Podcast Episodes

5 Ways to Love Our Kids

Episode 163

I’m not the most naturally affectionate or tenderhearted mother. As much as I do love my children dearly, it is hard for me to remember to show kids love like I ought. As far as Myers-Briggs typing g…

Published on 6 years, 8 months ago

Novels are not a waste of time.

Episode 162

Yes, read a novel. It doesn’t even have to be a Great Book. Just a story.

Get out of your own particulars, relate to someone else, and gain perspective.

When we read novels, we are able to see the worl…

Published on 6 years, 8 months ago

How to have a growth mindset

Episode 161

Moms, with affection, might tease their children about not growing anymore, about skipping a birthday, or otherwise staying right where they are.

Is that because we want to stay right where we are? We…

Published on 6 years, 8 months ago

All God’s children

Episode 160

As I’m sure you’ve already felt, beginning your family starts a seismic shift in your life.

For the past number of years, you’ve faced milestone decision after milestone decision.

Now you have the degr…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

When noise rubs nerves raw

Episode 159

Do you know that quote?

It’s from My Fair Lady, when, after months of agony, Eliza & Professor Higgins are draped late at night in the library, Higgins still insisting, “The rain in Spain stays mainly…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

Homemaking requires hospitality.

Episode 158

Pull out the glasses, set the table, time to get ready for company.

Ever noticed that funny feeling where you turn on a different persona, a different ability to handle life, at least momentarily, whe…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

Children are persons needing education

Episode 157

Children are not born either good or bad, but with possibilities for good and for evil; therefore, our duty is to encourage the good traits and discourage the bad.

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

Children are born persons

Episode 156

Children are born as image-bearers of God, yet also subject to sin. They are not blank slates. They are not malleable, shapeless lumps of clay. They are not mere animals. They are not angels. They ar…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Be an impervious mother.

Episode 155

Our attitude is the most important factor in how we handle life, and it is a multi-faceted component.

One of the components of an organized attitude – and one we don’t consider often – is imperviousne…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Charlotte Mason is classical

Episode 154

Given the definition of classical education we developed previously – that classical education is a set of principles that focuses on developing a love of truth, goodness, and beauty – I then give yo…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago