Let's Talk Homeschool
Episodes
#190 Devotional - Historic Route 66
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this short devotional, we encourage listeners to learn the big picture of the Bible (with its 66 books) in the same way you would want to know the ...
#189 Words of Wisdom from 26 Years of Homeschooling
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, we share a list of 26 words of wisdom (from 26 years of homeschooling) to help you have an awesome homeschool year.
#188 Can I Get an iWitness
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, I interview Doug Powell, author of the iWitness series. There are 8 books in this collection of beautifully illustrated, highly visual, ...
#187 Top 10 Reasons to Homeschool
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We actually have a list with hundreds of good reasons to homeschool. We picked ten of the top ones to share with you in this episode.
#186 Doing Family: Activities (part 8 of 12)
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue the "Doing Family" series by discussing extra-curricular activities and how to practically, intentionally, and best practice Deu...
#185 A Response to Shiny Happy People
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In July, I wrote a response to Amazon Prime's Shiny Happy People docuseries. In this podcast episode, Rachael and I talk with Ladd and April Lesh ...
#184 Movies and Meaning
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, we talk with David Webb, instructor with Apologia's Live Online Classes. We discuss how to be intentional about movie watching.
#183 Doing Family: Traditions (part 7 of 12)
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our "Doing Family" series by discussing family traditions - the ones that are started intentionally and the ones that happen nat...
#182 Devotional - The Only Person Who Can Forgive
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short devotional based on Luke 5:21
#181 Radically Intentional Parenting - A "Best of" Show
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of our most listened to shows are the 13 in this series titled: Radically Intentional Parenting. Those shows were aired a long time ago. So we wa...
#180 Exploring Creation with Earth Science
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, we talk with Rachael Yunis, author of Exploring Creation with Earth Science. Find out why lesson 13 in this course is her favorite. ...
#179 The Word in Motion
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I ask Rachael (my wife and author of The Word in Motion) six questions about the Bible curriculum she wrote.
#178 Why Study Science from a Creation Perspective?
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this show is Sherri Seligson, author of several Apologia courses including Exploring Creation with Marine Biology and General Science, 3r...
#177 Doing Family - Meal Times (part 6 of 12)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This series is titled "Doing Family." In this episode, we talk about one of the 4 Deuteronomy opportunities to "teach your children dil...
#176 Loving, Learning, Laughing
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a conference workshop by Rachael Carman titled "Loving, Learning, Laughing" and is presented in its entirety.
#175 Family - Our Best Apologia Ever
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share a presentation in its entirety by Davis from 2016 at the CHEA homeschool conference in Pasadena, CA.
#174 Doing Family, Obedience Training (part 5 of 12)
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#173 Devotional - The Glory of God Leads Us to Worship
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a short devotional based on 2 Chronicles 7:1-3
#172 Six Ways to Be a Super Hero Parent
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, we share six practical ways you can be a super hero parent to your children.
#171 Vicki Dincher - Creator of the Student Notebooks
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#170 Doing Family: Worship Time (part 4 of 12)
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#169 Homeschool Graduations
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
#168 The Revival Right in Front of You
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#167 Preschool Science - Exploring Creation Together
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wan...
#166 Homeschool Teachers are AMAZING
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a presentation by Davis given during Apologia's 2017 Home School Teacher Appreciation Day.
#165 Doing Family: When You Rise Up (part 3 of 12)
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 righ...
#164 Five Big Ideas from Charlotte Mason
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, we review big ideas about the Charlotte Mason teaching philosophy. We also explain three key differences between Charlotte Mason and tra...
#163 Exploring Creation with Mathematics
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, I talk with Kathryn Gomes, author of the Exploring Creation with Mathematics series for grades 1 to 6.
#162 Doing Family: Weekly Planning Time (part 2 of 12)
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#161 A Vision Realized
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#160 Homeschooling with Amazing Focus and Stunning Confidence
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
#159 EPOCH - The Rise and Fall of Education in the West
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 civiliza...
#158 Doing Family: Introduction (part 1 of 12)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
#157 Don't Bring Public School Home
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#156 Devo - The Lord's Prayer
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#155 The Let's Talk Homeschool Refresh
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
#154 Real Refreshment - The Podcast
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
#153 Goal Setting - Your One Big Thing
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#152 Why January is a Great Time to Start Homeschooling
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wor...
#151 Mary Remembers (A Christmas Dramatization)
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
#150 One of the Best Gifts for Your Kids
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 bel...
#149 Cooking in the Kitchen During the Holidays
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The long title for this episode is "Why cooking in the kitchen is a great family and homeschool activity during the holidays." I couldn't think of a s...
#148 Who Am I? (part 8 of 8) - The Ceremony
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes a 4-volume series called the What We Believe series. It's a worldview study endorsed by the late Chuck Colson. The second volume in...
