You’re Not That Special

In this episode we discuss observation of liturgical calendars, our need for seasons, and re-cap Kim’s Lenten lessons. So good to be back with a new, tiny guest in tow! Listen in.

What would you say if we told you that Christmas lasts much longer than one day? And, what might you say if your Christmas has been less than, well “Christmasy?” The good news for those of us who’ve had a hard season is that Christ came for just this sort of thing. Our weakness draws Him to us. Our embrace of this weak place makes fertile soil for our Savior to come and do some saving. Listen in.

In this, the week before Christmas, we’re talking about the necessity of advent. Whether you’re working, a stay at home mom, or both, properly ordering our days for prayer is vital to Christian life. Listen in as we discuss the American mindset and work ethic in light of being “truly human” by ordering our days to serve our souls first.

How advent captures us beyond, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” Developing a heart posture of waiting for His kingdom, while simultaneously participating in Immanuel, “God with us” is a tension we don’t often acknowledge. How do we wait in expectation with the hurts and troubles of our current state? Listen in.

Have you ever felt like the things you’re teaching your children are falling on unappreciative ears?

Kim and Em dive into the reality of sharing rich and beautiful academia and planting seeds as an arduous, trusting work. We don’t know what is sticking and what is not. A child, being made in the image of God, is a unique and independent vessel, ultimately under our jurisdiction, but not under our control.

We’re also answering a few questions that came in from listeners:

-What is something that surprised you about homeschooling?

-How to fight the “I’m not doing enough” lie.

-How to assess yourself and your kids with honesty and clarity.

Surrender in our homeschooling looks like setting a feast and coming back over and over to the table. So, how do we do that? Listen in.

In her season, Emily feels responsible to do what she sees needs done. In her season, Kim is learning to let go of what she knows and sees, even when saying something might help. For both of us, we’re learning the opportunity in surrender through the daily practices of homeschooling, teaching, and getting enough protein.

Does taking care of yourself sometimes feel “selfish?” Then this conversation is for you.

After discussing the “why” for our homeschooling we now dive into the “what and the how.” Tailor-made for each family, this portion of your homeschooling venture deals with the unique circumstances of your family. Finances, preferences, time, health, all play into this journey, and we’re here to tell you that exactly where you are is where the Lord is, too. We do not walk alone. This is not a solo trip. Listen in. TOH article- https://theologyofhome.com/blogs/in-place-in-person/i-ve-been-asked-to-make-a-list-lessons-on-homeschooling?mc_cid=dda9a9998b&mc_eid=2642049b4a

Today we’re talking about why our “Why” matters in homeschooling, and the possible fall out of going at this without one. Listen in. Teaching From Rest by, Sarah Mackenzie: Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace https://a.co/d/7Iw8Dwr

This is a much-anticipated series. We love to talk about this subject, as we’re both homeschooling, one of us was a homeschooler, and both of us have seen incredible freedom in this form of education. While there’s no one right way to homeschool, there’s a right way for you and your family. Join us as veteran and newly-initiated homeschool mothers share our insights on best-laid-plans, ideals versus reality, and the “secret ingredient” to being a great homeschooler.

Parenthood is a calling. In this six-part series we’ve run the gamut of this rarely explored topic. Parenthood is messy, but there’s abundant grace that (quite frankly) we’re banking on. Honoring your parent is messy, but again grace plays a pivotal role in this nuanced relationship. Grace truly is the cornerstone for health in all our relationships.