18. Messi-Antics with Leilani Melendez

🎉 **Messi-Antics Podcast: Leilani Melendez** 🎉 Welcome to another episode of Messi-Antics! In today's conversation, Charli Brown sits down with Leilani Melendez, a homeschooling mom of four, evaluator, consultant, and the face behind the Living With Eve YouTube channel. Leilani shares her homeschooling insights, her recent book "Freedom to Learn," and her unique perspective on the Messianic walk. 🌈 Episode Highlights: - Introducing Leilani Melendez(00:02.128) Get to know Leilani, a homeschooling mom, evaluator, consultant, and the creator of Living With Eve, a YouTube channel offering guidance and support. - Messianic Bar Mitzvah(01:42.219) Leilani talks about her son's Bar Mitzvah and highlights the differences between Messianic and traditional Jewish Bar Mitzvahs. - Pouring into the Next Generation (05:56.264) Leilani shares the special mentorship her son received from their Messianic congregation's rabbi, emphasizing the impact of community. - Finding Torah (06:26.369) Leilani reflects on her journey into Torah, sharing her transition from a secular upbringing to discovering Messianic congregations. - Meeting Her Husband(09:57.5) Leilani shares a charming story of how she met her husband, emphasizing the theological discussions that brought them together. - Messy Moments (12:26.254) Leilani talks about the messy moments in their Messianic journey, from humorous Passover mix-ups to the challenges of scheduling activities on Shabbat. - Yom Kippur Fasting(17:42.502) Leilani discusses how her family approaches Yom Kippur fasting, including creative ways her children participate. - Encouraging Homeschooling Families (21:35.626) Leilani expresses her passion for encouraging and supporting homeschooling families, especially those with special needs children. - Staying Real on YouTube (23:00.568) Leilani discusses her YouTube channel's authenticity, providing a diverse range of content from informative videos to personal reflections. - Favorite Spots in Israel(26:49.986) Leilani shares her favorite spots in Israel, including Masada and the Dead Sea area, where she finds peace and enjoys climbing. - Changing Perspectives (27:43.31) Leilani talks about changing her approach to discussing theological topics, emphasizing grace and understanding for others' journeys. - Final Thoughts (28:13.287) Leilani encourages listeners to keep Messiah at the forefront of their thoughts and actions, always checking if their choices glorify Him. 🔗 Connect with Leilani Melendez: - Living With Eve YouTube Channel - Leilani's Book: Freedom to Learn: https://amzn.to/47Ryo7b Remember, even in the messiness of life, stay focused on Yeshua! 🌟 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the Messi-Antics podcast for more inspiring conversations.