Jan Smith

What makes a marriage last? How do you build a strong and stable relationship for hard times and good times? Is it something more than just being “lucky in love”? This episode, we’re talking with our friends and fellow teachers, Roger and Jan Smith. Between us, we have eighty years of marriage, twelve children, and a lot of practical experience! So join us as we chat about the ideas and habits we found most effective at creating and maintaining a healthy marriage from day to day!  Scriptures We Referenced   [Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Corinthians 13:7) Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. … Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her (Ephesians 5:22, 25) Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:7) Resources You Might Find Helpful   Parenting With Influence by Dr. Roger Smith Roger Smith, MD – website “Parenting Matters Now” – vlog  My Beloved and My Friend: How to be Married to Your Best Friend Without Changing Spouses – our book on marriage! To find out more about Hal and Melanie speaking at your church, group, camp, or retreat, go to halandmelanie.com The post A Healthy Marriage, Day to Day (with Roger and Jan Smith) – MBFLP 293 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

What makes a marriage last? How do you build a strong and stable relationship for hard times and good times? Is it something more than just being “lucky in love”? This episode, we’re talking with our friends and fellow teachers, Roger and Jan Smith. Between us, we have eighty years of marriage, twelve children, and a lot of practical experience! So join us as we chat about the ideas and habits we found most effective at creating and maintaining a healthy marriage from day to day! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MBFLP-292-Healthy-Marriage-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Scriptures We Referenced</h3> [Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Corinthians 13:7) Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. … Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her (Ephesians 5:22, 25) Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:7) <h3>Resources You Might Find Helpful</h3> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://a.co/d/bSUPpIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting With Influence by Dr. Roger Smith</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://rogersmithmd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roger Smith, MD – website</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://rogersmithmd.com/parenting-vlog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Parenting Matters Now” – vlog </a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/product/mybelovedandmyfriend/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Beloved and My Friend: How to be Married to Your Best Friend Without Changing Spouses</a> – our book on marriage! To find out more about Hal and Melanie speaking at your church, group, camp, or retreat, go to <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.halandmelanie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">halandmelanie.com</a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/a-healthy-marriage-day-to-day-with-roger-and-jan-smith-mbflp-293/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Healthy Marriage, Day to Day (with Roger and Jan Smith) – MBFLP 293</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

A Healthy Marriage, Day to Day (with Roger and Jan Smith) – MBFLP 293

  This week, we’re talking with our friends Roger and Jan Smith, veteran homeschool leaders and speakers, about Roger’s new book, Parenting with Influence. The parents of four adult children, Roger and Jan share the principles they found helpful preparing their kids to take on the responsibilities of adulthood, without resorting to legalism or overbearing control. It’s a worthwhile book and this is a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation!  The post Parenting with Influence with Roger and Jan Smith – MBFLP 292 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.  Click the icon below to listen.

<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MBFLP-292-Parenting-with-Influence-with-the-Smiths-FB.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> This week, we’re talking with our friends Roger and Jan Smith, veteran homeschool leaders and speakers, about Roger’s new book, Parenting with Influence. The parents of four adult children, Roger and Jan share the principles they found helpful preparing their kids to take on the responsibilities of adulthood, without resorting to legalism or overbearing control. It’s a worthwhile book and this is a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MBFLP-292-Parenting-with-Influence-with-the-Smiths-P.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/parenting-with-influence-with-roger-and-jan-smith-mbflp-292/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting with Influence with Roger and Jan Smith – MBFLP 292</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>. Click the icon below to listen.

Parenting with Influence with Roger and Jan Smith – MBFLP 292

Homeschoolers have the blessing of flexibility on so many issues – and graduation timing is one of them. Should you plan to graduate your student at 18? What about the precocious kids who might earn a diploma by 15? Or kids with health or learning issues, should they graduate later? We’ve had all three situations – this episode we’re talking about what we decided and what we learned!  The post Graduation – Early or Late? – MBFLP 291 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

Homeschoolers have the blessing of flexibility on so many issues – and graduation timing is one of them. Should you plan to graduate your student at 18? What about the precocious kids who might earn a diploma by 15? Or kids with health or learning issues, should they graduate later? We’ve had all three situations – this episode we’re talking about what we decided and what we learned! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MBFLP-291-Graduation-Early-or-Late-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/graduation-early-or-late-mbflp-291/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Graduation – Early or Late? – MBFLP 291</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Graduation – Early or Late? – MBFLP 291

“You never would have let me do that,” says the older child. “Why can’t I do the same thing as my brother?” demands the younger. Parents may find themselves caught between competing complaints! But the fact is, many of our family rules can and should change as our children grow and mature – and that means different rules in the same family. This episode, we talk about why that is, and how we can explain it to our kids!   Things We Referenced: When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. (The Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 13:11) Surviving the Break with Your College Student (ep. 287)  Thoughts on giving liberty to adult children, while protecting younger siblings from influences they aren’t ready to handle Our free downloadable guide to “coming of age” ceremonies Bored kids? Here’s a great list of 101 things to do this summer!   This episode brought to you in part by THE SUBSCRIPTION BOX THAT BUILDS YOUR SKILLS  The post Different Rules, Same Family – MBFLP 290 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.  Click the icon below to listen.

“You never would have let me do that,” says the older child. “Why can’t I do the same thing as my brother?” demands the younger. Parents may find themselves caught between competing complaints! But the fact is, many of our family rules can and should change as our children grow and mature – and that means different rules in the same family. This episode, we talk about why that is, and how we can explain it to our kids! <h4>Things We Referenced:</h4> When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. (The Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 13:11) <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/surviving-the-break-with-your-college-students-mbflp-287/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surviving the Break with Your College Student</a> (ep. 287) Thoughts on giving liberty to adult children, while protecting younger siblings from influences they aren’t ready to handle <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/lynna/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our free downloadable guide to “coming of age” ceremonies</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.raisingrealmen.com/summerfun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bored kids? Here’s a great list of 101 things to do this summer! </a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MBFLP-290-Same-Family-Different-Rules-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> This episode brought to you in part by <h3>THE SUBSCRIPTION BOX THAT BUILDS YOUR SKILLS</h3> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.craftsmancrate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/different-rules-same-family-mbflp-290/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Different Rules, Same Family – MBFLP 290</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>. Click the icon below to listen.

Different Rules, Same Family – MBFLP 290

Rules are a good and necessary part of running a home and raising a family. Why do our best efforts sometimes breed resentment or even rebellion, when it’s all so well-intentioned? This episode we’re looking at the crucial balance between rules and relationship in our home!  Scriptures We Reference The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:1-17, Deuteronomy 5:1-21 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?”      Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 22:36-40)Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. (Romans 14:5) Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. (Ephesians 6:1) So then, my beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.  (James 1:19-20) The repentance of Ahab – 1 Kings 21:17-29   The post Rules and Relationship – MBFLP 289 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

Rules are a good and necessary part of running a home and raising a family. Why do our best efforts sometimes breed resentment or even rebellion, when it’s all so well-intentioned? This episode we’re looking at the crucial balance between rules and relationship in our home! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MBFLP-289-Rules-and-Relationship-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Scriptures We Reference</h3> The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:1-17, Deuteronomy 5:1-21 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?”      Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 22:36-40) Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. (Romans 14:5) Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. (Ephesians 6:1) So then, my beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.  (James 1:19-20) The repentance of Ahab – 1 Kings 21:17-29 The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/rules-and-relationship-mbflp-289/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rules and Relationship – MBFLP 289</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Rules and Relationship – MBFLP 289

Like it or not, February 14 is just around the corner. Maybe you’ve got big plans, but maybe you don’t have the funds for a romantic getaway. With eight kids and a limited budget, we’ve been there! This episode we’re talking about ways to make the most of the holiday without spending a fortune! Why Celebrate Anyway? The Bible describes several holidays which were instituted by God for the people of Israel. When they gathered to celebrate Passover, the Feast of Weeks, or the Feast of Tabernacles, the Jews were to take the occasion to remember God’s blessings in history and the present. The holiday of Purim was created by the people themselves, to memorialize the nation’s deliverance from genocide (as recorded in the book of Esther). Even though it’s not a pilgrimage festival like the ones God commanded, the Bible does record the celebration of Purim in favorable terms. It’s easy to draw parallels to our own holidays, like the Fourth of July to celebrate our nation’s independence, or Thanksgiving to remember God’s blessings. They’re not mandated by Scripture but they are opportunities to talk about God’s working and God’s gifts. Valentine’s Day may be low on the priority list, as “holy days” go, but we think it’s a good time to think about our relationship with our mate and to enjoy some time to focus on one another. It’s like birthdays and anniversaries, but everyone celebrating the same day! We hope you have a good one – (resources follow … )  Some Resources You May Find Interesting Valentine’s resources including conversation starters (as mentioned in the program) Our weekly email “LoveBirdSeeds” Love poetry from the Bible  The post Valentine’s Day on a Budget – MBFLP 288 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

