Round Rock 2023 Audio Collection
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Culture Shock: How to Equip Your Kids to Thrive in a Post-Christian Era
Speaker: Heidi St. John Many parents are struggling to talk to their kids about the rapidly changing cultural landscape, and we often forget that God’s unchanging Word offers relevant answers to even our most challenging questions. It’s more important than ever to teach our children what God says about their worth, their sexuality and their […]
7 Secrets to Handling a CPS Visit
Speaker: Bradley Pierce Knock… knock. Learn what to do if social services, the health department, or other government officials show up at your door threatening your parental rights. Session includes Q&A. Listen Now
8 Great Smarts: Help Children Believe They’re Smart
Speaker: Kathy Koch All children need to know they’re smart. This empowers them to have hope and believe in their future. When all 8 smarts are awakened and strengthened, children will know they can learn and will successfully study when something isn’t easy. When parents teach to all 8 and use them for review, motivation […]
8 Laws Every Texas Parent Should Know
Speaker: Bradley Pierce Can a social worker come into your home without a warrant? How old does your child have to be to leave them home alone? Part of protecting your parental rights is being informed on the laws in your state. Come learn eight laws that every Texas parent should know. Session includes Q&A. […]
8 Words
Speaker: Sonya Shafer When you’re feeling weary as a homeschool parent, these eight words will refresh you. They will inspire you when you’re feeling mundane and encourage you when you’re uncertain: I am, I can I ought, I will. Come explore the powerful ideas behind these eight words, let them nestle into your heart and […]
A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That: Helping Mom Craft a Creative and Thoughtfully Designed Curriculum
Speaker: Tomara Reeves Is your head spinning with all the homeschooling lingo? Charlotte Mason. Classical. Unschooling. Traditional. Are you trying to pick and choose but don’t know what would be the best fit for your family? Do you tend to lean towards thinking outside the box? Or do you feel stuck in the box without […]
Accelerating College Credit
Speaker: Matthew BullingtonThere is a growing trend to fast-pace the earning of a college degree, whether through Dual Enrollment or by credit-by-examination using AP, CLEP or DSST exams. What do you need to know about these tools? What are the benefits and downsides of earning college credit early, and how can you determine if this […]
Basics of Veterinary Assisting
Speaker: Susan Culp Hands-on veterinary assisting skills class for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the veterinary profession. Career counseling will be included so parents are encouraged to attend with their student(s). Handling and restraint of cats and dogs, bandaging, and basic surgical assisting skills will be demonstrated and practiced. Discussion will […]
Books as Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors
Speaker: Amber O’Neal Johnston When children are unable to see themselves reflected in their schoolbooks, they fail to develop positive feelings of self-worth. And when they lack occasions to examine similarities and differences between themselves and others, they miss out on valuable opportunities for recognizing the shared humanity that binds all people together. A mirror […]
Building Sibling Relationships
Speaker: Sherri Seligson One big parenting challenge we face involves fostering relationships between our children. We want them to be close, but those dreams can be hard to imagine amidst the continuous assertions of “Not me. HE did it!†In this workshop, Sherri shares 6 key ways she used (some accidentally) to navigate sibling relationships […]
Call to Arms: The Guts & Glory of Courageous Fatherhood
Speaker: Chuck Black There is a spiritual war being waged for our families. Our enemy is strong, and we are in his territory. Dad, if you don’t fight for your family, no one else will. When a soldier is in enemy territory, he is alert, focused, and purposeful about every move he makes with weapons […]
Calling Out of Sons: Protection Against the Culture and Apostasy
Speaker: Norm Wakefield Satan is in an all-out full court press against fathers and sons. It is an age of apostasy, and the culture is in your face. What can a father do to protect his sons and daughters, but especially his sons? Norm will give you spiritual and practical tools to fight the fight […]
Calling Out of Sons: The Gospel Pattern for Dads and Sons
Speaker: Norm Wakefield God has provided a pattern through the gospel that gives incredible, practical insight into how dads can call out their sons and prepare them for manhood, being a husband and father, and most importantly, a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Norm reveals that Gods pattern for the father/son relationship from the […]
Calling Out of Sons: The Process of Growth in Relationship
Speaker: Norm Wakefield Your relationship with your son is a growth process that occurs over many years. Norm unpacks the stages of development in your relationship which will give you a sense of vision and provide encouragement. You’ll also get insight into your own process of growth as a son in relationship with your Father, […]
Can We Write More, Please?!
