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Raise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!Riley Lee, President & Founder Skytree Book FairsRise them UP! is underwritten by The Wicks Family Grace Foundation Guest: Riley Lee, President & Founder Skytree Book Fairs Introduction, Riley’s background-she worked previously with actor Kirk Cameron How difficult it is for parents navigating the world of children’s books…what’s Christian, wholesome & family friendly. Riley explains how she never thought she would get into the publishing world. How I attended a Drag Queen Storytime library board meeting. How I pointed out how they were a tool of the American Library Association. How I pointed out to them...
2025-08-1923 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!Trent Rogers and Jonathan Wood, authors of "Rooted in Truth, Answers to Lifes Questions for College Student"Introduction of Guests: Trent A. Rogers serves as the Dean of Theological Studies & Associate Professor of New Testament & Greek at Cedarville University. Jonathan A. Wood serves as Vice President for Student Life & Christian Ministries and is an Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. They discuss how long they have been serving college students & the two years it took to write the book. Fred Zielonko-suggests while this book is for students, their parents ought to read it as well. Talking to students working and teaching students led to the...
2025-07-2336 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!The HSLDA Compassion Curriculum Grants for Poor Homeschool Families & How To Apply100% of the money for the Compassion Grant Program comes from donors, many are former homeschool parents, and others who support educational choice. We talked about the HSLDA and their core mission of legal defense for homeschool families. Organization is 40-years old. Nearly everyone who works for them homeschool or is a homeschool graduate. HSLDA is a membership organization & what it costs. Here is where podcast listeners can apply for curriculum grants: https://hslda.org/explore/applying-for-a-curriculum-grant And, Lorraine talks about what the requirements are to apply for the grants. Families receiving funds from...
2025-06-2330 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!Dr. Janice Supplee, vice president for marketing and communications of Cedarville UniversityGuest: Dr. Janice Supplee, vice president for marketing and communications of Cedarville University of 6,400 students. Undergraduate 4,000. Introduction to Dr, Janice Supplee, VP of marketing and communication since 2016 of Cedarville University in Southwestern Ohio. How she became a dean at Cedarville University. Her father was a professor at the University when it was a small college. How the Lord called her back into service at Cedarville. Why homeschool parents might appreciate Cedarville. Location: Cedarville is tiny but it is in easy reach of Columbus, Dayton & Cincinnati, Ohio. Interstate 70 is...
2025-05-2130 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!Is Overuse of Profanity Harming Our Society?How second nature profanity has become in our society & even in Congress. The way that we speak reflects the way that we feel. Swearing is “lazy language.” Cursing is an excuse for thinking. Judy Gruen talks about being a religious Jew who tries to avoid exposing herself to flagrant profanity, including by comedians. The sinful nature of cursing Fred gives biblical examples-quotes Scripture verses. Parents are the first teachers and it’s best not to curse in front of your your children. Judy then g...
2025-04-1745 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!Fred Pry, VP of Administration at CEFIntroduction-Sponsorship mention: Wicks Family Grace Foundation Fred Pry: describes what is Child Evangelism Fellowship Ministry. Announces that he is no longer “Acting VP of Administration, but the Vice President of CEF Fred talks about how CEF was founded & how long it has been around and who they serve worldwide. I reference the article what brought Fred Pry into the studio about Undertanding the 6-Vital Keys to Spiritual Growth for Kids after they accept Christ. Prayer, but not rote prayer, but encourage children to have a conversation with God. ...
2025-03-2536 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!Katy McKinney- Founder & Headmaster of Academy de LafayetteOn this episode of Raise Them Up! host Fred Zielonko talks to Katy McKinney, founder and headmaster of the Academy de Lafayette, whose student body was ranked by the classic learning tests as having one of the highest test scores in the nation for the 2023-24 academic year. How Katy came to name the school she founded and is the headmaster back in 2017. Katy started out as a teacher in California, sold investments, and then decided she did not want to be a public education teacher Moved to St. Louis and learned about homeschooling and...
2025-02-2151 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!Natalie Mack: Home School Consultant for Military FamiliesNatalie is a homeschool mother of five. Four of the five children have graduated college. Still homeschooling one. Has been homeschooling for over 23-years. Why she became a homeschool mom… When her military chaplain husband got transferred to California, she gave up her therapy license in Maryland and decided then to homeschool mom. Not anti-public school but favors homeschooling. She is now a public speaker and author. She talks about how God opened doors for you, but no need to walk through them at one time. Please put in an amazon li...
2025-01-0935 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!6: Why Civics Education Matters for the Survival of the Republic | Jeffrey SikkengaA self-governing republic depends on citizens who understand its history, principles, and responsibilities — yet civics education in America is rapidly declining. In this episode of Raise Them Up, Fred Zielonko is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Sikkenga, executive director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of political science at Ashland University, to discuss the growing crisis in civics education and why it matters for the future of the nation. Drawing from decades of teaching and research, Dr. Sikkenga explains how American history and civics have been sidelined in modern education, leaving many students without a clear un...
2024-12-0430 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!5: Why Children Need Free Play to Thrive | Dr. Peter GrayFor generations, children learned essential life skills through free, self-directed play — exploring their world, solving problems, and growing in independence. Today, much of that freedom has disappeared. In this episode of Raise Them Up, Fred Zielonko welcomes Dr. Peter Gray, research professor and evolutionary psychologist, to discuss why play is not a luxury for children — it’s a necessity. Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Gray explains how the decline of unstructured play has contributed to rising anxiety, depression, and stress among children and teens. The conversation explores how childhood has changed, why modern education often...
2024-10-2251 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!4: Discipling Children with a Biblical Worldview Starts at Home | Israel WayneIsrael explains how his mother helped originate the modern homeschool movement in 1983 & subsequently published a homeschool magazine 11- years ago he started Family Renewal along with his wife. And, he speaks at 30- to-50 events per year. How he followed in his mother’s business & how he and his sister proofread his mother’s magazine. How difficult it was initially to reach teenagers. Dr. George Barna’s research said that a child’s worldview is locked in by age 12. So, that is why it is important for parents to reach children or disciple them as...
2024-09-091h 00Raise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!3: Teaching Civics, History, and Discernment from a Biblical Worldview | Steve NobleEquipping the next generation to live out a biblical worldview doesn’t happen by accident — it requires intentional teaching, discernment, and engagement with the culture. In this episode of Raise Them Up, Fred Zielonko is joined by longtime Christian educator and broadcaster Steve Noble, founder of Noble U, to discuss why Christian parents must actively invest in teaching civics, history, and ethics through the lens of Scripture. Steve shares his personal journey from Christian radio into full-time education, explaining how God led him to focus on discipling high school students at a critical stage of thei...
2024-07-2339 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!2: Homeschooling After the Pandemic: What the Data Really Shows | Dr. Angela WatsonHomeschooling is no longer a fringe movement — it’s a growing, dynamic part of the American education landscape. In this episode of Raise Them Up, host Fred Zielonko welcomes Dr. Angela Watson, Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Professor of Education at Johns Hopkins University, to unpack what’s really happening behind the surge in homeschooling. Dr. Watson shares insights from nearly a decade of research and introduces the Johns Hopkins Homeschool Hub, a groundbreaking resource that brings together homeschooling policies, regulations, and participation data from across the United States — all in one place. Together, Fred and Dr...
2024-06-1833 minRaise Them UP!
Raise Them UP!1: What Do You Do When Homeschooling Is Hard?Homeschooling is a blessing, but it can also be chaotic and incredibly challenging. Things don’t always go the way you plan. Emotions can run high and there’s a lot to navigate: Learning styles, teaching styles, curriculum, extra-curriculars, scheduling, legal requirements, co-ops... and so much more! It’s enough to leave any homeschooling parent feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. If you’ve been homeschooling for a while and things just aren’t going the way you hoped, what do you do? Is homeschooling just not working for you? Or is there something you can do to make homeschool...
2024-05-1535 min