Master Books Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Master Books podcast will strengthen your biblical worldview and the faith of your family as we host conversations about homeschooling for the real world, the latest Creation science research, and Christian apologetics. In a world increasingly at war with God, we are publishing to partner with you to disciple your family, the Church, and the nations.
In this insightful episode of the Master Books podcast, Jennifer White sits down with Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis, to explore the powerful themes in his newly updated release, The Lie: Unraveling the Myth of Evolution/Millions of Years. Ken shares why the message in The Lie is more relevant than ever as he connects evolutionary thinking and the concept of millions of years to today’s societal shifts, including views on gender, sexuality, and the sanctity of life. Together, they unpack how these ideologies have weakened the Church's influence and eroded the foundational belief in God as Creator.
Ken discusses the “crumbling foundations” he sees within the Church and emphasizes the urgent steps Christian leaders can take to strengthen faith against secularism’s sway. He also confronts how evolutionary beliefs impact sensitive issues like racism and abortion, showing how the Bible offers clear answers and hope.
In a compelling segment titled “Wake Up, Shepherds!” Ken offers encouragement and guidance to pastors and church leaders who feel overwhelmed by controversial topics, inspiring them to boldly stand for truth in today’s challenging world. This episode is a call to return to biblical authority and equip a generation to stand firm in faith.
Learn More about the Essential Christian Resource here:
The Lie (Updated Edition)
In this insightful episode, host Jennifer White sits down with author Bryan Osborne to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Woke Injustice: The Biblical Response to Critical Race Theory. Together, they explore how Christians can navigate the cultural and relational challenges posed by critical race theory (CRT) and provide biblically grounded responses to this controversial topic. Woke Injustice is more than just a critique; it’s a call to action for the church to reaffirm its commitment to the sufficiency of Scripture and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Bryan is joined by a panel of guests who ask thoughtful and practical questions, including:
- Matt Ubl – Husband and father of two
- Rebecca Lecompte – Veteran homeschool mother of three and wife of a Navy Chaplain
- Dustie Streavel – Homeschool mom of four and wife
- Amy Schapp – Homeschool mom of four and wife
This engaging conversation offers valuable insights for Christian families seeking to honor God while addressing current societal pressures. Whether you're a homeschool parent, church leader, or someone concerned about the direction of modern culture, this episode provides the tools and encouragement needed to approach these issues with wisdom and grace. Listen in for biblical perspectives, real-life applications, and strategies to foster unity and truth in your family and community.
Show Links:
Woke Injustice: The Biblical Response to Critical Race Theory
Other Books by Bryan Osborne
Author Bio:
Bryan Osborne is a dynamic speaker and apologetics expert with a passion for defending biblical authority and reaching the lost with the gospel. He is the author of Woke Injustice, Quick Answers to Tough Questions, and Quick Answers to Social Issues. With over 20 years of experience teaching and equipping youth and families, Bryan’s practical, engaging style equips believers of all ages with biblical truth, helping Christians defend their faith. He currently serves with Answers in Genesis, speaking at conferences and churches around the world.
In this episode, host Jennifer White interviews award-winning Christian homeschool curriculum author Angela O’Dell to dive into her popular America’s Story series, a comprehensive history curriculum designed for students ages 8-11 (grades 3-6). Angela shares her heart behind creating this dynamic series, her approach to teaching American history from a biblical worldview, and how homeschool families can engage their children in the incredible story of the United States.
Angela discusses the elements of this homeschool curriculum that parents and students like the most and why they work so well. You will learn more about each volume of the series:
America’s Story Volume 1 – This volume introduces students to the amazing history of the United States, starting from the ancient Americas through the 1850s. It’s packed with vivid illustrations, photographs, maps, and an engaging narrative that brings to life the founding of America and its early growth, giving students a glimpse into the lives of the Founding Fathers.
America’s Story Volume 2 – This volume covers the history of America from the Civil War through the early 1900s. Students will explore the nation’s struggles during Reconstruction, its expansion into the Wild West, and its entry into the Industrial Revolution. Angela discusses how this volume helps students understand the resilience and perseverance of America during challenging times.
America’s Story Volume 3 – In the final volume, students journey from the early 1900s to modern times, discovering America’s growth and impact on the global stage. Angela shares how this volume encourages students to see the unfolding story of America’s influence and challenges in more recent history.
With beautiful illustrations, easy-to-follow lessons, and biblical principles woven throughout, Angela’s America’s Story series offers homeschool families a rich, engaging history education. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or looking for an exciting new way to teach American history, this episode provides the insight and inspiration you need to make history come alive for your children.
Tune in to hear Angela’s wisdom, passion for teaching, and tips for using this series in your homeschool!
Show Links:
America's Story Homeschool Curriculum Series
In this inspiring episode of the Master Books podcast, host Jennifer White talks with author John Stamper about his latest release, Courage to Stand: Profiles of Enduring Faith. Designed for Christian homeschool parents dedicated to family discipleship, this powerful conversation delves into nine real-life stories of bold Christians throughout history who stood firm in their faith amidst intense cultural pressure. John shares how his personal experience as a former homeschooler and public school teacher shaped his commitment to teaching families how to courageously live out their beliefs. Tune in to discover why Courage to Stand is a timely resource for those navigating today’s cultural challenges with a biblical worldview.
Links:
Courage to Stand: Enduring Profiles of Faith
Coach Stamper's Courses at Master Books Academy
Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education (first book)
John Stamper's Website
State of the State School Podcast hosted by John Stamper
In Episode 81 of the Master Books Podcast, we focus on Foundations in Worship, a standout homeschool Bible curriculum designed specifically for junior high and high school students. This unique Bible study curriculum dives deep into hymnology, helping students explore the rich scriptural truths found in beloved hymns. Through the study of hymn writers and their faith, students gain a deeper understanding of God and the Gospel, empowering them to articulate their own faith with confidence. With lessons that can be completed in 20-40 minutes a day over five days a week, this one-year homeschool Bible curriculum is an essential resource for Christian families.
Our guests for this episode, Christian homeschool moms Kristy Smith and Nereida Kendrick, share their firsthand experiences using Foundations in Worship within their families. Nereida also provides insights into how she successfully integrated this Bible study into her homeschool co-op. During the discussion, they address important questions, including:
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What ages have you used this homeschool Bible curriculum with?
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How have you each uniquely incorporated Foundations in Worship into your homeschooling?
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What aspects of the curriculum did your students enjoy the most? How did studying hymnology challenge and grow their faith?
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What immediate impact have you noticed in your students after completing the course? What long-term effects do you expect from this study of hymns on their spiritual growth?
Listen in to discover how this homeschool Bible curriculum has impacted these families and see how it can enrich your homeschool journey too!
Links:
Foundations in Worship - 7th-12th Grade - Elective (masterbooks.com)
Moms of Master Books Facebook Group - Moms of Master Books | Facebook
Master Books App - https://masterbooks.disciplemedia.com/
Join us for a special "Back to School Blessings" episode of the Master Books podcast, where we offer encouragement, Scripture, and prayer to kick off the 2024-2025 homeschool year. Hosted by Matt Ubl, this episode features insights from CEO Jerrod Vaughan, and beloved authors like Angela O'Dell, Kristen Pratt, and Marilyn Boyer.
Highlights:
Seek God's strength and presence daily in your homeschooling journey.
Recognize God's role in every subject you teach.
View homeschool as a mission field and an investment in your children’s spiritual and academic growth.
Apply James 1:22 to your homeschool. Be doers of the Word and live out your faith through homeschooling.
Pray that your homeschool curriculum will help your children understand the gospel and effectively share it with others.
Be sensitive to the opportunities for development and rely on worship and prayer in your daily lives.
Rely on God's strength for the school year. God has everything you need for success, even in uncertain times.
Stay rooted in Christ. Apart from Him, true flourishing is impossible.
New Book Alert:
Enjoy a chance to win a digital copy of John Stamper’s new book, Courage to Stand: Profiles of Enduring Faith. Perfect for families seeking spiritual support and inspiration for the homeschool journey.
Show Links:
Master Books Homeschool Curriculum
Master Books Academy for Online Homeschool Learning
Master Books Christian Homeschool Catalog
Courage to Stand: Profiles of Enduring Faith
Andrea Crum, author of Christ Over Culture: Raising Christian Kids to Stand in a Postmodern World, joins the Master Books podcast to share parenting advice from her new book! This is a vital resource for Christian families navigating today's culturally chaotic society. Grounded in biblical truth, this book empowers parents to equip their children with worldview and apologetic skills and practical guidance, ensuring they stand out as devoted followers of Christ like a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. Andrea offers comprehensive insights into social issues like feminism, gender and sexual identity, race conversations, and more, helping parents nurture a strong faith foundation in their children so these ideas won’t persuade them.
2:14 - Book Quote: "The best apologetic of all time is a life changed, one where there is evidence of the Holy Spirit's transforming work in our life and where people can see that what we preach, we actually believe."
2:40 - Intentional parenting includes sharing the move of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the parents. This shows your children the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your own lives.
4:23 - Andrea Crum prayed asking God to show her the purpose He had for their family. Matt and Andrea allow their children to see the miracles that come when you live by faith in God.
6:47 - Andrea discusses how individual families can pursue this intentionality of seeking what God has for you.
9:37 - Andrea shares why she wrote the book, Christ Over Culture. She is a gifted truth teller and began to see other Christians adopting LGBTQ as acceptable in the church today. She began to study progressive Christianity and the deconstruction of faith movement.
14:25 - This book calls Christian parents to wake up and helps them to become intentional with the family's priorities.
14:55 - Quote: "Equipped parents equip their kids." Andrea Crum
17:00 - New arguments require new apologetics.
19:30 - Andrea uses this book to lead parents in helping their children think about their God-given purpose and giftings.
24:09- Book Quote: "Jesus lets us know that how we live this life matters to the Kingdom of God and that He requires more than just a sedentary Sunday School life from us."
25:20 - There are many Bible verses in Matthew 7 that speak to what God requires of us.
28:00 - We can intentionally create an environment where children are hearing, learning, and living the Word of God.
29:00 - We should prioritize our family's life so that our children have at least 3-4 interactions with other Christians each week. This helps them stay focused on the way God calls us to live.
32:10 - How can parents model speaking the truth in love for their children in order to prepare them to be great communicators of the gospel?
Purchase Christ Over Culture at MasterBooks.com
Learn more about Andrea Crum and Genuine Family Ministries here.
In this week's Master Books' podcast, homeschool curriculum author, Carrie Bailey, discusses Handwriting: A to Zoo for students in first and second grade. In this episode, Carrie discusses:
- Important benefits to teaching handwriting
- The features that set Handwriting A to Zoo apart from other penmanship courses.
- How this Christian homeschool curriculum honors God.
- The brain science incorporated into the lessons of Handwriting A to Zoo.
Learn more about this course here.
Handwriting: A to Zoo by Master Books offers a biblical homeschool curriculum for grades 1-2, perfect for developing correct letter formation and fine motor skills. Authored by Carrie Bailey, known for top-ranked curricula like Catch on to Cursive, this engaging course blends the beauty of creation with fundamental writing skills. With a 5-day per week schedule and fun activities including reading, writing, and hands-on exercises, students will love learning handwriting while exploring unique animals in God’s creation.
Timestamps:
1:59 - Carrie shares her background in public education, homeschooling, and her introduction to Master Books.
4:00 - Introducing new curriculum - Handwriting A to Zoo 5:18 - Introducing on the screen the Handwriting A to Zoo Christian penmanship curriculum for 1st and 2nd grade students.
7:20 - Brain development, muscle development and the Master Books method of education in this course.
8:08 - The science of reading revealed. "When you write, that also activates neural pathways that are associated with reading." Carrie Bailey
9:14 - "Studies even show that students who write in print will actually generate more ideas." Carrie Bailey
10:11 - "We need to be careful about having our students learn to type before they learn to write." Carrie Bailey
10:55 - The muscles involved in writing
12:06 - Reading and writing use both the left and right sides of the brain.
12:33 - Author, Carrie Bailey, shows pages of activities given for learning to write the capital "B" and talks about the importance of each activity.
18:25 - Carrie Bailey shares how this course helps student learn to honor God and how she designed to be fun.
Carrie Lindquist, author of Master Books top-ranked Let's Talk Science series, shares the importance of hands-on learning activities when teaching homeschool science. Lean in as Carrie explains how easy and important it is to add these fun learning assignments. Lets Talk Science sets homeschool families up for success with the memorable experiments throughout the series.
Learn More About Let's Talk Science https://www.masterbooks.com/lets-talk-science
This talk was featured in the Recipe for Homeschool Success Summit which is now available here on YouTube.
Topics covered in this podcast include:
The Importance of Hands-On Learning in Science Courses - Benefits and impact on student engagement and understanding
Overcoming Common Obstacles in Hands-On Science Learning - Strategies to address common challenges
Essential Supplies for Hands-On Science - Overview of necessary materials and where to find them
Addressing the Fear of the Mess - Tips for managing and minimizing mess during experiments
The Time Factor in Hands-On Science - Importance of experiments in the learning process - Risks of focusing only on theoretical learning without practical assignments
Using Hands-On Science to Engage Reluctant Learners - Techniques to make science interesting for students who find it boring
Carrie’s Favorite and Most Memorable Experiments for Her Family - Personal stories and recommendations for engaging experiments
Author Kate Hannon joins the Master Books podcast to reveal her latest mathmatical homeschool resource: The Big Book of Math. This historical timeline of math, science, and technology comes in the form of a book of panels that can be viewed one at a time, spread out on a table or floor, or hung on a long wall for families to enjoy for years to come.
