Homeschooling IRL
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 219 ratingsThese witty podcasters like to poke sticks at the conventional and with heaps of grace they will confront a few of the sacred cows that Christian homeschoolers like to worship. Their love for the Gospel will remind their listeners on every episode of the freedom that Christ pours out in generous amounts. Grace Wins!
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Cultures and a Heart for the World – HIRL Episode 153
February 28, 2024 19:41 - 5 MBEver wonder how to give your kids a healthy love for the world and a desire to know other cultures? How about making missions an every day part of your homeschool and home life? What if you can’t travel far from home but want your kids to develop a view that reaches far beyond your […] The post Cultures and a Heart for the World – HIRL Episode 153 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Beloved Mess – HIRL Episode 109 (Replay)
February 19, 2024 17:23 - 5 MBAre you a beloved mess? Tired of trying to make your family seem as if you’ve got it all together? Exhausted by external standards that seem unreachable or even crushing? The Christian life is not about being less of a mess. It’s about admitting that we need to be saved from trying to clean ourselves […] The post Beloved Mess – HIRL Episode 109 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
When Mom Loses Control Of Her Mouth – HIRL Episode 55
February 17, 2024 13:00 - 5 MBSpicy words? Uncontrolled tongues? What do you do when Mom is the one to lose control of her mouth and damages the ones she loves with sharp words? One of our faithful HIRLers called in asking us to answer these questions, so we dove right in. Thanks to our sponsor, A Fanthom Presents Film – […] The post When Mom Loses Control Of Her Mouth – HIRL Episode 55 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeless Homeschooling – HIRL Episode 124 (Replay)
February 13, 2024 21:06 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHomeless homeschoolers? Sorry for the bait and switch, but this family is anything but homeless! This is a family who decided to take the kids AND the homeschool on the road! Join us and our special guests Megan and Mike Knorpp from KnorppandSouth.com. The Knorpps are homeschooling parents of 9 and cross-country travelers extraordinaire. We discuss the logistics of […] The post Homeless Homeschooling – HIRL Episode 124 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Replay: When My Convictions Aren’t Your Convictions – HIRL Episode 94
February 06, 2024 01:22 - 5 MBHomeschooling. Health food. Small church. Mom stays home. KJV only. Dresses. Youth group. Public school. No TV. Our convictions, or the things we strongly about, can drive so much of our lives and end up being the choices by which we define ourselves. They can bring like-minded believers together and set the tone for our families […] The post Replay: When My Convictions Aren’t Your Convictions – HIRL Episode 94 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of Homschooling IRL: Affording College | Special Replay
October 17, 2023 19:47 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBA special replay in honor of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network’s 10th Birthday! << Click to enter giveaway. It’s that time of year again – graduation is upon us and college is looming into the future. In this replay of the Best of Homeschooling IRL, listen in as Fletch and Kendra interview Jean Burke […] The post Best of Homschooling IRL: Affording College | Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling But I Am Totally Disorganized | Replay
September 19, 2023 17:59 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBSo you love the idea of homeschooling, but you are totally disorganized? Is this a deal killer? Should you pack up your kids and send them off to the local school house where they will be kept on track by rigid teaching plans that maintain scope and sequence? It’s time for us all to get […] The post I Love Homeschooling But I Am Totally Disorganized | Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomeschoolingIRL Replay Homeschooling, Halloween and Harry Potter
September 13, 2023 17:53 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBHomeschooling, Halloween, and Harry Potter Thank you to this podcast episode sponsor: Route 60 – The Biblical Highway. In theaters September 18th & 19th only. Please check the website to learn more about this wonderful movie. Homeschooling, Halloween, and Harry Potter? Are we nuts? Well, yes, but that didn’t stop us from tackling two hot potato […] The post HomeschoolingIRL Replay Homeschooling, Halloween and Harry Potter appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeschooling The Struggling Learner – HIRL Episode 102 Replay
