Shows
Let's Talk Homeschool#265 How to Get Started on Homeschooling - With Whitney NewbyRachael Carman and Whitney Newby of Brighter Day Press discuss getting started on homeschooling and Whitney's new devotional, Lift Your Eyes.2025-04-2843 minLet's Talk Homeschool#264 Multi-Age Learning with Rachael CarmanDavis and Rachael Carman discuss their experience homeschooling a family of seven and how multi-age learning can be beneficial.2025-04-1625 minLet's Talk Homeschool#263 Multi-Age Family Learning - An Interview with Jeannie FulbrightDavis Carman and Apologia Young Explorer Series author, Jeannie Fulbright, discuss her experience homeschooling families with multiple age students.2025-03-2422 minLet's Talk Homeschool#262 The Word in Motion - It's Time to Make Your MoveIn this show, I interview Rachael Carman, author of The Word in Motion Bible curriculum published by Apologia. We discuss the fact that you can start this course anytime of the year. And it's designed to be unintimidating and doable. It's time to make your move. You can do this. So get started now.2025-03-1020 minLet's Talk Homeschool#261 How to Instill a Love of LearningDavis and Rachael Carman discuss 5 ways to instill a love of learning in your children as a homeschool parent and the importance of doing so.2025-02-2519 minLet's Talk Homeschool#251 How Many Times? (part 12 of 13) - I Love You!This is the bonus episode we've been promising to include in this series. We looked at 10 of the 68 chapters in Rachael's book titled: How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You? This is an 11th chapter we included. How many times do you say "I love you" to your kids? We hope it's a lot.2024-11-1814 minLet's Talk Homeschool#249 AlaskaRachael spoke at two homeschool events in Alaska. One in North Pole (near Fairbanks) and the other in Anchorage. In this show, we talk about our visit to the 49th state, the sites, and people, and the moose (you'll understand what I mean when you listen).2024-11-0425 minLet's Talk Homeschool#248 How Many Times? (part 11 of 13) - How Many Times...?In this 13-part series based on Rachael's book, we have been looking at 10 (plus a bonus) of the 68 chapters. In this episode, we look at chapter 9, which where the title of the book came from: How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You?2024-10-2813 minLet's Talk Homeschool#238 How Many Times? (part 7 of 13) - Please Just Trust and ObeyWe continue this 13-part series based on Rachael's book titled: How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You? In this episode, we discuss the common phrase: "Please. Just trust and obey me."2024-08-1923 minLet's Talk Homeschool#237 Five Things You Need to KnowIn this episode, you get to hear a recording of a workshop Rachael presented at a conference in Arizona.2024-08-1257 minLet's Talk Homeschool#236 Don't Ring the BellIn this episode, you can hear the keynote presentation Davis gave at a homeschool conference in Arizona.2024-08-0634 minLet's Talk Homeschool#230 How Many Times? (part 6 of 13) - [Your Name]In this 13-part series, we are looking at individual chapters in Rachael's book titled: How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You? In this episode we look at the times you call your kids by their names. And we consider the times when God calls you by name. What is He trying to tell you in these moments?2024-06-2419 minLet's Talk Homeschool#226 How Many Times (part 4 of 13) - It's Your ChoiceWe continue this 13-part series based on Rachael's book titled: How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? This time we discuss the phrase "It's Your Choice" that we say to our kids. We also look at when God is trying to say the same thing to us.2024-05-2722 minLet's Talk Homeschool#224 The Great American Solar Eclipse of 2024It's official. I'm an Eclipse Hunter. In this show, Rachael and I talk about our trip to Dallas to view the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024.2024-05-1513 minLet's Talk Homeschool#223 How Many Times? (part 3 of 13) - Look At MeIn this 13-part series, we are looking at 10 chapters (plus one bonus chapter) from Rachael's book titled: How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You? In this episode, we look at the phrase many parents find themselves saying to their kids: Look at me!2024-05-0615 minLet's Talk Homeschool#219 Exploring Creation with Math - Author Kathryn GomesIn this show, Davis talks with Kathryn Gomes, the author of Apologia's Exploring Creation with Math elementary level series. One theme covered is dealing with the challenges of teaching math.2024-04-0821 minLet's Talk Homeschool#216 March for LifeRachael and I went to the 51st annual March for Life in Washington DC on January 19, 2024. We had a big day planned with a breakfast, the rally and march mid-day, and the Rose Dinner gala in the evening. Little did we know that our day would be significantly altered, but it stayed on point with the theme for the weekend. Listen in to hear the story.2024-03-1821 min