In this podcast episode designed for homeschool families and educators, you will enjoy discover:
9:31 - How to use Big Book of Math in your homeschool day 11:13 - Learn how to incorporate the guide included in the back of the book. 12:56 - How to use the Big Book of Math with various ages to aid in homeschool education 14:48 - Kate shares the biblical worldview of math explained including the Bible verse, Jeremiah 33:25-26.
Learn More and Purchase the Big Book of Math by Master Books homeschool curriculum here:
Big Book of Math: A Historical Timeline of Math, Science, and Technology (masterbooks.com)
Explore other timelines available at MasterBooks.com
Timelines - Books (masterbooks.com)
Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series for elementary students, joins the Master Books podcast to inspire your family with truths to help you celebrate Memorial Day together. Christian homeschool students will learn to see military service as a reflection of our life in Christ. This show is great for parents and students! It is a replay of episode 50 from 2023.
Lean in to learn: ⭐ The Importance of studying America's history and celebrating Memorial Day ⭐ Ideas to help students truly honor America, it's veterans, and service men and women. ⭐ The importance of maintaining and studying an unedited history. ⭐ How studying history is the best way to learn from our history ⭐ How service to God and service to one's nation is similar.
Links:
America's Story Homeschool Curriculum Series
Days to Remember: Devotions for the Holidays Throughout the Year
Show Highlights:
0:00 - Christian families learn ways to teach godly principles as they study America's history and remember veterans on Memorial Day.
1:59 - Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series, discusses the history behind Memorial Day and why it is important to honor this day of remembrance.
4:30 - We are in danger of losing our history.
5:02 - The battle over truth about our history and other subjects.
6:01 - The Bible tells us to remember the landmarks and pass the stories of God's faithfulness from one generation to the next.
6:58 - Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for us and the one who died for our liberty.
7:52 - Memorial Day devotional reading from the book, Days to Remember, by Henry M. Morris
9:45 - Ways to teach your family to honor American veterans who have lost their lives in battle and the stories of family members who have served our country.
12:15 - Teach your students the themes of bravery and courage.
12:48 - Answer questions about America's leaders in the past with factual documents. 13:08 - Trust the Bible to tell us who God is instead of other voices.
13:43 - Protect historical documents because many are being purged to hide the truth about our nation's history.
14:05 - Bravery, courage, and being respectful of men and women who have served our country are major themes to be taught with Memorial Day unit studies.
14:40 - Teach children to learn history so they can learn from history.
15:13 - Recognize the work of Satan to deceive and divide the country from God and its roots. Know the truth so you can discern the lie.
18:17 - How to teach your children about Memorial Day.
19:51 - What we can learn from the last few years of our country's history?
21:04 - God is love and He is justice. He doesn't look away from sin or wrongdoing forever.
21:34 - Teach students to pray for our nation.
22:09 - We were chosen to be born and alive in this time in history in order to be a light in the darkness.
22:50 - We are soldiers in God's army. As Christ followers we are citizens of heaven. We fight a battle that is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities of the dark world.
23:38 - Jesus came as the Truth and died in our place so we can be a part of the family of truth.
25:54 - America's Story Volume 3 reveals important American momuments that can be included in Memorial Day unit studies.
28:01 - God's life-saving miracle story of an American sailor.
30:37 - Angela O'Dell prays for families of veterans and those who lost soldiers who have fought to defend America.
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Ken Ham and Jessica DeFord of Answers in Genesis join the Master Books podcast to discuss their book, Climate Change for Kids... and Parents Too!
Check out the book here at MasterBooks.com.
Climate Change for Kids...and Parents Too! —is a groundbreaking book designed to equip families with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex issue of climate change. Authored by renowned speaker and Founding CEO of Answers in Genesis, Ken Ham, and Jessica DeFord, also of Answers in Genesis, this full-color hardback reveals the intersection of science, Scripture, and logic to provide a comprehensive understanding of this issue from a biblical worldview.
Some people are claiming the earth will be destroyed in a few years if this supposed man-made climate change isn't stopped. But author, Ken Ham, forecasts that in another 10 years we will find these predictions haven't come true either for two reasons:
God's Word makes it quite clear that man can never destroy the earth (Genesis 8:22). Real observational science (not the radical interpretations of some of the data) does not support the alarming claims of these activists.
Christians have no need to fear. In moments when climate change hysteria grips the media or academic spheres, it's crucial to approach with discernment. Beyond the predominant theories attributing climate change to human activity, we must also weigh in various factors such as natural cycles of the earth and the sun, which significantly influence climate patterns.
Discover the truth of science, climate change, and the true history of the world in this powerful exploration of climate change science and the importance of developing a strong biblical worldview.
Homeschool mother of 14 children and homeschool curriculum author, Marilyn Boyer, joins the Master Books podcast to introduce her What a Character: Notable Lives from History series of books for 4th-8th grade students.
This series is perfect for family read alouds, independent reading practice, and as a supplement to homeschool history, science, geography, and language arts courses. In this episode, Marilyn shares:
- The importance of using stories to help children learn.
- The importance of having a true representation of history as opposed to an edited version.
- Inspiring biographical stories of a war hero, an extraordinary animal hero, and Thomas Edison.
The series includes the follow books that offer 10 stories each.
- America's War Heroes
- Inventors & Scientists
- Extraordinary Animal Heroes
- America's Famous Spies
- Heroes from the War of Independence
- Famous Women in History
You can learn more about this amazing series of character building readers at this link. https://www.masterbooks.com/what-a-character-series
Welcome to the Master Books podcast! In today's episode, we delve into the insightful world of identity and culture with Martyn Iles, the Executive CEO of Answers in Genesis. Our focus revolves around his latest book titled Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle.
In Who Am I?, Martyn Iles boldly addresses the contemporary shift towards self-created identity, offering truth and hope rooted in God’s Word. This book serves as a double-edged sword of biblical truth, cutting through the layers of deception prevalent in our culture today. Whether utilized in family devotions, Bible study groups, or evangelical gatherings, Who Am I? equips readers to reclaim a firmly rooted biblical understanding of identity.
Designed with modern aesthetics and reader-friendly formatting, this critical Christian resource beckons individuals to delve into the transformative power of Christ's work on the Cross. Join us as we explore the profound insights and practical wisdom found within the pages of Who Am I? with Martyn Iles.
TimeStamps:
2:56 - Martyn shares his new role as Executive CEO at Answers in Genesis and his background as a lawyer who worked on religious freedom cases. He also took biblical truth into the public square with grass roots movements and a youth training program for biblical worldview.
5:20 - Book quote: "We are trapped by a morbid obsession with self, personality, well-being, and the unending quest to find out what makes us tick."
5:39 - How does the self-created worldview lead to self worship? Martyn shares how this worldview negatively impacts our acceptance of the gospel of Jesus Christ as good news.
12:13 - The "self" and a narcissistic inclination creates a worldview
12:29 - A self-created worldview often leads to depression, social anxiety, increased rates of suicide, and their need of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
12:54 - Is self good or bad?
13:37 - The Bible warns us about the self.
13:45 - Jesus says in Mark chapter 7 - the things that defile a person come from within or out of the heart of man. And then He lists 14 really grave sins.
14:30 - Martyn addresses the sin of pride and the celebration of it happening now in our culture with no hint of shame.
15:32 - Survey shows that less than 30% of the people polled strongly believed that lying is always wrong.
16:50 - For someone beholden to the identity theory of life, the best hope they have is found in how they feel about themselves. Only 40% of young people state that they feel good about themselves.
17:43 - Martyn shares what the identity theory of life does to our attitude about the gospel. The gospel is only for those who need a Savior.
18:15 - The identity theory is as opposite to the gospel as anything ever could be.
19:58 - Self Esteem: As the culture moves further and further away from Christian foundations,self esteem becomes self-worship.
Links:
Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle
Welcome to the Master Books podcast, a resource for Christian families seeking to disciple their families through biblical homeschooling. In this episode, author Angela O’Dell shares the history of Holy Week from her heart and her world history curriculum series, The World’s Story Volume 1.
Gather the family to watch or listen to this show and deepen their understanding of Holy Week and its profound significance as the climax of all human history.
Key Questions Answered Include:
2:30 – What year in world history did Holy Week take place?
3:50 – How is Holy Week the climax of human history?
10:24 - When did the Passover start according to Biblical history? How does prophecy in the Old Testament relate to Holy Week?
15:58 - Which specific events during Holy Week are crucial to understanding Jesus' death and resurrection?
21:28 - Why is it so important to understand the type of death Jesus suffered on our behalf?
Additionally, Angela explains:
- The profound significance of the four major events of world history: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.
- The biblical origins of Passover and its connection to Holy Week as foretold in Old Testament prophecy.
- Jesus is the victorious King whose sacrifice reshapes the course of history, offering communion with our Creator and revealing our true identity in Him.
- The specific events during Holy Week that are essential to understanding Jesus' death and resurrection, including Palm Sunday, the Cross, and the Empty Tomb.
- The importance of comprehending the type of death Jesus suffered on our behalf.
- The theological significance of Jesus' sacrifice, which offers redemption and eternal life to all who believe.
- The profound significance of Holy Week, including the calendar's alignment around Jesus and the transformative power of His resurrection.
- How the resurrected Christ offers communion with the One who created us and reveals our true identity in Him.
- The timeless truth that, no matter how significant our problems may seem, the Cross always holds greater significance.
Join us as we journey through the rich tapestry of Holy Week, remembering and honoring the Cross and the Christ, and deepening our understanding of the profound truths that shape our faith and worldview.
Links:
The World's Story Volume 1 Homeschool Curriculum for Middle School Students
Meaningful Resurrection Resources for Discipleship (blog)
NOTE: This is an edited replay of episode 47 of the Master Books Podcast.
Learning about dinosaurs is a great way for homeschool parents to help their students develop a love for learning. In this Master Books podcast, Anna and her son, Kaleb, share fun dinosaur facts and helpful educational teaching tips for other homeschool moms.
To help other students learn about dinosaurs from a biblical worldview, Kaleb revealed several of his favorite books and courses on Dinosaurs. They include:
Dinosaurs for Kids by Ken Ham
Dragons of the Deep
Elementary Paleontology (curriculum & enrichment videos)
Brian Young, the instructor of many Master Books homeschool science courses at MasterBooksAcademy.com, joins the podcast to talk about paleontology, zoology, high school labs and more.
Brian shares several amazing experiments in this show including one based on cymatics (the science of visualizing audio frequencies).
Homeschool families can save a lot of money on labs and labs supplies by using Brian's high school courses including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Master Books Academy is home to many video-based science courses that provide additional instruction to the following curriculum:
- Elementary Paleontology
- Elementary Zoology
- Elementary Science: Soil, Sea, & Sky
- General Science 1: Survey of Earth & Sky
- General Science 2: Survey of Geology & Archeology
- Applied Engineering
- Master's Class: Biology
- Master's Class: Chemistry
- Master's Class: Physics
Learn more about Brian's courses at https://masterbooksacademy.com
Author of Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education, John Stamper joins the Master Books Podcast to discuss the critical role of parenting in a child's salvation and education. John left the Chicago Public School System because his Christian values were in conflict with what he was mandated to teach his students.
In this episode we focus on Chapter 10 of his book entitled Parents Matter where John exposes the "intentional, systematic, and devastating war that's being waged on parents and traditional family values in this country." pg 133 (07:48)
We discuss:
- Parents are the first model of the gospel for their children and how the public education system undermines Christian doctrine and the parent's Christian influence. (07:30)
- Homeschooling from a biblical worldview is following the model of the Bible
- Parents have the opportunity to model to children that God loves them. The public school education agenda is not designed to reinforce this fact, instead it seeks to dismiss evidence God exists. (10:07)
- The doctrine of intersectionality (intersecting identities) which divides people into enemies assigning people roles based on their race, gender, religion, etc. into "oppressors" and "the oppressed." For example, Christians and straight men are actually labeled as "oppressive." This turns classmates and colleagues into enemies which dismantles the Christian value of unity. (12:45)
- John's experience revealing how school system is designed to disrupt the nuclear family. (14:30)
- Marxism in the education system today. Carl Marx's intended purpose was to "dethrone God." John Stamper reveals how the influence of Black Lives Matter is destructive to the nuclear family and how it is being promoted within the school system. (14:55)
- We see how families are divided and undermined in school policies such as the "parental secrecy policies. (15:45)
- The freedom to choose to live out the hope of life in Christ by fulfilling God's Word in Deuteronomy 6 to teach your children the Word and ways of God diligently throughout each day. (19:19)
- John exposes the early sexualization of children within the public schools as young as kindergarten using concepts like the "gender unicorn." John explains how this goes beyond brainwashing to being a form of kidnapping their mind and their soul. John shows this is similar to strategies used by Lennon in the USSR. (21:19)
- Public school teachers are told not to tell parents if their children are living an identity at school than they are at home. (23:29)
- Stamper reveals how history is repeating itself exposing how the strategy of indoctrination and division of families was successful and the birth of devastation such as the Holocaust and World War 2. This is outlined in chapter 8 of his book, Conflicted, entitled "Learning from Marxism and Communism in the 20th Century." (26:32)
- Churches and families can partner together to make homeschooling more affordable with a new program: Christian Education Scholarship Program (CESP). (29:12)
- John invites listeners to his podcast: The State of the State School.
