The Homeschool Sanity Show

The Homeschool Sanity Show

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  • PRAYER AS YOUR SECRET WEAPON: Transform Your Homeschool with Biblical Prayer Practices

    Feeling overwhelmed by homeschool decisions? Struggling with patience? You’re not alone—and there’s a powerful solution hiding in plain sight.

    Join Dr. Melanie Wilson and author Danika Cooley for an inspiring conversation about how prayer can ground your daily life, reduce overwhelm, and create a peaceful rhythm for your homeschool year. This isn’t about adding another “should” to your list—it’s about discovering simple, repeatable prayer practices that actually work for busy homeschool moms.

    Danika shares powerful stories of answered prayer (including an incredible 15-year journey of seeing God transform an entire city!), practical insights from biblical prayer patterns, and why conversational prayer throughout your day might be exactly what you need instead of a rigid quiet time routine.

    Sponsored by CTCMath.com

    Watch on YouTube

    WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

    • Why prayer isn’t boring (and what to do when it feels that way)
    • The three types of biblical prayer most essential for homeschool moms
    • How to pray throughout your day without sitting still for an hour
    • Real stories of answered prayer that will strengthen your faith
    • What we can learn from Hezekiah’s prayer when he was surrounded by enemies
    • A stunning testimony of how persistent prayer transformed an entire city over 15 years
    • Why God doesn’t shame us for our lack of faith before answering our prayers
    • TIMESTAMPS

      00:00 – Introduction: Trading Overwhelm for Prayerful Rhythm
      00:57 – Welcome Danika Cooley
      01:12 – Family Updates & New Resources
      03:15 – Why Prayer Feels Boring (And Why It Shouldn’t)
      03:49 – Three Essential Prayer Types for Homeschool Moms
      07:07 – Learning from Biblical Prayers
      10:07 – The Hezekiah Story: God’s Grace When We Mess Up
      12:19 – Why We Can Always Come to God
      15:00 – Making Prayer Practical (Not Perfect)
      20:00 – Conversational Prayer Throughout Your Day
      22:00 – The Power of Praying Scripture
      24:00 – An Incredible 15-Year Answered Prayer Story
      29:51 – God’s Perfect Timing in Answered Prayer
      30:21 – Where to Find 60 Scriptures You Can Pray

      RESOURCES MENTIONED

      Danika’s New Book: 60 Scriptures You Can Pray
      Learn more & download FREE resources: http://prayerinthebible.com

      • Letter and reading schedule for groups
      • Journal pages
      • Women’s Bible study materials
      • More from Danika Cooley:

        • Bible Road Trip Curriculum (3-year Bible survey)
        • Who What Why series (ages 8-12, theology & church history)
        • Bible Investigators: Creation (272-page puzzle-based Bible study)
        • CONNECT WITH DANIKA

          Facebook: @DanikaCooley or @DanikaCooleyAuthor
          Instagram: @DanikaCooley
          Pinterest: @DanikaCooley
          Twitter: @DanikaCooley

          CONNECT WITH DR. MELANIE WILSON
          Subscribe for more episodes and updates
          Share your answered prayer stories in the comments!

          OTHER RESOURCES

          • Life Skills Leadership Summit (February)
          • Organized Homeschool Life Book & Planner
          • FREE January Organized Homeschool Life Calendar (Request it below)
          • JOIN THE CONVERSATION

            Have an answered prayer story to share? We’d love to hear it! Comment below. What’s one area of your homeschool where you need to bring more prayer? Let us know in the comments!

            MORE HOMESCHOOL ENCOURAGEMENT

            This is the Homeschool Sanity Show—wisdom for making the homeschool journey happy for you and your kids. Subscribe for weekly encouragement, practical tips, and inspiring conversations with experienced homeschool parents.

            This has been a production of the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

            Request the January Calendar

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            34 min
          • Special Replay: Wisdom For Raising Boys

            Sharing this special replay in honor of Durenda Wilson, who is spending this Christmas with her Savior, leaving behind family and friends who will miss her terribly.

            Hey, homeschoolers! I never thought I would have five boys, but I am so glad I do. I love them to the moon and back and judging by the response my episode on homeschooling boys got, so do you.

