Pigeon Forge 2023

Speaker: Julie Synde Excessive stacks of curriculum. Thousands of dollars spent on content the experts claim will make your life simpler and guarantee success for your child. Yet here you are. Searching for a solution to your problem: How to teach your children to write with ease and confidence. I’ve been there. Listen Now

Speaker: Bryan Davis I explore how fantasy literature affects the hearts and minds of readers and how Christian worldview fantasy can build spiritual qualities in a positive way. I also provide warnings about how dark fantasy can be detrimental and how to tell the difference between faith-building fantasy and fantasy that tears faith down. Listen […]

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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. Listen Now

Speaker: Todd Friel Americans assume that the teenage years will be turbulent. That is a lie. When a family applies God’s three rules for every family, the teenage years don’t have to be a nightmare. Listen Now

Speaker: Kate Battistelli Successful adults don’t happen by accident. It takes intentional effort to raise children into adults who possess a strong sense of their destiny in God, a passion to serve Him, and knowledge of their gifts and callings. By partnering with God, we can equip our children to be all He called and […]

Speaker: Catherine Zoller “Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Prov. 22:6) has often been misunderstood as assuring parents of prodigals that they will return to the Lord. However, the verse is more properly translated,Train¦.according to their bent, or in keeping […]

Speaker: Glenn Ransom Want to bring your family together? Desire to help your family grow a relationship with God? Get caught up in not having enough time, struggling to understand things or cannot find what you’re looking for? This session shows you a tool to overcome these and discover the benefits of family devotions. Listen […]

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 Tennessee parent should know. Session includes Q&A. […]

Speaker: Monica Irvine Imagine what it feels like to watch your daughter continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of her life, because she knows she has endless potential and a great responsibility. She matures with a desire to be a voice for good and a contributor to making our world a better place. […]

Speaker: Kevin Conover Kevin was handcuffed to an atheist for 24 hours by BuzzFeed on YouTube. In this session Kevin will share what happened off air, how to talk to non-believers in a non-threatening manner, and 4 reasons why believing in God makes much more sense than atheism. Listen Now

Speaker: Ginny Yurich “All knowledge is rooted in wonder.“ (Sharon Lovejoy) Add wonder to your school year by gardening with kids. Learn how gardening will help your kids learn and will add joy and excitement to your school year. You’ll come away with lots of project ideas and inspiration! Listen Now

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 […]

Speaker: Israel Wayne Many well-intentioned parents make harmful mistakes as they relate to their children. These mistakes often contribute to bitterness in their children. Over time, they can result in children rejecting their parents and their values. Learn to avoid these pitfalls. Listen Now

Speaker: Jamie Erickson|Kate Battistelli|September McCarthy Convention workshops are great. They can definitely help you build a solid foundation. But sometimes, you need to have a conversation–a chance to ask the tough questions and hear the hard-earned truth. Now’s your chance. Join the hosts of the Mom to Mom Podcast, Kate Battistelli, September McCarthy, and Jamie […]

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 […]

Speaker: Todd Nettleton If we believe American Christians could face persecution in the coming years, how are we preparing ourselves? Here are practical ways with examples from brothers and sisters who have already victoriously endured persecution that help prepare us to stand faithfully for Christ, no matter the cost. Listen Now

Speaker: Patricia Wesolowski How can a parent be sure their students are prepared for life after high school? When do you begin preparing and what all do you need to do in order to be sure your students are prepared for college? With intention and well-planning, it is not difficult to homeschool your high school […]

Speaker: Linda Kane You are the expert on your child! Home is the best place to homeschool your precious child with special needs. You can do it! Linda will teach specific, targeted activities for improving their sensory, processing, visual systems and for increasing overall function and ability. Linda will give help with behavior and social […]

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, […]

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 […]

Speaker: Vicki Bentley As a busy mom, do you sometimes struggle with lesson planning, keeping the house somewhat presentable, teaching, keeping up with the laundry, AND getting dinner on the table the same day you homeschool? Come hear practical tips and encouragement from a fellow homeschool mom of many. Your husband and children will thank […]

Speaker: Kim Sorgius From rolling eyes to slamming doors, sometimes a kid’s attitude is simply frustrating! If you’re at your wit’s 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 […]

Speaker: Kathy Koch All children have eight intelligences that can be awakened, strengthened, and used when learning anything. Each intelligence will be explained so you can determine which ones are strengths for your children and how to teach with them. You’ll also learn how children might be getting into trouble through their greatest strengths and […]