Making Biblical Family Life Practical

It’s almost summer and water safety is a big concern. Peter walked on water when Jesus called him (Matthew 14) but most of us don’t have that direct command! We share some thoughts about how we train our kids to be safe around the lake, pool, or beach – even if you can’t afford a […] The post When You Can’t Walk on Water: Practical Water Safety for Homeschool Families appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Boy Question Free-for-All | Making Biblical Family Life Practical Podcast: Making Biblical Family Life PracticalHosts: Hal Young and Melanie YoungNetwork: Ultimate Homeschool Podcast NetworkSponsor: CTCMath.com Raising boys comes with big questions — from roughhousing and sibling rivalry to faith, purity, scholarships, and preparing sons for adulthood. In this classic Q&A episode of Making Biblical Family […] The post Boy Question Free-for-All | Making Biblical Family Life Practical appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Boys and Books: How to Help Boys Love Reading (and What They’ll Actually Read) Podcast: Making Biblical Family Life PracticalHosts: Hal & Melanie YoungNetwork: Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network Struggling to get your son to read? You’re not alone—and you’re not without options. In this episode, Hal and Melanie Young tackle a question many homeschool parents […] The post Boys and Books: How to Help Boys Love Reading appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

  Boy-Friendly Homeschooling In this episode of Making Biblical Family Life Practical, Raising Real Men founders Hal and Melanie Young share practical, encouraging strategies for homeschooling boys in a way that works with their design—not against it. If you’ve ever wondered why your son struggles to sit still, resist worksheets, or stay focused… this conversation […] The post Boy-Friendly Homeschooling: How to Help Boys Thrive in Learning appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Electronics and Temptation: Christian Parenting in a Digital World Technology is part of everyday life—but that doesn’t mean families should approach it casually. In this episode of Making Biblical Family Life Practical, Hal and Melanie Young discuss how Christian families can think wisely about electronics, internet access, gaming, and digital temptation. From internet safety and […] The post Electronics and Temptation: Christian Parenting in a Digital World appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Kids need discipline, and in fact, God tells us that a child who doesn’t receive discipline has been rejected by his parents! (Hebrews 12) Discipline, after all, is discipleship – it’s meant to teach, not just punish. But there are good and very bad ideas for administering the needed correction to our kids. How can you discipline […] The post Discipline Without Breaking Their Spirit – MBFLP 202 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

  “Mom, I think I’m an atheist.” That was the chilling announcement from the back of the van, from our nine-year-old child. Spiritual doubts may arise at any time, especially with young teens, and this episode we’re talking about some practical things you can do to help shepherd your young person through this stormy time. […] The post Spiritual Doubts and Your Kids – MBFLP 228 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

“What makes you think you’re qualified to homeschool?” That’s one of the frequently asked questions, isn’t it? And if nobody in your family, church, or neighborhood asks — you’ll probably ask yourself. Don’t you have to have a teacher’s certificate to really be a teacher? Shouldn’t you go to college and get an education degree […] The post Qualified to Homeschool – MBFLP 266 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Motivating Boys to Write (Replay) Episode 250 | Making Biblical Family Life Practical Sponsored by CTCMath.com Does your son hate writing? If every writing assignment turns into frustration, avoidance, or even tears—you’re not alone. This episode will help you understand why boys struggle with writing—and what actually works. 🎧 Listen to This Episode If you’re […] The post Motivating Boys to Write – MBFLP 250 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Dealing With Conflict With Tweens and Teens: Anger, Hormones, and Staying the Adult in the Room Podcast: Making Biblical Family Life Practical with Hal & Melanie YoungEpisode: Dealing With Conflict With Tweens and Teens (replay) “Is it normal for a nine-year-old boy to be angry?” In this episode, Hal and Melanie Young respond to a […] The post MBFLP – Dealing with Conflict with Tweens and Teens appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Husbands and Dads: Love Like Jesus This is a replay of a popular episode and links mentioned in the episode have been updated in the show notes. Making Biblical Family Life Practicalwith Hal & Melanie Young Sponsored by CTCMath.com — the online math program homeschool parents love because it builds real confidence fast. Lessons are […] The post MBFLP – Let’s Talk Husbands & Dads: Love Like Jesus appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Teaching Adulting: How to Prepare Teens for Real-Life Responsibility (Replay) Studies show that young adults are often not prepared for adult independence. Psychologists say the current generation is growing up slowly, and some even say “Twenty-five is the new fifteen”!* But if our parents and grandparents were functioning adults at 18 or 20, why can’t […] The post Teaching “Adulting” – MBFLP 234 (New Year Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

