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Episode Synopsis
AMDG. Looking back on four years and more than 220 episodes of the Kolbecast since its relaunch in August 2020, Jordan, Steven, and Bonnie reminisce on many memorable conversations and guests. Longtime and new Kolbecast listeners alike will find something of interest and inspiration from the array of episodes covered today.
To sort through the library of Kolbecast episodes, visit this page on the Kolbe website and use the filters to find what you’re looking for. Send your episode suggestions to [email protected]
Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant:
1 Kolbecast Relaunch
28 A Pessimist with Hope: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Esolen
198 The Sign of Our Salvation: Dr. Gilbert Lavoie on the Shroud of Jesus
191 A Window into the Ancient World with Mike Aquilina
179 Translation Tug of War with Dr. Matthew Minerd
188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres of Optimal Work
167 Sanity & Sanctity with Johanna Seagren of Interior Kingdom
204 Habits of Ownership with Jacob Imam of The College of St. Joseph the Worker
175 A Both-And Approach with Dr. Jonathan Sanford of The University fo Dallas
84 The Essence of Catholic Education and 157 Renewal, Revival, Variety, and Unity with Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society
123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea of The University of Mary, who is also featured on ep 213 This Is a Beginning
183 Gratuitous Gifts with Sherry Weddell
176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett
Daniel Bielinski on 139 Glorifying God through Film and 217 Spoilers of a Sort
92 Protect, Guide, Prepare, Empower with Cathy & Nicolai Lund
Charlie Mihaliak on 18 Homer and the Hunger Games and 208 A Mosaic of Experience as well as ep 213 This Is a Beginning
3 Dramatic Arts with Dolores Ann Mihaliak
8 Great Expectations with Colleen Carroll Campbell
Dr. Don Prudlo on ep 39 Reclaiming the Territory, 40 Windshield Time, 78 The Kolbe Man Show, and 111 What Treasures Remain
36 Embrace the Fifth Day with Therese Prudlo, who also appears on several other Kolbecast episodes
74 Special Teams: Kolbe Dads
214 A Long View with Dee-dee & Charlie Mihaliak, parents of five Kolbe grads
Dr. John Cuddeback on ep 166 Dwelling Together Richly
199 Do Good Work and Read Good Work with Jason Craig of Sword & Spade
60 Mission: Possible
61 Middle Ground
164 This Is Not a Kolbe Infomercial with Kolbe mom Lindsey
190 The School of Patience with Tricia Kavanagh, another Kolbe mom
209 Kolbe Kids Give Gems of Information with three of Tricia’s sons, one of whom also appears on ep 213 This Is a Beginning
173 A Deeper and Greater Joy with Kolbe alumni transitional Dcn. Charles Ohotnicky and Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi
215 New School Year Starter Kit with Dean of Admissions Jeanne Anne Ford and Customer Support Supervisor Colleen Pilon
118 Odysseys in Catholicism
45 Grace Perfects Nature with Dr. Peter Malinoski and Jody Garneau
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxie appears on several episodes including 21 To Live Fully Alive, 89 The Master Blueprint, 112 Cura Personalis: The Intro, 136 Cura Personalis: The Sequel, and 213 This Is a Beginning
140 Burnout Happens
100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth
119 The Hope Throughout with Tom & Noelle Crowe
134 For Tinkerers of All Ages with Kolbe dad and HAM radio enthusiast Chris Ranck
Kolbe Advising Manager Mrs. Ashley Massey’s Kolbecast debut was episode 66 Bonhomie à la Kolbe
105 Not Just for Special Occasions with small business owner, Kolbe homeschooling mother, and etiquette expert Rebecca Czarniecki--known professionally as Mrs. B
162 Let Latin Conquer You
220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity
32 Reflections of His Light with two Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa who are Kolbe alumnae; one tells a sweet story of leaving some “Easter eggs” for her younger sibling to find.
207 A Privilege of a Lifetime with Kolbe mom turned advisor Elyse Williams
63 The Saints Speak for Themselves with the Holy Heroes parents (also Kolbe parents) Ken and Kerri Davison
150 A Family Apostolate: Liturgical Living with Kendra Tierney
116 Things I Would Tell My Students with Jordan Almanzar
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 [email protected] 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!