Like it or not, February 14 is just around the corner. Maybe you’ve got big plans, but maybe you don’t have the funds for a romantic getaway. With eight kids and a limited budget, we’ve been there! This episode we’re talking about ways to make the most of the holiday without spending a fortune! <h3>Why Celebrate Anyway?</h3> The Bible describes several holidays which were instituted by God for the people of Israel. When they gathered to celebrate Passover, the Feast of Weeks, or the Feast of Tabernacles, the Jews were to take the occasion to remember God’s blessings in history and the present. The holiday of Purim was created by the people themselves, to memorialize the nation’s deliverance from genocide (as recorded in the book of Esther). Even though it’s not a pilgrimage festival like the ones God commanded, the Bible does record the celebration of Purim in favorable terms. It’s easy to draw parallels to our own holidays, like the Fourth of July to celebrate our nation’s independence, or Thanksgiving to remember God’s blessings. They’re not mandated by Scripture but they are opportunities to talk about God’s working and God’s gifts. Valentine’s Day may be low on the priority list, as “holy days” go, but we think it’s a good time to think about our relationship with our mate and to enjoy some time to focus on one another. It’s like birthdays and anniversaries, but everyone celebrating the same day! We hope you have a good one – (resources follow … ) <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MBFLP-288-Valentines-on-a-Budget-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Some Resources You May Find Interesting</h3> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/valentine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valentine’s resources including conversation starters </a>(as mentioned in the program) <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/2017/02/lovebirdseed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our weekly email “LoveBirdSeeds”</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/sng/1/1/p1/s_672001" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love poetry from the Bible</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/valentines-day-on-a-budget-mbflp-288/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valentine’s Day on a Budget – MBFLP 288</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Valentine’s Day on a Budget – MBFLP 288

The holidays are upon us and we are looking forward to having our college students home again! But to be realistic, there’s always a transition to bringing our young adults back into the household – and often both the student and the family ends up frustrated. This episode we’re talking about things you can do – on both sides – to make the visit as smooth and pleasant as possible for everyone! Parent Understanding If you went to college, you remember the rush of exam week – and the mental and physical exhaustion at the end of it! Especially at Christmas and the end of the spring semester, your student will be arriving after a really tough week or two. We try to keep that in mind for their first several days home. Expectations Our unspoken hopes and preferences can set us up for disappointment and conflict. Maybe we parents look forward to seeing our young adult, but we’re also looking forward having his help around the house again! For his side, maybe he’s hoping for some relaxation from the stress of college — or possibly, he has projects or homework to finish during his holiday. Maybe the younger siblings want a lot of attention from their big sister, when she really needs some peace and personal space – at least at first. The best way to deal with these issues is to communicate ahead of time – gently, in love – and be willing to listen to one other and seek to accommodate everyone. All of those expectations are common and valid – the difficulty is how to address them all. If we cultivate patience and understanding together, we can probably find a mutually agreeable pathway. Changing Channels When Hal was working a corporate job, he had to remind himself on the commute home, “I have to leave the office door closed behind me and put on my family hat now.” No matter what stress or disaster he’d left at work, when he came in the door, he knew the kids would be excited to see him, Melanie would be tired and need compassion, and he’d have to be ready to show love and concern to everyone at home. Our college students need to think about that, too. While they’re making the trip home, they need to consciously prepare themselves to be part of the family culture at the end of their trip. The way they live or even just survive on campus is a separate issue to what happens at home — and they need to change gears before they get here. In both cases there will be time and opportunity to share their struggles and disappointments, to seek advice and sympathy, but that will come after the initial rush of returning. Everyone will be happier at the end if the wanderer is ready to greet and be greeted first, and then seek the serious conversations after! We dig deeper into the questions in our blog post here — And a word from our sponsor, Affirm Films’ 5000 Blankets – coming soon to select theaters, December 12 and 13 Tickets and showtimes here!     The post Surviving the Break with Your College Students – MBFLP 287 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.  Click the icon below to listen.

The holidays are upon us and we are looking forward to having our college students home again! But to be realistic, there’s always a transition to bringing our young adults back into the household – and often both the student and the family ends up frustrated. This episode we’re talking about things you can do – on both sides – to make the visit as smooth and pleasant as possible for everyone! Parent Understanding If you went to college, you remember the rush of exam week – and the mental and physical exhaustion at the end of it! Especially at Christmas and the end of the spring semester, your student will be arriving after a really tough week or two. We try to keep that in mind for their first several days home. Expectations Our unspoken hopes and preferences can set us up for disappointment and conflict. Maybe we parents look forward to seeing our young adult, but we’re also looking forward having his help around the house again! For his side, maybe he’s hoping for some relaxation from the stress of college — or possibly, he has projects or homework to finish during his holiday. Maybe the younger siblings want a lot of attention from their big sister, when she really needs some peace and personal space – at least at first. The best way to deal with these issues is to communicate ahead of time – gently, in love – and be willing to listen to one other and seek to accommodate everyone. All of those expectations are common and valid – the difficulty is how to address them all. If we cultivate patience and understanding together, we can probably find a mutually agreeable pathway. Changing Channels When Hal was working a corporate job, he had to remind himself on the commute home, “I have to leave the office door closed behind me and put on my family hat now.” No matter what stress or disaster he’d left at work, when he came in the door, he knew the kids would be excited to see him, Melanie would be tired and need compassion, and he’d have to be ready to show love and concern to everyone at home. Our college students need to think about that, too. While they’re making the trip home, they need to consciously prepare themselves to be part of the family culture at the end of their trip. The way they live or even just survive on campus is a separate issue to what happens at home — and they need to change gears before they get here. In both cases there will be time and opportunity to share their struggles and disappointments, to seek advice and sympathy, but that will come after the initial rush of returning. Everyone will be happier at the end if the wanderer is ready to greet and be greeted first, and then seek the serious conversations after! We dig deeper into the questions in <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/2017/03/surviving-the-breaks-with-your-college-students/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our blog post here</a> — And a word from our sponsor, Affirm Films’ <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.5000blanketsmovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5000 Blankets</a> – coming soon to select theaters, December 12 and 13 <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.fathomevents.com/events/5000-Blankets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tickets and showtimes here</a>! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MBFLP-287-Surviving-the-Break-with-College-Students-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/surviving-the-break-with-your-college-students-mbflp-287/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surviving the Break with Your College Students – MBFLP 287</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>. Click the icon below to listen.

Surviving the Break with Your College Students – MBFLP 287

  Part Three of our series on work – Your kids and their chores! We have eight kids and with some health challenges around, it was really necessary that everyone contribute to running the house. This episode we deal with some common questions: Should children be paid for chores? Are we making tasks too difficult for kids to handle? What’s appropriate to teach and expect from different ages? How do you handle chores for children with developmental or health issues? And what do you do to keep everyone from getting overwhelmed?   Some Resources We Mentioned Our book Raising Real Men: Surviving, Teaching, and Appreciating Boys talks about training your sons in diligence Our book No Longer Little: Parenting Tweens with Grace and Hope talks about training your sons and daughters to be producers, not consumers, and stewards of the money and things which God gives them Craftsman Crate is our subscription box that teaches adult-level skills that will challenge and entertain your teens (and adults too!)       The post Kids and Chores – MBFLP 286 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.  Click the icon below to listen.

<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MBFLP-286-Kids-and-Chores-FB-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Part Three of our series on work – Your kids and their chores! We have eight kids and with some health challenges around, it was really necessary that everyone contribute to running the house. This episode we deal with some common questions: Should children be paid for chores? Are we making tasks too difficult for kids to handle? What’s appropriate to teach and expect from different ages? How do you handle chores for children with developmental or health issues? And what do you do to keep everyone from getting overwhelmed? <h3>Some Resources We Mentioned</h3> Our book <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/product/raisingrealmen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raising Real Men: Surviving, Teaching, and Appreciating Boys</a> talks about training your sons in diligence Our book <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/product/nolongerlittle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No Longer Little: Parenting Tweens with Grace and Hope</a> talks about training your sons and daughters to be producers, not consumers, and stewards of the money and things which God gives them <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://craftsmancrate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craftsman Crate</a> is our subscription box that teaches adult-level skills that will challenge and entertain your teens (and adults too!) <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MBFLP-286-Kids-and-Chores-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/kids-and-chores-mbflp-286/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids and Chores – MBFLP 286</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>. Click the icon below to listen.

