Are you trying to find peace in your homeschool journey while meeting your child's unique needs? Zan and Peggy Ployhar discuss how homeschool parents naturally provide the individualized education their children need, often without realizing it. Through stories of late readers, testing challenges, and learning breakthroughs, they share how focusing on long-term goals rather than immediate progress brings freedom to both parent and child. This conversation with Peggy offers hope and practical wisdom for parents navigating the special needs homeschool journey.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/128-peggy-ployhar

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What if your greatest parenting challenge became your life's calling? When Peggy Ployhar's five-year-old son struggled in traditional school, she reluctantly turned to homeschooling despite her initial resistance. Zan and Peggy share their parallel journeys of releasing parental guilt and learning to embrace their children's unique learning styles. Together they discuss how God transformed Peggy from a corporate engineer into a passionate advocate for special needs families through SPED Homeschool, showing how He often works through our biggest challenges to fulfill His purposes.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/127-peggy-ployhar

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What makes the difference between just another year and one filled with purpose? Zan and Joe Tyler invite you into an encouraging New Year's Day discussion about moving beyond typical resolutions to discover God's calling for your family. Through stories of evening bonfires, car-ride conversations, and precious moments around the table, the Tylers share how seeking God together as a family transforms ordinary moments into lasting memories. Their practical wisdom and genuine faith offer a fresh perspective on embracing both the joys and challenges of the year ahead.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/126-tylers

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Have you ever struggled with feeling insignificant in your role as a homeschool parent? Join Zan and Joe Tyler for a genuine Christmas conversation about finding dignity and purpose in unexpected places. Through personal stories of homeschool advocacy and cherished family traditions, the Tylers share how God works through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. From widow baskets to cookie camps with grandkids, their experiences remind us that just as Christ bestowed significance on Bethlehem, He gives meaning to our daily work as parents shaping the next generation.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/125-tylers

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Could raising the next generation of Kingdom builders start at your kitchen table? Kirk Cameron shares how parents can be part of America's spiritual revival through homeschooling their children to understand their faith and calling. Zan and Kirk discuss their homeschooling journeys, the power of biblical education, and why Christian parents should be the most hopeful people on earth. They emphasize that who you raise is more important than what you do, encouraging parents to equip their children with an authentic faith and solid character that will impact generations to come.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/124-kirk-cameron

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What meaningful ways can homeschool families find to support military families during the holiday season to honor them and thank them for their service? The military exists to preserve and protect our freedom, and often it is the entire family that pays the price–especially during the holidays. Perhaps a parent is deployed during Christmas or relocated to a base separate from his or her family. Natalie Mack, military homeschool expert and HSLDA's Military Community Outreach Coordinator, joins Zan to share practical opportunities for blessing service members and their loved ones. From donating airline miles for wounded warriors to writing heartfelt letters to deployed personnel, Natalie highlights numerous national programs that families can participate in. The conversation weaves together Natalie's personal experiences as a military spouse with concrete ways families can engage their children in impactful service, whether the military personnel they are serving are a continent away, or at a base around the corner. Parents, use these opportunities to teach your children that freedom isn't free.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/123-natalie-mack

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What role does a biblical worldview play in multi-generational education? Zan Tyler and Sharon Fisher explore this crucial topic, sharing how to weave God's truth into every subject. Sharon reveals practical examples from her BJU Press curriculum development work, while Zan draws powerful parallels between today's homeschool movement and historical reformation efforts. Learn how grandparents can support homeschooling families while building a legacy of faith through education and through spending time with their children and grandchildren.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/122-sharon-fisher

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What do you do when unexpected life events make homeschooling feel overwhelming? Sharon Fisher, a curriculum specialist and homeschooling grandmother, joins Zan to discuss how grandparents can provide vital support during challenging seasons. From navigating the transition from traditional teaching to home education, to establishing healthy family boundaries, Sharon shares insights from her personal experience. Zan adds wisdom from her own multi-generational homeschooling story, offering practical strategies for families embracing grandparent support in their educational journey. Sharon and Zan also discuss how using BJU Press Homeschool videos can lighten the teaching load.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/121-sharon-fisher

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How do you move from surviving to thriving in difficult seasons? Zan and Nancy continue their heart-to-heart discussion about the power of prayer in your homeschool journey, exploring how parents' midnight prayers and tears reflect God's own heart. From fasting and prayer during legislative battles to stopping mid-lesson to seek God together, they share practical ways to make prayer your default response to both crisis and daily challenges. Their encouraging conversation reminds homeschool parents that through prayer, we find strength, peace, joy, help, and  deliverance as we partner with our Heavenly Father in raising our children.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/120-nancy-manos

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What does it mean to truly partner with God in raising your children? Zan and her good friend Nancy Manos share real-life stories of how the power of prayer transforms our homeschooling experiences. From legislative victories to daily challenges, they discuss practical ways to make prayer your lifeline. God delights to bless our children with amazing opportunities and to open doors for them that we never imagined possible. Their conversation reminds us that prayer isn't passive – it's an active partnership with God that shapes our children's activities, education, and spiritual growth.

https://zantyler.com/podcast/119-nancy-manos

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