Let's Talk Homeschool#213 Lord of the Rings, part 4 of 4This is part 4 of a 4-part series on the topic of marriage, love, commitment, conflict, romance, and unity. The speaker is Jerry McCaghren, Rachael's dad.2024-02-2641 minLet's Talk Homeschool#212 Lord of the Rings, part 3 of 4This is part 3 of a 4-part series on the topic of marriage, love, commitment, conflict, romance, and unity. The speaker is Jerry McCaghren, Rachael's dad2024-02-1943 minLet's Talk Homeschool#211 Lord of the Rings, part 2 of 4This is part 2 of a 4-part series on the topic of marriage, love, commitment, conflict, romance, and unity. The speaker is Jerry McCaghren, Rachael's dad.2024-02-1243 minLet's Talk Homeschool#210 Lord of the Rings, part 1 of 4This is part 1 of a 4-part series on the topic of marriage, love, commitment, conflict, romance, and unity. The speaker is Jerry McCaghren, Rachael's dad.2024-02-0541 minLet's Talk Homeschool#209 Sixty Years of Marriage - An Interview and IntroductionAs a way to introduce the 4-part series titled Lord of The Rings, which will air each Monday in February, I interview the presenter: Pastor Jerry McCaghren (aka my father-in-law...Rachael's Dad) and his bride of 60 years, Nancy (my mother-in-law, Rachael's Mom).2024-02-0118 minLet's Talk Homeschool#203 Mary Remembers - A Christmas SpecialEvery year at Christmas, we play this dramatization of the Christmas story. Rachael plays the role of Mary, a young mother to be, as she remembers that historic day when she became the mother of God's Son. The show includes an original son from the perspective of one of Jesus's siblings. It's titled: This Brother of Mine. And the episode concludes with a gospel message.2023-12-2128 minLet's Talk Homeschool#199 M is for MamaIn this show, Davis interviews Abbie Halberstadt. She is a homeschooling mama of 10 and author of two books: M is for Mama and Hard is Not the Same as Bad.2023-11-2727 min
Let's Talk Homeschool#192 Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology - The Human BodyIn this show, we talk with Rachael Yunis, co-author of Apologia's advanced biology course - The Human Body.2023-10-0919 minLet's Talk Homeschool#191 Homeschool LongevityHow long does a typical homeschool last? One year? Two years? Three? For those that make it for the long-haul, when do they come to that decision? Davis shares ran data from NC to help answer these questions. And he makes some real life application.2023-10-0417 minLet's Talk Homeschool#185 A Response to Shiny Happy PeopleIn July, I wrote a response to Amazon Prime's Shiny Happy People docuseries. In this podcast episode, Rachael and I talk with Ladd and April Lesh and discuss this topic further.2023-08-2150 minLet's Talk Homeschool#180 Exploring Creation with Earth ScienceIn this show, we talk with Rachael Yunis, author of Exploring Creation with Earth Science. Find out why lesson 13 in this course is her favorite. 2023-07-1719 minLet's Talk Homeschool#179 The Word in MotionIn this episode, I ask Rachael (my wife and author of The Word in Motion) six questions about the Bible curriculum she wrote.2023-07-1026 minLet's Talk Homeschool#176 Loving, Learning, LaughingThis is a conference workshop by Rachael Carman titled "Loving, Learning, Laughing" and is presented in its entirety.2023-06-1953 minLet's Talk Homeschool#175 Family - Our Best Apologia EverIn this episode, we share a presentation in its entirety by Davis from 2016 at the CHEA homeschool conference in Pasadena, CA.2023-06-121h 00Let's Talk Homeschool#167 Preschool Science - Exploring Creation TogetherIn this show, I interview Rachael Yunis, the author of Apologia's new preschool science course. If you have preschool aged children, then you will want to listen and learn about this exciting new curriculum and how to use it in your homeschool.2023-04-1729 minLet's Talk Homeschool#166 Homeschool Teachers are AMAZINGThis is a presentation by Davis given during Apologia's 2017 Home School Teacher Appreciation Day.2023-04-1016 minLet's Talk Homeschool#155 The Let's Talk Homeschool RefreshIn this show, Davis & Rachael share some tweaks you will experience with the podcast this year. They also disclose some of the topics and series you can expect to hear throughout the year.2023-01-2318 minLet's Talk Homeschool#154 Real Refreshment - The PodcastIn this show, we talk about Rachael's other podcast. It's called Real Refreshment. And there are all kinds of changes and big news announcements to make about the show, its content, how often a new show drops, and the partner we teamed up with to add promotional horsepower.2023-01-1621 minLet's Talk Homeschool#151 Mary Remembers (A Christmas Dramatization)This is our Christmas gift to you. A dramatization of the Nativity story by Rachael Carman. We also include an original song from the perspective of one of Jesus's siblings titled: This Brother of Mine. We hope you enjoy.2022-12-2328 minLet's Talk Homeschool#149 Cooking in the Kitchen During the HolidaysThe long title for this episode is "Why cooking in the kitchen is a