Homeschool Companion

The Angler Fish is the topic of our devotion. This interesting creature looks harmless, but dangling from the front of him is a worm-like structure that lures other fish close enough to his mouth for him to catch them. During Curriculum Corner, we discuss the benefits of multi-age teaching and learning. Next, we conclude our interview with Amanda Ramoutar about her book Simplified Worship.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Our devotion today is about the Firefly. The firefly lets its light shine. So, during Arts-n-Crafts, we make a paper-roll suncatcher. During Curriculum Corner, we talk about commercial versus homemade curriculum. Then we begin our interview with Amanda Ramoutar, author of Simplified Worship. This book is a meticulously crafted resource designed for novice and experienced church officers who grapple with the intricacies of preparation for services.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Meet Cindy Tang, founder and voice of Moving Moments, a 60-second inspirational radio feature heard on more than 2,000 stations worldwide. Today, we talk about her new book, Companions in Faith: 60 Devotions on How Our Pets Reflect God’s Heart. These true stories will inspire and encourage you as we explore how God seeks us even through the actions of our pets. You will also enjoy her personal testimony as she explains how God has led her every step of the way. Visit Movingmoments.org.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

What are the various ways we can thank God? So, during Arts-n-Crafts, we make a Praise Chain. Then we talk about the costs of the Charlotte Mason curriculum. Finally, we go to our interview with Bruce Van Natta and his miraculous escape from death when a Peterbilt Diesel truck fell off the jack and crushed him. The documentary Investigating the Supernatural, Angels and Demons, includes his story and is available on CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network).Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

What Does God Want Me to Do Today? Is the title of our devotion. During Arts-n-Crafts, we make a Red, Yellow, and Green Light device to help us stay on task. We also do a home safety inspection. In the Curriculum segment, we discuss the curriculum products we would need for Traditional (School-at-Home) homeschooling. Next, we begin our interview with Misty Phillip, author of The Trojan Horse of the Digital Age. In The Trojan Horse of the Digital Age, Misty Phillip delivers a prophetic and practical wake-up call for the Body of Christ.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Let’s go on a prayer walk. While we are on our walk, we can make it a walk of gratitude and begin going through the alphabet. “God, I’m thankful for air.” “God, I’m thankful for the blue sky.” During Arts-n-Crafts, we imagine how we can pray indoors if the weather is bad. During Curriculum Corner, we look at the expenses for the homeschooling program, Classical Conversations. Next, we conclude our interview with Bonnie Keen. In addition to her musical talent, she has authored five books and bible studies and currently co-hosts the podcast Women Who Dare to Believe.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

What Can God Do? Of course, we believe that He can do anything He wants to do; He is sovereign. But why doesn’t He? For our Arts-n-Crafts section, we plant seeds and study Matthew 17:20 about the mustard seed. During Curriculum Corner, begin the discussion of what types of curriculum products you need to obtain to do the type of homeschooling you want to do. Then we go to our interview with Bonnie Keen. She is best known as a founding member of the Grammy-nominated trio First Call. But we will discover many more interesting facts about Bonnie.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Have you ever thought how God has given us the gift of “Time?” During Arts-n-Crafts we discuss integrating Art and Bible. Next, we discuss the world view we want for our children. Then to our interview with Jannah Scott about her passion of intercessory prayer for our nation. Her book, Standing on the Wall, focuses on the prayers that each person can pray as we seek healing for our nation. These prayers are founded in the Word of God and the US Constitution.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

What Is the Fear of the Lord? Today, you will understand what it means to fear the Lord. During Arts-n-Crafts, we put various objects on a tray, let our children look at it for a few minutes, then cover the tray and see how many items they can remember. During Curriculum Corner, we conclude our review of Coalition for Responsible Home Education. Next, we went to our interview with Jeff Kolkmann, a charming man who loves Jesus and the Olympics. When he learned about a program called Greater Than Gold, which he joined in the 2010 Winter Olympics games in Canada.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

