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Homeschooling IRL

Summary: Discussing the topics that you might not find covered at your local homeschooling convention, veteran homeschooling parents and bloggers, Andy and Kendra Fletcher, use humor and honesty to pull the veil back on Christian homeschooling.

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 Cultures and a Heart for the World – HIRL Episode 153 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

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? Cultures and a Heart for the World 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 Recommended Resources: None Get Social With Us: Follow Fletch/Kendra: Fletch Twitter Kendra Twitter Follow the Studio Dogs: Betty the Surf Dog - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Rasta The Chocolate Lab - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Previous Episodes Mentioned: None Music clips used on this episode: None used SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE AN iTUNES REVIEW: Allow the magic of the internet to deliver Homeschooling In Real Life to your tablet or smart phone. Let us show you how easy it is: * Follow this link to our iTunes page. * IMPORTANT STEP: Under our big red HomeschoolingIRL logo, just click on View in iTunes * The iTunes program will automatically launch and take you to our podcast page. * FIRST - Click SUBSCRIBE. Voila! All or our podcasts will come directly to your computer and smart phone. * NEXT - Click RATINGS AND REVIEW. Remember the best reviews are 5-stars (hint hint!). * Thanks for being one of our listeners! HIRLers rock! WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LISTEN TO HomeschoolingIRL? * You can listen right on this page. There is an audio player below. * You can listen on your iPod, Smartphone or tablet. Open the PODCAST app on your device, search podcasts for "HomeschoolingIRL" and click subscribe. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. * Subscribe to the HomeschoolingIRL website and you will be notified when every new episode is released. Follow this link and begin your FREE SUBSCRIPTION. ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS: Thanks to our sponsor, Harper Collins Christian, and the Kingdom Girl’s Bible Girls will discover the power of faith in this beautiful Bible that features women of the Bible. This is the ideal Bible for girls on their journey of faith!

 Beloved Mess – HIRL Episode 109 (Replay) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

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?  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.   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 Follow Fletch/Kendra: Fletch Twitter Kendra Twitter Follow the Studio Dogs: Betty the Surf Dog - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Rasta The Chocolate Lab - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website 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 SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE AN iTUNES REVIEW: Allow the magic of the internet to deliver Homeschooling In Real Life to your tablet or smart phone. Let us show you how easy it is: * Follow this link to our iTunes page. * IMPORTANT STEP: Under our big red HomeschoolingIRL logo, just click on View in iTunes * The iTunes program will automatically launch and take you to our podcast page. * FIRST - Click SUBSCRIBE. Voila! All or our podcasts will come directly to your computer and smart phone. * NEXT - Click RATINGS AND REVIEW. Remember the best reviews are 5-stars (hint hint!). * Thanks for being one of our listeners! HIRLers rock! WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LISTEN TO HomeschoolingIRL? * You can listen right on this page. There is an audio player below. * You can listen on your iPod, Smartphone or tablet. Open the PODCAST app on your device, search podcasts for "HomeschoolingIRL" and click subscribe. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. * Subscribe to the HomeschoolingIRL website and you will be notified when every new episode is released. Follow this link and begin your FREE SUBSCRIPTION. ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS: Thanks to our Sponsor: Harper Collins Christian:  ...

 When Mom Loses Control Of Her Mouth – HIRL Episode 55 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:40

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 Please visit our coffee sponsor: Caroline’s Coffee for 10% off any order. Music clips used on this show: “Scheming Weasel” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

 Homeless Homeschooling – HIRL Episode 124 (Replay) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:04

