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The Great Education Struggle

Trowel and Sword Enterprises, LLC.

A weekly podcast on America"s education system and homeschool from a Biblical Christian worldview.

education k-12

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047: History of Socialization with Israel Wayne

The Great Education Struggle ·

2014/12/29

For those who oppose homeschooling, the arguably the question brought up the most is that of socialization of the child? For homeschooling parents, one of the top concerns is that of the socialization of their children. Where did this concern come from? What does it mean to be "socialized?" Do you want your child to be "socialized?" Join author, speaker, and homeschooling father of 8 as we discuss the history of socialization in this two part episode. Israel Wayne is an author and conference

01:17:04

046 Conversation with Pamela S. Clark, Director of...

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2014/12/21

Join Pamela S. Clark, director of The New Heights Educational Group, Inc. as we discuss their effort in providing hope, answers, and resolution for both children and parents in regards to their education struggles. The New Heights Educational Group, Inc. promotes literacy for children from public, private, and homeschools, and adults by offering a range of educational support services. Such services include: assisting families in the selection of schools; organization of educational activities; and

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045 Conervation with Bob & Geri Boyd from Issues on...

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2014/12/14

Join Bob and Geri Boyd, from Issues in Education, as we discuss the all out attack on Christians in public school. Bob and Geri are the host of the nationally syndicated program, Issues in Education for past 28 years and recipients of the 2010 Dr. Robert Dreyfus Courageous Christian Leadership Award. Bob is also the current President of the National Association of Christian Educators. They have dedicated their lives in educating Christian parents in regards to what God’s word has to say about the

01:24:23

044 Should the Evangelical Church Support Homeschooling?

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2014/12/07

Join Ray Fournier and me as we discuss why the institution of the american evangelical church should be supporting homeschooling. Ray was my guest in episode 31 where we discussed the biblical mandate of all Christians in providing a theocentric education to their children. Ray Fournier is a Public School Teacher with 15 years of experience teaching high school Biology and Earth Science. His personal experience as a public school teacher as well as what the Word of God says concerning education led

01:01:13

043 Conversation with Dr. Duke Pesta, Academic...

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2014/11/30

Join Dr. Duke Pesta, one of the foremost experts on Common Core, and me as we discuss Common Core State Standards and our right to question the designers and implementer's of the fundamental transformation of America. Dr. Pesta received his M.A. in Renaissance literature from John Carroll University and his Ph.D. in Shakespeare and Renaissance literature from Purdue University. He has taught at major research institutions and small liberal arts colleges and has been active in educational reform,

01:09:55

042 Conversation with Connor Boyack, Author & Founder...

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2014/11/23

Join Connor Boyack, founder and president of Libertas Institute, and me as we discuss the importance of parents teaching the principles of liberty to their children. Connor Boyack is founder and president of Libertas Institute, a libertarian think tank in Utah. In that capacity, he has spearheaded important policy reforms dealing with property rights, civil liberties, transparency, surveillance, and education freedom. He is the author of several books, including The Tuttle Twins series which

01:10:04

041 Conversation with Aaron Walker on Male Leadership...

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2014/11/16

Join Aaron Walker from View From the Top and me as we discuss male leadership and the family. Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. Thirty-five years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and

01:22:18

031 Conversation with Ray Fournier, Public School...

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2014/11/09

Is there a scriptural mandate for education for Christians and if there is, is public school the antithesis of this mandate? Join public school teacher, and author Ray Fournier as we discuss this very important topic. This is the delayed episode I mentioned back in episode 32. It was delayed for reasons I am choosing to disclose at this time however, I do hope I will be able to discuss it later. Ray Fournier is a Public School Teacher with 15 years of experience teaching high school Biology and

01:04:52

040 Conversation with Kevin R. Novak, Education...

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2014/11/02

Can the public school system be reformed or fundamentally transformed; should it be? What right does the government have in operating a school system? Should the public school system be abolished? Join our conversation with Education Attorney, Kevin Novak-President of Deconstructing the Coliseum, LLC. as we discuss the legal right of the civil government operating a school system and the proper sphere of control between the family and government. Kevin R. Novak is a homeschool administrator, tutor