To sort through the library of Kolbecast episodes, visit this page on the Kolbe website and use the filters to find what you’re looking for. Send your episode suggestions to [email protected]
Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant:
1 Kolbecast Relaunch
28 A Pessimist with Hope: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Esolen
198 The Sign of Our Salvation: Dr. Gilbert Lavoie on the Shroud of Jesus
191 A Window into the Ancient World with Mike Aquilina
179 Translation Tug of War with Dr. Matthew Minerd
188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres of Optimal Work
167 Sanity & Sanctity with Johanna Seagren of Interior Kingdom
204 Habits of Ownership with Jacob Imam of The College of St. Joseph the Worker
175 A Both-And Approach with Dr. Jonathan Sanford of The University fo Dallas
84 The Essence of Catholic Education and 157 Renewal, Revival, Variety, and Unity with Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society
123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea of The University of Mary, who is also featured on ep 213 This Is a Beginning
183 Gratuitous Gifts with Sherry Weddell
176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett
Daniel Bielinski on 139 Glorifying God through Film and 217 Spoilers of a Sort
92 Protect, Guide, Prepare, Empower with Cathy & Nicolai Lund
Charlie Mihaliak on 18 Homer and the Hunger Games and 208 A Mosaic of Experience as well as ep 213 This Is a Beginning
3 Dramatic Arts with Dolores Ann Mihaliak
8 Great Expectations with Colleen Carroll Campbell
Dr. Don Prudlo on ep 39 Reclaiming the Territory, 40 Windshield Time, 78 The Kolbe Man Show, and 111 What Treasures Remain
36 Embrace the Fifth Day with Therese Prudlo, who also appears on several other Kolbecast episodes
74 Special Teams: Kolbe Dads
214 A Long View with Dee-dee & Charlie Mihaliak, parents of five Kolbe grads
Dr. John Cuddeback on ep 166 Dwelling Together Richly
199 Do Good Work and Read Good Work with Jason Craig of Sword & Spade
60 Mission: Possible
61 Middle Ground
164 This Is Not a Kolbe Infomercial with Kolbe mom Lindsey
190 The School of Patience with Tricia Kavanagh, another Kolbe mom
209 Kolbe Kids Give Gems of Information with three of Tricia’s sons, one of whom also appears on ep 213 This Is a Beginning
173 A Deeper and Greater Joy with Kolbe alumni transitional Dcn. Charles Ohotnicky and Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi
215 New School Year Starter Kit with Dean of Admissions Jeanne Anne Ford and Customer Support Supervisor Colleen Pilon
118 Odysseys in Catholicism
45 Grace Perfects Nature with Dr. Peter Malinoski and Jody Garneau
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxie appears on several episodes including 21 To Live Fully Alive, 89 The Master Blueprint, 112 Cura Personalis: The Intro, 136 Cura Personalis: The Sequel, and 213 This Is a Beginning
140 Burnout Happens
100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth
119 The Hope Throughout with Tom & Noelle Crowe
134 For Tinkerers of All Ages with Kolbe dad and HAM radio enthusiast Chris Ranck
Kolbe Advising Manager Mrs. Ashley Massey’s Kolbecast debut was episode 66 Bonhomie à la Kolbe
105 Not Just for Special Occasions with small business owner, Kolbe homeschooling mother, and etiquette expert Rebecca Czarniecki--known professionally as Mrs. B
162 Let Latin Conquer You
220 Decoding Mythology to Reveal Christianity
32 Reflections of His Light with two Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa who are Kolbe alumnae; one tells a sweet story of leaving some “Easter eggs” for her younger sibling to find.
207 A Privilege of a Lifetime with Kolbe mom turned advisor Elyse Williams
63 The Saints Speak for Themselves with the Holy Heroes parents (also Kolbe parents) Ken and Kerri Davison
150 A Family Apostolate: Liturgical Living with Kendra Tierney
116 Things I Would Tell My Students with Jordan Almanzar
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 [email protected] 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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