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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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Dear God, Please Heal Mommy’s Cancer

Dr. Gamblin talks with Barbara McCoskey about her book, a beautiful resource that has brought comfort to many families who are dealing with cancer: ‘Dear God, Please Heal Mommy’s Cancer’. One family’s journey through the eyes of a child is a photo journal of a young mom’s battle with breast cancer and the fears and struggles they faced as a family and how they dealt with them. Her story is told through the eyes of her 7-year-old daughter. It will encourage you or a loved one who is facing this difficult diagnosis.

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Reap What You Sew – Part 2

Dr. Deb Waterbury shares her passion about the ladies of Malawi and the project she has started there with teaching these ladies principles of good business management and how to sew. Learn about her documentary, Reap What You Sew.

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Reap What You Sew – Part 1

Dr. Deb Waterbury shares her passion about the ladies of Malawi and the project she has started there with teaching these ladies principles of good business management and how to sew. Learn about her documentary, Reap What You Sew.

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