            That’s why I was excited to read Durenda Wilson’s new book on the topic and to hear her thoughts on why it’s so important to think about how we are raising our boys. In Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys, Durenda shares her almost three decades of experience raising and homeschooling her five boys. She brings wisdom and perspective that will inspire moms to see their sons in a fresh and hopeful way, so they can raise the next generation of boys to be courageous men of faith and action. I know you’ll love our conversation.

            Watch on YouTube
            Episode Summary

            Durenda Wilson, a homeschooling mother of eight boys, discusses the importance of raising boys and the challenges they face in today’s culture. She emphasizes the need for understanding and appreciating the unique characteristics and nature of boys, while also setting clear boundaries and instilling a strong work ethic. Wilson shares personal anecdotes and insights from her book, which aims to equip mothers with a better understanding of their sons and provide practical guidance for homeschooling and parenting boys. In this conversation, Durenda Wilson discusses her book ‘Raising Boys to Men’ and shares her insights on motherhood and parenting. She emphasizes the joy of raising children and the satisfaction that comes from hard work. Durenda also highlights the importance of shared responsibility in parenting and the role of fathers in raising sons. She concludes by providing information on how to get a copy of her book and hints at future conversations on homeschooling.

            Raising Boys Resources

            Link to redeem your purchase for a free audiobook

            Durenda’s website

            Homeschooling boys episode

            Have a happy homeschool week!

            The post Special Replay: Wisdom For Raising Boys appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

            50 min
          • Special Replay: Wisdom For Raising Boys

            Sharing this special replay in honor of Durenda Wilson, who is spending this Christmas with her Savior, leaving behind family and friends who will miss her terribly.

            Hey, homeschoolers! I never thought I would have five boys, but I am so glad I do. I love them to the moon and back and judging by the response my episode on homeschooling boys got, so do you.

            That’s why I was excited to read Durenda Wilson’s new book on the topic and to hear her thoughts on why it’s so important to think about how we are raising our boys. In Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys, Durenda shares her almost three decades of experience raising and homeschooling her five boys. She brings wisdom and perspective that will inspire moms to see their sons in a fresh and hopeful way, so they can raise the next generation of boys to be courageous men of faith and action. I know you’ll love our conversation.

            Watch on YouTube
            Episode Summary

            Durenda Wilson, a homeschooling mother of eight boys, discusses the importance of raising boys and the challenges they face in today’s culture. She emphasizes the need for understanding and appreciating the unique characteristics and nature of boys, while also setting clear boundaries and instilling a strong work ethic. Wilson shares personal anecdotes and insights from her book, which aims to equip mothers with a better understanding of their sons and provide practical guidance for homeschooling and parenting boys. In this conversation, Durenda Wilson discusses her book ‘Raising Boys to Men’ and shares her insights on motherhood and parenting. She emphasizes the joy of raising children and the satisfaction that comes from hard work. Durenda also highlights the importance of shared responsibility in parenting and the role of fathers in raising sons. She concludes by providing information on how to get a copy of her book and hints at future conversations on homeschooling.

            Raising Boys Resources

            Link to redeem your purchase for a free audiobook

            Durenda’s website

            Homeschooling boys episode

            Have a happy homeschool week!

            The post Special Replay: Wisdom For Raising Boys appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

            50 min
          • Special Replay: Why You May Not Need To Get Caught Up

            It’s the end of the traditional school year here and you may be trying to get caught up before summer. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show–the episode where I’ll give you permission to stop trying.

            I cover three key steps to abandoning the quest to get caught up:
              • Ask yourself how behind you really are
                  • Ask yourself how important it really is to get caught up
                      • Start fresh
                      • 5 Ways to End the Endless Game of Catching Up

                        Checklist for completing this quarter (a fresh start)

                        Have a happy homeschool week!

                        The post Special Replay: Why You May Not Need To Get Caught Up appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

                        18 min
                      • How To Have Happy Holidays As A Homeschool Mom
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                        Deal with Disappointment

                        The first reason George and you and I find it hard to be happy through the holidays is disappointment. Maybe your homeschool year hasn’t been going the way you hoped. The kids don’t love their classes or curriculum. You’re already behind schedule. A learning challenge has been indentified. Maybe your finances are stretched even tighter than you thought. You’ve been ill. Or maybe you’ve experienced a loss. A loved one won’t be joining you for the holidays. A relationship has ended. Or you or your spouse lost a job. George experienced many disappointments like these. He lost his father, a chance to go to college, and the income he hoped for.

                        Thinking about disappointments is depressing, so we may try to avoid thinking about them. Yet they intrude upon our happiness anyway.

                        That leads me to the first step we can take to be happy through the holidays: Deal with the disappointment. Instead of eating or doom scrolling over it, acknowledge it. You’re disappointed. You hoped and prayed that things would be different, better. But they’re not.

                        The quickest way out of disappointment depression is through, not around. Sit by yourself with no noise and no distractions. Allow yourself to think about the disappointment and feel the feelings. If you cry, you cry. If you get mad, you get mad. Give yourself as much time as you need to think and pray about it. Journaling works too. Write out everything you’re thinking and feeling, without worrying about anyone else seeing it. When you’re done writing, you can delete it, destroy it, or password protect it.

                        When you’ve had the time to process it privately, you can then deal with the disappointment by talking to someone you trust who isn’t a part of the disappointment. You don’t want to worry about hurting someone’s feelings as you share your own emotions, unless you’re trying to resolve a conflict. Sometimes you’ll want to make it clear to the listener that you’re not asking them to fix the disappointment for you, just to listen. Talking it out can make a huge difference in your happiness.

                        Invest in People

                        The second cause of unhappiness at the holidays is people. People are hard. They disappoint us. We’ve already covered that. People also annoy us. Maybe we expect the bad behavior, so it’s not as disappointing as it is frustrating. We may struggle to know what to say or do when they’re around. Maybe we feel bad about something we’ve said or done in the past, so we have a serving of guilt to go along with our frustration. George had a challenging relationship with Mr. Potter, who was a constant thorn in his side. He also had to deal with selfish bank patrons and an irresponsible uncle.

                        While we sometimes avoid thinking about disappointments, we will often ruminate about people problems. We replay the negative things people said and did in the past over and over. We fantasize about what we should have said or done in response. And then we worry about what awful things people will do in the future. George Bailey’s ruminations led him to complete despair.

                        What should we do instead of ruminating about people? Invest in them. The first time I bought a stock, I followed it closely and my mood was up and down with its price. I tried to time the market and cash out at just the right time. If you know anything about stocks, you know that behavior is laughable. Yet it is what we often do in volatile relationships. We say or do something, hoping to see an immediate payoff. We watch the person like a hawk for signs that they are responding to our investment. That’s not what serious investors do. They’re in it long-term. They keep reinvesting and they don’t watch the price. They believe that what they’re giving will pay off. Of course there are times when it makes sense to sell. But if you value the relationship, you’ll want to keep investing for the long haul without worrying if you don’t see the payoff from each interaction.

                        George Bailey invested in people. He believed in people. He gave them a chance. He sacrificed so they could have full lives. But because he hadn’t seen the value he’d accummulated, he was ready to cash out completely.

                        Investing in people means that we continue being kind, loving them, and sharing the reason for the hope that we have. Investing in people means that we help people like themselves when they’re with us. We compliment them and express interest in them. We offer them the gift of hospitality and make them feel welcome. We refuse to stop believing in them.

                        Express Gratitude

                        The third reason it can be challenging to be happy during the holidays is our experience of injustice. We’re doing everything for our family, but the kids keep complaining. We are the ones hosting or helping or changing our schedule again to accommodate everyone else. We’ve been doing the right things for years, but we aren’t as successful or wealthy as people we know who do the wrong things. George felt that way. He did everything right but was wronged. He expected a punishment he didn’t deserve.

                        Our experience of injustice can lead to self-righteousness. Self-righteous people are not happy. Instead of focusing on our experience of injustice, we want to express our gratitude. The gift of children or grandchildren to teach is so precious. The fact that we can legally homeschool them is a gift. The extra time we have to be with our children and learn alongside them is worth more than the extra income we could have were we not homeschooling. And having to deal with imperfect people is a blessing compared to being alone.

