In this show, we talk with David Webb, instructor with Apologia's Live Online Classes. We discuss how to be intentional about movie watching. 

In this show, we talk with David Webb, instructor with Apologia's Live Online Classes. We discuss how to be intentional about movie watching.

#184 Movies and Meaning

We continue our "Doing Family" series by discussing family traditions - the ones that are started intentionally and the ones that happen naturally.

We continue our "Doing Family" series by discussing family traditions - the ones that are started intentionally and the ones that happen naturally.

#183 Doing Family: Traditions (part 7 of 12)

This is a short devotional based on Luke 5:21

This is a short devotional based on Luke 5:21

#182 Devotional - The Only Person Who Can Forgive

Some of our most listened to shows are the 13 in this series titled: Radically Intentional Parenting. Those shows were aired a long time ago. So we wanted to bring them back to the top with this repeat of the introduction. Here's all the shows in the series so that you can quickly go back in time and listen to them at your convenience. #31, 34, 36, 38, 45, 46, 48, 50, 55, 58, 60, 64, and 72.

Some of our most listened to shows are the 13 in this series titled: Radically Intentional Parenting. Those shows were aired a long time ago. So we wanted to bring them back to the top with this repeat of the introduction. Here's all the shows in the series so that you can quickly go back in time and listen to them at your convenience. #31, 34, 36, 38, 45, 46, 48, 50, 55, 58, 60, 64, and 72.

#181 Radically Intentional Parenting - A "Best of" Show

In this show, we talk with Rachael Yunis, author of Exploring Creation with Earth Science. Find out why lesson 13 in this course is her favorite. 

In this show, we talk with Rachael Yunis, author of Exploring Creation with Earth Science. Find out why lesson 13 in this course is her favorite.

#180 Exploring Creation with Earth Science

In this episode, I ask Rachael (my wife and author of The Word in Motion) six questions about the Bible curriculum she wrote.

In this episode, I ask Rachael (my wife and author of The Word in Motion) six questions about the Bible curriculum she wrote.

#179 The Word in Motion

Our guest in this show is Sherri Seligson, author of several Apologia courses including Exploring Creation with Marine Biology and General Science, 3rd Edition. The main theme in this episode is WHY to teach science from a creation-based vantage point?

Our guest in this show is Sherri Seligson, author of several Apologia courses including Exploring Creation with Marine Biology and General Science, 3rd Edition. The main theme in this episode is WHY to teach science from a creation-based vantage point?

#178 Why Study Science from a Creation Perspective?

This series is titled "Doing Family." In this episode, we talk about one of the 4 Deuteronomy opportunities to "teach your children diligently." This one is when you sit. And meal times are a wonderful time to experience what we call Deuteronomy 6 moments. There's planning, shopping, cooking, eating, clean up, and all the details associated with each. Oh, and don't forget what should be obvious: No digital devices at the table.

This series is titled "Doing Family." In this episode, we talk about one of the 4 Deuteronomy opportunities to "teach your children diligently." This one is when you sit. And meal times are a wonderful time to experience what we call Deuteronomy 6 moments. There's planning, shopping, cooking, eating, clean up, and all the details associated with each. Oh, and don't forget what should be obvious: No digital devices at the table.

#177 Doing Family - Meal Times (part 6 of 12)

This is a conference workshop by Rachael Carman titled "Loving, Learning, Laughing" and is presented in its entirety.

This is a conference workshop by Rachael Carman titled "Loving, Learning, Laughing" and is presented in its entirety.

#176 Loving, Learning, Laughing

In this episode, we share a presentation in its entirety by Davis from 2016 at the CHEA homeschool conference in Pasadena, CA.

In this episode, we share a presentation in its entirety by Davis from 2016 at the CHEA homeschool conference in Pasadena, CA.

