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In His Arms

When the doctor pronounced, “You have cancer,” Michael Bradford’s world turned upside down. He knew his life would change forever. He didn’t expect to embark on a spiritual journey. Survival required acceptance of his own weakness and reliance on the strength of God. Lifted in the everlasting arms, he struggled down paths of darkness to a haven in the light of God’s love.

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Urban Center of Influence

The Honey Guide, this bird sounds so innocent but indeed its not. It lays its eggs in woodpecker’s nest. The fledgling then kills the baby woodpeckers and take the nest for its own. During curriculum corner we discuss how nice it is to take vacations and trips while homeschooling. Don’t miss our interview with Brad Mills and how he is spreading the gospel through urban centers of influence.

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The Ways of God

How can you keep the pests away from your garden? We discuss organic ways to do this. Then we talk about the required standardized testing and how that looks to a homeschool. We interview Dr. Allen Shepherd about his book The Ways of God. Dr. Shepherd has become one of our teachers in our Virtual Highschool.

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Social Media and Homeschool – Part 2

Aphids, those tiny white specs that get on your plants. What lessons can we learn from them? One of the pros we discuss in our Curriculum Corner is the discipline issue. And discipline or lack of it can be a problem in both, a traditional school and a home school. We conclude our show with part 2 of our interview with Lulu Carter Orenzow.

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Social Media and Homeschool – Part 1

Caddisflies are unique creatures. An interesting study of these creatures can have your students making little cases with sand, stones or small bit of leaves and twigs. All week we are going to be discussing the pros and cons of homeschooling vs. traditional schooling. Our guest is Lulu Orenzow, who has a thriving homeschool co-op using social media for communicating park meet-ups and other events.

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Two Tablets For Your Marriage

In this archived show we talk about Dr. Tony Hart’s book, Two Tablets for Your Marriage. You will find this interview a practical blessing. His book has plenty to think about and apply to a covenant relationship.

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Hope of Survivors – Part 2

Have you ever tried to walk on water? How about skiing on water? Today’s topic is about the small animals that have mastered walking on water. You’ll enjoy how Dr. Tucker connects this to spirituality. During Curriculum Corner we discuss one of the more challenging subjects and that is high school math courses. Finally, we conclude with the second half of our interview with Dr. Martin Webber. Parental discretion is advised.

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Hope of Survivors – Part 1

During our devotion we talk about the relationship between Mussels and Basilisk. For an experiential learning connection, we suggest recycling mussel shells and making them into candle holders or plaques. During Curriculum Corner we explore ways to help high school age students write a thesis paper. Next, we begin an interview with Dr. Martin Weber, who has founded an organization to help those who have experienced clergy abuse. Parental discretion is advised.

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May I Prey Upon You – Part 2

Sawflies are such a pest but yet they too have their redeeming qualities. One of them is the food they provide for other creatures. We continue our discussion about homeschooling high school students, and how Homeschool Companion can help. We then return to our interview with Sandy Kirkham and her book, Let Me Prey upon You. Her types of experiences never end well. It all has to do with the sin problem. Parental discretion is advised.

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May I Prey Upon You – Part 1

Today we talk about the beautiful Goldenrod (often thought to be ragweed) flower. God has given so many wonderful and varied things for our enjoyment. During Curriculum Corner we discuss all of the reasons one might choose to homeschool their high school aged student. Our guest, in the second half of the show, is Sandy Philips Kirkham. Her book is about the experience she had as a sixteen-year-old being pursued by the pastor. Parental discretion is advised.

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