September 06, 2023 17:04 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAre you homeschooling a struggling learner? Fletch and Kendra share three practical ideas for you as you consider homeschooling a child who struggles. Join us for this week’s episode as we answer a listener’s question about how to give struggling learners the time and attention they need. EPISODE TIMELINE :50 Fluff – shout out to John Wilkerson […] The post Homeschooling The Struggling Learner – HIRL Episode 102 Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Can We Afford To Homeschool? Understanding Homeschool Finances
August 30, 2023 16:25 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBMaking Homeschooling Work on a Tight Budget In this episode, Fletch and Kendra from the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network are joined by CPA and homeschooling expert Carol Topp to delve into the topic of homeschooling on a limited budget. The conversation covers valuable insights on managing finances while providing a quality homeschooling experience for your […] The post Can We Afford To Homeschool? Understanding Homeschool Finances appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomeschoolingIRL Replay- Homeschooling With Exchange Students
August 12, 2023 16:53 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHomeschooling Exchange Students Live on location in Paris, France! One of our very favorite episodes to record, because in this show we record straight from the streets of Paris, France as we interview our former exchange student about life in the home of a large homeschooling family. This episode brought to you by CTC Math. […] The post HomeschoolingIRL Replay- Homeschooling With Exchange Students appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Replay | The Homeschool Budget – HIRL Episode 97
July 18, 2023 19:05 - 50 minutes - 92.3 MBThe Homeschool Budget is part one of a series of three podcast episodes dealing with the topic of financial fear. Thank you to our sponsor, CTC Math. With a family of 8 kids, Fletch and Kendra know that homeschooling can get expensive. On this episode, they share tips and tricks they have used over the years to […] The post Replay | The Homeschool Budget – HIRL Episode 97 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
REPLAY | Back To School – HIRL Episode 116
July 05, 2023 15:17 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBAre you starting your school year? We are! Let’s gather around the teacher’s lounge and gear up for another year of teaching our kids at home. Fletch and Kendra are starting their 19th year of homeschooling with a bang and letting you in on the fun. In this episode, they are also imparting 5 questions to […] The post REPLAY | Back To School – HIRL Episode 116 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Love In The House
May 11, 2023 21:34 - 48 minutes - 47.7 MBWant to know what it takes to have love in the house? What happens when a family goes from relying on rules and rigidity to understanding what it means when Jesus tells us that the grandest commandment is love? Chris and Wendy Jeub are raising (or have raised) 16 children in a home that has […] The post Love In The House appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay: Extracurricular Overkill
May 03, 2023 13:37 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBExtracurricular Overkill on the HIRL Podcast On this week’s special back-to-school replay with Fletch and Kendra, they talk about Extracurricular Overkill. When is enough too much? On this episode of HomeschoolingIRL, Fletch, and Kendra answer a letter from a listener wondering how to filter extracurricular activities into your homeschool. When should you say yes? When […] The post Special Replay: Extracurricular Overkill appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay | Can Your Homeschooler Go To College – HIRL Episode 27
April 25, 2023 19:00 - 53 minutes - 79.5 MBCan Your Homeschooler Go To College? The answer to this question is obvious: we all know that homeschoolers can go to college! This episode is brought to you by CTCMath.com – a wonderful math curriculum for all of your homeschool needs, or to brush up on new skills. On this episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, Fletch and […] The post Special Replay | Can Your Homeschooler Go To College – HIRL Episode 27 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay! HomeschoolingIRL Episode 4: Homeschooling Will Save Your Kids, Part One