Speaker: Tricia Goyer Easy activities to get your kids and teens writing. Lots of ideas your kids will love! Listen Now
Choosing a College/Major/Career: It’s Better to get it Right than Fast
Speaker: Jeff Reep In light of the fact that 66% of college students change their majors more than once and on the day of graduation 40% of college graduates wish they had a different major, it’s important to start early and take this decision seriously. Individuals often make decisions without much thought and with limited […]
College Prep 101: How to Take Notes & Tests
Speaker: Mark Pruitt Learn how to take notes and tests in college so you can be a student of Excellence. Listen Now
College Prep 101: How to Use Your Time Strategically So You Can Have a Life
Speaker: Mark Pruitt Time Management is THE BIGGEST challenge for every student. Learn how to get more done in less time so you can have a blast in school. Listen Now
Common Mistakes Christian Parents Make
Speaker: Rebecca Spencer Dyslexia is one of the most misunderstood language learning disabilities, and perhaps it is time we rethink the bigger picture. Using the Cherish MethodⒸ, homeschool moms and teachers can overcome the learning struggle with a biblical perspective and the tools you need to help your child. Approaching dyslexia as a strength instead […]
Conversations About Tough Stuff
Speaker: Kathy KochChildren’s thoughts and feelings are always important. In times of confusion and crisis, they matter even more. Learn how to make it more likely that children will come to you with their questions, confusions, doubts, and fears about God, themselves, and the culture. Learn how to help them be honest so you can […]
Create a Dynamic Unit Study from any Novel
Speaker: Tricia Goyer Looking for a great curriculum? Look no farther than your family bookshelf. Tricia Goyer will share how to create a dynamic unit study from any novel … in 30 minutes or less! Use fiction to create schoolwork that’s FUN and inspires a love of learning. Listen Now
Creating a Culture of Generosity in your Family
Speaker: Dave Gamache Dave will bring a biblical message of generosity to encourage families to integrate this important, Christ-like value into their everyday lives. Our curriculum built for families with home school families in mind teaches the Seven Ways of Living Generously (Generous with thoughts, words, time, attention, influence, money and sharing your belongings) and […]
Creating A Grateful Home: Way Beyond Please and Thank You!
Speaker: David Nunnery Gratitude is so powerful in the heart of a believer. It will transform your home, your heart, and your mind. It will improve your platform for teaching, heal your marriage, and so much more. Listen Now
Discipline That Works When Consequences Don’t
Speaker: Kirk Martin Instead of being drawn into power struggles, yelling and giving meaningless consequences, Kirk will show you 10 ways to discipline with dignity so kids listen to, respect, and trust you. – Stop the whining, complaining and tantrums. – Get kids to listen when they are loud in the car or interrupt on […]
Discipline with Love So We Don’t Break Our Child’s Spirit
Speaker: Monica Irvine I know you have felt the pain of regret when you have had a moment of failure when discipling your children. I know many of you are fighting against habits you learned from your parents that you swore you would never do. I know you want to parent with love, honor and […]
Dual Enrollment: Navigating High School and College Simultaneously
Speaker: Stephen Buettell Navigating dual enrollment and the high school years can be a challenging task. Stephen shares what to look for and how to approach the high school years with an eye toward college and dual enrollment. Listen Now
Elementary Science Lab Demo
Speaker: Megan Hutson One of the best ways to help your elementary aged children get excited about science is to get their hands messy and try experiments! In this workshop we will walk through experiments involving gravity, states of matter, geology, insects & more. We will work through how to apply the Scientific Method and […]
Every Dad a Homeschooling Dad!
