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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Top 10 Lessons From TV Dads, Part 1 – HIRL Episode 44
March 23, 2015 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBTop 10 lessons from TV dads? What could we possibly learn from a bunch of characters on television? Join Fletch as he takes a trip into television history and shares his top 10 lessons he has learned from the TV dads he was raised with. This episode was recorded straight from the Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention in […] The post Top 10 Lessons From TV Dads, Part 1 – HIRL Episode 44 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling, But I Hate Homeschool Conventions – HIRL Episode 43
March 16, 2015 12:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBWhat comes to mind when you think of homeschool conventions? Most people either love them or hate them! In the span of a few days at a homeschooling convention, you can easily get overwhelmed by the huge vender halls and rows upon rows of curriculum choices. The workshops span topics all over the homeschooling spectrum, not to […] The post I Love Homeschooling, But I Hate Homeschool Conventions – HIRL Episode 43 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Answering Homeschool Critics – HIRL Episode 42
March 09, 2015 12:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 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 Answering Homeschool Critics – HIRL Episode 42 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Some Dads Have All The Fun – HIRL Episode 41
March 02, 2015 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIt’s very common for homeschooling moms to feel as if we spend all day telling the kids what they have to do, and then at the end of the day, dad swoops in and saves the day! And while we love that our kids are excited to see dad (or mom, if it’s reversed in […] The post Some Dads Have All The Fun – HIRL Episode 41 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Ask Us Anything You Want, Again – HIRL Episode 40
February 23, 2015 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBFletch and Kendra are back in the hot-seat for another round of questions. On this 40th episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, we are answering questions from our listening audience again. Questions we tackle in this episode include: What do you do with the college kids that live in your home and interrupt your homeschool life? Any […] The post Ask Us Anything You Want, Again – HIRL Episode 40 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling…But I’m Totally Burned Out – HIRL Episode 39
February 16, 2015 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBLet’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 with five questions all about homeschool challenges and wanting to throw in the towel. As we read through the questions he asked, we decided to combine all of them into one podcast […] The post I Love Homeschooling…But I’m Totally Burned Out – HIRL Episode 39 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Balancing Home Business and Homeschool – HIRL Episode 38
February 09, 2015 13:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWe were contacted a few weeks ago by HIRLer Derek Anderson who asked: Could you talk about the challenges of owning a home business as a homeschooler? For many homeschoolers, owning a home business is the dream. The idea that small business ownership provides the ultimate in freedom and flexibility for a homeschool family is sought by […] The post Balancing Home Business and Homeschool – HIRL Episode 38 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Can We Be Friends With Our Kids – HIRL Episode 37
February 02, 2015 13:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBWe are talking about relationships and asking the question, “Is it possible to be friends with our homeschool kids?” Most homeschooling families seem to have a good understanding of curriculum to use with their kids. Conventions and conferences often address how to teach math, writing and language. As parents we also have a natural understanding for […] The post Can We Be Friends With Our Kids – HIRL Episode 37 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
How Do I Make Homeschooling Fun? – HIRL Episode 36
January 26, 2015 13:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBSurprise! Surprise! Surprise! We love to surprise our listeners with fun stuff! We are super excited to announce that Homeschooling In Real Life has become a WEEKLY podcast. That’s right! Each and every week we plan on releasing a brand new show for you. But here’s the deal: great content and interviews take a lot of time and we are […] The post How Do I Make Homeschooling Fun? – HIRL Episode 36 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Black Sheep Homeschoolers – HIRL Episode 35
January 19, 2015 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBSometimes our listeners ask tough questions of us, and then our most meaningful episodes are created. On this episode of HomeschoolingIRL, Fletch and Kendra respond to listener Cindy, who asked, “What if your child is the black sheep of the homeschool group, the one the kids won’t play with?” It’s a tender topic, and one that […] The post Black Sheep Homeschoolers – HIRL Episode 35 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Christ in the Chaos – HIRL Episode 34
January 05, 2015 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBKimm Crandall was the perfect homeschooling mom: she had her curriculum chosen carefully, her children lined up quietly and obediently in the church pew, and her home-ground wheat bread delivered piping hot from her oven. She was doing everything “right”. Still, God seemed angry with her, and she felt as if nothing she did would make Him […] The post Christ in the Chaos – HIRL Episode 34 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling, But I’m Not A Good Teacher – HIRL Episode 33