What If I Don’t Know What to Pray? If you are just beginning your relationship with Jesus, you might not know what to pray. Begin simply, thank Him, listen, read scripture, and pray by opening your mind to the Holy Spirit. Then ask Him for His Help. To conclude, we begin our interview with Jeff Kolkmann, who is an Olympics superfan. It started the day his father brought home a television set when Jeff was just 6 years old and has grown into a lifelong passion. The now-63-year-old will attend his 19th Olympic Games this week.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

In our devotional, we explore the question: How is singing like praying? When you sing scripture, praise songs, or hymns, you are lifting your heart in prayer through music. Next, during Arts-n-Crafts, we listened to the sounds of nature and created our own melodies to accompany scripture. Following that, in the segment Questions Parents Ask, we interviewed Dr. Neil Nedley, President of Weimar University, director of the Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program, and hospitalist at Auburn Hospital. Discover how Social and Emotional Learning can benefit your child.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Today’s devotional topic is: What’s a Prayer Buddy? For Arts-n-Crafts, we focus on team-building activities—for example, helping a friend complete pushup. In Curriculum Corner, we highlight the website CRHE.org (Coalition for Responsible Home Education). Next, we feature an interview with Dr. Sylvan Lashley and Florretta Mitchell. Dr. Sylvan A. Lashley, a seasoned leader and visionary, is CEO/President of Strategic Advent Leadership Christian Academy (SALCA), Inc., a registered Georgia domestic corporation and certified non-profit dedicated to "Preparing Visionary Whole Person Leaders."Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Have you ever thought how God has given us the gift of “Time?” During Arts-n-Crafts we discuss integrating Art and Bible. Next, we discuss the world view we want for our children. Then to our interview with Jannah Scott about her passion of intercessory prayer for our nation. Her book, Standing on the Wall, focuses on the prayers that each person can pray as we seek healing for our nation. These prayers are founded in the Word of God and the US Constitution.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Can I Trust God? Unfortunately, we spend a good deal of our lives not trusting God. During Arts-n-Crafts, we look at a coin and the phrase “In God We Trust,” and we also talk about making bread and how yeast works. Then we look at our devotional, 52 Weekly Devotions on Family Prayer, and examine how we could turn it into a Bible/Science curriculum. Next, we conclude our interview with Pastor Frank Yapp about his book Eureka. This book is for every follower of Jesus. Pastor Frank Yapp is married with four grown children.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Can God Help Me with Bullies? is the title of today’s devotion. What do you think? So, during Arts-n-Crafts, we build up our muscles, write about our feelings, and learn how to replace mean thoughts. Our interview today is with Frank Yapp, Pastor of the Bathany Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is a military veteran who has served God for more than 43 years. His book All That Remains is about his spiritual journey.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

What Prayers Are in the Bible? We examine as many of the Bible prayers as possible for today’s devotion. Next, we illustrate Psalms 23. During Curriculum Corner, we discuss the many forms of assessment, noting that simply observing what your child is doing is assessment. Finally, we conclude our interview with Dr. Michael Coleman. He has authored two books. The first, Reflections on Issues in Music and Worship, was published in March 2019, and the second, Women’s Ordination and the San Antonio Compromise, was published in March 2021.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Is a Short Prayer OK? is the title of today’s devotion. I believe God hears the yearning of our hearts even before the words are spoken. Moving into Arts-n-Crafts, we do a timer activity and learn SOS in Morse Code. Afterwards, we continue our discussion in Curriculum Corner about developing our own curriculum and including a mixture of media resources. Following this, we begin our interview with Pastor Michael Coleman. Dr. Michael G. Coleman has had the privilege of pastoring and conducting evangelistic meetings in the Northeastern Conference for more than 30 years.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

If you were to live for 100 years, what would you want to have accomplished? During Arts-n-Crafts you will make a habitat using large emptied soda bottles. During Curriculum Corner we are reminded again that the word “curriculum” means the path. Finally, we go to our interview with Dr. June Hunt. And discuss the topic of depression. Are you or your loved one suffering from depression? It is certainly difficult during these trying times to maintain a spirit of joy. Dr. June Hunt, a longtime radio personality and Psychologist, gives strategies for combating this debilitating condition.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

