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How do we homeschool high school? It’s *the* question, isn’t it?

A lot of us go into homeschooling ready and excited for the younger years. Then as high school approaches, things start to feel… a little more complicated. To say the least. Navigating difficult subjects, transcripts, college applications, and alternatives to college if that isn’t a good fit for your child can be intimidating.

It’s no wonder that homeschooling high school is one of the most-asked topics here at RAR.

As many of you know, I have three kids who I homeschooled through high school who are now in college and beyond. My guest today is also an experienced homeschool mom who’s had two of her six children graduate high school and move on to college. 

Rachel Kovac is a speaker, educator, and the author of the new book, Their Future is Shining Bright: A Guide to Homeschooling High School. I invited her to talk with me about the nitty gritty details of getting your kids through high school, as well as to share some big-picture encouragement as you face the challenges of the high school years.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• Why the high school years feel so intimidating and what you can do to support a growth mindset for your teen
• How your role shifts as your kids enter high school (and why it’s something to look forward to!)
• Balancing doing less in your homeschool with keeping doors and paths open for your kids

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Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Shannon Warden compare family life to renovating a home — you need a good “blueprint” or plan for how you want your family to grow, and a solid foundation of godly character traits like kindness, love, forgiveness, building trust, building connection, and having fun together. Parents and kids need to be “all in” and working as a team to instill these traits into their relationships. Dr. Chapman also talks about the 5 Love Languages, and Dr. Warden shares several stories about parenting her own children.

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Max Krupp spent 28 years in Special Forces operating inside high pressure systems where responsibility could not be handed off to someone else.

When retirement came, the next step looked obvious. Corporate leadership. Consulting. Executive life.

But instead, Max Krupp bought cattle and land and built a one man ranch where he still handles nearly every part of the operation himself.

Kristen Luidhardt and Max unpack why he rejected aggressive scaling, why he turns down opportunities to grow faster, and why more customers are looking for direct trust instead of anonymous systems.

And somewhere underneath the cattle, land, and business decisions is a bigger question about what kind of life is actually worth building.

0:00 Intro

02:30 Special Forces and Operating in Ambiguity

05:47 Rejecting the Corporate Path

12:27 The Culture Shift That Accelerated Retirement

15:19 Mentoring Ranchers and Avoiding Mistakes

20:16 Inside a One Man Ranch

25:12 Why This Business Does Not Scale

28:56 Building Through Referrals Instead of Marketing

33:46 Custodianship From Ranch to Customer

35:34 Why Max Krupp Shares Knowledge Freely

41:06 Reconnecting People With Agriculture

43:00 Lightning Round

Resources Mentioned:

Halo K Cattle Co.

https://halokcattle.com/

https://www.instagram.com/halokcattle/

Connect with Liberty Spenders™:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libertyspenders

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertyspenders

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/libertyspenders

• Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6192506

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXn-vzlA03r59neWZD0ofJA

• X: https://x.com/LibertySpenders

Connect with Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luidhardts

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luidhardts

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luidhardts

• Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@luidhardts

• X: https://x.com/luidhardts

Liberty Spenders™ Podcast

Join Kurt and Kristen, founders of Liberty Spenders™ on a groundbreaking podcast that unveils the secrets to tapping into the immense potential of the faith-based conservative market. With an estimated $5 trillion in annual spending power, this loyal and engaged consumer base represents a golden opportunity for businesses seeking rapid growth and increased customer loyalty. In each episode, Kurt and Kristen share their deep insights and proven strategies for authentically connecting with the Liberty Spender audience. Drawing from their extensive experience in political campaigns and their unique, data-driven approach, they guide listeners through the 5 Ps process: People, Positioning, Passion, Proof, and Product Launch.

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Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Shannon Warden compare family life to renovating a home — you need a good “blueprint” or plan for how you want your family to grow, and a solid foundation of godly character traits like kindness, love, forgiveness, building trust, building connection, and having fun together. Parents and kids need to be “all in” and working as a team to instill these traits into their relationships. Dr. Chapman also talks about the 5 Love Languages, and Dr. Warden shares several stories about parenting her own children.

Receive the book The DIY Guide to Building a Family That Lasts and an audio download of "Tips for Building a Healthy Family" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.

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