December 22, 2014 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBSo you don’t have a teaching credential and you’ve never been to college. Does this make you unqualified to teach your kids at home? Continuing our series of “I Love Homeschooling But…”, we get real with the idea of feeling inadequate to teach your children and discuss, “I Love Homeschooling, But I’m Not A Good Teacher.” Join us […] The post I Love Homeschooling, But I’m Not A Good Teacher – HIRL Episode 33 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling But I Am Totally Disorganized – HIRL Episode 32
December 08, 2014 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 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 – HIRL Episode 32 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling But I Hate Teaching Math – HIRL Episode 31
November 24, 2014 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBAnd I hate teaching science. And writing. Or . . . Let’s get real homeschoolers, most of us have at least one subject we don’t enjoy teaching. What? That is difficult to justify when we are the ones in charge of teaching all the subjects. So what is a homeschooling parent supposed to do when there are core subjects that must be covered […] The post I Love Homeschooling But I Hate Teaching Math – HIRL Episode 31 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling But My Kids Are With Me All the Time – HIRL Episode 30
November 10, 2014 13:00 - 48 minutes - 45.2 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 – HIRL Episode 30 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
All The Single Ladies – HIRL Episode 29
October 27, 2014 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHomeschooling can be a difficult choice for families to make. It takes time, planning and hard work when you decide to school your children at home. That decision is made even more difficult when you are doing it alone. LaToya Edwards and Mary Jo Tate are single homeschooling moms who have successfully learned how to keep their children home […] The post All The Single Ladies – HIRL Episode 29 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
The Internet In Real Life – HIRL Episode 28
October 13, 2014 15:00 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBWhat are the best tools for technology in your homeschool? Has the internet become any safer for your kids to surf? What precautions should you take to guard your kids from life online? On this episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, Fletch and Kendra sit down with John Wilkerson from The Wired Homeschool Podcast and Blog to […] The post The Internet In Real Life – HIRL Episode 28 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Can Your Homeschooler Go To College – HIRL Episode 27
September 29, 2014 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBThe answer to this question is obvious: we all know that homeschoolers can go to college! On this episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, Fletch and Kendra get real and challenge their listeners to join them in a difficult discussion about fear and trusting God as they contemplate sending their children onto higher education. Along the way, they sit […] The post Can Your Homeschooler Go To College – HIRL Episode 27 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Is Courtship Fundamentally Flawed – HIRL Episode 26
September 15, 2014 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this episode of HomeschoolingIRL, Fletch and Kendra tackle the topic of courtship and dating in the homeschool family. They interview Thomas Umstattd, Jr. to discuss his popular viral blog post: Why Courtship Is Fundamentally Flawed. Timeline for this episode: 13:45 – Thomas talks about his blogpost and why he wrote it. 26:38 – Fletch […] The post Is Courtship Fundamentally Flawed – HIRL Episode 26 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Launching Your Kid to College – HIRL Episode 25
September 01, 2014 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBDo you have a student whose dream is to head to college? How do you know if she’s ready? Have you imparted everything you wanted to teach him before he heads off to work on a degree, live on campus, and make all of his own choices? Join Fletch and Kendra on this episode as […] The post Launching Your Kid to College – HIRL Episode 25 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
5 Ways To Rock Your Homeschool – HIRL Episode 24
August 18, 2014 15:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBNeed some motivation? Encouragement? Tips? Join us for 5 Ways to Rock Your Homeschool! We originally titled this one “The Practical Episode”, and that is exactly what we’re talking about. Let’s go back to school with some tips that will hopefully bring you some freedom and joy this year! After 17 years of homeschooling, we’ve picked […] The post 5 Ways To Rock Your Homeschool – HIRL Episode 24 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeschooling in New York City – HIRL Episode 23
August 02, 2014 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBHave you ever watched a TV sitcom where the characters live in a cool New York City apartment? Have you ever dreamed of walking down Park Avenue or strolling leisurely through Central Park? Has the thought ever crossed your mind about living and homeschooling in a big city? On this episode of HomeschoolingIRL, Fletch and Kendra […] The post Homeschooling in New York City – HIRL Episode 23 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeschooling Through Hard Times – HIRL Episode 22
July 19, 2014 00:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHard times! As much as we might like it to be, life is not all ponies, rainbows, and watercolor daisies. On this episode of HomeschoolingIRL we discuss the issue of homeschooling when life gets hard. Difficulties can look different in every family – marital stress, tragedies, health challenges, financial loss – and we’ll consider how each […] The post Homeschooling Through Hard Times – HIRL Episode 22 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Let’s Talk Sex…Again – HIRL Episode 21
July 04, 2014 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIt seems that we can’t stop talking about sex! This week’s episode is our response to Episode 16: How Do I Talk to My Kids About Sex?, where we heard from several young adults who shared how their parents failed or succeeded in teaching them about sex. This time we also respond to a few […] The post Let’s Talk Sex…Again – HIRL Episode 21 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Ask Us Anything You Want – HIRL Episode 20
