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Homeschool Companion

Homeschool Companion – Lifetalk Radio ·

2025/06/25

Just because summer is here and school is out, does not mean that learning needs to stop. Discover how to help your kids continue to learn through home school activities. Whether you homeschool full time or part time, Homeschool Companion can help you be a great teacher...

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The Right To Be Forgotten

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2025/04/18

Did you, or someone you know, do a dumb thing when you were a young person? You are trying to get a job, but digital records keep haunting you. How do you get those skeletons out of the cyber closet? Dr. Gamblin shares her research along with an excerpt from Radiolab.

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The Girl and Her Noble Steed – Part 2

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2025/04/17

Our devotional today is about blood. For our craft, we made an edible cell model. Incorporating food, humor, and joy in learning is what every child needs. As much as possible, allow your child to make choices concerning their learning. During our interview, meet Ofe and join her on an extraordinary journey as she dares to conquer an exhilarating race unlike any other. When her cherished home and family face threats, Ofe summons all her courage and relies on her unwavering faith to protect what she

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The Girl and Her Noble Steed – Part 1

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2025/04/16

Today's fascinating worship topic is the lobster's balance. The theme of God's creative powers is present throughout all our lessons. During Curriculum Corner, we stress the importance of teaching children to be part of their own learning. Then, we step into the heartwarming world of "The Girl and Her Noble Steed," where miracles unfold on every page as we interview the author, Kirthana Fanning.

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When Persecution Comes – Part 2

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2025/04/15

Today's devotion is about the fascinating yet unassuming bird, the Quail. Did you know that Quail spend most of their lives in a relatively small area, with groups of 8 to 25 birds common in a single covey? Next, we conclude our interview with Charles Crismier and his book When Persecution Comes. This book is a sobering wake-up call to all followers of Christ for genuine heart preparation, providing hope in perilous times.

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When Persecution Comes – Part 1

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2025/04/14

Today, we discussed meteorites and comets and looked at how we can incorporate the topic into a unit study. Then, we discussed what you can do when your children won't listen to you. You will learn a lot from our interview with Charles Crismier and the topic of persecution. Shockingly, this persecution is invading the West and America, yet most Christians are unprepared.

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21 Ways to Forgive

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2025/04/11

In his book 21 Ways to Forgive, Wes Daughenbaugh explains the why and how of forgiveness. Listen to this interview as Wes Daughenbaugh uses Biblical truth, practical advice, tools, and techniques, ranging from how to forgive when no one is asking for forgiveness to making forgiveness a feast.

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On Being a Filmmaker

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2025/04/10

Water Beetles are always a fascination for anyone who does a stream study. Take your young people to a creek with some nets and buckets, and let them study these amazing creatures. Our interview is with Veronica DiPippo. Her story will inspire aspiring filmmakers. Veronica is a multi-award-winning filmmaker. Her most recent project, FATHER RYAN: A HIGHER CALL, a docu-drama about the life of heroic Catholic priest Father Patrick Ryan, won Best Documentary and Best Director at the 2023 Cannes World

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He Named Him Adam

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2025/04/09

The title of today_s devotional is Special Feet. We will be looking at animal tracks during Arts-n-Crafts. Next, we think about the phrase "What Would Jesus Do?" and how we can apply that phrase to our teaching. We follow with our interview with Marc Aramian about his most recent project, the film He Named Him Adam. This film is about Regina, who, after an abortion, suffered from crippling depression for nine years ending her marriage, derailing her career ambitions, and leading her to the brink of

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Hospitality – Part 2

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2025/04/08

Have you ever heard of Blennies? Listen today, and you will learn what they are and how you can interest your child in them. During Curriculum Corner, we examine the concept that _Children learn best when they play._ Then, we continue our interview with Annie McCune. She believes hospitality is about learning to love strangers with God's help. His church can grow meaningfully if we follow this "practice." However, it will cease to grow if we forget this important tool. I know I need more practice

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Hospitality – Part 1

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2025/04/07

During our devotional, we discussed leadership and the importance of instilling in our children that to be a good leader, you must be a good follower. Even during Arts-n-Crafts, we did a leadership activity. During Curriculum Corner, we discussed your teaching philosophy. Our guest, Annie McCune, helps us understand God's loving Spirit and the Gift of Hospitality. Are you using it?

