanie Dobson about her novel, The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, and about how faith can help us deal with some of life's most difficult seasons.
Melanie's novel, The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, is available at her website: https://melaniedobson.com/books/the-wings-of-poppy-pendleton/.
2023-10-0126 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and Life's Curveballs (#77)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author Amanda Lauer about her novel, Royal and Ancient, and about how faith can help cope with the difficult curveballs that life throws at our families. We also review the self-help book, Reframe Your Brain, by Scott Adams.
Amanda's novel, Royal and Ancient, is available at her website: https://amandalauer.com/.
Scott Adams' book, Reframe Your Brain, is available at https://www.facebook.com/ScottAdamsOfficial/.
2023-09-2426 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and the Single Life (#76)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with marriage and family therapist Annie Harton about the challenges of living as a single person while also maintaining faith in this messy world, including the challenges of dating and loneliness.
Annie's book, Single Truth: You Are More Than Your Relationship Status, is available at her website: https://www.annieharton.com/.
2023-09-1726 minThe Shepherd's PieInstilling Faith in Kids Every Day (#75)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author and communications expert Maurice Prater about everyday ways that families can instill the faith into their younger children, and we review Catholic Book Publishing's various books about the lives of the saints.
2023-07-3025 minThe Shepherd's PieBringing the Saints to Our Kids (#74)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author and editor Maria Riley about ways to introduce the saints to younger children, and we review the children's series, The Armor of God, by Theresa Linden.
2023-07-2327 minThe Shepherd's PieHomeschooling in the Summertime (#73)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with long-time homeschooling mom Mary Ellen Barrett about great ideas for the summer for families who educate at home, and we review the children's series, The Mysterious Benedict Society, by Trenton Stewart.
2023-07-1628 minThe Shepherd's PieFighting Radicalization in Our Kids (#72)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with mother and author Stephanie Landsem about how our kids are radicalized, and what families can do to combat that radicalization, and we review her novel, Code Name Edelweiss, about Nazi radicalization in 1930s Los Angeles.
2023-06-2527 minThe Shepherd's PieKeeping Kids in the Church (#71)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with educator and author D.J. Dixon about the challenges to keeping our youth in the faith today, and we review Why We Are Catholic, by Trent Horn.
2023-06-1826 minThe Shepherd's PieBook Clubs for Teens (#70)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with blogger and book reviewer Steven McEvoy about the importance of book clubs for teens, and we review How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun, by Stephen Douglass.
2023-06-0328 minThe Shepherd's PieThe Impact of Mass Media on Kids (#69)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with filmmaker and bestselling author Bill Myers about the impact of movies and books on the development of our kids, and we review his Magnificent Mulligans book series.
2023-05-2827 minThe Shepherd's PieHelping Kids Deal with Change (#68)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with spiritual director and author Kimberly Novak about ways to help kids handle change in their lives, and we review the teen book, A Single Bead, by Stephanie Engelman.
2023-05-2124 minThe Shepherd's PieHelping Kids Find Their Identity in Christ (#67)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Catholic school teacher and author C.D. "Chris" Smith about ways to encourage our youth to find their true identities in Christ, and we review the inspirational movie, Bright Ones.
2023-05-0721 minThe Shepherd's PieChallenges & Blessings in Adoption (#66)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with adoptive mother and award-winning author Allison Gingras about the beauty and challenges in raising adopted children, and we review Adoption: Room for One More?, by Jamie Wolfe.
2023-04-3027 minThe Shepherd's PieSocial Challenges for Youth Today (#65)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with clinical counselor and school speaker Julane Fisher about the challenges facing kids today with school and social media, and we review her award-winning novels that affirm positive youth values and identities.
2023-04-2328 minThe Shepherd's PieDeveloping Spirituality in Our Kids (#64)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with editor, author, and lecturer Gary Jansen about developing spiritual practices in little steps with our youth, and we review his award-winning family picture book, Remember Us With Smiles.
2023-04-1627 min
The Shepherd's PieBuilding Virtue in Our Kids (#63)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with cathechist and educator Cathy Gilmore about how to build the virtues in our youth, and we review her Tiny Virtue Heroes book series.
