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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 59 MIN

Public Speaking: An MODG Grad's Journey from Homeschool Debates to the UN

from Light of the Faith: Catholic Formation for Classical Educators

MODG Alum Paul Habsburg (Class of 2020) joins the MODG community to discuss his journey in public speaking. Paul Habsburg has utilized his MODG skills in a variety of ways, including as a diplomatic trainee with the Order of Malta. This Order is a Catholic organization founded in the twelfth century which is dedicated to upholding human dignity through helping those in need, especially those in the midst of war or natural disaster.7:28 How MODG prepped Paul for public debate.15:30 The appeal of a clean logical system, exemplified by both MODG and TAC19:54 Paul’s experience in the United Nations and the Order of Malta28:45 On gaining the ability to problem solve, and how MODG classes helped37:07 Q&A hosted by Laura Berquist and Chris Sebastian"I have made the right choice, doing Mother of Divine Grace School and Thomas Aquinas College...if I were given the choice a thousand times over, it would be very easy all those thousand times to make the same choice." - Paul Habsburg (36:24)________________________________MODG exists to help Catholic families raise their children in a living Catholic culture in their homes, mentoring them in using the MODG Catholic classical curriculum to lead their children to good judgment concerning the good, true and beautiful.Visit our Virtual Open House and learn how we can help you build a Catholic culture in your home, too!https://modg.org/virtualopenhouse

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MODG Alum Paul Habsburg (Class of 2020) joins the MODG community to discuss his journey in public speaking. Paul Habsburg has utilized his MODG skills in a variety of ways, including as a diplomatic trainee with the Order of Malta. This Order is a...

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