April 19, 2023 17:27 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBHomeschooling Will Save Your Kids? Most of us won’t say outright that we think homeschooling will save our kids, but many of us pack this idea in the back of our minds: if we only do it right, our kids will turn out to be good, godly adults. Is that true? Can we trust that […] The post Special Replay! HomeschoolingIRL Episode 4: Homeschooling Will Save Your Kids, Part One appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay: HomeschoolingIRL Episode 6: I’m Thinking About Homeschooling, But…
April 11, 2023 16:49 - 45 minutes - 54.5 MBThinking about homeschooling? Have a friend who is? Are you thinking about homeschooling? On this episode of Homeschooling IRL, we’ll answer your burning questions about homeschooling, such as, “Will my kids have to raise their hands to ask to go to the bathroom?”, “What about the prom?”, and “Who gets to be the lunch lady?” […] The post Special Replay: HomeschoolingIRL Episode 6: I’m Thinking About Homeschooling, But… appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Holiday Replay |Holiday Series: Stocking Stuffer
December 21, 2022 16:38 - 23 minutes - 38.3 MBAre you stuck in holiday traffic? Are you locking yourself in the bathroom at your family get-together to avoid Crazy Uncle Larry? Are you sick of hearing Christmas music? This quick episode is just for you! Merry Christmas HIRLers! Join Fletch and Kendra in this short and fun episode as we share Christmas laughs with […] The post Holiday Replay |Holiday Series: Stocking Stuffer appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay | The Working Homeschool Mom – HIRL Episode 141
December 08, 2022 19:07 - 30 minutes - 14 MBAre you a homeschooling mom who needs to work? Are you contemplating a job alongside homeschooling? Join us for this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life as we talk with Jimmie Lanley, a mom who found the need to be employed but also wanted to continue educating her daughter at home with excellence. Jimmie is […] The post Special Replay | The Working Homeschool Mom – HIRL Episode 141 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay | Best of HIRL Christmas Series: Jesus vs. Santa
December 05, 2022 22:22 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBDoes Santa have any place in the celebration of Christmas? If you listen to some homeschoolers talk about it, event the mention of Santa Claus associated with Christmas will land you in the “loner’s corner” of your co-op. Yet, others celebrate good ol’ jolly Santa Claus right next to the baby Jesus. There is also […] The post Special Replay | Best of HIRL Christmas Series: Jesus vs. Santa appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Listener Q&A – Special Replay
October 17, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBOn this week’s episode of Homeschooling in Real Life, we’re answering listeners emails on a wide variety of topics. The post Listener Q&A – Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay: 5 Ways To Rock Your Homeschool
October 10, 2022 12:05 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBNeed some motivation? Encouragement? Tips? Join us for 5 Ways to Rock Your Homeschool! The post Special Replay: 5 Ways To Rock Your Homeschool appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay: Launching Your High Schooler Into Life
September 22, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBBack in Episode 25, we talked about launching your kid into college. During that discussion, we explained how we have chosen to launch our kids during their senior year of high school, which allows them the freedom to begin making life decisions before they even leave our home. One of our listeners wrote in and asked if […] The post Special Replay: Launching Your High Schooler Into Life appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay: What To Do About Sibling Relationships?
September 15, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBSpecial Replay: We received a message on the HomeschoolingIRL Facebook page that said, “Please, please, please do an episode on siblings fighting. Thanks!” Sibling relationships. Sibling rivalries. Siblings fighting. We put out the question to our listeners and they responded with story after story of siblings who know how to tease, fight and use sarcasm like […] The post Special Replay: What To Do About Sibling Relationships? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay: How Do I Make Homeschooling Fun?
