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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Best of HIRL: When Your Homeschool Owns You
October 03, 2018 12:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBWhen Cindy West reached out to us and asked to talk about something she’s seeing in the homeschool community at large, we jumped at the opportunity. And it’s this: Some homeschoolers feel they must adhere so closely to a particular homeschool philosophy that they have lost all their homeschool joy. Essentially, their homeschools are owning them. […] The post Best of HIRL: When Your Homeschool Owns You appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Replay: Devotions For The Real Family
September 24, 2018 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBWe 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 it’s been a long, long homeschooling day. Can you relate to family worship that looks like this? Family worship […] The post Replay: Devotions For The Real Family appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Back to School Replay: Extracurricular Overkill
September 19, 2018 17:45 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBOn 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 who is wondering how to filter extracurricular activities into your homeschool. When should you say yes? When should you say […] The post Back to School Replay: Extracurricular Overkill appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Back to School Replay: Moms and Teen Boys
September 12, 2018 17:13 - 32 minutes - 15 MBMoms of teen boys, this episode was made for you! What happens to those boys when they become teenagers and why are they so hard for moms to manage? Fletch and Kendra have raised three teen boys so far and they have lived to tell the tale . . . Fletch pokes a few sticks at […] The post Back to School Replay: Moms and Teen Boys appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Back to School Replay: I Love Homeschooling But I Am Totally Disorganized
September 04, 2018 16:51 - 35 minutes - 16.2 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 Back to School Replay: I Love Homeschooling But I Am Totally Disorganized appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: Back To School
August 31, 2018 12:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBAre you starting your school year? In this Best of HIRL, we gather around the teacher’s lounge and gear up for another year of teaching our kids at home. When this episode first ran, Fletch and Kendra were starting their 19th year of homeschooling with a bang and letting you in on the fun. On […] The post Best of HIRL: Back To School appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Summertime Favorites – The Homeschool Budget
July 02, 2018 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Homeschool Budget is part one of a series of three podcast episodes dealing with the topic of financial fear. 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 save money and homeschool well within a […] The post Summertime Favorites – The Homeschool Budget appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Summertime Favorites – Can We Afford To Homeschool?
June 28, 2018 19:05 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBCan you afford to homeschoool? What if your budget is already at its max, and you feel you’re barely scraping by just to provide the basics for your family? Join Fletch and Kendra as we sit down with our Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network colleague and CPA Carol Topp for a lively and quick discussion of how […] The post Summertime Favorites – Can We Afford To Homeschool? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Summertime Favorites – Girls, Again
June 18, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBSummertime Favorites – this month replaying some of Homeschooling IRL’s best episodes for the summer! Enjoy! —-This is not the first time we have tackled the topic of girls on the podcast. On Episode 10, we talked about many of the common pitfalls we have observed in homeschool families raising daughters. From restrictive environments to preventing […] The post Summertime Favorites – Girls, Again appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Summertime Favorites – Boys, Again
June 15, 2018 16:49 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBBack in Episode 9, we sat down with our friends and fellow podcasters, Hal and Melanie Young from Making Biblical Family Life Practical, to discuss the topic of boys. We talked about how these rambunctious little piles of energy can completely undo the unprepared homeschool mom. From peeing on the carpet to falling from the […] The post Summertime Favorites – Boys, Again appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: Dads Who Homeschool
April 21, 2018 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this episode of the HomeschoolingIRL podcast, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know about switching roles. What happens when circumstances dictate that mom is the primary breadwinner. What does it look like when dads choose to stay home and do the homeschooling? Fletch and Kendra interview two homeschool dads who […] The post Best of HIRL: Dads Who Homeschool appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: I Love Homeschooling, But I’ll Tell You Its Flaws
April 17, 2018 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBOn this episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, Fletch and Kendra discuss what it’s like when your homeschool student abandons your family’s faith and lifestyle. How can this happen in a Christian home where you have created a sheltered homeschool environment? Christian homeschooling is designed to protect our kids. Shouldn’t our children turn out perfect? […] The post Best of HIRL: I Love Homeschooling, But I’ll Tell You Its Flaws appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: Answering Homeschool Critics