Kids and Chores – MBFLP 286

Part 2 on getting our kids to work – What about school work? That’s really the daily job for our children – whether it’s homeschool or any other educational system. What can we do to overcome their natural resistance to school, and how can we encourage good habits in the pursuit of knowledge? We’ve homeschooled our eight children from the beginning and we have some practical ideas that have really helped us along the way! 0:55 – How our motivation affects the kids’ 2:29 – The risk and cost of missing the actual point of education 4:54 – Protecting the love of learning 6:19 – Distinguishing a struggling learner from a lazy learner 8:36 – Temporary learning struggles happen, too 10:29 – a word from our sponsor CTC Math 11:44 – The trap of mis-placed goals 13:20 – Practical ideas to get the work done  Helpful Resources Materials to help struggling learners available on our website Our book No Longer Little talks about the common learning struggles of pre-teens in early adolescence – and how to work through them    The post Getting Schoolwork Done – MBFLP 285 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

Part 2 on getting our kids to work – What about school work? That’s really the daily job for our children – whether it’s homeschool or any other educational system. What can we do to overcome their natural resistance to school, and how can we encourage good habits in the pursuit of knowledge? We’ve homeschooled our eight children from the beginning and we have some practical ideas that have really helped us along the way! 0:55 – How our motivation affects the kids’ 2:29 – The risk and cost of missing the actual point of education 4:54 – Protecting the love of learning 6:19 – Distinguishing a struggling learner from a lazy learner 8:36 – Temporary learning struggles happen, too 10:29 – a word from our sponsor CTC Math 11:44 – The trap of mis-placed goals 13:20 – Practical ideas to get the work done <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MBFLP-285-Getting-Schoolwork-Done-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Helpful Resources</h3> Materials to help struggling learners <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/product-category/struggle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available on our website</a> Our book <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/product/nolongerlittle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No Longer Little</a> talks about the common learning struggles of pre-teens in early adolescence – and how to work through them <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/getting-schoolwork-done-mbflp-285/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Schoolwork Done – MBFLP 285</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Getting Schoolwork Done – MBFLP 285

It’s one of the most common questions we get – “How can I get my kids to work?” Surveys find that a large number of families don’t expect their kids to do chores – and many that do, have a running battle over getting them done cheerfully. This episode, we’re talking about a balanced, Biblical attitude toward our children’s work (as well as our own), and what we can do to encourage them in it! References “Sparing chores spoils children and their future selves, study says” – Ami Albernaz, Boston Globe (12/8/15) “Is Quiet Quitting Real?” – Jim Harter, Gallup (9/6/22) Thomas Edison: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Laura Ingalls Wilder, Farmer Boy Scripture ReferencedChildren playing in God’s peaceable kingdom – Isaiah 11:8-9Children playing in the New Jerusalem – Zechariah 8:5Jesus speaking of the games of children in the marketplace – Matthew 11:16-17, Luke 7:31-32It is good for a man to bear the yoke in his youth – Lamentations 3:27Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord ... – Colossians 3:22-23In all labor there is profit … – Proverbs 14:23Do all things without complaining and disputing – Philippians 2:14  The post How Can I Get My Kids to Work? – MBFLP 284 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

It’s one of the most common questions we get – “How can I get my kids to work?” Surveys find that a large number of families don’t expect their kids to do chores – and many that do, have a running battle over getting them done cheerfully. This episode, we’re talking about a balanced, Biblical attitude toward our children’s work (as well as our own), and what we can do to encourage them in it! <h3>References</h3> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2015/12/08/research-indicates-sparing-chores-spoils-children-and-their-future-selves/ZLvMznpC5btmHtNRXXhNFJ/story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Sparing chores spoils children and their future selves, study says”</a> – Ami Albernaz, Boston Globe (12/8/15) <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.gallup.com/corporate/212381/who-we-are.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Is Quiet Quitting Real?”</a> – Jim Harter, Gallup (9/6/22) Thomas Edison: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Laura Ingalls Wilder, Farmer Boy <h3>Scripture Referenced</h3>Children playing in God’s peaceable kingdom – Isaiah 11:8-9 Children playing in the New Jerusalem – Zechariah 8:5 Jesus speaking of the games of children in the marketplace – Matthew 11:16-17, Luke 7:31-32 It is good for a man to bear the yoke in his youth – Lamentations 3:27 Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord ... – Colossians 3:22-23 In all labor there is profit … – Proverbs 14:23 Do all things without complaining and disputing – Philippians 2:14 <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MBFLP-284-Getting-Our-Kids-to-Work-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/how-can-i-get-my-kids-to-work-mbflp-284/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Can I Get My Kids to Work? – MBFLP 284</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

How Can I Get My Kids to Work? – MBFLP 284

You’ve made the commitment. You’ve caught the vision. You want to serve God in every aspect of your family life— but sometimes it’s hard to put feet on that vision! How do you get from principle to practice? What does it look like when you get there? How do you apply Scriptural truth in a 21st century family? This is “Making Biblical Family Life Practical,” with Hal and Melanie Young. With humorous banter, laser beam insight, and lots of practical advice, Hal and Melanie address real world issues, current events, marriage, parenting, raising sons, and family life. They’ll encourage and inspire you to walk out the Word of God in your family — and work toward reforming our culture, too. Monday nights at 9 Eastern. Don’t miss it!

A lot of families are struggling during this economic downturn. It’s not the first time we’ve been through it, either. How do we respond in a positive, faith-directed manner to the undeniable challenges of the day? What can we learn and what can we teach our kids as we make our way through?        The post Things We Learned When Times Were Tight – MBFLP 283 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

A lot of families are struggling during this economic downturn. It’s not the first time we’ve been through it, either. How do we respond in a positive, faith-directed manner to the undeniable challenges of the day? What can we learn and what can we teach our kids as we make our way through? <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/things-we-learned-when-times-were-tight-mbflp-283/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Things We Learned When Times Were Tight – MBFLP 283</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Things We Learned When Times Were Tight – MBFLP 283

There are a lot of new homeschoolers this year, and many families may be wondering, “How will we ever manage to teach two, or three, or six grade levels at the same time?” It’s possible – Melanie has taught six students with a toddler underfoot, more than once! But there are some tricks to the trade that make it workable. This episode we talk about changes in expectations and choices of curriculum that make the difference when you have more than one grade to teach! Homeschooling looks different than institutional schools – for a reason You have to recognize that classroom schools are set up and operated a certain way for efficiency with groups. If you’re homeschooling, you don’t have to manage twenty-five 5th graders – you have several different grades, with one student in each one. Have we ever heard of this? Of course – the one-room schoolhouse. For an example, read about Laura Ingalls’ school in Little Town on the Prairie – it’s a great description of how she managed a room with beginning readers and high school students at the same time. That’s not unlike a large homeschooling family! Curriculum choices will be different, as well as the way we use them, compared to classroom schools. The whole endeavor needs a fresh look at what we plan to accomplish and how that should look – but you’ll be glad you made the effort! We homeschooled eight children and have graduated six so far – two still at home! And there have been times when we had a high school senior, a sophomore, two middle-schoolers, two elementary students – and one “pre-K”. And you know, all six of our graduates have gone on to college with academic scholarships, which tells you this can work. This episode may give you the hope and encouragement you need to press on with this challenging adventure.     The post Homeschooling a Bunch of Levels at Once – MBFLP 282 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

There are a lot of new homeschoolers this year, and many families may be wondering, “How will we ever manage to teach two, or three, or six grade levels at the same time?” It’s possible – Melanie has taught six students with a toddler underfoot, more than once! But there are some tricks to the trade that make it workable. This episode we talk about changes in expectations and choices of curriculum that make the difference when you have more than one grade to teach! <h3>Homeschooling looks different than institutional schools – for a reason</h3> You have to recognize that classroom schools are set up and operated a certain way for efficiency with groups. If you’re homeschooling, you don’t have to manage twenty-five 5th graders – you have several different grades, with one student in each one. Have we ever heard of this? Of course – the one-room schoolhouse. For an example, read about Laura Ingalls’ school in Little Town on the Prairie – it’s a great description of how she managed a room with beginning readers and high school students at the same time. That’s not unlike a large homeschooling family! Curriculum choices will be different, as well as the way we use them, compared to classroom schools. The whole endeavor needs a fresh look at what we plan to accomplish and how that should look – but you’ll be glad you made the effort! We homeschooled eight children and have graduated six so far – two still at home! And there have been times when we had a high school senior, a sophomore, two middle-schoolers, two elementary students – and one “pre-K”. And you know, all six of our graduates have gone on to college with academic scholarships, which tells you this can work. This episode may give you the hope and encouragement you need to press on with this challenging adventure. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MBFLP-282-Homeschooling-a-Bunch-of-Levels-at-Once-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschooling-a-bunch-of-levels-at-once-mbflp-282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling a Bunch of Levels at Once – MBFLP 282</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Homeschooling a Bunch of Levels at Once – MBFLP 282

It’s one thing when you’re homeschooling a child with a chronic illness – sometimes that’s the only way they’ll get an education! But what if Mom’s the one who’s struggling? What if you’re a parent with health issues, but you’re convinced that homeschooling is the best for your kids? How can you manage your days, your illness, and your expectations? We’ve had to deal with this ourselves, and it CAN be done – let’s talk about it! Bonus Story We didn’t get to this in the program, but there’s an interesting and encouraging story about long-term illness and doing good things in the midst of it. Susannah Spurgeon was the wife of the legendary British preacher Charles H. Spurgeon. She often helped him proofread and correct his published sermons and book manuscripts, and when she developed a debilitating condition that often confined her to bed, she was still able to do that. When she proofread his book Lectures to My Students, Susannah remarked that it should be in the hands of every minister in England; shortly afterward, she became the manager of the church’s new book fund. Over the last 28 years of her life, she shipped out over two hundred thousand theological books to needy pastors – all while dealing with a life-restricting illness. Read more here! Melanie says that her months – many months – on bed rest gave her opportunities to teach our children life skills as well as academic material, simply because many of the household tasks were off limits to her. It really became a matter of looking for what she could do, rather than give in to the legitimate frustrations of what she couldn’t.    Things We Referenced Genesis 50:20 – “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good … ” Galatians 6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.   2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.      Thank You to our Network Sponsor – CTC Math!  The post Homeschooling When YOU Have a Chronic Illness – MBFLP 281 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

