Heart & Soul Homeschool – Details, episodes & analysis

Tim Barton, homeschool dad and the President of WallBuilders, joins Emilie for this special Thanksgiving episode of Heart & Soul Homeschool. The two chat about the true story of Thanksgiving and why it's so important that we make sure our kids understand our nation's history.

Tim Barton is the President of WallBuilders and spends countless hours researching the truth of America’s founding and exposing the lies regarding our history that currently permeate our society. Tim’s ability to tell the story of America’s past, while helping audiences understand how that connects to the present and what steps should be taken for the future, has inspired audiences nationwide.  He is also a contributor for the Epoch Times, and a frequent guest on numerous television and radio programs.

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Megan Rolofson is the Audio Drama Coordinator for Adventures in Odyssey at Focus on the Family.  She joins Emilie to talk about the beloved radio drama:  Adventures in Odyssey and how it can be a fantastic resource for homeschool families.  

To learn more about Adventures in Odyssey and to start your free trial membership to the Adventures in Odyssey Club, visit https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/homeschool/

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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This week, Christine Agin, Co-Founder and Board Chair, Bitterroot Heritage Academy returns and brings along Brad Rhodda, Pastor, Light of the Valley Church. They tell the incredible story of how God brought them together to share a vision that is ministering to their community in amazing ways. 

If you're challenged and encouraged by their testimony, we hope you'll share this episode with your pastor and be on the lookout for ways that your church could partner with a Christian school or homeschool group! 

Learn more about Bitterroot Heritage Academy (including their "sponsor a child" program) at https://bitterrootheritageacademy.org/

Be sure to follow the Making the Leap podcast for more on Christian K-12 education!  https://makingtheleap.buzzsprout.com/

Inspired to start your own homeschool group or Christian school?  The Herzog Foundation can help.  Find resources here:  https://hfschoolbox.com/

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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In this very special episode of Heart & Soul Homeschool, Emilie joins forces with Christine Stigall from the Making the Leap podcast to bring you the incredible story of Christine Agin, Co-Founder and Board Chair of Bitterroot Heritage Academy. Christine, a dedicated homeschool mom, answered God's call to start a private Christian school and as you hear her testimony of God's faithfulness and provision amidst constant challenges, we hope you'll be inspired to take action in your community as well!

Learn more about Bitterroot Heritage Academy (including their "sponsor a child" program) at https://bitterrootheritageacademy.org/

Be sure to follow the Making the Leap podcast for more on Christian K-12 education!  https://makingtheleap.buzzsprout.com/

Inspired to start your own homeschool group or Christian school?  The Herzog Foundation can help.  Find resources here:  https://hfschoolbox.com/

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Podcast Description: This week Sara Radginski from Blessed Homeschool joins Emilie to chat about her Prayer Challenge for homeschool moms. There's no better way to start your homeschool year than committing to prayer and Sara has just the encouragement you'll need to get started and to be consistent - don't miss this one!

Sara Radginski is a former high school math teacher turned entrepreneur turned homeschool mom. She can be found at blessedhomeschool.com, on YouTube @blessedhomeschool and on Instagram @blessedhomeschoolblog. Shop her online store, Homeschool Style Company, at https://homeschoolstyleco.com/product-category/all-products/

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Natalie Haber is back this week to talk about her ministry for mothers:  Flourish.  She and Emilie discuss what true Christ-centered community is and ideas for how you can create it in your own life.
 
Natalie Haber, founder of Flourish and Haber House ministries, is a passionate Christ follower, married to Bruce, and mom to five incredible children. She is a homeschool veteran with children ranging from graduated all the way down to elementary school. Natalie loves to declare what the Lord has done in her life and in her family. She doesn’t have all the answers, but hopes to point you to the One who does. Natalie loves to encourage you to listen to the Lord, by giving vision and practical ideas as you create your own unique life giving home.  Flourish is a Christ-centered ministry, focused on encouraging and equipping mothers to flourish in their relationship with God, their families, and their communities. From community groups, workshops and events, and online content, we hope to walk alongside you as you flourish for the glory of the Lord.
 
For more from Natalie, visit https://www.haberhouse.org/ or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @flourishministrieskc

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Natalie Haber is Emilie’s guest this week.  They dive into the tricky topic of handling differences in conviction about education within our families and the body of Christ.  You’ll be encouraged as you listen to Natalie’s story of how the Lord brought her (now a homeschool mom) and her husband (a public school administrator) to a place of unity that has (and continues to!) bless their family. 

Natalie Haber, founder of Flourish and Haber House ministries, is a passionate Christ follower, married to Bruce, and mom to five incredible children. She is a homeschool veteran with children ranging from graduated all the way down to elementary school. Natalie loves to declare what the Lord has done in her life and in her family. She doesn’t have all the answers, but hopes to point you to the One who does. Natalie loves to encourage you to listen to the Lord, by giving vision and practical ideas as you create your own unique life giving home.  Flourish is a Christ-centered ministry, focused on encouraging and equipping mothers to flourish in their relationship with God, their families, and their communities. From community groups, workshops and events, and online content, we hope to walk alongside you as you flourish for the glory of the Lord.

For more from Natalie, visit https://www.haberhouse.org/ or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @flourishministrieskc

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Dr. Lisa Dunne returns this week to discuss the University that she founded based on the principles of homeschooling: Chula Vista Christian University. You will be blown away as you hear about the University's mission and their truly industry disrupting method of "Circles, not rows. Dialogue, not lecture. Higher education for the next generation."

Dr. Lisa Dunne is an industry disruptor in the field of education. In addition to founding Chula Vista Christian University, she has launched 32 national K to 12 homeschool academies that are dedicated to rescuing the next generation from the toxic traits of traditional education. She is a dynamic, award-winning educator, author, and speaker with 25 years of classroom experience.

She holds a Ph.D. in human development from Fielding Graduate University, a Master's degree in communication studies from Regent University, a Master’s degree in human and organizational systems from Fielding Graduate University, and undergraduate degrees and minors in humanities, secondary education, and musical theater from Thomas Edison State College and Miami-Dade College.

Dr. Dunne is passionate about the transformative power of Christian education, the primacy of the local church, and the stable family as the cornerstone of healthy culture. She is an expert in Gen Z educational methodology and psychosocial development, and she enjoys facilitating local church and community workshops to help parents, teachers, and faith-based institutions better equip the next generation for academic success, relational resilience, and career readiness.

She has now been married to her British husband, Adrian, for 33 years. They have two intelligent and compassionate homeschool graduates, Ethan and Cymone, who are their true résumé. Dr. Dunne finds great joy in coaching and teaching all generations, helping them discover God’s purpose and plan for their lives. ​

Follow Dr. Dunne and her work on Instagram @drlisadunne, @chulavistau and @academicrescuemission.

Dr. Dunne's Podcast, The Communication Architect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-communication-architect/id1475338366

Academic Rescue Mission: https://www.academicrescuemission.com/

Chula Vista Christian University: https://www.cvcu.us/

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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This week Emilie and her guest, Dr. Lisa Dunne, discuss the reality that parents (Christian parents included!) have outsourced the care and discipleship of their children. The consequences are devastating, but you'll be inspired by Dr. Dunne's encouragement that we CAN turn things around in this generation! She also offers a concrete way forward for churches through the Academic Rescue Mission - you'll want to get this information into the hands of your church leadership ASAP!

Dr. Lisa Dunne is an industry disruptor in the field of education. In addition to founding Chula Vista Christian University, she has launched 32 national K to 12 homeschool academies that are dedicated to rescuing the next generation from the toxic traits of traditional education. She is a dynamic, award-winning educator, author, and speaker with 25 years of classroom experience.

She holds a Ph.D. in human development from Fielding Graduate University, a Master's degree in communication studies from Regent University, a Master’s degree in human and organizational systems from Fielding Graduate University, and undergraduate degrees and minors in humanities, secondary education, and musical theater from Thomas Edison State College and Miami-Dade College.

Dr. Dunne is passionate about the transformative power of Christian education, the primacy of the local church, and the stable family as the cornerstone of healthy culture. She is an expert in Gen Z educational methodology and psychosocial development, and she enjoys facilitating local church and community workshops to help parents, teachers, and faith-based institutions better equip the next generation for academic success, relational resilience, and career readiness.

She has now been married to her British husband, Adrian, for 33 years. They have two intelligent and compassionate homeschool graduates, Ethan and Cymone, who are their true résumé. Dr. Dunne finds great joy in coaching and teaching all generations, helping them discover God’s purpose and plan for their lives. ​

Follow Dr. Dunne and her work on Instagram @drlisadunne, @chulavistau and @academicrescuemission.

Dr. Dunne's Podcast, The Communication Architect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-communication-architect/id1475338366

Academic Rescue Mission: https://www.academicrescuemission.com/

Chula Vista Christian University: https://www.cvcu.us/

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

#homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity

This week Emilie sits down with Ricky and Autumn Sands to chat about the homeschool co-op they started at their church and its huge impact on their congregation and community. 

Pastor Ricky and his wife, Autumn, met while studying at Missouri Western State University. They have two boys named, Finnegan and Charlie and a baby girl named Eloise.  Ricky has a degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Juvenile Delinquency. While working as a Juvenile Officer the Lord called him to full time ministry. Ricky is passionate about God's Word, the Church and telling the world about Jesus. He fully embraces the title of "Coffee Snob", enjoys spending time with his family, road trips, picking on a guitar, writing, and reading books by dead guys.  He has been slowly pursuing furthered education at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as each season of life allows for it.

Autumn has a background in Public Relations & Marketing and felt the call to homeschool her children from day one. She is passionate about home education and discipleship, living a toxin free lifestyle, enjoys Christmas all year around, and Branson is her happy place!

For more information on the co-op, contact First Baptist Church of Weston:  fbcwestonmo.com

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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