Speaker: Todd Wilson You may not crack open a book, work through a curriculum, or call it school, but it’s your job to train your children. Join me as we look at the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of training our children. Now don’t worry, I won’t make you feel guilty or give you a forty-six […]
Experience the Classical Education Model While Learning About Triangles
Speaker: Maggie Steele Experience Classical Education in action! We will model and practice the three arts of the trivium: grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric. Using the triangles as a springboard, this interactive session will demonstrate how learning progresses throughout a student’s life. Listen Now
Fighting Apathy: Teaching Your Teens to Care
Speaker: Chuck Black More than ever before, raising teenagers that care about their faith is hard, especially in a culture that is quickly becoming increasingly hostile toward Christians. When a child enters those confusing years, the enemy uses dozens of weapons to rob them of their faith. Spiritual apathy is insidious and perhaps the most […]
Five Easy Steps to Make History Fun
Speaker: Nicki Truesdell Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. How terribly true this is. While you probably understand its importance, you might be thinking “I wasn’t taught history, either” or “I don’t remember anything!” How can parents make history fun in their home without a background in history? Nicki will share […]
George Orwell Revisited in 2023
Speaker: Bill Potter The famous British writer Eric Arthur Blair, who wrote under the pseudonym George Orwell, stunned the world with two political and social allegories entitled Animal Farm and 1984, based on his experiences in the Spanish Civil War. His critique of Soviet communism caused a sensation in the 1940s and 50s when published, […]
Getting Started in Homeschool
Speaker: Whitney Newby Are you excited to jump into homeschooling, but feel overwhelmed about where to begin? In this seminar, we’ll outline a number of educational models and talk through practical steps to begin your homeschooling journey on the right foot. Listen Now
Getting the most out of your 365 membership
Speaker: Trudie Schar Join Trudie, 365 Community Director, to learn how to get the most out your 365 membership. She will share the vision behind the community and teach you about each resource included in your membership: the app, recording archives, monthly mom’s night, weekly videos, retreats, and community groups. 365 works best when you […]
Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
Speaker: Abbie Halberstadt When the going gets tough, it’s time to get going…far away from the hardship and stress. That’s how the saying goes, right? Nope! The Bible makes it clear that in this world, we will have trouble, but Christ has already overcome it! So often, the challenges we face as Christian wives, mamas, […]
Help! My Child Has an ATTITUDE!
Speaker: Kim Sorgius From rolling eyes to slamming doors, sometimes a kid’s attitude is simply frustrating! If you’re at your wits’ end or just looking for practical ways to get to the HEART of the matter, this session is for you. As Proverbs 4 says, your attitude determines your life’s path. Let’s help our kids […]
High-school/College Track Overview Session
Speaker: Matthew Bullington Have a teen? In this session TTD’s guidance counselor, Matthew Bullington, will outline the high-school sessions, and discuss how to get the most out of this conference for your high-school student. We will also do an overview of transcripts, credits, and mindset for success in high-school! Listen Now
Homeschool For The Heart- How Great Parents become AMAZING Home Educators
Speaker: Leslie Nunnery Homeschooling is a great thing. It provides the finest quality, tailored education your children can have, and it gives you the opportunity to build relationships, explore the world together, and so much more. But homeschooling is not an end in itself. Rather, homeschooling is a fantastic tool for discipleship and growth. In […]
How Can We Find Great Stories for Our Children’s Good?
Speaker: E. Stephen Burnett Many fantastical tales look okay but may endorse ungodly ideas. That’s why more conservative groups are offering newer fiction to teach your kids moral values. How can Christian parents find the good stuff that will disciple your children’s heads and hearts? Lorehaven.com founder E. Stephen Burnett (coauthor of The Pop Culture […]
How to Create YOUR Perfect Homeschool Schedule
Speaker: Kim Sorgius You’ve tried all the things that seem to work for other people yet still can’t find the right homeschool schedule for you. Trust me—you’re not alone. Figuring out how to teach multiple ages, fold the laundry, and keep the toddlers from writing on the walls with markers can feel overwhelming. Join 20+ […]
How to Keep Your Child In The Faith
Speaker: Israel Wayne Studies show that 70% of churched youth abandon the Christian faith sometime before high school graduation. While there are no guarantees in parenting, there are steps parents can take that have been proven through various studies to statistically improve the chances of your child embracing and remaining in the faith. Learn what […]
How to Navigate a Homeschool Day and Survive
Speaker: Anna Goodwyn Let’s be honest, as amazing as homeschooling is, it definitely comes with some challenges. When we are juggling much and spinning all those plates, we can reach burnout and become overwhelmed, which isn’t sustainable. I am sharing ideas to create a sustainable homeschool family life. These ideas are to encourage the homeschool […]
Identity: I’m Stressed and Depressed – Does Anything Else Matter?
Speaker: Kathy Koch Many teens are overwhelmed and giving up. So are some children! Many are anxious, confused, angry, and suicidal. They’re also talented, multi-passionate, concerned, and able to solve problems. Identity influences children’s relationships, academics, future, hopes, beliefs, and so much more. Learn how to parent and lead so children will have a healthy […]
Inside a Charlotte Mason Home School
Speaker: Sonya Shafer Take a look at a typical day in the life of families who use the Charlotte Mason Method. You’ll discover what the method looks like in everyday practice and gain lots of practical help and clear explanations. Listen Now
Interactive Adventure
Speaker: James Hannibal Join author and game developer James R. Hannibal and a small team of lightraiders for an interactive adventure that uses allegorical fantasy to bring out the real-life applications of Scripture. As our lightraiders brave the dangers of the Dragon Lands, YOU will determine their path. Will your choices bring them safely to […]
Is Dual Enrollment Right for Your Student?
Speaker: Chris Rusk This interactive session will discuss real world issues surrounding dual enrollment courses. Come join the discussion to see if dual enrollment courses are right for your student. Listen Now
Is Dual Enrollment Right for Your Student?
Speaker: Chris Rusk This interactive session will discuss real world issues surrounding dual enrollment courses. Come join the discussion to see if dual enrollment courses are right for your student. Listen Now
Jack and Tollers – The Amazing Friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
Speaker: Solomon Schmidt Come and hear homeschool graduate and author of the seven books in the “â€History Bitesâ€â€ series Solomon Schmidt! He will teach about the amazing life and works of two of the world’s most beloved writers, J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series and C.S. Lewis, author […]
Keep It Simple
Speaker: Sonya Shafer Save time and money by teaching most school subjects to all of your students together. Join Sonya for practical strategies to lower your stress level, provide a well-rounded education, and help you and your children build sweet memories. Learn how to keep it simple by teaching your whole family together with Charlotte […]
Lies Homeschoolers Believe
Speaker: Todd Wilson Your house is a disaster, your kids seem out of control, and you wonder how you’ll ever make it through another day of school. Your “get up and go†has “gotten up and wentâ€. You used to think homeschooling was the best thing since sliced bread, but now you’re feeling like burnt […]
Light a Thousand Fires
Speaker: Heidi St. John Right place. Right time. Right team. We’re raising a generation of Daniels as America becomes a modern Babylon. The Lord has set us apart for such a time as this and He has a purpose for each of us and each of our children. Heidi St John lays out the rules […]
Like Arrows in the Hands of a Warrior
Speaker: Heidi St. John God says that our children have been given to us like “arrows in the hands of a warrior.” The question is, do we see ourselves as warriors? Do we recognize the battle we are in? Are we passive or purposeful in the spiritual training of our kids? God desires that we […]
M Is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood
Speaker: Abbie Halberstadt Being a mother is a high and holy calling but one that secular culture often views with indifference at best and downright disdain at worst. Finding our identity in Christ first is crucial to discovering who we are to be as mothers in a world that often champions mediocrity, mockery, and messes […]
Men’s Breakfast
Speaker: David Nunnery Listen Now
Messy Marriage Stuff
Speaker: Kirk Martin So marriage is tougher then you expected. You thought everything was white picket fences—and then you had kids. And now the real you is coming out. Before you had kids (and all that stress and anxiety), you were patient, fun, had energy, you listened. But now you yell, withdraw, snipe at each […]
Mom’s Night hosted by TTD365
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Multi-Grade, Multi-Age, Multi-Learning Styles? All Together without Mom Losing her Mind!
