Homeschool Minnesota

Summary In this engaging conversation, Christine Devane shares insights about her children's book 'Elephant Beach,' which encourages children to embrace new experiences and friendships. The discussion delves into themes of shyness, kindness, and the importance of social interactions among children. Christine reflects on her experiences as a teacher and a mother, offering valuable advice on how to support shy children while fostering their social skills. The conversation also touches on the unexpected moments in parenting and the significance of consistency in encouraging children to step out of their comfort zones. Christine hints at her upcoming book that addresses themes of grief, showcasing her versatility as an author.   Links Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cn1c9w MACHE:  https://mache.org/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Christine Devane and Elephant Beach 01:38 The Story Behind Elephant Beach 04:04 Encouraging Shy Children 05:46 Teaching Kindness and Acceptance 07:10 The Adventures of Elephants and the Little Girl 07:35 Key Takeaways from the Book 09:41 Handling the Unexpected 12:21 The Importance of Consistency in Parenting 14:30 Looking Ahead: Future Projects   Keywords homeschooling, children's books, shyness, kindness, acceptance, parenting, social skills, reading, family, education  

Summary In this episode of Home School Minnesota, Dayle Annand and Mellany Zepelak delve into the importance of self-care, particularly for homeschooling parents. They explore what self-care truly means, its biblical foundations, and how it is essential for maintaining one's mental and spiritual health. The conversation emphasizes that self-care is not selfish but a necessary practice to avoid becoming 'dilapidated' in life. They discuss practical steps for self-care, the significance of resting, and how to connect with God as the source of strength and renewal. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to reflect on their self-care practices and take intentional steps towards improvement.   Links: Sanctuary of Home:  https://www.sanctuaryofhome.com/   MACHE: https://mache.org/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Self-Care Series 03:24 Understanding Self-Care 09:06 What Self-Care Is Not 10:12 Biblical Foundations of Self-Care 13:36 The Importance of Rest and Renewal 16:52 The Masterpiece Analogy 18:52 Avoiding Dilapidation: The Need for Self-Care 22:25 The Role of God's Love in Self-Care 24:22 Jesus as Our Source of Strength 29:30 Practical Steps for Self-Care 31:14 Invitation to Reflect on Self-Care   Keywords self-care, homeschooling, mental health, spiritual growth, family, rest, renewal, self-love, God, Jesus    

  Summary In this conversation, Dayle Annand and Lee Jenkins discuss innovative approaches to homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of mastery, resilience, and wonder in education. Jenkins shares his experiences and insights from his work with Crazy Simple Education, advocating for a hands-on, child-led learning environment that fosters a love for learning. The discussion covers practical strategies for implementing these concepts in homeschooling, the role of curriculum, and the significance of creating a supportive learning climate.   Links MACHE: https://mache.org/ Crazy Simple Education:  https://www.crazysimpleeducation.com/store     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling Insights 02:18 Avoiding Common Homeschooling Mistakes 03:39 The Crazy Simple Education Method 09:52 Mastery in Homeschooling 11:32 Creativity and Hands-On Learning 15:46 The Power of Hands-On Learning 16:58 Building Resilience Through Creativity 18:35 Creating a Climate of Wonder 20:07 The Importance of Performance in Learning 21:27 Pumping Up Wonder for Resilience 22:44 The Role of Curriculum in Homeschooling 24:35 Implementing Effective Learning Strategies 26:25 Listening to Children in Education 28:25 Embracing Mastery, Resilience, and Wonder     Keywords homeschooling, education, mastery, resilience, wonder, Crazy Simple Education, Lee Jenkins, curriculum, hands-on learning, teaching methods  

