Episodes
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Advent is more than the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As believers, your advent should look different from the world’s advent of shopping, baking and lots of activities. What tips can you get from today’s episode
✅ What is Advent season
✅ How would Christians celebrate Advent as a family
✅ Practical tips you can prepare your heart and your kids’ hearts for Christmas
✅ How to use advent calendars
Mentioned Links:
Best Christmas Books to Read Aloud during Advent, including Jotham’s Journey, our family favorite!
Christmas Celebrations Ebook
Christmas Around the World Unit Study
Star of Bethlehem Family Bible Study
Advent Wreath & Devotional
Christmas Nativity Finger Puppets
Christmas Memory Match Game & Devotional
How to Use an Advent Wreath (Free Advent Calendar Printable)
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December is the perfect month to take a break from formal homeschooling and integrate Christmas into your kids’ learning. The place to start is by learning simple Christmas around the world traditions that you can use in your December homeschool.
My friend, Bonnie Rose, offers some easy and simple ideas you can use this year. In fact, I suggest you choose 4 countries this year. One for each week … then choose 2 Christmas around the world traditions for that country to do one week. Use the four weeks of Advent do learn about four countries and their Christmas around the world traditions.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ 2 very simple activities you can use to learn how others around the world celebrate Christmas
✅ How other countries use a Christmas tree, when they don’t have pine trees
✅ What type of nativity set to use with your kids
✅ The number one thing that ties believers around the world at Christmas
Resources Mentioned:
Christmas Recipes & Crafts
Christmas Homeschool Units (50% off through 12/31/24):
Bonnie Rose Hudson is the owner and publisher of WriteBonnieRose. She serves homeschoolers and home educators around the world by creating practical resources that are fun, affordable, and easy to use. She has written for numerous publications and educational websites and has hundreds of resources in many subject areas for preschool through high school on WriteBonnieRose.com.
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Feeling overwhelmed this season? As homeschool and Christian moms, the holidays can bring stress, worries about finances, family tensions, or even feelings of loss. Let’s face it. The holidays are tough at times.
God calls us to be thankful, even in the tough times, but how do you do it?
You're stressed out from all the thingsWorried how to pay when there is more month than moneyYou keep arguing with your spouseIt’s your turn to host your in-laws are Friends "look" like they have the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas Someone will be missing at Thanksgiving or Christmas this year A loved one (or you) have chronic illnessIn this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ How to trade the holiday overwhelm for a heart of gratitude
✅ 3 steps to being thankful when the holidays are hard
✅ A simple daily tool that can change complaining to thankfulness in your family
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With all the hustle & bustle of the holidays, it can be overwhelming. Thankfully, some moms have survived, like Jan Burt. Jan homeschooled her children over 30 years and is quite honest about her ups & downs during holidays. Learn from someone who has gone before you as Jan shares tips to truly survive AND enjoy the holidays
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ How to curb the temptation to do “all the things” in November & December
✅ How to not cave into peer pressure, even within the Church and the Christian community
✅ How to plan & schedule your time during the holidays, as a homeschooler
✅ How much should you do outside your home during the holidays
✅ 4 tips to use with teens during the holidays
Resources Mentioned:
Homeschool Planning Made Simple
Jan L. Burt is an author, speaker, podcaster, married to Tony for 33 years, mom to five adult children, a grandmother and most importantly, a disciple of Jesus. She served in youth ministry alongside her husband for 12 years & is the founder of the Praying Through the Storm Online Prayer Retreat & is the host of the award-winning podcast The Burt (Not Ernie) Show. Her books The Power of God's Will - 40 Days of God's Promises Devotional, The Homeschooling Mother's Bible Study, & A 60-Day Prayer Journal for Parents are available on Amazon. Her audio-based Bible study course on praying & believing the promises God makes to us via Psalm 91 can be found at her website, JanLBurt.com. Stop by her website & grab your download of God's Promises in Isaiah while you're there!
The Burt (Not Ernie) Show Podcast
The Power of God's Will - 40 Days of God's Promises Devotional
The Homeschooling Mothers Bible Study
A 60-Day Prayer Journal for Parents
Psalm 91 Bible Study Course
God's Promises in Isaiah free download
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Forgiveness is not about the other person. It's all for you, your healing, your freedom, your joy, your peace. And it's one of the most important lessons you can teach your children.