August 22, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 6.74 MBThis week on Homeschool IRL, Fletch and Kendra answer a question submitted from a listener, "How Can I Make My Homeschool Fun?" The post Special Replay: How Do I Make Homeschooling Fun? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay – Going Back To School
August 15, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MBAre you starting your school year? We are! Let’s gather around the teacher’s lounge and gear up for another year of teaching our kids at home. Fletch and Kendra are starting their 19th year of homeschooling with a bang and letting you in on the fun. On this episode, they are also imparting 5 questions to […] The post Special Replay – Going Back To School appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Classroom Teachers Who Homeschool – Special Replay
September 27, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBFletch and Kendra sit down with classroom teacher turned homeschool mom to talk about the transition and challenges of leaving the classroom to come home. The post Classroom Teachers Who Homeschool – Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeschooling Multiple Ages – HIRL Special Replay
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBHow does a homeschooling parent possibly educate older kids while at the same time juggling preschoolers, toddlers, and babies? Is it even realistic to think we could do a good job while spinning so many homeschool plates? On this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life, Fletch and Kendra talk about how they’ve managed to homeschool 8 kids, […] The post Homeschooling Multiple Ages – HIRL Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeschooling Through Hard Times
September 13, 2021 18:45 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBHard times! As much as we might like it to be, life is not all ponies, rainbows, and watercolor daisies. The post Homeschooling Through Hard Times appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay: Babysitting
September 09, 2021 22:01 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBWe're talking all about leaving younger siblings with older siblings in the role of babysitter: the ins and outs, the expectations, and other various aspects of that realty. The post Special Replay: Babysitting appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Replay: The Desperate Need To Get It Right
August 27, 2021 22:33 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode we are talking about how to homeschool when we feel like we just don’t measure up to the other homeschool moms we know. The post Special Replay: The Desperate Need To Get It Right appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
What’s Your New Normal? – HIRL Episode 160
April 20, 2020 13:23 - 25 minutes - 24 MBWhat’s Your New Normal? – HIRL Episode 160 What does life look like post-pandemic? Which activities are you are eager to return to, and what will you change going forward? From changing the family schedule, to changing the pace of life, to learning how to connect through the smart use of technology, these are the […] The post What’s Your New Normal? – HIRL Episode 160 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Blessed Are The Crisis Schoolers- HIRL Episode 159
April 06, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBBlessed Are The Crisis Schoolers – HIRL Episode 159 How can you support your neighbor who is suddenly learning how to school their kids at home? What does it mean to “Love Thy Neighbor” during this Covid-19 pandemic? We are three weeks into the COVID-19 global crisis and families around us are settling into new […] The post Blessed Are The Crisis Schoolers- HIRL Episode 159 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hope Shifting and Covid19 – HIRL Episode 158
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 21.4 MBHope Shifting and Covid19 – HIRL Episode 158 What does homeschooling look like in the face of a worldwide pandemic? How does sudden change affect the breadwinner in the home who is unexpectedly out of work? What happens when a homeschooling parent suddenly has everyone in the family home all day long? What do we […] The post Hope Shifting and Covid19 – HIRL Episode 158 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: Loving the Unlovable
December 10, 2019 17:04 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBA special replay! We all have those people in our lives who prove to be a challenge to love: a grumpy toddler, a brooding teen, an irritable spouse, a controlling parent. How do we love them in spite of their unloveliness? What does the gospel tell us about our own unloveliness, and God’s love for […] The post Best of HIRL: Loving the Unlovable appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL Replay: The Working Homeschool Mom
August 18, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBAre you a homeschooling mom who needs to work? Are you contemplating a job alongside homeschooling? Join us for this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life as we talk with Jimmie Lanley, a mom who found the need to be employed but also wanted to continue educating her daughter at home with excellence. Jimmie is […] The post Best of HIRL Replay: The Working Homeschool Mom appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL Replay: Facetime
August 14, 2019 21:54 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBAuthor Kristen Hatton joins us for an important discussion that encompasses the world our teen girls are growing up in. From eating disorders to the impact of social media on a young woman’s self image, Kristen’s latest book, Facetime: Your Identity in a Selfie World, is a significant guide to pointing our teenaged daughters to […] The post Best of HIRL Replay: Facetime appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Grandparents Who Homeschool – HIRL Special Replay
August 06, 2019 21:47 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBDuring a recent homeschooling convention where we were speaking, an older gentleman approached the Homeschooling in Real Life booth and asked what we might know about grandparents who homeschool. He was planning to help his daughter homeschool her children, and he was there to gather information. The topic of grandparents who homeschool is an exciting one! The […] The post Grandparents Who Homeschool – HIRL Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