Show Links:
Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education
Christian Education Scholarship Program
Homeschool Physical Education Courses by John Stamper at MasterBooksAcademy.com
The State of the State School Podcast
Rachel Smith joins the Master Books Podcast to share four different formats of Pilgrim's Progress available to families through MasterBooks.com. In this video, you will learn how to use Pilgrim's Progress: The Journey Journal with Language Lessons 9. Rachel also shares how the Journey Journal compares to the All-in-One Curriculum.
Links to the many different Pilgrim's Progress formats:
Pilgrim's Progress: The Journey Journal https://www.masterbooks.com/pilgrims-progress-the-journey-journal
All in One Curriculum for the Pilgrim's Progress (Homeschool Bible Curriculum) https://www.masterbooks.com/all-in-one-curriculum-for-the-pilgrims-progress
The Pilgrim's Progress Collector's Edition https://www.masterbooks.com/the-pilgrims-progress-collectors-edition
The Pilgrim's Progress Audio https://www.masterbooks.com/the-pilgrim-s-progress-audio
Jenny Hubanks joins the Master Books podcast to share strategies that work for special needs education. Jenny, the author of THRIVE: Special Needs Strategies that Work, is a highly qualified expert in the field, holding a Master's in Adaptive Special Education and Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst. Drawing on her wealth of classroom experience, Hubanks presents a toolkit of practical solutions for educators, parents, and caregivers, aiming to unlock the unique potential within every child, regardless of their challenges or differences.
About the Book: Thrive: Special Needs Strategies that Work by Master Books homeschool curriculum is a practical and comprehensive guide aimed at supporting educators, parents, and caregivers in helping children with special needs excel academically, socially, and emotionally. This resource-rich book, published by Master Books, offers a wealth of knowledge, instructional insights, and valuable tools to create engaging and empowering learning environments. Written from a biblical worldview, Thrive guides readers in identifying a child's God-given gifts and provides strategies to nurture and leverage those abilities. With a focus on practical application, this guide is an essential companion for those seeking to create a supportive and thriving educational experience for children with special needs.
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Author Israel Wayne joins the Master Books podcast to discuss Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism answering the essential questions of Christianity. In this episode, we talk about why catechisms are used in family discipleship and churches. You will learn why this resource is perfect for helping your family live closer to God by knowing these important Bible doctrines.
Links:
Order Foundational Truths
Order Foundations in Faith
Time Stamps:
1:54 - The concept of catechism goes back for many centuries.
2:10 - Catechism is the concept of question-and-answer used to determine if the person understands the concepts they were taught.
2:34 – Foundational Truths teaches an overview of Christian doctrine revealing the things that have been believed by believers for over 2000 years.
2:51 – There is great value in families using catechism to teach their children the primary doctrines of the Christian faith.
3:30 - What age or grade was Foundational Truths developed for? Master Books and Israel Wayne partnered together to create a family catechism resource.
3:49 - The book includes 52 of the most important biblical doctrine issues so a family can focus on one per week.
4:14 - Israel Wayne compares Foundations in Faith homeschool Bible curriculum to Foundational Truths.
5:28 - The purpose of Foundational Truth is to point people back to Scripture and create a foundational understanding of the Christian life under the authority of the Bible.
5:52 – Israel explains the historical background of catechism and how denominations used it to teach the doctrine of their denomination.
6:13 - The first protestant to write a catechism was Martin Luther.
6:52 - The rise of the Sunday school movement decreased the use of catechism among protestants.
8:25 - Take the timeliness of the historic confessions and repackaged them into a resource that is modern.
9:25 - Questions and answers about Bible doctrine should be something every Chrisitan should be excited about.
9:38 - More history behind catechism and church membership
10:57 - Catechism had a part in welcoming children into church membership. There was a similar process for adults coming to salvation in Christ later in life.
11:33 - One historic downside to that process was the student only had a mental assent to the doctrine and were not "born again."
12:30 - Revivalists in the 1800s and the 2nd Great Awakening discussed
15:21 - Foundational Truths works to bring together the importance of knowing Bible doctrine with a deepening of the individual's relationship with God.
15:45 - Within the book, Foundational Truths, the reader also learns how to apply the Scriptures to their life.
16:15 - Using Foundational Truths will help the reader have a transformed mind leading to a transformed heart and life.
17:02 - Israel Wayne explains the elements found in the weekly chapters.
17:54 - Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism would be a great discipleship tool for people who come to Christ through a jail or prison ministry.
18:51 - How Scripture is used throughout the book.
19:00 - What makes this catechism different or distinct.
20:00 - Some traditional catechisms were created to teach the distinctions between denominations.
20:33 - Foundational Truths focuses on historic Christianity that every Christian can agree upon.
20:47 – Foundational Truths is non-sectarian and non-denominational. This new catechism is cross-denominational providing Bible doctrine embraced by a wide cross section of Christians.
21:56 - Foundational Truths is uniquely filled with Scripture to drive the student or new disciple to the Bible, not to man's opinions.
23:43 - Most catechisms were written over 400 years ago, so the language is antiquated.
24:23 - Why Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism uses the King James Version of the Bible
26:20 - Israel Wayne reveals how a church or family would use Foundational Truths throughout the week.
30:17 - Closing Prayer by Israel Wayne
Co-authors Kristen Pratt and Sarah Gabel join the Master Books podcast to discuss the new addition to the top-ranked Language Lessons for a Living Education series. Language Lessons Level 9 is an exciting addition to the popular language arts homeschool curriculum designed to help students effectively communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Links:
Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 9 https://www.masterbooks.com/language-lessons-for-a-living-education-9-set
Intro to Logical Homeschool Curriculum
https://www.masterbooks.com/introduction-to-logic-curriculum-pack
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Master Books has added Language Lessons 9 for high school students to the Language Lessons for a Living Education Series
1:34 -Kristen Introduces Sarah Gabel, co-author of Language Lessons Level 9-12, explaining their connection and Sarah's background in homeschooling and writing.
4:56 - Sarah Gabel shares her love for the Lord and homeschooling and language arts curriculum.
7:23 - Kristen Pratt discusses Pilgrim's Progress: The Journey Journal as part of the curriculum set.
10:30 - What to look for in Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 9
14:36 - Sarah discusses rubrics as a part of the curriculum.
16:00 - Encouragement for students who are afraid of public speaking
17:00 - Gaining confidence in giving oral reports and public presentations.
18:50 - Sarah shares the desired Impact of the Language Lessons for a Living Education high school
19:00 - Learning to communicate the gospel in different situations and using different forms of expression.
20:15 - How Introduction to Logic has helped high school students communicate the gospel.
23:00 - Scripture is interwoven throughout the course to give the biblical understanding of the importance of godly communication.
25:13 - Kristen prays for the students using Language Lessons and Master Books
Bodie Hodge, author of The Tower of Babel: The Cultural History of Our Ancestors, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss how to defend the Biblical account of the tower of Babel. On this episode, Mr. Hodge answers specific questions homeschool families asked about this part of our biblical, historical, and cultural history.
Written in layman’s terms, The Tower of Babel is an excellent way to find your cultural connection to the Bible. It is also a great reference for Biblical classes, ancient history, and apologetics training.
Show Links:
Tower of Babel Preview of Tower Of Babel One Blood for Kids One Race One Blood Gospel Reset
Timestamps:
2:39 - The Tower of Babel by Bodie Hodge is a perfect supplement for high school students. It touches on the following subjects: Bible, history, archaeology, geography, language and more.
3:47 - Quote: "Scholars write off what occured at the Tower of Babel as mythology and deny it was a historical event. Racism runs rampant fueld by the false belief in higher and lower races." pg. 8
4:12 - The connection between the Tower of Babel and Racism
5:10 - An evolutionary worldview is inherently racist because they believe people were evolving in a higher and lower race.
6:38 - God is the absolute authority on everything.
8:51 - How is mythology and interpretation of Genesis 11 related to the Tower of Babel.
11:54 - What happened at the Tower of Babel
15:06 - Did pre-European inhabitants of North America come from the Tower of Babel?
16:50 - Several of Noah's grandsons have been traced to the America's
17:45 - The Flood of Noah created unique conditions to trigger an Ice Age.
19:14 - Were there pyramids present before the tower of Babel? Do they resemble the Tower of Babel.
Author and Bible prophecy expert, Dr. Gary Frazier, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss the biblical history of Israel which offers proof of the existence of God. Dr. Frazier's book, Miracle of Israel, shares the past, present, and future of Israel according to history, culture, current events, and prophesies. In this episode, he shares how to talk to your family about the current war going on in Israel and also how to pray for Israel.
Links:
Miracle of Israel (digital book)
It Could Happen Tomorrow (digital book)
Hell is for Real (digital book)
Timeline of the Podcast
1:45 - Dr. Frazier's many books explored
2:10 - Dr. Frazier's work in biblical prophecy, as an author, and speaker
4:05 - "On every point of doctrine in Scripture, God has a single point of view, it's never a buffet." Dr. Gary Frazier #quote
4:45 - "Satan is alive and well in the area of biblical prophecy especially as it relates to Israel." Dr. Gary Frazier #quote
5:10 - "Satan's master deception is that he doesn't want us to know much about Bible prophecy and seeks to confuse it." #quote
5:39 - "All end time prophecy hinges upon the existence of Israel back in their land." #quote
6:40 - Bible verses about God's love for Israel. Deuteronomy 11 -- The eye of the Lord is upon the land of Israel from the former reigns to the latter reigns. (God always has his eye on Israel.) Zechariah 2:8 - whoever touches the Jew touches the apple of God's eye.
7:25 - Dr. Frazier discusses the book, Miracle of Israel, and how it relates to today's events in Israel.
8:12 - "God has an eternal plan for the ages, and He wants us to know what it is." #quote
9:09 - God moves in miraculous ways to fulfill His promises about Israel. Dr. Frazier talks about key people used in God's plan.
10:54 - The holocaust is prophesied in the Bible.
11:35 - Israel becomes a nation, doing what no other people have ever done.
12:23 - "God never defaults to plan B." #quote
13:43 - "The greatest evidence for the existence of God is the fact that there is a state called Israel, and there are people called Jews." #quote
15:20 - Dr. Fraizer discusses the wars that took place after Israel became a nation.
17:55 - Dr. Gary Frazier shares what is happening in Israel now.
18:10 - Review of the United States of America's presidents' involvement with Israel.
19:57 - The countries involved in the attacks on are Israel discussed
20:30 - The relevance of the war of Gog and Magog found in Ezekiel 38-39
22:50 - China can be found in the background of the coalition against Israel.
23:20 - The fight for world domination
24:22 - How to talk to your children about the conflict in Israel.
24:38 - "God never gives these truths to scare us but to prepare us. He wants us to know what is coming. It leads us to follow Him and trust Him." #quote
28:10 - 3 things Christians are instructed to do in Mathew 24: 42-54 1. watch for His coming 2. be ready 3. be serving
29:21 - The two-fold purpose of the tribulation period explained.
30:54 - How we can pray for Israel
32:00 - Dr. Frazier prays for Israel, homeschooling parents, and children.
Israel Wayne, author of Answers for Homeschooling: 25 Questions Critics Ask, joins the Master Books podcast to encourage home educators.
"The main reason I homeschool is not just my experience. When I look in the Scripture, I find that God commands me as a parent to teach my own children, and God never instructs me to send my children away from me to people that I don't know to teach and instruct my children. So, I take that pretty seriously, that God has entrusted my wife and I with the responsibility of raising our own children and passing on our own faith, our beliefs, our values to them." Israel Wayne
Purchase the book here: Answers for Homeschooling: 25 Questions Critics Ask
Is an official homeschool curriculum needed for Preschool and Kindergarten students? Anna and Amy, homeschool moms, join the Master Books podcast to discuss their experience with and without the curricula: Stepping Stones (Preschool) and Simply K (Kindergarten).
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Learn More about the curriculum here:
Stepping Stones (Preschool)
Simply K (Kindergarten)
Dr. Jason Lisle joins the Master Books podcast to discuss education and the imperative focus on the child's eternal salvation. Christian homeschooling parents will be encouraged as Dr. Lisle gives the biblical worldview of education.
"The most important thing you can teach a child is to understand the Bible, to have respect for it and to obey God, to repent of your sins and trust in Christ as Lord and Savior. It is not an academic game for me. Souls are on the line." Dr. Jason Lisle
"All knowledge stems from God." Dr. Jason Lisle
"All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are deposited in Christ." (Colossians 2:3)
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." (Proverbs 1:7)
More About Dr. Lisle
Dr. Jason Lisle is a Christian astrophysicist who writes and speaks on various topics relating to science and the defense of the Christian faith. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University where he majored in physics and astronomy and minored in mathematics. He then earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Dr. Lisle began working in full-time apologetics ministry, specializing in the defense of Genesis. His most well-known book, The Ultimate Proof of Creation, demonstrates that biblical creation is the only logical possibility for origins.
