#179 The Word in Motion
In this episode, I ask Rachael (my wife and author of The Word in Motion) six questions about the Bible curriculum she wrote.
Jul 10, 2023•26 min
Let's Talk Homeschool
Join Davis and Rachael Carman as they talk all about the homeschool journey–the highs, the lows, the challenges, the victories, and everything in between. By God’s grace, this adventure of a lifetime — called home education — has been very good for their family. Join the homeschool discussion every two weeks and be encouraged, challenged, and inspired.
Brought to you by Apologia
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episodes
#178 Why Study Science from a Creation Perspective?
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?
Jul 03, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 178
#177 Doing Family - Meal Times (part 6 of 12)
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.
Jun 26, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 177
#176 Loving, Learning, Laughing
This is a conference workshop by Rachael Carman titled "Loving, Learning, Laughing" and is presented in its entirety.
Jun 19, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 176
#175 Family - Our Best Apologia Ever
In this episode, we share a presentation in its entirety by Davis from 2016 at the CHEA homeschool conference in Pasadena, CA.
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 175
#174 Doing Family, Obedience Training (part 5 of 12)
We continue our series titled "Doing Family" with a look at Ephesians 6:1-4, and the importance of getting a handle on teaching our kids to obey. This is very important work for a parent, and you want to get their heart, not just their behavior. We offer some practical tips to do this well and enjoy being in the trenches.
Jun 05, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 174
#173 Devotional - The Glory of God Leads Us to Worship
This episode is a short devotional based on 2 Chronicles 7:1-3
May 29, 2023•6 min•Season 5Ep. 173
#172 Six Ways to Be a Super Hero Parent
In this show, we share six practical ways you can be a super hero parent to your children.
May 22, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 172
#171 Vicki Dincher - Creator of the Student Notebooks
In this episode, we talk with Vicki Dincher, creator of the Apologia Student Notebooks. She tells us how the idea for the Student Notebooks came to be, the features and benefits of this resource, and some subtle but important differences between the 7th and 8th grade Students Notebooks and the ones for high school students.
May 15, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 171
#170 Doing Family: Worship Time (part 4 of 12)
In this part of the Doing Family series, we discuss family worship. What is it? Why is it important? How can you do it well? And much more. We believe it's one of the most important things you can include in your family routines.
May 08, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 170
#169 Homeschool Graduations
In this episode, I present a homeschool graduation speech that I've given a few times. It's titled: Learn, Live, and Defend the Faith.
May 01, 2023•14 min•Season 5Ep. 169
#168 The Revival Right in Front of You
In February, a revival unexpected started at Asbury College - a small college in a sleepy little town of Kentucky. This is great news, and many people were paying attention and asking what this could mean and how this could influence good change in our culture. It turns out that a revival has been underway right in front of us for 40-50 years. Tune in and find out what we're talking about.
Apr 24, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 168
#167 Preschool Science - Exploring Creation Together
In this show, I interview Rachael Yunis, the author of Apologia's new preschool science course. If you have preschool aged children, then you will want to listen and learn about this exciting new curriculum and how to use it in your homeschool.
Apr 17, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 167
#166 Homeschool Teachers are AMAZING
This is a presentation by Davis given during Apologia's 2017 Home School Teacher Appreciation Day.
Apr 10, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 166
#165 Doing Family: When You Rise Up (part 3 of 12)
We continue our 12-part series called "Doing Family" in this episode. We discuss morning routines and how to get the day started on the right foot by focusing on good and setting a happy and peaceful tone in the home. Oh. And we talk about morning responsibilities.
Apr 03, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 165
#164 Five Big Ideas from Charlotte Mason
In this show, we review big ideas about the Charlotte Mason teaching philosophy. We also explain three key differences between Charlotte Mason and traditional classical education.
Mar 27, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 164
#163 Exploring Creation with Mathematics
In this show, I talk with Kathryn Gomes, author of the Exploring Creation with Mathematics series for grades 1 to 6.
Mar 20, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 163
#162 Doing Family: Weekly Planning Time (part 2 of 12)
This is a 12-part parenting series titled: Doing Family. In this episode, we discuss the value and importance of making sure you schedule a time each week for Mom to get a break and do some planning.
Mar 13, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 162
#161 A Vision Realized
We look back at the spring of 2020 when Apologia's vision was realized for two months. And what is our vision? We want to see millions of families all around the world homeschool their kids from birth all the way through high school graduation.
Mar 06, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 161
#160 Homeschooling with Amazing Focus and Stunning Confidence
Homeschooling is hard work. And we want you to be able to do this with confidence. Then there's so many things to keep up with: the kids, the house, the family, yourself. In this show, we offer 5 moves to help you homeschool with amazing focus and stunning confidence.
Feb 27, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 160
#159 EPOCH - The Rise and Fall of Education in the West
Kevin Swanson is the author of EPOCH - The Rise and Fall of the West. His book looks at the church, culture, law, science, and other areas of civilization during the last 2000 years. In this show we focus on the rise and fall of education providing a concise look at how things have changed through the years when it comes to education.
Feb 20, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 159
#158 Doing Family: Introduction (part 1 of 12)
This is the introduction to a new 12-part parenting series titled: Doing Family. We give a quick preview to the 10 topics we'll cover between this introduction and the summary (part 12 of 12).
Feb 13, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 158
#157 Don't Bring Public School Home
It's a very real temptation to bring your own public or private school experience home. After all, it's all you know. But homeschooling is meant to be significantly different (and better) than the public or private school options. In this show, we share some practical tips to help show you how to NOT bring the failing system into your homeschool experience.
Feb 06, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 157
#156 Devo - The Lord's Prayer
This is a devotional based on Matthew 6:9. Hallowed by Thy Name. How will our daily lives be impacted if we recognize and declare that God is holy? In this short devotional, I offer four possibilities.
Jan 30, 2023•5 min•Season 5Ep. 156
#155 The Let's Talk Homeschool Refresh
In this show, Davis & Rachael share some tweaks you will experience with the podcast this year. They also disclose some of the topics and series you can expect to hear throughout the year.
Jan 23, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 155
#154 Real Refreshment - The Podcast
In this show, we talk about Rachael's other podcast. It's called Real Refreshment. And there are all kinds of changes and big news announcements to make about the show, its content, how often a new show drops, and the partner we teamed up with to add promotional horsepower.
Jan 16, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 154
#153 Goal Setting - Your One Big Thing
In this year's goal setting episode, we discuss your one big thing. This is the one goal or action item that you want to get done this week that will make all the difference in the world. Decide what that one thing is, and for heaven's sake, get it done this week. After all, you said it will make all the difference in the world toward achieving your goals for the year.
Jan 09, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 153
#152 Why January is a Great Time to Start Homeschooling
In this episode, we talk about why January is a great time to start homeschooling. We also give some practical ways on how to make a January start work well for you and your children.
Jan 02, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 152
#151 Mary Remembers (A Christmas Dramatization)
This is our Christmas gift to you. A dramatization of the Nativity story by Rachael Carman. We also include an original song from the perspective of one of Jesus's siblings titled: This Brother of Mine. We hope you enjoy.
Dec 23, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 151
#150 One of the Best Gifts for Your Kids
It's Christmas, which is a gift-giving time of the year. So while people are talking about good gifts to give others, we decided to reveal what we believe is one of the best gifts you can give your kids. See if you can figure it out before we spill the beans.
Dec 19, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 150
Hosted on Spotify for Creators (Anchor)
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast