The Oikos Family Podcast

Sonja gives a quick update on the status of the out of stock items on the Oikos store. Many of which we have made audiobooks for, so that you can continue with the lessons related to these titles. Audiobooks are a wonderful support for children, and adults, who struggle with reading, and they can develop a true love of literature. Sonja shares a personal testimony of the value of audiobooks in her family, with special thanks to Tape Aids for The Blind, as they were one of the very few places to find audiobooks in South Africa before the digital age. Please consider joining the Oikos Patron Family to support us in this work – https://patron.com/oikos –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Website: https://www.oikosfamily.co.za Patreon: https://patreon.com/oikos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/oikosfamily/ Facebook: @oikosfamilyministries Instagram: @oikoslifestyle Twitter: @oikosfamily

Sonja shares some exciting good news, encourages you to play board games, and shares some stories to support you in casting off your burdens.

Sonja shares some serious changes taking places in Oikos in 2022.

It's a variety show this week, with topics of Joy, Hope, Audiobooks, and Camping.

Sonja encourages you to let your lights shine as you enter 2022.

Sonja reflects on 2021 and shares an activity she did at the end of each year with her children.

A real life example of looking for joy in the trials.

Sonja reflects on 2021 and encourages you to find the silver lining.

Sonja shares a short story from the audiobook for The King's Daughter and Other Stories for Girls.

Sonja shares a short story from the audiobook for The King's Daughter and Other Stories for Girls.

Sonja shares a short story from the audiobook for The King's Daughter and Other Stories for Girls.

Sonja shares a short story from the audiobook for The King's Daughter and Other Stories for Girls.

Sonja shares a short story from the audiobook for The King's Daughter and Other Stories for Girls.

Sonja shares a short story from the audiobook for The King's Daughter and Other Stories for Girls.

Sonja shares a short story from the audiobook for The King's Daughter and Other Stories for Girls.

Sonja shares the journey of writing Abundant Life, then recording the audiobook, and then finally making a video series about the book.

Sonja shares one of the stories from the audiobook, Stories Worth Re-Reading: 72 Heart Touching Stories, read by her son James Wood.

Sonja shares one of the stories from the audiobook, Stories Worth Re-Reading: 72 Heart Touching Stories, read by her son James Wood.

Sonja shares one of the stories from the audiobook, Stories Worth Re-Reading: 72 Heart Touching Stories, read by her son James Wood.

Sonja shares one of the stories from the audiobook, Stories Worth Re-Reading: 72 Heart Touching Stories, read by her son James Wood.

Sonja shares one of the stories from the audiobook, Stories Worth Re-Reading: 72 Heart Touching Stories, read by her son James Wood.

Sonja is excited to share that she has been back in the vocal booth to record the audiobook for Abundant Life!

Sonja shares a brief update on how things are going in Oikos as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Sonja shares a quick recap of the events that transpired in Oikos between December 2020 and March 2021.

Sonja shares a quick recap of the events that transpired in Oikos between the last podcast, episode 76 recorded in September 2020, and November 2020.

Sonja and Sylvie discuss the individuality and uniqueness of every family, how no two children are alike, and how social media can be a trop for comparing.

Sonja is once again joined by Sylvie Eksteen and they discuss checklists, curriculum, chronic illness, board games, load shedding in South Africa, and the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Sonja and Sylvie discuss the value and importance of read aloud time and Bible study as a family.

Sonja and Sylvie chat about family board games, training character, reading aloud, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sonja and Sylvie discuss the golden opportunity presented to us all by this global pandemic.

This week Sonja is joined on the podcast by Sylvie, a home educating mom who lives on the same nature reserve as Sonja.Sylvie has previously joined Sonja on a couple of Oikos Live videos:Tea Time with Sonja & special guest, Sylvie Eksteen (Oikos Live Episode 30)The Digital Revolution (Oikos Live Episode 43) Sylvie has been home educating her 4 children for 8 years at the time of this recording and has much to share. In this episode Sylvie shares her testimony of starting her home education journey and the mental adjustments she has made over the years from an academically focused ‘school at home' to a ‘learning lifestyle'. One of the tools discussed that assisted in this adjustment was KONOS:https://www.oikosstore.co.za/product-category/social-studies-konos/ Another one being family board games: https://www.oikosstore.co.za/product-category/games/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Would you like to support the continuation of this work? – https://donate.oikosfamily.co.za Visit the Oikos website:https://www.oikosfamily.co.zaFollow Oikos on Social Media:Facebook: @oikosfamilyministriesInstagram: @oikoslifestyleTwitter: @oikosfamilyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/oikosfamily/

The world is still the in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Sonja reflects on the treasures and valuable lessons we can gain during these times…

Sonja shares a conversation she had with a homeschooling father who was concerned about his 4 children's academic education.

Only the Word of God is the same yesterday, today, and forever more.

This week Sonja is pleased to announce the release of the audiobook version of Healing Love.

As people around the world find themselves spending more time at home with their families we can use this time to solidify the family unit and strengthen the bonds of relationship.

This week Sonja tells you how to make your own homemade yoghurt.

This week Sonja encourages you to start making your own homemade crackers.

In this episode Sonja encourages you to get into the kitchen and bake your own home made bread

Sonja talks about the value and importance of research.

Sonja uses the experience of setting up a room to record audiobooks as a lesson on listening to God.

Sonja discusses the importance of listening, and training listening skills in your children.

The title says it all.

In this episode Sonja talks about the podcast now being available on YouTube, shares a few memories from family videos, and tells you about the audiobooks that Oikos is now publishing.

This is the final episode on the topic of treasures. Sonja shares some more practical ideas as well as some of her own precious memories.

This week Sonja shares a few treasures with you.

This week Sonja shares from Philippians 2:14, talks about the Coronavirus, encourages you to learn more about Susan Wesley, and offers some practical suggestions for your treasure hunts.

This week Sonja shares some practical tips on finding the treasures in the Word of God, which is the same yesterday, today and forever.

This week Sonja has an exciting announcement and shares some tips and suggestions on making treasure hunts for your children.

Sonja wraps up the topic of the Oikos Founding Scriptures with Colossians 3. The entire chapter is one of the founding scriptures and Sonja encourages you to immerse yourself in it at the start of this new year.

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life. Sonja offers some practical tips on how to apply this scripture to your daily life.