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Memorial Day Lessons: America's History & Our Response / Master Books Podcast with Angela O'Dell May 27, 2024

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Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series for elementary students, joins the Master Books podcast to inspire your family with truths to help you celebrate Memorial Day together. Christian homeschool students will learn to see military service as a reflection of our life in Christ. This show is great for parents and students! It is a replay of episode 50 from 2023.

Lean in to learn: ⭐ The Importance of studying America's history and celebrating Memorial Day ⭐ Ideas to help students truly honor America, it's veterans, and service men and women. ⭐ The importance of maintaining and studying an unedited history. ⭐ How studying history is the best way to learn from our history ⭐ How service to God and service to one's nation is similar.

Links:

America's Story Homeschool Curriculum Series

Days to Remember: Devotions for the Holidays Throughout the Year

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Christian families learn ways to teach godly principles as they study America's history and remember veterans on Memorial Day.

1:59 - Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series, discusses the history behind Memorial Day and why it is important to honor this day of remembrance.

4:30 - We are in danger of losing our history.

5:02 - The battle over truth about our history and other subjects.

6:01 - The Bible tells us to remember the landmarks and pass the stories of God's faithfulness from one generation to the next.

6:58 - Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for us and the one who died for our liberty.

7:52 - Memorial Day devotional reading from the book, Days to Remember, by Henry M. Morris

9:45 - Ways to teach your family to honor American veterans who have lost their lives in battle and the stories of family members who have served our country.

12:15 - Teach your students the themes of bravery and courage.

12:48 - Answer questions about America's leaders in the past with factual documents. 13:08 - Trust the Bible to tell us who God is instead of other voices.

13:43 - Protect historical documents because many are being purged to hide the truth about our nation's history.

14:05 - Bravery, courage, and being respectful of men and women who have served our country are major themes to be taught with Memorial Day unit studies.

14:40 - Teach children to learn history so they can learn from history.

15:13 - Recognize the work of Satan to deceive and divide the country from God and its roots. Know the truth so you can discern the lie.

18:17 - How to teach your children about Memorial Day.

19:51 - What we can learn from the last few years of our country's history?

21:04 - God is love and He is justice. He doesn't look away from sin or wrongdoing forever.

21:34 - Teach students to pray for our nation.

22:09 - We were chosen to be born and alive in this time in history in order to be a light in the darkness.

22:50 - We are soldiers in God's army. As Christ followers we are citizens of heaven. We fight a battle that is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities of the dark world.

23:38 - Jesus came as the Truth and died in our place so we can be a part of the family of truth.

25:54 - America's Story Volume 3 reveals important American momuments that can be included in Memorial Day unit studies.

28:01 - God's life-saving miracle story of an American sailor.

30:37 - Angela O'Dell prays for families of veterans and those who lost soldiers who have fought to defend America.

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Climate Change: The Truth from Science & the Bible for Kids and Parents Too! / Master Books Podcast May 13, 2024

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Ken Ham and Jessica DeFord of Answers in Genesis join the Master Books podcast to discuss their book, Climate Change for Kids... and Parents Too!

Check out the book here at MasterBooks.com.

Climate Change for Kids...and Parents Too! —is a groundbreaking book designed to equip families with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex issue of climate change. Authored by renowned speaker and Founding CEO of Answers in Genesis, Ken Ham, and Jessica DeFord, also of Answers in Genesis, this full-color hardback reveals the intersection of science, Scripture, and logic to provide a comprehensive understanding of this issue from a biblical worldview.

Some people are claiming the earth will be destroyed in a few years if this supposed man-made climate change isn't stopped. But author, Ken Ham, forecasts that in another 10 years we will find these predictions haven't come true either for two reasons:

God's Word makes it quite clear that man can never destroy the earth (Genesis 8:22). Real observational science (not the radical interpretations of some of the data) does not support the alarming claims of these activists.

Christians have no need to fear. In moments when climate change hysteria grips the media or academic spheres, it's crucial to approach with discernment. Beyond the predominant theories attributing climate change to human activity, we must also weigh in various factors such as natural cycles of the earth and the sun, which significantly influence climate patterns.

