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Kolbe high school students and families — here’s a great last minute summer opportunity from @BenedictineKS. The Freedom Fellows Summer Intensive is an all expense paid leadership experience for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in leadership, critical thinking, public speaking, academic growth, and personal development. Students will spend time on campus participating in lectures, discussions, activities, and community life at Benedictine College. ⏳ Application Deadline: May 13 Learn more & apply here: benedictine.edu/academics/prog… #newmanguide #homeschoolresources #catholic #college

Many of our listeners will be familiar with today’s guest. Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic psychologist, founder of the @CatholicPsych Institute, host of the Being Human podcast, author, husband and father of eight children who are all presently under the age of 12. Dr. Bottaro joins the Kolbecast to discuss integration and what that means and Catholic anthropology. We also discuss his new book: The Power of Listening Well. This new book shares important information for everyone but is especially an excellent resource for parents who are learning to help their children with difficult problems and to have difficult conversations. Listen here: kolbe.org/blog/dr-greg-b… #homeschoolresources #homeschoolers #onlineeducation #onlineschool #homeschool #podcast #catholicpodcast #catholic #psychology #anthropology

We welcome author, speaker and podcaster, @EmilyStimpson Chapman back to the Kolbecast! It seems that Emily is becoming a regular on the podcast, and with good reason. She’s been busy with even more new books and joins us to discuss them and to share her wisdom. Her new book is Joseph, Keeper of the King, a children’s book about St. Joseph and his role as the father of our Lord. This is part of a collection of books that she’s worked on with Scott Hahn and illustrator Tricia Dugat through Emmaus Road Publishing. Read more: kolbe.org/blog/keeper-of… #catholiceducation #catholichomeschool #podcast #homeschooling #homeschoolers #saintjoseph

JOIN US WEDNESDAY! 👇🏼 Discover how Kolbe Academy’s authentically Catholic, classical, and customizable education can support your family. Join us for a brief overview of our PreK–12 programs, including: • Live Online • Asynchronous • Traditional Homeschool Learn how our Newman Guide Recommended curriculum and experienced team partner with parents to provide structure, guidance, and confidence throughout the year. Stick around for a live Q&A and get your questions answered. Register now and take the next step in your homeschooling journey. KOLBE ACADEMY VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE April 28 @ 12 PM Pacific / 3 PM Eastern kolbe.org/openhouse 👈🏼 #KolbeAcademy #CatholicHomeschool #ClassicalEducation

Today, Steven and Bonnie are joined by Erik Hesla, director of curriculum at the @Augustine_Inst.‍ In addition to sharing a bit about the history of the Augustine Institute, Erik tells us a bit about all of the great things that are happening over there!‍ Whether it is their graduate program, their books and formation materials, the Formed platform, or the Amen app, it’s wonderful to hear about all of the amazing things that are happening in the educational apostolate of the Augustine Institute! Listen here: kolbe.org/blog/understan… #homeschoolresources #catholicpodcast #catholicblog #catholiceducation #catholic #homeschooling #onlineschool #catholiccurriculum

Kolbe Academy Students Earn National Honors! We’re proud to recognize Kolbe students who earned honors on the 2026 National Latin Exam! 🏅 14 students — Gold, Summa Cum Laude 🥈 17 students — Silver, Maxima Cum Laude 📜 15 students — Magna Cum Laude 📘 6 students — Cum Laude In total, 52 out of 78 students earned awards, a testament to their hard work and the strength of a classical education. Latin isn’t just a language, it’s a gateway to deeper thinking, clearer communication, and a richer understanding of our intellectual tradition. Congratulations to our students and teachers! Read more here: kolbe.org/blog/kolbe-aca… #KolbeAcademy #ClassicalEducation #NationalLatinExam #CatholicEducation #Latin @ExamLatin

-What kind of education truly prepares a student for the future? -What will matter most ten years from now? -Where can students grow not only in knowledge, but in wisdom and virtue? With the rise of artificial intelligence, shifting career paths, and rising costs, many Catholic families are asking these deeper questions. The Newman Guide Virtual College Fair on April 21, 2026 is designed to help families think through these questions and connect with faithful Catholic colleges. Registration is free, but required. kolbe.org/collegefair #collegefair #virtualcollegefair #newmanguide #catholic #catholicschool #highschool @Newman_Society @NewmanSocPres @KellyASalomon @BelmontAbbey @joshbeckman

Appreciate the shoutout 🙏 For anyone curious, we’ve got a virtual open house coming up...easy way to see how Kolbe works (online, homeschool, curriculum options, etc.). Also worth checking out the @Newman_Society Newman Guide for vetted Catholic schools. Happy to drop the link.

@mattvanswol @ferdinandmunro @realchasegeiser @LABeachGal1 @KolbeAcademy is a wonderful program that I highly recommend looking in to.

I pay 1,000 dollars a month to send my daughter to catholic school to protect her from woke bullshit. I just went to her first recital where the kids are singing the theme song from the musical Rent, about how many minutes are left in a year in the context of being diagnosed with aids. What the actual fuck.