How Does Forgiveness Help Me? We illustrate this with an object lesson using two tubes—one clogged and one clear—to show how forgiveness opens the way for God’s love to flow freely through us. During Curriculum Corner, we recommend creating a template for your curriculum so you don’t have to reinvent one each time you develop a new unit study. Then we conclude our interview with Pastor David Klinedinst. Forecasting Hope is a brand‑new, fully customizable evangelistic series designed to reach your community with a Christ‑centered approach to Bible prophecy.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

How Does God Help Me Solve Problems? In Arts‑n‑Crafts, we explore how using different lenses to look at everyday objects can change what we see—and how, in the same way, we can be at peace because God knows the end from the beginning. During Curriculum Corner, we suggest creating a timeline to guide your curriculum writing. Then we begin our interview with Pastor David Klinedinst, MDiv, director of Evangelism and Church Growth for the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh‑day Adventists in Columbia, Maryland. He has developed a new, fully customizable evangelistic series for this generation called Forecasting Hope.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

How Can I Stop My Anger? During Curriculum Corner, we look at developing unit studies and how an anchor assignment fits naturally within them. Then we conclude our interview with Yohanna Santana, who shares some beautiful free resources. Each year, Christian Record Services, Inc. (dba Christian Record Services for the Blind) impacts thousands of lives through services provided at no cost. Anyone who is blind, has low vision, or has a physical impairment that prevents them from holding reading material or focusing on printed ink is eligible for these free services.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Can God Help Me Stop Worrying? Our devotion reminds us that when God is our leader, we can trust that He will guide us safely home. We continue our conversation about writing your own curriculum—today focusing on identifying the spine, or anchor, of your topic. Then, in our interview with Yohanna Santana, we learn how Christian Record Services for the Blind seeks to value the blind and low‑vision community and enrich their life journeys through free inspirational, educational, and informational resources and experiences.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Today’s devotion is titled “Dream On.” And then we go fishing with a magnet. We make fishing poles and tie a magnet on the line for the hook. We conclude our conversation with Sam Sorbo who believes our children deserve better than to be institutionalized in an education system developed during the Industrial Age. School shootings, homework, and failing grades are all on the rise. Even school administrators admit that their students are falling farther behind. Politicians throw money at the problem and implement unproven and illogical new “standards,” while the teachers' unions contribute to their campaigns and protect their own. Is Homeschooling for your family?Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

How Do I Know God’s Will? This was the focus of today’s devotion, where we explored ways to seek and understand God’s guidance. During Arts‑n‑Crafts, we played a guessing game using envelopes, encouraging creativity and fun. In our curriculum development segment, we emphasized the importance of considering each child’s interests when shaping lessons. Finally, we continued our interview with Dr. Lengwe Sinkala, who shared insights from her experiences in ministry and art.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

How Strong Is God? We reflected on God’s incredible strength and power during our devotional time. For Arts‑n‑Crafts, we hiked to a high vantage point to appreciate the view, then built towers together as a hands‑on activity. In Curriculum Corner, we continued writing our own curriculum and discussed the importance of tailoring lessons to each child’s needs. Next, we began our interview with Dr. Lengwe Sinkala, who runs a children’s center and shared meaningful insights from her experiences.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Why does God let people do bad things? We explored this difficult question by discussing how, in a world influenced by sin and Satan, people are free to make their own choices—even when those choices are harmful. To illustrate the impact of sin, we filled a water balloon to the bursting point, showing how sin builds up until it causes damage. During Curriculum Corner, we focused on writing clear learning objectives for our curriculum. Later, we continued our interview with Doug Batchelor, who shared some of the personal challenges he has faced and how his faith helped him overcome them.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