Speaker: Tomara Reeves Are you longing to find ways in your day to bring all your children together around the table? Do you need refreshing tips that show you how to combine subjects in a way that meets the needs of all your children? Are you weary of juggling different history time periods for the […]
Nature Is the Best Science Classroom
Speaker: Sherri Seligson Have you ever taken a walk outside with a three-year-old? It can take forever as each leaf needs to be examined, acorns need to be gathered, and flowers need to be smelled. This is not just because your child is stalling before naptime. The outdoors is one of the best environments to […]
Navigating The Library With Wisdom
Speaker: Whitney Newby How do you navigate visiting the library when it can feel like a minefield? Do you just stop going? Do you pre-read every book that comes through your doors? In this session, Whitney will discuss practical ways to navigate the public library to find rich, wholesome, developmentally-appropriate reading material for children. Listen […]
No Longer Little
Speaker: Hal & Melanie Young The turmoil of the tween or preteen years between 9 and 13 usually catches parents by surprise. Diligent students become addled and distracted. Kids raised in church start questioning the existence of God. Sweet natured children climb on an emotional roller coaster – and invite you to join them! Don’t […]
Outside of the Box Teaching for Outside of the Box Kids
Speaker: Shannon Mokry Let’s face it their is no one way to teach, and if you’ve been gifted an extraordinary child finding the right mix can be challenging. I’m here to speak encouragement into your homeschool journey, and give you some practical suggestions on weeding through all the choices to find what works for you […]
Overcoming obstacles to home education
Speaker: Nicki Truesdell Nicki shares her testimony of the ups and downs of abuse, single motherhood, poverty, health issues, and more, and how these obstacles did not change her conviction to homeschool. By focusing on her hope, faith, and trust in God, she kept the big picture in front of her, and adapted the education […]
Parenting Power Words
Speaker: Kathy Koch Parents can consistently use strategic power words to efficiently and effectively direct children’s thinking, beliefs, choices, character, attitudes, and behavior. Using these power words will increase cooperation and obedience, decrease frustration and arguments, and build healthier parent-child relationships. Curious? You’ll have to attend to hear some of Dr. Kathy’s favorites. You will […]
Parenting Teens Into Adulthood
Speaker: Hal & Melanie Young The transition to adulthood can be wonderful or it can be fraught with conflict and tension. How can you prepare your teens to step into adulthood with confidence, competence, and joy instead of anger, rebellion, and resentment? How should you relate to a nineteen-year-old who is still living at home […]
PASSOVER & Feasts of LORD
Speaker: Clara Joy Clements Passover: An Appointed Time on God’s Biblical Calendar. Experience the retelling of God’s miraculous story (Exd1-15). Workshop helps you & your children prepare a family Passover Seder in your home. Beautifully highlights Yeshua (Jesus) as “the Lamb of God†crucified on Passover (John19:14). “Christ our Passover has been sacrificed, therefore let […]
Phubbing 101 – How to use tech in a healthy way
Speaker: Chris Kaspar The world now sees how technology has damaged our families and relationships. Social media has lost its luster, but new techno superpowers pop up every day, drawing us to another shiny promise that will eventually reveal its dark side. We’re now aware of the problem, but nobody is talking about the solution. […]
Planning, Scheduling & Organizing
Speaker: Megan Hutson Do you feel as though you are throwing your school year together as you are running full speed ahead? Do you find yourself surrounded by piles of unorganized and ungraded work? In this workshop we will talk about ways to plan your school year to prevent feeling as though you are “winging […]
Prayer and Persecution
Speaker: Katy Smith In this workshop we will discuss ways to strengthen our children’s faith through prayer and by learning about our persecuted family through free resources available from Voice of the Martyrs. We will also discuss how we can use heroes of the faith to strengthen and equip our children for persecution. By understanding […]
Prayer and Persecution
Speaker: Katy Smith In this workshop we will discuss ways to strengthen our children’s faith through prayer and by learning about our persecuted family through free resources available from Voice of the Martyrs. We will also discuss how we can use heroes of the faith to strengthen and equip our children for persecution. By understanding […]
Professor Plum in the Lounge with the Candlestick
Speaker: B.B. Gallagher One of the most crucial things we can give our children is wonder. To be awestruck by the beauty and mysteries of the world is something that only belongs to humans. Whether it be a great book series or a game like CLUE, we need to expose our children to the tools […]
Raising Godly Boys: The Four-Step Proven Process for Growing Boys into Godly Men
Speaker: Mark Hancock Boys are in trouble. Hear Mark Hancock, Homeschool Dad, Mental Health Counselor, and CEO of Trail Life USA talk about proven processes for helping to pull boys out of the cultural mire that seems to want to declare them deficient. If you have a boy in your home or are leading boys, […]
Raising Godly Kids
Speaker: Tricia Goyer Learn the “9 Principles of Influence” that will transform your parenting. Too often, we stress over the small stuff and miss the more important priorities of raising godly kids. Be inspired to parent well from YOUR strengths in YOUR daily life. Listen Now
Raising our Boys to be True Gentlemen, Who Live with Hono
Speaker: Monica Irvine Parents, I know you want to raise sons who live with honor, but our society continues to strip away opportunities for our children to do honorable things. Here’s the great news…you can make sure that you are creating opportunities for your children to practice living with honor, but it requires parenting with […]
Raising Readers
Speaker: Whitney Newby Do you have little ones and you desire for them to love books, but you have no idea where to begin? Maybe you have older children who just don’t enjoy reading. Maybe you yourself struggle with loving to read. This seminar is for you and for anyone else looking to establish rhythms […]
Refocus on Marriage (Women Only)
Speaker: Leslie Nunnery The world is full of messaging that breeds discontent— your finances are not enough, your opportunities are not enough, your marriage is not enough, etc. Instagram and Facebook absolutely breed that discontent and encourage us to lean into it and feast on it. So, it’s time to refocus our hearts and minds […]
Responding Biblically to Fear, Worry and Anxiety
Speaker: Lisa Schmidt Marital conflict began with Adam and Eve in the Garden. Neither of them was willing to take responsibility for their own personal sin and instead blamed someone else for it. Not surprisingly, we still do the same thing today. We blame our spouse, our children, our parents, our past, our circumstances and […]
Rethinking Dyslexia: The Bigger Picture Using the CherishⒸ Model
Speaker: Sonya Shafer The world of homeschooling is a lot like the world of food. You know that you want to provide nutritious meals for your children’s minds, but there are so many possibilities for what that food could look like and taste like. Join Sonya for a simple overview of five main approaches to […]
Secrets to Cultivating a Life-Giving Family Culture
Speaker: Kim Sorgius Every family has a culture…a way of living. And every family is defined by it. Are your family’s mission and culture breathing life into your days? Being intentional and purposeful is the best way to make sure your mission aligns with your worldview. You’ll leave this session armed with a list of […]
Smile Stealers and Smile Makers!!!
Speaker: Todd Wilson You started this homeschooling journey because you thought it was going to be fun. You envisioned yourself teaching your children and smiling through each day. Then something happened. You stopped smiling. There’s a reason for that and some things you can do to bring back those smiles not only for yourself but […]
Sparking Curiosity and Delight in Childhood
Speaker: Amber O’Neal Johnston When children show strong abilities in one area or another, the adults in their lives often encourage them to pursue hobbies and careers that play off those strengths. That may certainly be an advantage, but sometimes the strategy can leave children feeling incomplete. In this session, we’ll explore a path that […]
Stop the Yelling, Lecturing & Power Struggles
Speaker: Kirk Martin Do you need help calming your explosive household? Tired of yelling at, negotiating with and bribing your child? Do you want your child to take responsibility for his schoolwork, chores and attitude? It’s time to stop the yelling, arguing and power struggles with toddlers and teens. Moms, it’s not your job to […]
The Case For United Prayer
Speaker: Tom StultzIn 1748, Jonathan Edwards published An Humble Attempt. Its design is to encourage God’s people in the duty of united extraordinary prayer; setting aside some time, privately or publicly, to pray for the revival of His church and the advancement of Christ’s kingdom in our homes, in our churches, in our nation, and […]
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Teaching Your Kids Theology
Speaker: Israel Wayne Most Christian parents want to teach their children theology and Bible doctrine but aren’t sure how to go about it. Learn the difference between primary and secondary doctrines and how to help your children protect themselves against cults and false religions that would seek to woo them away from true Christian faith. […]
The Early Years
Speaker: Sonya Shafer Give your child what is most important. Instead of academic or social pressures, Charlotte Mason encouraged mothers to give their little ones a full six years of developing good habits, getting acquainted with nature, exploring with the five senses, growing in their spiritual lives, and more. Listen Now
The Fundamentals of Writing Fiction
Speaker: Chuck Black Readers are leaders…and writers have to opportunity to help forge the future through the books those leaders read. God has given many people the passion to write story. Whether you are eight or forty-eight, there are key fundamentals to excellent fiction writing that readers and publishers alike are looking for. With twenty […]
The Messianic Character of American Education
Speaker: Bill Potter This class is a survey of the historical origins of the broken and depraved government schools of today. They did not suddenly erupt like Vesuvius in the last ten years. The seeds were sown in colonial times, and the creators of the modern “common schools” system were established by educational presuppositions in […]
The Perils of Parenting Gen Z
Speaker: Hal & Melanie Young What’s going on with our kids’ generation when 75% despair about the future, 42% are dealing with mental health issues, and a shocking number are struggling with sexuality and gender? Our grandparents formed The Greatest Generation, but they call our children’s The Most Fearful. Generation Z, now 10 to 25 […]
The Pied Piper: How media is leading our children astray and what you can do about it
Speaker: Heather Bitterling This session will look at the impact that film, literature, and music can have on our children. With 30 years experience in the field, Craig and Heather will give an insider’s view into the goals of the industry and how they package information in a way that can change our perspective little […]
The Power of Prayer For Parents
Speaker: Leslie Nunnery Are you strategic in the way you pray for your children? For your husband? For yourself? Let’s look together at how God will fundamentally change the way you approach parenting, marriage, and every other area of your life through the way you pray. Then, we will all spend some time praying together […]
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Is She Relevant For Today?
Speaker: Lisa Schmidt In the book of Proverbs, we are clearly instructed in the ways of wisdom, and warned about the consequences of foolishness. The book culminates with a teaching about the wise and worthy Proverbs 31 woman. Some have argued that she is too idealistic, unrealistic, or just plain annoying to read about. Is […]
The Theology of Technology, A Brief Overview
Speaker: Chris Kaspar When Cain killed Abel, he ran to technology to fill the God-shaped hole in his life. How can we apply transcendent truths to today’s choices regarding technology? Let’s dive into a topic that rarely hits the pulpit but is intensely relevant. Understand fundamental Biblical principles and guide your family’s vision for technology. […]
The Titus 2 Woman– Is She Relevant for Today?
Speaker: Lisa Schmidt In the book of Titus, Paul instructs Titus about what to teach the older men of the church. He tells us that the older men are to teach the younger men and the older women of the church. Based on what they learned from the older men, the older women are then […]
Thinking of taking a Gap Year?