01:30:21

039 Conversation with Israel Wayne, Homeschool Father...

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2014/10/26

Join author, speaker, homeschooling father of 8, Israel Wayne as we discuss biblical homeschooling, male leadership, the current condition of the American church. Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion for defending the Christian faith and promoting a Biblical worldview. He is the author of the books Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview, Full-Time Parenting: A Guide to Family-Based Discipleship, and The Questions God Asks. He is a former regular columnist for Home

01:00:52

038 Conversation with Trevor Loudon, best selling...

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2014/10/19

Join best selling author and researcher, Trevor Loundon as he sounds the alarm concerning the influences of the hard left in regards to the American education system and ultimate purpose of Common Core. Trevor’s latest book: “The Enemies Within” is designed to show American voters exactly how modern communism works and how it impacts on your life, every single day. Just how do the communists win big on things like Obamacare and immigration “reform,” which go completely against the wishes of the

01:01:27

037 Conversation with Common Core Insider, Brad...

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2014/10/12

In episode 37, Common Core insider, teacher, and author Brad McQueen (The Cult of Common Core) and I continue our discussing where we left off in episode 36. If you're searching for teachers who have inside knowledge of Common Core who oppose it, then you will want to tune in. This is part 2 of 2 episodes. Brad McQueen is a former Common Core insider and is a current elementary school teacher in Tucson, Arizona. His anti-Common Core book, “The Cult of Common Core” is an Amazon bestseller and he

01:02:45

036 Conversation with Common Core Insider, Brad...

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2014/10/05

In episode 36, Common Core insider, teacher, and author Brad McQueen (The Cult of Common Core [2014]) and I discuss his journey of discovery and his opposition to Common Core. If you have been looking for teachers who have inside knowledge of Common Core who oppose it, then you will want to tune in. This is part 1 of 2 episodes. Brad McQueen is a former Common Core insider and is a current elementary school teacher in Tucson, Arizona. His anti-Common Core book, “The Cult of Common Core” is an Amazon

01:36:36

035 Conversation with Britton LaTulippe: Common...

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2014/09/29

What does Common Core, the movie Divergent (2014), educational psychology, and the purpose of schooling have in common? Join Britton LaTulippe, author of More Blood (2014) and find out!

01:08:05

034 Eric Burges Shares His Story As A Black Homeschooler

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2014/09/22

Join Eric Burges as we discuss Eric's and his wife's journey into homeschooling as an African-American's and the development of the National Black Home Educators Association.

01:06:20

033 Special Populations & Common Core: Its...

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2014/09/14

Join special education teacher Levi Cavener and English teacher Travis Manning as we discuss the reamification of Common Core State Standards and its associated features upon the special populations in public and private schools.

01:30:26

032 Conversation with Stephanie Zimmerman and Stacey...

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2014/09/08

Join me, Stephanie Zimmerman and Stacey Knudson from Idahoans For Local Education as we discuss the Common Core Status in Idaho and its potential effects upon homeschooling. For more on this epiosde, visit www.edstruggle.com/32

01:08:25

030 Conversation with Daniel Foucachon of Roman Roads...

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2014/08/25

Join Daniel Foucachon, from Roman Roads Media, as we "Old Western Culture" video-based literature program, Western Civilization, the Classics, and the idea of being educated.

01:00:56

029 Conversation with Heather Thomas, Single Parent...

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2014/08/18

Are you single and wanting to homeschool, but do not think you can? Join Heather Thomas and me as we discuss how she homeschools her six children and works. Heather, oldest of 4, was born and raised in WA. She had a taste of public school and homeschool growing up. At age 12 her parents divorced. She became a dropout in 9th grade. Married at age 17 and became a stay at home mom. Six children later and after 17 yrs of marriage she found herself divorced and still determined as ever to continue

01:02:49

028 Conversation with Dan Smithwick: Nehemiah...

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2014/08/11

What does more than 90% of all American parents have in common? They send their children to government run schools. Join my conversation with Dan Smithwick of the Nehemiah Institute as we discuss the consequences of that decision, in particular upon the "Christian" child. Dan Smithwick founded the Nehemiah Institute in 1986, a nonprofit ministry providing Biblical worldview training and worldview assessment programs. Dan authored the PEERS Test; a tool designed to reveal an individual’s worldview on

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