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!  If you've ever dreamed of taking your homeschool on the road, this episode is for you.  EPISODE TIMELINE :50 - Fluff : Book Writing and Fletch has a sore butt from driving so much.  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 A Prairie Home Companion Pre-Release for Lost and Found - Kendra's book due in February 2017 Follow Fletch/Kendra: Fletch Twitter Kendra Twitter Follow the Studio Dogs: Betty the Surf Dog - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Rasta The Chocolate Lab - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website 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 SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE AN iTUNES REVIEW: Allow the magic of the internet to deliver Homeschooling In Real Life to your tablet or smart phone. Let us show you how easy it is: * Follow this link to our iTunes page. * IMPORTANT STEP: Under our big red HomeschoolingIRL logo, just click on View in iTunes * The iTunes program will automatically launch and take you to our podcast page. * FIRST - Click SUBSCRIBE. Voila! All or our podcasts will come directly to your computer and smart phone. * NEXT - Click RATINGS AND REVIEW. Remember the best reviews are 5-stars (hint hint!). * Thanks for being one of our listeners! HIRLers rock! WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LISTEN TO HomeschoolingIRL? * You can listen right on this page. There is an audio player below.

 Replay: When My Convictions Aren’t Your Convictions – HIRL Episode 94 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

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 Previous Episodes Mentioned: Music clips used on this episode: My Life- Billy Joel - Buy it on iTunes Here Hello, Goodbye - The Beatles - Buy it on iTunes Here SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE AN iTUNES REVIEW: Allow the magic of the internet to deliver Homeschooling In Real Life to your tablet or smart phone. Let us show you how easy it is: * Follow this link to our iTunes page. * IMPORTANT STEP: Under our big red HomeschoolingIRL logo, just click on View in iTunes * The iTunes program will automatically launch and take you to our podcast page. * FIRST - Click SUBSCRIBE. Voila! All or our podcasts will come directly to your computer and smart phone. * NEXT - Click RATINGS AND REVIEW. Remember the best reviews are 5-stars (hint hint!). * Thanks for being one of our listeners! HIRLers rock! WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LISTEN TO HomeschoolingIRL? * You can listen right on this page. There is an audio player below. * You can listen on your iPod, Smartphone or tablet. Open the PODCAST app on your device, search podcasts for "HomeschoolingIRL" and click subscribe. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. * Subscribe to the HomeschoolingIRL website and you will be notified when every new episode is released. Follow this link and begin your FREE SUBSCRIPTION. ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS:

 Family Devotions with Marty Machowski – HIRL Episode 128 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:32

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.  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.  8:48 - Interview with Marty Machowski, Part 1 25:35 - Interview with Marty Machowski, Part 2 35:15 - Goodbye! The Show Is Over! SHOW NOTES: Recommended Resources: Marty Machowski Theology For Kids New Growth Press Follow Fletch/Kendra: Fletch Twitter Kendra Twitter Follow the Studio Dogs: Betty the Surf Dog - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Rasta The Chocolate Lab - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Previous Episodes Mentioned: None Music clips used on this episode: The Love of God - MercyMe - Purchase it Here SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE AN iTUNES REVIEW: Allow the magic of the internet to deliver Homeschooling In Real Life to your tablet or smart phone. Let us show you how easy it is: * Follow this link to our iTunes page. * IMPORTANT STEP: Under our big red HomeschoolingIRL logo, just click on View in iTunes * The iTunes program will automatically launch and take you to our podcast page. * FIRST - Click SUBSCRIBE. Voila! All or our podcasts will come directly to your computer and smart phone. * NEXT - Click RATINGS AND REVIEW. Remember the best reviews are 5-stars (hint hint!). * Thanks for being one of our listeners! HIRLers rock! WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LISTEN TO HomeschoolingIRL? * You can listen right on this page. There is an audio player below. * You can listen on your iPod, Smartphone or tablet. Open the PODCAST app on your device, search podcasts for "HomeschoolingIRL" and click subscribe. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. * Subscribe to the HomeschoolingIRL website and you will be notified when every new episode is released. Follow this link and begin your FREE SUBSCRIPTION. ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS:

 Best of Homschooling IRL: Affording College | Special Replay | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:30

A special replay in honor of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network’s 10th Birthday! << Click to enter giveaway.   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. ---- 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!   SHOW NOTES: Recommended Resources: College Prep Genius Follow Fletch/Kendra: Fletch Twitter Kendra Twitter Follow the Studio Dogs: Betty the Surf Dog - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Rasta The Chocolate Lab - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Previous Episodes Mentioned: None Music clips used on this episode: None ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS: Media Angels & the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network LISTEN HERE Are you ready to listen to Fletch and Kendra get real about homeschooling? Press the PLAY button below.