Homeschool Curriculum by Dr. Lisle
Introduction to Logic
Survey of Astronomy
Intro to Astronomy
Books by Dr. Lisle
The Ultimate Proof of Creation
Fractals: The Secret Code of Creation
Taking Back Astronomy
Discerning Truth
Shop MasterBooks.com for more homeschooling curriculum with an eternal focus.
Master Books welcome author, Simon Turpin to the podcast to discuss why belief in Adam as a man created by God according to Genesis is critical to understanding the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Is the Adam we read about in Genesis a real man or a myth? Many contemporary theologians, seminary professors, and even pastors now teach that Adam is a mere myth, fable, or figurative character. In Adam: First and the Last, Simon Turpin challenges this heresy, reveals its evolutionary roots, and addresses the repercussions of such beliefs on the Gospel message. Salvation in Christ alone, requires faith in God’s creation of the First Adam and redemption through the Last Adam, Jesus Christ. Find the tools needed to counter these false teachings and remain grounded in the authority of the Bible in Turpin’s Christian apologetic resource: Adam: First and the Last.
Links:
The Book: Adam: First and the Last
Look Inside Adam: First and the Last
The Book: Scoffers
The Book: Not Too Small at All
Leading Them Out: Why Christian Education Matters
Leading Them Out on Facebook
Author Becki Dudley joined the Master Books podcast to share her love for writing Christian children's books and her newest book - God's Story: From the Beginning to the Promised Return. With beautiful illustrations to captivate the readers, this book is perfect for family devotions and as a supplement to Bible study curriculum.
Becki shares how she became an author of children's books, her favorite story in the Bible, and more!
Learn More about God's Story here.
Links:
When You See a Rainbow
When You See a Star
When You See a Cloud
Remarkable Rescue
God's Story
Kristy Smith has been homeschooling 3 of her children for many years. In this Master Books podcast, she encourages other homeschool moms as she shares about her own journey.
You will learn about:
- Her mistakes
- How the Master Books method has made a difference in her homeschool success with her children
- Her family's favorite Master Books curriculum choices
- Quotes from her favorite non-curriculum book: Answers for Homeschooling by Israel Wayne
Links to Resources Mentioned:
Answers for Homeschooling
Art for the High School Student
Math Lessons for a Living Education Series
Writing Strands
Principles of Math
My Story
America's Story
World's Story
History of the World
Pitchin a Fit
Rachel Smith, homeschool mom of 4, former school educator, and Master Books Customer Service Manager, joins the podcast to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.
In this show, she shares:
- Books Recommendations for Homeschooling Families
- The Name of her Homeschool & Guiding Scripture Verse
- Answers to the Most Asked Questions at Master Books
- What she would do differently if she had to start over today
Links:
Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education
Podcast Episode with John Stamper
Education: Does God Have an Opinion
Intro to Forensic Science from a Biblical Worldview
Danielle, homeschool mom of 6, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss her experience with Language Lessons for a Living Education, the Master Books method of education, and more.
Links:
The Master Books Method of Education
Language Lessons for a Living Education
God's Big Book of Animals
Education: Does God Have an Opinion
Crafted by God: From Fertilization to Birth
Ken Ham joins the Master Books podcast to discuss his book, Divine Dilemma, which offers a biblical worldview on grief and suffering.
Purchase his book Divine Dilemma: Wrestline with a Loving God in a Fallen World here.
In seasons of struggle, loss, trauma, and grief, people often ask the desperate question, “Why would a loving God allow such suffering?” Divine Dilemma is a scriptural guide filled with personal testimonies designed to help you and your family find hope, peace, and answers you can trust.
In this episode, Jennifer and Ken discuss:
- Job's suffering
- The question of mass suffering in tragic events like 9/11
- The problem with giving superficial answers to those suffering
- How Darwin's divine dilemma impacted his life and the impact of his legacy on the world
What can we learn about dinosaurs and dragons from the Bible? Bodie Hodge, author of Dinosaurs, Dragons, and the Bible, joins the Master Books podcast to share answers to children's questions about these magnificent creations of God. In this episode, he shares a biblical worldview of dinosaurs and addresses the following questions presented by Master Books homeschool students:
- How do the myths of dragons breathing fire and flying compare to the reality and how they actually work?
- During the ice age, how did dinosaurs become extinct and all the other animals did not?
- Did Noah really put dinosaurs on the ark? How did he get those big things on there?
- Were people really scared of dinosaurs in Bible times?
Show Links:
Dinosaurs, Dragons, and the Bible
Highlights:
1:50 - The need for a biblical worldview of dinosaurs and dragons.
3:14 - How do the myths of dragons breathing fire and flying compare to the reality and how they actually work? (Kate, age 15)
5:30 - During the ice age, how did dinosaurs become extinct and all the other animals did not? (Jocelyn, age 11)
8:05 - Did Noah really put dinosaurs on the ark? How did he get those big things on there? (Kaleb, age 10)
10:11 - I've seen in books and movies that people were afraid of dinosaurs. So I'm wondering if that was really true in Bible times? (Eamon, 4th grade)
13:38 - How would a biblical study of dinosaurs strengthen and defend the faith of a family and help them share the gospel effectively.
16:59 - A prayer for families
Oak Ridge Boys Joe Bonsall, author of G.I. Joe and Lillie, joins the Master Books podcast to talk about his parents' service in World War 2. His book shares their legacy of life, love, and loyalty to our country, each other, and their family. This biography will melt your heart and embolden your love for the greatest generation and the sacrifices they made for Americans.
Buy G.I. Joe & Lillie here.
Download a sample of the book here:
Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series for elementary students, joins the Master Books podcast to inspire your family with truths to help you celebrate Memorial Day together. Christian homeschool students will learn to see military service as a reflection of our life in Christ. This show is great for parents and students!
Lean in to learn:
⭐ The Importance of studying America's history and celebrating Memorial Day ⭐ Ideas to help students truly honor America, it's veterans, and service men and women. ⭐ The importance of maintaining and studying an unedited history. ⭐ How studying history is the best way to learn from our history ⭐ How service to God and service to one's nation is similar.
Links:
America's Story Homeschool Curriculum Series
Days to Remember: Devotions for the Holidays Throughout the Year
Show Highlights:
0:00 - Christian families learn ways to teach godly principles as they study America's history and remember veterans on Memorial Day.
1:59 - Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series, discusses the history behind Memorial Day and why it is important to honor this day of remembrance.
4:30 - We are in danger of losing our history.
5:02 - The battle over truth about our history and other subjects.
6:01 - The Bible tells us to remember the landmarks and pass the stories of God's faithfulness from one generation to the next.
6:58 - Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for us and the one who died for our liberty.
7:52 - Memorial Day devotional reading from the book, Days to Remember, by Henry M. Morris
9:45 - Ways to teach your family to honor American veterans who have lost their lives in battle and the stories of family members who have served our country.
12:15 - Teach your students the themes of bravery and courage.
12:48 - Answer questions about America's leaders in the past with factual documents.
13:08 - Trust the Bible to tell us who God is instead of other voices.
13:43 - Protect historical documents because many are being purged to hide the truth about our nation's history.
14:05 - Bravery, courage, and being respectful of men and women who have served our country are major themes to be taught with Memorial Day unit studies.
14:40 - Teach children to learn history so they can learn from history.
15:13 - Recognize the work of Satan to deceive and divide the country from God and its roots. Know the truth so you can discern the lie.
18:17 - How to teach your children about Memorial Day.
19:51 - What we can learn from the last few years of our country's history?
21:04 - God is love and He is justice. He doesn't look away from sin or wrongdoing forever.
21:34 - Teach students to pray for our nation.
22:09 - We were chosen to be born and alive in this time in history in order to be a light in the darkness.
22:50 - We are soldiers in God's army. As Christ followers we are citizens of heaven. We fight a battle that is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities of the dark world.
23:38 - Jesus came as the Truth and died in our place so we can be a part of the family of truth.
25:54 - America's Story Volume 3 reveals important American momuments that can be included in Memorial Day unit studies.
28:01 - God's life-saving miracle story of an American sailor.
30:37 - Angela O'Dell prays for families of veterans and those who lost soldiers who have fought to defend America.
In this episode of the Master Books podcast, President, Randy Pratt, joins us to honor mothers and share biblical insights on motherhood. This show is full of wisdom and encouragement for homeschool moms. We definitely want you to hear his advice for husbands on how to practically help and pray for you as their wife and the mother of their children.
Links:
Developing a Heart for God: A Devotional Commentary on Psalm 119 https://www.masterbooks.com/developing-a-heart-for-god
Show Highlights:
0:00 - Randy Pratt joins the show to encourage homeschool moms 3:07 - The biblical role of motherhood 4:05 - Compare the familial roles of a father and mother to a CEO and COO in a company 6:00 - The mother's role of homeschooling in discipling and training children 7:00 - Managing the growth and development of the children spiritually, physically, academically, - preparing them to take the baton and run their race. 8:45 - Becoming a family of purpose 10:47 - Encouragement for moms who feel their lives are too small or mundane to be significant in the Kingdom of God. 11:55 - Encouragement for moms who feel they are failing or don't have a good model or mentor for motherhood 15:10 - Bring your personal weaknesses to the Lord (2 Corinthians 12:9) 17:03 - Failing in front of your children 18:38 - The dangers of comparisons, pride, and worry about weaknesses 19:52 - How a husband can support his wife through prayer and action. 29:40 - Prayer for mothers and families.
Now high school students can explore the basics of forensic science from a biblical worldview. In this Master Books podcast, Dr. Jennifer Rivera shares insights on this brand new homeschool curriculum revealing the work of God and the need for His people to be involved in the work of forensics. In this episode, you will discover:
- The many areas of science involved in the study of forensics
- The need for Christians to be involved in the criminal justice system
- What a biblical worldview of forensics includes
- The impact of a Christian forensics scientists in the future of forensics
- How the course is designed and who it is designed for
Links
Intro to Forensic Science from a Biblical Worldview
The Work of Your Hand
ProBible Science Summit (Free Access)
Dr. Jennifer Rivera on Facebook
Highlights 2:26 - Dr. Jennifer Rivera's bio and forensic background
7:40 - #ProBible Science homeschool education
8:55 - What is forensic science and why should a high school student study it?
10 - Different types of forensic scientists
11 - The need for Christians to be involved in forensics and the justice system
11:40 - Why should students have a biblical worldview of forensic science?
13:35 - What makes forensic science a unique study?
16:12 - A description of the course: Intro to Forensic Science from a Biblical Worldview
21 - The future impact Christian forensic science students will make on our justice system
Angela O'Dell, author of Master Books' America's Story and The World's Story homeschool curriculum, joins the podcast to discuss the history behind Holy Week. Listen to this episode if you are eager to help your family prepare their hearts for Resurrection Sunday and learn why Holy Week is the climax of all human history.
Learn more about The World's Story (world history homeschool curriculum) here.
Your Science Curriculum Should Create a Legacy of Faith! This was just one of the themes of Master Books' #ProBible Science Summit in March 2023.
This episode of the Master Books podcast offers a summary of the recent #ProBible Science Summit. In this show, you will hear from the CEO, President, staff and authors about how critical the worldview of your science curriculum is to your child's faith and the legacy you leave your family.
Watch the replays of the full sessions here until March 31.
After March 31, you can watch them at MasterBooksAcademy.com
Carissa Clark joins the Master Books podcast to talk about her family's experience with our Elementary Zoology homeschool science curriculum. Carissa shares why she and her family use a #proBible curriculum and why the Master Books Method works so well for her family.
Watch or listen to this episode to see how to use this course in a family style learning setting. You will also learn how the different books in the course are used and which one Carissa uses for family devotions.
Links:
Elementary Zoology Curriculum Pack
John Stamper, a former public-school educator, pulls back the curtain to reveal the indoctrination of Marxist, socialist, and even communist ideologies through mandatory teacher trainings. He joins the Master Books podcast to share details from his experiences and what he believes parents and teachers should know.
His new book, Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education is a must-read! Stamper shares his experiences to awaken teachers and parents on how Critical Race Theory, Gender Theory, and other destructive, Godless theories are being presented as unchallenged facts to students. This book will alarm you and challenge you to make a choice.
Links:
Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education
Master Books Academy Online Instruction
"We need to raise up another generation of pro-life people. People that are committed to speaking up for the unborn, speaking up for those who can't speak for themselves. And so we need to start early with teaching them those ideas." Stacia McKeever
Crafted by God is a new Christian book designed to teach children ages 7 and up the value of life. This interactive, oversized book is biblically and scientifically accurate and helps parents ensure that their children know the simple but profound truth - that they are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God, by God.
Co-authors, Dr. Georgia Purdom and Stacia McKeever, join the Master Books podcast to talk about how this book teaches in a kid-friendly way, the facts about the developmental stages of an unborn baby, when gender is biologically determined, and more God-honoring truths about the value of a life.
Links
Crafted by God: From Fertilization to Birth
Crafted by God (Look Inside)
The Galapagos Islands: a Different View
Why is Keiko Sick?
The Creation Museum
Show Highlights
1:46 - Co-authors of Crafted by God, Dr. Georgia Purdom and Stacia McKeever, share their job roles at Answers in Genesis.
3:32 - Stacia explains why she and Dr. Purdom chose to write this book together.
4:38 - "We need to raise up another generation of pro-life people. People that are committed to speaking up for the unborn, speaking up for those who can't speak for themselves. And so we need to start early with teaching them those ideas." Stacia McKeever
5:13 - Stacia explores the interactive aspects of the book, Crafted by God. These are designed to keep the child engaged in the facts and make them more memorable.
