Episodes

Monday Feb 12, 2024
The Shepherd's Pie - Faith and the Resurrection
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
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/

Monday Feb 05, 2024
The Shepherd's Pie - Faith and Alzheimer's
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
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

Monday Jan 22, 2024
The Shepherd's Pie - Abortion Survivors Speak Out
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
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.

Monday Jan 15, 2024
The Shepherd's Pie - Teens & Controversial Issues
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/ctb/for-eden's-sake

Monday Jan 08, 2024
The Shepherd’s Pie - Reconciliation After Abortion
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
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

Thursday Dec 21, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Faith and Terminal Illness
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023

Thursday Dec 21, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Faith and Terminal Illness
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Our Identity in Christ
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
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.

Thursday Nov 30, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Disability and Faithfulness
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
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/

Monday Nov 20, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Who is Marginalized in My Life?
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
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/

Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Self-Destructive Behavior
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
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/

Thursday Nov 02, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Faith and the Shroud of Turin
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
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' website: https://www.patchworkheart.org/

Monday Oct 23, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Trusting God When It Hurts
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
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/.

Monday Oct 16, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Faith and Forgiving Others
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
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/.

Monday Oct 02, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Faith in Life’s Difficult Seasons
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
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/.

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Faith and Life’s Curveballs
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
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/.

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Faith and the Single Life
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
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/.

Monday Jul 31, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Instilling Faith in Kids Every Day
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
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.

Monday Jul 24, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Bringing Saints to Our Kids
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023

Monday Jul 17, 2023
The Shepherd’s Pie - Homeschooling in the Summertime
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
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.