June 21, 2014 00:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHomeschoolingIRL is celebrating our 20th episode! We’ve interviewed, asked questions, listened, discussed, and laughed a lot along with you. Now it’s your turn — if you could ask Fletch and Kendra anything you want, what would you ask? Join us for Episode 20: Ask Us Anything You Want for questions our listeners sent in and answers that […] The post Ask Us Anything You Want – HIRL Episode 20 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
What Homeschooling Dads Wish Their Wives Knew – HIRL Episode 19
June 07, 2014 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBIt’s time for an episode that’s all about the men. On this episode of HomeschoolingIRL, Fletch talks with three other homeschooling dads about what they wish their wives knew . They discuss the trap of micro-managing, the pressure to perform that their wives feel acutely, and what they really think about making curriculum choices and attending […] The post What Homeschooling Dads Wish Their Wives Knew – HIRL Episode 19 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeschool Grads Tell All – HIRL Episode 18
May 24, 2014 00:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat are you doing to prepare your homeschool graduates for life in the real world? A listener called into the podcast and shared a story of how his son had his homeschooled eyes opened at his first job. World views, coarse language, sexual innuendo were all present in abundance. In a world full of […] The post Homeschool Grads Tell All – HIRL Episode 18 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
What Homeschooling Does To A Marriage – HIRL Episode 17
May 10, 2014 00:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBYou are going to want to grab your spouse for this episode! Fletch and Kendra dive right into the middle of the topic and discuss how the stress of homeschooling can leak into your marriage relationship. Throughout this episode you will hear live interviews conducted with couples on the floor of the Teach Them Diligently Conference […] The post What Homeschooling Does To A Marriage – HIRL Episode 17 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
How Do I Talk To My Kids About Sex? – HIRL Episode 16
April 26, 2014 00:00 - 49 minutes - 23.1 MBSex. The one topic that seems to leave us questioning our parenting, pushing a lot of us into an embarrassing presentation of the basics with our kids. We’ve discovered that so many of us don’t like the way our own parents talked to us about sex, or we feel like they gave us no boundaries […] The post How Do I Talk To My Kids About Sex? – HIRL Episode 16 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
I Love Homeschooling, But I’ll Tell You Its Flaws – HIRL Episode 15
April 12, 2014 00:00 - 54 minutes - 25.6 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 I Love Homeschooling, But I’ll Tell You Its Flaws – HIRL Episode 15 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Love In The House – HIRL Episode 14
March 29, 2014 00:00 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat 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 seen both the letter of the law and the sweetness of grace and […] The post Love In The House – HIRL Episode 14 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
How to Raise A Pagan Kid In A Christian Home – HIRL Episode 13
March 15, 2014 00:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBLast fall, Barrett 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 […] The post How to Raise A Pagan Kid In A Christian Home – HIRL Episode 13 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Give Them Grace – HIRL Episode 12
March 01, 2014 01:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBTune into this light and serious, fun and deep discussion about grace and raising kids with author Jessica Thompson. You won’t want to miss this episode! Great advice and practical suggestions are offered on this episode when we discuss: What do we do when a child seems unrepentant, or when we feel all of our […] The post Give Them Grace – HIRL Episode 12 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Start A Rock Band With Your Daughter – HIRL Episode 11
February 15, 2014 01:00 - 46 minutes - 21.7 MBPut on your crazy wigs and plug your favorite electric guitar into your amp, because this show is all about rock and roll. On this episode, Fletch and Kendra interview Brian Tompkins, an old friend from their days in college (and fraternity brother of Fletch). Brian is a single father and one half […] The post Start A Rock Band With Your Daughter – HIRL Episode 11 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
GIRLS! – HIRL Episode 10
February 01, 2014 01:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBOn the last episode we talked about boys. This week it’s all about the girls! We love our girls and we love homeschooling them. On this episode of HomeschoolingIRL, we’re talking all about girls. How does homeschooling girls differ than boys? Does college and career planning look the same? Should girls have a “fall back” plan, […] The post GIRLS! – HIRL Episode 10 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
BOYS! – HIRL Episode 9
January 18, 2014 01:00 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MBBOYS. Do you have them in your home? We do, too! On this episode of HomeschoolingIRL, we’re talking boys and boy stuff and the funny antics that come with raising boys and the difficult topics, too. You know us: we won’t skirt the trickier subjects. Hal and Melanie Young, authors of Raising Real Men, join us for today’s […] The post BOYS! – HIRL Episode 9 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomeschoolingIRL Episode 8 – Homeschooling With Exchange Students
January 04, 2014 01:00 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBLive 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. Tune in as we talk about homeschooling with exchange students and […] The post HomeschoolingIRL Episode 8 – Homeschooling With Exchange Students appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomescholingIRL Episode 7 – Christmas Party!