great family and homeschool activity during the holidays." I couldn't think of a short title that explained it concisely. Anyway, Rachael does most of the talking in the show. The outline is four-fold: Cooking/baking something old, something new, something borrowed, something true. Tune in to hear the details.2022-12-1218 minLet's Talk Homeschool#147 A Conversation with Apologia General Manager, Ladd LeshIn this show, Davis talks with Ladd Lesh, the General Manager of Apologia Educational Ministries. He is a homeschool Dad of 9 kids. They talk about family and how a Dad can help support his wife and lead his family in their homeschooling journey.2022-11-2825 minLet's Talk Homeschool#145 A Carman Family ThanksgivingOur family LOVES the Thanksgiving holiday. In this episode, we share some of the traditions and activities we do to make it fun and memorable.2022-11-1420 min
Let's Talk Homeschool#127 Closing Our HomeschoolOn June 2, 2022, I called Rachael into my office, sat her down, and took her hand. Then with tears in our eyes, I clicked "confirm" to officially close our homeschool after 26 years of operation. 2022-07-1124 minLet's Talk Homeschool#115 Home School Teacher Appreciation DayToday is your day: Home School Teacher Appreciation Day. Listen to this presentation that Davis gave in April 2015 titled: Homeschool Teachers Are Da' BOMB. (That's a good thing.)2022-04-1828 minLet's Talk Homeschool#106 The Ultimate Homeschool PlannerIn this show, Rachael explains how The Ultimate Homeschool Planner works. They are authored by Deb Bell and published by Apologia specifically developed with the homeschool mom in mind. Which of the four color options will you choose?2022-02-1420 minLet's Talk Homeschool#103 Eight Who Lived Like They Were Dying, #7 of 8 (Amy Carmichael)This show is part of a series of missionary biographies presented by Pastor Jerry McCaghren (Rachael's dad). This one is on the life of Amy Carmichael.2022-01-2433 minLet's Talk Homeschool#99 Eight Who Lived Like They Were Dying, #6 of 8 - Mary SlessorThis is a series of missionary biographies as presented by Rachael's dad and preacher, Jerry McCaghren. In this show, he shares the life of missionary Mary Slessor.2021-12-2732 minLet's Talk Homeschool#94 A Carman Family ThanksgivingOur family loves Thanksgiving. We will have 18 at our house for the week. In this show, we share some of our family plans, activities, and traditions for this holiday.2021-11-2222 minLet's Talk Homeschool#85 The Word in Motion - It's Time to Make Your MoveApologia has launch of a brand new Bible curriculum that they are publishing in partnership with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. Already thousands of copies are in the hands of families as they gear up to start using it this school year. Today we will talk with the author, our very own Rachael Carman. She has plenty to say about this new curriculum and how to make the most of your study of God’s Word.2021-09-2018 minLet's Talk Homeschool#78 Eight Who Lived Like They were Dying, part 2 of 8 - Adoniram JudsonThis is number 2 in an 8 part series about the life of missionaries. This episode is about the life of Adoniram Judson. Jerry McCaghren, a pastor for 50 years, is the presenter. He is Rachael's father and spent time in the mission field to many countries including South Africa and India.2021-08-0245 minLet's Talk Homeschool#75 Why Study the BibleApologia just launched a brand new Bible curriculum titled The Word in Motion. Rachael is the author – pretty cool. And one of our sons is the illustrator – doubly cool. This two-volume study is published in partnership with Walk Thru the Bible. What makes this course different from others? But more importantly, why is Bible study so important in the first place?2021-07-1217 minLet's Talk Homeschool#68 Homeschool GraduationsThis month, on May 19, we celebrated the graduation of our son Joseph. He is the sixth one of our seven kids to graduate from the Carman Family Home School. In this episode, we want to share some of our memories of graduations past, our joys of graduations present, and our hope for graduations to come.2021-05-2416 minLet's Talk Homeschool#67 The Word in Motion Bible Curriculum, part 2 of 2This year Apologia is launching a brand new Bible curriculum titled The Word in Motion. And our very own Rachael Carman is the author. Today, we want to share some details about how it works and what you can expect, and news about how you can find out more and order a copy for your family.2021-05-1713 minLet's Talk Homeschool#66 The Word in Motion Bible Curriculum, part 1 of 2This year Apologia is launching a brand new Bible curriculum titled The Word in Motion. And our very own Rachael Carman is the author. Today, we want to share the history behind the making of this new resource.2021-05-1026 minLet's Talk Homeschool#48 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 6 of 12 - K-12 Educational OptionsIn this 12-part series on Radically Intentional Parenting, we’re talking about issues in a chronological order as much as possible. Part 1 was an introduction. Then in parts 2 through 5, we covered church, meal times, discipline, and family size. Now you are most likely at a point when you need to make decisions about how your kids will be educated. Will you choose public school, private school, or homeschool? What should be considered in this important decision? Is there an ideal? We'll help walk you through some things to consider.2020-10-1221 minLet's Talk Homeschool#47 The Tidal Wave of Homeschooling is HereWhen the shelter-at-home orders were put in place in March of 2020, millions of families suddenly found themselves in a mandatory trial run of homeschooling. As the weeks turned into months and a new school year approached, a large number of these families decided to stay the course and continue educating their kids at home. Curriculum providers, like Apologia, found themselves struggling to supply the increased demand for resources. Homeschooling was already the most significant educational movement of the last 50 years. Now a coronavirus pandemic ushered in a tidal wave of new homeschooling families. Are you riding the wave or...2020-09-2825 minLet's Talk Homeschool#46 Kids, Kids, and More Kids (pt 2 of 2)This show is part of the Radically Intentional Parenting series. This is part 2 where we talk about things you should consider when it comes to having more kids including giving control back to God.2020-09-2121 minLet's Talk Homeschool#45 Kids, Kids, and More Kids (pt 1 of 2)This is part 5 of a 12 part series titled Radically Intentional Parenting. In this series, we’re talking about issues in a chronological order as much as possible. That is, we’re addresses topics as they most likely come to you. Part 1 was an introduction. Then in parts 2, 3, and 4, we covered church, meal times, and discipline, respectively. By now a couple has one or two kids and is facing that big question about whether to stop having babies or go for one more. Very few are looking at having as many blessings as God would bring into their family, and prob...2020-09-1417 minLet's Talk Homeschool#44 Devo. - A Brief Theology of TimeThis episode is a short devotional about TIME with scripture references from Psalm 90:12, Genesis 1:1, Ephesians 2:10, James 4:14, Psalm 90:9, Proverbs 27:1, and Ephesians 5:15-16.2020-08-3104 minLet's Talk Homeschool#43 Three Tips for RookiesThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many new homeschooling families. Are you one of the millions of brand new homeschoolers? If so, then this episode is for you. We present three tips that we wish we knew when we started our own homeschooling journey. We're hoping this helps you get off to a good start in this new school year.2020-08-1722 minLet's Talk Homeschool#42 Butterfly GardensOur family loves butterflies. We have had a butterfly bush in our yard for 15+ years, and it definite attracts the butterflies. Several years ago, Rachael planted some milkweed, and eventually raised some Monarch butterflies. That was such an exciting project, that we turned a whole section of our front yard into a bonifide butterfly garden complete with milkweed, butterfly bushes, and more. Now every August and September, Rachael leads our family on a wonderful adventure of raising butterflies from eggs to caterpillars to chrysalises to butterflies. It’s a glorious journey from start to finish. And it’s a grea...2020-08-1019 minLet's Talk Homeschool#41 COVID-19 Changes Education Forever, pt 2 of 2COVID-19 has shaken parents and the educational system to their core. The pandemic has proven to be a disruption of epic proportions, interfering with public and private education, health care, government services, businesses large and small, churches, travel, sports, entertainment, international trade, and more. In this 2-part series, we take a closer look at the pandemic’s effects on K-12 education.2020-07-2725 minLet's Talk Homeschool#40 COVID-19 Changes Education Forever, pt 1 of 2COVID-19 has shaken parents and the educational system to their core. The pandemic has proven to be a disruption of epic proportions, interfering with public and private education, health care, government services, businesses large and small, churches, travel, sports, entertainment, international trade, and more. In this 2-part series, we take a closer look at the pandemic’s effects on K-12 education.2020-07-1321 minLet's Talk Homeschool#39 Devo - Hypocrisy v. IntegrityThis is a short 6-minute devotional based on Matthew 23:27.2020-06-2906 minLet's Talk Homeschool#38 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 4 of 12, DISCIPLINEParenting is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard work. It’s so hard that some parents essentially throw in the towel and let it happen to them rather than taking the bull by the horns and being proactive and intentional. It may seem easier, but trust us. You really don’t want to be a random, whatever kind of parent. In this episode, we talk about Discipline. What practical advise would