08.14.2015 A Desire to Obey: Tom & Julie Meekins

I’m delighted to be welcoming Tom and Julie Meekins back to my show this afternoon.Julie and I first met in March of 2010 and right from the...

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07.08.2015 Homeschool Conference Season: Gretchen Roe

I am welcoming my friend and regular guest, Gretchen Roe, to my show this Friday.Gretchen and her family have now been landowners for a year and she...

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07.31.2015 15,000 Fire Ants in My Tub: Dr. Colin Thomas

This week, as I work on my manuscripts, I am delighted to bring you Dr. Collin Thomas for my encore show. Listen in anytime you want!Dr. Thomas was...

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07.24.2015 Hot Buttons to Get Your Teen Talking: Nicole O'Dell

Listen to my encore show this week while I work on finishing my two manuscripts! Nicole O’Dell has a desire to bridge the gap between parents...

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07.17.2015 What is God Doing? Tricia Goyer

My guest this week, for my encore show, homeschooled three of her children through high school and has one left to go!You can listen here. Tricia...

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07.10.2015 The Parent's Plate: Brenda Nixon

While I am taking a break from live broadcasts to finish writing my books listen to my encore show this week.My guest this week is Brenda Nixon a...

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07.03.2015 Let Liberty Ring: Marlene McMillan

Listen to my encore show this week while I put the finisheing touches on my homeschooling book! This week I am dog sitting which brings to mind the...

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06.26.2015 The Aussie Outback: Rick Turk

I am taking some time off to finish writing my two books so listen here to this week’s encore show. After four months in Florida we are living...

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06.19.2015 Changing Gears: Nancy Sathre-Vogel

I am taking some time off to finish writing my two books so listen here to this week’s encore show. Hubs and I went to visit Buckingham Palace...

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06.12.2015 Not Just for Summer: Sarita Holzmann

I am taking some time off to finish writing my two books so listen here to this week’s encore show. Summer has come still and heavy to London...

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06.05 2015 Digital Addiction: Gretchen Roe

I am taking some time off to finish writing my two books so listen here to this week’s encore show. It is July in London and Hubs and I are a...

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05.29.2015 I'm That Mum: Sue Patterson

I am taking some time off to finish writing my two books so listen to my encore show this week. My blue eyed cowboy and I are in England and take a...

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05.22.2015 Fimby: Renee Tougas

I am taking a break to finish writing two books so listen to my encore show this week.The newly weds have bought two blue and gold Macaws, they are 4...

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05.15.2015 Midlife Crisis Begins in Kindergarten: Mariaemma Pelullo Willis

I am taking a break to finish writing two book so this week here is my encore show.I talk about how I deal with stress and share my love of yoga....

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05.08.2015 Love Extravagantly: Polly Wright

I am taking a break to finish writing two books I've got on the go so this is my encore show this week. With the wedding over I turn my attention to...

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05.01.2015 World Tour The Mama Way: Jennifer Miller

I am writing two books at the moment so this is an encore show!It is also the big event of the year today! The marriage of my youngest son to his...

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04.24.2015 A Real Live Diva: Sabrina Justison

Listen to my encore show this week while I work on writing my books.I remember the time during homeschooling when I see clearly that my daughters may...

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04.17.2015 March Forth Family: Julie Meekins

Listen to my encore show this week while I work on writing my books.I look back on my boarding school graduation and the colleges I applied to. My...

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04.10.2015 Homeschooling on One or No Income: Gretchen Roe

Listen to my encore show this week while I work on writing my books.My youngest daughter is close to graduating from her Performing Arts College in...

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04.03.2015 Giving Up Atheism: Robert Velarde

Listen to my encore show this Good Friday when I talk about Lent, from Shrove Tuesday to today with my guest Robert Velarde.Our homeschooling family...

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03.26.2015 Sonlight Your Path: Sarita Holzmann

Listen to my encore show this week where my oldest daughter, the child magnet, comes back to town from the boonies and decides to move into her own...

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03.20.2015 Life After Homeschool: Laura Lee-Ellis

Listen to my encore show this week while I work on writing my books.I make observations on how England is very different to America now that...

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03.13.2015 School's Out in England: Colin Slater

I am delighted to bring you this encore show while I finish writing my books!Immersion is the best teacher, I talk this week about having our own...

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03.06.15 Dad's Leading Your Homeschool Family: Mike Donnelly

Let’s celebrate Spring. I talk about co-oping. It's finals week at the community college and my blue-eyed cowboy and I go and sit through...

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02.27.15 The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling: Debra Bell

We get heavy snow in the night so my youngest and I went out and made the most of it. Snow Day!I will talk about the foundation of successful...

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02.20.15 Busting the Stereotype: Hannah Keeley

My preferred form of exercise is Jazzercise, my daughter dances at the college and my son rock climbs no wonder there is a never ending saga of...

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02.13.15 ND: Don't Rush Child Development: Julie Meekins

We're in the middle of Lent and my youngest son has a birthday, I talk about his struggle with moving on while confronted with a problem. My book...

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02.06.15 Calvert, School in a Box: Gretchen Roe

Today I'm on about snow, our delicious dinner club with Thai food and national dress. I explain where one of my daughter's got her name and go into...

