Are you interested in all-weather climbing opportunities for yourself and your family? Have we got a conversation for you! Odyssey is Green Bay's first indoor climbing gym, and will provide everybody - from beginners to long-time climbers - the chance to have fun and find their next adventure! Odyssey has roped climbing (Autobelays, top-rope, and lead), bouldering, fitness equipment, yoga, and fitness/climbing classes. Join Tina for this fascinating conversation with Ben Ganther! Episode Links: ...
Sep 15, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 18
As homeschooling families, any source of ideas, support, or ways to do things faster or more efficiently are GREATLY appreciated. Join Tina and Christy as they have a wide-ranging conversation with Leigh Nguyen from Little by Little Homeschool. We know you will be blessed! Episode Links: Little by Little Homeschool Website Little by Little Homeschool Conference website Little by Little Homeschool Blueprint Little by Little Homeschool Podcast Little by Little Homeschool YouTube Channel The Homesc...
Sep 01, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Well, as Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr said, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." There are changes in store for The Homeschool Loft, but things will keep on keeping on, just a bit differently. Please enjoy this conversation with Tina and Christy about what is going on with The Homeschool Loft, as well as the LoftCast. There are changes afoot, but they are G*d-ordained, and ALL GOOD THINGS! Episode Links: Steve and Christy's Homestead Listing - As-of 8/17/2025, the Oswald Homeste...
Aug 15, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Homeschooling is hard. Let's be honest. LIFE can be hard. Sometimes, we need help to get through and to figure things out. If you are a believer, working with someone with that same foundation of belief is critical. Enjoy this fascinating conversation between Christy and Tina as they talk with Allison and Tiffany from Infinite Healing, and the counseling and health services they provide, both in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area, as well as online to those in other areas. Episode Links: Infinite Hea...
Aug 01, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 15
How do you manage the various subject matters our kids need to learn? Is that even how we should think about it? Join Tina and Christy as they dig deeply into the various subjects that make up the kaleidoscope of subjects, starting with the root of all learning - READING! An interesting discussion of the various approaches to how children learn to read. Reading truly is the key to becoming a lifelong learner, and that's our goal as homeschooling parents, isn't it? But what is the key? Be patient...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Motherhood and homeschooling can feel very isolating at times. Kristen Strong, whose authored books include 'Girl Meets Change' and 'When Change Finds You', also compiled the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness. She writes as a friend walking alongside you in your lonely season to a more helpful, hopeful destination. She loves sharing laughs, long talks, and meaningful stories with family and friends while holding a cup of strong black tea. She and her US Air Force veteran husband, Dav...
Jul 01, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 13
How does your child learn best? Are they visual? Are they readers? Every child is different, and every child will have a learning style that works best for them. And who knows what works best for them? Their PARENTS! Join Tina and Christy for this informative, insightful discussion about the state of government schooling compared with the flexibility that home education provides. Episode Links: Fleming And Mills 1992 Study (PDF) 8 Great Smarts for Home Schoolers Gardner's Theory of Multiple Inte...
Jun 15, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Motherhood is an amazing journey, but it should not be done alone! There are many businesses geared toward working with mothers. Join Tina and Christy as they talk with Andrea Renkas and Britney Suttner, sisters who started The Motherhood Alliance (along with Fit Moms On The Move) as they talk about how the sisters have pulled together a collection of businesses that are focused on serving moms and families. Episode Links: The Motherhood Alliance Web Page Motherhood Alliance Dye-Free and Allergy...
Jun 01, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
If you have been homeschooling for any length of time, you know the feeling when you realize something just ... isn't ... working . The reading curriculum that came so highly recommended just isn't working out. The math program you just adore is causing more frustration than you can understand. What do you do? What caused it? Join homeschooling veterans Tina Hollenbeck and Christy Oswald for this in-depth discussion about their successes and failures in homeschooling when the curriculum just isn...
May 15, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Do you have a learner who has challenges? Have you wondered what resources are available to you so you can get the answers you seek? Join Tin and Christy as they have a conversation with Anne Schauman from the Alternative Center for Education. Their mission is to provide educational services to individuals with learning differences. They strive to equip these individuals with the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at wor,k and in the community. Their goal is to d...