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Kick Start – Part 2

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2025/04/03

Have you ever pondered the giraffe? God must have a wonderful sense of humor to create the giraffe. Listen and share about a fun giraffe craft. During Curriculum Corner, we talk about the Eclectic philosophy of homeschooling. Then, we conclude our interview with Dr. Tom Thompson. As an adult with no real plan, his self-absorbed lifestyle led to divorce, financial stress, and physical injuries. It seemed to be one thing after another. Was this how life was meant to be lived?

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Kick Start – Part 1

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2025/04/02

Our devotional today is about the Golden Eagle. Our goal is to give you ideas of how to integrate history, science, and spirituality into every subject. During Curriculum Corner, we examine how to do your own Unit Study. Then, we begin our interview with Dr. Tom Thompson. Like many, Tom Thompson felt he could not catch a break. With obstacles and setbacks from a very early age, including growing up in a broken home and the early death of his father, he struggled to find meaning and purpose.

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Cupcakes – Part 2

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2025/04/01

Does the young child know that the adults in their lives are planning for the best for them? Caregivers and parents should prayerfully plan the best mental, spiritual, and physical for each child. Take seriously your thought of becoming a caregiver for a child; it will be the most important job you will ever do. Then we interview Gigi Buttler. As a young child, Gigi knew that to succeed, she had to work hard and offer a service that people wanted to buy. At age seven, she sold eggs out of her little

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Cupcakes – Part 1

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2025/03/31

An anonymous guest shares what a good Daycare experience would be. She comes from a wealth of experience having been a Daycare provider. What do you do about tears at the separation? What are the basic rules? How do you keep the environment safe? These and many more ideas will be shared. Our guest, Gigi Butler, shares her success story, hard-won business acumen, and the life-changing inspiration she has gained from a challenging life. Each chapter includes a delicious dessert recipe for cupcakes and

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Legal Help

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2025/03/28

Jenny, Johnny, and James are so ecstatic that God has healed their little dog. And the story that evening is exciting as Jenny_s two fictious characters figure out a way to save their friends who are prisoners of war in an old castle. That naturally connects to castle building. Brad Dacus, today_s guest, earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. Brad founded the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) in 1997. PJI has since grown into one of the largest Christian non-profit

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The Potter Series – Part 2

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2025/03/27

The blind crabs of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, are a great example of adaptation. We explore the topic in depth during Arts-n-Crafts. We look at Montessori for our homeschooling philosophy. Then, we go into part 2 of our interview with Dawn Stephens. Each unique vessel in each book provides biblical truths and lessons, and the series unfolds, symbolizing God's unique mission for every person.

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The Potter Series – Part 1

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2025/03/26

Just the other day, a skunk surprised me when I opened the door to let the cat out. During Arts-n-Crafts, we think and learn about skunks. During Curriculum Corner, we discuss the classical approach to homeschooling. Our guest, Dawn Stephens, helps us dive into the enchantment of 'The Potter Series,' an inspiring compilation of faith-based children's picture books. This beautifully illustrated series immerses children into the magical world where the potter molds his vessels with love and

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Killing Sin – Part 2

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2025/03/25

What is the American Bittern? After our devotion about the American Bittern, we do a research project. Then, we examine the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling. Next, we transition into our interview with Karl Clawson, who shows how we can take hold of God_s promises and walk in freedom_not just for a day or a week but a sustained, lasting victory.

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Killing Sin – Part 1

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2025/03/24

Let us discuss rattlesnakes and then do an Arts-and-Crafts activity on snakes. During Curriculum Corner, we discussed a style of homeschooling called Mutt Homeschooling. This style simply means you take the best of all the curriculum products and create your own. Every fiber of you aches to distance yourself from something holding you back_that one thing that is killing you. Pastor Karl Clauson understands and you will understand too from today_s interview.

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