Speaker: Brian Tanedo For years, you’ve instilled biblical values and guided your children through life. Now, as they prepare to leave your home, you can trust us to do the same. The Word of Life Bible Institute is an accredited, collegiate-level program where students spend one to two years studying the Bible and living in […]
Top 10 Most Fascinating People from World History
Speaker: Solomon Schmidt Come and hear homeschool graduate and author of the seven books in the “History Bites†series Solomon Schmidt! He will talk about his top 10 most fascinating people from world history and share fascinating facts along with a full color power point presentation Listen Now
Training Boys – Goal: Not Well-Behaved Boys but Godly Men
Speaker: Jeff Reep Firmly rooted in the belief that God gives instruction in Scripture on child training and the Holy Spirit empowers parents by His grace to carry out the instructions, you will hear a Biblical perspective on parenting. After raising 5 boys to men and investing 26 consecutive years of homeschooling you’ll learn 2 […]
Understanding Addictive Behavior…
Speaker: Bob Whittet The world around us is constantly changing and the challenge of parenting effectively is growing. As we prepare our children for the future, it’s important that we understand some of the distinct challenges they will face as they seek to make good decisions. Their preparation begins with us, as parents, understanding the […]
Understanding the Phases of High School
Speaker: Matthew Bullington Want to know what your teen should be focusing on to prepare for college and a career? In this session we will break high-school down into four crucial phases that build on each other, and give you the tools to determine what should be the priority for this next year, how to […]
Unveil the Bible with Creativity
Speaker: Davy Liu We believe that children’s entertainment, in all forms, plays a powerful role in shaping the beliefs of our vulnerable youth. Kendu Kids strives to provide parents with inspiring creative contents for their children. Davy Liu, founder of Kendu Kids and former Disney animator on “The Lion King”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin”, […]
What if I’m inadequate to teach my children?
Speaker: Anna Goodwyn When we answer the call to homeschool we can be met with the feeling that we are inadequate. We are going to identify where this idea comes from and what the Bible has to say. This also includes ideas for when we hit brick walls in specific subjects by giving creative ways […]
What’s Going on with Your Middle Schooler and How To Prepare Them for Highschool
Speaker: Sherri Seligson As children mature, they experience drastic changes: physically, intellectually, emotionally, and even spiritually. It’s a natural (and good!) process of moving into adulthood. Homeschooling gives parents the unique ability to daily walk alongside them. They’ll need more sleep; more time to process what they learn; more understanding; and more showers! Join Sherri […]
What’s Executive Functioning Have to Do with Dyslexia? How to Increase Dyslexic Student Outcomes
Speaker: Rebecca Spencer It’s no secret that when it comes to literacy instruction, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Reading Fluency, and Comprehension all are keys to unlocking the dyslexic brain. But there is another KEY component that we need to be including in our literacy lessons of our dyslexic and struggling learners homeschool lessons if we […]
Women of the Protestant Reformation, Exemplars of Virtue and Competence
Speaker: Bill Potter We’ve all heard of Luther, Calvin and Knox. Key to their ministries and the success of the Protestant Reformation are wives, daughters, and other “ladies of the Covenant,” who suffered as much or more than their men, promoted the proclamation of the Gospel, raised godly families, protected and provided for refugees, and […]
Worldschooling: Taking the Show on the Road
Speaker: Amber O’Neal Johnston Traveling abroad is a dream that many families share but figuring out how to traverse across the continents (or even the next state over) with children in tow while homeschooling can feel overwhelming and even impossible. In this session, we’ll discuss what learning away from home entails and how regular everyday […]
You Bet Your Stretch Marks!
Speaker: Abbie Halberstadt Is all of the effort we expend as wives, moms, and educators really worth it in the long run? As a second generation homeschooler who has chosen to homeschool my own ten children, I am declaring confidently, “You bet your stretch marks, it is!†Everyone from Aunt Mildred to our neighbor to […]
You Need the Life, Power, and Love of Jesus
Speaker: Norm Wakefield Nothing is more frustrating than being homeschooled without the life, power, and love of Jesus, except trying to parent and homeschool without the life, power, and love of Jesus. Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can’t parent or homeschool.” OK, well those weren’t His exact words, but the meaning is the same. […]