2023-04-0228 minThe Shepherd's PieTips for Aspiring Teen Writers (#62)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews book-reviewer and blogger Carrie Schmidt about how teen writers can improve their craft and get published, and we review two children's picture books: Nana the Great Comes to Visit and Everyone Belongs.
2023-03-2628 minThe Shepherd's PieThe Grieving Daughters' Club (#61)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and high-school teacher Andrea Bear about how families can deal with grief and the loss of a family member, and we review the series, Adventures with the Saints, by Maria Riley.
2023-03-1228 minThe Shepherd's PieKeeping Faith with Disabled Children (#60)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with author and travel-blogger Denise Mercado about raising a disabled child while keeping faith in the family, and we review It Is Good To Be Here, by Christina Chase.
2023-03-0527 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith from a Teen's Perspective (#59)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Kate Waldyke, part of the YouTube duo, Catholic Mom and Daughter, about her take on faith from the perspective of a teenager today, and we review The Other Side of Beauty, by Leah Darrow.
2023-02-2624 minThe Shepherd's PieProtecting Kids from Web Exploitation (#58)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with D. Rodney Brown, an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, about how to avoid child sex exploitation from predators on the internet, and we review the website that helps educate kids on web safety, NetSmartz.
2023-02-1926 minThe Shepherd's PieHelping Teens Find Value in Lent (#57)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Leslea Wahl, co-founder of CatholicTeenBooks.Com, to discuss how teens can engage in the Lenten Season, and we review the short story anthology for Lent, Ashes: Visible and Invisible.
2023-02-0528 minThe Shepherd's PieUsing Imagination to Teach History (#56)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Marianne Hering, author of over 50 children's books, to discuss how imagination and fiction can be used to help kids learn history, and we review The Tree Street Kids series by Amanda Cleary Eastep.
2023-01-2927 minThe Shepherd's PieTurning the Tide of Teen Atheism (#55)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Bryan Mercier, a popular speaker with teens across the nation, about stemming the rise of atheism in our youth today, and we review his site, TheCatholicTruth.Org.
2023-01-2228 minThe Shepherd's PieTeens Active in the Cause For Life (#54)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Hannah Blosser, the teen president of a national homeschool chapter of Students for Life, about helping teens be more active in promoting a culture of life, and we review the pro-life movie, Unplanned.
2023-01-1528 minThe Shepherd's PieA Writing Community for Teens (#53)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Dominic de Souza, the founder of Legend Fiction, about the importance for teens to have a writing community for self-expression and mentorship, and we review his site, Legend Fiction.
2023-01-0828 minThe Shepherd's PieA Parent's Guide to Social Media (#52)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Evan Barber, a publisher at Axis, about the various social media platform challenges and opportunities for parents and teens today, and they review five of the Axis Guidebooks by Tyndale Kids.
2022-12-1826 minThe Shepherd's PieControversial Saints and Our Kids (#51)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews teacher and author Joseph Lewis about the best ways to speak with kids about controversial saints, and we review Joseph's YA novel, Miracle at the Mission.
2022-12-1127 minThe Shepherd's PieChristmas Activities for Our Kids (#50)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author Mindy Baker about her picture book, Mouse's Christmas Gift, and about creative ways to bring Advent and Christmas to your family, and we review the children's book, Christmas Love Letters from God.
2022-12-0426 minThe Shepherd's PieSpeaking with Teens About Truth (#49)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews editor and author Mary Woods about her novel, Markmaker, and on speaking to teens about the importance of knowing truth and identifying falsehood, and we review Lois Lowry's novel, The Giver.
2022-11-2026 minThe Shepherd's PieSpeaking with Teens About Evil (#48)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews award-winning author Jill Willis about her YA novel, The Demons Among Us, and on speaking to teens about the existence of evil, and we review Sharon Rene's series, Defying Destiny.
