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Let's Talk Homeschool

Davis and Rachael Carmanapologia.com
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
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#59 Prayer Focus, pt. 1&2 of 10

During the summer of 2020, the team at Apologia prayed every day for the homeschooling movement. We were focused on four specific prayer requests. This year—in 2021—we want to invite you to join us in a new prayer initiative. Each month we’re going to focus on one specific prayer for the homeschooling community and the movement we represent collectively. Today we’re going to look at the first two of the ten prayers on our list.

Mar 08, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 59

#58 Radically Intentional Parenting (part 9 of 12) - Fashion Statements

In this 12-part series on Radically Intentional Parenting, we’re talking about issues in a chronological order as much as possible. That is, we’re addresses topics as they most likely come to you. Part 1 was an introduction. Then in parts 2 through 8, we covered church, meal times, discipline, family size, K12 Education, extra-curr. activities, and sleepovers. Today in part 9, you are most likely at a point when your kid started asking about tattoos, ear or body piercings, bikinis, or other fash...

Feb 22, 202120 minSeason 3Ep. 58

#57 What School Choice Will Parents Make in 2021?

The homeschool market doubled from 2019 to 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was largely the reason for this significant demographic shift. Will all the newbies be one and done? Will the homeschool population remain flat? Or will there be another surge of new families that decide enough is enough and make the jump to home education? In this episode, we paint four possible scenarios. We even go out on a limb and make a bold prediction.

Feb 08, 202124 minSeason 3Ep. 57

#56 - You Can Do This and It's Good for Your Kids

Most reports agree that the homeschool community grew from 3 million to 6 million this last August. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic was largely the catalyst causing families to decide to give homeschooling a try last fall. We want to share two important messages to everyone today. 1) You can do this. And 2) It’s good, really good for your kids.

Jan 25, 202122 minSeason 3Ep. 56

#55 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 8 of 12, Sleepovers

In this 12-part series on Radically Intentional Parenting, we’re talking about issues in a chronological order as much as possible. That is, we’re addresses topics as they most likely come to you. Part 1 was an introduction. Then in parts 2 through 7, we covered church, meal times, discipline, family size, K12 Education, and extra-curr. activities. Today in part 8, you are most likely at a point when your kid got their first invitation to a sleepover. Do you let them go? Are these nothing but in...

Jan 11, 202118 minSeason 3Ep. 55

#54 Big Rocks and Goal Setting

Happy New Year. It’s 2021. January is a month when people commonly make resolutions and goals for the year. We love engaging in this annual practice. Today, we’d like to share some of the details in our goal setting with hopes that you will take away some new and practical ideas. We'll look at long-term, medium term, short-term, and now-term strategies.

Jan 04, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 54

#53 Mary Remembers - A Christmas Special

Today is December 21st. 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.

Dec 21, 202028 minSeason 2Ep. 53

#52 Christmas Special

It’s here. We are officially starting the Advent season. As a matter of fact, we’re already in the second week of Advent. 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 often a time of gift giving…and receiving. So how can you help your family, and especially the little ones, focus more on the real reason for the season and not get caught up in all the stuff? In this show, we shar...

Dec 07, 202015 minSeason 2Ep. 52

#51 Thanksgiving Special

It’s Thanksgiving. What do you have planned for this week? We love Thanksgiving, and on this show we share some of our Thanksgiving family traditions and why this holiday is one of our absolute favorites.

Nov 23, 202015 minSeason 2Ep. 51

#50 Radically Intentional Parenting (part 7 of 12) - Extracurricular Activities, Including Sports

This is part 7 of a 12-part series on Radically Intentional Parenting. Part 1 was an introduction. Then in parts 2 through 6, we covered church, meal times, discipline, family size, and K12 Education. Now you are most likely at a point when your kids are getting more involved in extra curricular activities. It’s real easy to overcommit. So how do you choose between soccer, tee-ball, ballet, piano, taekwondo, 4-H, math club, chess club, and the myriad of other options. How do you decide what to s...

Nov 09, 202023 minSeason 2Ep. 50

#49 The Routine, Rhythm, and Flow of the Day

You may have heard homeschooling referred to as a lifestyle. That’s great, but maybe right now you’re just trying to figure out how to have structure, order, or some kind of routine to each day. And the kids just aren’t cooperating. So how can you “go with the flow” yet still have a rhythm that you and your kids can enjoy as you spend all this time together and work to educate them at home? Tips and practical advice included in this episode.

Oct 26, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 49

#48 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 6 of 12 - K-12 Educational Options

In this 12-part series on Radically Intentional Parenting, we’re talking about issues in a chronological order as much as possible. Part 1 was an introduction. Then in parts 2 through 5, we covered church, meal times, discipline, and family size. Now you are most likely at a point when you need to make decisions about how your kids will be educated. Will you choose public school, private school, or homeschool? What should be considered in this important decision? Is there an ideal? We'll help wa...

Oct 12, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 48

#47 The Tidal Wave of Homeschooling is Here

When the shelter-at-home orders were put in place in March of 2020, millions of families suddenly found themselves in a mandatory trial run of homeschooling. As the weeks turned into months and a new school year approached, a large number of these families decided to stay the course and continue educating their kids at home. Curriculum providers, like Apologia, found themselves struggling to supply the increased demand for resources. Homeschooling was already the most significant educational mov...

Sep 28, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 47

#46 Kids, Kids, and More Kids (pt 2 of 2)

This show is part of the Radically Intentional Parenting series. This is part 2 where we talk about things you should consider when it comes to having more kids including giving control back to God.

