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Back to EpisodesWhat Do 1500s Monastic Communities and Your Homeschooling Family Have in Common?
Description
In this episode, Dr. Katheryn Saunders discusses her new book 'Having Spiritual Conversations with Your Kids,' exploring practical ways to deepen faith and build healthy family rhythms through ancient Benedictine practices adapted for modern families.
Links:
To order Having Spiritual Conversations with Your Kids:
To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ:
https://homeschoolminnesota.org/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Christian Community in Homeschooling
01:21 Dr. Katherine Saunders: Author and Background
02:31 The Journey of Writing the Book
05:59 Benedictine Practices for Modern Families
14:16 Engaging Generations: Conversations and Faith Formation
21:24 Apprenticing Children to Jesus vs. Parents
22:17 Reflecting on Parenting and Faith
23:56 The Role of Grandparents in Family Life
25:39 Navigating Social Media and Family Expectations
27:24 Shifting from Idealism to Reality in Parenting
30:17 Curiosity Over Control in Parenting
32:05 Intentional Power Sharing with Children
36:27 Incorporating Humility into Family Dynamics