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Happy Purple Puppy – Part 1

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2025/03/20

Wouldn_t it be nice if we could put a bell on our young children so we_d know where they were at all times? Today, we look at animals that wear bells. Which naturally leads us to study sheep. Our third tip for successful homeschooling is to have a routine. Then, we segued to our interview with Linda Evans Shepherd and her Happy Purple Puppy. Happy Purple Puppy came into being while she was attending a funeral. Everyone was so sad, and then a puppy entered the room.

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Praying Through Hard Times – Part 2

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2025/03/20

What does Bark Beetles have to do with a child_s development? We look at possibilities and analogies. During Curriculum Corner, we discuss the tip, attend Homeschool Conventions. Then, we begin part two of our interview with Linda Evans Shepherd, who is known as the 'Prayer Lady' and teaches that you are welcome to pray to a God who loves you and that prayer will change your life. She knows because prayer turned her life into a miracle.

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Faith and Law – Part 2

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2025/03/18

Old trees are a great metaphor for withstanding wind, rain, heat, and cold and continuing to grow. During Arts-n-Crafts, we discuss Project Learning Tree. During Curriculum Corner, we explored the tip of setting boundaries. Then we go to our interview with Brad Dacus and the stories coming out of his legal organization to help others without charge and provide its clients with all the legal support they need. Go to their website for your free copy of 12 Steps to Protect Your Children from CPS

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Faith and Law – Part 1

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2025/03/17

Hawks are interesting birds of prey, and today, we look at them through the lens of Dr. James Tucker. During Curriculum Corner we discuss one tip to have a successful homeschool. That is, to take the time to reflect on your practice each day. Then, we begin our interview with Brad Dacus, Esq, the president and founder of Pacific Justice Institute. Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal defense organization specializing in the defense of religious freedom, parental rights,

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Historacles.com

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2025/03/14

Pastor Brendan Valiant believes it is our privilege to know God experimentally, and in actual knowledge of God is life eternal. The only begotten son of God was God_s gift to the world, in whose character was revealed the character of Him who gave the law to men and angels. He came to proclaim, _The Lord our God is one Lord,_ and only shalt thou serve_ Unless men shall know God as Christ has revealed Him. They will never form a character after the divine similitude and will never see God. (RH March

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Up Down and All Around

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2025/03/13

The Plants of the Bible are an interesting topic. God's hands are in everything we do. During Arts-n-Crafts, we learned about Hyssop and Lavender, both of which were used in Bible times. During our interview with Terrie Brown, we discussed her book about discipling children. Up, Down, and All Around is a handbook for parents who want to disciple their children. It includes a devotion, object lessons, and parenting tips.

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The Freedom Chain – Part 2

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2025/03/11

Silver and Gold are our devotional topics. Then, we transitioned to making slime and sensory bottles. We did not fully cover the topic of unschooling, so we discussed it more. During our interview with Dr. Shawn Smith, we looked at how his book series can help students relate to the marginalized. In the book, Cassia feels hopeless against the abuse of her mistress, Helena. With her son, Master Marius, away so much overseeing their shipping business, Helena has no one to tame her fury.

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The Freedom Chain – Part 1

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2025/03/10

Today_s devotion is a story about Manna. Do you believe God can supply all of your needs? During Arts-n-Crafts, we make Turkish Delight. Then, we discuss unschooling, what that philosophy entails, and how to implement it. Next, we will interview Shawn Smith about his book, The Freedom Chain. In the book, Cassia, a young enslaved person, has never known freedom. She has spent her life serving Mistress Helena, whose brutality has been increasing.

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Columbus, Providence, and the Discovery of America

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2025/03/07

What a privilege to interview Ron Mann, who is now deceased. His love for truth and his interest in history are his legacy. He said, _It seems to me that the moral compass of society in general is a bit askew. I think it could be argued that we have removed ourselves from God_s protective embrace by distancing ourselves from Him through pride and selfishness._

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The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make – Part 2

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2025/03/06

What spiritual lessons can we learn from Cells? Of course, we integrate the topic of cells into our Arts-n-Crafts. We do this as an example of how you can integrate learning into almost any subject. In our interview with Peggysue, we discuss how every single mom must feel stretched to the limit. You may suspect your children need more than you can give. How are you going to do this on your own?

