18 AUG 2017 · PRAYING FOR BOYS Raising children is a challenge. Boys certainly aren’t an exception. They are hard wired to be rambunctious, daring, and even willing to challenge us as parents. Today you are going to hear from Brooke McGlothlin. Brooke is the President and Co-Founder of The MOB Society and the author of Gospel Centered Mom,...

25 JUL 2017 · Confessions of a Homeschool Graduate Tyler Hogan is a homeschool graduate whose parents ran the Bright Ideas Press homeschool curriculum publishing company of which Tyler is now the head of curriculum development for. Tyler is going to talk about what it means to be a homeschool graduate and his experiences along the way. He is going...

24 JUL 2017 · Anthony Comstock: The Forgotten Story of America’s Most Successful Christian Social Reformer Before there was Margaret Sanger, there was Anthony Comstock.  Comstock accomplished almost overnight what it took Sanger and others over 100 years to undo.  Comstock was the prime-mover being the 1873 Post Office Act which banned obscenity and abortion, as well as contraception....

29 MAR 2017 · TITLE We have another wonderful guest for you today, Kathie Morrissey of The Character Corner. This interview was recorded in February of 2014, but the message Kathie gives is timebound Biblical advice. Character is formed in children and as they grow into adults.  It is something that is learned, so we as parents should establish...

24 MAR 2017 · Wonderful, Wacky Teenagers Even the godliest of children can be a little wacky when they hit puberty. With hormones rushing through their bloodstream, teens can be highly emotional, need more sleep, and have serious lapses in judgment. Yet, they are wonderful, interesting, funny, energetic, and enchanting. If they fall in love with Jesus, they are...

24 MAR 2017 · Wonderful, Wacky Teenagers Even the godliest of children can be a little wacky when they hit puberty. With hormones rushing through their bloodstream, teens can be highly emotional, need more sleep, and have serious lapses in judgment. Yet, they are wonderful, interesting, funny, energetic, and enchanting. If they fall in love with Jesus, they are...

20 MAR 2015 · Purposeful Design – Understanding the Creation Today we will be talking about Jay Schabacker ’s book  “Purposeful Design – Understanding the Creation.”  Jay will be talking about God’s wonderful design of the world and why it’s important to understand purposeful design.  As the description of the book points out, Purposeful Design beautifully reveals the principles of science that operate our world. It masterfully explains the elements of designs that make life possible, and compellingly presents evidence that a loving Creator God was purposeful in these designs. Let’s join Jay as he talks about Purposeful Design is his love of teaching it. I feel there’s excruciatingly abundant evidence that there’s a purposeful designer, God, that’s running your heart, running your body and running my body. And scientists which have an open mind are coming to believe that more and more and more.   iTunes          Stitcher     iHeart Radio Jay Schabacker, once part of the Apollo Moon Program, and then founder of a financial investment management firm, now devotes his time to educating children and adults on God’s wonderful and purposeful design of this world – and each of us. His passion includes videos, speaking engagements, and now the new coffee table book, “Purposeful Design – Understanding the Creation”. Jay’s activities over the years have included the chairmanship of Romanian Christian Enterprises helping to bring at risk orphan children out of distress; and the chairmanship of Ken Ham’s 1992 “Back to Genesis” Washington, DC Seminar sponsored by the Institute for Creation Research.  Listen to Jay as he talks about:  Why the wonders of the world were specifically designed with us in mind. Why some see the world as God's awesome splendor while others do not. Those who inspired Jay What the book Purposeful Design is about. Who the audience of this book is and what Jay hopes they get out of it. What was Jay's inspiration to write the book. Please share your comments for Jay in the comments section below. Connect with Jay... Jay's book on Amazon: Purposeful Design: Understanding the Creation Website: www.jayschabacker.com Blog: www.jayschabacker.BlogSpot.com Facebook: facebook.com/JaySchabackerAuthor Twitter: twitter.com/JaySchabacker Google+: Jay Schabacker LinkedIn: linkedin.com/pub/jay-schabacker/b/2a4/a48 Email: JaySchab@aol.com This page contains affiliate links.

