Stories shape the way we see the world, connect with others, and find hope in the midst of hardship. In this episode, I had the privilege to interview one of my favorite living authors Daniel Nayeri, whose books Everything Sad is Untrue and The Many Assassinations of Samir the Seller of Dreams have captivated readers […]
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It was a joy to chat recently with authors Kevan Chandler (author of We Carry Kevan) and Joe Sutphin (illustrator of Little Pilgrim’s Progress and Tumbleweed Thompson)! We discussed their creative journeys, personal growth, and the pursuit of calling in the world of writing. From overcoming challenges to embracing faith, creativity, and the unpredictable paths
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Is it possible to homeschool teens as a working mom without sacrificing creativity or family time? By incorporating hands-on learning experiences and encouraging her daughter’s passions, Jen Gray has found ways to keep her homeschool both engaging and flexible. From interactive science experiments to creative book reports, Jen’s strategies provide inspiration for parents looking to
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I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Holly Geiger Lee, a passionate advocate of living books for the homeschool family and author of the new children’s biography, The Life of Chesterton: The Man Who Carried a Swordstick and a Pen. Our conversation delved into the life and works of G.K. Chesterton, a figure who
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Some of my favorite memories from childhood involve heading to the polling place with my parents, watching them while they cast their ballots, and receiving my very own “I voted” sticker as we left. I continued this tradition with my own children, bringing my citizens-in-training along for voting whenever I could. And what an incredible
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If you haven’t interacted with Christy-Faith online yet, you’re missing out. Christy’s passion for nurturing homeschool parents and championing the value of home education comes through with such joy in today’s episode. She started inside the traditional system, but that has only fueled her love for all the benefits of homeschooling. This is a Homeschool
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Abby Stone brings a grace-filled, joyful perspective to our Homeschool Conversation today! We discuss large-family logistics (how do we keep everyone fed, clothed, and educated?), Charlotte Mason homeschooling, finding local homeschool community, and the importance of keeping first things first. No matter what your homeschool philosophy, you’ll love her approach to learning. Listen in your
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My daughter, Emma, joins me as cohost for our second Listener Q&A episode! Listen in to hear lots of laughter and some teen snark, plus answers to YOUR burning questions. Here in the show notes, I’ll summarize a bit of what we discussed and include links to the resources I mentioned. I know that I
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As homeschool moms we can often get into a “get it done and check the boxes” mode. We have so many responsibilities and pulls on our time, and it’s way to easy to give up on beauty in our homeschools. Prioritizing all those extra beautiful things just feels too overwhelming. But is it important and
The statistics are sobering. About one in four women and one in six men are or will be survivors of sexual abuse in their lifetime. 34% of perpetrators are family members. 58% are known to the child and family. Only 7% are strangers. Tragically, we know that this can and does occur in local churches