May 01, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Do you have a student who is interested in not only going on to college or other post-secondary education, and is also driven to learn now? Join Tina and Christy for a SECOND coverstaion about dual enrollment opportunities, this episode with Ron Jung with Palatine Hall, which is aligned with Christian Halls, International. This fascinating conversation will open your eyes to ALL the possibilities available today! Episode Links: Palatine Hall Ron's Email Address - rjung@palatineinstitute.org Ron'...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Do you have a student who is interested in not only going on to college or some other post-secondary education who is also one of those driven students who wants to get started right now? Well, this episode will give you a wealth of information. Adam Landenberger, the Associate Director of Dual Enrollment Services with the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay joins Tina and Christy to talk about the program, its options, and how it can benefit your student! Episode Links: UWGB Dual Enrollment Aca...
Apr 01, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Dana K. White joins Tina and Christy to talk about her new book, "Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House", a book that tells us that, While emphasizing that yes, neatness and order have their place and aren’t without merit, she sheds winsome, biblical light on the true Source of godliness, confidence, peace, and rest. (Hint: we can’t find it on our own, no matter how spotlessly scrubbed our countertops are.) This powerful, impactful conversation will bless you in your daily life, whether you ...
Mar 15, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Lynn, a board-certified cognitive specialist, joins Tina and Christy to talk about how she addresses the root causes of some of the challenges that children might face in their educational progress and success. She brings her years of experience and excellence to helping children achieve their full potential. Join Tina and Christy for this fascinating deep dive into how our children's brains develop, grow, mature, and learn and what is possible to help them grow and develop! Episode Links: Brain...
Mar 01, 2025•49 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Kids Life Coaching. Social Emotional Learning. What is it? How does it work? Join Tina and Christy as they have a fascinating talk about what Empowered Minds Kids Studio in Appleton, Wisconsin is, what kids life coaching is, and how it can benefit your children! Episode Links: Empowered Minds Kids Studio Web Site Empowered Minds Kids Studio Facebook Page Empowered Minds Kids Studio Instagram Page The Homeschool Loft The Homeschool Resource Roadmap The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail...
Feb 15, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 4
You have an athlete in the family, and they want to play competitive sports on your local Public High School team. What to do? Well, if you live in Wisconsin, we have an answer for you! In Wisconsin, the law was changed in 2015 to allow home school students to participate on Public high school teams! Join Tina and Christ as they talk with Nicki Jeske about the process she went through getting her sons connected to their local high school sports programs. Please note: The links below are only gen...
Feb 01, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 3
You did the work. You homeschooled your children and launched them out into the world. Congratulations!!! And now, they've blessed you with grandchildren, and lo and behold, they have chosen to homeschool their children! That's the hope and goal, right? Well, now you not only have to navigate the world of being the parent of an adult child, but also how to help, counsel, and guide your children in their homeschooling journey while respecting their boundaries. Please join Christy and Tina as they...
Jan 15, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The Valley Home Schooler's group in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin operates the VHS Resource Lending Library. This amazing resource lets you borrow and check out a wide variety of books, manipulables, and other resources to make your homeschooling journey easier! Join Christy and Tina as they talk with Jennifer Beltran of the Valley Home Schooler's Resource Lending Library! Episode Links: Valley Home Schoolers Resource Library Facebook Page The Homeschool Hub Facebook Group (Private group) Libib Li...
Jan 01, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Have you been wondering what options there are for families for Christian education? This episode will help you with that question! Tina and Christy talk with Sherri Baierl and Jeremy Johnson about an upcoming event in the Green Bay area, the Christian Education Expo, taking place on January 25th, 2025. Join them as they talk about the event, the purpose of SERVE Wisconsin, and how you can join them, and become involved! Episode Links: SERVE Wisconsin Website SERVE Wisconsin Events Page Christia...
Dec 15, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Did you know, there are such things as private lending libraries? No? Neither did I, until we had this incredible conversation with Sara Masarik! She is the curator of the Plumfeld Lending Library in northeastern Wisconsin. Join Tina and Christy as they talk not only about the Plumfeld Library, but also about private lending libraries in general, homeschooling, the loss of classical literature in our society, and MANY other topics! Episode Links: Plumfeld Lending Library Facebook Page Plumfeld a...
