Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast

As a homeschool mother, I always felt a little overwhelmed at the thought of starting back to school. How would I get everything done? Jennifer Henn taught her kids at home for 19 years. Now she works as a homeschool consultant. She explained how she got organized.

It matters what our children learn and believe. With all the chaos in our society, we need to get below the surface and explain what other people believe. Catherine Segars was my guest this week. She offered guidance on a Biblical worldview verses a naturalistic worldview. You'll also find a podcast on her website for further information. 

Our theme this month continues with Back-to-School Patriotism, and speaker and theologian, Ray Simmons continues on Part II: Refuting Critical Race Theory. He explained why it doesn't work.  Please share this podcast with your friends!  

Our theme this month is Back-to-School Patriotism. Right now forces among us want to destroy our nation, and they are trampling on our kids, daily.  Speaker and theologian, Ray Simmons chatted with me this week, and is helping us understand truth and Truth within Critical Race Theory Please share this podcast with your friends!

Our theme this month is patriotism, and we've covered a number of topics from the past. However, right now forces among us want to destroy our nation. For instance, during this pandemic, we've seen massive government oppression against churches. Author and speaker, Pamela Christian chatted with me this week. She offered simple things we can do to make a difference. One of them is a bumper sticker...

While reading history, I found a story of a Jewish girl trying to leave Germany before the war started. She had to apply various places to get permission. Except for the pandemic, we've never had that problem. in America Patriots died so we could have freedom. This week Carla Wicks was my guest. She lost her son while he served her country. Her story will touch your heart. 

Our theme for July is patriotism. Author and Historian Rebecca Price Janney was my guest this week. She explained how giving your child a sense of history makes them braver and stronger. Plus, those stories instill a love of country and inspire children to overcome problems. Please share this post with your friends!

Congress chose our nation's flag in June 14, 1777, and it represents our country including the freedoms we enjoy. This week my guest was Pam Younkers, whose father was a veteran. She discussed how to handle the colors and to show respect.

We are approaching July 4, the day we celebrate the Declaration of Independence. This month, we'll be covering patriotic stories from history.  Craig von Buseck was my guest this week. He just completed a biography of General Grant. Did you know Grant hated slavery? He didn't get inflated ideas about his own importance despite his lofty position. Plus, Grant and his wife were like love birds. Lear...

Sometimes I wish I was still in school and getting report cards. Good grades meant I measured up.  The Bible says we should be holy as God is holy, and that's a huge assignment.  Author Erica Wiggenhorn doubted herself too and wrote the book, Letting God Be Enough.  Erica gave us a glimpse of her journey overcoming her insecurities. 

Do you  feel  close to God? Are there times when the Lord seems a million miles away?  Lynne Rienstra believed she had to perform to please God, and she often felt alone. She explained her journey to a warm relationship with the Lord and now she helps other women.

In June, we are focusing on a mother's heart. Are you struggling with negative thoughts and fear?  My guest this week was Carole Leathem . She has walked through incredible pain with her husband's illness. However, she found joy in the middle of pain. (God will use all things for the good of those who love him.) We can all learn from Carole.

The theme for June is a Mother's heart, and a mother's heart should be wise. We can gain wisdom from the Bible and from older ladies.  My guest this week was an older woman, Maggie Wallem Rowe . She just completed a book called This Life We Share,  which is full of godly wisdom. 

When I step over the line with my grown kids or come on strong with my husband, I often say, "Once a Mom, always a Mom. It ruins you forever." I've learned my spouse responds much better to respect. Author Chris Manion was my guest this week. She has maintained a great marriage for over forty years, and Chris offered how-to wisdom. 

Sioni Rodriquez and her daughter told their story. Sioni tried to raise her daughter well, but her own issues stood in the way. One day she got a phone call that her daughter, Scheila, was in a prison in Seattle. Sioni started praying. Sheila Singley explained how God brought her home. Mother and daughter wrote a book, and now they minister to other hurting women. 

We all want to collapse, and we need to. Here's some ideas to consider before you let go.  Cynthia L Simmons , a former homeschool mom, reaches out to women in the trenches.

Many mothers found themselves teaching their kids at home during the pandemic, and some may be deciding if they should continue. Other moms see the movement and wonder if they can do it.  This week author and podcaster Catherine Segars explained what made her transition to homeschooling from public school. She also discussed how to handle the workload and still enjoy your family. 

As a seasoned mother with grown children, Carol McLeod looked back over the years and related both the joys and frustrations of mothering her brood. With gentle wisdom she offered both guidance and encouragement from her book, Rooms of a Mother's Heart .

After being abused as a child, Delores Liesner still chose to be her mother's caregiver. In her amazing story, she explained how God showed in tough situations. Delores leaned on God and set boundaries as she cared for a mother who had never been kind.

Cynthia and her husband celebrated their forty-third anniversary. Cynthia and Mavian Arocha-Rowe discussed ways to have a good marriage and stay in love.  

We protected our children from bad influences when they were young because we care. We are horrified when they make bad choices as adults.  Monica Schmelter , author and television host, was my guest this week. She ministers to mom with prodigals and offers wisdom and hope.

While interviewing, people have told me heartbreaking stories, but I've also heard how God provided and healed. Here's another tale of God's grace.  My guest this week was Nancy Kay Grace , who described her 17 year struggle with cancer. She praises God's grace and explains how she made it through.

Raising five children, I discovered you never know what to expect, and I still find myself surprised at their choices now that they are all grown. However, a disabled child truly dismantles our world, first with the sorrow, and then with coping.  I gathered a couple mothers this week to chat about their challenging children. The first was Sharon Tedford who can do anything except math. (her words,...

Decorated eggs come to mind when we think of Easter, and today many little ones get their photos made with bunnies. I have a few of my granddaughter with the Easter bunny, and they are darling. But Easter has a message that goes far beyond rabbits. Ray Simmons was my guest this week. He explained the history behind Easter and the truths we celebrate.

Here's a lovely story from history about being the bright spot in someone's day.  ..Thanks be to God who always leads us in his triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the fragrance of Christ in every place.  I Cor. 2:14