Homeschool Companion

Have you ever gotten malaria? This mosquito‑borne disease affects thousands of people every year, and an estimated 600,000 lives are lost annually. The analogy is clear: small things can be dangerous. During Curriculum Corner, we explore how a homeschooler can transition into high school. Then we move into our interview with Dr. Conrad Vine, who explains why critical theories can be harmful to our...

Our Fish Feathers devotional invites us to imagine the beauty of God’s creativity by blending two vivid images from nature—fish of the sea and birds of the air. It reminds us that the same Creator who designed scales to shimmer underwater and feathers to glide through the sky also fashioned each of us with care and intention. During our interview with Rick Altizer, he shares powerful stories from...

The Tree Gall’s Devotional invites us to look upward and notice how even the most ordinary things reflect extraordinary design. In Arts‑n‑Crafts, we explore projects inspired by galls and discover how simple materials—paper, paint, and imagination—can come together to form something wonderfully intricate. Then we move into our interview with Rick Altizer, an award‑winning Christian filmmaker, musi...

John Schlitt was born in Lincoln, Illinois, and soon after moved with his family to nearby Mt. Pulaski, the town where he grew up and first discovered his love for music. By age 13 he had already joined his first band—Vinegar Hills Hometown Band Something Different—showing the passion and talent that would shape his future. He graduated from Mt. Pulaski High School in 1968, and it was during those...

Jannah Scott guides the engagement of faith‑based and community organizations on key issues such as emergency preparedness, community resilience, and other priorities within the Department of Homeland Security. Her recent work includes modeling “whole community” engagement in crisis management—bringing government, nonprofits, faith groups, and local leaders together to respond more effectively in...

Jannah Scott brings more than 35 years of experience serving at the intersection of government, faith, and the nonprofit community. She has held numerous leadership roles over the decades, always with a focus on strengthening communities and supporting those who serve. In March 2009, she joined President Obama’s administration as Deputy Director of the Center for Faith‑Based and Neighborhood Partn...

Ministry is hard—everywhere and in every context. Dr. Moody understands the weight leaders carry and offers biblical, practical wisdom in First Aid for Your Ministry. Today’s episode explores the threats that quietly wear down those who serve, and the real solutions that bring healing, effectiveness, and joy. If you’ve ever felt alone in the struggle, this conversation will remind you: ministry ca...

Ministry isn’t easy—and Dr. Moody knows it firsthand. In First Aid for Your Ministry, he offers a lifeline to leaders facing burnout, spiritual fatigue, and the hidden wounds of service. Today we explore the threats that quietly erode ministry effectiveness and the healing truths that restore purpose and strength. Whether you're a pastor, teacher, or volunteer, this conversation is for anyone who’...