Thriving in Your Homeschool with Zan Tyler

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Enhancing Academics with Play, Work, and Life Experiences | Nathan Pierce | Ep. 106 Aug 14, 2024

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Growing up, Nathan Pierce had a strong dislike for math and sitting still. His parents were undaunted. Because they homeschooled, they could build plenty of time into Nathan’s school days to play, be outside, and to build things. One year Nathan constructed a working drawbridge for a treefort he and his mother had built together. Through this, Nathan began to learn the importance and usefulness of math. As he grew older, he started his own firewood business–and through serving customers, employing his friends, and keeping the books, he learned even more about this crucial skill. Nathan thought he would always work outdoors, and yet God led him in a totally different direction and put him in a position of promoting homeschool freedom. Tune in to hear Zan and Nathan discuss how homeschooling uniquely prepared him for life, career, family, and following God.

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The Homeschool Advantage: Making LIfe Meaningful | Tina Keto | Ep. 105 Aug 07, 2024

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When it comes right down to it, we all want lives that are filled with meaning and wonder. Veteran homeschool mom Tina Keto suggests undergirding your school year with prayer. Join Zan and Tina as they discuss specific ways you can build activities into your children’s lives that ignite their interests and passions. Homeschool co-ops and support groups can be a great source of community and belonging. And giving your children an education with a worldview that nurtures their faith adds a component of wonder and strength to their lives.

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The Homeschool Advantage: Raising Teens Who Make a Difference | Tina Keto | Ep. 104 Jul 31, 2024

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Tina Keto loved everything about being homeschooled–the mental freedom, the flexibility, and the family time. But she decided not to homeschool her own children because she knew firsthand the time and sacrifice it required from her mother–until she had her first son. And that changed everything. Join Zan and Tina as they discuss the homeschool advantage–an engaging education, flexibility of schedule, and the freedom that her teenage sons have to pursue their passions. Their love of music has catapulted them into travel and performance opportunities around the world. Additionally, as a military mom, Tina is a champ at building community wherever her family lives. Find out how Tina has managed all of this, while working part-time. Tina is passionate about her boys having a robust education based on biblical truth. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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Homeschooling: A Vibrant Education | Robert Jackson | Ep. 103 Jul 24, 2024

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Dr. Robert Jackson, father of nine, believes that homeschooling is a calling, and we must be prepared to persevere in that calling. Robert and his wife have walked through raising two special needs children who have had very serious illnesses and two children who walked away from their faith for a period of time while they were in the midst of their homeschooling journey. Zan and Robert discuss the essential aspect of commitment – that you can’t give up on your calling, you can’t give up on your children, and you can’t give up on each other. This episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom, highlighting the long-term benefits and spiritual significance of home education.

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A Family-Centered Education That Strengthens Bonds and Shapes Worldview | Robert Jackson | Ep. 102 Jul 17, 2024

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Join Zan Tyler as she welcomes Dr. Robert Jackson to the podcast. Listen in as this family practice physician shares his inspiring journey into medicine, relates his compelling and sometimes funny love story, and reveals how he discovered homeschooling in the Middle East. Robert and Carlotta homeschooled their nine children from kindergarten through high school. They view their home as a sanctuary and a place of learning, love, and laughter for all of their children, including two born with serious medical issues and special needs. The Jacksons focused on developing deep relationships with their children and imparting a biblical worldview to them. Robert says, “When the children got up in the morning and had the very first hour of the day, I wanted them to spend it with me. I had a Bible study with them first thing at breakfast every day for all of their growing up years.”

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Embracing Hard Times in Your Family, Marriage, and Homeschool | Todd Wilson | Ep. 101 Jul 10, 2024

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Zan Tyler and Todd Wilson get real about the ups and downs of family life, marriage, and homeschooling. Todd opens up about tough times in his marriage and parenting, but also emphasizes the value of not giving up. Zan and Todd share wisdom from the Bible and talk about finding strength in vulnerability and pushing through the hard times. Every family has good times and bad. That’s why learning to navigate the craziness of family life and homeschooling with grace and faith is an important life skill!

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Help Your Children Become Confident Communicators | Christy Shipe | Ep. 100 Jul 03, 2024

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Public speaking often ranks as the number one fear of Americans, yet God gave us all the ability to communicate. Our job as parents is to help our children develop and hone this ability. If you are stuck and can’t figure out how to do this, tune into the Zan Tyler Podcast and find practical encouragement from Christy Shipe. For your children ages 12-18, a local chapter of NCFCA, the national homeschool speech and debate league, might be just the answer you are looking for. Don’t be intimidated! Homeschooling often forces us to leave our comfort zones. But rest assured that all the effort is worth it, as you help your children find their own voice and learn to share effectively what they believe.

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Teaching Your Children to Communicate Well | Christy Shipe | Ep. 099 Jun 26, 2024

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Learning to communicate well is a foundational skill that impacts every aspect of your children’s lives. Zan Tyler is joined by guest Christy Shipe, a second generation homeschool mom of five and the founder of NCFCA, a national Christian speech and debate league. Zan and Christy explore the significance of communication, critical thinking, and a biblical worldview in education. From her personal experience being homeschooled in the 1980s to founding NCFCA, Christy sheds light on the valuable skills students learn through speech and debate and how it positively shapes their development.

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Homeschooling with Hope Through Loss and Grief | Brandee Gillham | Ep. 098 Jun 19, 2024

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Homeschooling is really the intersection of living, learning, and loving–and this often includes experiencing loss and grief. In part 2 of their discussion on homeschooling and homesteading, Zan and Brandee Gillham share the impact of grief on their lives, as well as the significance of grieving together as a family. Brandee shares her journey of grief through the unexpected loss of her father-in-law, followed six months later by the loss of their two-year-old son, Benjamin. Throughout this candid conversation, the empowering nature of homeschooling emerges as a recurring theme, with both Zan and Brandee realizing that loss and grief teach our children to become much more empathetic human beings. This often develops a heart to serve in our children and gives them the ability to encourage and uplift those in need within our communities.

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Life on the Ranch: Homeschooling and Homesteading in Rural Colorado | Brandee Gillham | Ep. 097 Jun 12, 2024

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In today's episode, Zan sits down with Brandee Gillham, a homeschooling mom and fourth generation rancher from Colorado. Brandee's family has a unique morning routine that involves milking cows; feeding sourdough, chickens, and turkeys; and having devotions. They integrate education and work on their ranch, teaching their children a variety of life skills. You’ll enjoy hearing insights into the daily life of a ranching homeschool mom. But, remember, these insights are not just for homesteaders, there are lessons here for all of us! So tune in, and don’t miss this opportunity to learn unexpected ways to make your homeschooling experience richer and more grounded in the land and the Word.

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