you give to a parent who wants to break their child’s will without breaking their spirit. How can we get to their heart and not just...2020-06-2220 minLet's Talk Homeschool#37 Feel the FreedomHomeschooling is often viewed as for the few, a minority, the called. Many homeschooling parents are an independent lot, comfortable with blazing new trails or taking the path less traveled. In the past few months, every family in America (and the world for that matter) have experienced what I call a mandatory trial run of homeschooling. Now everyone can say they did this at least once in their lives. Stories are surfacing reporting anywhere from 22 to 60% of parents plan to continue this fall. Is this because they enjoyed a new found quality of life, improved academic results, or the...2020-06-0821 minLet's Talk Homeschool#36 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 3 of 12, Meal TimesWelcome to part 3 in a series titles RADICALLY INTENTIONAL PARENTING. Today we want to talk about Family Meal Times. In Deut 6, parents are told to teach their kids to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Then it gives four times to do this teaching. When you rise up, when you lie down, when you walk along the way, and when you sit down. I’m thinking some good “sit down” opportunities are meal times. Why is it important to be intentional about this aspect of family life?2020-05-2520 minLet's Talk Homeschool#35 Let's Really Talk HomeschoolIn March and April, millions of parents faced a mandatory trial run of homeschooling. Literally every family in America was forced to figure out school-at-home, parent-directed education, and homeschooling in one way or another. I’m sure parents learned quite a bit during this time. Some realized just how hard their kid’s teachers worked. Others discovered how inefficient the brick and mortar education model really is. And still others got to know their kids in a whole new way – maybe even liked having the whole family together all day. We found ourselves listening to many of these families and an...2020-05-1127 minLet's Talk Homeschool#34 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 2 of 12, Family WorshipParenting is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard work. It’s so hard that some parents essentially throw in the towel and let it happen to them rather than taking the bull by the horns and being proactive and intentional. We’ve all seen the results of this kind of random, que sera, whatever parenting. In this episode, we talk about church, devotions, and family worship. Why is it important to be intentional about this aspect of family life?2020-04-2714 minLet's Talk Homeschool#33 High School - Thinking Out of the BoxWhen you homeschool, your kids may be in 3rd grade math, 4th grade science, and 5th grade writing. The point is, assigning a grade level isn’t that helpful. But what about high school? Should your student automatically graduate when they are 17 or 18 years old? What about taking a Gap Year? And what is this thing called a Super Senior Year? Hear the stories of how each of our kids had a very different high school experience, and you just might start thinking out of the box too.2020-04-1317 minLet's Talk Homeschool#32 DEVO - Can You Rejoice During the Coronavirus Crisis?Here's a timely devotional in light of the coronavirus pandemic and based on Philippians 4:4-132020-03-3010 minLet's Talk Homeschool#31 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 1 of 12 - IntroductionParenting is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard work. It’s so hard that some parents essentially throw in the towel and let it happen to them rather than taking the bull by the horns and being proactive and intentional. We’ve all seen the results of this kind of random parenting. But starting a discussion about intentional parenting can be like pressing some hot buttons. So another title for today’s show could be Hot Button Parenting. That’s your heads up. But remember that everything we discuss is meant to help you as parents. We want yo...2020-03-2318 minLet's Talk Homeschool#30 Tribute to Chris DavisChris Davis passed away in October 2019. He was very instrumental in our own homeschooling journey in so many ways. In this episode, we share some of the ways that Chris and his ministry (The Elijah Company) shaped the start and continuation of our homeschooling adventure. 