Discover the truth of science, climate change, and the true history of the world in this powerful exploration of climate change science and the importance of developing a strong biblical worldview.

Inspiring, Character-Building Stories from History: 4th-8th Grade Readers with Author, Marilyn Boyer Apr 15, 2024

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Homeschool mother of 14 children and homeschool curriculum author, Marilyn Boyer, joins the Master Books podcast to introduce her What a Character: Notable Lives from History series of books for 4th-8th grade students.

This series is perfect for family read alouds, independent reading practice, and as a supplement to homeschool history, science, geography, and language arts courses. In this episode, Marilyn shares:

The importance of using stories to help children learn.
The importance of having a true representation of history as opposed to an edited version.
Inspiring biographical stories of a war hero, an extraordinary animal hero, and Thomas Edison.

The series includes the follow books that offer 10 stories each.

America's War Heroes
Inventors & Scientists
Extraordinary Animal Heroes
America's Famous Spies
Heroes from the War of Independence
Famous Women in History

You can learn more about this amazing series of character building readers at this link. https://www.masterbooks.com/what-a-character-series

Who Am I? Simple, Biblical Truths Solve Our Culture's Identity Crisis with Martyn Iles Apr 01, 2024

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Welcome to the Master Books podcast! In today's episode, we delve into the insightful world of identity and culture with Martyn Iles, the Executive CEO of Answers in Genesis. Our focus revolves around his latest book titled Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle.

In Who Am I?, Martyn Iles boldly addresses the contemporary shift towards self-created identity, offering truth and hope rooted in God's Word. This book serves as a double-edged sword of biblical truth, cutting through the layers of deception prevalent in our culture today. Whether utilized in family devotions, Bible study groups, or evangelical gatherings, Who Am I? equips readers to reclaim a firmly rooted biblical understanding of identity.

Designed with modern aesthetics and reader-friendly formatting, this critical Christian resource beckons individuals to delve into the transformative power of Christ's work on the Cross. Join us as we explore the profound insights and practical wisdom found within the pages of Who Am I? with Martyn Iles.

TimeStamps:

2:56 - Martyn shares his new role as Executive CEO at Answers in Genesis and his background as a lawyer who worked on religious freedom cases. He also took biblical truth into the public square with grass roots movements and a youth training program for biblical worldview.

5:20 - Book quote: "We are trapped by a morbid obsession with self, personality, well-being, and the unending quest to find out what makes us tick."

5:39 - How does the self-created worldview lead to self worship? Martyn shares how this worldview negatively impacts our acceptance of the gospel of Jesus Christ as good news.

12:13 - The "self" and a narcissistic inclination creates a worldview

12:29 - A self-created worldview often leads to depression, social anxiety, increased rates of suicide, and their need of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

12:54 - Is self good or bad?

13:37 - The Bible warns us about the self.

13:45 - Jesus says in Mark chapter 7 - the things that defile a person come from within or out of the heart of man. And then He lists 14 really grave sins.

14:30 - Martyn addresses the sin of pride and the celebration of it happening now in our culture with no hint of shame.

15:32 - Survey shows that less than 30% of the people polled strongly believed that lying is always wrong.

16:50 - For someone beholden to the identity theory of life, the best hope they have is found in how they feel about themselves. Only 40% of young people state that they feel good about themselves.

17:43 - Martyn shares what the identity theory of life does to our attitude about the gospel. The gospel is only for those who need a Savior.

18:15 - The identity theory is as opposite to the gospel as anything ever could be.

19:58 - Self Esteem: As the culture moves further and further away from Christian foundations,self esteem becomes self-worship.

Links:

Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle

The History of Holy Week: Remembering & Honoring the Cross & the Christ Mar 18, 2024

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Welcome to the Master Books podcast, a resource for Christian families seeking to disciple their families through biblical homeschooling. In this episode, author Angela O'Dell shares the history of Holy Week from her heart and her world history curriculum series, The World's Story Volume 1.