The Disappointed Parent – HIRL Special Replay
July 24, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBWe have big dreams when we begin parenting: how many children we’ll have, what we’ll do together, how our relationship will be when they are adults. It doesn’t take long for us to realize that we’re not in control of who or how our children are, and soon we can find ourselves disappointed that we […] The post The Disappointed Parent – HIRL Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
When Homeschoolers Judge – Best of Homeschooling IRL
July 19, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHomeschooling is a choice born out of the freedom to choose what we feel to be the best educational option for our children. It should follow, then that if a family who has made the choice to homeschool then decides to put a child into a traditional school setting, fellow homeschoolers will support that freedom to choose, […] The post When Homeschoolers Judge – Best of Homeschooling IRL appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
5 Apps All Parents Should Know – Best of Homeschooling IRL
July 12, 2019 12:00 - 3 BytesApps! Mobile phones! iPads! Technology! It all moves so fast and changes seemingly overnight. How do we keep up with what our kids are asking to use or are being exposed to, even if we are trying to keep it all in balance? Join us on this highly informative episode of Homeschooling in Real Life […] The post 5 Apps All Parents Should Know – Best of Homeschooling IRL appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of Homschooling IRL: Affording College
April 28, 2019 23:34 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBIt’s that time of year again – graduation is upon us and college is looming into the future. In this replay of the Best of Homeschooling IRL, listen in as Fletch and Kendra interview Jean Burke of College Prep Genius with tips for affording college. —- When our students hope to go to college, the […] The post Best of Homschooling IRL: Affording College appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: Homeschooling Multiple Ages
April 03, 2019 19:21 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week on this replay episode of Homeschooling IRL: How does a homeschooling parent possibly educate older kids while at the same time juggling preschoolers, toddlers, and babies? Is it even realistic to think we could do a good job while spinning so many homeschool plates? On this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life, Fletch and […] The post Best of HIRL: Homeschooling Multiple Ages appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Edition of HIRL: Mid-Year Slump
February 04, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week on Special Edition – Homeschooling IRL – Enjoy this episode replay sponsored by Christian Standard Bible! Mid-January. Harumph. Are you feeling the mid-year slump in your homeschool, too? In this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life, Fletch and Kendra talk about how the mid-year slump affects their homeschooling and give several practical ways in which you […] The post Special Edition of HIRL: Mid-Year Slump appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Edition of HIRL: Family Devotions with Marty Machowski
February 02, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week on Special Edition – Homeschooling IRL – Enjoy this episode replay sponsored by Christian Standard Bible! Join us as we welcome pastor, homeschool father, and family devotions author, Marty Machowski. We talk with Marty about family devotions and why we need to encourage each other as families to gather together around the Word […] The post Special Edition of HIRL: Family Devotions with Marty Machowski appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Special Edition of HIRL: Devotions For The Real Family
January 30, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week on Special Edition – Homeschooling IRL – Enjoy this episode replay sponsored by Christian Standard Bible! We are talking about Family Devotions for the Real Family on this podcast. You know REAL family devotions. The families with the toddler hijacking the deep discussion, and the teens are daydreaming, and mom is falling asleep because […] The post Special Edition of HIRL: Devotions For The Real Family appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
“Out of Retirement” Update from Homeschooling in Real Life: Leaving Legalism
November 15, 2018 13:08 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MB“Out of Retirement” Update from Homeschooling in Real Life: Leaving Legalism Hey there, HIRLers! We’ve missed you all so much that we decided to come back for one more episode. We’re celebrating the Ultimate Homeschool Network’s 5th anniversary and catching you up on good ol’ Homeschooling in Real Life stuff. It’s fun frivolity and all […] The post “Out of Retirement” Update from Homeschooling in Real Life: Leaving Legalism appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: The Educated Parent
October 15, 2018 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWe home educators spend a lot of time educating our kids. But what about us? Are we taking the time to learn more, discover more, and be curious? This episode of Homeschooling in Real Life is dedicated to you, the homeschooling parent. We want to see you grow and thrive in your role as parent […] The post Best of HIRL: The Educated Parent appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: Boys To Men
October 10, 2018 19:12 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBOur listeners love when we podcast about the process of raising children into adulthood. But every time we talk about raising kids or the transitions into teen years or launching our adolescents out into the world, we are asked constantly for resources. On this episode we introduce our listeners to one of our favorite new resources for young men. Our old friend, Barrett […] The post Best of HIRL: Boys To Men appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.