2023

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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