Dec 01, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Well? What does the law say about homeschooling in Missouri in 2024? Listen along as Tina and Chris talk through the changes passed and enacted in Missouri in 2024 with Danielle Dent-Breen. This is an episode that is so important to listen through, even if you are not from Missouri. We all know that the various state legislatures are always looking for ways to be ... more involved ... in the lives of homeschooling families. Our best defense is knowledge and staying informed about what is going o...
Nov 15, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 22
As Homeschooling parents, how often have we all heard it - "don't you worry about the socialization of your children?" Well, we all know how untrue this is, but if you want to find more outlets for the creativity of your kids, or if you are looking for ways to get them involved in different activities, have we got a great show for you! Join Tina and Chris as they have a great conversation with Sherrill Revolinski, Tricia Adams, and Tammy Brunette as they talk about the myriad of options availabl...
Nov 01, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Audio dramas. Book. Plays. Movies. Acting. Writing. Producing. Darby Kern has been involved in many different aspects of both faith-based and secular entertainment for a long time. Join Christy and Tina for an amazing discussion about the many different ways to get involved in faith-based books, audio dramas, and other dramatic pursuits. Episode Links: "Unshackled" Radio Drama The Jake Muller Adventures Web Site The Jake Muller Adventures YouTube Channel The Jake Muller Adventures Facebook Page ...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What is Tentmakers? Their stated purpose is "To select and train uncommon leaders." Listen along as Tina and Chris talk with area leader Chuck Salibi as he talks about the mission of Tentmakers, as well as how it can make you as well as your children better trained to go out into the world and encourage a world in need of some "salt and light." Episode Links: Tentmakers Web Site Tentmakers Facebook Page Tentmakers Phone Number - 1.800.989.TENT(8368) Contact Chuck Salibi - chuck@tentm.org or 920-...
Oct 01, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Please join Tina and Christy, along with their guests Erin Walton and her daughter Lauryn Gindl, as they discuss graduating homeschoolers, growing up with a vaccine injury, launching a child with unique needs AND abilities, and service dogs! This discussion is fascinating, and informative and will keep you listening for this EXTRA-LARGE LoftCast 2.0 episode! Episode Links: Fields of Favor Six Feet to Independence Lauryn Gindl Amazon Author Page The Homeschool Loft The Homeschool Resource Roadmap...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We have all heard about AI in one way or another. But what is it? How can our kids learn more about this transformative technology? How will it affect the future? Please join Tina, Christy, and Producer Steve (who has a career in Software Development) for this interesting, sometimes challenging, and informative discussion about all things AI, and the revolutionary program she created, d'Skills, to teach students about AI and how it can prepare them for the future. Show Links: d'Skills Website d'...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 17
As a homeschooling family, or a traditional schooling family, have you decided that, at least for one of your kids, a 4-year college degree isn't the best path for them? Or do you have a kiddo who is leaning more to the construction trades as a career path? Or are you just interested to know what other options are out there? And, does getting paid to go to school sound like a good deal? Then this episode has a LOT of information that you will be interested in! Join Tina and Chris for a fascinati...
Aug 15, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Do you have a student who has expressed an interest in getting an appointment to one of our nation's military academies? Or possibly pursuing a college scholarship via ROTC and going on to a military career? Then this two-part episode has some vital information that will help you in your quest! Please enjoy part 2 of this very involved process. Episode Links : US Naval Academy US Air Force Academy US Air Force Admissions Website West Point Academy West Point Application Website US Coa...
Aug 01, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Do you have a student who has expressed an interest in getting an appointment to one of our nation's military academies? Or possibly pursuing a college scholarship via ROTC and going on to a military career? Then this two-part episode has some vital information that will help you in your quest! Please enjoy part 1 of this very involved process. Episode Links : US Naval Academy US Air Force Academy US Air Force Admissions Website West Point Academy West Point Application Website US Coast Guard Ac...
Jul 15, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 14
It happens to all of us eventually. Your children will grow up, you will graduate them, and they will be launched out into the world. But you become an "Empty Nester" when the last one launches. What then? Join us for this insightful conversation between Tina and Chris as they discuss their journey to becoming Empty Nesters. Episode Links: The Homeschool Loft The Homeschool Resource Roadmap The Homeschool Loft contact email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com...
Jul 01, 2024•51 min
