Homeschool Made Simple

Let me introduce you to the grandmother of the homeschooling movement in America, Dorothy Moore! You may have been influenced by her without even realizing it, especially if you follow my homeschooling method. She helped to bring the research of her visionary husband down into the practical realities of everyday life. What you'll hear in this episode: - how to create a well-rounded student of inte...

I hope your home is full of music! That you are always singing and that music plays a major role in the atmosphere of your home. If that seems like a tall order, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'll help you integrate music into your child's life so that they naturally and easily grow familiar with classical music. You'll hear about: - Cultivating a familiarity with classi...

I'm joined again by Brett and Erin Kunkle to finish talking about how to navigate a world of screens. Let's get to some practical tips! In this episode you'll hear: - the power of a media fast - conversations to grow awareness - the importance of giving the why to our children - privacy and accountability - screen-free times, places, and days - what every family needs to do now! If...

Technology is a messy minefield that every parent journeys through so I brought my friends, Brett and Erin Kunkle, onto the podcast to talk about this subject from a Christian perspective. What you'll hear in this episode: - the need for a theology of technology - Christian ways of thinking of technology - how technology has morphed over time - why parents don't need to shy away from thi...

Sometimes we doubt whether we are the expert of our own children. But as Dr. Raymond Moore used to always remind us, "You are the expert on your child. No one loves them better than you do. No one knows them better than you do." It can be difficult to listen to that instinct, but we reap great rewards when we do. Listen in as I chat with Brian and Kaleen Ezelle about their daughter, Vera...

One of the first questions many homeschooling families hear around the dinner table at family events is "but how will the children be socialized?" In this episode, I am joined by Kristi Woodard, homeschool mom of eight, who I know from my local church community. Kristi and her husband, Jason, have raised exceptional children who beautifully answer this question of socialization with their communit...

Did you know classic films are an essential part of any student's high school and college education? The movies of any period or of our society tell us a lot about the world, its beliefs, and can have the same power that books have to inspire and challenge us. In this episode I share some of my very favorite films, the ones you don't want to let your teens leave home without watching. I...

It's been a long time since I shared with you what I'm reading. I love to read biographies! Currently I am reading a few books about Theodore Roosevelt. These are books that would grab any boy's attention with their tales of courage and immersion in nature. A short story and novel also make the list. Happy reading! Click HERE to get Homeschool: Simple and Safe! Send us a Text Messag...

In this episode, I speak with my friend, Mary Dorsett, who has spiritually mentored countless women as a pastor and professor's wife. As Mary began writing her own autobiography for her family, she realized some a few life lessons she learned that I wanted to share with you as well. You'll hear: - Mary's best definition of sin - What God really thinks of you - How to relinquish your...

What place does art have in the Christian's life? We want to raise children who know the beauty of quality art and the gift we each have to create as God creates. In this episode, you'll hear: - Why a Christian worldview effects our concept of art - Expose our babies to quality art - Teach children to enjoy making their own art - Resources to help you share great art with your children!...

Sarah Edwards, the wife of Jonathan Edwards, was an inspirational woman. She gave birth to eleven children, eight girls and three boys, and ran the Edwards' household. Sarah tremendously effected her husband and the Church as a whole in her service to her family that enabled Jonathan to serve their local church. This conversation with Sam Storms only scratches the surface of all there is to k...

In this episode, I'm continuing my conversation with Katherine Ruch on the importance of bonding and connection. We've all experienced broken bonds, because we all live in a fallen world. But, we are not without hope! You'll hear about: - The ideal window of time to bond with a child - How the building blocks of humanity are often in the hands of the mother - Natural opportunities f...

Connection with God and one another is how we were designed to live in the world. However, we all experience how that connection is disrupted either by our own weakness, circumstances outside of our control, and even the enemy of our souls.  In this episode, I talk with Katherine Ruch, a mother of six who I consider to be an expert on the topic of bonding and personhood.  You'll hear about: -...

In this episode, I share with you about one of the women who has had the most profound impact on my life. She worked alongside her husband, Francis Schaeffer, in ministry for many decades. Her work lives on in the books she wrote over the years. If you've never read her books, I highly recommend them to you. They are powerful tools for your spiritual formation and will have huge impact on you...

Do you have an author whose writing has been tremendously meaningful to you? Elizabeth Goudge is that author for me. Her books have had a tremendous effect on my life. Elizabeth Goudge lived in the early 1900s and wrote many stories set in that time. Her books will speak to you and move you. If you haven't met my friend, let me introduce you to Elizabeth Goudge! Help us share the message of H...

Born in Scotland, Mary Slessor had a difficult childhood as her father was a drunkard and caused the family great difficulty. However, her mother was a godly woman who gave Mary a passion for missions.  Living in Calabar, Nigeria, in Africa during the early 1900s, Mary adapted herself to the local lifestyle. She fearlessly lived among tribes that others feared throughout her life and took the gosp...

Let me introduce you to a woman who has had a profound impact on me! You may never have heard of her, but by the end of this episode I hope you will be chomping at the bit to learn more about her. Henrietta Mears became the Director of Christian Education and Teacher of the College Department at The First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood in her late thirties in the early 1900s. She was passionate...

The phrase "Better Late Than Early" coined by Dr. Raymond Moore and Dorothy Moore, changed the course of education in America. book they wrote in 1975. I first heard the Moores on Focus on the Family, and it was basically the launch of the homeschool movement in America. Unfortunately, we have never had more reading failure and learning disabilities in our country, and we have never taug...

In part two of my interview with Betsy Hake, we hear more about her story and work in Honduras, their school and villa that ministers to dozens of children. I hope your faith will be edified as you listen to part two of my interview with Betsy. She is an extraordinary woman doing amazing work for the kingdom of God! Click HERE to learn more about Jericho Ministries. Click HERE to register for the...

In this episode, I interview my friend, Betsy Hake, founder and director of Jericho Ministries in Honduras. Betsy tells the story of how she began making evening visits to a high prostitution area in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. As the women began to trust Christ with their lives, they needed help finding work with dignity. Out of that need was born the sewing workshop of Jericho. The women were discipl...

What is spiritual mothering?  The idea of spiritual mothering is grounded in a passage in Titus 2: 3-5: "the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things - that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that t...

Do you want your faith to be the center of all you do in your life? How about for your children?  The wilderness plays a part in grounding people in their identity as created beings.  In this episode, I talk with my friend, Kevin Sutton of Coldwater Foundation, about the power of wilderness to build character and develop our relationship with God, our Creator. Kevin shares about how the embrace of...

Why mess with a good thing?  Bob and Linda Sarna had a typical suburban life and then everything changed. The Sarnas wanted to add to their family and chose the route of adoption. Bob and Linda share how homeschooling all their children helped focus their family on the most important thing of creating a loving home where all of their children feels like they belong.  Listen in to hear Bob share hi...

In this episode, I'd like to introduce you to a woman who has had a profound influence on many lives, including my own. Amy lived as a missionary in India for most of her life. She rescued children from Hindu temples and created a haven for them at Dohnavur Fellowship. She became "Amma" to countless children and was even influenced by Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education....

You probably don't want to let your children listen in on this episode with you. In this episode, we are talking about the importance of sharing God's design for human sexuality with our children. Dr. Stanton and Brenna Jones have written a collection of books to help Christian parents talk with their children about human sexuality: The Story of Me , Before I Was Born God Knew My Name ,...