It’s one thing when you’re <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschooling-a-child-with-a-chronic-illness-mbflp-280/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">homeschooling a child with a chronic illness</a> – sometimes that’s the only way they’ll get an education! But what if Mom’s the one who’s struggling? What if you’re a parent with health issues, but you’re convinced that homeschooling is the best for your kids? How can you manage your days, your illness, and your expectations? We’ve had to deal with this ourselves, and it CAN be done – let’s talk about it! <h3>Bonus Story</h3> We didn’t get to this in the program, but there’s an interesting and encouraging story about long-term illness and doing good things in the midst of it. Susannah Spurgeon was the wife of the legendary British preacher Charles H. Spurgeon. She often helped him proofread and correct his published sermons and book manuscripts, and when she developed a debilitating condition that often confined her to bed, she was still able to do that. When she proofread his book Lectures to My Students, Susannah remarked that it should be in the hands of every minister in England; shortly afterward, she became the manager of the church’s new book fund. Over the last 28 years of her life, she shipped out over two hundred thousand theological books to needy pastors – all while dealing with a life-restricting illness. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://banneroftruth.org/us/about/banner-authors/susannah-spurgeon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more here!</a> Melanie says that her months – many months – on bed rest gave her opportunities to teach our children life skills as well as academic material, simply because many of the household tasks were off limits to her. It really became a matter of looking for what she could do, rather than give in to the legitimate frustrations of what she couldn’t. <h3>Things We Referenced</h3> Genesis 50:20 – “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good … ” Galatians 6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.   2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Thank You to our Network Sponsor – CTC Math! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://bit.ly/ctchomeschool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschooling-when-you-have-a-chronic-illness-mbflp-281/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling When YOU Have a Chronic Illness – MBFLP 281</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Homeschooling When YOU Have a Chronic Illness – MBFLP 281

Everybody goes through seasons of illness – summer colds, seasonal flu, an occasional injury – and most of the time, we can take a few days off to get over them. But what if your student has a condition that doesn’t get better with a week in bed? How can you homeschool a child who has an illness that has to be managed day by day, hour by hour? Is it even possible? We have to say YES – we’ve homeschooled kids through all sorts of long-term or chronic illnesses. It doesn’t look like other families’ home schools, maybe, but it’s our home school and we’ve been pleased with the results. So let’s talk about some realities of homeschooling a child with a chronic illness!  Things We Referenced 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  Galatians 6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.  David McCollough, Mornings on Horseback  This is a detailed look at the childhood and home life of the young (and very asthmatic) Theodore Roosevelt. It’s interesting to see how little “Thee’s” illness and his refusal to let it hold him back led to his vigorous “Rough Rider” and “Bull Moose” years of adulthood. Like all of McCollough’s books, Hal highly recommends it! NEXT: Homeschooling When YOU Have a Chronic Illness      Thank You to our Network Sponsor – CTC Math!  The post Homeschooling a Child with a Chronic Illness – MBFLP 280 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.  Click the icon below to listen.

Everybody goes through seasons of illness – summer colds, seasonal flu, an occasional injury – and most of the time, we can take a few days off to get over them. But what if your student has a condition that doesn’t get better with a week in bed? How can you homeschool a child who has an illness that has to be managed day by day, hour by hour? Is it even possible? We have to say YES – we’ve homeschooled kids through all sorts of long-term or chronic illnesses. It doesn’t look like other families’ home schools, maybe, but it’s our home school and we’ve been pleased with the results. So let’s talk about some realities of homeschooling a child with a chronic illness! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MBFLP-280-Homeschooling-a-Child-with-a-Chronic-Illness-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Things We Referenced</h3> 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  Galatians 6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.  David McCollough, Mornings on Horseback This is a detailed look at the childhood and home life of the young (and very asthmatic) Theodore Roosevelt. It’s interesting to see how little “Thee’s” illness and his refusal to let it hold him back led to his vigorous “Rough Rider” and “Bull Moose” years of adulthood. Like all of McCollough’s books, Hal highly recommends it! NEXT: <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschooling-when-you-have-a-chronic-illness-mbflp-281/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling When YOU Have a Chronic Illness</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Thank You to our Network Sponsor – CTC Math! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://bit.ly/ctchomeschool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschooling-a-child-with-a-chronic-illness-mbflp-280/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling a Child with a Chronic Illness – MBFLP 280</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>. Click the icon below to listen.

Homeschooling a Child with a Chronic Illness – MBFLP 280

Rick Boyer

Stories are powerful tools to teach and illustrate character – think of Jesus’ parables! We can use stories the same way. This episode we’re talking with Rick Boyer, father of a large family, about how he’s used narratives to teach his own children, and now reaches out to thousands with audiobooks and commentary. Plus we’ll talk about some resources we offer as well! Things We Referenced  Uncle Rick Audios  Two audiobooks of your choice every month plus new member video section and weekly story podcast  Spring Promo (through May 31) – American History bundle of 22 e-books included in the subscription purchase  Our own Character Building Audiobook Library – ten full-length audiobooks!   We’re speaking at the 2022 Florida Homeschool Convention! This week we’ll be traveling to the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando for one of the biggest homeschool events in the country! We’ll be speaking on raising boys, parenting middle schoolers, homeschooling more effectively with less stress, and providing what your special learners need – whether they’re struggling or gifted. Plus we’ll be talking with support group leaders in the Leaders Forum on Thursday. If you’re coming to Orlando, we’d love to meet you – stop by our booth (number 911) and let us know you’re a podcast listener. CLICK HERE for more information!  (If you know you’re going, click here to get our detailed schedule) The post Teaching Character with Stories – Talking with Rick Boyer – MBFLP 279 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.  Click the icon below to listen.

Stories are powerful tools to teach and illustrate character – think of Jesus’ parables! We can use stories the same way. This episode we’re talking with Rick Boyer, father of a large family, about how he’s used narratives to teach his own children, and now reaches out to thousands with audiobooks and commentary. Plus we’ll talk about some resources we offer as well! <h3>Things We Referenced</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.unclerickaudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncle Rick Audios</a></li> </ul> Two audiobooks of your choice every month plus new member video section and weekly story podcast Spring Promo (through May 31) – American History bundle of 22 e-books included in the subscription purchase <ul> <li>Our own <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/product/character-building-audiobook-library/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Character Building Audiobook Library</a> – ten full-length audiobooks!</li> </ul> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MBFLP-279-Stories-with-Rick-Boyer-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>We’re speaking at the 2022 Florida Homeschool Convention!</h3> This week we’ll be traveling to the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando for one of the biggest homeschool events in the country! We’ll be speaking on raising boys, parenting middle schoolers, homeschooling more effectively with less stress, and providing what your special learners need – whether they’re struggling or gifted. Plus we’ll be talking with support group leaders in the Leaders Forum on Thursday. If you’re coming to Orlando, we’d love to meet you – stop by our booth (number 911) and let us know you’re a podcast listener. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://fpea.com/events/6001/2022-fpea-florida-homeschool-convention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE for more information! </a> (If you know you’re going, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://madmimi.com/p/641ff31/preview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here to get our detailed schedule</a>) The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/teaching-character-with-stories-talking-with-rick-boyer-mbflp-279/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching Character with Stories – Talking with Rick Boyer – MBFLP 279</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>. Click the icon below to listen.

Teaching Character with Stories – Talking with Rick Boyer – MBFLP 279

You can feel it when you walk in the door – families have a particular culture or personality! Whether intentional or not, every home will develop its own manner of living and interacting. The question is – how can you encourage a healthy family culture that will strengthen as it goes on? How can you avoid a negative, or even toxic, family life that drags everyone down? Resources We Mentioned Sonya Shafer at Simply Charlotte Mason Podcast Episodes: “Potty Mouth” – A Big Deal, or Not? – “What should I do about my kids’ ‘potty mouth’?” asked a young father in our church. Learning appropriate behavior and speech patterns is part of socialization, but is there a bigger issue than being “socially acceptable”? Encouraging More Edifying Speech – The Bible says a lot about the power of the tongue – the question for us is, how do we train and encourage our families to speak in a more gracious and edifying way, when the culture around us grows more unkind and profane every day? Raising Kids to Love Their Siblings – Is sibling rivalry just something to expect? Is it a foregone conclusion that our kids are going to be simmering with jealousy, rivalry, and unkindness toward one another? Or is there a way to promote friendship and affection between brothers and sisters? We have eight kids, and while they’ve had their moments of conflict, we’ve been blessed to see them grow in genuine love as they’ve matured. How can we foster this sort of relationship in the home? Name-Calling and Why It’s Important – Sticks and stones … right? We’ve all heard that, and probably told our kids that one time or another. Yet name-calling is not only a plague of childhood, it’s actually a problem throughout life … and we adults are warned by Christ Himself to be wary of the temptation! This episode, we look at what the Bible says about a deceptively simple and “harmless” practice that can trip us up when we least expect it!     We Joined the Thirty-Percent Club! We recently finished three events in Alaska (Sterling, Anchorage, and Fairbanks) and recorded this episode in a cabin between Fairbanks and Anchorage. It’s an amazing state! Locals told us that only 30% of visitors actually get a clear view of Denali – but we did! We took this picture from Talkeetna, about sixty miles away. The day before, you couldn’t see any mountains whatsoever – the weather just covered that whole 20,000-foot peak. We consider ourselves blessed to get a sighting on our first trip – some people visit for years and never see it.    UPCOMING EVENTS We’ll be speaking at three major conferences in the coming weeks:  May 26-28, 2022 – Orlando, FL – The Florida Homeschool Convention (FPEA) June 9-11, 2022 – Richmond, VA – The Virginia Homeschool Convention (HEAV) June 17-18, 2022 – Albany, OR – The Oregon Homeschool Conference (OCEANetwork)  Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi! The post Building a Family Culture – MBFLP 278 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