April 05, 2018 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBHomeschool critics seem to be everywhere and some of us have had our share of uncomfortable conversations about our choice to homeschool, how we’re going about it, whether or not we’re qualified to teach our own kids, and even what they’re learning. Learning how to answer homeschool critics, especially those who are close to us, sometimes requires […] The post Best of HIRL: Answering Homeschool Critics appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: How The Gospel Makes Us Unoffendable
April 02, 2018 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBWhat if someone told you that you had no right to be angry? What if you could live a life that was defined as unoffendable? What would it look like to not be offended by the things people say and do, or by the way they treat you? And what if you could smile and relax, […] The post Best of HIRL: How The Gospel Makes Us Unoffendable appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: How to Raise A Pagan Kid In A Christian Home
March 28, 2018 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBBarrett Johnson wrote a viral sensation entitled, How to Raise a Pagan Kid in a Christian Home. Writing from his heart on a topic he was keenly aware of in the church, he never expected the speedy response he received from parents in the broader Christian community, many of whom were replying with a hearty, “Amen!” […] The post Best of HIRL: How to Raise A Pagan Kid In A Christian Home appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
The Best of HIRL: The Quiet Fight Between Women
March 23, 2018 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThere is a quiet fight going on under the surface in homeschooling for a long time. “Let’s face it. The quiet fight between women in homeschooling often comes down to pride.” – Angie Tolpin We dive back into familiar waters on this episode and tackle the issue of competition and pride that we see generally among […] The post The Best of HIRL: The Quiet Fight Between Women appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: Heart for the World
March 19, 2018 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 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 Best of HIRL: Heart for the World appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: Knights in Training
March 17, 2018 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBRaising boys can be tricky business, no? And if we have a heart to see our boys really change the world with solid character, big ideas, and compassionate hearts, we can feel defeated when we see them being goofy and a little out of control as kids. That’s exactly why we wanted to have a […] The post Best of HIRL: Knights in Training appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: How To Watch TV Without Selling Your Soul
March 12, 2018 14:33 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBShould you turn the TV on? Yes or no? On this episode we jump into a topic that is quick to divide families as we answer the question: Is there any redeeming value in having television in your home, or should we avoid this portal into American culture? Join along and listen as Fletch and Kendra talk openly […] The post Best of HIRL: How To Watch TV Without Selling Your Soul appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
How To Deal With Homeschool Burnout – Special Replay
February 26, 2018 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBThis is our second stab at the topic of homeschool burnout. Back in Episode 39, we interviewed four homeschool moms and discussed the topic: I Love Homeschooling, But I’m Totally Burned Out. On that episode we verified that homeschooling moms burn out often and regularly. Our listener Anna, wrote in and asked if we would expand the […] The post How To Deal With Homeschool Burnout – Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Talking With Kids About Tragedy – Special Replay
February 19, 2018 13:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBTragedy. In terms of media and social media, tragedy has become a staple of our daily diet. The world seems to be going crazy and the news is full of stories that are difficult for kids to process and understand. How do we talk to our children about race issues, murder, terrorism, and other tragic current events? […] The post Talking With Kids About Tragedy – Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
When Your Homeschool Owns You – HIRL Replay
December 19, 2017 20:36 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBWhen Cindy West reached out to us and asked to talk about something she’s seeing in the homeschool community at large, we jumped at the opportunity. And it’s this: Some homeschoolers feel they must adhere so closely to a particular homeschool philosophy that they have lost all their homeschool joy. Essentially, their homeschools are owning them. […] The post When Your Homeschool Owns You – HIRL Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL Christmas Series: Jesus vs. Santa
December 09, 2017 16:00 - 32 minutes - 60 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 Best of HIRL Christmas Series: Jesus vs. Santa appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL Holiday Series: Stocking Stuffer
December 04, 2017 16:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 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 on this short and fun episode as we share some Christmas laughs with […] The post Best of HIRL Holiday Series: Stocking Stuffer appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL Holiday Series: What To Do About Sibling Relationships?
December 02, 2017 16:00 - 40 minutes - 73.5 MBWe 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 professionals. On […] The post Best of HIRL Holiday Series: What To Do About Sibling Relationships? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Ne...