  Summary In this conversation, Dayle Annand from Homeschool Minnesota interviews Amy Buchmeyer from HSLDA about the current state of homeschooling legislation in Minnesota. They discuss the role of HSLDA in advocating for homeschool freedoms, the legislative landscape including key bills that could impact homeschooling, and specific concerns regarding vaccination laws and the definition of homeschooling. The conversation emphasizes the importance of parental rights in education and the ongoing efforts to protect homeschooling freedoms. In this conversation, Amy Buchmeyer discusses the implications of the Elford's plea in the context of homeschooling and criminal justice. The discussion highlights the impact of criminal records on the ability to homeschool, the lack of nuance in current laws, and the existing protections for children. The legislative process surrounding homeschooling laws in Minnesota is explored, including advocacy efforts by families and organizations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration in shaping education policy.   Links To become a member of MACHE:  https://mache.org/ To become a member of HSLDA: https://hslda.org/ To find out who is serving on the Legislative Working Group for the education bill: https://hslda.org/post/minnesota-senate-file-1740     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to HSLDA and Its Role 02:21 Minnesota Legislative Overview and Key Bills 05:02 Impact of Budget on Non-Public School Aid 09:14 Vaccination Legislation and Parental Rights 12:22 Concerns Over Homeschooling Definition and Regulations 19:34 Understanding Elford's Plea and Its Implications 20:31 The Impact of Criminal Records on Homeschooling 22:12 Nuances in Criminal Law and Homeschooling Rights 24:24 Existing Protections for Children in the System 26:14 The Legislative Process and Homeschool Advocacy 28:40 Current Status of the Homeschool Law in Minnesota 32:21 How Families Can Engage in Advocacy 34:15 The Importance of Community and Collaboration             Keywords HSLDA, homeschooling, Minnesota legislation, parental rights, education policy, vaccination laws, non-public school aid, homeschool definition, legislative advocacy, education freedom, Elford's plea, homeschooling, criminal justice, advocacy, Minnesota law, education policy, child safety, legislative process, homeschooling rights, community engagement  

God teaches us so much through nature and His natural world! What do gardening and parenting have in common? More than I realized! Today I share what I have observed as I learn a bit about gardening and seeing some parallels in parenting. Also, I reveal our summer series with Melany Zepelack! To hear more from Melany: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49cEqJR0crpjCwVhbidW1V?si=w2NMXzZiSJy8dFTzmzR64Q Her blog: https://www.sanctuaryofhome.com/blog.html To find Carpooling With Jesus: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Rb1OKaKBGdNDanRvndVvv?si=EpCNZfjIQ8aqURo0QwAdIw

Teaching our kids about their Christian history is a way to make their roots go deeper into their faith. Marilyn Boyer has just released the first of four church history books that will make up the Legends of Faith series, Early Church Fathers! In typical Marilyn Boyer style, this book is engaging for all ages with stories about people that will challenge and inspire. These stories are unforgettable! Check out Early Church Fathers at Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/early-church-fathers For more on her Notable Lives in History Box set: https://www.masterbooks.com/what-a-character-notable-lives-from-history-box-set Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators: https://mache.org/

Are you thinking about homeschooling? Have you been homeschooling for a couple of years and wondering if you're doing it right? Have you been homeschooling for years and hoping your kids aren't missing anything they need in life? This book is for you! Ginny Yurich gives us 10 principles of homeschooling that you give to your kids without realizing it and how that shapes them to become who God created them to be. Join us today as Ginny encourages us not to give up! To order Ginny's new book: Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just by Doing It https://a.co/d/6H4SQ1p To listen to Ginny's podcast, 1000 Hours Outside: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hoZOjyZOnY7y2io5lI18l?si=bhBdX5IjQueksyDhlWI4lA

She's back! We are excited to have another episode of MÂCHÉ Book Club just in time for relaxing, traveling, and beach days of summer! As always Susan gives wonderful recommendations for everyone in your family. Don't forget to check out the MÂCHÉ Book Club book list on Amazon so you can see all the books that were talked about on not only this episode but all our other Book Club episodes as well! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RCLMLEBP73VY?ref_=wl_share