6:23 - Dr. Purdom discusses the foldout timeline of the development of an unborn child.
9:35 - Stacia discusses how the book teaches the value of life. The book brings out that people with special needs, differences in skin color and language are still of great value to God because they are made in His image.
12:43 - Dr. Purdom discusses how the book teaches children about how gender is determined according to the Bible and science. She explains that the phrase "gender assignment" is not a valid concept.
16:18 - Dr. Purdom discusses her adoption of a daughter from China.
17:20 - Stacia talks about being an adoptive mother and how adoption is presented to the reader in Crafted by God. Abortion is also covered so children will know truth and how to respond to the lies of our culture. The idea of adoption in today's world is tied back to our adoption, as believers, into God's family.
20:50 - Dr. Purdom prays over the listeners.
David Farley, guitar instructor at MasterBooksAcademy.com, joins the podcast to talk about both of his courses. In Beginning Guitar Lessons and Guitar Level 2, students learn hymns and worship songs as they learn to play the guitar. These courses are excellent for children and adults who want to learn to play the guitar and desire to connect with God through worship.
We are giving away access to one of the courses in the Master Books app and in the Moms of Master Books FB group.
Links:
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Guitar Level 2
Show Highlights
1:47 - David Farley shares his musical background and what led him to become an instructor.
3:20 - David Farley shares his heart for worship and how King David's worship has inspired him.
5:31 - Students will learn from David Farley how to welcome God's presence through worship.
7:02 - Students also learn leadership skills in this course.
7:56 - David shares about the two guitar courses: what students will learn and how the two levels differ.
9:20 - Students will have opportunities to perform for their parents to reveal what they are learning and retaining.
9:54 - David shares a list of songs the students learn in Beginner Guitar - Level 1.
12:57 - "We have the freedom to fail and we need to recognize that failure is a good thing."
14:58 - MasterBooksAcademy.com is our online learning portal where we have video instruction to supplement curriculum or stand alone courses like the Guitar courses.
15:26 - D. Farley explains what is needed to fulfill the requirements of the course: a playable guitar, tuner, capo,
17:32 - Jennifer and David discuss the benefits of using this course as opposed to typical in person lessons.
19:03 - David Farley discusses his new Guitar level 2 course . 22:10 - David discussed what a student is prepared to do once they have completed level 2.
23:41 - David ends with a prayer for students.
Teach your preteens and teens the Bible doctrine that will give them a firm foundation of faith in God and Jesus Christ. Israel Wayne joins the Master Books podcast to discuss his new Bible homeschool curriculum: Foundations in Faith.
Links:
Foundations in Faith Curriculum Set
Great for God
Education Does God Have an Opinion
Raising Them Up: Parenting for Christians
Pitchin a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting
Questions God Asks
Questions Jesus Asks
Show Highlights:
0:00 - Introducing Israel Wayne, author of the brand-new Bible doctrine curriculum for preteens and teens, Foundations in Faith.
1:17 - Israel Wayne is a homeschool graduate and a homeschooling father of 11 children.
1:52 - Israel Wayne is the author of Education: Does God Have an Opinion, Pitchin' a Fit, Raising Them Up, and many other books offered at MasterBooks.com
2:13 - Israel Wayne discusses the many books he has authored and why he chose to write a homeschool Bible curriculum. Master Books asked him to create a curriculum to teach theology and bible doctrine to students.
4:17 - Israel Wayne discusses his theology books, Questions God Asks and Questions Jesus asks. The Bible verse, John 17:3, is the foundation for what Foundations in Faith will deliver to the student.
6:28 - "My prayer with this curriculum is that students will come to know God in a more profound and deeply personal and intimate way."
8:38 - Which Bible doctrines are covered in Foundations in Faith
12:18 - Bible history is also covered as an important element of learning the doctrines of our Christian faith. This is important to refuting false teachings.
13:08 - The reason creeds and catechisms were created and the importance of them being taught to believers.
16:07 - Systematic Theology explained
16:24 - Why secondary doctrines were not included in the Foundations of Faith curriculum.
17:58 - The core or primary doctrines that apply to all believers and are essential to salvation are discussed.
21:30 - Many times families don't know what their local church believes.
24:24 - Learn about the curriculum assignments and scheduling.
25:21 - Great for God is included in the curriculum set and serves to help the student see faith in action in the lives of many different missionaries. The chapters of the book are assigned on the 5th day of the week. Great for God would make a great family read aloud.
27:22 - How to use Foundations in Faith in a large family or group setting.
28:43 - Use Great for God to grow the faith of your family.
30:23 - Israel Wayne encourages parents to purchase the course for themselves.
31:24 - Foundations in Faith can be used for family devotions even with young children. It can also be used in a youth group, Sunday school class, and a new believer class in a church.
33:41 - Israel Wayne prays over the families of Master books and those who take the Foundations in Faith course.
Master Books applies the psychology of brain development to the creation of homeschool curriculum so that the individual student develops a love for learning. Carrie Bailey joins the Master Books podcast to discuss the importance of considering a child's developmental needs and how it impacts the child's love for learning.
In this episode, you will be inspired to customize your child's education to meet their needs and more! This show is a replay of Master Books' A Smarter Way to Homeschool 2022 Summit.
Carrie Bailey is the author of the following homeschool curricula by Master Books:
Links:
Stepping Stones (Preschool Homeschool Curriculum)
Simply K (Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum)
Math K (Homeschool Math Curriculum for Kindergarten)
Catch on to Cursive (Penmanship Curriculum)
Debbie Lawrence, author of the God's Design homeschool science curriculum by Master Books, joins the podcast. This curriculum was voted as top-ranked elementary science curriculum among Christian homeschool families in 2022. Don't miss the e-book giveaway!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why this homeschool mom wrote an elementary and junior high science curriculum that teaches the Bible and science
- Why we need to teach the weather from a biblical point of view
- How God designed the atmosphere to protect us
- How God's Design curriculum works to teach multiple age students at one time
Links:
Heaven and Earth Science Curriculum
https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-edition
Heaven and Earth for Beginners
https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-and-earth-beginners
God's Design Science Curriculum for Elementary & Junior High Students https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-series
Look Inside Heaven and Earth (for give-away clue) https://www.masterbooks.com/amfile/file/download/file/918/product/3447/
The New Weather Book
https://www.masterbooks.com/new-weather-book-hardback-single
Show Highlights:
1:20 - Introducing Debbie Lawrence, the co-author of the God's Design elementary science homeschool series which has been voted a top-ranked series among Christian homeschool families.
2:15 - Debbie Lawrence shares her background as a homeschool mom and grandmother who needed a science curriculum that taught science in line with the Bible.
4:15 - "I couldn't reconcile evolution with the Bible anymore." "Science doesn't really support evolution. "You can be intelligent. You can be a scientist and You can believe the Bible. And you can know that science supports what the Bible says."
5:26 -Debbie's 4 goals for the God's Design science curriculum series.
8:35 - Heaven and Earth presents a Christian view of weather. Debbie Lawrence explains why students need a Christian view of weather and earth.
9:53 - God created an amazing system to reuse water.
10:45 - Teaching children to look for God in nature which will impact their whole lives.
11:20 - Giveaway of Master Books' New Weather Book.
12:30 - Customer reviews of Heaven and Earth elementary science curriculum by Master Books.
12:55 - God's Design sticks to the Bible. The lessons are short and fun.
13:28 - How God's design of the atmosphere protects us.
17:20 - Examples of experiments used in Heaven and Earth homeschool science curriculum to demonstrate how the atmosphere works.
21:15 - The Heaven and Earth beginners' book is designed so you can teach the younger students alongside the older students. The same applies for God's Design for Life for Beginners.
23:46 - Debbie Lawrence explains all of the types of science covered in the God's Design elementary science series.
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Life science (God's Design for Life)
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Earth and Space (Heaven and Earth)
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Chemistry & Ecology
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Physical Science (God's Design for the Physical World)
25:29 - Students learn critical thinking skills as well as spelling and vocabulary in these elementary science courses.
Carrie Lindquist, author of Master Books' top-ranked homeschool science curriculum, joins the podcast to discuss why families love the Let's Talk Science series! In this show, you will learn how the K-4th grade courses are designed to work for your family.
Answer this question to win a digital copy of The New Ocean Book. (Post your answer in the Moms of Master Books Facebook group or the Master Books app).
When we see one of God’s amazing designs in a plant, animal or even a chemical, it reminds us that God is ________ and ____________.
Hint: The answer is found on page 25 of the course which you can find here.
Links:
Let's Talk Science Series K-4
Level 4 - Adventures in the Scientific Method Look Inside
Show Highlights:
1:18 - Carrie Lindquist, author of two very popular homeschool curriculum including Foundations Phonics and the Let's Talk Science series for elementary students. Foundations Phonics has been the catalyst for many children to accept Christ as their Savior.
1:36 - Let's Talk Science, an elementary science homeschool curriculum by Master Books, has been voted one of the top ranked science courses by the homeschool community.
2:19 - The different levels of Let's Talk Science (K-4th grade) are described by the author, Carrie Lindquist.
3:43 - The foundation of the Let's Talk Science series is Jeremiah 51:15 - “He made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.
4:01 - When we study God's creation through any field of science, we get a first hand view of God's creativity, his wisdom, his grace, his mercy and majesty all on display all through the field of science.
4:15 - The Let's Talk Science series was developed by a homeschool mom for homeschool moms. It is engaging, with hands-on activities, and is very practical for mom.
5:11 - A favorite part of the Let's Talk Science curriculum series is the science notebook. They internalize the knowledge and then express the knowledge to someone else.
5:50 - The course is hands on and very practical. Activities use supplies that are easily found at home or at the local store. There is a lot of flexibility built into it.
6:59 - Check out the youtube playlist of all the experiments from Adventures in Creation Level 1 and Adventures in the Physical World Level 2 performed by a student with her mom and sister.
7:57 - Master Books offers over 30 different homeschool science courses to choose from. Each one teaches from the biblical worldview.
10:00 - Questions are built into the course to help foster the student's curiosity
11:00 - Carrie gives examples of how friction and force is taught in the science curriculum and how easy it is for the student to see the practical application of it.
11:50 - "Something that is so important to me in this series is that everything we see in science points us back to God." Carrie Lindquist
13:07- Scientific lessons are also used to teach spiritual lessons to the students. Force and friction are used to reveal how you can experience friction in your relationships. Students memorize Scripture to help them learn the spiritual lessons.
14:00 - "God made science to be that reminder to us of His character adn who we are to be in him."
14:30 - Book give-away. Question from Level 4 page 25.
16:00 - How Let's Talk Science is designed to help the busy mom of a growing family.
18:35 - Prayers from Adventures in the Scientific Method - Level 4 prayed over the families and students.
With the mental framework Bill Foster shares in Meet the Skeptic, you will find it much easier to talk to skeptics about the Bible, Jesus, and Salvation. This episode of the Master Books podcast will help you be more effective at evangelism and loving your neighbor well!
Christian homeschool families will find this book, along with the student workbook and leader's guide, a great resource for teen co-op classes, youth Bible studies, and even adult Bible studies.
Meet the Skeptic will help you and your family fulfill the Great Commission more effectively. We recommend it for church small groups and Sunday School classes as well.
Links:
Meet the Skeptic: A Field Guide to Faith Conversations
Meet the Skeptic Workbook
Meet the Skeptic Leader Guide
How to Read the Bible Literally
How the Bible Works
About Bill Foster:
Bill Foster teaches apologetics and Bible study to adults, college students, and teens. He has been involved in explaining and defending the biblical worldview for the last fifteen years. He holds a B.A. in English from Furman University and an M.F.A. in Graphic Design from the Savannah College of Art & Design. He is the owner of a brand image and design firm. Bill has been married to his wife, Karla, since 1994.
Ken Ham joins the Master Books podcast to share how to practically apply the foundational chapters of the Bible, Genesis 1-11, as a weapon against our culture's Godless influences. Homeschool families will discover how to prepare their students to know what the Bible says about marriage, gender identity and so many more issues that children face today.
Ken Ham, one of the top biblical apologetic speakers in North America, CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis-US, the highly acclaimed Creation Museum, and the world-renowned Ark Encounter. He is the author of Creation to Babel: A Family Commentary which can be used for family devotions, individual Bible study, and as a homeschool Bible curriculum supplement.
Links:
Creation to Babel: A Family Commentary
Will They Stand: Raising Kids to Face the Giants
Ken Ham Morning Basket
Teaching math is a beautiful way to honor God as Creator and Sustainer of all things. Katherine L. Hannon joins the Master Books podcast to discuss, Principles of Math, her homeschool math curriculum for junior high students and her book, Revealing Arithmetic, for homeschool math teachers.
Learn how to teach your students the biblical worldview of math and how the Principles of Math curriculum series prepares students to think critically and apply math concepts to real life situations.
Links:
Revealing Arithmetic Book
Revealing Arithmetic Online Course for Homeschool Parents
Principles of Math Book 1
Principles of Math Book 1 Online Course
Principles of Math Book 2
Principles of Math Book 2 Online Course
The Ultimate Proof of Creation
A is for Adam (Hardcover)
A is for Adam (Coloring Book)
Show Highlights
1:28 - Author, Katherine Loop Hannon discusses her book, Revealing Arithmetic: Math from a Biblical Worldview, which was written to help homeschool teachers present math concepts effectively to elementary students.