                        Gratitude isn’t just something we should express because it’s the right thing to do to honor God. It’s a focus that can make us happier immediately. We can consider every good and perfect gift we have now. That’s the easiest gratitude list to make. But what about gratitude for gifts we experienced in the past? We can express gratitude for the good times we had in relationships and seasons that have ended. I’m thankful that I had family members and friends that were so wonderful that I miss them now that they’ve passed. We can also express gratitude for the good we know God will work together in the future. We don’t know that our circumstances will change the way we want them to in this life, but we know we can look forward to God’s perfect plan and presence in eternity. If you need some encouragement on that topic, I suggest listening to the episode I recorded with Jordan Raynor. We can express gratitude daily in prayer, in writing, and in relationships.

                        George was focused on the injustice he experienced until his eyes were opened to the many gifts he had to be grateful for. He wanted to go back to the old life he had so bitterly complained about.

                        Conclusion

                        The three steps to being happy through the holidays we’ve covered today are dealing with disappointent, investing in people, and expressing gratitude. I recently learned that Jimmy Stewart was in a very similar situation to George Bailey. He was demoralized after serving in the war and was ready to give up acting to run his family’s hardware store when director Frank Capra offered him the role of George Bailey. Although the film wasn’t a box office hit and it didn’t win any of the academy awards it was nominated for, it has become one of the most loved films of all time. Referring to director Capra, Jimmy Steward said, “He not only saved my career; he saved my life.”

                        I’m so grateful to God for the same reason. He saved my life and gave me the most fulfilling career–first homeschooling my kids and then writing and speaking for homeschool families. I’m also grateful for people like you who listen and read the materials I write. In gratitude, I am offering 20% all materials excluding bundles at FunToLearnBooks.com/shop with code BLACKFRI through Cyber Monday. My prayer is that you will be blessed with happy holidays. And if you haven’t watched It’s a Wonderful Life, I encourage you to watch it soon.

                        Have a happy homeschool week!

                        Hey, homeschoolers! We wish each other happy holidays, but sometimes it’s hard to be happy through the holidays. I have three reasons it can be hard that lead to three steps we can take toward happier holidays.

                        But first I’d like to thank our sponsor for the podcast: NOW Programs.

                        Sponsor: NOW Programs

                        If you’re homeschooling a student with special needs, check out http://NOWPrograms.com

                        Listen to the podcast

                        My favorite Christmas movie is It’s a Wonderful Life. When I find out that someone hasn’t seen it, it’s all I can do to keep from dragging them to my couch and playing it because, of course, I own it. George Bailey found it to challenging to be happy through the holidays. That’s an understatement if you know the movie.

                        Deal with Disappointment

                        The first reason George and you and I find it hard to be happy through the holidays is disappointment. Maybe your homeschool year hasn’t been going the way you hoped. The kids don’t love their classes or curriculum. You’re already behind schedule. A learning challenge has been indentified. Maybe your finances are stretched even tighter than you thought. You’ve been ill. Or maybe you’ve experienced a loss. A loved one won’t be joining you for the holidays. A relationship has ended. Or you or your spouse lost a job. George experienced many disappointments like these. He lost his father, a chance to go to college, and the income he hoped for.

                        Thinking about disappointments is depressing, so we may try to avoid thinking about them. Yet they intrude upon our happiness anyway.

                        That leads me to the first step we can take to be happy through the holidays: Deal with the disappointment. Instead of eating or doom scrolling over it, acknowledge it. You’re disappointed. You hoped and prayed that things would be different, better. But they’re not.

                        The quickest way out of disappointment depression is through, not around. Sit by yourself with no noise and no distractions. Allow yourself to think about the disappointment and feel the feelings. If you cry, you cry. If you get mad, you get mad. Give yourself as much time as you need to think and pray about it. Journaling works too. Write out everything you’re thinking and feeling, without worrying about anyone else seeing it. When you’re done writing, you can delete it, destroy it, or password protect it.

                        When you’ve had the time to process it privately, you can then deal with the disappointment by talking to someone you trust who isn’t a part of the disappointment. You don’t want to worry about hurting someone’s feelings as you share your own emotions, unless you’re trying to resolve a conflict. Sometimes you’ll want to make it clear to the listener that you’re not asking them to fix the disappointment for you, just to listen. Talking it out can make a huge difference in your happiness.

                        Invest in People

                        The second cause of unhappiness at the holidays is people. People are hard. They disappoint us. We’ve already covered that. People also annoy us. Maybe we expect the bad behavior, so it’s not as disappointing as it is frustrating. We may struggle to know what to say or do when they’re around. Maybe we feel bad about something we’ve said or done in the past, so we have a serving of guilt to go along with our frustration. George had a challenging relationship with Mr. Potter, who was a constant thorn in his side. He also had to deal with selfish bank patrons and an irresponsible uncle.