Are you looking for a great curriculum to begin the Biblical foundation of finances with your children? Are you looking for a practical finance class to give to your teenager for a high school credit? Or are you looking for a great book to help you rethink the way you manage your finances as a family? Compass Financial Ministry has some great options for you! Dan Nicewander tells us all about the curriculum they have for students ages 5-graduation and even into college! These are comprehensive, Biblical approaches to finance to help your child grow to think in a healthy way and set them up for success. https://compassfinancialministry.org/store/

What do you do when you have multiple ages and stages to homeschool? How do you do individual work with each child when needed and also keep that toddler busy? If you've ever had any of those questions, this is the podcast for you! Join our conversation with Kelly about how to balance things and to give yourself grace in times when things just don't go right. Tips and tricks from a couple of veteran homeschooling moms!

Sometimes we need a Bible that brings it all together for our family in an easy, but, thoughtful way. This is the Bible that does that! If you are looking for a great way to bring the Bible to life and start great conversations as a family, check this one out. Katelyn talks with us all about how this Bible works and how she has used it with her family! To order the True Story Bible: https://www.masterbooks.com/true-story-bible MACHE: www.mache.org

Science can be intimidating for parents to teach., but, today we have a great answer to that problem--Let's Talk Science! Carrie Lindquist is the author of the K-4 science curriculum and discusses why she wrote it and how she made it so parent-friendly. We also talk about the online classes that go along with the books that include not only a read aloud of the lessons, but, video of Carrie and her boys doing the hands-on parts of the lessons as well! This is a great way to take a bit of pressure off your plate as a homeschool parent! Master Books Let's Talk Science curriculum: https://www.masterbooks.com/lets-talk-science Master Books Academy online Let's Talk Science classes: https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/course/letstalksciencelevel1 MACHE: https://mache.org/

Start off your day with a time of intentional discipleship with your family using Morning Baskets! Morning Baskets are curated groups of materials--books, coloring pages, Bible studies, music--that you can use to guide you in talking with your family about theology, world-view, and relationships. They can be used anytime of the day, but are called morning baskets because usually homeschooling families start their day with them. This time with Morning Baskets can be as long or short as it fits with the schedule of the day! Kristy Smith and Katelyn Morris talk about the importance of biblical discipleship, setting intentional relational family time, and how they have utilized Morning Baskets in their family and homeschool! Check out pre-packaged Morning Baskets here: https://www.masterbooks.com/books/morning-baskets

Speech and Debate is not just for the outgoing, argumentative child it's for every child! Christy Shipe from NCFCA will discuss with us the history of speech and debate clubs in homeschooling and the importance of what it adds to a student's skill set. So much is done in communication as our kids launch into the world and this organization can help with building up a solid foundation of communication, apologetics, and confidence. To learn more you can visit their website at https://ncfca.org/ For more information on Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators (MÂCHÉ) you can visit our website at https://mache.org/

Praying for our teen boys is essential for them to become godly men. Brooke, a mother of 2 teenage boys, talks about her upcoming companion book to Praying for Teen Girls as a guideline on how to pray for your boys and challenge them when needed. She is passionate about covering our kids in prayer and has a podcast, Million Praying Moms, which helps lead in prayer for our children daily. You can save 30% on Brooke's book when you pre-order from Baker Books: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/598735 You can find Brooke's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/00oFF2t7GXFoEZ1cIv6xgo?si=c5_chnZWT6yALcGEz2V0uw

Praying for our teen daughters is one of the most important things we can do as parents. In this episode, Stacey Thacker discusses her upcoming book, Praying for Teen Girls: Partner with God for the Heart of Your Daughter, as an encouragement and guideline for parents raising teen girls. Stacey gives us 4 of her 7 key areas to pray for your daughter as well as encouragement to unlock the power of parenting through prayer in this episode. Save 30% when you pre-order at Baker Books: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/598736 You can find more about Stacey and her other publications at www.staceythacker.com

Many times as homeschooling parents we spend a lot of time on discipling our kids' hearts and minds and aren't always sure about teaching them to maintain their physical health. With so many other things to think about we put PE on the back of the priority list. Signing our children up for sports and other activities are great, but, how do you maintain a lifestyle of physical health? Master Books Academy and John Stamper have a great answer to this dilemma! Join us in this episode as we discuss the importance of a lifestyle of fitness and the classes that John teaches from K-12! Master Books Academy P.E. Class: https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/course/physicaleducationk1 https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/course/physicaleducation23 https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/course/physcialeducation4-6 https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/course/physicaleducation78 John's Book, Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education: https://www.masterbooks.com/conflicted Courage to Stand: Profiles in Enduring Fatih: https://www.masterbooks.com/courage-to-stand

Can we give our kids curriculum that is “neutral”? Is there such a thing as a neutral curriculum? How can we best give our children a solid Biblical foundation in their education? These are questions that Nicki answers in today's episode. Join us as we discuss the importance of relying on God and His plan for our kids including what type of curriculum we chose to teach. To find Nicki's blog post on this subject: https://nickitruesdell.com/christian-homeschooling-and-the-good-and-the-beautiful-curriculum/ For Elizabeth Urbanowicz's video on this topic: https://youtu.be/N0K6bR6qvVw To listen to Nicki's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MpilIFNVZi5mk1JcjG5JL?si=ItTV74sCQCGkCnKOhCKRGA

“Reading and learning challenges can be overcome, affordable and in a reasonable amount of time with Master Books's WowzaBrain online learning courses.” (Master Books Academy)This course, which works with children who have reading challenges, also works for training anyone to be a better reader and have a better grasp of English! WowzaBrain utilizes games used to help parents help their children succeed not only in reading but in math and other subjects as well as attention span, visual processing speed, and more! You can check it out here: WowzaBrain Better Letters: https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/course/wowzaletters WowzaBrain: Brain Ready Reading: https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/course/wowzabrainbrainreadyreading WowzaBrain: Brain-Connected Reading: https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/course/wowzabrainconnectedreading

30 years ago God gave Patti the vision to leave her volunteer position with the Girl Scouts and start something that with disciple girls in the foundations of the Word of God, so she started American Heritage Girls. She had no idea that 30 years later there would be troops in every state and all over the world raising up girls into godly young women who are confident in their identity in Christ and with vision and purpose! Today, Patti talks with us all about the process of starting AHG and also goes into the importance of choosing extra-curricular activities for our children that align with our faith. To find out all about American Heritage Girls and how to start a troop or find a troop near you: https://americanheritagegirls.org/ To order Patti's book, “Why Curse the Darkness When You Can Light a Candle?”: https://store.americanheritagegirls.org/products/why-curse-the-darkness-when-you-can-light-a-candle?srsltid=AfmBOooSbqTolUhtqej8_atOWRdsuP_RDTbf8-EsLI5PoWsnbPVODSD5 To find the Raising Godly Girls podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xYW29TBukmcyq6dSpM5Wv?si=BXH0HTmUSiG7MKB63BWi4A

Greta is a second-generation homeschool mom of 4 who was lead to write this book as a response to not only today's culture, but, her husband's confession and journey out of a porn addiction and how that impacted their family. This book equips parents to have age-appropriate, honest, and hope-filled conversations about porn with their kids of any age. She helps navigate the tough conversations and dealing with porn issues for children of all ages by creating a safe space and loving, open relationships within the family. Resources for people who are struggling with the impact of porn in their life: *For a wife who is dealing with a partner or spouse who is walking though porn use or addiction, I recommend this book https://a.co/d/aRgDVEj and this organization https://fightforloveministries.org/ for help. *For anyone looking for help with recovery, I highly recommend this ministry https://puredesire.org/ They are especially helpful with men who are struggling and wives who are dealing with betrayal trauma. *For women who are dealing with porn use and addiction, I recommend this book https://a.co/d/bKTnjjm *For parents whose kids have been exposed to pornography or are using pornography, I recommend my book https://a.co/d/3MyDLl1

“Mom, I'm bored!!!” How many times have you heard that from your child? What do you do? What should you do? In this episode, we dive into boredom! What does boredom give our kids? How should we, as parents, react to our children being bored? What are some things we can do to set up our home for success? Join me today as we explore the importance of boredom!

In this episode, we sit down with Brock Eastman of David C Cook Publishing to dive into the world of The Action Bible. Join us as Brock shares the story behind this dynamic and visually captivating retelling of biblical narratives, how it's resonating with readers of all ages, and the impact it's making in bringing the Bible to life in a whole new way. Don't miss this insightful conversation on faith, creativity, and the power of storytelling! Brock also tells us how The Action Bible and the Faith Action Bible can be an important tool in discipling our family! To find The Action Bible, The Faith Action Bible, and all the products relating to them: https://www.theactionbible.com/shop The Action Bible on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theactionbible?si=1VpOZ3VVsdcQZACu To find The Action Bible in audio on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NvPcsMZgsL1ylHxWyKmV7?si=aVrYsaCNQ7y6A3cA3-jmNw

Matt Hammitt has been on the Strong Families, Strong Communities tour with Kirk Cameron and Brave Books with the vision of recapturing the biblical vision of victory, reawaken our Christian birthright of courage, and remind us that true revival comes from strengthening our families first. “We aren't working for victory, we are working FROM victory!” Matt talks about the tour and also his journey as the lead singer of Sanctus Real from 1996-2016 and stepping down to be home with his own family and their journey through the chronic illness of their son, Bowen. Join us to be encouraged from Matt Hammitt! If you are interested in Brave Books, you can listen to our most recent episode with the CEO and you can also visit their website: https://www.bravebooks.us

“Too many boys are turning to virtual worlds of television, video games, digital media, and the internet to find realms they can conquer and areas where they can excel. The result of this virtual conquest is often apathy, apparent rebellion, or outright resistance to real-world challenge.” This is why Trail Life USA is such an answer to prayer for families with boys! Trail Life USA gives boys a chance to conquer the great outdoors and life skills with the mentorship of godly men who pour into these boys the Biblical values we all hold dear. Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, discusses the beginning of the program as well as the vision and mission of this important organization. For more information on troops near you, or to begin a troop in your church, go to this link: https://www.traillifeusa.com/

So many times we think about celebrations with our family and how can we make holidays and special seasons more memorable. One thing I hear often is, “What do you do about Easter?” Well, today Kirsten Hitchcock from David C Cook Publishing is telling us all about their new Lent and Easter season event, Around the Table: A Taste of Passover. This package includes 5 Bible lessons and a handbook for doing your own Seder celebration with your children, friends, and family during this season. The Bible lessons can be done 4 before Holy Week and one the week after Easter. The handbook breaks down all you need for the Seder celebration from shopping lists to the entire outline of the story and what to say when during the meal. It is such a great opportunity to help our children understand the roots of Jesus and His redemptive story in the Old Testament as we celebrate and remember His death and resurrection from the New Testament. It will become a family tradition! To purchase the download of Around the Table: A Taste of Passover, you can go to this link: https://wonderink.org/easter-sunday-school-lessons/ To see more of what David C Cook Publishers has to offer, go to this link: https://davidccook.org/

Brave Books has a lot of new, exciting projects coming up and Trent Talbot, CEO of Brave Books, joins us to talk about them! Trent tells us all about Brave+, a new streaming service for your family with content for everyone. For more information on Brave Books, click here: https://bravebooks.us/

Rhiannon Rutledge is a homeschooling mom who has written a guidebook on how to create spaces in your home to heal, connect, find joy, and peace. In this episode, she discusses their homeschool journey and life journey that has lead her to write this guidebook to help you process and begin to invite what you need into your home with ultimately Jesus being the center of it all. You can find Rhiannon's brand new e-book by visiting the Instagram page, Authentically.magazine, or by emailing authentically.mag@gmail.com to write to her and receive it. If you mention Homeschool Minnesota, you will get it for $12.99!