Today, I'll share personal stories because I've been through the wringer the past 8 years. Lots of experience from rejection and betrayal. Then, show how forgiveness can truly heal and replace bitterness in our lives
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why we should always forgive
✅ 2 choices we have when we’ve been rejected, offended, hurt or betrayed
✅ What types of offenses should be forgiven
✅ Where to find the strength & courage to forgive
✅ 2 steps to healing, victory, joy and peace
Resources Mentioned
How to Forgive When You Don’t Feel Like It, by June Hunt
Choosing Forgiveness, by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
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Today is Election Day. No matter what the outcome, we can always find something to be thankful for. We can always trust that God is in control. This leads us to use “gratitude” to replace any anxiety or worry we have.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ 3 practical gratitude tips you can use with your family, no matter your kids’ ages
✅ 2 resources that kids can use to increase their thankfulness
✅ What moms need to do to encourage a grateful spirit in their kids
✅ What we all must do, especially when circumstances are falling apart
Resources Mentioned:
30 Day Gratitude Challenge
Gratitude Journal for Kids
Gratitude Journal Ideas
FREE Thanksgiving Bible Study
Things to Be Thankful For List
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It’s that time again…time for our annual 30-Day Gratitude Challenge. To kick it off, I’m sharing some ideas about gratitude and how it can help you (mom) and your family (kids). Gratitude & giving thanks are scattered all through the New Testament. Many sections tell us how to live for Christ and end with “give thanks”. Plus, being thankful is God's will.
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God. I Thessalonians 5:17
So, mom!
Are you modeling a thankful or critical spirit? How are you encouraging your kids to be thankful and not complain? Listen today to get practical tips for your family. Then, sign up for our 30-Day Gratitude Challenge
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Biblical perspective of thanksgiving
✅ Number one thing a mom can do to get rid of complaining
✅ Verses & Truths to encourage gratitude
✅ What to fight for in your family
Resources Mentioned:
30-Day Gratitude Challenge (FREE)
Thanksgiving Bible Study (FREE)
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I tend to shy away from talking politics on this podcast or my Facebook group. But yesterday, I was challenged to speak truth. If I don't speak, who might?
Christians often don’t want to mix the church with politics. Historically, the church & state were one. What should Christians do today? How involved should they be in politics? How might this affect our voting for President this year?
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ 2 Biblical points our government should offer
✅ 7 men’s view of Christianity in America
✅ Is the USA really Christian? Why or Why not?
✅ Do you vote on the platform or the personality?
✅ How to use the Bible to decide who to vote for
Resources Mentioned
Patriotic Holidays Bundle
City on a Hill, October 20, 2024, Antioch College Station
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When you hear the word, Marxism, what do you think? Is it just one of those “isms” that is only for philosophers. Join Linda Lacour Hobar and Kerry as they discuss these ideologies and how important they are to your homeschool today.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Who is Karl Marx & What is Marxism
✅ 6 Main points of The Communist Manifesto
✅ What is a Biblical perspective & reaction to the Communist Manifesto
✅ Where do we see Communism & Marxism in today’s society
✅ How to apply a Biblical perspective to Marxism when you vote in this year’s election
Resources Mentioned:
Homeschool Planning Made Simple
Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, is a passionate follower of Jesus Christ, a genuine “people-person,” and a fan of comfortable high-heels. Through homeschooling her children, and service as a missionary, she discovered a deep love for world history. In 2000, Linda sensed a clear call to write The Mystery of History for her children, grandchildren, and generations to come that they might know “the mystery of God . . . in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Col 2:3)
With 20+ years of worldwide circulation, The Mystery of History has been well received by all ages. While fact-filled and historically accurate, Linda’s writing style remains warm, personable, and thought provoking. The four-volume “Chronological, Christian, Complete” series is user-friendly and includes activities for multiple ages, timeline work, mapping exercises, quizzes, literature recommendations, audio books, and much more to fully engage students of all learning styles. In 2016, Linda broadened her scope of teaching to include cutting-edge online classes and lectures, which she maintains with great care, compassion, and conviction for biblical truth.