When should I pray for someone else? That question begins today’s devotion. In Arts‑n‑Crafts, we played Eye Spy and made sympathy bandage notes. During Curriculum Corner, we started exploring how to write our own curriculum. Our guest was Doug Batchelor from Amazing Facts, the president of Amazing Facts and senior pastor of Granite Bay Church in California. He is known for his dramatic conversion—from a wealthy, rebellious youth living in a cave to a prominent Adventist speaker.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

John 18:4-5, reminds us that God calls himself, “I Am”. After the devotion we go to Arts-n-Crafts we make nature prints. Then we segue to our interview with Sam Sorbo. For some of us, education was an uncomfortable process of sitting in stifling classrooms, listening to tedious lectures, struggling over stressful exams, and feeling like we were wasting our time and energy. There were class clowns, ruthless bullies, teacher’s pets, popular kids, and students no one wanted to be around. Sam talks about all of these.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Our Fish Feathers devotional invites us to imagine the beauty of God’s creativity by blending two vivid images from nature—fish of the sea and birds of the air. It reminds us that the same Creator who designed scales to shimmer underwater and feathers to glide through the sky also fashioned each of us with care and intention. During our interview with Rick Altizer, he shares powerful stories from his film He Calls Me Daughter, revealing God’s tender, personal love for His children.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

The Tree Gall’s Devotional invites us to look upward and notice how even the most ordinary things reflect extraordinary design. In Arts‑n‑Crafts, we explore projects inspired by galls and discover how simple materials—paper, paint, and imagination—can come together to form something wonderfully intricate. Then we move into our interview with Rick Altizer, an award‑winning Christian filmmaker, musician, and storyteller known for meaningful, faith‑centered projects. His documentary He Calls Me Daughter will be in theaters on March 17.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

In today’s devotional, we turn our attention to dingoes—remarkable creatures that spark curiosity and remind us of the creativity in God’s design. During Arts‑n‑Crafts, we learn more about these wild dogs and create our own piece of Aboriginal‑inspired art. Next, we explore teaching reading through a phonetic approach, a method that helps build strong foundational skills. Then we conclude our inspirational interview with Dawn Stephens. She shares her rise to success, the painful season of being “dumped,” and her eventual return to school administration. In her book The Little Pot, she uses the metaphor of a potter lovingly shaping a new vessel and declaring His plans for it. As the little pot begins to wonder about its purpose, we see our own questions reflected—because wondering what God is doing in our lives is a common and deeply human experience.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Did you know that our eyes shine in the dark? In today’s devotional, we explore that surprising bit of science and reflect on how, in the same way, our spirits can shine in the darkness of this world. From there, we segue into Curriculum Corner, where we focus on teaching consonant blends. Continuing the theme of learning environments, we share the story of a family who chose homeschooling after their school no longer allowed them to walk their child to class. Building on that discussion, we begin our interview with Dawn Stephens about her book The Little Pot. How do you teach young children about patience and the loving omniscience of their Creator? Introduce them to The Little Pot, a wise and winsome tale that helps little ones understand how God shapes us with purpose and care.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Our scripture is Luke 21:19 assures us that by our endurance we will gain our lives. During Arts-n-Crafts we write using things from nature. Then, we go to our interview with Brenda Crouch. Be propelled into favor and fulfillment as you listen to God's voice. He wants you to know the relevance of your authentic value and the unique purpose for which you were born. You can discover the strength to say no to users and learn to recognize authentic love. Ditch self-ambition and explore the wealth of your divine purpose. Find your voice and help others heal.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Why are flamingos pink? Doesn’t God have a wonderful sense of humor in the way He colors His creation? Today’s devotional explores that question, and during Arts‑n‑Crafts we make a simple pink flamingo and watch a short video about the Great Rift Valley, where these remarkable birds thrive. From there, we move into Curriculum Corner and Questions Parents Ask, looking at practical ways to support learning at home. Then we continue with part two of our interview with Karen Whiting about her book Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front. Arranged in chronological order—from the French and Indian War through today’s conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—this devotional collection highlights true stories of prayer, heroism, volunteer service, and everyday courage on the American home front.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