2022-11-1325 minThe Shepherd's PieTalking with Kids About Church Scandal (#47)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews award-winning Catholic author Ellen Gable about the best ways to speak with youth about church scandal, and we review Ellen's YA novel, Ella's Promise.
2022-11-0627 minThe Shepherd's PieUsing Animals to Teach Our Kids (#46)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews beloved Christian children's author Dandi Daley Mackall about using animals to help teach children valuable life lessons, and we review Dandi's Young Winnie series of horse gentler books.
2022-10-3027 minThe Shepherd's PieEvangelizing Our Older Children (#45)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews teacher and award-winning author Jim Sano about ways to evangelize our children when they go off to college and beyond, and we review Mary Jo Thayer's YA novel, Close to the Soul.
2022-10-1627 minThe Shepherd's PieTop Homeschooling Resources (#44)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews national homeschooling authority Cathy Duffy about the best homeschooling curricula and other resources available to families, and we review Cathy's latest release, 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum.
2022-10-0226 minThe Shepherd's PieIgnatian Spirituality for Kids (#43)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews professional writer Claudia Cangilla McAdam about how kids and their imaginations can benefit through Ignatian Spirituality exercises, and we review The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare.
2022-09-2527 minThe Shepherd's PieThe Character Club (#42)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews teacher and author Allie Slocum about building character in kids through her experience and her children's series, The Character Club, and we review Resistance, by Jennifer Nielsen.
2022-09-1825 min
The Shepherd's PieYouth & Vocations (#40)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Benedictine oblate and Catholic author Julie Ash about the importance of presenting religious vocations to youth at a young age, and Jen and Kate Waldyke from Catholic Mom and Daughter review Miraculous!, by Kathryn Swegart.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-07-1727 minThe Shepherd's PieKindness, Empathy, & Youth (#39)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and acquisitions editor Hope Bolinger about the importance of encouraging kindness and empathy in our youth, and Hope reviews one of her favorite middle grade novels, Legend of the Storm Sneezer, by Kristiana Sfirlea.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-07-1027 minThe Shepherd's PieA Christian Book Fair for Kids (#38)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews mother and entrepreneur Tiffany Fischer about her non-profit organization and the value of having books with Christian morals and values sold to students at Catholic and Christian schools, and Tiffany discusses some of her favorite books that she sells at her book fairs.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-06-1927 minThe Shepherd's PieConsidering Home Education (#37)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews homeschooling mother and librarian Georgiana Daniels about the challenges and opportunities when considering home education as an option for your family, and he reviews Practical Homeschooling Magazine.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-06-1227 minThe Shepherd's PieYouth and the Arts (#36)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews actor and screenwriter Joseph Mauck about the importance of youth participation in the Arts, and the risks involved, and Steven McEvoy reviews Corinna Turner's YA anthology, A Saint in the Family.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-06-0527 minThe Shepherd's PieReading with Your Kids (#35)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews worldwide performer and award-winning podcaster Jed Doherty about the importance for families to read with their kids of all ages, and Jed discusses some of his favorite books for families to read together.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-05-2927 minThe Shepherd's PieReaching out to the Marginalized (#34)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Anne DeSantis about her ministry and her recent book regarding the importance of youth reaching out to the marginalized in their lives, and Jen and Kate Waldyke review the hit religious TV series, The Chosen.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-05-2227 minThe Shepherd's PieGod's Purpose for Our Kids (#33)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews middle-school teacher and author M.H. Elrich about her fantasy series and about how we can help our kids find God's purpose for their lives, and Carrie Schmidt reviews Tara K. Ross's novel, Fade to White.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-05-1527 minThe Shepherd's PieMarian Apparitions and Youth (#32)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author Theoni Bell about her middle-grade novel, The Woman in the Trees, and the story of Our Lady of Good Help, and he reviews the 2020 movie, Fatima.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-05-0827 minThe Shepherd's PieSpeaking with Teens about Privilege (#31)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews award-winning Christian author Matt Mikalatos about his Sunlit Lands YA series and about how to speak with teens regarding the issue of privilege, and Steven McEvoy reviews Susan Peek's novel, Saint Cloud of Gaul.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-05-0127 minThe Shepherd's PieSpeaking with Kids About Race (#30)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews attorney Keisha Russell about racial identity and how to speak with kids about race, and he reviews the race-relations movie, The Best of Enemies.