The Mystery of History has been awarded: “Back to Homeschool Awards (2021),” “1st Place Middle School History—TTD Family Favorites Award (2020)”, “1st Place Middle School History—The Old Schoolhouse Excellence Award (2019)” “TTD Family Favorites Award (2019)” “Reader’s Choice About.com—Best Homeschool History Resource (2012),” Mary Pride’s “Practical Homeschooling Reader Award (2009),” “A Top Back to Homeschool Resource” Award (2009), The Old Schoolhouse “Excellence Award (2008),” and “Cathy Duffy’s 100 Top Picks.”
A native-born Texan, Linda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University, where she first fell in love with world history. She presently resides in Tennessee where she continues to research, write, teach, and obsess over matters big and small.
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When we think about teaching history in our homeschool, it usually only includes world history, American history and state history. But, there is a more important history to teach your kids.
As Christian parents, we should also include church history. It doesn’t have to be that hard, so let’s look at creative and fun ways to include church history in your homeschool.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why teach church history to your kids
✅ How to teach your kids church history when you only studied American & world history
✅ Tips on integrating church history with other subject areas to simplify your planning
✅ Books & biographies that are age-appropriate to teach church history
✅ Creative ways to include God’s work through the Church
Resources Mentioned
Celebrating Reformation Day Unit Study
Veritas Press Timeline Cards
Songs:
A Mighty Fortress (2 versions)
Version 1
Version 2
St Patrick’s Breastplate Hymn
Books
Book List for Reformation Day
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Too often we focus only on academics in our homeschool. There are many other areas of life that kids need to be prepared as an adult. One of those topics include social & emotional skills. Are you teaching your kids how to have emotional & social skills?
Today, Dr. Melanie Wilson shares tips & tricks to prepare your kids to have social skills they will need in life.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ How to teach social & emotional skills
✅ 1 Tip parents can use to teach emotional skills
✅ How to use stories & picture books to teach social skills
✅ What strategy does not work in teaching social & emotional skills
✅ Why parents neglect teaching these skills in their homeschoool
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Melanie Wilson is a Christian psychologist turned homeschool mom of six graduates. She is the host of The Homeschool Sanity Show podcast and author of Grammar Galaxy language arts curriculum and Training Aliens social and emotional skills curriculum. She is passionate about helping moms enjoy their homeschooling journey.
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Could you really make money with a side hustle? Could your teens make a side hustle while homeschooling?
Should business skills matter to homeschoolers?
Profits are an important topic for us to teach our kids. Even if you’re not a math person, you can do this.
Let’s chat…
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Which type of side hustle has the least amount of risk
✅ How an online business could change your life
✅ Which type of business will give you the MOST FREEDOM
✅ Mini Business Training: What is profit, revenue, income, expenses, etc
✅ Tips on setting your prices & profit goals
Resources Mentioned
Join Amy Porterfield, other like-minded entrepreneurs and myself in
Course Confident Bootcamp. Sign up here
When you use my partner link, you can get
–group coaching in our private FB pop up group
–as well as my 12 Steps to Create a Side Hustle Income Plan.
Sign up now before we start next Wednesday.
DCA Wait List
Myths about Courses
Stories about Courses
I Don’t Have Time ….
Use Your Smart Phone to Boost Sales … from a homeschool mom
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I found freedom from my finances and in my life. Today, Let’s talk about how you can use money wisely and find freedom, too.
If you’re looking for a side hustle, especially with a digital course, I’ll let you in on 5 secrets. These go along with my 5 mistakes I made over the past 20 years and how I corrected them to gain freedom.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ How I ended up with credit card debt & became overwhelmed
✅ My attitude towards money & living in freedom
✅ 5 secrets to freedom
✅ Bouncing back from losing 1/2 my income
Resources Mentioned
Join Amy Porterfield, other like-minded entrepreneurs and myself in
Course Confident Bootcamp. Sign up here
When you use my partner link, you can get
–group coaching in our private FB pop up group
–as well as my 12 Steps to Create a Side Hustle Income Plan.
Sign up now before we start next Wednesday.
DCA Wait List
Myths about Courses
Stories about Courses
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Have you dreamed of starting a side business while you homeschool?
But, you’re not sure how or what to do?