2020-03-0919 minLet's Talk Homeschool#29 When Should You Expect Kids to Read?Most kids start school around age 5 or 6 years old. And the first big accomplishment that parents and teachers are tracking is when the student can read. The pressure is on big time from day one. Will their kindergartener or first grader succeed or fail in this area? How will parents react if their little one struggles? What about the child? How much pressure do they end up feeling? We have seven children. We’ve been there. We look forward to setting you free with wisdom, data, experience, and perspective.2020-02-2420 minLet's Talk Homeschool#28 Thief of Slaves with Randy McCoyIn this episode, I interview my longtime friend Randy McCoy. He is the author of a novel titled Thief of Slaves. If you or any of your kids are aspiring authors, then be sure to listen to this show.2020-02-1018 minLet's Talk Homeschool#27 Goal Setting with Your KidsJanuary is often a time when people decide to get in shape, finish those projects, read those books, take that class, you know…get ‘er done. IOW, it’s a good time to set goals. Do you sit down with your kids and help them set goals too? It really isn’t that hard, and it can make a big difference in their life…now and down the road. What does this look like? We invite you to listen and learn.2020-01-2721 minLet's Talk Homeschool#26 New Year Goal SettingHappy New Year. It’s 2020. January is a month when people commonly make resolutions and goals for the year. We love engaging in this annual practice. Today, we’d like to share some of the details in our own goal making with hopes that you will take away some new and practical ideas. 2020-01-1322 minLet's Talk Homeschool#25 Devotional - Psalm 37This episode is a devotional based on Psalm 37.2019-12-3004 minLet's Talk Homeschool#24 Mary RemembersToday is December 23rd. Christmas is practically here folks. And we’ve got a special gift for you today. Today’s show includes a dramatization of the Christmas story called Mary Remembers. After the presentation, you can listen to an original song from the perspective of one of Jesus’s siblings called “This Brother of Mine” — written and composed by Anne MacCallum. The show will close with a gospel message.2019-12-2328 minLet's Talk Homeschool#23 The Most Wonderful Time of the YearChristmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year. And for good reason. I hope you and your family have been able to slow down some and take in the true and full meaning of the Advent season. In order to help, today’s podcast is a Christmas devotional. Enjoy.2019-12-1604 minLet's Talk Homeschool#22 Christmas Special - I Shall Not WantIt’s here. We are officially starting the Advent season. We hope you have plans to enjoy this holiday season, remember and ponder the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and make some good memories with loved ones. Christmas is also a time of gift giving…and receiving. So how can you help your little ones focus more on the real reason for the season and not get caught up in all the commercialization that is brightly displayed in front of them at stores?2019-12-0217 minLet's Talk Homeschool#21 Thanksgiving TraditionsIt’s Thanksgiving. As a matter of fact, this episode is being published a week early in order to make sure you have plenty of time to hear it before Thanksgiving Day. We love Thanksgiving, and today we want to share some of our other Thanksgiving family traditions and why this holiday is one of our absolute favorites.2019-11-1819 minLet's Talk Homeschool#20 Thanksgiving TreeThanksgiving is right around the corner. Some people think of it as a mere speed bump on the way to Christmas. We love Christmas, but we also love Thanksgiving. Today, we want to share one of our favorite Thanksgiving family traditions. We actually start this one November 1st and keep it going every day up to Thanksgiving Day.2019-11-0419 minLet's Talk Homeschool#19 Top Mistakes Homeschoolers MakeHomeschooling is hard and scary. You certainly don’t want to mess up your kids worse than they already are and prove to all your critics that you can’t do this. It really is easy to mess up in the frenzy of it all. We want to help you succeed and avoid making these common mistakes, so listen and take note of six top mistakes that homeschooling families often make.2019-10-2822 minLet's Talk Homeschool#18 Early Morning Bus RidesOnce upon a time, we envisioned our kids getting on a little yellow school bus and going away for 6-7 luxurious hours each week day. Yet these buses pick up kids at early morning hours when the sun hasn’t even come up yet. Our society is already sleep deprived, so would you really put your innocent 4, 5, or 6 year old on one of these vehicles at six-something in the morning? What better opportunity does homeschooling provide? 2019-10-1421 minLet's Talk Homeschool#17 Devo - Praise Him in the StormThis show includes a devotional based on Lamentations 2:21-23 and 3:22-23.2019-09-3006 minLet's Talk Homeschool#16 Don't Stop at High School, part 2Why is it that so many families stop homeschooling when their kids get to high school? Is it because they don’t think homeschooling in high school is serious enough? Is it because they want their kids to get a “real” diploma? What’s going on here? How valuable would you rate a homeschool diploma? Davis and Rachael certainly have their answer to this question. This episode is part 2.2019-09-2322 minLet's Talk Homeschool#15 Don't Stop at High School, part 1Why is it that so many families stop homeschooling when their kids get to high school? Is it because they don’t think homeschooling in high school is serious enough? Is it