Zan Tyler Podcast: Thriving in Your Homeschool

Homeschooling among military families is on the rise due to the many advantages and amazing learning opportunities. In this inspiring conversation, Zan and her guest, Crystal Niehoff, discuss the flexibility, consistency, and bonding military homeschool families enjoy in spite of the frequent moves that are part of a military family’s life. Crystal, host of the Military Homeschool Podcast, loves t...

Compelled by his own experience of growing up in a family passionate about homeschooling, Paul Hastings and his wife homeschool their three children. In this lively conversation, Zan and Paul discuss his time serving with THSC, the benefits of internships, and Paul’s own podcast “Compelled,” where he shares exceptional testimonies of God transforming the lives of his guests. You’ll love hearing ho...

Parents considering homeschooling generally ask the same 15 questions. Anne Crossman, who was homeschooled herself and has been homeschooling her four children since 2006, seeks to make it easier for parents to get the information they need through her book and video series Homeschool Like an Expert. Anne and Zan discuss three things you should consider before choosing curriculum, teacher in-servi...

To say Aby Rinella and her family have a passion for experiencing God through His Creation is an understatement! And they want you to have the freedom to do the same. As a former teacher, Aby thought public school was best for kids - and then God called her to homeschool. You'll love this inspiring conversation with Zan and Aby (and a cameo by Joe Tyler) on trusting God, homeschooling, hunting and...

In Part 2 of our discussion on Gaps in Your Homeschool, Zan and Nancy explore some additional areas where gaps can occur, including relationships, faith, and life skills. Today, we’re focusing on relationship building and faith building with our kids, emphasizing that understanding their bents and gifts are key. And we will offer encouragement and practical help to keep our homeschool engaging and...

All homeschool moms think about gaps. We wonder, “Will my kids have gaps in their education? Will these be minor or gaps that affect them the rest of their lives?” We can get bogged down contemplating this topic if we’re not careful. The reality is there will be gaps. Gaps exist in every child’s education and every child’s life. In this heart-to-heart chat, Zan and Nancy share examples of gaps the...

Eujeana Chism’s homeschool experience provided an abundance of family time and fostered wonderful life skills in her children. There were many challenging seasons, too, from homeschooling on the road, to homeschooling while starting a new business with her husband, to homeschooling while caring for her aging grandmother. Eujeana shares her personal story of how BJU Press Homeschool curriculum and...

God has blessed the homeschool community in a unique way over the past 40 years. In this conversation with Tara Bentley, IAHE Executive Director, and Nancy Manos, former Executive Director of AFHE, we discuss ways to get involved in a community of homeschoolers to support one another. You’ll learn what statewide homeschool organizations are, what they do, and how they support families. These non-p...

In this heartfelt conversation, Zan and Sharon Fisher discuss practical ways grandparents can help with homeschooling and support their kids and grandkids in the homeschool adventure. You’ll be inspired as Sharon and Zan examine the importance of a biblical worldview in education and in life. Their conversation concludes with a helpful overview of the way a biblical worldview is woven throughout a...

In Part 2 of the Tylers’ Homeschool Story, Zan is once again joined by her husband, Joe. The Tylers share the numerous lawsuits and legislative battles they encountered, along with stories of personal loss, policemen at their door, and the nagging fear of having their children removed from their home. Zan and Joe recount how God moved in remarkable ways to grant homeschool freedom and even bless t...

In this very special episode, Zan is joined by her husband Joe. This compelling story of transformation will touch your heart as God took Zan from not wanting children to being married with three children. You’ll hear how the Tylers very reluctantly began homeschooling in 1984 and discovered a rewarding lifestyle of family closeness with children who thrived–in spite of the harrowing experience of...

Today I have the privilege of talking with Will Estrada. You don’t want to miss this episode–it convinces all of us of the need to be vigilant in standing for our parental rights and homeschool freedom. Both Will and his wife Rachel were homeschooled, and they now homeschool their two sons. Will went straight from high school into law school and then began his career with Home School Legal Defense...