Another episode of Book Club with great recommendations from Susan Prigge for readers of all ages! If you are wondering when you go to the library what are good books for your family and what is safe for your children this is for you! To access the book list of ALL recommended books from every Book Club episode, click here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RCLMLEBP73VY?ref_=wl_share

Do you feel like, as a mom, you are dropping the ball? Do you see what others can accomplish and struggle to keep up? Are you feeling like you are letting your family down? All of these feelings are real and genuine and today I talk with my friend, Erin McGhee from Missouri Homeschool Alliance all about our mom guilt and what we can do to overcome! You can find Erin on her podcast, Show Me Homeschool, at www.showmehomeschool.com

A Biblical look into raising sons and daughters with Dr. Michael Thiessen of the Ezra Institute and Pastor of Royal Spring Chapel in Georgetown, KY. For more information on the Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ For more information on the Family Apologetics Camp in Minnesota and Texas: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/events/

Have you been looking for something to start conversation with your family about the things of God? Are you looking for something easy to do and quick too? Then you need to tune in to the Carpooling for Jesus podcast with Pastor Justin! Each 5 minute daily episode is packed with awesome Bible truths and character designed to open up further conversation with you and your kids! Find Carpooling with Jesus anywhere you find podcasts! YouTube: https://youtube.com/@carpoolingwithjesus?feature=shared Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carpooling-with-jesus-daily-devotional-podcast-for/id1785271797 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Rb1OKaKBGdNDanRvndVvv?si=48JFJJcbReqPFN5WP_tOUg

Are you looking for a devotional, discipleship-driven, Bible curriculum for your family and homeschool? Amy Hunter's book, Taking Root, may be exactly what you're looking for! In this book, Amy mixes hands-on activities with solid Bible teaching to lead families on a discovery of who God is and how the Bible applies to them. To find Amy's book, you can go here: https://a.co/d/3A7inql For more information on Amy's other books and homeschooling planners, visit her website: https://healthyhappyfarm.com/

This book covers everything from How to Make Friends to How to Save and Spend Money! Everything a kid would need to become more independent and confident is in this book. Sandy Silverthorne not only writes in an engaging and humorous way to kids, he also illustrated the book with wonderful illustrations that your kids will find fun to look at. To pre-order this book, click here: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/598763 To enjoy Sandy Silverthorne's website, click here: https://sandysilverthornebooks.com/books/ To view Sandy Silverthorne's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@sandysilverthorne?si=O9H9O-aZ__dF8JUx

Is church a busy part of your life? Is each member of the family going in different directions when it comes to church? Is it taking the place of solid family discipleship? Dr. Michael Thiessen is a fellow with the Ezra Institute and pastor of Royal Spring Chapel as well as a homeschooling father and husband. He has a passion for discipleship of the entire family and seeing strong marriages and Christian families reaching out to their community. For the book, Parenting in the Pew, click here: https://a.co/d/9UZPSgj For information on the Ezra Institute go here: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ For more information on the Ezra Institute's Family Camp in Minnesota, click here: http://www.ezrainstitute.com/family-camp-usa/

It's that time of year again—time to plan on attending the MÂCHÉ Convention! This year's convention will be held at the DECC in Canal Park in Duluth for the first time in 9 years. Karen, our convention director, talks with us today all about the details of the convention and what to expect! Join us to hear all about the keynote speakers, workshops, events, and plans for the 2025 MÂCHÉ Convention! To register: https://mache.org/event/2025-convention/ For information about the Used Curriculum Sale: used.curriculum@mache.org Here is the form to register for Used Curriculum Sale for sellers https://forms.gle/J2PcvgTCUFQQGszB9 For information about free Pastor's and Wife's registration contact: adam.carlson@mache.org For information about Leadership Forum: dayle.annand@mache.org For information about the Silent Auction: Silent Auction will be in-person with on-line bidding. You can check out the auction at: https://mache.betterworld.org/auctions/mache2025 Bidding starts at 8am on Friday, May 16 and ends at noon on Saturday, May 17. You can pick up your items from 12-2pm. To sign up as a volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNq1RbF2WdaSpPcEhXeq6VBQ9u3_P-7kPUQ3yft9Ia505wSQ/viewform

Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson holds a PhD in cell and developmental biology from Harvard University and serves as a research biologist, author, and speaker with Answers in Genesis. Dr. Jeanson has published several peer-reviewed papers in secular journals comparing DNA to understand the true origin of species, the findings of which have been ground-breaking. In this episode Dr. Jeanson talks about his findings and how it impacts not only science, but history and our understanding of ancient civilizations and our relationship to each other and the historic Biblical account. To find Dr. Jeanson's book, you can go here: https://answersingenesis.org/search/?q=Traced To view his YouTube series on Traced: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1v9pqs4w1mzxnSlpFs-QmE-cAFm12398&si=zOhWZRCJ-VtlF_88

Speaking Proudly is a speech competition sponsored by the Metro Republican Women for girls ages 15-18 who are in public school, private school, charter school, or homeschooled! This competition will be held on November 5th, 2025 at the State Capitol and offers $6,000 in combined prize money for the top 3 girls. Join us as Jeanette and Stacy talk about their experience, as moms, when their daughters went through the competition in 2023 and all the opportunities that have come to the girls since. To find out more about Speaking Proudly and to register your daughter, you can go to this link: https://speakingproudly.org/

What is a Shemama and how do you become one? Listen in with Abby Joy as she talks about what that all means and how it affects our family and our vision for homeschooling and raising kids. Little Pilgrim's Progress: https://a.co/d/dP9LI0f Mansoul Chronicles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/198997533X?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_1GAX6PZZ72RY0YBXR71B The Who What Why Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FRD2JV7?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1733769342&sr=8-1 Daily Grace Co.: https://www.amazon.com/stores/The-Daily-Grace-Co./author/B09D19G2V5?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1733769401&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true MN Homeschool Mom Retreat: https://familystylelearning.wordpress.com/retreat/

Nicki Truesdell is a wife, homeschool mom of 5, an author and a blogger! Her book, Anyone Can Homeschool, breaks down homeschooling into bite-sized pieces that can be tackled easily by a new homeschooling parent. In this episode we talk about the importance of discipleship of your children and what it actually takes to homeschool! You can find Nicki's blog at https://nickitruesdell.com/ You can find her book here: https://nickitruesdell.com/anyone-can-homeschool-the-book/

America's history can be a controversial subject depending on the source of the information you are reading. William Federer, an author, speaker, and renown historian, has spent years researching and writing about God's hand in American History from presidential quotes to historical events. Join us today to listen as he talks about the importance of teaching our children REAL American History. To find out more about the books and resources from American Minute, you can visit this link: https://americanminute.com/

Marxism is an ideology that has permeated cultures, education, and even churches which makes it difficult for those holding fast to a pure Biblical worldview. What is Marxism? How has it made its way into the church and potentially into our lives as Christians? How can we combat this as Christians? Patricia Engler traveled to the very beginnings of Marxism and researched its roots to write this book. In this episode she discusses what she found and how we, as Biblical Christians, can uphold a solid worldview and teach that Biblical worldview to our children. You can find her book here: https://answersingenesis.org/search/?refinement=store&q=Modern+Marxism One of the books brought up in this episode, Faultlines, can be found here: https://answersingenesis.org/store/product/fault-lines/ Another book, Sherpherds for Sale, can be found here: https://a.co/d/d2eD98n To find Patricia's podcast for Answers in Genesis, Zero Compromise, you can go Spotify or wherever you find podcasts!

