Episodes
Monday Sep 12, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Media, Psychology & Our Kids
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
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.
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Youth & Vocations
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
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
Monday Jul 11, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Kindness, Empathy & Youth
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
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
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - A Christian Book Fair for Kids
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
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
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Considering Home Education
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
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
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Youth & the Arts
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
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
Monday May 30, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Reading With Your Kids
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
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
Monday May 23, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Reaching Out to the Marginalized
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
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
Monday May 16, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - God’s Purpose for Our Kids
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
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
Monday May 09, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Marian Apparition and Youth
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
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
Monday May 02, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Speaking with Teens About Privilege
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
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
Monday Apr 25, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Speaking with Kids About Race
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
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
Monday Apr 11, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Christian Fiction Resources for Teens
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
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
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Identity, Community & Teens
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
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
Monday Mar 28, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - The Impact of Technology on Youth
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
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
Monday Mar 21, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Parenting Advice from a Counselor
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
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
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Youth & Imagination
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
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
Monday Mar 07, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Teaching Science to Kids
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
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
Monday Feb 28, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Signs, Symbols & Kids
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
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
Monday Feb 21, 2022
The Shepherd’s Pie - Youth & Self-Worth
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
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