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-04-2427 minThe Shepherd's PieChristian Fiction Resources for Teens (#29)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews award-winning author Leslea Wahl about the website that she co-founded--CatholicTeenBooks.com--as well as the importance of Christian fiction for youth, and Leslea discusses some of her own YA writings.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-04-1027 minThe Shepherd's PieIdentity, Community, & Teens (#28)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author Sandra Fernandez-Rhoads about her Colliding Lines series of YA novels, which explore the role of teen identity and using gifts to strengthen the community, and guest reviewer Carrie Schmidt discusses the YA novel, My Hands Came Away Red, by Lisa McKay.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-04-0327 minThe Shepherd's PieThe Impact of Technology on Youth (#27)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews systems architect and author Thomas Nastek about how technology's promise and pitfalls impact our youth, and he reviews Jacqueline Brown's new adult novel, The Light.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-03-2827 minThe Shepherd's PieParenting Advice from a Counselor (#26)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Dana Nygaard, a licensed professional counselor and author, about building strong marriages and raising healthy kids, and he reviews Carmela Martino's middle-grade novel, Rosa Sola.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-03-2027 minThe Shepherd's PieYouth & Imagination (#25)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author Corinna Turner about her various fiction series and how to reach youth through imaginative, faith-based stories, and guest reviewer Steven McEvoy discusses Karina Fabian's series of stories, The Rescue Sisters.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-03-1327 minThe Shepherd's PieTeaching Science to Kids (#24)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Brock Eastman, the creator of the Dr. Fizzlebop character, about fun and faith-based ways to teach science to kids, and he reviews the award-winning Christian audio-drama series, Adventures in Odyssey.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-03-0627 minThe Shepherd's PieSigns, Symbols, & Kids (#23)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews catechist and award-winning author Amy Welborn about how parents and teachers can use religious signs and symbols to connect kids with the faith, and he reviews the middle-grade novel Saving Mount Rushmore, by Andrea Jo Rodgers.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-02-2727 minThe Shepherd's PieYouth & Self-Worth (#22)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews homeschooling mom and author Candice Pedraza Yamnitz about self-worth in youth as seen through her Christian novel, Unbetrothed, and guest reviewer, Carrie Schmidt, discusses the middle-grade book The League and the Lantern, by Brian Wells.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-02-2027 minThe Shepherd's PieLife Coaching & Teens (#21)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews professional life coach and award-winning author Lisa Mladinich about the benefits of life coaching for teens today, and he reviews the movie American Underdog, the life story of NFL quarterback Kurt Warner.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-02-1327 minThe Shepherd's PieTeens & the Role of Women (#20)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Christian author Jess Corban about her fiction novel, A Gentle Tyranny, and about how teens should view the role of men and women in society today, and he reviews the movie Redeeming Love.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-02-0627 minThe Shepherd's PieDealing with Teacher Burnout (#19)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews teacher and author Amy Cattapan about faithful ways that teachers and parents can handle burnout, and he reviews the website CatholicTeenBooks.Com.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-01-3027 minThe Shepherd's PieYouth & the Colors of Life (#18)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Maurice Prater about using colors, numbers, and letters to educate young children about the faith, and Jen and Kate Waldyke review the pro-life novel for teens, For Eden's Sake, by T.M. Gaouette.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-01-2327 minThe Shepherd's PieRole-Play Games & Youth (#17)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews award-winning author and game-maker James Hannibal about using epic fantasy role-playing games to reach kids with the faith, and he reviews the Scripture memorization card game for kids: First Watch.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-01-1627 minThe Shepherd's PieTeaching Kids About Money (#16)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews financial planner Dan Gallagher about innovative ways to teach kids about handling money, and he surveys three books about youth business, including Dave Ramsey's kit for teen entrepreneurs.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2022-01-0927 minThe Shepherd's PieOutreach to College Students (#15)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews youth minister Bill Snyder about his outreach to college students, Patchwork Heart Ministry, and he reviews the hit Biblical series on the life of Jesus, The Chosen.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-12-1827 minThe Shepherd's PieTragedy, Grief, & Family (#14)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews teacher and author Kim Erickson about how families can deal with tragedy in a faithful and hopeful way, as she discusses the grieving process after the loss of her own child, and he reviews Michelle Buckman's award-winning novel about loss, "Rachel's Contrition."