How does God speak to us through bird wings and butterflies? In today’s devotional, we explore the quiet lessons hidden in these delicate creatures and then bring the message to life with a hands‑on butterfly craft. During Curriculum Corner, we look at practical strategies for teaching reading to a child with dyslexia—approaches that build confidence as well as skill. In Questions Parents Ask, we talk honestly about the challenges and blessings of homeschooling a teenager. Finally, we continue our interview with Karen Whiting about her book Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front, a devotional collection of 365 true stories highlighting the courage of women, children, and men who served on the home front during America’s wars.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

It is easy to take some birds for granted, like pigeons and starlings, yet even these common creatures offer spiritual lessons. During Arts‑n‑Crafts, we make three simple bird crafts, and hands‑on activities like these often help children remember profound truths. Next, we continue our interview with Peg Arnold about her book Devotions for the Distracted Heart, where she explains how balancing the demands of daily life can be distracting—not only because of external pressures but also due to internal struggles, feelings of insecurity, and the desire for perfection.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

What is special soil, and how does God use soil to further His gospel? During Arts‑n‑Crafts, we dive into dirt art and mud painting, followed by a discussion on connecting real‑life experiences to math. Then we move into our interview with Peg Arnold about Making Your Message Memorable—an inspiring conversation for speakers, preachers, teachers, parents, and writers. This interview is filled with dynamic resources, tools, and techniques designed to help you captivate your audience and make your message shine.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Our devotional is about grandmothers. During our Arts-n-Crafts we play in the sandbox. In our Curriculum section we discuss how children learn to read differently. Then we go to our interview with Brenda Crouch. In Fight Forward, Brenda Crouch bravely shares her story of overcoming the abuse she suffered as a child and an adult. She offers practical solutions that will help you. Find courage to dismantle the façade and embrace your true identity. Break the cycle of a victim mindset and trust the power of God to set you free.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

God gives us many examples of His love through His creation, and today we look at the octopus. During Arts‑n‑Crafts, we make an octopus out of a handprint, and then we explore how to connect math to God’s design. Our interview with Janet McHenry takes us from Genesis to Revelation as she guides us through God’s promises with a yearly Bible‑reading plan, focus verses, personal stories, and Scripture‑based prayers. Janet Holm McHenry is a national speaker and the author of 24 books, including two bestsellers.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

The Mother Spider is the title of today’s devotion. When my son was a teenager, he had a pet wolf spider—and we learned so much from the experience. In Curriculum Corner, we explore how attitude influences learning, while Questions Parents Ask examines which states are best for homeschooling. Our interview with Janey McHenry will inspire you to dive into God’s Word daily and grow your faith with joy, boldness, and thanksgiving. Her 365 daily devotions offer insights drawn from over 20 years of reading through the entire Bible each year.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Be a Blessing. This simple command can be a leading light. During Arts-n-Crafts, we look at the POW WOW--Pray Over Worries; Worship Over Wonders. Then we begin unpacking Kolberg's Theory of Moral Development to better understand our teens. Next, we look at one of Del’s latest books. Lamba’s Journey with Jesus. Lamba is a little lamb who wants to see the world. One night, he wanders away from his shepherd. Alone and afraid, he finds himself in a place where the song of angels fills the skies and a very special baby, Jesus, is born.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