27 OCT 2014 · Homeschooling Gifted & Emotionally Intense Children Many parents question if their child is gifted and whether or not they should even homeschool their children.  Gifted children do come with their own challenges. Usually gifted children are emotionally intense. We often don't know how to keep them motivated or even if we can meet their needs.  Well today we are speaking with Colleen Kessler of RaisingLifelongLearners.com.  Colleen is a former classroom teacher.  She is an authority on gifted children and will be talking with us today. She will explain how and when we will know if our child is gifted and why homeschooling is the ideal education for our children. I have truly become an advocate for homeschooling gifted children because their needs are so specific. ~Colleen Kessler iTunes          Stitcher     iHeart Radio A former teacher of gifted students, Colleen prayed for nice, average kids and thought she'd be in the classroom forever. As God has a sense of humor, she now stays home to homeschool her four highly gifted kids ages 11 and under. Between the Legos, experiments, craft projects, an general messes, she attempts to stay one step ahead of the kids while making sure their passions and curiosity are fueled and respected.She fails often, but always enjoys the journey.Colleen earned a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Cleveland State University and her Master's in Gifted Education from Kent State University. Her curiosity is continually fed as she embraces a lifestyle of lifelong learning alongside her kids. She writes books for teachers, parents, and kids, and can be found blogging about home, school, and faith-filled mothering {and the ups and downs of living with bright kids} at www.RaisingLifelongLearners.com Please share your comments for Colleen in the comments section below.   Listen to Colleen as she talks about: What Colleen considers a gifted child and what is giftedness. How a parent knows a child is gifted. The age we can tell if a child is a gifted child. Some of the challenges of gifted children. How to keep gifted children motivated and meet their needs. How gifted children can be intense emotionally. Why homeschooling is the ideal education for a gifted child. Advice to parents who are considering homeschooling a gifted or emotionally intense child Connect with Colleen... Website: Raising Lifelong Learners Twitter: @ColleenKessler LinkedIn: Colleen Kessler Pinterest: @colleenkessler Google+: +ColleenKessler Amazon.com: Colleen's Books on Amazon Email: Colleen@colleen-Kessler.com

16 SEP 2014 · Homeschooling your High-Schooler and College Preparation Today we are going to be speaking with Karen Childress about homeschooling your high schooler and preparing them for college. There is a lot that goes into planning your child’s high school education. It can be intimidating and complex. Karen will explain why not only are you capable and qualified to homeschool your high schooler, but why you should. We’ll discuss the many options and opportunities for homeschooling highschoolers including academics, extracurricular activities, internships and more.  We’ll touch on high school transcripts and diplomas and talk about college preparation as well. The best education that your child can get is still at home even through high school and you can tailor that to the student's learning skill to their strength; to what they want to do. ~Karen Childress iTunes          Stitcher     iHeart Radio Karen Childress is a veteran homeschool mom of 7 children.  In her 23 years of homeschooling, she has graduated 5 students, so far.  Two of those students were National Merit Finalists and two were National Merit Semi-Finalists.  On her blog, karentrina.com, she shares what she has learned over the years about preparing your student for college and life after high school, as well as general parenting tips. Please share your comments for Karen in the comments section below.   Listen to Karen as she talks about: When homeschool parents should begin planning for their high school education. How parents can be confident teaching at the high school level. Why should a parent continue homeschooling their child through high school instead of enrolling him or her in traditional schools. Options that can we consider for internships, apprenticeships and extra-curricular activities for high school student. Is a high school diploma necessary when a student graduates high school. The type of records that we need to keep for our homeschoolers. How to prepare a transcript. How homeschoolers can get into college. Suggestions to prepare homeschoolers for college entrance exams. Common core and how it may affect college entrance exams Homeschoolers and how they fare in college. Should students declare a major on their college applications. Where parents can find support in homeschooling highschoolers and preparing for college.  Connect with Karen... Karentrina.com Pinterest  Google+ +KarenChildress Twitter @karen_trina Facebook

13 AUG 2014 · Late Stage College Planning Many families are facing the challenge of college planning and more particularly, late stage college planning. There are concerns about finances, choosing a college and more.  Many parents have questions and concerns about scholarships, entrance exams and more.  This can be a complex and scary area to traverse.  Today's guest, Brad Baldridge, is here today to talk to us about late stage college planning.  He will cover many areas and questions parents have about college planning. The focus of early stage (planning) is "should we save for college or not and if we can save, how should we do it." Late stage college planning gets much more complex because whether you’ve saved or not, you’ve got to figure out testing and financial aid and how to negotiate with the schools and what to do on your visits and how do you choose majors and careers and should we pursue scholarships and how often we often do we take the ACT.  And a lot of this stuff has a direct impact on what schools you end up at and  so  forth but it also has a direct impact on how much you pay.  ~Brad Baldridge iTunes          Stitcher     iHeart Radio Brad Baldridge, CFP®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late stage college funding planning.  He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies.  With these strategies Brad may help a family save a significant amount of money on their college expenses and make their college dream a reality.  Brad’s goal is to help a family save time, save money and reduce stress in the college planning process. Please share your comments for Brad in the comments section below.  Listen to Brad as he talks about: How to recognize as a parent where you are at financially in order to prepare in late stage college planning. Understanding merit aid When it is or is not too late to consider merit based college aid. How some colleges out there are working with and actively seeking homeschool students Advice for parents to help their children start preparing for college testing Process of selecting the right college for students Tips on where parents who may not qualify for college aid or merit aid can find find money for college. How students can apply for several scholarships to obtain scholarship money. One good tip where parents can be successful at late stage college planning The best time to start saving for long term college planning Brad talks about the resources he offers  Connect with... Website: BaldridgeCollegeSolutions.com Podcast:  TamingtheHighCostofCollege.com Contact/email: Brad@TamingtheHighCostofCollege.com Phone: (414) 529-9400 Twitter: @bradbaldridge This page contains affiliate links.