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Maggie and Nicole share their years of expertise working with students, outlining what parents and students can expect both developmentally and academically...

Kolbe Academy invites families to join in prayer for the conclave and the future of the Church, with a simple guide to help you participate from home.

Classical education, in its concern with answering and exploring the fundamental questions of human life, is something we can never “graduate from.”

“They are children of God and they are worthy of an education that reflects God’s beauty.”

As a parent and adult observer of art, Kolbe Academy’s Art History course taught me...

Kolbecast episodes tell success stories, seek guidance for getting there, and offer accompaniment to those along the way.

Host of EWTN’s More2Life podcast, founder of CatholicCounselors.com, and developer of the CatholicHÔM app Greg Popcak joins the Kolbecast to share his wisdom..

Clinical counselor Art and psychologist Laraine Bennett join the Kolbecast to discuss anxiety and mental health, the temperaments, their recent publications...

Kolbe Academy is pleased to announce an expansion of its dual credit program through a new partnership with Catholic International University.

Author, editor, and professor Joseph Pearce joins the Kolbecast to introduce his new book...

Welcome to the month of April! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: FORGIVENESS.

First introduced to Fulton Sheen through her research on his famous converts, historian Cheryl Hughes tells the fascinating story of Fulton Sheen’s life.

Joan Watson joins the Kolbecast to share everything you need to know about the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Kenna Millea joins the Kolbecast to discuss the ins and outs of relationships under a Catholic lens...

AMDG. “When a child opens a book, I don’t want him to be overwhelmed by what’s on the page. I want him to open the book and be excited.”

Hear from a Kolbe alum on his experience at Kolbe Academy and how it paved the foundation for this time at JPCatholic.

Looking for a new way to engage your children during this Lent?

Our Kindergarten program is lovingly crafted for families who cherish a classical, Catholic approach to learning, building beautifully on the foundation...

Welcome to the month of March! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: RESPECT.

Nurturing Little Hearts: Discover Kolbe Academy’s Preschool Program

“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...

Charlie Mihaliak steps on stage to share an inspiring message about the importance of education in the current cultural moment...

From sea monsters and magic spells to archery contests and family reunions, this book has something for everyone...

Kolbe Alumna & WCC Class of 2026 Magdalena Mortensen tells her experience with Wyoming Catholic College's PEAK program.

At the heart of the College of St. Joseph the Worker is a commitment to forming students who are grounded in their Catholic faith.

College decisions have you feeling overwhelmed? Join Kolbe students Bella, Jeremiah, and Gianna as they share their experiences attending...

Welcome to the month of February! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: PRUDENCE.

What is classical education, exactly?

Kolbe seniors Ignatius, Dhilan, and Agnes join the Kolbecast to share an insider look at life as a Kolbe student.

What questions should homeschool parents be asking halfway through the academic year?

Check out the top 10 podcast episodes from 2024. Top guests include Dr. Kevin Majeres, Bobby & Dan Angel, and more!

The tragic play slowly unravels the story of the downfall of the infamous king, Agamemnon. From murder to unexpected Biblical connections...

Welcome to the month of January! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: FORTITUDE.

Pat Millea joins the Kolbecast to share his journey from parish work to beginning an integrated Catholic therapy center.

Kolbe science teacher of almost 30 years Leslie Spencer has stories to tell. Before she joined the Kolbe team, Leslie lived in a yurt in China...

Belinda shares the lessons she learned raising and homeschooling her seven children...

Join our conversation with Catholic pilgrimage leader and podcaster Joan Watson to discuss her experience in Catholic ministry...

The Humanities Series is back! Join Bonnie, Jordan, and Steven for the grand finale of The Iliad.

Welcome to the month of December! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: PURITY.

Trying to find the right college for you? Join Wyoming Catholic College President Kyle Washut and alumna Catherine Mershon for a virtual tour of campus life.

Advisors Rylan Buchanan and Krysten Pizzurro join Kolbecast to share an insider-look at how the academic advisor team collaborates with parents and students...

Welcome to the month of November! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: COURTESY.

Amb. Eduard Hapsburg, archduke of Austria and ambassador of Hungary to the Holy See, joins the Kolbecast...

In this episode of the Kolbecast, we break down every stage of the college application process...

Wishing you could engage with your kids on their Greek literature course? Or trying to read the Iliad for the first time yourself?

When COVID-19 broke out, Kathleen decided to enroll her daughter in Kolbe Academy until the pandemic ended...and she's stuck around.

Why do my kids always fidget during school? Why am I always overstimulated by loud noises? Why does my house feel tense right now? Find out why...

Founding dean of CUA business school and Forbes contributing writer Dr. Andrew Abela promises that “super habits” are the secret to a successful—and happy— life

Welcome to the month of October! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: FRIENDSHIP.

The group discusses their own progress reading The Iliad with their families; the benefit to seeing a time before Christ, and more...

In an age where the search for truth, beauty, and goodness can feel like an uphill battle, celebrating Hobbit Day offers a unique opportunity for families.

Monsignor Shea spoke to Kolbe supporters and friends at the Leaders in Catholic Education event the night before 2024 commencement. Listen to his speak now...

Jake is now a professional artist and calligrapher. On today's episode, he shares the history of calligraphy and why it is so important...