Gather the family to watch or listen to this show and deepen their understanding of Holy Week and its profound significance as the climax of all human history.

Key Questions Answered Include:

2:30 – What year in world history did Holy Week take place?

3:50 – How is Holy Week the climax of human history?

10:24 - When did the Passover start according to Biblical history? How does prophecy in the Old Testament relate to Holy Week?

15:58 - Which specific events during Holy Week are crucial to understanding Jesus' death and resurrection?

21:28 - Why is it so important to understand the type of death Jesus suffered on our behalf?

Additionally, Angela explains:

The profound significance of the four major events of world history: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.
The biblical origins of Passover and its connection to Holy Week as foretold in Old Testament prophecy.
Jesus is the victorious King whose sacrifice reshapes the course of history, offering communion with our Creator and revealing our true identity in Him.
The specific events during Holy Week that are essential to understanding Jesus' death and resurrection, including Palm Sunday, the Cross, and the Empty Tomb.
The importance of comprehending the type of death Jesus suffered on our behalf.
The theological significance of Jesus' sacrifice, which offers redemption and eternal life to all who believe.
The profound significance of Holy Week, including the calendar's alignment around Jesus and the transformative power of His resurrection.
How the resurrected Christ offers communion with the One who created us and reveals our true identity in Him.
The timeless truth that, no matter how significant our problems may seem, the Cross always holds greater significance.

Join us as we journey through the rich tapestry of Holy Week, remembering and honoring the Cross and the Christ, and deepening our understanding of the profound truths that shape our faith and worldview.

Links:

The World's Story Volume 1 Homeschool Curriculum for Middle School Students

Meaningful Resurrection Resources for Discipleship (blog)

NOTE: This is an edited replay of episode 47 of the Master Books Podcast.

Dinosaurs: Homeschool Mom & Her Son Share Fun Facts & Excellent Teaching Tips Mar 04, 2024

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Learning about dinosaurs is a great way for homeschool parents to help their students develop a love for learning. In this Master Books podcast, Anna and her son, Kaleb, share fun dinosaur facts and helpful educational teaching tips for other homeschool moms.

To help other students learn about dinosaurs from a biblical worldview, Kaleb revealed several of his favorite books and courses on Dinosaurs. They include:

Dinosaurs for Kids by Ken Ham

Dragons of the Deep

Elementary Paleontology (curriculum & enrichment videos)

Video Lessons & Labs to Make Your Homeschool Science Classes a Blast Feb 19, 2024

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Brian Young, the instructor of many Master Books homeschool science courses at MasterBooksAcademy.com, joins the podcast to talk about paleontology, zoology, high school labs and more.

Brian shares several amazing experiments in this show including one based on cymatics (the science of visualizing audio frequencies).

Homeschool families can save a lot of money on labs and labs supplies by using Brian's high school courses including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Master Books Academy is home to many video-based science courses that provide additional instruction to the following curriculum:

Elementary Paleontology
Elementary Zoology
Elementary Science: Soil, Sea, & Sky
General Science 1: Survey of Earth & Sky
General Science 2: Survey of Geology & Archeology
Applied Engineering
Master's Class: Biology
Master's Class: Chemistry
Master's Class: Physics

Learn more about Brian's courses at https://masterbooksacademy.com

Parents Matter: A Strong Defense for Homeschooling with John Stamper Feb 05, 2024

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Author of Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education, John Stamper joins the Master Books Podcast to discuss the critical role of parenting in a child's salvation and education. John left the Chicago Public School System because his Christian values were in conflict with what he was mandated to teach his students.