You can feel it when you walk in the door – families have a particular culture or personality! Whether intentional or not, every home will develop its own manner of living and interacting. The question is – how can you encourage a healthy family culture that will strengthen as it goes on? How can you avoid a negative, or even toxic, family life that drags everyone down? <h3>Resources We Mentioned</h3> Sonya Shafer at <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://simplycharlottemason.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simply Charlotte Mason</a> <h4>Podcast Episodes:</h4> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/potty-mouth-big-deal-or-not-mbflp-267/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Potty Mouth” – A Big Deal, or Not?</a> – “What should I do about my kids’ ‘potty mouth’?” asked a young father in our church. Learning appropriate behavior and speech patterns is part of socialization, but is there a bigger issue than being “socially acceptable”? <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/encouraging-more-edifying-speech-mbflp-268/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Encouraging More Edifying Speech</a> – The Bible says a lot about the power of the tongue – the question for us is, how do we train and encourage our families to speak in a more gracious and edifying way, when the culture around us grows more unkind and profane every day? <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/raising-kids-to-love-their-siblings-mbflp-240/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raising Kids to Love Their Siblings</a> – Is sibling rivalry just something to expect? Is it a foregone conclusion that our kids are going to be simmering with jealousy, rivalry, and unkindness toward one another? Or is there a way to promote friendship and affection between brothers and sisters? We have eight kids, and while they’ve had their moments of conflict, we’ve been blessed to see them grow in genuine love as they’ve matured. How can we foster this sort of relationship in the home? <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/name-calling-mbflp-148/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Name-Calling and Why It’s Important</a> – Sticks and stones … right? We’ve all heard that, and probably told our kids that one time or another. Yet name-calling is not only a plague of childhood, it’s actually a problem throughout life … and we adults are warned by Christ Himself to be wary of the temptation! This episode, we look at what the Bible says about a deceptively simple and “harmless” practice that can trip us up when we least expect it! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MBFLP-278-Building-a-Family-Culture-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Denali-from-Talkeetna-AK.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>We Joined the Thirty-Percent Club!</h3> We recently finished three events in Alaska (Sterling, Anchorage, and Fairbanks) and recorded this episode in a cabin between Fairbanks and Anchorage. It’s an amazing state! Locals told us that only 30% of visitors actually get a clear view of Denali – but we did! We took this picture from Talkeetna, about sixty miles away. The day before, you couldn’t see any mountains whatsoever – the weather just covered that whole 20,000-foot peak. We consider ourselves blessed to get a sighting on our first trip – some people visit for years and never see it. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>UPCOMING EVENTS</h3> We’ll be speaking at three major conferences in the coming weeks: <ul> <li>May 26-28, 2022 – Orlando, FL – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://fpea.com/events/6001/2022-fpea-florida-homeschool-convention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Florida Homeschool Convention (FPEA)</a></li> <li>June 9-11, 2022 – Richmond, VA – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://heav.org/convention/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Virginia Homeschool Convention (HEAV)</a></li> <li>June 17-18, 2022 – Albany, OR – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.oceanetwork.org/2022-homeschool-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Oregon Homeschool Conference (OCEANetwork)</a></li> </ul> Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi! The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/building-a-family-culture-mbflp-278/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Building a Family Culture – MBFLP 278</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Building a Family Culture – MBFLP 278

With the world full of resources available online, you can develop your philosophy, order your materials, and start homeschooling without ever meeting another parent-educator. That’s a blessing in many ways, especially if you live in a rural area or a foreign culture. But sometimes we think we’ve found what we need when we join the right group on Facebook and know which bloggers we want to follow and which website we like to order from. You may have found part of it, but there’s more!    God tells His people, in Hebrews 10:25, that we must not forsake gathering together. That command didn’t change when our grandparents heard Billy Sunday on the radio or Billy Graham on TV – those were great resources, but they weren’t substitutes for real-life people. We need more than information, we need interaction. Homeschooling is not church, but it definitely involves spiritual warfare. It’s important to find a flesh-and-blood network to support your homeschooling and provide you with opportunities to help others, too. We’re big fans of local support groups, for just that reason. But conventions add another dimension – the sheer energy of being in a hall with hundreds, or even thousands, of people walking the same path you’re on. You might have different plans or destinations for your students – college, career, military, home – but you’ve all set out on the path marked “Home Education,” which is one of life’s greatest adventures. And it’s exciting to meet travelers on the same road. Don’t be shy about talking with other families. You have one little boy, and they’ve got four? Ask them how it works. They have a teenaged daughter and yours is a few years younger? Ask if they have any insights for the next step. You notice they’ve bought a curriculum you’re considering? Strike up a conversation. Don’t be shy about authors and speakers, either. Most of us speakers are teachers and counselors at heart. We want to reach out and help people.  We expect to meet lots of folk whose opening words are, “I have a problem …” or “I was wondering …” That’s what we’re here for. And conventions are the place where you can actually get one-on-one interaction with the people who write the books and curriculum. You can bless them, too. We love our readers who buy from the big online bookstores, too. But did you know that when you save a dollar online, the author probably earns two dollars less? If you can, please buy directly from the author or the publisher whenever you can. That helps them pay the bills so they write the next book or curriculum you’re looking forward to! And don’t forget the people who put on the convention. Most conventions are organized by volunteers, and the proceeds support the year-round services they provide – monitoring the legislature, training support group leaders, answering questions from new homeschoolers, and talking with skeptical reporters. They’re working to promote and defend your freedom to homeschool. Let’s pitch in and support them, too! (This article first appeared in The Homeschool Minute, a publication of The Old Schoolhouse magazine)  UPCOMING EVENTS We’ll be speaking at four major conferences in the coming weeks:  May 5-7, 2022 – Pigeon Forge, TN – Teach Them Diligently May 26-28, 2022 – Orlando, FL – The Florida Homeschool Convention (FPEA) June 9-11, 2022 – Richmond, VA – The Virginia Homeschool Convention (HEAV) June 17-18, 2022 – Albany, OR – The Oregon Homeschool Conference (OCEANetwork)  Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi! The post Homeschool Conferences – and why we love them! – MBFLP 277 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

With the world full of resources available online, you can develop your philosophy, order your materials, and start homeschooling without ever meeting another parent-educator. That’s a blessing in many ways, especially if you live in a rural area or a foreign culture. But sometimes we think we’ve found what we need when we join the right group on Facebook and know which bloggers we want to follow and which website we like to order from. You may have found part of it, but there’s more! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MBFLP-277-Homeschool-Conferences-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> God tells His people, in Hebrews 10:25, that we must not forsake gathering together. That command didn’t change when our grandparents heard Billy Sunday on the radio or Billy Graham on TV – those were great resources, but they weren’t substitutes for real-life people. We need more than information, we need interaction. Homeschooling is not church, but it definitely involves spiritual warfare. It’s important to find a flesh-and-blood network to support your homeschooling and provide you with opportunities to help others, too. We’re big fans of local support groups, for just that reason. But conventions add another dimension – the sheer energy of being in a hall with hundreds, or even thousands, of people walking the same path you’re on. You might have different plans or destinations for your students – college, career, military, home – but you’ve all set out on the path marked “Home Education,” which is one of life’s greatest adventures. And it’s exciting to meet travelers on the same road. Don’t be shy about talking with other families. You have one little boy, and they’ve got four? Ask them how it works. They have a teenaged daughter and yours is a few years younger? Ask if they have any insights for the next step. You notice they’ve bought a curriculum you’re considering? Strike up a conversation. Don’t be shy about authors and speakers, either. Most of us speakers are teachers and counselors at heart. We want to reach out and help people.  We expect to meet lots of folk whose opening words are, “I have a problem …” or “I was wondering …” That’s what we’re here for. And conventions are the place where you can actually get one-on-one interaction with the people who write the books and curriculum. You can bless them, too. We love our readers who buy from the big online bookstores, too. But did you know that when you save a dollar online, the author probably earns two dollars less? If you can, please buy directly from the author or the publisher whenever you can. That helps them pay the bills so they write the next book or curriculum you’re looking forward to! And don’t forget the people who put on the convention. Most conventions are organized by volunteers, and the proceeds support the year-round services they provide – monitoring the legislature, training support group leaders, answering questions from new homeschoolers, and talking with skeptical reporters. They’re working to promote and defend your freedom to homeschool. Let’s pitch in and support them, too! (This article first appeared in The Homeschool Minute, a publication of The Old Schoolhouse magazine) <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>UPCOMING EVENTS</h3> We’ll be speaking at four major conferences in the coming weeks: <ul> <li>May 5-7, 2022 – Pigeon Forge, TN – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://teachthemdiligently.net/conventions/pigeonforge-tn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teach Them Diligently</a></li> <li>May 26-28, 2022 – Orlando, FL – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://fpea.com/events/6001/2022-fpea-florida-homeschool-convention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Florida Homeschool Convention (FPEA)</a></li> <li>June 9-11, 2022 – Richmond, VA – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://heav.org/convention/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Virginia Homeschool Convention (HEAV)</a></li> <li>June 17-18, 2022 – Albany, OR – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.oceanetwork.org/2022-homeschool-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Oregon Homeschool Conference (OCEANetwork)</a></li> </ul> Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi! The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschool-conferences-and-why-we-love-them-mbflp-277/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschool Conferences – and why we love them! – MBFLP 277</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Homeschool Conferences – and why we love them! – MBFLP 277

