What Do 1500s Monastic Communities and Your Homeschooling Family Have in Common?

What Do 1500s Monastic Communities and Your Homeschooling Family Have in Common?

June 25, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 299

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Dr. Katheryn Saunders discusses her book on deepening faith and family rhythms through Benedictine practices.

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: https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/products/9780800747589_having-spiritual-conversations-with-your-kids To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Christian Community in Homeschooling01:21 Dr. Katherine Saunders: Author and Background02:31 The Journey of Writing the Book05:59 Benedictine Practices for Modern Families14:16 Engaging Generations: Conversations and Faith Formation21:24 Apprenticing Children to Jesus vs. Parents22:17 Reflecting on Parenting and Faith23:56 The Role of Grandparents in Family Life25:39 Navigating Social Media and Family Expectations27:24 Shifting from Idealism to Reality in Parenting30:17 Curiosity Over Control in Parenting32:05 Intentional Power Sharing with Children36:27 Incorporating Humility into Family Dynamics

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