In a rapidly changing world, how should Catholic students approach the college search? With the rise of artificial intelligence, shifting career paths, and rising costs, many families are asking deeper questions: -What kind of education truly prepares a student for the future? -What will matter most ten years from now? -Where can students grow not only in knowledge, but in wisdom and virtue? The Newman Guide Virtual College Fair on April 21, 2026 is designed to help families think through these questions and connect with faithful Catholic colleges. Registration is free, but required. kolbe.org/collegefair #collegefair #virtualcollegefair #newmanguide #catholic #catholicschool #highschool @Newman_Society @BelmontAbbey #truthlyai

Today, Bonnie and Steven are joined by Kolbe teachers Olivia Knuffke and Carl Hasler to discuss music and music theory. They begin with a discussion of the importance of music and its place in a classical education and follow with an account of music from the perspective of Plato. We also discuss the role of the Church in understanding music and the role of music in the life of a Christian. Listen now: kolbe.org/blog/in-tune-w… #catholicpodcast #catholicblog #homeschooling #homeschool #music #plato #classical

As someone who deals with chronic pain, author, speaker, mentor, and proud hockey mom Megan Hjelmstad shares her insights on redemptive suffering and talks about her book Offer It Up: Discovering the Power and Purpose of Redemptive Suffering. Whether it’s dealing with a cold, a broken water heater, or chronic pain, we can all be reminded of the benefits of joining our suffering to Our Lord’s and offering it up.‍ Listen here: kolbe.org/blog/offering-… #homeschoolresources #homeschooling #homeschool #catholicpodcast #catholicblog #painandsuffering #redemptivesuffering

Steven and Bonnie are joined by Laura Kelly Fanucci. They discuss her new book Living Easter: 50 Days to Practice Resurrection and how we can live out the joy of Easter in our lives and homes. They don’t limit themselves to Easter but talk about how we can live each season of the Church in a way that fully allows us to enter the season rather than creating just another checkbox for us to complete.‍ Listen Here: kolbe.org/blog/laura-kel… #homeschoolresources #homeschoolers #onlineeducation #homeschool #homeschooling #catholicpodcast #Easter @MotheringSpirit

The Easter Triduum isn’t just three days, it’s one continuous love story. Christ gives Himself. Christ suffers. Christ rises. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil. The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are: - Mass of the Lord's Supper - Good Friday of the Lord's Passion - Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord Readings for each day of the Triduum: usccb.org/prayer-worship…

Each month, Kolbe families walk together with the Church calendar, drawing on the virtues and saints to strengthen their faith at home. This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue of Justice! You can download a free Liturgical Living Guide for some great ideas on how to encourage your family to grow stronger in virtue. 👇DOWNLOAD HERE 👇 kolbe.org/blog/liturgica… #LiturgicalLivingwithKolbe #liturgicalliving #homeschooling #faith #Catholic #Virtue #Justice

JOIN US TODAY! 👇🏼 Discover how Kolbe Academy’s authentically Catholic, classical, and customizable education can support your family. Join us for a brief overview of our PreK–12 programs, including: • Live Online • Asynchronous • Traditional Homeschool Learn how our Newman Guide Recommended curriculum and experienced team partner with parents to provide structure, guidance, and confidence throughout the year. Stick around for a live Q&A and get your questions answered. Register now and take the next step in your homeschooling journey. KOLBE ACADEMY VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE March 31 @ 12 PM Pacific / 3 PM Eastern kolbe.org/openhouse 📷 #KolbeAcademy #CatholicHomeschool #ClassicalEducation

@HallowApp's Director of Children’s Content Ashley Lenz joins the Kolbecast to share the behind the scenes of the world’s most popular prayer app, the inspiration behind the Pray40 Lenten Challenge, and her guidance on where to start as a new member. Listen here: kolbe.org/blog/hallow-an… #hallowapp #catholic #prayer #lent #podcast

Kolbe Academy’s Maggie Hayden and Jordan and Mara Matteoli join the Kolbecast for a conversation about classical languages. They discuss the benefits of studying classical languages, especially Latin, and how we can begin with learning the roots at a young age. We learn some helpful teaching tips and find out about new Kolbe books and courses to help students along their way.‍ Listen here: kolbe.org/blog/rooted-in… #classicallanguages #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #rootwords #latin

Thank you to all who joined us for yesterday's Call to Holiness Student Retreat, and to our speakers who shared their gifts with our students. One of the blessings of Kolbe Academy is the chance for our students to come together as a community, even from across the country, to grow in faith and friendship. Sr. M. Ignatia shared a beautiful challenge with some of our students: "Lord, tell me what you want me to do with my life, and I will do it." A simple but powerful reminder of the spirit of trust and generosity we hope to foster in our students. We loved seeing so many students participating in the sessions, small groups, and discussions throughout the day. Here are a few snapshots from the retreat:

TOMORROW - Join our Call to Holiness Student Retreat! Tomorrow we set aside the school day for something special. Our annual Call to Holiness Student Retreat gives students time to step away from regular classes and focus on what matters most...faith, virtue, and their call to become Saints. We are grateful to welcome several wonderful speakers and to gather as a Kolbe community for this day of reflection. There are no live classes tomorrow so students can fully participate. Parents, please sign up using the link in last Friday’s memo if you have not yet registered your student. #holiness #retreat #catholic #homeschooling #drawingclosertoGod @voyagecomics