#147 A Conversation with Apologia General Manager, Ladd Lesh
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, Davis talks with Ladd Lesh, the General Manager of Apologia Educational Ministries. He is a homeschool Dad of 9 kids. They talk about fa...
#146 Gutenberg, the Pilgrims, and the Bible
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first book Gutenberg produced in his newly invented printing press was the Bible. The primary book the Pilgrims used to teach their children to re...
#145 A Carman Family Thanksgiving
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our family LOVES the Thanksgiving holiday. In this episode, we share some of the traditions and activities we do to make it fun and memorable.
#144 Who Am I? (part 7 of 8) - The Challenge
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes a 4-volume series called the What We Believe series. It's a worldview study endorsed by the late Chuck Colson. The second volume in...
#143 Devotional - What's So Funny About Generosity?
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a devotional based on 2 Corinthians 9:7.
#142 Spotting a Homeschooler
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ON June 22, 2022, Apologia sponsored an article with the Babylon Bee, a satire site run by conservative Christians. They created an info-graphic title...
#141 The New Socialization
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peer pressure is real and powerful. It can cause a person to think and behave in ways that not in agreement with what they actually think and believe ...
#140 Our Top 10 Podcast Episodes
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first time we've ever listed our top shows. The great thing about podcasts is that you have easy access to the archives. We list the episo...
#139 Who Am I? (part 6 of 8) - The Sword
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes a 4-volume series called the What We Believe series. It's a worldview study endorsed by the late Chuck Colson. The second volume in...
#138 Four Signs of a Successful Education
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic were the three Rs of a successful education. Then things got worse. Some might say the current syst...
#137 Things to Think About in a Post-Roe World (part 2 of 2)
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of this discussion, we looked at 4 reasons the birth rate is declining in America. In this episode (part 2), we look at 4 positions a person...
#136 Things to Think About in a Post-Roe World (part 1 of 2)
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of this discussion, we look at 4 reasons the birth rate is declining in America. In part 2, we look at 4 positions a person can take on the ...
#135 Who Am I? (part 5 of 8) - The Feast
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes a 4-volume series called the What We Believe series. It's a worldview study endorsed by the late Chuck Colson. The second volume in...
#134 Devotional - The Wright Way to Rest
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wilbur and Orville Wright were real go-getters. They worked long, hard days, repeatedly persevering though obstacles and setbacks. Both men were passi...
#133 Homeschool Bootcamp
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you considering homeschooling? Have you started, but you find yourself struggling? Are you tired, lonely, and don't know where to turn? These are ...
#132 Top 10 Reasons to Homeschool
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This was such a fun episode to record. We love homeschooling, and literally have hundreds of reasons to share why it is the ideal way to raise, train,...
#131 Apologia Live Online Classes with Larry Blythe
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Larry Blythe, the director of Apologia's Live Online Classes since 2009. We discuss why this cutting edge technology works...
#130 Who Am I? (part 4 of 8) - The Altar
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes a 4-volume series called the What We Believe series. It's a worldview study endorsed by the late Chuck Colson. The second volume in...
#129 Three Reasons to Expect Another Spike in the Homeschool Population
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The homeschool population doubled in the fall of 2020. The main reason can be traced back to the COVID-19 and fears related to the pandemic. In this e...
#128 Micro-Schools, an Interview with David Hazel of My Father's World
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, I talk with David Hazel of My Father's World. We discuss the state of education in American, homeschools, and micro-schools.
#127 Closing Our Homeschool
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On June 2, 2022, I called Rachael into my office, sat her down, and took her hand. Then with tears in our eyes, I clicked "confirm" to officially clos...
#126 Who Am I? (part 3 of 8) - The Wooden Bird
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes a 4-volume series called the What We Believe series. It's a worldview study endorsed by the late Chuck Colson. The second volume in...
#125 Students Attacking Teachers
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first 142 days of the 2021-2022 Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school district, there were 290 reports of students attacking staff members. One r...
#124 Self-Paced Courses with Dan Martin
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes a product line of digital Self-Paced courses. In this show, online instructor Dan Martin joins me to explain how these work, what m...
#123 Be Patient and Smile
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Service companies are experiencing a staffing shortage, which means they can't take care of customers as fast as they would like. Unfortunately, many ...
#122 Who Am I? (part 2 of 8) - The Pocket Knife
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes a 4-volume series called the What We Believe series. It's a worldview study endorsed by the late Chuck Colson. The second volume in...
#121 Devotional - The Holy Spirit
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a super short devotional (barely 3 minutes long) based on Job 33:4.
#120 Only Two Options
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wide world of education has been changing through the years. Once upon a time, the issues school-age students faced weren't nearly as formidable a...
#119 Cancelling Disney+ and Other Woke Subscriptions
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the not-so-secret news that Disney is going full-blown woke, many people have cancelled their Disney+ subscriptions. This is well and good, but w...
