Ever wonder how to give your kids a healthy love for the world and a desire to know other cultures? How about making missions an every day part of your homeschool and home life? What if you can’t travel far from home but want your kids to develop a view that reaches far beyond your hometown?
Join us and Sonlight Curriculum co-founder Sarita Holzmann for a lively discussion on homeschooling, reading, missionaries, biographies, a desire to love the lost, and of course, the gospel.
Cultures and a Heart for the World SHOW NOTES:
Sonlight Curriculum
Sandy Cove Family Camp – Homeschool Week
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Are you a beloved mess? Tired of trying to make your family seem as if you’ve got it all together? Exhausted by external standards that seem unreachable or even crushing?Â
The Christian life is not about being less of a mess. It’s about admitting that we need to be saved from trying to clean ourselves up. Guest Kimm Crandall frees you to live with the assurance that God loves you right here, right now. He’s not waiting for you to clean up your act before you’re worthy to come to him. In fact, he wants you to stop trying to fix the mess and allow him to wash it away.
Beloved Mess is an episode that is both thoughtful and healing to our weary, worn out souls.
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EPISODE TIMELINE
:50 Fluff – Happy 4th of July
6:15 Beautiful Mess, Part 1
18:02 – Beautiful Mess, Part 2
32:02 –  The show is over. Contest Rules. Goodbye!
SHOW NOTES:
Recommended Resources:
Kimm Crandall – Beloved Mess
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Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 34 – Christ in the Chaos
Music clips used on this episode:
A Beautiful Mess by Jason Mraz – buy it here on iTunes
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Girls will discover the power of faith in this beautiful Bible that features women of the Bible! Here is the ideal Bible for girls on their journey of faith! This special Bible is specifically crafted to highlight the stories and lessons of the inspiring, famous, and sometimes infamous women of the Bible. With over 400 engaging features, colorful illustrations, and helpful notes, this Bible is perfect for girls ages 8 to 12 as they learn about the strong and faithful women who came before them. From Eve to Ruth, Esther to Mary, this Bible brings the stories of these women to life and shows how their faith and strength can still inspire girls today. Featuring a beautiful design and easy-to-read text, this Bible is a great resource for girls as they grow in their own faith and learn about the women who have impacted the world.
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Spicy words? Uncontrolled tongues? What do you do when Mom is the one to lose control of her mouth and damages the ones she loves with sharp words? One of our faithful HIRLers called in asking us to answer these questions, so we dove right in.
Thanks to our sponsor, A Fanthom Presents Film – The Ark and The Darkness – Movie Trailer here: NoahsFlood
In theaters March 20-21! Noah’s Flood is preserved in ancient writings from every major culture around the world. Recent discoveries confirm what the Bible has said all along. Sevenfold Films and Genesis Apologetics present: The Ark and the Darkness.
Join us as we open up about our own struggles with losing our temper with our kids. What do we do when we lose control of our mouth and unleashes on those around us. This is a transparent episode about a difficult topic we have not conquered in our own home. Join us!
Timeline
1:02 – Introduction
10:24 – Listener Call-In
12:09 – Spicy Words
Show Notes
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Music clips used on this show:
“Scheming Weasel” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Homeless homeschoolers? Sorry for the bait and switch, but this family is anything but homeless! This is a family who decided to take the kids AND the homeschool on the road! Join us and our special guests Megan and Mike Knorpp from KnorppandSouth.com. The Knorpps are homeschooling parents of 9 and cross-country travelers extraordinaire. We discuss the logistics of housing 11 people in 800 square feet, the excitement of learning by doing and exploring, and how exactly they’re paying for this whole crazy adventure!Â
If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your homeschool on the road, this episode is for you.Â
EPISODE TIMELINE
:50 – Fluff : Book Writing and Fletch has a sore butt from driving so much.Â
7:38 – Interview with Mike and Megan Knorpp – Homeschooling and living in an RV
35:23 – Goodbye! The Show Is Over!
Homeless Homeschoolers SHOW NOTES:
Recommended Resources:
Knorpp and South – our guest for this episode
AÂ Prairie Home Companion
Pre-Release for Lost and Found – Kendra’s book due in February 2017
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Previous Episodes Mentioned:
I Love Homeschooling…But I Hate Teaching Writing – Episode 113
Homeschooling in Alaska – Episode 100
What Homeschooling Does To A Marriage – Episode 17
Music clips used on this episode:
Holiday Roads by Lindsey Buckingham – Buy It Here on ITunes
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Thanks to our sponsor, A Fanthom Presents Film – The Ark and The Darkness – Movie Trailer here: NoahsFlood
In theaters March 20-21! Noah’s Flood is preserved in ancient writings from every major culture around the world. Recent discoveries confirm what the Bible has said all along. Sevenfold Films and Genesis Apologetics present: The Ark and the Darkness.
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Homeschooling. Health food. Small church. Mom stays home. KJV only. Dresses. Youth group. Public school. No TV. Our convictions, or the things we strongly about, can drive so much of our lives and end up being the choices by which we define ourselves. They can bring like-minded believers together and set the tone for our families and homes.
But what happens when your convictions are different than mine? As soon as you discover that we don’t have the same non-negotiables in our home as you do in yours, is it a deal-killer?
What does it look like to love other Christians in our community who hold to different standards but agree that Jesus is everything? Can we love each other well, for the sake of the gospel?
