WATCHTalk w/Diana: Recent Episodes
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In the adventure of teaching your children at home, you can break out of the mold of brain- drain and dreaded tedium and instead take a joy-filled journey. Join Diana Waring as she interviews experts who will show you how!
Join Diana with Bill Jack of Worldview Academy & Mike Miller of Dare to Live as we talk about teens!
Join Diana as she interviews Heidi St. John, homeschool author, speaker and mom, on this fascinating topic. One of the most challenging aspects of homeschooling a houseful is figuring out how to teach them all while finding time to manage the rest of your responsibilities during the day! Moms are always wondering if they are "doing enough" and investing enough time to teach individual subjects, well, individually. It can be overwhelming. Heidi will share several secrets of multilevel teaching that will empower, encourage, and enlighten you! If you've got a houseful, then you've got your hands full! Let's laugh together and rediscover the JOY of homeschooling with a full heart AND a full house!
Join Diana as she interviews Pam von Gohren, author of "Across the Kitchen Table - Observations About Children and Education." Pam's insights are practical, usable, refreshing and enormously encouraging. Her experience in homeschooling four children through the eighties and nineties, along with her work on behalf of home educators in Minnesota, give a much-needed perspective for today's homeschooler. If you are weary, tired, overwhelmed. . . This is the program for you!
Join Diana for this fascinating interview with Susan Spann, a practicing attorney and former law professor. Susan started homeschooling her seventh grade son three years ago, after trying for years to "supplement" what he was learning in public and private schools. As you hear her non-traditional story, you'll be reminded of the reality that homeschooling is an amazing opportunity for children, you will discover how out-of-the-box schedules can work wonderfully, and, most of all, how simply bringing our children home to learn will bless them for life.
Join Diana as she as she interviews Rod Carlson of Living Logos. Rod, with his wife, Jenni, travel the nation and globe to share the power of the Word. Rod is currently memorizing his sixth book of the Bible (Revelation), and Jenni is memorizing her fourth. Join us and discover the amazing ways the Word of God will transform our lives, our marriages, and our families.
Join Diana as she interviews Joyce Burges, co-founder of National Black Home Educators. Joyce has not only homeschooled her own children for nearly 23 years, but has encouraged and inspired parents across the country to recognize the incredible role they can play in their child's educational journey. This gracious, passionate woman will inspire and enlarge your vision of what is possible. Don't miss it!
Join Diana as she interviews Dr. Jay Wile, former research scientist and university professor, author of the Apologia Science Curriculum and noted homeschool speaker. Dr. Wile has a unique perspective from which to evaluate the homeschooling movement, and what he has to share will encourage and empower you in your homeschooling as you discover what a GREAT job you're doing!
Join Diana as she interviews Catherine Levison, long-time homeschooling mother and author of, "A Charlotte Mason Education." Catherine will share practical ideas as well as concepts that you can put to use immediately, regardless of your style of teaching. Don't miss it!
Join Diana as she interviews Steve Demme, who is the creator of the Math-U-See curriculum AND a homeschooling father. We will be talking about life lessons Steve has learned: from math to following God,from special needs children to the realities of homeschooling. Join us for this very special time with a fascinating guy.
Join Diana as she interviews veteran author, speaker, and homeschooling mom, Maggie Hogan. She is co-author of The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide, Gifted Children at Home, Young Scholar’s Guide to Classical Composers and other resource books. With her husband, Bob, she is the owner of Bright Ideas Press, which has published the all new Illuminations curriculum as well as award winning: The Mystery of History series, Christian Kids Explore series and All American History series. Maggie is practical, down-to-earth, and delightful. You will be refreshed and encouraged, just what we need in the doldrums of March! Don't miss it!!
James 1:27 tells believers two very important things: look after orphans and widows in their distress, and keep yourself from being polluted by the world. Join Diana as she interviews a Christian homeschool couple, Kay & Julie Hiramine, who live this out in amazing ways. Kay leads a global humanitarian NGO which worked in 81 countries last year, and Julie is the founder of an international ministry to families and teens known as Generations of Virtue. You'll be glad you listened!
This month's guest is University of Washington professor of American history, Dr. Tracy McKenzie. Dr. McKenzie, a Christian homeschooling dad, is not only an outstanding academic, he is a gentle, wise and engaging speaker. Join us for this insightful and relevant look at how we, as Christians, can learn what history has to teach.
Join Diana as she interviews Steve Lambert,homeschool speaker and publisher of "5 In A Row,"about the prevalent attitude among homeschoolers to say "just tell me what to do (what to buy, how to think, etc.) so I can make this work." If this is not healthy—and it's not!—what are the RIGHT questions to ask, and what IS the healthy model? Steve will share what he's learned about those questions and much, much more.
Join Diana as she interviews Heidi St. John, author of the soon-to-be-released book, "The Busy Homeschool Mom's Guide to an Intimate Marriage." We will talk about the very real challenges of building a healthy marriage in the midst of real life homeschooling—dealing with the ongoing needs of the children in your home. Don't miss it!
Join Diana as she interviews Zan Tyler, a warm and delightful homeschooling author and speaker, who will talk about some of the amazing tools God has given us to influence our children's hearts. This will be an incredibly encouraging, you-can-do-this, upliftin time, so if you need a boost, be sure to listen in!!
Join Diana as she interviews Ann Dunagan, homeschooling mother of seven and author of books such as "Mission-Minded Kids" and "Teaching with God's Heart for the World." Ann and her husband, Jon, have founded two African orphanages and ministered in 29 countries. This promises to be an incredible program!
Join us as Diana interviews Dr. Scott Turansky & Joanne Miller, RN, BSN, on a subject that every parent can appreciate. How do we parent in such a way that it touches the heart issues rather than merely the external behaviors? How do we show love while still correcting our children? And how do we connect with unmotivated and strong-willed kids? All this and more. . .
Ken Ham will be our special guest for this program as we consider the relevance of the book of Genesis for people today. Prepare to be amazed!
Our guest for this show will be Terry Small, an international speaker--Diana's TOP PICK!--on the marvels and mysteries of the brain. Join us as we explore some of the amazing ways the brain is wired to learn. Practical, encouraging and fun!!
Ken Ham, of Answers in Genesis, and Dr. Jay Wile, of Apologia, will share some of the amazing wonders of Creation with us.
Todd Wilson, the FamilyMan, is a funny guy who tells it like it is when it comes to real life homeschooling. Join us for this very special episode, as Todd helps moms gain encouragement, freedom and a sense of humor.
Join us as we consider how to "do life" -- with its unexpected ups and downs -- with great joy. This month's guest is Sally Clarkson, who describes herself as one who dreams, laughs, and greatly loves her husband, her children and the God who made them all. She also lives for strong English tea, words, ideas and great books, and fine food accompanied by stimulating conversation.