                        While we sometimes avoid thinking about disappointments, we will often ruminate about people problems. We replay the negative things people said and did in the past over and over. We fantasize about what we should have said or done in response. And then we worry about what awful things people will do in the future. George Bailey’s ruminations led him to complete despair.

                        What should we do instead of ruminating about people? Invest in them. The first time I bought a stock, I followed it closely and my mood was up and down with its price. I tried to time the market and cash out at just the right time. If you know anything about stocks, you know that behavior is laughable. Yet it is what we often do in volatile relationships. We say or do something, hoping to see an immediate payoff. We watch the person like a hawk for signs that they are responding to our investment. That’s not what serious investors do. They’re in it long-term. They keep reinvesting and they don’t watch the price. They believe that what they’re giving will pay off. Of course there are times when it makes sense to sell. But if you value the relationship, you’ll want to keep investing for the long haul without worrying if you don’t see the payoff from each interaction.

                        George Bailey invested in people. He believed in people. He gave them a chance. He sacrificed so they could have full lives. But because he hadn’t seen the value he’d accummulated, he was ready to cash out completely.

                        Investing in people means that we continue being kind, loving them, and sharing the reason for the hope that we have. Investing in people means that we help people like themselves when they’re with us. We compliment them and express interest in them. We offer them the gift of hospitality and make them feel welcome. We refuse to stop believing in them.

                        Express Gratitude

                        The third reason it can be challenging to be happy during the holidays is our experience of injustice. We’re doing everything for our family, but the kids keep complaining. We are the ones hosting or helping or changing our schedule again to accommodate everyone else. We’ve been doing the right things for years, but we aren’t as successful or wealthy as people we know who do the wrong things. George felt that way. He did everything right but was wronged. He expected a punishment he didn’t deserve.

                        Our experience of injustice can lead to self-righteousness. Self-righteous people are not happy. Instead of focusing on our experience of injustice, we want to express our gratitude. The gift of children or grandchildren to teach is so precious. The fact that we can legally homeschool them is a gift. The extra time we have to be with our children and learn alongside them is worth more than the extra income we could have were we not homeschooling. And having to deal with imperfect people is a blessing compared to being alone.

                        Gratitude isn’t just something we should express because it’s the right thing to do to honor God. It’s a focus that can make us happier immediately. We can consider every good and perfect gift we have now. That’s the easiest gratitude list to make. But what about gratitude for gifts we experienced in the past? We can express gratitude for the good times we had in relationships and seasons that have ended. I’m thankful that I had family members and friends that were so wonderful that I miss them now that they’ve passed. We can also express gratitude for the good we know God will work together in the future. We don’t know that our circumstances will change the way we want them to in this life, but we know we can look forward to God’s perfect plan and presence in eternity. If you need some encouragement on that topic, I suggest listening to the episode I recorded with Jordan Raynor. We can express gratitude daily in prayer, in writing, and in relationships.

                        George was focused on the injustice he experienced until his eyes were opened to the many gifts he had to be grateful for. He wanted to go back to the old life he had so bitterly complained about.

                        Conclusion

                        The three steps to being happy through the holidays we’ve covered today are dealing with disappointent, investing in people, and expressing gratitude. I recently learned that Jimmy Stewart was in a very similar situation to George Bailey. He was demoralized after serving in the war and was ready to give up acting to run his family’s hardware store when director Frank Capra offered him the role of George Bailey. Although the film wasn’t a box office hit and it didn’t win any of the academy awards it was nominated for, it has become one of the most loved films of all time. Referring to director Capra, Jimmy Steward said, “He not only saved my career; he saved my life.”

                        I’m so grateful to God for the same reason. He saved my life and gave me the most fulfilling career–first homeschooling my kids and then writing and speaking for homeschool families. I’m also grateful for people like you who listen and read the materials I write. In gratitude, I am offering 20% all materials excluding bundles at FunToLearnBooks.com/shop with code BLACKFRI through Cyber Monday. My prayer is that you will be blessed with happy holidays. And if you haven’t watched It’s a Wonderful Life, I encourage you to watch it soon.

