Homeschool Minnesota

In this episode, Janel Breitenstein discusses how to shift parenting from fear and shame to trust and connection, emphasizing the importance of emotional health and gospel-centered parenting.

Links:

To purchase Emotionally Strong(ish) Parenting:

https://www.tyndale.com/search?keyword=emotionally+strong%28ish%29+parenting

To find out more about Janel Breitenstein:

https://www.janelbreitenstein.com/

To contact Homeschool Minnesota:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Parenting Shifts and Guest Background

In this episode, Kayla Craig shares how breath prayers can be a simple yet powerful tool for busy families to connect with God amidst their hectic lives. Discover practical ways to incorporate prayer into everyday moments and learn about the science and spiritual benefits of mindful breathing through Kayla's book, Our Daily Breath: 365 Prayers and Practices that Whisper Peace in a Shouting World from Tyndale Publishing.

Links:

To find Kayla's book and other resources:

https://www.kaylacraig.com/books

To find Kayla's podcast on prayer:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3ntlqIUVj6PhCUfslzjKb9?si=d737a99a5abe458d

To contact Homeschool Minnesota:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Breath Prayers and Their Benefits

In this episode, Abby Joy shares insights into her family's new Advent devotional, Come and Worship: A 25-Day Advent Family Devotional emphasizing the importance of scripture, theology, and intentional family worship during the Christmas season. Discover practical tips for starting family devotions and creating meaningful holiday traditions.

Links:

To purchase or download Come and Worship:

https://familystylelearning.com/

To find Abby's YouTube Channel, Family Style Learning:

https://youtube.com/@familystylelearning?si=keSR6r8YAV4-EpZw

To contact Homeschool Minnesota:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Abby Joy and her family

In this episode, Carrie Hoshaw shares her journey from military family roots to founding Butternut Publishing, focusing on faith-based children's books that nurture discipleship and character development. Discover how her personal experiences and faith inspire her work and learn about her upcoming projects.

Links:

To find Butternut Publishing:

https://butternutpublishing.com/

To contact Homeschool Minnesota:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Carrie Hoshaw and Butternut Publishing

Does it take 45 minutes to get your family out the door? Is it a struggle to keep up with all the activities, homeschooling, house work, and still have time for connecting with your family? Do you ever wonder who is this person I'm married to? Is there a better way?

In this episode, Blake and Chandler Allsmith share how they integrate business principles into family life, homeschooling seven kids, and maintaining a thriving marriage. They discuss practical strategies like weekly business meetings, creating family visions, and the importance of date nights to build a strong, connected family.

Links:

To purchase The Family Framework:

https://theallsmiths.com/#book

To receive the free information on family organization from the Allsmiths:

https://theallsmiths.com/#final

To contact Homeschool Minnesota:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Blake and Chandler Allsmith

In this episode, Beth Hendrick discusses the importance of family discipleship, practical ways to incorporate biblical truth into daily life, and how to nurture faith and purpose in children amidst cultural pressures.

Links:

To purchase The Way of Life:

https://a.co/d/08FDMtdD

To contact Homeschool Minnesota:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Family Discipleship and Its Importance

Christian parents are carrying a huge question: how do you raise spiritually strong kids in a world that keeps pushing against faith? Dr. Charles Fay says the answer is simpler, deeper, and more freeing than most of us think - and it starts with letting go of control.

In this conversation, Dayle Annand talks with Dr. Charles Fay, author of Raising Spiritually Strong Kids from Tyndale Publishing, about what really shapes a child’s faith, character, and resilience. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by curriculum pressure, power struggles, or the fear that you’re not doing enough, this episode will feel like a reset.

Links:

To find Dr. Fay's website: https://www.loveandlogic.com/

To purchase Dr. Fay's book, Raising Spiritually Strong Kids: https://www.tyndale.com/p/raising-spiritually-strong-kids/9798400510861

To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Homeschool Minnesota and the question of raising spiritually strong kids

(01:05) Dr. Charles Fay’s background and why character came first in his childhood

(03:16) Why the gospel, not curriculum anxiety, must ground parenting

(04:03) Character traits that matter more than academics alone

(05:01) What employers value most: humility, listening, and putting others first

(06:08) Finding and building on each child’s natural strengths

(06:38) Three parenting priorities: stop fighting, focus on character, build strengths

(10:03) Why the book is designed to be practical and step-by-step

(12:32) The lie that parents can control everything

(13:27) Pride, discouragement, and the strong-willed child

(16:35) Jesus as the protector of children’s faith, not just parents’ effort

(18:35) Fear and pride as warning signs that it’s time to pray

(21:24) Why parents should hope kids experience mistakes while they are young

(23:24) Consequences work best when paired with empathy, not anger

(26:55) “This is so sad” and the power of leading with empathy

(28:49) Building trust through noticing children and meeting needs

(30:40) Why limits make children feel safe

(31:55) Limits as promises, especially around calm voices and technology

(34:22) Choosing character and spiritual growth over adult comfort

(38:27) Strong and loving boundaries working together

(40:54) The gospel as the model for both truth and grace

(41:27) Parenting spiritually strong kids starts with surrender to Jesus

(42:52) Final encouragement to parents to keep goin

In this episode, Dayle Annand interviews Andrea Crum from Genuine Family Ministries about the importance of biblical worldview education for teenagers. They discuss how to equip families to navigate cultural challenges, the significance of biblical literacy, and practical ways to teach kids to think biblically about today's culture.

Links:

To purchase Worldview Prepared:

https://genuinefamilyministries.com/worldview-prepared/

To find out more about Andrea Crum and Genuine Family Ministries:

https://genuinefamilyministries.com/

To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Worldview and Discipleship

In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch discusses the eight types of intelligence, how to recognize them in children, and ways to nurture and reawaken these strengths to foster better learning and character development.

Links:

To learn more about Celebrate Kids, Dr. Kathy Koch and to find her books and resources:

https://celebratekids.com/

To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

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00:00 Introduction to the Eight Smarts and Their Importance

In this episode, Rob Jackson, a licensed professional counselor, discusses navigating LGBT issues within Christian families, emphasizing grace, conviction, and spiritual formation. He shares insights from his book 'When Grace Meets Conviction' and offers practical advice for parents facing these challenging conversations.

Links:

To purchase the book, When Grace Meets Conviction:

https://www.tyndale.com/p/when-grace-meets-conviction/9781646071531

To get help from Focus on the Family:

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help-now/

To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the topic and guest Rob Jackson