#175 Family - Our Best Apologia Ever

Let’s Talk Homeschool is a podcast hosted by Davis and Rachael Carman. They have been homeschooling their seven kids since 1996. As of 2022, all seven have graduated from their family homeschool and are in college or have already graduated. IOW, by God's grace, this adventure of a lifetime — called home education — has been very good for their family. They believe if there was ever a time to homeschool, it is now!  This podcast is sponsored by Apologia Educational Ministries 

I have been enjoying this podcast from Episode 1, and I keep sharing episodes with others! The “don’t stop at high school part 1,” is really resonating with me. Our oldest is in 8th grade, and every week our family is fielding questions related to “are we really going to homeschool through high school???” It’s so hard not to jump ship out of fear; it’s hard not to sound judgmental when I give reasonings for continuing to homeschool through high school; and it’s hard to watch teens go down the same-old-path of waywardness bc they are being led by their peers and society, not their families. 

I am so appreciative of Davis and Rachael’s BOLDNESS to speak out and speak up. “Socialization” is scary. People who advocate for socialization honestly don’t understand what they are advocating for. 

I look forward to all of the Let’s Talk Homeschool episodes. Please keep them coming!!

Such BOLd truths!

Thank you for being brave and speaking truth. Your show is a true blessing. Keep up the amazing work!!

Don't stop at highschool

Let’s Talk Homeschool is a podcast hosted by Davis and Rachael Carman. They have been homeschooling their seven kids since 1996. As of 2022, all seven have graduated from their family homeschool and are in college or have already graduated. IOW, by God's grace, this adventure of a lifetime — called home education — has been very good for their family. They believe if there was ever a time to homeschool, it is now! This podcast is sponsored by Apologia Educational Ministries

Let's Talk Homeschool

This is part two (and the conclusion) of the story about how God used a providential two-by-four to get us started in this adventure of home education.

This is part two (and the conclusion) of the story about how God used a providential two-by-four to get us started in this adventure of home education.

LTH #003 - Me? Homeschool?, part 2

In this episode, we AFFIRM your decision to homeschool. There will be plenty of people (family, friends, and strangers) who will not support your decision to take this path less traveled. But Davis and Rachael will not be on that list. They firmly support your decision to homeschool.

In this episode, we AFFIRM your decision to homeschool. There will be plenty of people (family, friends, and strangers) who will not support your decision to take this path less traveled. But Davis and Rachael will not be on that list. They firmly support your decision to homeschool.

LTH #004 - Affirm

Why is it that so many families stop homeschooling when their kids get to high school? Is it because they don’t think homeschooling in high school is serious enough? Is it because they want their kids to get a “real” diploma? What’s going on here? We discuss the benefits of continuing to home educate your students all the way to high school graduation. This episode is part 1 of 2.

Why is it that so many families stop homeschooling when their kids get to high school? Is it because they don’t think homeschooling in high school is serious enough? Is it because they want their kids to get a “real” diploma? What’s going on here? We discuss the benefits of continuing to home educate your students all the way to high school graduation. This episode is part 1 of 2.

#15 Don't Stop at High School, part 1

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Some people think of it as a mere speed bump on the way to Christmas. We love Christmas, but we also love Thanksgiving. Today, we want to share one of our favorite Thanksgiving family traditions. We actually start this one November 1st and keep it going every day up to Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Some people think of it as a mere speed bump on the way to Christmas. We love Christmas, but we also love Thanksgiving. Today, we want to share one of our favorite Thanksgiving family traditions. We actually start this one November 1st and keep it going every day up to Thanksgiving Day.

#20 Thanksgiving Tree

This is a unique episode meant to encourage you. It's a short devotional to fill a week while you wait for the next regularly scheduled show. This devotional is based on John 7:37-38.

This is a unique episode meant to encourage you. It's a short devotional to fill a week while you wait for the next regularly scheduled show. This devotional is based on John 7:37-38.

LTH #005.5 - Devotional - Is Life Squeezing You Like a Sponge?

It’s here. We are officially starting the Advent season. We hope you have plans to enjoy this holiday season, remember and ponder the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and make some good memories with loved ones. Christmas is also a time of gift giving…and receiving. So how can you help your little ones focus more on the real reason for the season and not get caught up in all the commercialization that is brightly displayed in front of them at stores?

It’s here. We are officially starting the Advent season. We hope you have plans to enjoy this holiday season, remember and ponder the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and make some good memories with loved ones. Christmas is also a time of gift giving…and receiving. So how can you help your little ones focus more on the real reason for the season and not get caught up in all the commercialization that is brightly displayed in front of them at stores?

#22 Christmas Special - I Shall Not Want

It’s Thanksgiving. As a matter of fact, this episode is being published a week early in order to make sure you have plenty of time to hear it before Thanksgiving Day. We love Thanksgiving, and today we want to share some of our other Thanksgiving family traditions and why this holiday is one of our absolute favorites.

It’s Thanksgiving. As a matter of fact, this episode is being published a week early in order to make sure you have plenty of time to hear it before Thanksgiving Day. We love Thanksgiving, and today we want to share some of our other Thanksgiving family traditions and why this holiday is one of our absolute favorites.

#21 Thanksgiving Traditions

Has it ever struck you as odd that pets are not allowed in school? I guess it makes sense in many regards. But what kid wouldn’t love to have their pet sitting on the floor next to their desk while they do their writing assignment or take their math test. What do you think? Should homeschooling families be intentional about letting their family pet be an integral part of their students study time? In this episode, we talk about why we believe pets should be allowed to go to school…at least to homeschool. 

Has it ever struck you as odd that pets are not allowed in school? I guess it makes sense in many regards. But what kid wouldn’t love to have their pet sitting on the floor next to their desk while they do their writing assignment or take their math test. What do you think? Should homeschooling families be intentional about letting their family pet be an integral part of their students study time? In this episode, we talk about why we believe pets should be allowed to go to school…at least to homeschool.

LTH #014 - Pets in School

This is a short, five-minute devotional based on Ephesians 3:17-18.

This is a short, five-minute devotional based on Ephesians 3:17-18.

LTH #012 - Devotional, Rooted in Christ

In this show, we talk about ways to instill a love of learning in the hearts, minds, and attitudes of your children. After all, wouldn't it be great if your kids actually loved school (and learning) — especially when they are homeschooled?

In this show, we talk about ways to instill a love of learning in the hearts, minds, and attitudes of your children. After all, wouldn't it be great if your kids actually loved school (and learning) — especially when they are homeschooled?

LTH #009 - Love of Learning

Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year. And for good reason. I hope you and your family have been able to slow down some and take in the true and full meaning of the Advent season. In order to help, today’s podcast is a Christmas devotional. Enjoy.

Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year. And for good reason. I hope you and your family have been able to slow down some and take in the true and full meaning of the Advent season. In order to help, today’s podcast is a Christmas devotional. Enjoy.

#23 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

This episode is a devotional based on Psalm 37.

This episode is a devotional based on Psalm 37.

#25 Devotional - Psalm 37

Most kids start school around age 5 or 6 years old. And the first big accomplishment that parents and teachers are tracking is when the student can read. The pressure is on big time from day one. Will their kindergartener or first grader succeed or fail in this area? How will parents react if their little one struggles? What about the child? How much pressure do they end up feeling? We have seven children. We’ve been there. We look forward to setting you free with wisdom, data, experience, and perspective.

Most kids start school around age 5 or 6 years old. And the first big accomplishment that parents and teachers are tracking is when the student can read. The pressure is on big time from day one. Will their kindergartener or first grader succeed or fail in this area? How will parents react if their little one struggles? What about the child? How much pressure do they end up feeling? We have seven children. We’ve been there. We look forward to setting you free with wisdom, data, experience, and perspective.

#29 When Should You Expect Kids to Read?

Today is December 23rd. Christmas is practically here folks. And we’ve got a special gift for you today. Today’s show includes a dramatization of the Christmas story called Mary Remembers. After the presentation, you can listen to an original song from the perspective of one of Jesus’s siblings called “This Brother of Mine” — written and composed by Anne MacCallum. The show will close with a gospel message.