Best of HIRL Holiday Series – Traveling With Kids
November 27, 2017 14:00 - 23 minutes - 42.4 MBJoin us on this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life as we talk about the ins and outs of traveling with kids. On this episode we are NOT talking about vacation planning. Instead we are talking about giving your family a love for travel, a love for God’s world and a love for taking your love for Jesus […] The post Best of HIRL Holiday Series – Traveling With Kids appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeschooling Multiple Ages
November 18, 2017 15:00 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBHomeschooling Multiple Ages! 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 Kendra talk about how they’ve managed to […] The post Homeschooling Multiple Ages appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling But I’m Totally Burned Out
November 13, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutes - 77.2 MBFor the rest of the year, we will be running a “Best of” series of the Homeschooling IRL episodes. Many of these episodes were earlier episodes that you might have missed. Enjoy! Let’s be real folks! It’s February and the mid-year homeschooling doldrums can hit any of us. One of our listeners sent us a great email […] The post I Love Homeschooling But I’m Totally Burned Out appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of HIRL: Transparent Parenting
November 11, 2017 15:00 - 45 minutes - 82.7 MBFor the rest of the year, we will be running a “Best of” series of the Homeschooling IRL episodes. Many of these episodes were earlier episodes that you might have missed. Enjoy! How important is it for us to practice transparent parenting with our children? What should you do when your children ask you questions that are just […] The post Best of HIRL: Transparent Parenting appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling But My Kids Are With Me All the Time
November 06, 2017 16:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBOn this episode of the HomeschoolingIRL podcast, Fletch and Kendra begin a new series called, “I Love Homeschooling But…” and discuss the topic of having your kids with you All. The. Time. We really do love this aspect of homeschooling, and many of us want to spend the best hours of our kids’ days with […] The post I Love Homeschooling But My Kids Are With Me All the Time appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
How Do I Make Homeschooling Fun?
November 04, 2017 15:00 - 14 minutes - 25.7 MBOn today’s episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, Martha called in to ask, “How Do I Make My Homeschool Fun?” We loved this question, so both Fletch and Kendra take a stab at answering. As you have come to expect, their answers line up perfectly with the “have to” parent and the “get to” parent. Tune in to make […] The post How Do I Make Homeschooling Fun? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeschooling and Marriage
October 28, 2017 15:00 - 47 minutes - 87.9 MBFor the rest of the year, we will be running a “Best of” series of the Homeschooling IRL episodes continuing with Homeschooling and Marriage. Many of these episodes were earlier episodes that you might have missed. Enjoy! You are going to want to grab your spouse for this episode! Fletch and Kendra dive right into […] The post Homeschooling and Marriage appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
5 Ways To Rock Homeschool
October 26, 2017 15:37 - 44 minutes - 82.4 MBFor the rest of the year, we will be running a “Best of” series of the Homeschooling IRL episodes, starting with 5 Ways to Rock Homeschool. Many of these episodes were earlier episodes that you might have missed. Enjoy! Need some motivation? Encouragement? Tips? Join us for 5 Ways to Rock Your […] The post 5 Ways To Rock Homeschool appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of Homeschooling IRL: I Love Homeschooling, But I Hate Teaching Writing
September 23, 2017 12:00 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBThis week on the Best of Homeschooling IRL: Do you struggle with teaching writing to your homeschool kids? This is the episode for you. As homeschool parents, some of us were not given great tools for writing in our own education, so when it comes to teaching the subject, we already feel ill-prepared. Others of […] The post Best of Homeschooling IRL: I Love Homeschooling, But I Hate Teaching Writing appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of Homeschooling IRL: Unrealistic Expectations
September 20, 2017 12:00 - 47 minutes - 86.6 MBIn this Best of Homeschooling IRL episode, Fletch and Kendra chat with Kathy Lee, mom of many and co-author of The Homegrown Preschooler. Kathy is a child development specialist who has homeschooled and raised kids and now speaks all over the country to parents (often with several of her kids in tow!) We discuss the […] The post Best of Homeschooling IRL: Unrealistic Expectations appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of Homeschooling IRL: The Purity Culture with Sheila Gregoire
September 18, 2017 02:36 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBThis week on the Best of Homeschooling IRL: Sheila Gregoire is the author of the book, The Good Girl’s Guide To Great Sex. She is also a popular speaker and blogger at To Love Honor and Vacuum. Sheila joins us in the studio again this week as we discuss the phenomenon that is the “purity culture” […] The post Best of Homeschooling IRL: The Purity Culture with Sheila Gregoire appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Best of Homeschooling IRL: What Josh Duggar Forgot
September 11, 2017 14:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBFor the next few weeks, we’re playing a few episodes of Our discussion on this episode comes right out of the current headlines. Homeschool graduate and reality TV star, Josh Duggar, has fallen from the spotlight due to his confessions of struggling with adultery, pornography and a history of molestation. We jump into to discuss the […] The post Best of Homeschooling IRL: What Josh Duggar Forgot appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HIRL Episode 156: The Goodbye Show
July 24, 2017 15:06 - 17 minutes - 8.79 MBAll good things must come to an end, and as such, this is the final episode of the Homeschooling In Real Life podcast. Thank you for hanging in there with us through 155 episodes. It was a great run and we even slipped a final episode in last week before saying goodbye! Celebrate with us […] The post HIRL Episode 156: The Goodbye Show appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HIRL Episode 155: Did Joshua Harris Kiss Dating Goodbye?
July 17, 2017 12:00 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MBIn 1997, 21-year-old Joshua Harris wrote a revolutionary book on dating. The book would go on to be an international bestseller and catapult Joshua into the Christian spotlight. I Kissed Dating Goodbye was embraced by the homeschool community and the Christian church at large, and continues to shape the consciousness of how Christians view singleness, dating, and relationships. […] The post HIRL Episode 155: Did Joshua Harris Kiss Dating Goodbye? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcas...
Avoiding Spiritual Abuse – HIRL Episode 154
June 19, 2017 12:00 - 46 minutes - 21.9 MBSpiritual abuse has been alive and well in the homeschool community for years. From early leaders like Bill Gothard/ATI to the deceptive charm of Doug Phillips and the Vision Forum/Family Integrated Church movement, homeschoolers often fall prey to the abuse of misguided leaders. Joining Fletch and Kendra for the last full episode of Homeschooling in […] The post Avoiding Spiritual Abuse – HIRL Episode 154 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Heart for the World – HIRL Episode 153
June 13, 2017 02:00 - 36 minutes - 17.5 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 Heart for the World – HIRL Episode 153 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Facetime – HIRL Episode 152
June 06, 2017 05:23 - 33 minutes - 16.1 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 Facetime – HIRL Episode 152 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Knights in Training – HIRL Episode 151
May 29, 2017 09:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MBRaising boys can be tricky business, no? And if we have a heart to see our boys really change the world with solid character, big ideas, and compassionate hearts, we can feel defeated when we see them being goofy and a little out of control as kids. That’s exactly why we wanted to have a […] The post Knights in Training – HIRL Episode 151 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Listener Q&A, Part 2 – HIRL Episode 150
May 15, 2017 12:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBHey! Hey! We’re once again answering listeners’ emails on a wide variety of topics this week. Want to know how not to be a homeschool whackjob? Or how to choose a different schooling option without caving to judgmental responses? Chances are, if you’ve had a question for Fletch and Kendra, you’ll hear the answers you’ve been […] The post Listener Q&A, Part 2 – HIRL Episode 150 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Listener Q&A, Part 1 – HIRL Episode 149
May 08, 2017 19:10 - 27 minutes - 13.3 MBWe’re almost 150 episodes in and the emails keep coming! On this week’s episode of Homeschooling in Real Life, we’re answering listeners emails on a wide variety of topics. Judgmental homeschoolers? We got that. Homeschooling high school? Yep, that, too. Chances are, if you’ve had a question for Fletch and Kendra, you’ll hear the answers […] The post Listener Q&A, Part 1 – HIRL Episode 149 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Boys To Men – HIRL Episode 148
May 01, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 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 Boys To Men – HIRL Episode 148 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
When Homeschoolers Judge – HIRL Episode 147
April 25, 2017 17:28 - 41 minutes - 19.4 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 – HIRL Episode 147 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Babysitting – HIRL Episode 146
April 17, 2017 17:44 - 26 minutes - 12.9 MBSome of our best episodes have been created as the result of our listeners’ great ideas, and this is one of those episodes! We’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. We hope it sets […] The post Babysitting – HIRL Episode 146 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Undone Redone: Marriage and The Gospel – HIRL Episode 145
April 03, 2017 12:00 - 44 minutes - 21.1 MBTray and Melody Lovvorn were married for 11 years before his struggle with pornography and sexual addiction tore their family apart. The appearance of the “perfect” Christian life that they both worked so hard to maintain came crashing down all around them. They divorced, but God wasn’t yet finished with their marriage. Tray and Melody […] The post Undone Redone: Marriage and The Gospel – HIRL Episode 145 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
When Your Homeschool Owns You – HIRL Episode 144
March 27, 2017 12:00 - 30 minutes - 14.7 MBSometimes an idea for an episode comes along and we throw the regular recording schedule out the window! When Cindy West reached out to us and asked to talk about something she’s seeing in the homeschool community at large, we jumped at the opportunity. And it’s this: Some homeschoolers feel they must adhere so closely to […] The post When Your Homeschool Owns You – HIRL Episode 144 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.