#118 Leadership Lessons Learned in the Trenches
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When working with people, you should expect that conflict will be inevitable. But combat is optional. So what are some practical tips? I believe that ...
#117 Who Am I? (part 1 of 8) - Sasha's Choice
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes a 4-volume series called the What We Believe series. It's a worldview study endorsed by the late Chuck Colson. The second volume in...
#116 - You Are a Homeschool Hero
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You are a homeschool hero. As a matter of fact, you are “da bomb”! (That’s a good thing.) Your family believes in you. Now it’s time to start ...
#115 Home School Teacher Appreciation Day
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is your day: Home School Teacher Appreciation Day. Listen to this presentation that Davis gave in April 2015 titled: Homeschool Teachers Are Da'...
#114 Exploring Creation with Mathematics
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Kathryn Gomes, the author of a new elementary level math curricula published by Apologia. It's called: Exploring Creation...
#113 What is Evil in Culture that We Need to Stop or Resist?
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is #4 in a 4-part series where we are asking questions about culture. In this show, we ask what is bad or evil in culture that we need to stop or...
#112 Are You on a School Waiting List?
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A large number of families have opted out of public school, which we believe is good. Many parents made a decision to send their kids to private schoo...
#111 Homeschooling by Force, Fear, or Faith
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many families start their homeschooling journey with a providential two-by-four over the head. In other words...by force. Then doubts and fears creep ...
#110 The Young Explorer Series by Jeannie Fulbright
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannie Fulbright is the author of 7 elementary level science textbooks published by Apologia. In this show, Jeannie answers several questions about t...
#109 What's Broken in Culture that We Can Restore?
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 3rd in a 4-part series in which we look at questions related to culture. In this episode, we ask what is broken in culture that we can wor...
#108 The Vaccine Hot Potato
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you even remember what your opinion on vaccines was prior to COVID? In this show, we take you back to June of 2019 when the New York City school sy...
#107 Eight Who Lived Like They Were Dying, pt. 8 of 8, Jim Elliot
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last in an 8-part series on missionary biographies. I think we saved one of th best for last. In this show, you will hear about the life o...
#106 The Ultimate Homeschool Planner
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, Rachael explains how The Ultimate Homeschool Planner works. They are authored by Deb Bell and published by Apologia specifically develop...
#105 What's Missing in Culture that We Can Contribute?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second in a four-part series where we are asking what's good, missing, broken, and evil in our culture. In this episode we focus on what i...
#104 It's Not Easy to Climb Smooth Mountains
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Americans tend to like things to be quick and easy. This certainly applies to meals (think microwaves, cereal, and "instant" oatmeal). What about home...
#103 Eight Who Lived Like They Were Dying, #7 of 8 (Amy Carmichael)
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This show is part of a series of missionary biographies presented by Pastor Jerry McCaghren (Rachael's dad). This one is on the life of Amy Carmichael...
#102 What's Good in Culture that We Can Promote?
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's good in culture today that we can promote, protect, and celebrate? This is the first in a series of four related questions that we'll answer.
#101 Devotional - The Cups of Communion
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a short devotional based on Matthew 26:27–28.
#100 Eat the Frog - Goal Setting
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to goal setting, have you ever heard of the concept called "Eat the frog?" In this show, we explain what it means and how it works so th...
#99 Eight Who Lived Like They Were Dying, #6 of 8 - Mary Slessor
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a series of missionary biographies as presented by Rachael's dad and preacher, Jerry McCaghren. In this show, he shares the life of missionary...
#98 Advent - The Incarnation
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The incarnation may be the biggest mystery of the Christian faith. In this episode, we unpack some thoughts on this topic from author J.I. Packer from...
#97 Holiday Baking
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Christmas holiday season. And what could be better than to spend time cooking and baking with family. In this show we share some of what happ...
#96 Know. Be. Live. An interview with John Basie, part 2 of 2
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
IN this show, we continue our conversation with John Basie, the author and general editor of a new book titled: Know. Be. Live.
#95 Know. Be. Live. An Interview with John Basie, part 1 of 2
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with John Basie, the author and general editor of a new book titled: Know. Be. Live.
#94 A Carman Family Thanksgiving
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our family loves Thanksgiving. We will have 18 at our house for the week. In this show, we share some of our family plans, activities, and traditions ...
#93 Why Creation-Based Science?
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Apologia publishes Creation-based science curriculum. But there are other options based on different worldviews. In this show, we give a brief overvie...
#92 Prayer Focus #10 of 10
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 10th and final prayer focused podcast for 2021. In this show, we pray that homeschooling can be a way for the Gospel of Christ to be share...
#91 Eight Who Lived Like They Were Dying, part 5 of 8 (Hudson Taylor)
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 5 in a series of 8 missionary biographies. This episode covers the life of Hudson Taylor.