4:10 - Math is not a neutral, God-less subject. “Far from being independent from God, math is entirely dependent on God.” Revealing Arithmetic
7:00 - Math has a message.
8:18 - Revealing Arithmetic offers a whole chapter on discovering the Gospel in math.
10:03 - Katherine Loop's book and curriculum helps you to teach your child to glorify God in the subject of mathematics.
10:40 - Reviews of Revealing Arithmetic
12:35 - MasterBooksAcademy.com offers a course for homeschool teachers to help them see how to teach the math concepts in Revealing Arithmetic.
13:20 - Katherine Hannon discusses the junior high math curriculum offered by Master Books: Principles of Math Book 1
15:05 - Katherine Hannon discusses the junior high math curriculum offered by Master Books: Principles of Math Book 2
17:40 - Learn how Principles of Math homeschool curriuclum for junior high students works for students who do not excel at Math.
21:42 - Katherine Hannon recommends two of her favorite books at MasterBooks.com - The Ultimate Proof of Creation and A is for Adam.
Add educational fun for the whole family to your Christmas Break with these fun Master Books homeschool resources. Rachel, a homeschool mom of 4 and Master Books' Customer Service Manager, joins the podcast to share books and other homeschool resources that will help your family enjoy the holidays even more. You can avoid waiting for them to ship by downloading them as ebooks.
Rachel also encourages homeschool moms to celebrate their wins and those who are needing to make changes in the coming school year. This is an uplifting episode for Christian homeschool moms!
Links:
The Work of Your Hand (Download) (masterbooks.com)
Meet the Chief! (Download) (masterbooks.com)
Quizzles: In the Big Inning (masterbooks.com)
Quizzles: Lot, Stock, & Pharaoh (masterbooks.com)
Social Issues Pocket Guide (masterbooks.com)
Logic & Faith Pocket Guide (masterbooks.com)
UFOs & ETs Pocket Guide (masterbooks.com)
Show Highlights
1:30 - Shipping news for those who ordered during Master Books' Cyber Monday Mega Sale.
3:00 - Master Books fun and educational resources to use during Christmas Break
8:02 - Celebrating the wins of your homeschool year
13:30 - Tips for navigating a homeschool reset for the new year, 2023
19:05 - Language Lessons for Junior High Students is in the works.
Dr. Jason Lisle joins the Master Books podcast to talk about two biblical Astronomy homeschool science courses. Students and their families will learn fascinating facts about constellations, planets, meteors, and the moon. These courses are designed to reveal God as the Creator of the universe and the authority of the Bible revealed in the study of science.
Links:
Introduction to Astronomy Homeschool Curriculum for Junior High Students
Survey of Astronomy Homeschool Curriculum for High School Students
The Ultimate Proof of Creation
Introduction to Logic
Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky
Fractals
Show Highlights
1:40 - Dr. Lisle, creation scientist and astrophysist, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss two homeschool astronomy courses. He shares his love for God and science and how he uses them to share the gospel.
4:20 - Intro to Astronomy, a homeschool science course for 7th & 8th grade students uses the Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky.
4:55 - Dr. Lisle discusses the need for students to study astronomy. His books help defend the Bible against the Conflict Thesis which proposes that the Bible is anti-scientific.
6:19 - "Our purpose on earth is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. What better way to do that than by studying God's creation and seeing the ingeniousness of the Lord and the brilliance of His mind."
7:00 - "Everyone should have a base level understanding of the sciences and how they confirm biblical creation."
8:00 - Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky is a fun, practical book designed to help people better enjoy the night sky from a Christian perspective. Dr. Lisle discusses what is taught in each chapter.
12:40 - Survey of Astronomy is a homeschool science curriculum for high school students. Two of Dr. Lisle's books are included in the course.
13:22 - Taking Back Astronomy by Dr. Jason Lisle reveals how the universe declares God's glory. In this book, Dr. Lisle shares how the study of astronomy shows the biblical timeline to prove the age of the earth as a young creation.
16:04 - It is rare for public schools to offer astronomy courses. Christian homeschool students are privileged to be exposed to this highly researched information. Both of these courses will equip the homeschool family to defend their faith and honor God with their lives.
19:00 - Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky has been featured often in the media
20:15 - Ideas for Christmas gifts
23:50 - Arguments against Christianity are never logical.
Anna, a homeschool mom of 6, shares how to growth hack your child's homeschool experience. In this episode of the Master Books podcast, we talk about seeing yourself as the carpenter of your child's education and viewing the curriculum as your tool. Anna's children are all unique in their learning styles. She gives you, the homeschool mom, tips on how to tailor the education to meet the needs of each child. One of her children has a mild case of dyslexia. Anna and her husband sought the Lord and found a very affordable solution using Language Lessons for a Living Education and WowzaBrain - Brain Connected Reading which is available at MasterBooksAcademy.com.
Show Links:
Elementary Zoology
https://www.masterbooks.com/elementary-zoology-curriculum-pack-revised
Elementary Science: Soil, Sea, Sky
https://www.masterbooks.com/elementary-science-soil-sea-sky-curriculum-pack
Language Lessons 3
https://www.masterbooks.com/language-lessons-for-a-living-education-3-set
Wowza Brain - Brain Connected Reading
https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/course/wowzabrainconnectedreading
Podcast Episode on WowzaBrain – Reading Course at Master Books Academy
https://podcast.masterbooks.com/successfully-overcoming-reading-learning-challenges-with-bridget-mosley/
Show Highlights:
0:00 - Anna, homeschool mom of 6. shares how she builds a great education for her individual students using the tools Master Books homeschool curriculum provides.
2:28 - Growth hacking your homeschool. Anna shares practical advice on how to see yourself as the carpenter of your child's education and the curriculum as the tool you use.
3:55 - Homeschooling adjustments or resets needed during different seasons of your family's life.
5:15 - Allowing older homeschool students to teach certain subjects to the younger students is a brilliant way to help both students thrive in a subject area.
7:14 - Discussing the uniqueness of every child and how to homeshool according to their needs.
8:00 - Handling diagnoses that impact your child's ability to learn.
9:58 - The concept of growth-hacking explained
11:05 - How Anna growth hacked her children's science homeschool curriculum.
15:00 - How Anna created a simple, affordable solution for her son's learning challenges related to dyslexia. Her choice saved her $500 a month.
17:45 -- Master Books works because you can tailor it to your child's needs. Anna discusses her reset with homeschool plan for her son who was dealing with dyslexia-related learning issues.
19:43 – Anna moved her son back a level in Language Lessons for a Living Education and incorporated WowzaBrain 3 – Brain Connected Reading to help her son overcome the challenges of dyslexia. This combination helped him enjoy learning again.
22:41 – Our children are given to us by God who created them. He is with you to help you raise them well. How will you reveal God to your children in the challenges.
24:52 – Master Books offered affordable solutions to the dyslexia challenges that saved Anna’s family a lot of money.
26:05 - Anna shares the different elements of the WowzaBrain - Brain Connected Reading course she used with her son
Kristen Pratt, author of Master Books' Language Lessons for a Living Education curriculum series, joins the podcast to share her rich wisdom with homeschool parents. In this episode, Kristen shares how she designed the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students whether they are advanced or struggling readers.
The Language Lessons for a Living Education series was voted by homeschool families as a top ranked language arts curriculum. It was developed to honor God's unique design of individual students and offers families the flexibility they need in teaching their children to communicate well. Each level teaches the foundational truths of Scripture and uses brain science to help the student learn easily.
Kristen Pratt is the homeschool mother of 9 children, the wife of Master Books' president, and Master Books' Curriculum Development Officer.
Links:
Language Lessons for a Living Education Curriculum Series (Levels 1-6)
Pilgrim's Progress - Collector's Edition
Show Highlights:
2:46 - Language Lessons was voted Top Ranked Language Arts curriculum for homeschool elementary students.
4:00 - Kristen shares the purpose behind her design of the Language Lessons curriculum series.
7:30 - A different approach for a curriculum that works for students that are advanced, average, and struggling learners.
8:41 - The curriculum is flexible so you can adapt it to each student's needs.
9:30 - Kristen explains why the reading lists aren't specified in Language Lessons and why developing one for each student is important.
12:03 - Exercising the freedom to develop your student's interests in reading certain types of books and read at pace that meets their needs. Language Lessons allows the parent to choose books and topics that are biblical.
14:15 - Master Books focuses on creating curriculum that respects God's design, that honor's God's design.
14:30 - Language Lessons is designed to help students succeed academically, and to develop a love of God and a confidence in reading. The goal is to help students graduate with a love for learning and love of communicating what they are learning.
16:40 - Kristen shares how the series works well for homeschool parents teaching multiple ages. Shorter lessons helps the parent / teacher save time and helps the student in retaining the information.
17:35 - Help the student be as responsible as possible for their education. This can be accomplished in many ways including the schedule provided in the text book.
18:50 - Why language lessons covers the same topics each year.
20:00 - Check out the games in the back of the book! These games are designed to make learning fun and helps the student review the material.
21:49 - Language Lessons is designed with activities to help the student learn the Word of God and apply it in their lives. These inculde writing psalms and poem which helps them apply what they are learning to worhsipping God.
25:32 - Kristen shares her love for Pilgrim's Progress Collector's Edition offered by Master Books.
30:22 - Kristen Pratt announces the expansion of the Language Lessons for a Living Education series and gives a sneak peek of the pages.
Foundations in Worship and Foundations in Faith were designed to give your homeschool junior high and high school students the essentials needed to grow in their faith in God. Randy Pratt, president of Master Books Homeschool Curriculum, joins the podcast to discuss both Bible electives.
Foundations in Worship is a hymn study designed to expand a junior high and high school student’s understanding of God and the Gospel. You teenager will learn to worship God in word and song using doctrinally sound hymns of faith.
Foundations in Faith, written by Israel Wayne, is a unique study of systematic theology will strengthen your student to stand against unbiblical worldviews and cultural enticements.
Links:
Big Sale - 25% off on November 28th
Foundations in Worship
Foundations in Faith (Set)
Foundations in Faith (Digital)
Where Faith Grows 1 (set)
Where Faith Grows 2 (set)
Elementary Apologetics
More than Words Level 1
More than Words Level 2
Show Highlights:
1:40 - Randy Pratt discusses Master Books' Cyber Monday sale.
4:04 - Randy shares about Foundations in Worship, Master Books' Bible elective course for junior high and high school students
5:26 - Foundations in Worship is a hymn appreciation course for homeschool students comparing the hymns to the integrity of Scripture.
6:20 – Foundations in Worship is a homeschool curriculum designed to help students to think about their worldview and compare it to the media they consume.
7:42 – Students will learn to scrutinize cultural influences comparing them to the foundations of Scripture.
8:28 - Inspire your homeschool student through hymn studies to create art and music to help others know God through Scripture.
9:46 – Randy reviews several of the classic hymns studied in Foundations in Worship elective Bible curriculum.
12:13 - The author of the course provided spiritual depth and foundation with each of the hymns and hymn stories. Families will be surprised at the impact of these stories and the biographies of the hymn writers.
12:57 - Students will be inspired as they see in these hymns, the fruit of walking through difficult seasons with the Lord. The hymns continue to minister to others generations later.
13:47 - The hymns in this course are timeless and are timeless works of art that are built on the Word of God.
14:17 – Introducing Foundations in Faith, a Master Books Bible elective for junior high and high school homeschool students, was written by Israel Wayne.
15:30 - Randy Pratt, President of Master Books, shares why Foundations in Faith is needed for Christian families today.
17:43 - Foundations in Faith gives a broad view of 3000 years of church history showing how we preserve and protect the message of the gospel throughout the generations.
20:08 - Through this study of the history of the Christian church and the prevailing message of the Gospel, students are given a strong backbone or spine to help them stand against anti-God messages of the culture. This prepares students to guard against the influence of cults and other religions.
22:23 - Foundations of Faith will be an excellent reference for homeschool families in the future. Students will be taking these truths into their future to help guide their own families.
23:24 - Essential doctrines are covered in Foundations in Faith. Families and churches can inform the non-essential doctrines.
24:38 - Foundations in Worship and Foundations in Faith can be used as great Bible studies for families.
25:15 – Randy reviews terms used often in the course: canon, creeds, and catechisms.
29:10 - Scriptural encouragement and prayer for families and their teens 31:00 - How the Holy Spirit works in the life of a believer
32:43 – A review of Master Books Bible curriculum resources for younger homeschool students.
Homeschooled students now have the opportunity to learn how to build strength and condition their bodies for specific sports as well as their personal goals. Master Books Academy offers a Strength and Conditioning course for middle and high school homeschool students.
Coach John Stamper joins the podcast to talk about the importance of learning this life skill and how he designed this course to help homeschool families win!
Links:
Strength and Conditioning Course
Homeschool Physical Education Online Course: Grades K-1
Homeschool Physical Education Online Course: Grades 2-3
Homeschool Physical Education Online Course: Grades 4-6
Homeschool Physical Education Online Course: Grades 7-8
Intro to Geocaching
Show Highlights
1:43 - Coach John Stamper, instructor of homeschool PE courses and a strength and conditioning ecourse at MasterBooksAcademy.com
2:24 - Strength and Conditioning is a good next step after the PE courses for K-8th grade students.