                        Have a happy homeschool week!

                        The post How To Have Happy Holidays As A Homeschool Mom appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

                        15 min
                      • Combatting Family Consumerism

                        Hey, homeschoolers! Pushing back against a consumerist culture is an issue all year but is on our minds even more during the holidays. My guest today has experience in teaching kids to combat consumerism with good old-fashioned hard work. I’ll introduce him after this message from our sponsor. Now programs.

                        Watch on YouTube
                        Podcast Sponsor: NOW Programs

                        http://NOWPrograms.com

                        Podcast Guest: Keith Phillips

                        Keith Phillips is a former US Army helicopter pilot who, along with his wife Becky and their six children, is dedicated to building productive families and enduring Christian legacies. He introduces BUNKEYS, small DIY linked log cabin kits to America, promoting family unity through shared meaningful work. Keith believes in the power of family and community with work as the cornerstone and advocates for living a life of biblical producerism. I so enjoyed our conversation.

                        Takeaways
                          • Consumerism thrives on neglecting our inherent call to produce.
                              • Family work fosters cooperation and contributes to family unity.
                                  • Saying no to passive entertainment encourages creativity in children.
                                      • Boredom can lead to innovative play and activities.
                                          • Fear of missing out drives consumerist behavior in children.
                                              • Creating space for meaningful activities is essential for family bonding.
                                                  • Overcoming societal pressure is crucial for resisting consumerism.
                                                      • Hard work can replace addictive behaviors and foster fulfillment.
                                                          • Engaging in family projects teaches valuable life skills.
                                                              • Reading together strengthens family connections and shared experiences.
                                                              • Resources

                                                                Keith’s Substack article on consumerism

                                                                Bunkies

                                                                Spotify

                                                                https://open.spotify.com/show/5gBadT2mixwLThvz8GqI7z

                                                                Apple

                                                                https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stay-at-work-home/id1762916088

                                                                YouTube

                                                                https://www.youtube.com/@TheStayatWorkHome?sub_confirmation=1

                                                                Instagram

                                                                https://www.instagram.com/stayatworkhome

                                                                Facebook

                                                                https://www.facebook.com/stayatworkhome

                                                                Read Aloud List

                                                                https://stay-at-work-home.ck.page/b3004580e4/index.js

                                                                See also my interview with Joshua Becker

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                                                                48 min
                                                              • How To Close The Complaint Desk In Your Homeschool

                                                                Hey, homeschoolers!

                                                                Are you dealing with complaining when it’s time to start school, or time to do chores, or time to do anything your kids don’t like to do? If so, you will want to listen to this episode of the homeschool sanity show. I have six ideas for you that will result in a complaint-free homeschool.

                                                                Subscribe to the podcast

                                                                Before we dive in, I would love to have you subscribe to the podcast. You’ll get links to new episodes, but I also provide a weekly sanity saver newsletter and a monthly fun homeschool sharing calendar. Simply go to Psychowith6.com/subscribe. I would love to connect with you..

                                                                Podcast sponsor

                                                                I want to think my sponsor for this episode: the Overcomer movie.

                                                                Special Thanks to Our Network Sponsor -Overcomer Movie

                                                                Life changes overnight for coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team’s state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down and hundreds of families begin moving away, John must come to grips with the challenges facing his family and his team. Urged by the school’s principal to fill-in and coach a sport he doesn’t know or like, John is frustrated and questioning his worth… until he crosses paths with a student struggling with her own journey.
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                                                                Opening nationwide on August 23, OVERCOMER dares to leave you filled with hope, inspired to dream, and asks the question: what do you allow to define you?

                                                                Click here to learn more!
                                                                Complaint Resources

                                                                Read the blog post

                                                                Contentment Bible Study from NotConsumed

                                                                Memlok Scripture memory

                                                                How to overcome parental anger

                                                                How to deal with dawdlers

                                                                Complaint or compliment box

                                                                Complaint-free week challenge

                                                                Thanks again to the Overcomer Movie for sponsoring the podcast.

                                                                Have a happy homeschool week!

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                                                                13 min
                                                              • Using Fantasy To Teach Scriptural Truth

                                                                If you’ve ever wondered whether you should introduce your child to the fantasy genre, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode. And if you feel discouraged about training up young men and women of God, you’ll want to meet my inspiring guest that I’ll introduce in a moment.