 Special Replay: The Desperate Need To Get It Right | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:35

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. SHOW NOTES: Recommended Resources: 7SistersHomeschool.com Homeschool Highschool Podcast Follow Fletch/Kendra: Fletch Twitter Kendra Twitter Follow the Studio Dogs: Betty the Surf Dog - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Rasta The Chocolate Lab - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website Previous Episodes Mentioned: None Music clips used on this episode: Get It Right - Glee Cast - Purchase it Here LISTEN HERE Are you ready to listen to Fletch and Kendra get real about homeschooling? Press the PLAY button below. Visit our sponsor: Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing 

 I Love Homeschooling But I Am Totally Disorganized | Replay | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:51

So you love the idea of homeschooling, but you are totally disorganized? 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.     Want to get organized, be sure and check out the monthly freebie from Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network: Printable Checklists     Special Thanks to Our Network Sponsor - Route60 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.  

 HomeschoolingIRL Replay Homeschooling, Halloween and Harry Potter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:01

Homeschooling, Halloween, and Harry Potter 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. Homeschooling, Halloween, and Harry Potter? Are we nuts? 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?   Show Notes for Episode #3   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).   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.    

 Homeschooling The Struggling Learner – HIRL Episode 102 Replay | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:54

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 Wilkerson  6:33 Homeschooling the Struggling Learner 23:25 Wrapping it up 25:41 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 SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE AN iTUNES REVIEW: Allow the magic of the internet to deliver Homeschooling In Real Life to your tablet or smartphone. Let us show you how easy it is: * Follow this link to our iTunes page. * IMPORTANT STEP: Under our big red HomeschoolingIRL logo, just click on View in iTunes * The iTunes program will automatically launch and take you to our podcast page. * FIRST - Click SUBSCRIBE. Voila! All or our podcasts will come directly to your computer and smartphone. * NEXT - Click RATINGS AND REVIEW. Remember the best reviews are 5 stars (hint hint!). * Thanks for being one of our listeners! HIRLers rock! WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LISTEN TO HomeschoolingIRL? * You can listen right on this page. There is an audio player below. * You can listen on your iPod, Smartphone or tablet. Open the PODCAST app on your device, search podcasts for "HomeschoolingIRL" and click subscribe. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. * Subscribe to the HomeschoolingIRL website and you will be notified when every new episode is released. Follow this link and begin your FREE SUBSCRIPTION. ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS: CTC Math | A Great Math Curriculum for Homeschool Families LISTEN HERE Are you ready to listen to Fletch and Kendra get real about homeschooling? Press the PLAY button below. Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades.

 Can We Afford To Homeschool? Understanding Homeschool Finances | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:41