December 21, 2013 01:00 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBMerry Christmas from Homeschooling In Real Life! On this very fun episode, Fletch and Kendra discuss the real life issues of holiday stress and how to avoid Christmas burnout. They also get into the Christmas spirit by handing out several gifts to their listeners. Gift #1 – A New Website We are so excited to […] The post HomescholingIRL Episode 7 – Christmas Party! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomeschoolingIRL Episode 6: I’m Thinking About Homeschooling, But…
December 06, 2013 22:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 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 HomeschoolingIRL Episode 6: I’m Thinking About Homeschooling, But… appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomeschoolingIRL Episode 5: Homeschooling Will Save Your Kids, Part Two
November 23, 2013 01:00 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBMoney. Sex. Popularity. Cars. Perfect bodies. Homeschooling. Wait. Homeschooling? When we look to something like money or sex to provide us with a sense of worth or value, if we’re hoping that our popularity will make us feel more loved, if we’re striving for sex appeal, and yes, even if we’re placing our hope in homeschooling, […] The post HomeschoolingIRL Episode 5: Homeschooling Will Save Your Kids, Part Two appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomeschoolingIRL Episode 4: Homeschooling Will Save Your Kids, Part One
November 09, 2013 01:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBHomeschooling Will Save Your Kids? Most of us won’t say outright that we think homeschooling will save your 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 HomeschoolingIRL Episode 4: Homeschooling Will Save Your Kids, Part One appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomeschoolingIRL Episode 3: Homeschooling, Halloween and Harry Potter
October 25, 2013 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22.6 MBHomeschooling, Halloween, and Harry Potter Homeschooling, Halloween, and Harry Potter? Are we nuts? Well, yes, but that didn’t stop us from tackling two hot-potato topics that homeschoolers traditionally love to argue over. You, too? In this episode, Fletch and Kendra talk about Halloween and the opportunity to love the places where God has put our […] The post HomeschoolingIRL Episode 3: Homeschooling, Halloween and Harry Potter appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomeschoolingIRL Episode 2: Homeschooling is a Buzzkill
October 12, 2013 00:00 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBHomeschoolingIRL Homeschooling Is A Buzzkill On this episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, Fletch and Kendra introduce you to one of the phrases used often around their home: Homeschooling Is A Buzzkill! Listen in as they discuss what happens when expectations do not match reality. Follow Kendra into their schoolroom as she gives you a […] The post HomeschoolingIRL Episode 2: Homeschooling is a Buzzkill appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
HomeschoolingIRL Episode 1: What is Homeschooling IRL?
September 13, 2013 22:02 - 9 minutes - 9.53 MBOn this first episode of HomeschoolingIRL, Fletch and Kendra introduce you to their podcast and provide a glimpse into the types of discussions you can expect to hear in upcoming podcasts. Join them on this episode as they talk about what it means to Homeschool in Real Life. For more information about this podcast or to […] The post HomeschoolingIRL Episode 1: What is Homeschooling IRL? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Homeschooling IRL
August 20, 2013 22:47Discussing the topics that you might not find covered at your local homeschooling convention, veteran homeschooling parents and bloggers, Andy and Kendra Fletcher, use humor and honesty to pull the veil back on Christian homeschooling. “Andy and Kendra Fletcher bring a healthy dose of reality to the Christian homeschooling community. They share their personal […] The post Homeschooling IRL appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.