EPISODE TIMELINE
2:10 Fluff Time (Tough week, “Me Time,” Failed Marriages, Exploratorium)
11:02 Part 1 – Convictions (What do we mean and what does the Bible say, Good Examples)
21:22 Part 2 –  Convictions (Bad Examples, Scriptural response)
29:33 HIRLers Treasure Chest
34:00 Wrapping up the show, What’s Coming
SHOW NOTES:
Recommended Resources:
Slack – The ultimate in team organization
Tricia Goyer – Author
September Yarns – Yarns
Small Sparrow T-Shirts – Cool T-Shirts
Betty The Surf Dog Twitter Feed – Home of Betty the Surf Dog
Fletch Twitter
Kendra Twitter
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Music clips used on this episode:
My Life- Billy Joel – Buy it on iTunes Here
Hello, Goodbye – The Beatles – Buy it on iTunes Here
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It’s almost the season of Advent, and we have a special gift for you! Join us as we welcome pastor, homeschool father, and family devotions author, Marty Machowski. We talk with Marty about family devotions and why we need to encourage each other as families to gather together around the Word of God.Â
These are wonderful books for families just like yours. They are easy to use, with ideas that are easy to grasp, and they teach to a level that will engage everyone in the entire family. Marty’s books have been a hit in our family and we are sure they will be with yours as well. Join us and be inspired and encouraged for family devotions in your home.
EPISODE TIMELINE
1:54 – Fluff : Tryptophan, Thanksgiving and Coconut Creme Pie.Â
8:48 – Interview with Marty Machowski, Part 1
25:35 – Interview with Marty Machowski, Part 2
35:15 – Goodbye! The Show Is Over!
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Recommended Resources:
Marty Machowski
Theology For Kids
New Growth Press
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The Love of God – MercyMe – Purchase it Here
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It’s that time of year again – graduation is upon us and college is looming into the future. In this replay of the Best of Homeschooling IRL, listen in as Fletch and Kendra interview Jean Burke of College Prep Genius with tips for affording college.
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When our students hope to go to college, the perennial question remains: how in the world will they pay for it? We decided to return to the topic of affording college with College Prep Genius Jean Burk because we know she has valuable information to share.
We think you’ll be encouraged and feel equipped as you help your college-bound students get the education they are pursuing!
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Recommended Resources:
College Prep Genius
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ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS: Media Angels & the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network
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Special Replay Episode: When we talk about the desperate need to get it right, Fletch is quick to say, “Oh! You mean homeschooling in the age of Pinterest?” On this episode we are talking about how to homeschool when we feel like we just don’t measure up to the other homeschool moms we know.
We are joined in the studio by Kym Smythe, Sabrina Justison and Vicki Tillman, three of the sisters from 7SistersHomeschool.com and The Homeschool Highschool Podcast. We discuss how to handle the competition, comparisons and the desperate need to get it right.
7SistersHomeschool.com has a curriculum bundle of 10 resources including a Career Exploration workbook, tools for writing a personal mission statement, practical instruction for developing interview skills and more. Each piece of the bundle is in .pdf ebook format and downloads instantly to your device after purchase.
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Recommended Resources:
7SistersHomeschool.com
Homeschool Highschool Podcast
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Get It Right – Glee Cast – Purchase it Here
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Is this a deal killer? Should you pack up your kids and send them off to the local school house where they will be kept on track by rigid teaching plans that maintain scope and sequence?
It’s time for us all to get real with one another. Is your lack of organization thwarting your efforts at homeschooling? At the end of the day, the week, the month, are you constantly playing catch-up and putting out the fires caused by disorganization? If so, this is the episode you will want to listen to.
What about the other side of this issue? As a busy productive homeschool parent, have you forgotten along the way that relationships need to come before agendas? Are you such a task-master that you forgot the children God gave you to develop loving relationships with?
Organization in the homeschool can be both a blessing and a curse. On this episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, join Fletch and Kendra as they get transparent with their listeners and have a discussion out loud about balancing the need to bring organization into your family and preventing that same organization from destroying relationships.
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Thank you to this podcast episode sponsor: Route 60 – The Biblical Highway. In theaters September 18th & 19th only. Please check the website to learn more about this wonderful movie.
Well, yes, but that didn’t stop us from tackling two hot potato topics that homeschoolers traditionally love to argue over. You, too?
In this episode, Fletch and Kendra talk about Halloween and the opportunity to love the places where God has put our families. We discuss fear and the life of the believer, and then Fletch elaborates on a character in the Harry Potter series that taught him a valuable lesson.
We promise if you listen, you won’t turn into a newt. You won’t be made fun of or persuaded to change your mind (unless the Holy Spirit does that), and we won’t send you out into the neighborhood looking for the scariest costume this year.
We just thought we’d put it all out on the table, with a big bowl of candy corn just to make sure we keep it sweet. Join us?
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From Christians and Halloween, Grace to You:
Evil spirits are no more active and sinister on Halloween than they are on any other day of the year; in fact, any day is a good day for Satan to prowl about seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). But “greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). God has forever “disarmed principalities and powers” through the cross Christ and “made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them through [Christ]” (Colossians 2:15).
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For more information about this podcast or to connect with Fletch and Kendra directly you can follow HomeschoolingIRL on Facebook and Twitter. Fletch blogs regularly on theMangoTimes and is a monthly contributor to the Homeschool Post. Kendra can be found on either of her blogs Preschoolers and Peace or on her author site, KendraFletcher.com.
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Are you homeschooling a struggling learner? Fletch and Kendra share three practical ideas for you as you consider homeschooling a child who struggles.
Join us for this week’s episode as we answer a listener’s question about how to give struggling learners the time and attention they need.
EPISODE TIMELINE
:50 Fluff – shout out to John WilkersonÂ
6:33Â Homeschooling the Struggling Learner
23:25Â Wrapping it up
25:41Â The show is over. Goodbye!
SHOW NOTES:
Recommended Resources:
Betty the Surf Dog – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website
Fletch Twitter
Kendra Twitter
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
All of them
Music clips used on this episode:
None
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