Homeschool Made Simple

Dr. Jerry Root is back on the podcast! This time, he talks about the influence C.S. Lewis has had on his spiritual formation. You’ll find yourself wanting to read more Lewis after listening!

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Dr. Root’s personal faith journey
• How Dr. Root met C.S. Lewis
• The first Lewis book he read
• Wise words about what you learn in college
• The literary value of the Bible 
• Forgotten medieval literature
• How reading Lewis leads to reading other literature 
• Where to start in reading Lewis

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In this episode, Carole talks with a man renown for his teaching on evangelism, Dr. Jerry Root. He has been a professor at Wheaton College for many decades, and left an indelible mark upon many lives.

Dr. Root shares his passion for sharing God’s heart with the world in really practical ways. May you be inspired to share God’s love with the people you know who are lost! 

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Are you coming into the adolescent years with your children? Kevin and Karen Miller give us their best advice for parents raising teens: "Work on yourself!" 

Though it might seem like impractical advice at first, they found it to be the most helpful as they raised their own children. 

In this episode, you'll hear about: 

• what it means to work on yourself
• being afraid of how your teen will turn out
• living together with teens in an understanding way
• thriving with your adolescence
• the launching years
• how the role of a parent changes over time
• hope for the teen years
• getting behind each child's unique personality

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In this episode, I'm joined by my life coach, Karen Miller. In a recent consultation, she gave me a list of self-care tips, and I wanted her to share them with you too! 

Listen in to hear about: 

• mom guilt
• tips for surviving and thriving as parents
• the value of date night
• how to stay connected to Jesus
• the difference between a child-centered home and Christ-centered home
• a tip for simplifying kids' activities
• the need for a daily rest time
• why you need a silent retreat
• how to exercise with your children
• ways reading for pleasure restores your soul

Learn more about my upcoming webinar HERE!

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I'm joined again by Chelsea Jacobs in part two of our conversation. In this episode, we explore the wide world of children's literature.

 Listen in as we talk about using books to share the world with our children. 

You'll hear about: 

• a biblical perspective on diversity
• books to share the world with your children
• how to integrate other cultures into our lives 
• the power of bonding with literary characters
• our favorite books for raising globally minded children
• holding the tension of different perspectives in history
• the importance of biography

For a full list of the books mentioned in this episode, find the show notes HERE.

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I'm honored to have a long-time friend on the podcast today! 

Chelsea Jacobs and her husband, Mark, live in Dallas and have four children. Their family's story is fascinating, hard, sad, yet joyful. I want you to hear it!

Listen in.

In this episode, you'll hear about: 

• how God used a tragedy to make Chelsea brave
• how the Jacobs began homeschooling
• their family's adoption story
• the freedom homeschooling gave them to travel
• what Chelsea loves most about homeschooling
• Chelsea's advice for those considering homeschool
• how books have effected their family's education

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I'm joined by Greta Eskridge, author of Adventuring Together, to talk about how to navigate technology with teens and protect them from pornography. 

In this episode, you'll hear about: 

• connecting with your children through books and adventure
• technology as a loaded gun
• the need to be proactive about technology
• walking with children through hurt
• giving kids a foundation for real connection and relationship
• having courage to be brave and not compromise

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Click HERE for show notes for a list of resources and where to find Greta!

You can find Greta Eskridge on Instagram HERE. 

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Are you frustrated with your news intake? In a world where so much news is available, it can be overwhelming! 

My new friend, Rachel Reeves, recently began sharing headlines on her Instagram stories to help folks engage with current events in a way that isn't overwhelming.

Rachel helps her followers find a balance to walk the line of exposing children to current events while also protecting them from what is outside their realm of understanding. 

In this episode, you'll hear about: 

• ways to share the news with your children
• recommended news sources
• understanding current events in light of history
• favorite history resources
• age appropriate exposure to current events

You can find me on Instagram HERE. 

You can find Rachel on Instagram HERE.

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In this episode, I'm back with Dr. Bill Sears. He shares from his wealth of knowledge and experience as a pediatrician. You don't want to miss it!  

We talk about: 

• the brain's need for natural light
• what Dr. Sears tells brand new parents
• omega 3s during pregnancy
• must-have foods 
• baby's first foods
• the need to shape young tastes
• four tools to help your children succeed
• the neurological power of prayer

You can now book consulting appointments online! Click HERE to look at the calendar and choose a day/time that works best for you. 

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In this episode, I'm joined by a self-proclaimed small town doc in California, Dr. William Sears. We met when my son was four years old and have been friends ever since. 

Bill and his wife, Martha, have written forty-five books on the topics of parenting, nutrition, healthy aging, and more. 

You'll hear about: 

• Dr. Sears' take on lifestyle medicine
• his idea of pre-loading their bodies
• a new book, Conquer Your Cancer
• why health begins in the brain
• the importance of omega 3s
• why Dr. Sears calls children, "Fat Heads"
• the pharmacy in your body
• the health benefits of being outside

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You can hear more from Dr. Sears HERE. 

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