Episode 8: Jim Bob Howard talks about Dads Leading Homeschooling & His Family

Dads Leading Homeschooling & His Family Jim Bob Howard is a homeschool dad of 11 years. He and his bride, Amy, have four children all of whom they homeschool for God's glory, in Northern Virginia. Natives of Texas, the Howards are TDY in Virginia for the time-being, where Jim Bob does IT consulting in the DC area. He's been a homeschool advocate since he brought his oldest son home from preschool just before Kindergarten. Jim Bob has served on his regional homeschool organization as treasurer, as webmaster, and conference coordinator; he's been the Editor-in-Chief of a popular homeschooling magazine and the Howards have written for several others; they have spoken at conferences, encouraging fathers to lead their homeschools; they have appeared as guests on Generations with Vision, the Ultimate Homeschool Expo, and others.Connect with...Website: AmyJoeJimBob.comFacebook: AmyjoejimbobTwitter: @JBHowardTwitter: @AmyJoeJimBobGoogle+ PinterestListen to Jim Bob as he talks about:Why homeschooling must be led by dadHow moms will get burned out early if dad is not leading itWhy mom needs a vision from dad.What the consequences can be in the home for a "hands-off" homeschooling father.How Moms are affected in their daily role down in the trenchesThe things mom needs to hear from dads to include that she's doing a great job.What it means for the children when dad is involved.Words of advice for fathers who believe that they are too busy to get involved.How men should get started spiritually leading their family, including advice such as "Just get started," and "Don't worry about being perfect.".Jim Bob tells men to read scripture on their own and as a family.His family uses the Scripture Memory System from Simply Charlotte MasonJim Bob will also talk about Amy's new blog, AmyJoeJimBob.com which Jim Bob will also be contributing to.Favorite Biblical PassageDeuteronomy 6:1-61 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life. 3 Hear, O Israel, and be careful to obey so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, promised you. 4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.5.Lovethe LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.Isaiah 26:1212 Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.And for the father who hasn't led his family and wants to start... Joel 2:25a25 “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten— the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm — my great army that I sent among you.Interview Quotes:"What we see today as homeschoolers is the best educational model for doing what God would have us do to train up our children.""Seeing mom and dad work together for common goals is vital for children.So make sure you listen to this wonderful episode.  The show transcript is forthcoming, so please bear with us while it is prepared.Leave your comments and questions below and please share this episode with others.This page may contain affiliate links. Please see Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Policies for more info.