If God has called you to teach your children at home, that’s what you need to do! But it’s easier if everyone around you is cheering you on. What do you do if your parents or in-laws or extended family are skeptical? How do you and your family keep on the path when there are headwinds? How do you handle questions, criticisms, or other opposition? And what can you do to find the encouragement you’re not getting from the family? LINKS OF INTEREST Census data shows the number of families homeschooling doubled during the pandemic (from 5.4% to 11.1%) and among African-American families, increased from 3.3% to 16.1% Census Bureau: “Survey shows significant increase in homeschooling rates in Fall 2020” – 3/22/21 National Black Home Educators Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) Search by ZIP code to find support groups (state and local)  DEALING WITH FAMILY SKEPTICS Assume concern is well-intended unless proved otherwise! Figure out where their concern is focused, then address it with facts and experience Go ahead and commit to a period of time, like a full school year. That gives kids a more stable educational experience, and it gives both parents and students a chance to adjust to a new way to “do school.” It reduces the temptation of constant second-guessing, too. Go to a conference! It’s a great way to encourage yourself, and it’s an eye-opener for skeptical family. Even a small conference is likely to be much larger than your family has pictured. And invite grandparents to activities when your kids are involved – whether it’s homeschool sports, a science fair, a talent show – whatever your family is connected to. Think ahead about “difficult” people – the ones who want to argue with your decision, or the ones who want to interrogate your kids. Coach your kids on the obvious, likely questions – “What grade are you in?” (which is really more like, “How old are you?”) – “What do you like about homeschooling?” – “Do you like to read?” – “What are you learning now?” – “What’s your favorite subject?” Kids sometimes go blank when an adult throws an unexpected question – go head, coach the witness! Remember, you don’t have to argue and convince everybody (whether homeschool skeptics, or homeschoolers who are taking a different path than you!). Smile, be polite, but be confident. It’s your family, and your kids – not theirs! More content …    SPEAKING OF CONVENTIONS … Come see us at one of these great events!     March 18-19, 2022 – Metamora, Ill. – Peoria Area Association of Christian Homeschoolers Convention March 31-April 2, 2022 – Round Rock, Tex. – Teach Them Diligently April 30, 2022 – ONLINE – Association of Christian Parent Educators of Quebec virtual conference May 5-7, 2022 – Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – Teach Them Diligently May 26-28, 2022 – Orlando, Fla. – Florida Homeschool Convention (Florida Parent Educators Association) June 9-11, 2022 – Richmond, Va. – Virginia Homeschool Convention (Home Educators Association of Virginia) June 17-18, 2022 – Salem, Ore. – Oregon Christian Home Education Conference (OCEANetwork)  If you’d like to have us speak at your church, conference, or other group, CLICK HERE to find out more!   The post Homeschooling with Unsupportive Family – MBFLP 276 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.  Click the icon below to listen.

If God has called you to teach your children at home, that’s what you need to do! But it’s easier if everyone around you is cheering you on. What do you do if your parents or in-laws or extended family are skeptical? How do you and your family keep on the path when there are headwinds? How do you handle questions, criticisms, or other opposition? And what can you do to find the encouragement you’re not getting from the family? <h3>LINKS OF INTEREST</h3> Census data shows the number of families homeschooling doubled during the pandemic (from 5.4% to 11.1%) and among African-American families, increased from 3.3% to 16.1% Census Bureau: <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/03/homeschooling-on-the-rise-during-covid-19-pandemic.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Survey shows significant increase in homeschooling rates in Fall 2020”</a> – 3/22/21 <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.nbhe.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Black Home Educators</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.hslda.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://my.hslda.org/groups/s/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Search by ZIP code to find support groups (state and local) </a> <h3>DEALING WITH FAMILY SKEPTICS</h3> Assume concern is well-intended unless proved otherwise! Figure out where their concern is focused, then address it with facts and experience Go ahead and commit to a period of time, like a full school year. That gives kids a more stable educational experience, and it gives both parents and students a chance to adjust to a new way to “do school.” It reduces the temptation of constant second-guessing, too. Go to a conference! It’s a great way to encourage yourself, and it’s an eye-opener for skeptical family. Even a small conference is likely to be much larger than your family has pictured. And invite grandparents to activities when your kids are involved – whether it’s homeschool sports, a science fair, a talent show – whatever your family is connected to. Think ahead about “difficult” people – the ones who want to argue with your decision, or the ones who want to interrogate your kids. Coach your kids on the obvious, likely questions – “What grade are you in?” (which is really more like, “How old are you?”) – “What do you like about homeschooling?” – “Do you like to read?” – “What are you learning now?” – “What’s your favorite subject?” Kids sometimes go blank when an adult throws an unexpected question – go head, coach the witness! Remember, you don’t have to argue and convince everybody (whether homeschool skeptics, or homeschoolers who are taking a different path than you!). Smile, be polite, but be confident. It’s your family, and your kids – not theirs! More content … <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MBFLP-276-HSing-with-Unsupportive-Family-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>SPEAKING OF CONVENTIONS … Come see us at one of these great events!</h3> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/speaking/calendar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <ul> <li>March 18-19, 2022 – Metamora, Ill. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.apachecentralillinois.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peoria Area Association of Christian Homeschoolers Convention</a></li> <li>March 31-April 2, 2022 – Round Rock, Tex. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.teachthemdiligently.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teach Them Diligently</a></li> <li>April 30, 2022 – ONLINE – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://acpeq.org/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Association of Christian Parent Educators of Quebec</a> virtual conference</li> <li>May 5-7, 2022 – Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.teachthemdiligently.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teach Them Diligently</a></li> <li>May 26-28, 2022 – Orlando, Fla. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://fpea.com/events/6001/2022-fpea-florida-homeschool-convention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Homeschool Convention</a> (Florida Parent Educators Association)</li> <li>June 9-11, 2022 – Richmond, Va. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.heav.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virginia Homeschool Convention</a> (Home Educators Association of Virginia)</li> <li>June 17-18, 2022 – Salem, Ore. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.oceanetwork.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon Christian Home Education Conference</a> (OCEANetwork)</li> </ul> If you’d like to have us speak at your church, conference, or other group, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.halandmelanie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to find out more! </a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschooling-with-unsupportive-family-mbflp-276/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling with Unsupportive Family – MBFLP 276</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>. 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Homeschooling with Unsupportive Family – MBFLP 276

One of the unexpected results of the pandemic has been the expansion of online-church opportunities. Even small churches like our own were able to use inexpensive tools and software to broadcast streaming worship services – without a technical crew! But is this a useful expansion to the church’s ministry and outreach – or a distraction, or even an enemy, to real worship and fellowship? Join us for this discussion as we seek a Biblical balance about church broadcasts of all sort – and how to make the best use of them! Passages of Interest Hebrews 10:24-25 – And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Acts 2:42, 46-47 – And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. … So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. Mention of believers gathering as churches in private homes: Romans 16:3,5 – Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, … Likewise greet the church that is in their house 1 Corinthians 16:19 – Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. Colossians 4:15 – Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house. Philemon 1:1,2 – To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, … and to the church in your house:  Upcoming Events We’ll be speaking at several conferences and events this year … here’s a partial list:   March 18-19, 2022 – Metamora, Ill. – Peoria Area Association of Christian Homeschoolers Convention March 31-April 2, 2022 – Round Rock, Tex. – Teach Them Diligently April 30, 2022 – ONLINE – Association of Christian Parent Educators of Quebec virtual conference May 5-7, 2022 – Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – Teach Them Diligently May 26-28, 2022 – Orlando, Fla. – Florida Homeschool Convention (Florida Parent Educators Association) June 9-11, 2022 – Richmond, Va. – Virginia Homeschool Convention (Home Educators Association of Virginia) June 17-18, 2022 – Salem, Ore. – Oregon Christian Home Education Conference (OCEANetwork)  If you’d like to have us speak at your church, conference, or other group, CLICK HERE to find out more!   The post Church Online – Yea or Nay?  – MBFLP 275 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

One of the unexpected results of the pandemic has been the expansion of online-church opportunities. Even small churches like our own were able to use inexpensive tools and software to broadcast streaming worship services – without a technical crew! But is this a useful expansion to the church’s ministry and outreach – or a distraction, or even an enemy, to real worship and fellowship? Join us for this discussion as we seek a Biblical balance about church broadcasts of all sort – and how to make the best use of them! Passages of Interest Hebrews 10:24-25 – And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Acts 2:42, 46-47 – And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. … So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. Mention of believers gathering as churches in private homes: Romans 16:3,5 – Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, … Likewise greet the church that is in their house 1 Corinthians 16:19 – Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. Colossians 4:15 – Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house. Philemon 1:1,2 – To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, … and to the church in your house: <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MBFLP-275-Online-Church-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Upcoming Events</h3> We’ll be speaking at several conferences and events this year … here’s a partial list: <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/speaking/calendar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <ul> <li>March 18-19, 2022 – Metamora, Ill. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.apachecentralillinois.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peoria Area Association of Christian Homeschoolers Convention</a></li> <li>March 31-April 2, 2022 – Round Rock, Tex. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.teachthemdiligently.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teach Them Diligently</a></li> <li>April 30, 2022 – ONLINE – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://acpeq.org/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Association of Christian Parent Educators of Quebec</a> virtual conference</li> <li>May 5-7, 2022 – Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.teachthemdiligently.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teach Them Diligently</a></li> <li>May 26-28, 2022 – Orlando, Fla. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://fpea.com/events/6001/2022-fpea-florida-homeschool-convention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida Homeschool Convention</a> (Florida Parent Educators Association)</li> <li>June 9-11, 2022 – Richmond, Va. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.heav.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virginia Homeschool Convention</a> (Home Educators Association of Virginia)</li> <li>June 17-18, 2022 – Salem, Ore. – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.oceanetwork.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon Christian Home Education Conference</a> (OCEANetwork)</li> </ul> If you’d like to have us speak at your church, conference, or other group, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~www.halandmelanie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to find out more! </a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/church-online-yea-or-nay-mbflp-275/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Church Online – Yea or Nay? – MBFLP 275</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Church Online – Yea or Nay?  – MBFLP 275

How do you balance everything, between your commitments to church programs, holiday recitals, shopping and cooking and cleaning for the family … and providing a quality home education for your children? Is it even possible? Should it be? This episode, we’re talking about how we learned to manage it with eight kids … no cape or phone booth needed! We’re celebrating our 26th Christmas while homeschooling! You can do this! Just maybe not all of it at once …    The post Homeschooling and the Holidays – MBFLP 274 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

How do you balance everything, between your commitments to church programs, holiday recitals, shopping and cooking and cleaning for the family … and providing a quality home education for your children? Is it even possible? Should it be? This episode, we’re talking about how we learned to manage it with eight kids … no cape or phone booth needed! We’re celebrating our 26th Christmas while homeschooling! You can do this! Just maybe not all of it at once …  <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MBFLP-274-Homeschooling-and-the-Holidays-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Listener-Response-Line.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/homeschooling-and-the-holidays-mbflp-274/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeschooling and the Holidays – MBFLP 274</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Homeschooling and the Holidays – MBFLP 274

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Is sibling rivalry just something to expect? Is it a foregone conclusion that our kids are going to be simmering with jealousy, rivalry, and unkindness toward one another? Or is there a way to promote friendship and affection between brothers and sisters? We have eight kids, and while they’ve had their moments of conflict, we’ve been blessed to see them grow in genuine love as they’ve matured. How can we foster this sort of relationship in the home? TRAPS TO AVOID We know families where the sibling relationships are so broken, some aren’t talking decades after the original hurt feelings. Our college students have remarked how many of their classmates are uninterested in going home for holidays or breaks. Where does the breakdown begin? More importantly, what can we avoid or correct, to preserve and promote better relationships?  Bullying or provoking behavior – they’re two forms of the same problem Name calling – and when nicknames are and aren’t cool A culture of sarcasm and irony Battle of the sexes – don’t even start Favoritism – it didn’t end well for Joseph nor Isaac   POSITIVE TRAITS TO PROMOTE On the other hand, there are many things we can do to cultivate a better sort of family culture.  Teach them how to be friends Praise and reward good behavior Make family harmony a matter of honor Provide opportunities to be friends Build memories together Share emotions – rejoice with them that rejoice Cultivate respect – starting with husband and wife of each other, then parent/child and siblings  Remember, and teach your kids, that when the Bible speaks about love, it involves knowing the other person, and choosing to behave in a considerate and kindly manner to them. It’s an active choice, not just a feeling! And that means that we can hold that as a standard of behavior … and know it’s something we can actually do. Trust that when our actions are right, the feelings tend to follow! UPCOMING EVENTS February 27-29 – “Teach Them Diligently” Homeschool Convention – Nashville, TN March 13-14 – LeaderLife Conference (Home Education Association of Virginia) – Williamsburg, VA The post Raising Kids to Love Their Siblings – MBFLP 240 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

Is sibling rivalry just something to expect? Is it a foregone conclusion that our kids are going to be simmering with jealousy, rivalry, and unkindness toward one another? Or is there a way to promote friendship and affection between brothers and sisters? We have eight kids, and while they’ve had their moments of conflict, we’ve been blessed to see them grow in genuine love as they’ve matured. How can we foster this sort of relationship in the home? <h3>TRAPS TO AVOID</h3> We know families where the sibling relationships are so broken, some aren’t talking decades after the original hurt feelings. Our college students have remarked how many of their classmates are uninterested in going home for holidays or breaks. Where does the breakdown begin? More importantly, what can we avoid or correct, to preserve and promote better relationships? <ul> <li>Bullying or provoking behavior – they’re two forms of the same problem</li> <li>Name calling – and when nicknames are and aren’t cool</li> <li>A culture of sarcasm and irony</li> <li>Battle of the sexes – don’t even start</li> <li>Favoritism – it didn’t end well for Joseph nor Isaac</li> </ul> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MBFLP-240-Raising-Kids-to-Love-Siblings-P.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>POSITIVE TRAITS TO PROMOTE</h3> On the other hand, there are many things we can do to cultivate a better sort of family culture. <ul> <li>Teach them how to be friends</li> <li>Praise and reward good behavior</li> <li>Make family harmony a matter of honor</li> <li>Provide opportunities to be friends</li> <li>Build memories together</li> <li>Share emotions – rejoice with them that rejoice</li> <li>Cultivate respect – starting with husband and wife of each other, then parent/child and siblings</li> </ul> Remember, and teach your kids, that when the Bible speaks about love, it involves knowing the other person, and choosing to behave in a considerate and kindly manner to them. It’s an active choice, not just a feeling! And that means that we can hold that as a standard of behavior … and know it’s something we can actually do. Trust that when our actions are right, the feelings tend to follow! <h3>UPCOMING EVENTS</h3> February 27-29 – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://teachthemdiligently.net/conventions/nashville-tn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Teach Them Diligently” Homeschool Convention</a> – Nashville, TN March 13-14 – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://heav.org/events/leadership-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LeaderLife Conference</a> (Home Education Association of Virginia) – Williamsburg, VA The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/raising-kids-to-love-their-siblings-mbflp-240/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raising Kids to Love Their Siblings – MBFLP 240</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Raising Kids to Love Their Siblings – MBFLP 240

The song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many families, it’s also the most stressful. How can you accomplish all you need to do during the holidays, without putting a strain on your family relationships? And how do you deal with visiting family members who may be bringing their own kind of stress into your celebration? Join us for this timely discussion heading into Thanksgiving!  Passages We Referenced She opens her mouth with wisdom,  And on her tongue is the law of kindness. (Proverbs 31:26 NKJV) So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (James 1:19-20 NKJV)   The post Relationships and Holiday Stress – MBFLP 239 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.  Click the icon below to listen.

The song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many families, it’s also the most stressful. How can you accomplish all you need to do during the holidays, without putting a strain on your family relationships? And how do you deal with visiting family members who may be bringing their own kind of stress into your celebration? Join us for this timely discussion heading into Thanksgiving! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MBFLP-239-Relationships-and-Holiday-Stress-P-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Passages We Referenced</h3> She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. (Proverbs 31:26 NKJV) So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (James 1:19-20 NKJV) The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/relationships-and-holiday-stress-mbflp-239/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Relationships and Holiday Stress – MBFLP 239</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>. Click the icon below to listen.