Join me on today’s podcast and we’ll go through the basics. We’ll also chat about your idea for a side hustle.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ What is a side hustle
✅ 6 side hustle ideas you could start this year
✅ 3 steps to get started with your side hustle
✅ 3 inspirational side hustle stories …homeschool mom’s side hustle & faith based side hustle
Resources Mentioned
Course Confident Bootcamp
…..with my FREE Private Group (& hand holding) + Create Your Side Hustle ($97)
REMEMBER: If you sign up for Course Confident Bootcamp (opens Wed, Aug 30) with my link, you’re invited to my private FB group to get private coaching from me during each bootcamp session + Create Your Side Hustle Course $97
GUIDE: 4 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Turn Your Knowledge Into A Digital Course
QUIZ: 3 Types of People are Replacing Their Income with a Digital Course – Are you one of them?
FREE TOOL to Create Your Digital Course
Myths about Courses
Stories about Courses
DCA Wait List
My Interview of Amy Porterfield
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Money & business are hot topics, according to the number of emails I received about this class. Get practical tips to manage your money well and teach your kids about money, from a Biblical perspective.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why money & business should be important to homeschoolers
✅ 3 considerations before you take on debt
✅ 7 strategies to get out of debt
✅ Biblical perspective of saving & giving
✅ 4 activities to do with your kids to teach finances
Free Resources for YOU
Free Guide: 4 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Turn Your Knowledge Into A Digital Course
Quiz: 3 Types of People are Replacing Their Income with a Digital Course – Are you one of them?
DCA Wait List
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Lisa Roers, of Sunshine Cafe, walked through her own health journey. After dozens of doctors, she learned how a healthy lifestyle would improve her life & her family. These tips & tricks can help your kids pay attention and focus better on their studies.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ 1 food to remove from your diet to make a long term impact in your family
✅ 5 types of fasting
✅ How fasting can grow self discipline in your kids and your own life
✅ Tips to encourage your kids to fast
Resource Mentioned:
Book by Willard F. Harley, Jr. - "His Needs, Her Needs"
With 26-years in corporate America, Lisa Roers excelled in Business Development, Executive Coaching, and Enterprise Agile Coaching, until her health took an unexpected turn. In 2017, Lisa was hit with an auto-immune disease which escalated to the point where she was unable to walk! After the exhausting journey through 26 doctors across 8 specializations, without any concrete diagnosis or clear path for healing, Lisa leaned into her faith and embraced being her own self-advocate (with God), and has effectively reclaimed her complete health. Today, Lisa teaches Christ-followers how to put their health first while they chase their dreams of success, so they can live life to the full and be their best for God, for their family and for their career. Lisa is a Certified Coach, CEO of the Sunshine Cafe Podcast, a keynote speaker, a disciple of Jesus, a wife, a mom, and a professional musician.
www.LisaRoers.com
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Whether you have 3 kids or 10 kids, you’re looking for tips to homeschool well. Amy Roberts, of Raising Arrows, offers large family homeschooling tips, based on her family of 10 kids. She also gives practical tips for home management and dealing with serious grief.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ How to use systems with a large family
✅ How to economize mom’s time when you homeschool
✅ How to use morning time when you homeschool multiple kids
✅ How to help your kids learn independently
✅ How to survive grief and move forward
Amy Roberts of Raising Arrows® offers practical and encouraging advice on all things large family homemaking and homeschooling via her popular blog, podcast, and YouTube channel.
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Psalms for the Grieving Heart
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It’s the middle of the summer and you could use a break, I’m sure. Today, you’ll receive homeschool mom encouragement to help you finish your summer break strong and be ready for a new school year.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ 3 M’s for moms to use to encourage themselves and their children
✅ 7 simple ways to include the Bible in your daily life
✅ 1 quality to evaluate where you are this summer
✅ Easiest way to inspire a love of learning this summer
Mentioned Links:
Homeschool Super Heroes Week FREE Pass
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As we celebrate freedom & independence here in the United States, I wanted to share the best tool I found to gain freedom in your life … to find victory & healing from the lies in my head and the lies your kids believe.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ What God gives us to be free from negative thinking
✅ The #1 tool you can use to heal from bitterness … to find freedom in your life
✅ Best practices on using your freedom to homeschool
Mentioned Links:
Free IEW Shipping (July 1-10) – Get your code here
https://iew.com/affiliate/35461/freedomshipping
Freedom – Pray Joy prayers
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