Patricia Engler is a Christian Apologetics speaker, author, and podcast host for Answers in Genesis. In her book, Prepare to Thrive: A Survival Guide for Christian Students, she outlines how Christian students can prepare themselves for leaving home and going to college. In this episode, she outlines the 3 types of personal foundations students need to have in order to maintain a growing faith in Jesus. You can find Patricia's book here: https://answersingenesis.org/store/product/prepare-thrive/ To find the book, Already Compromised, mentioned in this episode you can go here: https://answersingenesis.org/store/product/already-compromised-book/

What about those pesky chores? This is a big question that I hear from families. What age do you start expecting them to do things.. what is appropriate for each age group…how do you keep them accountable…allowance or no allowance? These are age-old questions all parents face at one time or another throughout their time of raising their children, sometimes more frequently than others. In this episode I talk about chores and all that encompasses them: How to maintain a schedule, what to expect from each age group, how to address allowance, and the importance of keeping the schedule loosely.

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The state and federal government wants to give money to homeschooling families under the umbrella of “School Choice”. What does this mean for you, your family, and the future of homeschooling? Is this a blessing or something else? Aby Rinella has done a lot of research into this topic and shares with us all that she has learned. Join us as we discuss the origins of school choice and what is really behind the money. For more information on this subject you can go here: https://homeschoolidaho.org/school-choice/

MÂCHÉ offers a lot of different resources for homeschooling families and one of those experiences is graduation! If you are wanting to celebrate your graduating senior, this is for you. Keith Soencksen talks all about MÂCHÉ''s Graduation ceremony and reception, how you can get involved, and why it's important. For more information email Keith at graduation@mache.org

DNA is the very foundation and building block of life. Dr. Rivera calls it God's “recipe book” for all life in her new book DNA, God, and You from Master Books. Join us as Dr. Rivera talks about how to bring this amazing science to your homeschooled students from Middle School through High School! DNA, God, and You!: https://www.masterbooks.com/dna-god-and-you The Work of Your Hand: https://www.masterbooks.com/the-work-of-your-hand Intro to Forensic Science (High School course with Labs): https://www.masterbooks.com/intro-to-forensic-science-set Replacing Darwin: https://www.masterbooks.com/replacing-darwin Traced: https://www.masterbooks.com/traced YouTube series with Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson: The New History of the Human Race: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1v9pqs4w1mwrGlCET76Rs99Fx0EfJXE4&si=dus_nBhyMr3ZD9nV Traced: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1v9pqs4w1mzxnSlpFs-QmE-cAFm12398&si=g5vZyft3CQ1Z9DVj

Bringing a vision for the world to our children can be a challenge! Abby Joy has awesome strategies for stepping up as a family to instill a passion and vision for cultures and people around the world. Join us as she shares the importance of World Schooling to our families! For more information on Feed My Starving Children: https://www.fmsc.org/ Give Your Child the World: https://a.co/d/hAag2Ld Operation World: https://operationworld.org/ Go Global: https://cultivatedlearning.org/go-global/ Gather ‘Round: https://gatherroundhomeschool.com/ World Watch News: https://worldwatch.news/

This is the episode you've been waiting for without realizing it! Kirk Martin has helped thousands of parents learn to calmly parent our children who are strong-willed, always one step ahead, or neurodivergent. Kirk is a homeschool dad who understands the pressures of parenting and home educating at the same time and addresses these parenting issues with humor, compassion, and wisdom. To find out more about Kirk and to listen to his podcast “Calm Parenting” you can follow these links: www.celebratecalm.com https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZWuMa7fheULcg93VU2S9a?si=5uUMKURzQiaKSb3wmY5UTA

Mellany is a blogger, a MN homeschool mom, and a passionate home maker. She shares with us how we can create a sanctuary in our homes for our children and family to thrive. Join us for an encouraging and challenging time of taking stock of our vision for our home and how we can begin to really walk in what God has called us to do. To find Mellany's blog, go to www.sanctuaryofhome.com