                                                                Watch on YouTube
                                                                Read the Transcript
                                                                Sponsor: Fun to Learn Books

                                                                The sponsor of today’s episode is Fun to Learn Books, the publisher of story-based curriculum like Grammar Galaxy and Training Aliens. Kids love this fantasy-based learning for its funny, short lessons and parents love it because it’s low prep, screen-free learning. Learn more at FunToLearnBooks.com.

                                                                Podcast Guest: Wilson Hickman

                                                                Wilson Hickman is a follower of the Lord Jesus with a strong passion for storytelling. He was homeschooled and from a young age, began writing books in a variety of genres. His passion for creativity led him to the visual medium of storytelling. When crafting a film, he often draws inspiration from his own life, vicariously learning and growing with the characters he creates. His latest project is an award-winning proof of concept episode for a Christian-themed fantasy TV series called The Lost Healer. Inspired by real-world spiritual warfare, the series is designed to transport viewers to an exciting new world while inspiring them to navigate the struggles of this one. Recognizing the power of stories to shape the culture, Wilson seeks to make compelling, God-honoring entertainment that can be enjoyed by a broad audience.

                                                                I loved our conversation and hope you do too.

                                                                Using Fantasy to Teach Scriptural Truth Resources

                                                                The Lost Healer

                                                                The Lost Healer series on Facebook

                                                                The Lost Healer series on Instagram

                                                                Entertainment to Build Relationships

                                                                Self-Publishing for Homeschoolers

                                                                Helping Teens Through Loss

                                                                Have a happy homeschool week!

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                                                                27 min
                                                              • How To Get A College Degree Debt-Free

                                                                If your student wants to attend college but doesn’t want to be loaded down with debt, I have a treat for you. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where guest Kara Walker shares uncommon but practical tips for saving money on a college education.

                                                                Hey, homeschoolers! I absolutely love chatting with homeschoolers. That’s just one reason I wanted to interview Kara Walker. Kara graduated from college debt-free, and is now on a quest to help other students do the same with her podcast, “Money and Mental Peace,” and her online course “The Debt-Free College Blueprint”! She is a twenty-something Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and recovering over-achiever. Kara enjoys goal-setting, budgeting, and living a debt-free lifestyle, and wants to help YOU do the same!

                                                                Kara is absolutely delightful. If you have a college-bound or finance-interested teen, have them listen to this episode with you. You won’t be disappointed.

                                                                College Degree, Debt-Free Resources

                                                                Dave Ramsey personal finance courses

                                                                Dave Ramsey podcast

                                                                Modern States Study Guides

                                                                Homeschooling for College Credit

                                                                Money and Mental Peace – Kara’s website and podcast

                                                                How we manage college

                                                                Have a happy homeschool week!

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                                                                39 min
                                                              • The Future Of Home Education

                                                                Hey, homeschoolers! Homeschooling has changed so much since I started teaching my kids. I wonder what it will look like if and when my kids start homeschooling their children. I wanted to talk with someone who is on the cutting edge of education. I know you’ll be interested in what my guest has to say because it can change the way you homeschool now.

                                                                For over 30 years, Matt Bowman has been reimagining education for the digital age. As a former sixth-grade teacher turned tech executive and education entrepreneur, Matt saw firsthand how the traditional education system often fails to meet the unique needs of individual learners.

                                                                Together with his wife Amy, Matt founded OpenEd (formerly My Tech High), which has served more than 100,000 student enrollments across multiple states, including many military families worldwide. Their approach focuses on blending personalized learning with technology and entrepreneurship skills, giving students the flexibility to learn in ways that work best for them.

                                                                Matt holds multiple degrees in education and is an alumnus of Stanford’s Executive Business Management program.

                                                                He lives in the mountains of Utah, where he and Amy enjoy spending time with their five married children and four grandchildren (and counting!)

                                                                Watch on YouTube
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                                                                Sponsor: CTC Math

                                                                Before I share our discussion, I want to thank CTC Math for sponsoring this episode.

                                                                Future of Home Education Resources

                                                                https://opened.co/book

                                                                https://opened.co

                                                                https://opened.co/blog?type=podcast

                                                                Have a happy homeschool week!

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                                                                34 min

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