Today is December 23rd. Christmas is practically here folks. And we’ve got a special gift for you today. Today’s show includes a dramatization of the Christmas story called Mary Remembers. After the presentation, you can listen to an original song from the perspective of one of Jesus’s siblings called “This Brother of Mine” — written and composed by Anne MacCallum. The show will close with a gospel message.

#24 Mary Remembers

This show takes a broad and sweeping look at the idea of celebrating the milestones of homeschooling. Don't miss the big and small moments that  you get to experience together as a family on this adventure of a lifetime that we call home education.

This show takes a broad and sweeping look at the idea of celebrating the milestones of homeschooling. Don't miss the big and small moments that  you get to experience together as a family on this adventure of a lifetime that we call home education.

LTH #008 - Celebrate

Homeschooling is hard and scary. You certainly don’t want to mess up your kids worse than they already are and prove to all your critics that you can’t do this. It really is easy to mess up in the frenzy of it all. We want to help you succeed and avoid making these common mistakes, so listen and take note of six top mistakes that homeschooling families often make.

Homeschooling is hard and scary. You certainly don’t want to mess up your kids worse than they already are and prove to all your critics that you can’t do this. It really is easy to mess up in the frenzy of it all. We want to help you succeed and avoid making these common mistakes, so listen and take note of six top mistakes that homeschooling families often make.

#19 Top Mistakes Homeschoolers Make

Chris Davis

Chris Davis passed away in October 2019. He was very instrumental in our own homeschooling journey in so many ways. In this episode, we share some of the ways that Chris and his ministry (The Elijah Company) shaped the start and continuation of our homeschooling adventure. 

Chris Davis passed away in October 2019. He was very instrumental in our own homeschooling journey in so many ways. In this episode, we share some of the ways that Chris and his ministry (The Elijah Company) shaped the start and continuation of our homeschooling adventure.

#30 Tribute to Chris Davis

It seems like every year we hear stories of teachers going on strike. It happens in Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and many other cities, big and small. People often have strong feelings of support or frustration with teacher strikes. What about homeschool teachers? Do they ever go on strike? In this episode, we discuss the issues related to burnout, wanting to quit, or when a homeschool teacher just needs more of something (appreciation or purpose) to keep going.

It seems like every year we hear stories of teachers going on strike. It happens in Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and many other cities, big and small. People often have strong feelings of support or frustration with teacher strikes. What about homeschool teachers? Do they ever go on strike? In this episode, we discuss the issues related to burnout, wanting to quit, or when a homeschool teacher just needs more of something (appreciation or purpose) to keep going.

LTH #011 - Teacher Strikes

Once upon a time, we envisioned our kids getting on a little yellow school bus and going away for 6-7 luxurious hours each week day.  Yet these buses pick up kids at early morning hours when the sun hasn’t even come up yet. Our society is already sleep deprived, so would you really put your innocent 4, 5, or 6 year old on one of these vehicles at six-something in the morning? What better opportunity does homeschooling provide? 

Once upon a time, we envisioned our kids getting on a little yellow school bus and going away for 6-7 luxurious hours each week day.  Yet these buses pick up kids at early morning hours when the sun hasn’t even come up yet. Our society is already sleep deprived, so would you really put your innocent 4, 5, or 6 year old on one of these vehicles at six-something in the morning? What better opportunity does homeschooling provide?

#18 Early Morning Bus Rides

Why is it that so many families stop homeschooling when their kids get to high school? Is it because they don’t think homeschooling in high school is serious enough? Is it because they want their kids to get a “real” diploma? What’s going on here? How valuable would you rate a homeschool diploma? Davis and Rachael certainly have their answer to this question. This episode is part 2.

Why is it that so many families stop homeschooling when their kids get to high school? Is it because they don’t think homeschooling in high school is serious enough? Is it because they want their kids to get a “real” diploma? What’s going on here? How valuable would you rate a homeschool diploma? Davis and Rachael certainly have their answer to this question. This episode is part 2.

#16 Don't Stop at High School, part 2

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