How Can I Praise God? We are instructed to rejoice always, and in this episode we explore hands‑on ways to praise God as a practical expression of that command. Building on the theme of guidance, we consider an important question: if the word curriculum means “path,” how can we help teenagers embrace the path we’ve chosen for them? After our segment Questions Parents Ask, we return to our conversation with Rachel Wojo to conclude our interview. Rachel knew she loved writing, and she also recognized that the difficult faith lessons she was walking through were meant to be shared—especially those shaped by her daughter’s 22‑year journey with a neurological disease, a journey that ended in the arms of Jesus in 2019.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Snow Globe Faith is the title of today’s devotional. During Arts-n-Crafts, we make forest paintbrushes and discuss ways to be creative with minimal supplies. During Curriculum Corner, we discuss another aspect of the Universal Design for Learning. Next, we go to our interview with Phil Cooke, founder and producer, who talks about how to get your message heard through communication strategies. After all, our goal is to inspire our followers and audience to act.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Bird Nests are always a source of curiosity. After watching a video about the Baltimore Orioles, we made a bird craft. Then we look at the educational philosophy of Performing Creative, which aims to reach the child through head, heart, and hand. Next, we go to our interview with Ed Grifenhagen and his book 365 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know: A Daily Devotional. Ed continues with his story of how he set out to disprove the Bible. God had other plans. On January 2, 2000, he opened to Genesis 1:1, and spent the next year voraciously engulfed in God’s Word, and on January 17, 2001, he surrendered his life to Christ.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Dolphin Love. During Arts-n-Crafts, we watch a video about dolphins, and then we make a dolphin sun catcher. During Curriculum Corner, we look at what a Lawful Traditionalist is and how it applies to educating children. Then we begin our interview with Ed Grifenhagen. For much of his life, Ed dismissed the Bible as nothing more than a book of fairy tales—useful for moral guidance perhaps, but hardly true. At thirty-five, he decided it was only fair to read the book he had so easily rejected.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Today’s devotional is about Rubies. So, during Arts-n-Crafts, we make synthetic gems. During Curriculum Corner, we talk about Lawful Neutral, which refers to a person who strictly follows the rules but is entirely detached from the questions of “Good” or “Evil”. Then we conclude our interview with Bill and Mike Federer. Michael’s lessons offer a prominent dose of his father’s renowned historical expertise, along with insights from his own time as an athlete and fitness professional. He believes that “The most important thing is to bring people to Jesus. The second most important thing is preserving freedom to do the most important thing.”Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Spiderlings Surviving Widowhood is our devotional topic. It is taken from the book 40 Devotions for Surviving Widowhood. Because the book was written by artists during the Arts-n- Crafts time, we look at art supplies that would be nice to have on hand regularly. Our guests are Michael Federer who is the son of historian, author, and public speaker Dr. William J. “Bill” Federer. Together, the two are “Team American Minute”! Bill and Michael travel the country and beyond, using history and insight to help audiences everywhere make sense of current events.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Tears are prayers from the heart when you cannot speak. During Arts-n-Crafts, we dry flowers and leaves. During Curriculum Corner, we explore the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). And the impact of neuroscience on learning. Phil Cooke, founder and producer of Cooke Media Group, will talk about how to get your message heard through communication strategies, video, web development and design, social media, book publishing, church media, broadcast television, and movies. After all, your goal is to inspire your followers and audience to act.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

Betrayal is one of the hardest trials to go through; we are betrayed by our family members. We might be betrayed by our colleagues. Jesus was betrayed by one of his disciples. After our devotional and during Arts-n-Crafts, we explore the craft of Stop-motion. Next, we conclude our interview with Gaylyn Williams. She shares from personal experience, including: abandonment as a child, deaths of her six-month-old son and her fiancé, sixteen years as a single mom raising two rambunctious sons, and major betrayals.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.

But I Didn’t Know is the title of today’s devotional. This story gives a glimpse into the life of June Hunt, a well-known psychologist and radio host. During Arts and Crafts, we look at an animating app called Puppet Pals. During Curriculum Corner, we go through all the modes included in the term multi-model. Our guest, Gaylyn Williams, is the executive director of Relationship Resources, an internationally recognized author of more than forty books, and a dynamic, inspirational, and motivational speaker. She is passionate about empowering people to transform their relationships with God and others.Every child’s first school is their home. Homeschool Companion strives to support the 2 million families that home school their children each year. Hosted by Rose Gamblin, the program is dedicated to home-based education and making the most of the learning experience through student centeredness and differentiated instruction.The podcasts at LifeTalk Radio Network are synced with our radio broadcasts, making it easy for our radio listeners to catch up on missed broadcasts... or simply listen to the podcasts if you prefer. To view our program schedule, listen online, order free sharing cards, or support our ministry, please visit lifetalk.net and lifetalkkids.net.