5:45 - How the course is laid out for parents and students.
7:45 - Students learn how the body works.
9:14 - Course is for male and female students. The second semester teaches them to design a strength and conditioning plan for different sports.
11:38 - Components of the course including video lessons, activities, reviews, Coaches' Corner, which offers biblical truths.
13:20 - How much parental involvement to expect in the course.
16:35 – The difference between the PE courses at Master Books Academy and this course
17:11 – The goal is to see the student's strength and physical condition improve throughout the course.
18:20 – What are the long-term results from taking the course?
20:47 – Build confidence in your homeschool students by helping them become stronger and more competitive in sports and life with students who are educated differently
22:19 – Coach Stampers’ advice to homeschool parents and students
Lily Isaacs, daughter of holocaust survivors, matriarch of the gospel band, The Isaacs, and author of You Don't Cry Out Loud, joins the Master Books podcast to share how Jesus became her Savior. Her testimony reveals the wonder of God's providence and how she relied on Him through many trials including divorce, breast cancer, and more.
Lily's autobiography is inspiring, thought-provoking, and emotional! She shares entries from her diary and draws you into her story in a way that makes you keep turning the page!
In this interview, Lily encourages us to fight for and protect our God-given freedoms. Her parents lived the horrors of the holocaust losing more than they could bear to talk about. Her encouragement to women and mothers is compelling and sincere!
Coupon Code
Save an additional 20% off Lily Isaacs book, You Don't Cry Out Loud, at MasterBooks.com with this coupon code: LILYSBOOK. The code is good from 10/31/22 to 11/6/22.
Links
You Don't Cry Out Loud (paperback)
You Don't Cry Out Loud (audio book)
You Don't Cry Out Loud (ebook)
Interview Highlights
2:40 - Lily Isaacs' unique origin story: Her parents being Polish, Jewish holocaust survivors who were imprisoned in concentration camps for a couple of years.
6:10 - Lily Isaacs' journey to becoming a Christian having grown up in a Jewish family.
9:14 - the family fall out of Lily choosing to become a Christian
11:30 - The power of calling on the name of Jesus
13:20 - The inspiration behind the book title: You Don't Cry Out Loud.
15:35 - Jesus is near to the broken hearted and saves those crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18)
16:38 - Lily shares pages from her personal diary in her autobiography
18:05 - Lily Isaacs' breast cancer experience and a mother's prayer to God during that season
20:40 - Lily Isaac knows both the life of being a celebrity and also the pain of walking through desolate places. In her story you can trace the hand of God taking trials and using them for good.
22:06 - Book Recommendation - Lily Isaac's autobiography: You Don't Cry Out Loud
22:36 - Lily Isaacs' motherly advice
24:33 - Lily Isaacs calls us to never forget World War 2 and what it is like to have your freedoms taken away.
26:09 - Lily Isaacs shares about many miracles that have taken place in her life in her autobiography: You Don't Cry Out Loud
Master Books offers exciting resources to help you successfully overcome reading and learning challenges your homeschool students may be experiencing. In this episode of the Master Books podcast, Bridget Mosley, shares her WowzaBrain Better Letters, Brain-Ready Reading, and Brain-Connected Reading courses offered at Master Books Academy.
Bridget's courses have profoundly helped students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, brain trauma, and other issues that cause readers to struggle. The WowzaBrain games used to help you help your child succeed have also proven to help students perform better in Math and other subjects. These courses will help your student's attention span, visual processing speed, and more!
Links from the Show:
WowzaBrain: Better Letters
WowzaBrain: Brain-Connected Reading
WowzaBrain: Brain-Ready Reading
Moms of Master Books
The Master Books App
Master Books Academy
http://MasterBooksAcademy.com
Highlights
1:30 - Master Books Academy is an online learning portal offerng courses to students overcome reading challenges
2:23 - WowzaBrain courses help students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Fetal Alcohol, Brain Trauma, and other learning issues
5:43 - (2 Corinthians 12:9) Allowing the power of God at work in the Wowza Brain tools at MasterBooksAcademy.com to rest on the reading weaknesses or challenges families are dealing with in their homeschools.
6:52 - WowzaBrain is a very affordable way to help your child overcome reading challenges.
7:45 - These courses use a metronome to help children automate the reading of words.
8:28 - The English language is a complex code and puts a big burden on some children and adults
10:50 - There is hope for struggling readers
12:48 - Wowza Brain: Better Letters Course
15:56 - Wowza Brain: Brain Ready Reading
16:48 - Developing a strong working memory to help overall learning success.
17:02 - Student's math skills are improving due to the cognitive brain training in WowzaBrain: Brain Ready Reading.
17:33 - Develop your student's attention span
20:19 - Learn how WowzaBrain and the Master Books Method of Education work together
20:51 - A Safe Brain is a Learning Brain
22:18 - WowzaBrain: Brain-Connected Reading
23:38 - Building visualization skills helps the reader comprehend the text and improve their spelling
24:15 - Evaluate and work on reading speed
25:35 - Dr. David Whitcomb, author of a Good and Faithful Servant, because a very successful physician and author despite very challenging dyslexia issues.
26:37 - Reading struggles do not indicate lack of intelligence
27:57 - Time investment in the WowzaBrain programs
28:47 - Who will benefit from the WowzaBrain system? Will it help students who are not struggling to read?
30:13 - The age ranges suggested for WowzaBrain reading programs
31:52 - Where WowzaBrain courses fit with Master Books' award winning language arts curriculum
32:19 - Infographic of the WowzaBrain courses and how they fit with the Language Arts courses
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Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson, research biologist at Answers in Genesis, joins the Master Books podcast to share his breakthrough research of human DNA and how it has proven the authority of the Bible. In his book, Traced: Human DNA's Big Surprise, Dr. Jeanson shows that genetically we can all trace our ancestry back to the family on Noah's Ark.
This information puts Creation Science on the offensive and evolutionists on the defense when debating the biblical timeline. It also disproves racial superiority theories and demolishes the idea of white surpremacy.
Homeschool families with this new brand new research will be able to add the facts to their student's history and bible curriculum.
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Show Highlights:
1:55 - Dr Jeanson's homeschool background
3:39 - Human DNA's Big Surprise
4:00 – Tracing your ancestry back to Noah’s family
5:53 – The Rosetta stone of human history
6:55 – DNA research gives the indigenous people their history back
7:05 – Traced offers this amazing new discovery before it is incorporated in homeschool history curriculum
8:28 – A new phase of Creation Science
9:35 – Dr. Jeanson homeschools his children
9:42 – Know which descendant of Noah you came from
11:12 – How this DNA Research impacts the age of the earth debate
16:03 – Creation Scientists have met the standard of science that evolutionist have demanded
17:16 – Evolutionists’ response to the DNA research presented in Traced
21:56 – New DNA research disproves racial biases and could resolve racial conflicts
25:40 – How can anyone claim racial superiority (white supremacy for example) with these facts?
27:46 – Traced is a readable history book tracing humanity’s DNA
David Shibley, author of Great for God: Missionaries Who Changed the World, joins the Master Books podcast to encourage you to allow God to use you for His purposes. This book profiles 23 missionaries whose simple obedience was the catalyst to great moves of God around the world.
Homeschool families can use this resource as a read aloud, family devotions, unit studies, and more. Great for God is an excellent graduation gift for Chrisitan students.
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Links:
Great for God: Missionaries Who Changed the World
Highlights
0:00 – Introduction of David Shibley, author of Great for God
8:00 – Jim Elliott, missionary biography
11:30 – William Carey, missionary biography
17:57 – Great for God is an encouraging book for the church in this season
18:46 - Great for God , a supplement to any Bible study
19:19 - Bill Bright, missionary biography & evangelistic accomplishments
21:50 – Women missionary biographies including Amy Carmichael
24:46 - Use Great for God as a family read aloud, gifts for Christmas, graduation, and new seasons.
25:47 - Supernatural grace and anointing on missionaries to accomplish great things for God.
26:35 – Homeschool parents as missionaries
In this episode of the Master Books podcast, Coach John Stamper shares why he chose to resign as a public school teacher in the Chicago school system. As a Christian and a homeschool graduate, Coach Stamper knows how homeschooling can help students stand firm in their faith and the very different effect public schooling is having on students today. Don't miss today's episode where he shares what government paid teachers are being trained to teach students about the transgender movement, gender-identity, critical race theory, and more.
Coach Stamper's Courses:
Homeschool Physical Education Online Course: Grades K-1
Homeschool Physical Education Online Course: Grades 2-3
Homeschool Physical Education Online Course: Grades 4-6
Homeschool Physical Education Online Course: Grades 7-8
Intro to Geocaching
Highlights
0:00 - Intro of Coach John Stamper and His Story
5:55 - Coach Stampers' parents took a bold stand for biblical principles. His mother wrote a letter to the editor: The Absence of the Bible leads to Moral Decay
7:50 - John's parents debated prominent atheist, Madeline O'Hare, on the Maury Povich & Phil Donahue show
12:30 - What led John's parents to homeschool their family and prioritize the gospel in their children's lives
15:55 - Why Coach Stamper chose to leave his role as teacher in the Chicago Public school system
26:27 - The positive influence of John's homeschooling parents 30 years later.
28:18 -Take a bold stand for righteousness
This episode of the Master Books podcast will prepare you and your high school students to for high school graduation and college. Rachel Smith, an expert in Master Books homeschool curriculum and a homeschool mother of four, offers practical wisdom and tools to help you plan well in these areas: high school course choices, high school transcripts, record keeping, college entrance exams, and more.
Links:
Comparative World Religions Course
Great for God
Advanced Pre-Med Course
Master Class Physics
Master Class Physics Video Lab Course
Jensen's Vocabulary
Cumulative Record
Christian Reading Companion for the Classics
Show Highlights
2:55 Choosing Homeschool Curriculum based on College and Career Choices
5:40 - Master Books Homeschool Courses for College Prep & Entrance Exams
7:35 - Preparing Your Student for College Entrance Exams
7:54 - Master Books' Cumulative Record
13:32 - Is Master Books Enough for Success in College and Careers
19:04 - Homeschool Teaching Tips
23:33 - A Prayer for Your High School Graduates
Todd Friel, author of Reset for Parents: How to Keep Your Kids from Backsliding, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss the parent's role in the salvation of their children. Reset for Parents is an amazing parenting resource for Christian families.
LINKS:
Reset for Parents by Todd Friel
The Smarter Way to Homeschool Summit replays
Master Books Parenting Resources
HIGHLIGHTS:
5:00 - Teaching your children to believe rather than to behave
9:00 - The purpose of marriage and Parenting in light of the gospel
12:00 - Gospel thinking or behavior modification?
14:25 - The goal of parenting
16:00 - Relating to your spouse
19:00 - The kindness of the Lord leads us to repentance
19:40 - Two messages of the gospel
20:20 - Do the Sin Math
22:25 - The benefits of humility and fear of the Lord
22:50 - How we respond when someone sins against us
25:58 - Help your child to love Jesus by showing the gospel with discipline
27:30 - Perpetually seeing our need for Jesus
30:14 - The power of a Gospel-centered home and a beautiful way to show your teens that Jesus is real
Catch on to Cursive, an award winning homeschool curriculum, offers a unique and fun way to teach your student how to write in cursive. Master Books author, Carrie Bailey, joins the podcast to discuss why this uniquely biblical and fun cursive penmanship course works so well for third grade level students and even older students.
RESOURCES:
Catch on to Cursive
Reset for Parents
A Smarter Way to Homeschool Summit by Master Books
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
5:09 - How the Master Books Method of Education was developed to train and educate the whole child.
6:59 - Catch on to Cursive is uniquely fun and biblical
7:28 - Students muscles need to be strengthened to write in cursive. Catch on to Cursive incorporates fun exercises to build writing stamina
8:57 - How the course is designed to be fun
9:05 - Understanding the fishing theme used throughout the course
11:47 - Using multi-sensory input including visual cues, this homeschool curriculum for cursive helps the student retain the information.
13:23 - Students learn the Gospel and the Great Commission while learning to write in cursive
15:57 - Reviews of Catch on to Cursive
16:27 - Can be taught to 3rd grade and up
19:22 - Wisdom for homeschool families. Homeschool does not need to mimic public school.
21:37 - Carrie Bailey recommends the book, Reset for Parents by Todd Friel to other homeschool families
23:25 - Watch Todd Friel's presentation on the Role Parents Play in their Child's Education
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Elementary Paleontology is one of Master Books Homeschool Curriculum's best-selling science courses. Master Books Academy instructor, Brian Young, joins the podcast to share how his online video course is designed to teach your child the biblical worldview of dinosaurs.
HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM LINKS
Elementary Paleontology Curriculum Pack
Elementary Paleontology Supplemental Video Course
Unwrapping the Pharaohs
Biblical Archaeology Curriculum
Master Books Academy Online Learning Portal
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
5:10 - Scientific dating methods that help prove that the Bible's creation story can be proven by science and actually debunks evolution. Young earth creation is proven through these dating methods.
6:40 - Study dinosaurs in order to defend your faith in God and the Bible. Elementary Paleontology strengthens student's biblical worldview.
6:45 - Bill Nye debate with Ken Ham
7:00 - Age of the earth debate
7:40 - How elephant reproduction proves the young earth theory.
8:45 - Cave men, Neanderthals, and the age of the earth
9:30 - The Bible talks about cave men
11:40 - How is character built? Debunking the idea that sports builds character
12:30 - God's word builds character.
13:07 - Find dinosaurs in the Bible
16:00 - Find unicorns in the Bible
16:42 - Master Books' Elementary Paleontology Homeschool Curriculum and online video instruction
18:08 - Advice for homeschool families
18:40 - Homeschooling is more than education
20:12 - Explore beyond Master Books homeschool curriculum to books on creation science, apologetics, logic, and more.
20:16 - Dangers of losing your faith as a college student in a Chrisitan college
22:26 - Brian Young recommends Unwrapping the Pharaohs by David Downs and available at MasterBooks.com
Carrie Lindquist, author of Master Books' Foundation Phonics homeschool curriculum, joins the podcast today to encourage you. Teaching your child to read can be simple and fun. Learn how Carrie designed Foundations Phonics to address all the needs your busy family may be dealing with.
Bio:
Carrie Lindquist is a homeschool graduate, wife to Wayne, and momma to three energetic boys. She is a passionate advocate for homeschooling and loves helping new-to-homeschooling moms realize that homeschooling through the early years isn’t scary — it’s really just an extension of all the fun things they are already doing with their children!
Recommended Resources:
Foundations Phonics
Education: Does God Have an Opinion
Let's Talk Science Series
Show Highlights
4:05 - Overcoming the fear of teaching your child to read
7:13 - How Foundation Phonics helps you succeed at teaching your child to read.
7:46 - How to teach a busy student to read
8:33 - Bonus activities that are easy to manage in your busy season of life
10:59 - Foundations Phonics lessons are flexible for your family
12:53 - Building a strong foundation for reading and knowing God and the Gospel.
15:40 - See the success other students are having with Foundations Phonics by searching the Master Books app, the Moms of Master Books Facebook Group, and Instagram using the #foundationsphonics hashtag.
16:38 - Advice for homeschool moms
18:00 - The book that Carrie recommends every homeschool mom read is Education: Does God Have an Opinion by Israel Wayne.
Dr. Jason Lisle joins the Master Books Podcast to discuss what really matters in education. His insights on instilling a biblical worldview in every subject with inspire every Christian parent to disciple their children through homeschooling.
This episode is a replay of the Master Books Smarter Way to Homeschool 2022 Summit which you can watch for free at Master Books Academy.
Recommended Resources: Introduction to Logic homeschool curriculum by Master Books
Fractals: Creation's Secret Code
Worldviews in Conflict
Comparative Religions
Show Highlights 2:30 - Science Glorifies God
3:13 - The Bible is true from the beginning
3:21 - The most important thing in education is to inculcate a Christian worldview
3:40 - The most important thing you can teach a child is to understand the Bible, to have respect for it and to obey God, to repent of your sins and trust in Christ as Lord and Savior. It is not an academic game for me. Souls are on the line.
4:35 - What is the biblical purpose of education? 4:48 - Education is supposed to be training people to think in a way that is consistent with God's character and act in a way that is consistent with God's character.
6:00 - Learning a trade or a skill is one of the ways we learn to think like God.
6:30 - In public schools, students are taught false information - information that is contrary to God's Words.
7:21 - We are NOT to embrace educational systems that are contrary to God's Word.
7:40 - Luke 6:41 says the pupil will be like the teacher.
8:00 - Master Books' mission is ink on paper to touch eternity. We work diligently to weave the gospel and the realities of God in every subject.
8:10 - Know the risks of having a "Chrisitan" homeschool curriculum that does not honor God as He truly is.
8:50 - All knowledge stems from God. (Colossians 2:3 - All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are deposited in Christ. Proverbs 1:7 -the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.)
9:18 - Public schools teach that God is irrelevant to knowledge.
9:48 - Every subject should be rooted in the character of God.
10:10 - From a biblical perspective, history is the unveiling of God's plan to save people unto Himself.
10:24 - God has built beauty into math. Math is the way God thinks about numbers. This is revealed in Dr. Lisle's book: Fractals.
11:25 - It is important to get a good curriculum because it also serves as a teacher. Make sure you get a good, God-honoring curriculum.
12:20 - Most students who graduate from a public school, leave with a secular worldview because the curriculum was secular and the majority of the students were also.
13:00 - Master Books provides the tools in the form of curriculum options to help homeschool families build a biblical worldview.
13:15 - Parents using Master Books homeschool curriculum are reporting that they are learning more about God as they teach. They enjoy learning about God together with their children.
13:50 - Imagine seeing God in every subject, in every year of your education.
14:20 - Parents work as a partner with Master Books homeschool curriculum in the mission of ink on paper to touch eternity.
14:45 - Logic is used to help build a biblical worldview and defend the Christian faith. Dr. Jason Lisle is the author of Introduction to Logic which is published by Master Books.
15:45 - Logic is how to use your mind properly
16:00 - John Dewey wanted American students to be secular. He wanted students away from their families that might teach Christianity and have them accept whatever the state says.
16:30 - God never gave the state authority to educate children. That is something that He gives to parents. Parents can delegate but only to a godly teacher - someone who is going to train them up in the fear of the Lord.
17:00 - Introduction to Logic by Dr. Jason Lisle is unique because it is thoroughly integrated into the Christian worldview which isn't seen in other curriculum.
17:14 - Logic is rooted int he nature of God. Students will recognize that they can either be rational and be a Christian or be a non-Chrisitan and be irrational.
17:40 - Rejection of Christianity is utterly irrational because laws of logics are rooted in the character of God.
18:15 - Over half of Introduction to Logic addresses the fallacies - identifying errors in reasoning which is a very valuable skill.
18:35 - Arguments against Christianity always have an error in reasoning in them.
19:09 - Next to the Scriptures, logic is the most important thing that can be taught.
19:25 - Logic is learning to think in a way that is more godly. It is training your mind in a way that is consistent with God's mind.
21:25 - The smarter way to homeschool is to homeschool your children to love and fear the Lord.
22:50 - Lay up your treasure in heaven where it lasts forever. One of the best gifts you can give your children is a godly education where they:
- learn to think rightly to the glory of God
- learn to love Him
- learn to love His Word and study it
- learn to think and behave consistent with God's character
Israel Wayne joins the Master Books Podcast to discuss the dangers of choosing a homeschool curriculum that does not offer a biblical worldview.
You will learn how to identify the dangers of a humanistic worldview and a post-modern education in the curriculum you evaluate for your home education. Homeschool parents will appreciate Israel's presentation of the history of education and the worldviews that Christians must take into consideration when discipling their children.
Master Books homeschool curriculum offers a gospel-infused, biblical worldview in every subject for every age. Explore the curriculum available to your homeschool family here at MasterBooks.com.
Recommended Resources:
Education Does God Have an Opinion
Answers for Homeschooling
The Smarter Way to Homeschool Summit by Master Books
Your family can learn to speak Spanish together with Master Books Academy's "Beginning Spanish for Families" course. Professional Spanish Instructor, Arja Regier, joins the podcast to talk about the course she designed for homeschool families.
In this show, Arja shares:
- Why here method of teaching works so well
- How she built laughter into the learning experience
- How the online video course works well for a whole family learning experience
Complete unit one of Beginning Spanish for Families for free. Click here to get started at MasterBooksAcademy.com.
Master Books whose mission is "Ink on Paper to Touch Eternity" is an imprint of New Leaf Publishing Group.
Kristen Pratt, Master Books Curriculum Development Officer, joins the podcast to encourage busy homeschool parents. Kristen shares from her own experience as a homeschool mother of 9 from the past 25 years. She is the developer of the Master Books Method which is designed to help Christian home educators instill a love for God and a love for learning. The Master Books Method helps homeschool families win by giving them affordable curriculum, shorter lessons, and books that are easy to use on the go.
Recommended Resources:
The Language Lessons for a Living Education series was written by Kristen Pratt. You can explore the series here.
The Henry Morris Study Bible
The Henry Morris Signature Collection
Prepare your family to defend their faith and speak truth to others with quick biblical answers from the Bible. Master Books author, Bryan Osborne, shares answers to the tough questions people ask and the social issues that directly oppose the word of God.
Learn how to respond with truth and love to these issues:
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Why death and suffering exist if there is a God?
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Racism
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LGBTQ movement and their "Love Wins" and "Love is Love" rally cry.
Recommended Resources:
Quick Answers to Tough Questions
Quick Answers to Social Issues
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Train your children to live a healthy life by making wise choices in the areas of nutrition, exercise, and beyond. Melanie Utley, author of the Living Healthy homeschool curriculum by Master Books, joins the podcast to share practical tips you can use to lead your family well in the area of healthy choices. She is a homeschool mom of 7 children with various special needs and is here to help your family win at living healthy.
Recommended Resources:
Living Healthy: Nutrition, Exercise, & Making Wise Choices
Jessica McCullar, Master Books' Customer Experience Manager and the author of Where Faith Grows Bible Curriuclum, shares how to intentionally disciple your family while homeschooling. Learn practical tips and discover resources that can help your entire family grow in the fear of the Lord.
Recommended Resources:
Where Faith Grows Bible Curriculum
10 Minute Bible Journey
Is God Really Really Really Real
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers
Creation to Babel
Will They Stand
Ken Ham Morning Basket
Raising Them Up: Parenting for Christians
Quick Answers to Social Issues
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Tim Dudley, the owner of Master Books and New Leaf Publishing Group, attributes his success to his mother's prayers. In this episode, you will meet three generations of the family behind the legacy of Master Books homeschool curriculum and Christian apologetic books, hear the history of the company, and get excellent book recommendations!
Resources mentioned in this show:
Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World
Raising Them Up
Like a Mighty Wind
When You See a Cloud
When You See a Rainbow
When You See a Star
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Master Books homeschool curriculum author, Craig Froman, shares how his elementary geography and social studies courses help families teach the wonder of God and a love for His people all around the world. Lean in for the wisdom and encouragement Craig, a veteran homeschool father of two, shares at the end.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
My Story Social Studies Series
Elementary U.S. Geography & Social Studies
Elementary Geography & Culture
Living Fossils
Bugs: Big & Small God Made Them All
Preparing your child to graduate from homeschool and enter the real world can be a major concern for many home educators. In today's Master Books podcast you will hear a real-life testimony that you can do this and enjoy it!
Kash, a recent Master Books graduate, shares what he loved about high school including his favorite courses and how they prepared him to defend his faith in the workplace. His mom, Anna, shares what she loves about teaching high school students and why the high school years are even better than the younger years.
Homeschool Resources mentioned in this show include:
Introduction to Logic
Comparative Religions
Why does Math Lessons for a Living Education work so well for elementary homeschool students? Author Angela O'Dell shares why she uses the power of story and short lessons to help students learn to love math. Amy, homeschool mom of 4 and Master Books app coach shares how the homeschool curriculum series has helped each of her students grow in confidence and skill.
Resources Mentioned:
Math Lessons for a Living Education
Israel Wayne, author of Education: Does God Have an Opinion?, joins the Master Books podcast to share what the Bible says about educating children. His biblical defense of homeschooling will encourage every listener. Desiree, a homeschooling mom and the host of Master Book’s Book Club, discusses why she pulled her children from Christian schools in order to provide a true biblical education. Resources Mentioned:
Education: Does God Have an Opinion?
Master Books App: Book Club
Answers for Homeschooling
Principles of Mathematics
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers Pack
Quick Answers for Social Issues
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Anna, a home educating mom of 6, shares many different Master Books homeschool curriculum and resources she uses to teach her children in a family style setting. You will learn how she adapts the curriculum to include the many different ages represented in her family.
Listen closely for the one Christian parenting book she named as her favorite and the powerful quote she shared from it.
Resources mentioned in the show include: God’s Design science series, Living Art Lessons, Meet the Chief, Wonders of Creation, and Raising Them Up which are all available at MasterBooks.com.
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Raising children to love God and love learning is at the top of Master Books’ priorities in developing homeschool curriculum for your family.
Amy and Carissa, homeschool moms of younger students, join the podcast to share how this is happening in their own homes. Hear how two of Amy’s students gave their heart to Jesus while using Foundations Phonics. Carissa offers her own stories of her children serving more and discussing God’s love for them as a result of Where Faith Grows Bible curriculum.
Other resources mentioned include: Adventures in Creation, Math Lessons for a Living Education, World Religions and Cults, and Raising Them Up.
Is Master Books homeschool curriculum enough for your student’s academic success?
Rachel Smith, a former school teacher, a homeschool mom of 4, and Master Books’ Customer Service Supervisor, joins the podcast to answer that question. She shares from her personal experience of having graduated two homeschool students who are now thriving in life and college.
The book that has made the biggest impact on her heart and her family is Education: Does God Have an Opinion which can be purchased at MasterBooks.com.
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Raising future world changers who know God and can lead well in today's anti-Christian culture is a big ministry.
Randy Pratt, a homeschool father of 9 and the president of Master Books, reveals the heart and science behind the Master Books Method to help you win at homeschooling. Randy explains how and why our unique approach to a commonsense home education from a biblical worldview is working for so many families.
The resources mentioned include Elements of Faith, Where Faith Grows, and Elementary World History: You Report! available at MasterBooks.com.
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