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Making Biblical Family Life Practical

Biblical truth for real family life — practical help for Christian parents raising, teaching, and discipling their kids at home. Authors and longtime homeschool parents Hal and Melanie Young tackle what families actually wrestle with: marriage, raising boys, discipline, sibling relationships, curriculum, and keeping Christ at the center of your home. Encouraging, down-to-earth, and rooted in Scripture — for homeschool parents who want faith and family to work together. Follow the show and never miss

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How to Plan Your Homeschool Year Without the Panic...

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2026/08/14

It’s that time again — the planners are out, the curriculum catalogs are dog-eared, and the pressure is building. Before you map out every minute of the coming year, Hal and Melanie Young want to give you some relief, some freedom, and a whole lot of grace. In this back-to-school favorite, Hal and Melanie share […]The post How to Plan Your Homeschool Year Without the Panic (Put the Big Rocks in First) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to

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Boys and Noise: Managing a Houseful of Energetic Boys

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2026/08/07

Encore presentation from the MBFLP archives — a listener favorite worth hearing again. Sponsored by CTCMath.com Boys and Noise: Managing a Houseful of Energetic Boys “Got boys? Then probably, you’ve got noise!” This week Hal and Melanie Young open up an email from a desperate homeschooling mom of four boys, all eight and under — […]The post Boys and Noise: Managing a Houseful of Energetic Boys appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to

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MBFLP – Teaching Kids About Liberty and Government...

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2026/06/30

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence and mastery, one lesson at a time. Try CTCMath → On the eve of the mid-term elections, how do we talk about the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity? How can we help […] The post MBFLP – Teaching Kids About Liberty and Government (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to

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Cheap Family Travel Tips for Large Families (Without...

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2026/05/08

Cheap Family Travel Tips for Large Families (Without Breaking the Budget) Looking for affordable family travel ideas that actually work for large families? Whether you’re planning a homeschool field trip, ministry travel, a family vacation, or traveling for work, there are ways to travel well on a budget. In this episode of Making Biblical Family […]The post Cheap Family Travel Tips for Large Families (Without Breaking the Budget) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast

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Boys and Books: How to Help Boys Love Reading

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2026/04/24

Boys and Books: How to Help Boys Love Reading (and What They’ll Actually Read) Podcast: Making Biblical Family Life PracticalHosts: Hal & Melanie YoungNetwork: Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network Struggling to get your son to read? You’re not alone—and you’re not without options. In this episode, Hal and Melanie Young tackle a question many homeschool parents […]The post Boys and Books: How to Help Boys Love Reading appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon

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Electronics and Temptation: Christian Parenting in a...

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2026/04/01

Electronics and Temptation: Christian Parenting in a Digital World Technology is part of everyday life—but that doesn’t mean families should approach it casually. In this episode of Making Biblical Family Life Practical, Hal and Melanie Young discuss how Christian families can think wisely about electronics, internet access, gaming, and digital temptation. From internet safety and […]The post Electronics and Temptation: Christian Parenting in a Digital World appeared first on Ultimate

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Teen Boys Who Hate School? Causes & Fixes | MBFLP #178

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2025/09/05

Teen Boys Who Hate School? Why It Happens—and What Actually Helps (MBFLP #178) Episode Details Show: Making Biblical Family Life Practical Episode: #178 Title: Teen Boys Who Hate School? Why It Happens—and What Actually Helps Hosts: Hal & Melanie Young Do you have a teen boy who drags his feet, loses focus, or declares he’s […]The post Teen Boys Who Hate School? Causes & Fixes | MBFLP #178 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to

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Summer Replay: Raising Siblings Without Rivalry –...

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2025/08/08

🎙️ MBFLP Episode 253: Siblings Without Rivalry (Part 1) Hosts: Hal and Melanie YoungPresented by: CTCMath.com – The math curriculum that actually makes sense! 🧩 Episode Summary Sibling rivalry. If you’ve got more than one child, you’ve likely seen it – the teasing, bickering, pestering, and outright conflict. But what if your kids could become […]The post Summer Replay: Raising Siblings Without Rivalry – Part 1 – MBFLP 253-1 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast

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Dealing with Disrespect – MBFLP 201 (replay)

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2025/07/08

“My son shows me disrespect.” “How can I deal with the disrespect from our kids?” “What can I do to teach my children to be more respectful?” It’s something we all have to deal with as parents, and yet it’s hard – and some of us struggle more than we expected! This episode, we look […]The post Dealing with Disrespect – MBFLP 201 (replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to

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Time Off – Vacation, the Bible, and Your Budget –...

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2025/07/02

Vacation, the Bible, and Your Budget sponsored by the NIV Application Study Bible It’s summertime, and like many families, we’re on vacation! Our annual trip to the lake is a tremendous encouragement after all the travel and work of conference season. You know what else is encouraging? To realize the Bible supports the idea! God […]The post Time Off – Vacation, the Bible, and Your Budget – MBFLP 307 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon

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The Bible is Reliable – MBFLP 308

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2025/06/26

The Bible is Reliable: Tell Your Kids! Special Replay: Sponsored by the NIV Application Bible. Jews and Christians are known in many cultures as “The People of the Book.” Our faith is grounded on the truth of God’s word! But there is a definite history of how that word was given, recorded, and distributed over […]The post The Bible is Reliable – MBFLP 308 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to

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Raising Kids Who Aren’t Picky Eaters – MBFLP 310

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2025/04/17

We grew up around picky eaters, and we didn’t want our kids to be that way when they grew up! So what can you do to encourage your children to be thankful rather than whining, to enjoy a wide range of foods, and to be gracious guests at the table? We’re talking about what we […]The post Raising Kids Who Aren’t Picky Eaters – MBFLP 310 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.

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Things We Learned When Times Were Tight – MBFLP 283...

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2025/04/10

A lot of families are struggling during this economic downturn. It’s not the first time we’ve been through it, either. How do we respond in a positive, faith-directed manner to the undeniable challenges of the day? What can we learn and what can we teach our kids as we make our way through? Podcast Episode: […]The post Things We Learned When Times Were Tight – MBFLP 283 (replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to

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