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-12-1227 minThe Shepherd's PieWinter & Advent and Youth (#13)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author eMarie about her winter book that teaches kids that God has a purpose for their lives, and guest reviewers Catholic Mom & Daughter review two kids books that are perfect for Advent.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-12-0527 minThe Shepherd's PieCanadian Saints for Kids (#12)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and blogger Bonnie Way about bringing the stories of the North American Martyrs to kids, and he reviews the children's picture book, "Mouse's Christmas Gift," by Mindy Baker.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-11-2927 minThe Shepherd's PieTeaching Kids to Write Fiction (#11)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and writing teacher M.L. Tarpley about how teaching kids to write fiction can help them both academically and emotionally, and he reviews the middle-grade novel, "Crusader King," by Susan Peek.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-11-2127 minThe Shepherd's PieTeens & Common Ground (#10)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and screenwriter Amanda Lauer about how teens can find common ground in conflict with those who are different from them, and he reviews the award-winning teen novel, "The Perfect Blindside," by Leslea Wahl.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-11-1427 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith, Anxiety & Youth (#9)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and editor Amanda Cleary Eastep about how anxiety in young people can be addressed through faith and fiction, and his guest reviewer Carrie Schmidt reviews the anxiety-focused teen novel, "Escape from the Everglades," by Tim Shoemaker.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-11-0727 minThe Shepherd's PieTeens & Pro-Life Issues (#8)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews attorney Clarke Forsythe from Americans United for Life, a pro-life advocacy group, about the importance of the abortion issue to teens, and he reviews the pro-life movie, "October Baby."
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-11-0127 minThe Shepherd's PieOf Arks & Beads (and Teens) (#7)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and homeschooler Janeen Zaio about creative ways to translate history and theology to our youth, and he reviews the teen novel, "A Single Bead," by Stephanie Engelman.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-10-2527 minThe Shepherd's PieFaith and Public High School (#6)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews attorney Mike Berry from the First Liberty Institute about legal issues involving teen expression of faith in public high school, and he reviews "God's Not Dead 2," a movie about a Christian teacher in a public high school who is put on trial for discussing Jesus in the classroom.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-10-1827 minThe Shepherd's PieCultural Heritage and Youth (#5)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews author and teacher Carmela Martino about the importance of culture and heritage to our youth, and he reviews the Lin Manuel Miranda movie-musical, "In the Heights."
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-10-1127 minThe Shepherd's PieChristian Fiction for Youth (#4)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Carrie Schmidt, founder of the book-reviewing Christian blog, ReadingIsMySuperpower.Org, and he reviews the C.S. Lewis novel and movie, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-10-0327 minThe Shepherd's PieSt. Joseph and Our Youth (#3)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Dennis McGeehan, a blogger and long-time catechist, and he speaks with guest reviewer, Steven McEvoy, about two novels about St. Joseph written by Corinna Turner.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-09-2727 minThe Shepherd's PieYouth and Drama (The Good Kind) (#2)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Catherine Castle, an award-winning Christian author and playwright, and he reviews three Broadway plays on the touring circuit.
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-09-2028 minThe Shepherd's PiePutting Youth Back Into Ministry (#1)In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews Jennifer and Kate Waldyke of CatholicMomandDaughter, and he reviews A.J. Cattapan's middle-grade novel, "7 Riddles to Nowhere."
Credits: A.J. Kolenc, original music; Amina Kolenc, graphic design
2021-09-1127 min