  Choosing Meaningful Gifts for the Family We like the whole giving-and-receiving tradition of Christmas because it celebrates God’s greatest gift – His Son, bringing His grace — and face it, it’s just fun! But sometimes we get discouraged at not just the commercialization of the holiday, but how thoughtless and mechanical that gift buying […] The post MBFLP – Choosing Meaningful Gifts for the Family (Holiday Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

This week we’re talking about gift giving – it’s Biblical, you know!  But how do you manage it without being immersed in the commercialism of a secular holiday, while glorifying God and having fun together? We’ve found that being more intentional and deliberate in choosing gifts and even in how we open them together, and […] The post Gift Giving in a Big Family – MBFLP 273 (Holiday Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Celebrating Thanksgiving: Christ-Centered Traditions & History Making Biblical Family Life Practical with Hal & Melanie Young Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays that still says what it means—giving thanks. But how do we move it beyond food, football, and stress, and turn it into a joyful, Christ-centered family tradition? In this episode, Hal and […] The post MBFLP – Celebrating Thanksgiving (Holiday Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Most of our eight kids are adults now and we are so blessed to have good relationships with all of them – and they all get along with their siblings, too!  Some people ask if they’ve always been peaceable, and we have to say NOPE. But we found several things along the way that helped […] The post “Didn’t Your Kids Fight?” – MBFLP 314 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Christians and Jews are sometimes called “People of the Book” because we rest our beliefs on the written word of God. It’s natural for a new believer to have a new desire to read the Bible — but there are a lot of different versions on the shelf! What makes them different? Which Bible is […] The post What Bible Should I Get? – MBFLP 313 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

After the shocking and tragic death of Charlie Kirk last month, there was an unexpected tide of people online who found themselves drawn to God in a way they never had. Some had left the church of their childhood years ago, while others had never been in church at all! Suddenly they felt a call […] The post First Time in Church? – MBFLP 312 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

On October 31, 1517, a young theologian and priest named Martin Luther posted a list of debate questions on the door of the university church in Wittemburg, Germany. What was intended as a invitation for scholars and theologians to meet and consider, became the starting point of a sweeping reformation of Christ’s church – and […] The post MBFLP – Celebrating Reformation Day (Reformation Season Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Halloween and the Reformation Halloween and the Reformation may not seem to have much in common. What does Halloween have to do with the Reformation? In this episode listen as you learn about Halloween alternatives. Be sure to follow this episode several ways! One by subscribing to this podcast here – and another is listening […] The post Halloween and the Reformation (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Rules are a good and necessary part of running a home and raising a family. Why do our best efforts sometimes breed resentment or even rebellion, when it’s all so well-intentioned? This episode we’re looking at the crucial balance between rules and relationship in our home! 🏆 Treasure Hunt Tip: Listen to the podcast to […] The post Rules and Relationship – MBFLP 289 | Birthday Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

  If God has called you to teach your children at home, that’s what you need to do! But it’s easier if everyone around you is cheering you on. What do you do if your parents or in-laws or extended family are skeptical? How do you and your family keep on the path when there […] The post Homeschooling with Unsupportive Family – MBFLP 276 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Christianity, Homeschooling, and Patriotism (Replay) Podcast: Making Biblical Family Life Practical with Hal & Melanie YoungEpisode Theme: How Christians can love their earthly country without confusing it with their true citizenship in heaven—and how to teach those principles at home. Sponsor: NOW Programs Episode Summary Hal (former military) and Melanie talk candidly about the tension […] The post Christianity, Homeschooling & Patriotism: A Biblical View appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Teen Boys Who Hate School? Why It Happens—and What Actually Helps (MBFLP #178) Episode Details Show: Making Biblical Family Life Practical Episode: #178 Title: Teen Boys Who Hate School? Why It Happens—and What Actually Helps Hosts: Hal & Melanie Young Do you have a teen boy who drags his feet, loses focus, or declares he’s […] The post Teen Boys Who Hate School? Causes & Fixes | MBFLP #178 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