In this powerful episode, Michelle Moody and I discuss transformational ideas for energizing your homeschool by focusing on your child’s interests, providing a STEM or science education for your kids even if you don’t love science, and homeschooling a child with learning differences. Michelle also shares from her experience as a working homeschool mom and a single homeschool working mom and discus...

This podcast is devoted to encouraging you in your homeschooling journey through conversations with amazing homeschool leaders and advocates. Today I have the privilege of talking with Mike Donnelly. I have known Mike and his wife Patti for many years, and he truly is a man of many talents. He is intensely committed to his family, homeschooling, freedom, parental rights, and the international home...

You don’t want to miss this discussion with Zan Tyler and Nancy Manos on making the most of the holidays with your kids and grandkids! Learn to fill this special season making memories, establishing traditions for your family, serving others, creating hands-on learning opportunities, and more. During this most wonderful, busy, and sometimes stressful season, you CAN enjoy time with your kids, keep...

Tauna Meyer is with me today and you are going to love her and be encouraged in your homeschooling journey as you listen. Tauna homeschools six amazing, messy, loud, beautiful children (her words not mine). We can all relate to that! She has been encouraging moms for years through her Proverbial Homemaker ministry. And as a side note, before motherhood, she was a software systems analyst. Besides...

I am excited to have Dr. Roger Smith with me today. Roger has been practicing Internal and Pediatric Medicine since 1989, and he was recently chosen as the Louisiana Rural Doctor of the Year. Roger and his wife Jan are the parents of 4 grown children that they homeschooled from kindergarten through high school, and they now have 6 grandchildren. They have served on the board of the Louisiana Homes...

I met Jamie Erickson for the first time at an event for moms sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Her message to moms is deep and transformative, and I can’t wait for you to hear what Jamie has to share.  Jamie is a former elementary school teacher turned homeschooling mom of 5. She can be found on The Mom to Mom Podcast where she encourages and equips a growing tribe of homeschooling parents all ac...

Karim is originally from Guatemala, and her husband is from Bolivia. They started homeschooling in 2008. Two of their children are in college and one is still at home. Karim is a great support to homeschooling parents through so many different avenues. She is an educational consultant with HSLDA, and at HSLDA Karim dedicates her time to upholding Hispanic leaders who support homeschooling and Hisp...

I am thrilled to welcome my friend Renton Rathbun to the podcast today. Renton has earned four Masters degrees and has been a classroom teacher for over two decades. His teaching experience has included both secular and Christian institutions ranging from high school to college to seminary. He and his wife homeschooled their son, Daniel, through high school, and they have adopted two young childre...

Today, I’m excited to welcome my good friend Connie Albers to the podcast. Connie spent 25 years parenting her five children and 20 years working with teens. She is a popular speaker, as well as the author of the best-selling book Parenting Beyond the Rules. She is dedicated to homeschooling teens, strengthening families, faith-filled living, and leadership training. Her desire is to inspire and e...

Israel Wayne | Living a Legacy of Faith for Our Children | Episode 009 I’m excited to welcome my good friend Israel Wayne on today's episode of the podcast. I know you'll be encouraged by what he shares in our conversation. Israel is a popular author and conference speaker who travels around the world to defend the Christian faith and biblical worldview. He and his wife Brook were both homeschoole...

Ginger Hubbard | Don't Make Me Count to Three | Episode 008 Ginger Hubbard is the bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words for Moms, and I Can’t Believe You Just Said That. She speaks at women’s events, parenting conferences, and homeschool conventions across the country, and co-hosts the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast. Ginger homeschooled her two children through high...

LaNissir James | A Joyful Mother of Children | Episode 007 LaNissir James, the mother of seven children, didn’t know anyone else who was homeschooling when she began teaching her children at home. In this podcast you will witness her transformation from a fearful, lonely, reluctant homeschooling mom to a homeschooling leader who has learned to embrace all the homeschooling lifestyle has to offer....

Rick Green | Passion for Freedom | Episode 006 What a joy to welcome my good friend Rick Green to the Zan Tyler Podcast today! There is no way I can do justice to Rick and everything he is doing in a short welcome. So I will just hit the highlights.    Rick Green is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host. He & his family travel the nation speaking on Amer...