Let's Talk Homeschool

In this episode, we talk with John Basie, the author and general editor of a new book titled: Know. Be. Live.

Our family loves Thanksgiving. We will have 18 at our house for the week. In this show, we share some of our family plans, activities, and traditions for this holiday.

Apologia publishes Creation-based science curriculum. But there are other options based on different worldviews. In this show, we give a brief overview of Materialism, Transcendentalism, and Postmodernism comparing these worldviews to Theism (aka Creationism) making a case that Creation-based science is the best and most reasonable model from which to study the world around us.

This is the 10th and final prayer focused podcast for 2021. In this show, we pray that homeschooling can be a way for the Gospel of Christ to be shared, heard, and believed.

This is part 5 in a series of 8 missionary biographies. This episode covers the life of Hudson Taylor.

The curricula we publish at Apologia has the following components: Textbook, Notebooking Journal, Audio Book, Video, and Book Extras. In this show, we want to talk about Book Extras. It is our most popular website, and for good reason. There is a wealth of additional content that adds tremendous value to the learning experience. So let’s talk about what is on the Book Extras website for The Word i...

Have you ever seen those rocks in front of public school buildings with a spray-painted message announcing the news of a kid's birthday? That’s all well and good, but we can think of much bigger news to share. We believe that the best news going on in America right now is the homeschooling movement. In other words, "Homeschooling Rocks." And when you think of rocks, do priorities also come to mind...

This is #9 in a 10-part series where we are praying for the homeschool community. In this show, we pray specifically for the international homeschool movement.

The  biography of missionary John Paton. Presented by Pastor Jerry McCaghren. Based on the YWAM series.

On May 23, 2021, Eric Carle passed away after a lifetime of achievements spanning 91 years. He is best known for his illustrated children’s books including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and The Very Hungry Caterpillar . Carle is quoted as saying that he attempted to “…bridge the gap between the home and school...home represents...warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held. School...

Apologia has launch of a brand new Bible curriculum that they are publishing in partnership with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. Already thousands of copies are in the hands of families as they gear up to start using it this school year. Today we will talk with the author, our very own Rachael Carman. She has plenty to say about this new curriculum and how to make the most of your study of God’s W...

This is number 8 of a 10-part series where we are praying for the homeschool movement. In this show, we are praying for all the families who are just now starting their school year. We pray everyone gets off to a great start.

This is a devotional based on Matthew 24:42 through 25:30 with a reference to 1 Peter 4:7-10.

In this episode of our missionary series, Pastor Jerry McCaghren presents a short biography of George Mueller.

You may have heard that the current presidential administration is proposing that the government get into the business of providing “free” preschool. Of course, it won’t be free. But I’m getting ahead of myself. In this show, we take a quick look at the pros and cons of the idea.

I worked in children’s ministries for three decades (the 1990’s, 2000’s, and 2010’s). One of my pet peeves was the trend of introducing the adult leaders as Mr Joseph or Miss Susie. When I was the Commander of AWANA I insisted that all kids address the adult leaders as Mr Smith or Mrs Jones. What do you think? Was this really necessary? Or was I trying to be a fish swimming upstream for no good re...

This month's prayer focus is for the big decision families will be making to start their own homeschool journey, continue for a second year, or commit for the long-term.

This is number 2 in an 8 part series about the life of missionaries. This episode is about the life of Adoniram Judson. Jerry McCaghren, a pastor for 50 years, is the presenter. He is Rachael's father and spent time in the mission field to many countries including South Africa and India.

Many parents stepped out in faith and joined the homeschool movement in the fall of 2020. It wasn’t part of their plan, but drastic changes in the world forced them to be more intentional than ever about the education of their kids. Maybe you seriously considered the possibility of homeschooling last fall but decided to give conventional schools another chance. As this school year unfolded, you be...

This year—in 2021—we want to invite you to join us in a new prayer initiative. Each month we’re going to focus on one specific prayer for the homeschooling community and the movement we represent collectively. Today we’re going to look at the 6th item on our new list of 10: That homeschool resource providers will be able to supply the increased demand.

Apologia just launched a brand new Bible curriculum titled The Word in Motion. Rachael is the author – pretty cool. And one of our sons is the illustrator – doubly cool. This two-volume study is published in partnership with Walk Thru the Bible. What makes this course different from others? But more importantly, why is Bible study so important in the first place?

When our country locked down in March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many jokingly quipped that people will either get fat and lazy, get in the best shape of their lives, or get pregnant. When January 2021 rolled around, the world anxiously awaited the news. Was there about to be a baby boom? Our 3rd grandchild was born late January – a clear and undeniable COVID baby. Sadly, the overall US...

This is the first of a new 8-part series on Christian Missionaries. Pastor Jerry McCaghren presents a message about the life of William Carey who served in India.

If you’ve been following this 12-part series on Radically Intentional Parenting, you know we’re talking about issues in a chronological order as much as possible. That is, we’re addresses topics as they most likely come to you. Part 1 was an introduction. Then in parts 2 through 11, we covered church, meal times, discipline, family size, K12 Education, extra-curr. activities, sleepovers, fashion s...

In December 2020, a story reported that every student in the Durham, North Carolina, public schools would receive an A on their annual end-of-year exams because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grade inflation is already a widely known fact, but what are the implications? And more directly to our homeschooling audience, what’s the take-away for families that are educating their kids at home?