because they want their kids to get a “real” diploma? What’s going on here? We discuss the benefits of continuing to home educate your students all the way to high school graduation. This episode is part 1 of 2.2019-09-0923 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #014 - Pets in SchoolHas it ever struck you as odd that pets are not allowed in school? I guess it makes sense in many regards. But what kid wouldn’t love to have their pet sitting on the floor next to their desk while they do their writing assignment or take their math test. What do you think? Should homeschooling families be intentional about letting their family pet be an integral part of their students study time? In this episode, we talk about why we believe pets should be allowed to go to school…at least to homeschool. 2019-08-2621 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #013 - Benefits of Having the Same Teacher Each YearWho was your favorite teacher? We all have one. We think it’s a shame that students can’t have their favorite teacher for more than one year. As far as we know, homeschooling is the only way that allows for this benefit. In this show, we talk about why it is so good for your kids to have the same teacher each year. 2019-08-1222 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #012 - Devotional, Rooted in ChristThis is a short, five-minute devotional based on Ephesians 3:17-18.2019-07-2905 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #011 - Teacher StrikesIt seems like every year we hear stories of teachers going on strike. It happens in Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and many other cities, big and small. People often have strong feelings of support or frustration with teacher strikes. What about homeschool teachers? Do they ever go on strike? In this episode, we discuss the issues related to burnout, wanting to quit, or when a homeschool teacher just needs more of something (appreciation or purpose) to keep going.2019-07-2224 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #010 - Master StudentsIn this show, we talk about what it looks like to customize your family homeschool to each individual child. The result could be that your children become masters in their field of study. 2019-07-0824 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #009 - Love of LearningIn this show, we talk about ways to instill a love of learning in the hearts, minds, and attitudes of your children. After all, wouldn't it be great if your kids actually loved school (and learning) — especially when they are homeschooled?2019-06-2425 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #008 - CelebrateThis show takes a broad and sweeping look at the idea of celebrating the milestones of homeschooling. Don't miss the big and small moments that you get to experience together as a family on this adventure of a lifetime that we call home education.2019-06-1025 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #007 - InspireIn this episode, we work to inspire you to take full advantage of the opportunity you have to homeschool. Light a fire in the hearts and minds of your children and take your homeschool to the next level, to new heights.2019-05-2723 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #006 - ChallengeIn this show, we assume you are committed to home educating your kids. Now we want to challenge you to take it to the next level and make the most of this amazing opportunity to teach and train your kids at home.2019-05-1326 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #005.5 - Devotional - Is Life Squeezing You Like a Sponge?This is a unique episode meant to encourage you. It's a short devotional to fill a week while you wait for the next regularly scheduled show. This devotional is based on John 7:37-38.2019-04-2906 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #005 - EncourageIn this episode, we encourage homeschooling families to persevere. Please don't quit. At least keep at it for 3 or 4 years. Statistics show that you just might make it if you can get through through those first few tough years of figuring it out.2019-04-2222 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #004 - AffirmIn this episode, we AFFIRM your decision to homeschool. There will be plenty of people (family, friends, and strangers) who will not support your decision to take this path less traveled. But Davis and Rachael will not be on that list. They firmly support your decision to homeschool.2019-04-0827 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #003 - Me? Homeschool?, part 2This is part two (and the conclusion) of the story about how God used a providential two-by-four to get us started in this adventure of home education.2019-03-2522 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #002 - Me? Homeschool?This episode is part one of the story about how we got started homeschooling.2019-03-1421 minLet's Talk HomeschoolLTH #001 - TrailerIn this episode, we talk about what this show is all about.2019-02-1411 min