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The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make – Part 1

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2025/03/05

Our devotional is about snakes. During Curriculum Corner, we had fun making a simple snake out of a paper plate and displaying it by hanging them from the ceiling. During Curriculum Corner, we talked about the Gettysburg Learning Group. Homeschool Companion_s Virtual High School oversees this group. Our two-part interview with Peggysue will help every mom who is on their own. No matter how you became a single mom, you share the same challenges and fears all single moms have.

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One Chance-One Dance – Part 2

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2025/03/04

Today's story features Douglas Fir trees and bark beetles. Since Christmas trees are often Douglas firs, we explored making some Christmas Tree crafts. During Curriculum Corner, we looked at The Good & The Beautiful Preschool curriculum. Next, we finished our interview with Donna Frisinger about encouraging children to trust God and understand Heaven's promise-_let not your heart be troubled._

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One Chance-One Dance – Part 1

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2025/03/03

The show begins with a story about jellyfish. Then, we look at 28 Jellyfish crafts. During Curriculum Corner, we look at the PragerU.com website. After the section Questions Parents Ask, we transitioned to our interview with Donna Frisinger and her children_s book, Bye-Bye Earth Suit: Hello Heaven_s Suit. During our interview, you will learn how to explain death and dying to kids to help heal their broken hearts.

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A Weed In The Church

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2025/02/28

Today's interview is about Scott Brown_s book, A Weed in the Church: How a Culture of age segregation harms the Next Generation, fragmenting the Family and Dividing the church. While almost everyone involved in youth ministry agrees there is a crisis, not everyone agrees on its severity nor has the same diagnosis. A Weed in the Church suggests that this well-recognized crisis has a specific cause, which will surprise many.

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Miracle at Angels Bend – Part 2

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2025/02/27

I had a pet pangolin when I was a child. Today, we learn all about this scaled-long-tongued prehistoric creature. During Arts-n-Crafts, do a pangolin craft. During Curriculum Corner, we look at using videos to help support our math learning. Then, we continue our interview with R. Christian Bohlen. Hannah feels beyond forgiveness but is desperate to maintain appearances; Hannah agrees to join a book club to discuss a mysterious, unpublished book about the life of Christ. None of the readers,

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Miracle at Angels Bend – Part 1

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2025/02/26

Birds and oil spills are the topic of today_s story. We do a duck craft during the Arts-n-Crafts section. During Curriculum Corner, we discussed the Famous Men of Greece, a good historical topic. Then, we begin our interview with R. Christian Bohlen, who wrote a novel about Hannah. She fears the world will learn of her dark truth. Has God forsaken this aspiring missionary? Has God abandoned her to the shadows of the black market? Listen to find out.

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Broken Butterflies – Part 2

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2025/02/25

Have you ever had a pet rat? I have, and it was one of the most adored pets ever. During Curriculum Corner, we discuss reading eggs.com and resources for teaching reading. One of our questions during our question time came from an ADHD mom. And then, we continue with our interview with Karis Moore about suicide. Losing her teenage son in 2014 to suicide both brought her to her knees and elevated her to a new purpose. She has encouraged others with her devotionals and poetry on her blog, Turning the

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Broken Butterflies – Part 1

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2025/02/24

Our devotional is about sand. We encourage our listeners to play in the sand, to have a sandbox, or to make modeling sand. During Questions Parents ask, we talk about managing our learning time. Then we go to our interview with Karisa Lynn Moore and her book Broken Butterflies. How does anyone survive losing a child to suicide, let alone grieve with hope? Where is God in our suffering? How does God take evil and turn it into good? Broken Butterflies: Emerging Through Grief, A Suicide Survivor's

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The Book of Mysteries

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2025/02/21

Jonathan Cahn will be our guest on today_s show, and we will discuss his book, The Book of Mysteries. This story opens with a traveler and his encounter with a man known only as _the teacher._ The traveler keeps a journal in which he writes down each of the mysteries given to him by the teacher in his one-year odyssey_365 different mysteries_one for each day of the year. The Book of Mysteries is a daily devotional unlike any other.

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Growing a Joyful Heart – Part 2

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2025/02/20

How fun would it be to discover a grasshopper (locust) with a child? Do a grasshopper unit study. During Curriculum Corner, we discuss ways to make learning meaningful and enjoyable. Then, we go to our interview with Karen Whiting. Our discussion will explain how a person can discover and hold on to lasting, abiding, and true joy. Karen believes we start the joyful process by developing our sense of inner happiness and letting God_s presence permeate our hearts.

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