Making Homeschooling Work on a Tight Budget In this episode, Fletch and Kendra from the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network are joined by CPA and homeschooling expert Carol Topp to delve into the topic of homeschooling on a limited budget. The conversation covers valuable insights on managing finances while providing a quality homeschooling experience for your children. Episode Highlights: Sponsor:  I want to thank Route 60: A Biblical Highway for sponsoring this podcast. Please check out the link here. Route60.movie 1. The Financial Realities of Homeschooling | Understanding Homeschool Finances - Understanding the concerns of homeschooling parents who are struggling financially. - Exploring the challenges of affording homeschooling when the budget is already stretched thin. - Acknowledging the importance of financial stability while pursuing homeschooling goals. 2. Strategies for Homeschooling on a Small Budget | Putting Homeschool Finances to Work - Carol Topp shares practical tips for making homeschooling work with limited financial resources. - Exploring cost-effective curriculum options, free educational resources, and library materials. - Creative ways to engage in extracurricular activities and field trips without breaking the bank. 3. Homeschooling Older Kids | Managing Challenges in Your Homeschool Finances - Discussing the unique expenses and challenges associated with homeschooling teenagers. - Exploring part-time job opportunities and microbusiness ideas for teens to contribute to homeschooling expenses. - Balancing the financial aspect with the flexibility and personalized education homeschooling offers. 4. Aligning Finances with Purpose in Your Homeschool Finances - Reflecting on the deeper purpose of homeschooling and the values it aligns with. - Evaluating financial decisions in the context of one's family goals and values. - Recognizing the need to prioritize and make thoughtful choices in spending. 5. Resources and Recommendations - Carol Topp's "Dollars and Sense" podcast for more financial insights and advice. - Exploring the "Microbusiness for Teens" concept as a way for teenagers to learn about entrepreneurship and contribute financially. - Drawing inspiration from financial expert Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University." 6. Final Thoughts - Emphasizing the importance of open communication about financial constraints with children. - Encouraging parents to seek support from homeschooling communities and online networks. - Reminding listeners that homeschooling's value goes beyond finances, focusing on the holistic development of children. Conclusion In this eye-opening episode, Fletch, Kendra, and guest Carol Topp provide a wealth of practical advice and thoughtful perspectives on navigating homeschooling within a limited budget. By aligning financial decisions with their core values, homeschooling parents can find ways to provide a rich and fulfilling educational experience for their children while maintaining financial stability. Resources Mentioned HomeschoolCPA Dollars and Sense Podcast with Carol Topp Microbusiness for Teens Financial Peace University **Disclaimer:** The views and opinions expressed in this episode are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions...

 Replay: Devotions For The Real Family | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:51

We are talking about Family Devotions for the Real Family on this podcast. You know REAL family devotions. The families with the toddler hijacking the deep discussion, the teens are daydreaming, and the mom is falling asleep because it's been a long, long homeschooling day. Can you relate to family worship that looks like this? Family worship can be trying for most families, and on this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life, we talk with a dozen dads about what it looks like in their homes. But we won't leave you feeling like a failure! We want to encourage you to discover God's glory with your family in a way that suits you best. In this episode of "Homeschooling in Real Life," we delve into the realm of family worship, a journey that can be both rewarding and challenging for most families. We sit down with a diverse group of a dozen dads, each bringing their unique experiences and perspectives to the table. Through candid conversations, we unravel the intricacies of what family worship truly entails within their homes. The conversations are refreshingly honest, acknowledging the inevitable struggles that arise when striving to establish a consistent practice. Amidst busy schedules, varying ages, and divergent interests, these fathers reveal the hurdles they face and the creative solutions they've discovered. It's an insightful glimpse into the reality of harmonizing spirituality within a family unit. However, the purpose of this episode isn't to accentuate shortcomings but to inspire and uplift. Instead of focusing solely on the difficulties, we aim to ignite a sense of possibility. Through these discussions, we highlight that family worship is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Rather, it's an opportunity for each family to tailor an approach that resonates with their unique dynamics and values. Ultimately, the episode is a call to embrace the journey of discovering God's glory alongside your loved ones. It's a reminder that the path might be winding, and the pace might vary, but the significance lies in the intention and effort. Whether through shared devotionals, musical moments, or simple conversations, there's an array of avenues to explore. So, as you listen to these stories, may you be empowered to weave a tapestry of family worship that reflects the beauty of your own household. This episode is sponsored by: Route 60: The Biblical Highway. In Theaters September 18 & 19 only. Get your tickets here. Enjoy this episode? Listen in to more from Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network: Homeschool Lifestyle Last Minute DIY Tips Money Saving Field Trips All About Teaching Raising Spiritually Strong Kids Six Homeschooling Insider Tips Best Staycations for Kids Avoid Curriculum Pitfalls Top 10 Parenting Secrets 45 Family Date Night Ideas

 HomeschoolingIRL Replay- Homeschooling With Exchange Students | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:44

