• Adventures in Odyssey with Megan Rolofson
    Nov 12 2024

    Megan Rolofson is the Audio Drama Coordinator for Adventures in Odyssey at Focus on the Family. She joins Emilie to talk about the beloved radio drama: Adventures in Odyssey and how it can be a fantastic resource for homeschool families.

    To learn more about Adventures in Odyssey and to start your free trial membership to the Adventures in Odyssey Club, visit https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/homeschool/


    Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!


    #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity

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    24 mins
  • Stumbling Towards Utopia with Tim Goeglein
    Nov 5 2024

    This week Emilie chats with her great friend and mentor, Tim Goeglein. The two discuss everything from what it was like to work at the White House during the 2004 presidential election to the importance of mentoring to Tim's new book: Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream.


    Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. Formerly, he served as a special assistant to President George W. Bush and as a deputy director of the White House Office of Public Liaison. He was the President’s principal outreach contact for conservative and faith-based groups. Tim’s extensive resumé includes serving as a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation and as a communications director for U.S. Senator Dan Coats of Indiana and Gary Bauer at the Campaign for Working Families. Tim has authored a memoir, The Man in the Middle: Faith and Politics in the George W. Bush Era, and his latest book is titled American Restoration. He and his wife, Jenny, have two sons.


    Read more of Tim's work at https://thefederalist.com/author/timgoeglein/

    Purchase Stumbling Toward Utopia at Stumbling Toward Utopia | Fidelis Publishing (or wherever you buy books.)

    Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!


    #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity

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    28 mins
  • Books: The BEST Holiday Tradition with Lindsey Vroegindewey
    Oct 29 2024

    This week, Lindsey Vroegindewey of Big Sky Life Books is back to chat favorite holiday books with Emilie. This is a fun one that might even help you get a head start on your Christmas shopping!

    Lindsey Vroegindewey is a mom, entrepreneur and the former Chief Clerk for the Montana House of Representatives. Through her online bookstore, Big Sky Life Books, she is dedicated to helping families build their home libraries with wholesome children’s books.

    To learn more about Lindsey and Big Sky Life Books, check out the online store at https://www.bigskylifebooks.com/

    Lindsey is generously offering Heart & Soul Homeschool listeners 10% off their orders with the code “heartandsoul”.

    You can also follow her on Instagram @bigskylifebooks!

    Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!


    #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity

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    25 mins
  • From Politics to Bookstores with Lindsey Vroegindewey
    Oct 22 2024

    This week, Emilie is joined by Lindsey Vroegindewey: a mom, entrepreneur and the former Chief Clerk for the Montana House of Representatives. Through her online bookstore, Big Sky Life Books, she is dedicated to helping families build their home libraries with wholesome children’s books. To learn more about Lindsey and Big Sky Life Books, check out the online store at https://www.bigskylifebooks.com/

    Lindsey is generously offering Heart & Soul Homeschool listeners 10% off their orders with the code “heartandsoul”. You can also follow her on Instagram @bigskylifebooks!


    Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!


    #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity

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    19 mins
  • Navigating the News with Chris Stigall Part 2
    Oct 15 2024

    Chris Stigall is back for round 2 this week and the conversation turns to helpful ideas for Christian parents to help kids develop their own discernment when it comes to the news media. In the midst of a polarized political season, this conversation couldn’t come at a better time!


    To learn more about Chris and his work including his morning talk show on AM 990 in Philadelphia and the Chris Stigall Podcast visit https://chrisstigall.com/. He can also be found @chrisstigall on X and @chrisstigallshow on Instagram.


    Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!


    #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity

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    25 mins
  • Navigating the News with Chris Stigall Part 1
    Oct 8 2024

    This week Emilie is joined by national conservative media personality, Chris Stigall. They discuss the challenges of our current media landscape and the importance of being discerning as we navigate the news as Christian parents.

    To learn more about Chris and his work including his morning talk show on AM 990 in Philadelphia and the Chris Stigall Podcast visit https://chrisstigall.com/ He can also be found @chrisstigall on X and @chrisstigallshow on Instagram.

    Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

    #homeschooling #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #news #newsineducation #christiannews #radio #radioshow #radiohost #talkradio

    Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!


    #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity

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    21 mins
  • The Naked Apple Tribe with Ashlee Sharrett & La Niza Arellano
    Oct 1 2024

    Naked Apple Tribe Homeschool Co-op is a 2024 recipient of the Herzog Foundation's Excellence in Christian Education Awards Co-Op of the Year Award. This week, Emilie is joined by co-leaders Ashlee Sharrett and La Niza Arellano. You’ll love hearing about the amazing vision God has given them to serve the homeschool families of Northern Virginia!


    Interested in starting a homeschool group? Check out HF Homeschool! https://hfschoolbox.com/

    Learn more about Naked Apple Tribe:

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081468361417

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedappletribe/ @nakedappletribe

    Website: nakedappletribe.com

    Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!


    #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity

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    24 mins
  • Co-Op of the Year: GraceLubbock with Jenifer Davidson
    Sep 24 2024

    Jenifer Davidson, recipient of the Herzog Foundation's Excellence in Christian Education Awards Co-Op of the Year and the founder of GraceLubbock Homeschool Group, joins Emilie this week to chat about what it was like to grow GraceLubbock from 12 students to over 450 this year! You'll love hearing her story and may even be inspired to start your own homeschool group.


    GraceLubbock serves and provides educational and ministry opportunities to homeschool families of Lubbock and the surrounding areas. GRACE exists to touch the whole family- from baby to parent, to promote the home education of children, growth of parents as educators, and connection of families through affordable fun-filled classes, social outing opportunities, and other events year-round.


    Interested in starting a homeschool group? Check out HF Homeschool! https://hfschoolbox.com/


    Learn more about GraceLubbock Homeschool Group at https://www.gracelubbock.org/tx/gracelubbock/index.cfm

    Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!


    #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity

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    21 mins