Kolbecast

By: Kolbe Academy
  • Summary

  • The official podcast of Kolbe Academy with lively discussions on home & distance education, Kolbe Academy, and our Catholic community.
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Episodes
  • 247 Lightbulb Moments for Young Readers
    Feb 19 2025

    AMDG. Reading is a daunting topic for many homeschooling parents. Luckily, Kolbe teachers and Master’s Level Education Specialists Kristi Cramer and Jenny Todesco are here to help.

    Kristi and Jenny answer the most-asked questions about reading, providing easy-to-digest answers and actionable steps that you can begin today. Tune in to learn how to assess your child’s reading ability at home; when your child should begin reading; common difficulties to watch out for and when to reach out for help; and the resources available in Kolbe Academy for struggling readers. “In education, there’s a rule of thumb,” Jenny comments, “if by third grade, a student is struggling in reading… [that] is when you would start looking at some interventions.” 

    This episode is the all-in-one guide for homeschooling parents embarking on the journey to literacy, filled with a wealth of knowledge and practical tips you can implement today. 

    Related Kolbecast episodes & relevant links:

    • 197 Tools in a Toolbox: Kolbe Academy’s Student Support Services
    • 124 In This Together
    • 125 Call the Advisor
    • 147 Building Blocks for Reading Success
    • Kolbe Academy’s Student Support Services

    Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.

    We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!

    The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!

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    48 mins
  • 246 Orientation toward the Eternal
    Feb 12 2025

    AMDG. Alumnus and CVS health general management program developer Charlie Mihaliak steps on stage to share an inspiring message about the importance of education in the current cultural moment. "What we're facing right now," Charlie declares, "is an idolatry of this farce of limitless freedom as the key to happiness." Charlie reminisces on his own journey to happiness, from his own Kolbe graduation to becoming a business major-- a major he quickly switched, choosing theater as his focus instead. Charlie reflects on the lessons he learned during this chapter of his life; why he considers theatre as "three-dimensional metaphysics"; the challenges facing students today; and why more choices equates to less happiness.

    Kolbe Chief Operations Officer and grandson of the founders Chris Rowles then takes the spotlight next to share an inspiring reflection on the development and growth of Kolbe Academy from its earliest days in the 1980s. "They didn't have the internet to find each other, but somehow they still did," Chris remarks. Chris advocates for Kolbe families and discusses Kolbe's fundraising initiatives aimed at providing accessible education to all. "With your help," Chris adds, "we can ensure that our students are prepared not just academically, but spiritually and morally for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

    To learn more about or contribute to Kolbe Academy’s financial assistance program, click here.

    Related Kolbecast episodes:

    • 213 This Is a Beginning, speeches from 2024 Commencement in Atlanta
    • 224 Forming Apostolic Hearts, a speech given by Msgr. James Shea to those in attendance at the dinner where Charlie’s and Chris’s remarks were recorded
    • 18 Homer and the Hunger Games and 208 A Mosaic of Experience featuring Charlie Mihaliak

    Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.

    We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!

    The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!

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    33 mins
  • 245 The Odyssey's Allegorical Outlook
    Feb 5 2025

    AMDG. From sea monsters and magic spells to archery contests and family reunions, this book has something for everyone. Join Bonnie, Steven, and Jordan as they dive into the great Homeric epic, the Odyssey. The group discusses major themes to watch out for in the Odyssey, including family life and wisdom; considers the must-ask questions, like whether Odysseus changes throughout the story; and provides you with a complete summary in easy-to-digest pieces.

    Whether you’re reading the Odyssey for yourself or just want to know what to ask your children about, this is the episode for you. Don’t miss it! 

    Related links & Kolbecast episodes:

    • The Odyssey and related study materials in the Kolbe Academy bookstore
    • Kolbecast Humanities series:
    • 220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity
    • 225 On the Same (Greco-Roman) Page
    • 229 Take a Note from Homer
    • 234 Adding Color to What Is Black & White
    • 239 Divine Plot Twist

    Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you’d like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.

    We’d be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!

    The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!

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    58 mins

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