Sep 21, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 46

#45 Kids, Kids, and More Kids (pt 1 of 2)

This is part 5 of a 12 part series titled Radically Intentional Parenting. In this series, we’re talking about issues in a chronological order as much as possible. That is, we’re addresses topics as they most likely come to you. Part 1 was an introduction. Then in parts 2, 3, and 4, we covered church, meal times, and discipline, respectively. By now a couple has one or two kids and is facing that big question about whether to stop having babies or go for one more. Very few are looking at having ...

Sep 14, 202018 minSeason 2Ep. 45

#44 Devo. - A Brief Theology of Time

This episode is a short devotional about TIME with scripture references from Psalm 90:12, Genesis 1:1, Ephesians 2:10, James 4:14, Psalm 90:9, Proverbs 27:1, and Ephesians 5:15-16.

Aug 31, 20205 minSeason 2Ep. 44

#43 Three Tips for Rookies

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many new homeschooling families. Are you one of the millions of brand new homeschoolers? If so, then this episode is for you. We present three tips that we wish we knew when we started our own homeschooling journey. We're hoping this helps you get off to a good start in this new school year.

Aug 17, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 43

#42 Butterfly Gardens

Our family loves butterflies. We have had a butterfly bush in our yard for 15+ years, and it definite attracts the butterflies. Several years ago, Rachael planted some milkweed, and eventually raised some Monarch butterflies. That was such an exciting project, that we turned a whole section of our front yard into a bonifide butterfly garden complete with milkweed, butterfly bushes, and more. Now every August and September, Rachael leads our family on a wonderful adventure of raising butterflies ...

Aug 10, 202020 minSeason 2Ep. 42

#41 COVID-19 Changes Education Forever, pt 2 of 2

COVID-19 has shaken parents and the educational system to their core. The pandemic has proven to be a disruption of epic proportions, interfering with public and private education, health care, government services, businesses large and small, churches, travel, sports, entertainment, international trade, and more. In this 2-part series, we take a closer look at the pandemic’s effects on K-12 education.

Jul 27, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 41

#40 COVID-19 Changes Education Forever, pt 1 of 2

COVID-19 has shaken parents and the educational system to their core. The pandemic has proven to be a disruption of epic proportions, interfering with public and private education, health care, government services, businesses large and small, churches, travel, sports, entertainment, international trade, and more. In this 2-part series, we take a closer look at the pandemic’s effects on K-12 education.

Jul 13, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 40

#38 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 4 of 12, DISCIPLINE

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard work. It’s so hard that some parents essentially throw in the towel and let it happen to them rather than taking the bull by the horns and being proactive and intentional. It may seem easier, but trust us. You really don’t want to be a random, whatever kind of parent. In this episode, we talk about Discipline. What practical advise would you give to a parent who wants to break their child’s will without breaking their spirit. How can we get to t...

Jun 22, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 38

#37 Feel the Freedom

Homeschooling is often viewed as for the few, a minority, the called. Many homeschooling parents are an independent lot, comfortable with blazing new trails or taking the path less traveled. In the past few months, every family in America (and the world for that matter) have experienced what I call a mandatory trial run of homeschooling. Now everyone can say they did this at least once in their lives. Stories are surfacing reporting anywhere from 22 to 60% of parents plan to continue this fall. ...

Jun 08, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 37

#36 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 3 of 12, Meal Times

Welcome to part 3 in a series titles RADICALLY INTENTIONAL PARENTING. Today we want to talk about Family Meal Times. In Deut 6, parents are told to teach their kids to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Then it gives four times to do this teaching. When you rise up, when you lie down, when you walk along the way, and when you sit down. I’m thinking some good “sit down” opportunities are meal times. Why is it important to be intentional about this aspect of family life?...

May 25, 202020 minSeason 2Ep. 36

#35 Let's Really Talk Homeschool

In March and April, millions of parents faced a mandatory trial run of homeschooling. Literally every family in America was forced to figure out school-at-home, parent-directed education, and homeschooling in one way or another. I’m sure parents learned quite a bit during this time. Some realized just how hard their kid’s teachers worked. Others discovered how inefficient the brick and mortar education model really is. And still others got to know their kids in a whole new way – maybe even liked...

May 11, 202027 minSeason 2Ep. 35

#34 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 2 of 12, Family Worship

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard work. It’s so hard that some parents essentially throw in the towel and let it happen to them rather than taking the bull by the horns and being proactive and intentional. We’ve all seen the results of this kind of random, que sera, whatever parenting. In this episode, we talk about church, devotions, and family worship. Why is it important to be intentional about this aspect of family life?

Apr 27, 202014 minSeason 2Ep. 34

#33 High School - Thinking Out of the Box

When you homeschool, your kids may be in 3rd grade math, 4th grade science, and 5th grade writing. The point is, assigning a grade level isn’t that helpful. But what about high school? Should your student automatically graduate when they are 17 or 18 years old? What about taking a Gap Year? And what is this thing called a Super Senior Year? Hear the stories of how each of our kids had a very different high school experience, and you just might start thinking out of the box too.

Apr 13, 202018 minSeason 2Ep. 33

#31 Radically Intentional Parenting, part 1 of 12 - Introduction

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard work. It’s so hard that some parents essentially throw in the towel and let it happen to them rather than taking the bull by the horns and being proactive and intentional. We’ve all seen the results of this kind of random parenting. But starting a discussion about intentional parenting can be like pressing some hot buttons. So another title for today’s show could be Hot Button Parenting. That’s your heads up. But remember that everything we disc...

Mar 23, 202019 minSeason 2Ep. 31

#30 Tribute to 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.

Mar 09, 202019 minSeason 2Ep. 30
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