You spend years teaching your sons right from wrong, good manners instead of bad, and all the right social skills. Yet in a super-sensitive time, even a hint of misbehavior toward a female – sometimes just an accusation – can affect the rest of their lives! When you’ve worked hard to keep your son’s conscience […] The post Raising Boys in a #MeToo Generation – MBFLP 227 (Special Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Part 2 – Making Competition Helpful, Not Harmful When you’ve got more than one child, you are going to have challenges. How can you teach them to play together and enjoy games without the older ones overrunning the younger? We had six boys over a twelve-year span, so we had to figure this out! This […] The post Raising Siblings Without Rivalry – Part 2 – MBFLP 253-2 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

🎙️ MBFLP Episode 253: Siblings Without Rivalry (Part 1) Hosts: Hal and Melanie YoungPresented by: CTCMath.com – The math curriculum that actually makes sense! 🧩 Episode Summary Sibling rivalry. If you’ve got more than one child, you’ve likely seen it – the teasing, bickering, pestering, and outright conflict. But what if your kids could become […] The post Summer Replay: Raising Siblings Without Rivalry – Part 1 – MBFLP 253-1 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Earlier this year we talked about books and authors the two of us enjoy together (episode 245, “What Are You Reading Right Now?”) and we mentioned that each of us has genres we like personally but separately. A caller on our Listener Response Line reminded us that we hadn’t returned to those books – “You […] The post History for Book Lovers – MBFLP 254-1 (replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

“My son shows me disrespect.” “How can I deal with the disrespect from our kids?” “What can I do to teach my children to be more respectful?” It’s something we all have to deal with as parents, and yet it’s hard – and some of us struggle more than we expected! This episode, we look […] The post Dealing with Disrespect – MBFLP 201 (replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Vacation, the Bible, and Your Budget sponsored by the NIV Application Study Bible It’s summertime, and like many families, we’re on vacation! Our annual trip to the lake is a tremendous encouragement after all the travel and work of conference season. You know what else is encouraging? To realize the Bible supports the idea! God […] The post Time Off – Vacation, the Bible, and Your Budget – MBFLP 307 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

  A reader writes, “I need suggestions how to discipline my 14-year-old son.” She’s finding out what we all discover – if you try to discipline your 14-year-old like he was still six, you’re likely to have a fight on your hands! So what do you do with this young person who’s growing so tall, […] The post Effective Discipline for Teens – MBFLP 261 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

We’ve seen that understanding history can help us navigate the present, too! The question is, how can we help our children learn to appreciate history like we do? What can we do to spark their interest, to make it memorable, and bring it to life for them? This episode we talk about several things we’ve […] The post Bringing History to Life! – MBFLP 296 (replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Homeschoolers have the blessing of flexibility on so many issues – and graduation timing is one of them. Should you plan to graduate your student at 18? What about the precocious kids who might earn a diploma by 15? Or kids with health or learning issues, should they graduate later? We’ve had all three situations […] The post Graduation – Early or Late? – MBFLP 291 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

A reader asks: “How can we help dads connect with their kids?” 🎓 Sponsored by Judson CollegeLooking for a Christ-centered college that values academic excellence and your family’s faith? Judson College, located in Marion, Alabama, offers a supportive environment where young women are encouraged to grow in knowledge, leadership, and purpose. With small class sizes, a rich campus […] The post Helping Dad Connect With The Kids – MBFLP 259 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

What makes the homeschool mom more anxious than the prospect of high school? But there’s good reason not to fear — and good reasons to stretch yourself and make it happen — when considering your homeschooler’s high school years. Don’t miss this episode – we’ve graduated three and we’ve got an encouraging story to tell! […] The post MBFLP 96 – Homeschooling High School? Sure, Why Not? (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

When the house has little children in it, parents can get tired and discouraged from the constant needs, emergencies, and repetitions of their little flock. So much effort goes into keeping everyone alive to the next day, it’s hard to think about a long-term vision! Yet we’ve found that many things we did just to […] The post What You Do When They’re Little … – MBFLP 311 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

We grew up around picky eaters, and we didn’t want our kids to be that way when they grew up! So what can you do to encourage your children to be thankful rather than whining, to enjoy a wide range of foods, and to be gracious guests at the table? We’re talking about what we […] The post Raising Kids Who Aren’t Picky Eaters – MBFLP 310 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

A lot of families are struggling during this economic downturn. It’s not the first time we’ve been through it, either. How do we respond in a positive, faith-directed manner to the undeniable challenges of the day? What can we learn and what can we teach our kids as we make our way through? Podcast Episode: […] The post Things We Learned When Times Were Tight – MBFLP 283 (replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

A reader asked, “What can you do about accident-prone kids who always seem to be breaking things?”   “Uh oh …” We’ve all heard the dreadful sound from the next room – or the sharp crash of breaking glass – or the muffled whump in another part of the house. All kids will have moments […] The post MBFLP 260 – Accident-Prone Kids (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Choosing a College? If you’re planning on college for your homeschool grad-to-be, how do you make the choice? Is a Christian college the only acceptable alternative? Should they dive into the mission field of public universities? Or is there a middle ground in a conservative private school? For different reasons, our three graduates so far […] The post MBFLP 94 – Choosing A College appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

The Remarkable Potential of Teenagers Most parents today are told to brace themselves for the teenage years. “It’s going to be tough,” they hear. “Just survive it.” But deep down, many of us suspect something different—that our teens are capable of more than the world expects. And we’re right. Teenagers don’t have to be reckless, […] The post Preparing Your Teens for More – MBFLP 205 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Struggling Learners: When to Get Help Labels or Not? Sponsored by NOW Programs. How desperate we are to avoid labeling our kids! And with good reason … if they’re in a classroom setting, maybe. But as homeschoolers, we have a much better handle on the social side, and there are serious benefits to your struggling […] The post Struggling Learners and When to Get Help – MBFLP 143 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Romance Once You’ve Got Kids Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and for parents with small children, no money for a sitter, and no relatives nearby, the response might be “So what?” It can be discouraging when the world is full of ads urging dinner out, expensive jewelry, and barrels of roses, when your life […] The post MBFLP – Romance Once You’ve Got Kids (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Biblical Gift Giving This week we’re talking about gift giving – it’s Biblical, you know!  But how do you manage it without being immersed in the commercialism of a secular holiday, while glorifying God and having fun together? We’ve found that being more intentional and deliberate in choosing gifts and even in how we open […] The post Gift Giving in a Big Family – MBFLP 273 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

The holidays are upon us and we are looking forward to having our college students home again! But to be realistic, there’s always a transition to bringing our young adults back into the household – and often both the student and the family ends up frustrated. This episode we’re talking about things you can do […] The post Surviving the Break with Your College Students – MBFLP 287 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

We’ve all been there – trying to enjoy a museum, historic site, or some other exhibition, but the visit is distracted – or ruined – by children running amok. What can we do about our own kids, so they get the benefit of a field trip, and not become spoilers for other visitors? Recently we […] The post Getting Your Kids Field Trip-Ready! – MBFLP 309 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

We’ve seen that understanding history can help us navigate the present, too! The question is, how can we help our children learn to appreciate history like we do? What can we do to spark their interest, to make it memorable, and bring it to life for them? This episode we talk about several things we’ve […] The post Bringing History to Life! – MBFLP 296 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Some things are unquestionable, life-changing moments – an unexpected death in the family, a natural disaster, a major accident. But what about things which just show up and disrupt everything? The smaller emergencies which aren’t big enough to awaken heroism, but are big enough to bring out all our doubts, fears, frustrations, and temper? The […] The post Dealing with Stressful News – MBFLP Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

We’ve seen that understanding history can help us navigate the present, too! The question is, how can we help our children learn to appreciate history like we do? What can we do to spark their interest, to make it memorable, and bring it to life for them? This episode we talk about several things we’ve […] The post Bringing History to Life! – MBFLP 296 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Happily Married While Homeschooling? Happily Married and Homeschooling, podcast episode of Making Biblical Family Life Practical with Hal & Melanie Young. Everyone tells you that homeschooling isn’t an educational choice, but a lifestyle! Should we be surprised if we discover that homeschooling has an impact on our marriage? It’s true, and if we’re not watchful, […] The post MBFLP – How To Be Happily Married While Homeschooling (Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.