Dr. Kuebler began his academic as an English major at Catholic University of America before transitioning to biology for his master's and doctoral degrees.

Looking back on four years and more than 220 episodes of the Kolbecast since its relaunch in August 2020...

Welcome to the beginning of the 2024-25 school year and the liturgical year of CHARITY!

Listen in as the group makes ready to set sail by defining terms, musing on the humanities in general, and drawing upon René Girard and his book The Scapegoat.

Dr. Kevin Majeres rejoins the Kolbecast for a discussion on anxiety: one of the most common, but also most misunderstood, emotions.

The high school years are formative as teenagers develop autonomy and independence in the world.

We are excited to welcome new teachers and staff for the 2024-2025 school year!

Dan Bielinski rejoins us on this special bonus episode to describe storytelling decisions and discussions related to his feature film, End of the Rope...

We’re all searching for something forgotten. Trae describes his search for reintroduction to reality through both foundational texts and sense experiences.

Just enrolled? Considering enrolling? Returning but feeling overwhelmed? Today’s episode is for you.

As parents of five Kolbe alumni, Charlie and Dee-Dee Mihaliak have a wealth of experience with Kolbe and home education.

As we gather to celebrate the birth of our nation this Fourth of July, it’s a perfect opportunity to reflect on the values of faith, freedom, and family...

Our 2024 commencement ceremony featured voices of experience ranging from new graduates and experienced teachers to ancient philosophers and modern novelists.

We live in unprecedented times—or do we? Can a classics degree set you back in the job hunt? What do you do when primary sources seem daunting?

Kolbe moms and advisors Krysten Pizzurro and Jennifer Thomas share the wisdom they’ve gained from their lived experience of homeschooling on base.

Experienced Kolbe mom Deirdre Mundy joins us in this second half of a two-part conversation on the lessons and insights she’s gained from homeschooling...

Current Kolbe students and brothers Jacob, Gabriel, and James visited today and shared about their day-to-day lives and experiences with Kolbe!

Three Kolbe alumni share some of their favorite memories of homeschooling, providing words of encouragement and advice to current and prospective families!

Elyse Williams puts the day-to-day of homeschooling life into perspective of the bigger picture!

Margaret Malek discusses identifying priorities, trusting God to multiply resources, and her family’s three big goals: love God, each other, and learning.

Kaiser discusses how he lives out his desire to love more like God loves while having a career, a job, and a vocation all at once.

Jacob Imam discuses how structural flaws in current higher education tend to cause an “ongoing adolescence” and more...

Are you interested in learning more about Kolbe's classical curriculum? Take a listen for a deep dive into part of Kolbe’s curriculum...

Deirdre shares reasons why her family chooses for traditional homeschool options and year-round school rather than online classes and summer breaks, and more...

You may be experiencing new anxiety about the future and a big question: “How do I apply to college as a homeschooled student?”‍

Music can be a kind of beauty that stretches your soul; the way that “classical” music can build stamina, attention, and the ability to sit with something new..

In the 200 episodes since we rebooted the Kolbecast, we’ve heard from a lot of significant voices...

Welcome to May. This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: Diligence

Welcome to April. This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: OBEDIENCE. Saying “yes” to the loving will of God and those He has set over us.

If you want to make boys into men, it requires a brotherhood of men to set a disciplined example.

The Shroud of Turin—a burial cloth evidencing Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection—has become a research focus for Dr. Gilbert Lavoie...

Children don’t come with instruction manuals, so having resources to help road map out various challenges can benefit everyone in a family...

Welcome to March! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: TEMPERANCE: Enjoying things in a proper, balanced way

Today’s episode demystifies the self-paced program and describes upcoming changes that will streamline and improve Kolbe’s asynchronous course offerings.

Brothers Bobby and Dan Angel visit with Bonnie and Steven today about how the human soul is meant to be challenged toward greatness.

Therese Prudlo and Catholic Art History Podcast Amanda Shepard speak about experiencing art and introducing it to children...

Erin & Michael O’Donnell share their experience with Kolbe, how they transitioned to college, and more...

With voices representing multiple stages of parenthood, the group’s discussion reflects the liturgical year and the practicalities of daily living.

Mike Aquilina joins the Kolbecast for a discussion about the pre- and post-Incarnation world.

When I started classes at Franciscan in 2022, my transition from high school to college felt easy & smooth, because Kolbe had prepared me so well academically.

Welcome to February! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: CHEERFULNESS: Looking on the bright side.

Tricia Kavanagh joins the Kolbecast from Ontario, Canada, to share her approach, insights, and outlook on both work and rest.

St. John Paul the Great had a great love for the integration of physical activities and virtues. That passion is built into Kolbe’s approach and curriculum...

 In this episode, Dr. Kevin Majeres, Catholic psychiatrist and co-founder of Optimal Work, brings words of wisdom for the start of a new calendar year.

Bonnie, Steven, and Jordan talk about the apocalyptic side of Advent, share favorite Christmas and New Years family traditions, and more...

Happy New Year! This month we are celebrating the monthly virtue: FIDELITY: Being faithful to promises and commitments.

With topics such as the discipline and work ethic required of both music and a Kolbe education and the formative music of folks’ teenage years...