No Higher Calling

For many, a new school year has begun. I have heard from mamas who are launching out into homeschooling their little ones, and they have so many concerns and fears. We all want to put our child on a path of success, but what does that really look like? Do we need to get it all right from day 1? Do we need to have rigourous curriculum and push to be above average in every area? Or can we take a deep breath and give us and our children freedom to fall in love with a lifestyle of learning?

I share things I've learned from my experience homeschooling, research, books, and advice from other mamas. I hope this will be a help to those who are starting out on this beautiful journey!

Resources:

• NHC Podcast~ Sage Advice from a Homeschooling Mom with Rachel Woodward

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Rachel Woodward is a homeschooling mama to four boys. She has been homeschooling for 17 years, and has graduated two of her sons. Rachel has a wealth of wisdom to share to younger moms who are pursuing this path for their children's education. 

This episode is done Q & A style. Hear Rachel answer these questions and more!

-Where to start

-How to choose curriculum

-What should homeschooling look like in the early years

-How to keep your kids excited about learning

-How to foster independence in a child

-How to juggle multiple grades

Resources:

Follow Rachel on Instagram! @learningwithboys

Rachel's YouTube Channel

Home School Legal Defense Association

Teach Them Diligently homeschool convention

Edutaters Student Logbook

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We desperately need a revival of the family alter! God designed the family to be the place where children are introduced to Christ and are instructed in righteousness. Unfortunately, in our busy world today, family worship of often neglected. Simeon joins me to discuss the importance God places on parents spending time teaching their children God's Word.

We address:

-Why it is important to have a designated time of daily family worship

-The difference between reading and studying the Bible together

-The role of father and mother in family worship

-How to get started

-How to have a devotional time with little children

Scriptures Referenced:

Deuternonmy 4:8-9, 6:7, 6:20-25, 11:19, 31:12-13, 32:45-46

Psalm 78:5

Resources:

Great Hymns for Growing Hearts by Brettnay Brazzell

Toddler Devotional: Bible Truths for Little Hearts

Scripture Meditations CD by Erin Bates Paine

Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham

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Suzy Crocket joins me to share her family's stories of adoption. This path gave her family two beautiful children, but it also taught them many spiritual things. She shares insight into the truth that God the Father has adopted us. He makes us "heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ". This truth gives us identity and security.

She also shares some thoughts on the adoption process, and how Christians can get involved in this area of need.

Scriptures Referenced:

Romans 8:16-18

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Simeon and I recently celebrated our tenth anniversay. It's had me reflecting on my wedding day. So much preparation went into me preparing myself to be Simeon Brazzell's wife. I delighted in each detail as I prepared to present myself to him.

Christ promises that one day, He- the Heavenly Bridegroom, will return for His bride. Will He find you ready? 

Scriptures Referenced:

Matthew 24:42, 44; 25:1-13

Luke 12:36-37

I Thessalonians 4:13-18

Titus 2:13

Revelation 3:11; 22:12, 20

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David and Michal's marriage is one that lacked spiritual unity. Scripture gives us different glimpses into their relationship, and it reveals that they did not share the same faith and trust in Jehovah. This would ultimately lead their marriage to a very sad and lonely place.

Join Simeon and I as we glean truth for our own marriage's from this couple.

Scriptures Referenced:

I Samuel 19:10-17

II Samuel 6:16-23

I Corinthains 3:11

Resources:

Undesirable Couples of the Bible Study 

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A fun update on our homeschool year! I share what we're up to, what we're loving, and what we're learning.

Resources:

NHC Podcast: Homeschooling with Toddlers and Babies

Gather Round Homeschool

NHC YouTube: The Good and The Beautiful Math

Geography from A to Z: A Picture Dictionary by Jack Knowlton

Fix It! Grammar from IEW

Amy Carmichael by Janet & Geoff Benge

NHC YouTube: Gather Round Homeschool

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A question I get often is, "How do you know what to read?" In a world where there are millions of books, how does one sift through it all? There are so many books and so little time! 

In Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay and Sally Clarkson, they give a list of qualities to look for in a good book. I share this list and talk you though it. I hope this will help us all find the best literature choices. 

Resources Referenced:

Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay and Sally Clarkson

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Simeon and I just celebrated our 10th anniversary! We have had the sweetest time reflecting on the past decade and all that God has done in our lives together. 

On this episode, Sim joins me to share some memories of our early days, as well as things we've learned about marriage. 

We share...

-Things We've Done Well

-Things We Want To Do Better In

-Thoughts on Marriage Growth

-Best Marriage Advice We've Received

Resources Referenced:

NHC Podcast: What Does It Mean to Cherish Your Spouse?

NHC Podcast: Episode 2- Our Love Story

Cherish by Gary Thomas

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Kara Rodgers joins me to share her family's story with trusting their children to God. Jordan and Kara have five children, and their oldest has non-verbal autism. In recent days, God has opened amazing doors for their son that has allowed him to communicate and share what God is doing in his mind and life.

You WILL be encouraged as you listen to their story! Maybe this will speak to your heart as you navigate challenges of having a child with special needs. Maybe that is not something you face, but this will help you know how to encouarge friends who walk this road.

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