In this episode we focus on Chapter 10 of his book entitled Parents Matter where John exposes the "intentional, systematic, and devastating war that's being waged on parents and traditional family values in this country." pg 133 (07:48)

We discuss:

Parents are the first model of the gospel for their children and how the public education system undermines Christian doctrine and the parent's Christian influence. (07:30)
Homeschooling from a biblical worldview is following the model of the Bible
Parents have the opportunity to model to children that God loves them. The public school education agenda is not designed to reinforce this fact, instead it seeks to dismiss evidence God exists. (10:07)
The doctrine of intersectionality (intersecting identities) which divides people into enemies assigning people roles based on their race, gender, religion, etc. into "oppressors" and "the oppressed." For example, Christians and straight men are actually labeled as "oppressive." This turns classmates and colleagues into enemies which dismantles the Christian value of unity. (12:45)
John's experience revealing how school system is designed to disrupt the nuclear family. (14:30)
Marxism in the education system today. Carl Marx's intended purpose was to "dethrone God." John Stamper reveals how the influence of Black Lives Matter is destructive to the nuclear family and how it is being promoted within the school system. (14:55)
We see how families are divided and undermined in school policies such as the "parental secrecy policies. (15:45)
The freedom to choose to live out the hope of life in Christ by fulfilling God's Word in Deuteronomy 6 to teach your children the Word and ways of God diligently throughout each day. (19:19)
John exposes the early sexualization of children within the public schools as young as kindergarten using concepts like the "gender unicorn." John explains how this goes beyond brainwashing to being a form of kidnapping their mind and their soul. John shows this is similar to strategies used by Lennon in the USSR. (21:19)
Public school teachers are told not to tell parents if their children are living an identity at school than they are at home. (23:29)
Stamper reveals how history is repeating itself exposing how the strategy of indoctrination and division of families was successful and the birth of devastation such as the Holocaust and World War 2. This is outlined in chapter 8 of his book, Conflicted, entitled "Learning from Marxism and Communism in the 20th Century." (26:32)
Churches and families can partner together to make homeschooling more affordable with a new program: Christian Education Scholarship Program (CESP). (29:12)
John invites listeners to his podcast: The State of the State School.

Show Links:

Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education

Christian Education Scholarship Program

Homeschool Physical Education Courses by John Stamper at MasterBooksAcademy.com

The State of the State School Podcast

Pilgrim's Progress: Many Ways Homeschool Families Can Implement It (Bible Curriculum, Devotions, & More) Jan 22, 2024

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Rachel Smith joins the Master Books Podcast to share four different formats of Pilgrim's Progress available to families through MasterBooks.com. In this video, you will learn how to use Pilgrim's Progress: The Journey Journal with Language Lessons 9. Rachel also shares how the Journey Journal compares to the All-in-One Curriculum.

Links to the many different Pilgrim's Progress formats:

Pilgrim's Progress: The Journey Journal https://www.masterbooks.com/pilgrims-progress-the-journey-journal

All in One Curriculum for the Pilgrim's Progress (Homeschool Bible Curriculum) https://www.masterbooks.com/all-in-one-curriculum-for-the-pilgrims-progress

The Pilgrim's Progress Collector's Edition https://www.masterbooks.com/the-pilgrims-progress-collectors-edition

The Pilgrim's Progress Audio https://www.masterbooks.com/the-pilgrim-s-progress-audio

Special Needs Educational Strategies that Work: New Resource for Parents, Educators, & Caregivers Jan 08, 2024

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Jenny Hubanks joins the Master Books podcast to share strategies that work for special needs education. Jenny, the author of THRIVE: Special Needs Strategies that Work, is a highly qualified expert in the field, holding a Master's in Adaptive Special Education and Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst. Drawing on her wealth of classroom experience, Hubanks presents a toolkit of practical solutions for educators, parents, and caregivers, aiming to unlock the unique potential within every child, regardless of their challenges or differences.

About the Book: Thrive: Special Needs Strategies that Work by Master Books homeschool curriculum is a practical and comprehensive guide aimed at supporting educators, parents, and caregivers in helping children with special needs excel academically, socially, and emotionally. This resource-rich book, published by Master Books, offers a wealth of knowledge, instructional insights, and valuable tools to create engaging and empowering learning environments. Written from a biblical worldview, Thrive guides readers in identifying a child's God-given gifts and provides strategies to nurture and leverage those abilities. With a focus on practical application, this guide is an essential companion for those seeking to create a supportive and thriving educational experience for children with special needs.

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