Relationships and Holiday Stress – MBFLP 239

Have you ever looked at your child and asked, “What were you thinking?” – and then realized that he wasn’t thinking at all? That’s common enough – and to be honest, sometimes it doesn’t improve in adulthood. This episode, Hal is talking about how you can help your kids become more intentional, more aware, more … thoughtful! (And maybe, improve your own thinking skills, too) The Bible warns against spiritual blindness — we need to be careful about mental blindness in the physical world too. Jesus and the apostles quoted Isaiah and Ezekiel, who said though Israel had eyes to see and ears to hear, they were blind and deaf to spiritual truth right in front of them. (Isaiah 6, Ezekiel 12, Matthew 13, Acts 28, Romans 11) And honestly we often are nearly as clueless about the physical world, aren’t we? We can help our kids focus a little better on common blind spots like:  Figuring out where to start with a big task Organizing a task for fastest and quickest improvement Finding something when it’s right where you said it was Finding something when it’s close but not exactly where you said Giving an honest try before giving up Learning logical troubleshooting skills  Hal shares lessons he learned from more than twenty years in the military, manufacturing, and utilities – and lessons we try to teach our kids now!  Thank you to our Sponsor – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Movie! Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America’s most beloved neighbor.Click here to watch the trailer and find a theatre near you! The post Teaching Your Kids (and yourself) to THINK– MBFLP 238 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

Have you ever looked at your child and asked, “What were you thinking?” – and then realized that he wasn’t thinking at all? That’s common enough – and to be honest, sometimes it doesn’t improve in adulthood. This episode, Hal is talking about how you can help your kids become more intentional, more aware, more … thoughtful! (And maybe, improve your own thinking skills, too) The Bible warns against spiritual blindness — we need to be careful about mental blindness in the physical world too. Jesus and the apostles quoted Isaiah and Ezekiel, who said though Israel had eyes to see and ears to hear, they were blind and deaf to spiritual truth right in front of them. (Isaiah 6, Ezekiel 12, Matthew 13, Acts 28, Romans 11) And honestly we often are nearly as clueless about the physical world, aren’t we? We can help our kids focus a little better on common blind spots like: <ul> <li>Figuring out where to start with a big task</li> <li>Organizing a task for fastest and quickest improvement</li> <li>Finding something when it’s right where you said it was</li> <li>Finding something when it’s close but not exactly where you said</li> <li>Giving an honest try before giving up</li> <li>Learning logical troubleshooting skills</li> </ul> Hal shares lessons he learned from more than twenty years in the military, manufacturing, and utilities – and lessons we try to teach our kids now! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MBFLP-238-Teaching-Kids-to-Think-P.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Thank you to our Sponsor – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Movie!</h3> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~bit.ly/beautifulday2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America’s most beloved neighbor. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~bit.ly/beautifulday2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to watch the trailer and find a theatre near you!</a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/teaching-your-kids-and-yourself-to-think-mbflp-238/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching Your Kids (and yourself) to THINK– MBFLP 238</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Teaching Your Kids (and yourself) to THINK– MBFLP 238

Hello, Friends!  Melanie’s come down with laryngitis this week so we’d like to offer this return to a frequent issue for Christians in conservative churches – Modesty! And we think you’ll find there’s more to it, and less of what you may expect, when you look back to the whole Bible. We hope you enjoy it!  In Christ  Hal and Melanie  One of the long-running controversies in conservative churches is the question of “modesty.” What does it mean, Biblically? How should we practice it? Is it just about “necklines and hemlines” or is there something more? Sometimes the subject has bad associations in people’s memory. Maybe they’ve encountered a legalistic application of the concept, and it left a bad taste in their mouth. And yet, we know that modesty is important for a Christian. We want the way we dress to reflect that we’re God’s people. We don’t want to tempt people to sin. But how can we consider the question without bogging down in legalistic stuff? Of course – go back and look at the biblical standard. Let’s see what the Word actually says and not just what someone interpreted. To The Word! Providentially, we were looking at one of these passages in our family devotions. In 1 Timothy 2:8-9, Paul is instructing Timothy on the organization of the church he’s planting. He wrote, “I desire therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety in moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good work.” Some people interpret that to mean women should not wear nice clothes. They shouldn’t try to be attractive. They shouldn’t wear jewelry or braid their hair. And on the surface the passage sounds like that, but other passages give it more context. For example, 1 Peter 3 is talking about relations of wives and husbands. In his word to the wives, Peter says (verse 3), “Do not let your adornment be merely outward–arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel—rather, let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.” And in verse five, he continues, “For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.” Here’s a significant point – Sarah was known for something. In Genesis 12, when she and Abraham were in Egypt, the Egyptians noticed Sarah. They noticed her beauty. They were staring at her. They were saying in their own language, “Wow. Check out that woman over there.” She attracted so much attention Abraham actually feared for his own life. Guess what? Sarah was at least 65 years old at the time.  Changing Perspective This is worth considering for a moment. Obviously Sarah was a woman who knew how to take care of herself, who knew how to dress well, who knew how to groom herself. This woman was like a supermodel, and 65 years old. And what does Peter say? Peter says, ladies be like Sarah–she was a godly woman. We’ve had friends who seemed to believe that “Dumpiness is next to holiness.” That “dowdy” is “godly.” And yet we have the example of Sarah to balance some of our interpretation. (There’s much more in the rest of the episode – it’s not just an issue for women!) The post Real Modesty (a redux episode) – MBFLP 236 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.  Click the icon below to listen.

Hello, Friends! Melanie’s come down with laryngitis this week so we’d like to offer this return to a frequent issue for Christians in conservative churches – Modesty! And we think you’ll find there’s more to it, and less of what you may expect, when you look back to the whole Bible. We hope you enjoy it! In Christ Hal and Melanie <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MBFLP-162-Modesty-1200x627-H.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> One of the long-running controversies in conservative churches is the question of “modesty.” What does it mean, Biblically? How should we practice it? Is it just about “necklines and hemlines” or is there something more? Sometimes the subject has bad associations in people’s memory. Maybe they’ve encountered a legalistic application of the concept, and it left a bad taste in their mouth. And yet, we know that modesty is important for a Christian. We want the way we dress to reflect that we’re God’s people. We don’t want to tempt people to sin. But how can we consider the question without bogging down in legalistic stuff? Of course – go back and look at the biblical standard. Let’s see what the Word actually says and not just what someone interpreted. <h3>To The Word!</h3> Providentially, we were looking at one of these passages in our family devotions. In 1 Timothy 2:8-9, Paul is instructing Timothy on the organization of the church he’s planting. He wrote, “I desire therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety in moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good work.” Some people interpret that to mean women should not wear nice clothes. They shouldn’t try to be attractive. They shouldn’t wear jewelry or braid their hair. And on the surface the passage sounds like that, but other passages give it more context. For example, 1 Peter 3 is talking about relations of wives and husbands. In his word to the wives, Peter says (verse 3), “Do not let your adornment be merely outward–arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel—rather, let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.” And in verse five, he continues, “For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.” Here’s a significant point – Sarah was known for something. In Genesis 12, when she and Abraham were in Egypt, the Egyptians noticed Sarah. They noticed her beauty. They were staring at her. They were saying in their own language, “Wow. Check out that woman over there.” She attracted so much attention Abraham actually feared for his own life. Guess what? Sarah was at least 65 years old at the time. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MBFLP-162-Modesty-1000x1500-V.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Changing Perspective</h3> This is worth considering for a moment. Obviously Sarah was a woman who knew how to take care of herself, who knew how to dress well, who knew how to groom herself. This woman was like a supermodel, and 65 years old. And what does Peter say? Peter says, ladies be like Sarah–she was a godly woman. We’ve had friends who seemed to believe that “Dumpiness is next to holiness.” That “dowdy” is “godly.” And yet we have the example of Sarah to balance some of our interpretation. (There’s much more in the rest of the episode – it’s not just an issue for women!) The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/real-modesty-a-redux-episode-mbflp-236/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Modesty (a redux episode) – MBFLP 236</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>. Click the icon below to listen.

Real Modesty (a redux episode) – MBFLP 236

Studies show that although children who have regular chores are more likely to be happy as kids and independent as adults, less than one out of three families expect their kids to help around the house. Only 28%! As a family of ten, we found that teaching our children to help out was a necessity. There are long-term benefits, too! This episode, we talk about why we need to give kids chores, and how we made it work.   Thank you to our Sponsor – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Movie! Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America’s most beloved neighbor.Click here to watch the trailer and find a theatre near you! The post Chores – Why and How – MBFLP 237 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.Click the icon below to listen.

Studies show that although children who have regular chores are more likely to be happy as kids and independent as adults, less than one out of three families expect their kids to help around the house. Only 28%! As a family of ten, we found that teaching our children to help out was a necessity. There are long-term benefits, too! This episode, we talk about why we need to give kids chores, and how we made it work. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MBFLP-237-Chores-FB.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MBFLP-237-Chores-P.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Thank you to our Sponsor – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Movie!</h3> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~bit.ly/beautifulday2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America’s most beloved neighbor. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~bit.ly/beautifulday2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to watch the trailer and find a theatre near you!</a> The post <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/chores-why-and-how-mbflp-237/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chores – Why and How – MBFLP 237</a> appeared first on <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network</a>.Click the icon below to listen.

Chores – Why and How – MBFLP 237

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