Heart & Soul Homeschool

Natalie Haber is back this week to talk about her ministry for mothers:  Flourish.  She and Emilie discuss what true Christ-centered community is and ideas for how you can create it in your own life.   Natalie Haber, founder of Flourish and Haber House ministries, is a passionate Christ follower, married to Bruce, and mom to five incredible children. She is a homeschool veteran with children rangi...

Natalie Haber is Emilie’s guest this week.  They dive into the tricky topic of handling differences in conviction about education within our families and the body of Christ.  You’ll be encouraged as you listen to Natalie’s story of how the Lord brought her (now a homeschool mom) and her husband (a public school administrator) to a place of unity that has (and continues to!) bless their family.   ...

Dr. Lisa Dunne returns this week to discuss the University that she founded based on the principles of homeschooling: Chula Vista Christian University. You will be blown away as you hear about the University's mission and their truly industry disrupting method of "Circles, not rows. Dialogue, not lecture. Higher education for the next generation." Dr. Lisa Dunne is an industry disru...

This week Emilie and her guest, Dr. Lisa Dunne, discuss the reality that parents (Christian parents included!) have outsourced the care and discipleship of their children. The consequences are devastating, but you'll be inspired by Dr. Dunne's encouragement that we CAN turn things around in this generation! She also offers a concrete way forward for churches through the Academic Rescue M...

This week Emilie sits down with Ricky and Autumn Sands to chat about the homeschool co-op they started at their church and its huge impact on their congregation and community.  Pastor Ricky and his wife, Autumn, met while studying at Missouri Western State University. They have two boys named, Finnegan and Charlie and a baby girl named Eloise.  Ricky has a degree in Criminal Justice with an emphas...

This week Emilie and her guest, Letricia Osgood from Discovery Homeschool Academy, discuss options for both enrichment and academic programs offered by the Academy through partnership with local churches.  Who knows…perhaps you’ll be inspired to seek out a similar program or even start your own! If you or someone you know are interested in starting a homeschool group of any kind (traditional co-op...

Join Emilie and her guest Megan Lewis as they chat about Megan's family's journey from public school to private Christian school and now homeschool!  You'll be encouraged by their story of faith and trust as they seek to follow God's plan for their family. Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com . She'd love to...

Why is teaching reading so tricky? Why is it critical that kids (and especially Christian kids) have the ability to read with understanding? How can we help our kids read and comprehend better? These are just a few of the topics Emilie and her guest, Lydia Callahan (Founder and CEO of The Reading HQ) chat about on this week's episode of Heart & Soul Homeschool. https://www.thereadinghq.co...

Emilie's husband, Jared, is back this week. Both Emilie and Jared attended Public School growing up, but they realize now that their parents were preparing them to be homeschoolers all along! Listen in as Emilie and Jared discuss specific things their parents taught them that have been extremely beneficial as they homeschool their own children. Jared Lunt is a West Point graduate, Army vetera...

Emilie's husband, Jared, joins the podcast this week as they discuss the Heart & Soul of THEIR homeschool. Jared Lunt is a West Point graduate, Army veteran, sales professional, great husband, and homeschool dad. He and his family reside in the Kansas City area. Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com . She'd love to hear...

Join Emilie and her guest, Debbie Park, as they chat about how Debbie is able to work full-time from home AND homeschool at the same time. Debbie offers her experience and encourages parents to think through all the possibilities! Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com . She'd love to hear from you! #homeschool #homeschooling #ho...

Emilie and her friend, Dr. Allison Lassiter, talk about what it looks like to be a college professor AND a homeschool mom! Dr. Allison Lassiter is a part time homeschool mom and a part time professor. She is passionate about giving her kids a personalized education and teaching them to think critically and love Jesus with both their hearts and minds. Have a question, comment or suggestion for the...

Join Emilie and Rick Green, America's Constitution Coach, for a lively discussion about homeschoolers and school choice. Rick Green is known as America’s Constitution Coach . He is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host. Rick co-hosts the national daily radio podcast The WallBuilders Show with Tim & David Barton. Rick is the founder of Patriot Academ...

Join Emilie and her guest Rachael Alsbury as they chat about everything from Rachael's story as a homeschool mom to "guided unschooling" to "on ramps" for homeschooling. This is a fun conversation that you won't want to miss! Rachael Alsbury is a Mom x 4, writer, photographer and systems-creator extraordinaire. Find more from Rachael at https://www.rachaelalsbury.com/...

Join Emilie and her guest Peggy Ployhar, Founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool as they chat about homeschooling diverse learners. Learn more about Peggy and SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/ and follow @spedhomeschool on Instagram. Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, is a physicist turned home educator who left a lucrative career in the medical device industry to teach the...

Join Emilie and her guest Garritt Hampton, director of Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution and host of the new Thinking Dad Podcast.  You won't want to miss their discussion about the documentary film Schoolhouse Rocked, the important role of dads in homeschooling, Garritt's new podcast and so much more! Learn more about Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution at https://...

Socialization is a hot topic for homeschoolers (and their critics!)  Join Emilie and President of the Herzog Foundation, Darrell Jones, as they discuss the many reasons why it is SO important for Christian families who homeschool to be plugged into a local church. Darrell Jones is the President of the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation. He has served in this role since the Foundation's i...

Do you wonder if you can homeschool your children all the way through high school? Tune in this week to hear Audrey Broggi's story. You'll be inspired by her commonsense approach and encouraged as she challenges moms to walk closely with the Lord by being in the Scriptures every single day.  Mrs. Audrey Broggi is wife to Dr. Carl Broggi and mother to five grown children who all love the...

Join Emilie and her guest, Abraham Hamilton III, as they discuss he and his wife's incredible decision to homeschool their children BEFORE they even had kids! Whether you're only beginning to think about homeschooling your own kids or if you've been at it for years, you'll be inspired by their story as well as the encouragement for parents that Abraham shares from the Scripture...

"I wish I could homeschool, but I don't know if I could spend that much time with my kids!"  We hear parents wonder about this all the time.  If this is you (or if you're a parent already in the trenches of homeschooling) join Emilie and her guest Dr. Danny Huerta, VP of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family, as they offer practical encouragement that YES - you really CAN...

What is the "Heart & Soul" (or the WHY) of your homeschool?  For Christian parents, this answer will no doubt have a strong tie to their faith. Join Emilie Lunt and her special guest, Steve Lambert of Five in a Row Publishing, as they discuss the role faith plays in home education, how parents can leave fear behind and trust the Lord to guide them as they educate their kids at home....

Welcome to Heart & Soul Homeschool Podcast presented by the Herzog Foundation.  Join Emilie and an array of captivating guests as they inspire and empower you on your homeschooling journey. Whether you're just beginning or a seasoned homeschool parent, this podcast is your weekly dose of encouragement, insights, and practical tips. Tune in and discover the joy of homeschooling with heart...