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The Shepherd’s Pie - Turning the Tide of Teen Atheism

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.

The Shepherd’s Pie - Teens Active in the Cause for Life

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.

The Shepherd’s Pie - A Writing Community for Teens

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.

The Shepherd’s Pie - A Parent’s Guide to Social Media

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.

The Shepherd’s Pie - Controversial Saints and Our Kids

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."

The Shepherd’s Pie - Christmas Activities for Kids

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."

The Shepherd’s Pie - Speaking with Teens About Truth

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."

The Shepherd’s Pie - Speaking with Teens About Evil

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."

The Shepherd’s Pie - Talking with Kids About Church Scandal

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."

The Shepherd’s Pie - Using Animals to Teach Our Kids

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.

The Shepherd’s Pie - Evangelizing Our Older Children

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.

The Shepherd’s Pie - Top Homeschooling Resources

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.

The Shepherd’s Pie - Ignatian Spirituality for Kids

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.

The Shepherd’s Pie - The Character Club

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.

The Shepherd’s Pie - Media, Psychology & Our Kids

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews child psychologist and dystopian author Jacqueline Brown about the psychological impact of media on our youth, and we review The Green Ember series, by S.D. Smith.

The Shepherd’s Pie - Youth & Vocations

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

 

The Shepherd’s Pie - Kindness, Empathy & Youth

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

The Shepherd’s Pie - A Christian Book Fair for Kids

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

The Shepherd’s Pie - Considering Home Education

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

The Shepherd’s Pie - Youth & the Arts

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