Homeschooling Exchange Students Live on location in Paris, France! One of our very favorite episodes to record, because in this show we record straight from the streets of Paris, France as we interview our former exchange student about life in the home of a large homeschooling family. This episode brought to you by CTC Math. Tune in as we talk about homeschooling with exchange students and discuss the benefits and potential challenges for families thinking about opening their homes to international guests. Show Notes: La Favorite de Sam - the restaurant where we recorded the interview Sister Cities International America's Worst Photographer  In this episode, we had the incredible opportunity to interview our former exchange student about life in the home of a large homeschooling family. Get ready to dive into the world of homeschooling with exchange students as we explore the benefits and potential challenges of opening your home to international guests. Gain insights into:  Our unique experiences and perspectives exchange students bring to your homeschool environment. The joys and lessons of fostering cross-cultural connections right from your own home. Tips and strategies for creating a welcoming and enriching experience for your guest student. Tune in and let us transport you to the charming streets of Paris as we share stories, experiences, and valuable advice about homeschooling with exchange students. Don't miss this heartwarming and enlightening episode! Listen now or find us on your favorite podcast platform. #HomeschoolingIRL #ExchangeStudentHomeschooling #CrossCulturalLearning #PodcastEpisodes #UltimateHomeschoolPodcastNetwork Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace) podcast every two weeks as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.      

 Homeschooling Through Hard Times | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:12

Homeschooling Through the Storm: Navigating Difficulties with Linda Difino Hard Time Episode | Introduction: Welcome back to HomeschoolingIRL, your go-to podcast on the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network! In this episode, we tackle a crucial topic that every homeschooling family may encounter at some point - homeschooling when life gets hard. Whether it's dealing with marital stress, tragedies, health challenges, financial loss, or any combination of these, we understand that these hardships can place unique strains on a homeschooling household. Episode Highlights: 1. Understanding the Different Hardships: - Every family faces their share of challenges, and homeschooling families are no exception. Our hosts delve into various hardships that homeschooling parents may encounter, ranging from personal struggles to external factors. 2. Interview with Linda Difino - A Homeschooling Warrior: - Our special guest, Linda Difino, a homeschooling mom and blogger, shares her inspiring journey of homeschooling through multiple difficult times. Linda candidly discusses how she and her family faced adversity head-on and managed to keep their homeschooling journey on track. 3. Coping Strategies for Homeschooling Families in Hard times - Amidst the chaos of challenging times, it's crucial to have effective coping strategies in place. Our hosts and guest offer valuable insights into maintaining a sense of balance, patience, and resilience in the midst of adversities. 4. Finding Support and Community in Hard Times - Homeschooling can sometimes feel like a solitary journey, especially during tough times. The podcast highlights the importance of building a strong support system and engaging with a supportive homeschooling community to share burdens and gain encouragement. 5. Embracing Flexibility during Hard Times - One of the key takeaways from this episode is the significance of embracing flexibility in homeschooling. Our experts discuss the need to adjust expectations and curricula during trying times, while still ensuring the educational needs of children are met. 6. Redefining Success in Hard Times - In challenging circumstances, it becomes essential to redefine success in homeschooling. Our hosts encourage listeners to focus on the growth, resilience, and character development of their children, rather than just academic achievements. Conclusion: In this thought-provoking episode, we've explored the intricate relationship between homeschooling and life's hardships. Through the uplifting story of Linda Difino, we see that with determination, adaptability, and a strong support system, homeschooling can endure even the most trying times. Join us as we navigate the uncharted waters of homeschooling through adversity, and remember, you are not alone. Together, as a community, we can rise above life's challenges and provide an enriching homeschooling experience for our children. Tune in now and let's grow stronger together in this homeschooling journey!     Enjoy this podcast? Check out these:   Homeschool Lifestyle Last Minute DIY Tips Money Saving Field Trips All About Teaching Raising Spiritually Strong Kids Six Homeschooling Insider Tips Best Staycations for Kids

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