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1.30.2015 Bombs & Books in Beirut: Linda Sacco

On my show today I'm talking about squirrels in our chimney, stereotyping, turning 18 again with my youngest why I started homeschooling and more on...

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01.23.2015 Homeschooling Really is a Circus: Bev Abderahman

This is my very first show and I talk about the McNenys in Garland and how well known we are. You’ll also find out about how I got my very own...

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01.16.2015 Podcasting: Ian McNeny and Parentals

This week my son, Ian McNeny, joins me and asks all the questions! He visited us for Christmas and brought his podcasting equipment with him to...

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01.09.2015 Why is Unique Sometimes a Challenge?: Shannah Godfrey

Joining me this week is returning guest Shannah Godfrey, author of a successful phonics method, a scientist who has succeeded in a man’s world...

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01.02.2015 Diospi Suyana Debt Free: Dr. Klaus-Dieter John

I am delighted to have on my show today, German Doctor Klaus-Dieter John to talk about Diospi Suyana, a hospital in the Peruvian Andes, that he and...

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12.26.2014 Christmas as a Missionary: Marcia Washburn

This week I will be bringing you the second part of my recent conversation with Marcia Washburn my very creative, musically gifted and artistic...

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Demme Learning: Gretchen Roe

My returning guest, Gretchen Roe, is joining me this week for the second part of our conversation about another major change in her life. You will...

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12.12.14 Media Angels: Felice Gerwitz

My guest this week has her own Radio Network so is no stranger to talking up a storm about her passions.Felice Gerwitz was homeschooling two teens...

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12.05.2014 Raising Grown Ups: Carol Topp

I am delighted to have Carol Topp joining me again this afternoon to talk to us about a presentation she made at 3 homeschool conventions this year...

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11.28.14 A Complete Change of Pace: Gretchen Roe

I am welcoming to my show this week my friend and regular guest, Gretchen Roe. Since it’s that time of year we are going to be talking about...

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11.21.14 Holidays Not Harried Days: Marcia Washburn

This week I am thrilled to be welcoming back my very creative and artistic friend, Marcia Washburn.Marcia holds a Master’s in Music Education...

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November 21st 2014 We Are Cherished: Polly Wright

My guest this week is no stranger to my show. I have known Polly Wright since she was a young girl, the daughter of a colleague of mine from the days...

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November 7th 2014: Finding Domestic Serenity: Daniel Evans

Rejoining me on my show this week is Daniele Evans who describes herself as a woman on a journey towards intentional and meaningful living. Daniele...

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Marriage in the Homeschool: Tom & Julie Meekins

With me on my show this week, where I believe homeschooling is a unique lifestyle, are frequent visitors Tom and Julie Meekins. This remarkable...

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Artios Academy: Lori Lane & John Michael Lane

I am delighted to have as my guests this week, Lori Lane whom I chatted with on August 1st about her company, Artios Academy, and her son John Michael...

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When Life Throws a Curveball: Laura Grace Weldon

Laura Grace Weldon is a poet whose poems have been published, but not the ones she likes. In a collection called Tending.She is an author, her new...

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Challenges in the Homeschool: Sherry Hayes

I am welcoming Sherry Hayes back to my show this week.Sherry is the inspiring Christian mother of 15 wonderful children and has been homeschooling for...

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Verbal Math: Nina Levin

Joining me this week is Nina Levin who is CEO of Mountcastle Company, an independent publishing company with offices in California and New York...

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Beautiful Feet Books: Rea Berg

My guest this week is Rea Berg who founded Beautiful Feet Books in 1984 to provide quality literature to the homeschooling market.Rea holds a bachelor...

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Simply Charlotte Mason: Sonya Shafer

This week I have Sonya Shafer on my show to talk about a simple method of effectively schooling your children. Sonya is a popular homeschool speaker...

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Finding Ourselves Within: Peter Kowalke

I am thrilled to be bringing a conversation I had with unschooler Peter Kowalke. a few weeks ago about how Unschooling encouraged him to questioning...

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The Great Commission Transmission Network: Michael T. Hansen

This Friday afternoon I’m delighted to have as my guest a homeschooling Dad who is probably the coolest father ever because he uses film,...

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Following the PerriPoppins Dream: Paris McNeny

I am excited to be welcoming my school teacher daughter to my show this week. Paris McNeny is a graduate of Wildflower Academy and graduated top of...

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Homeschooled Graduates & Careers: Malia & Ian McNeny

This week my oldest and youngest children are joining me again this time to talk about their careers. They will look back on what they have achieved...

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Window to the Wild: Simon & Lindsey McNeny

This week I am delighted to bring you a conversation I had with Simon and Lindsey McNeny who reflected with me on their past year and talked about the...

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Gloriously Unregimented: Carol Barnier

My guest this week is speaker and author Carol Barnier. You may have heard her on Focus on the Family where she’s spoken on a variety of...

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Discovering the Artist Within: Lori Lane

I am delighted to be welcoming as my guest this week Lori Lane, a homeschool veteran of 20 years and a Mum after my own heart! Lori and her husband...

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How Homeschooling Changed Us: Larry McNeny

This week I’m talking to my blue eyed cowboy who has agreed to join us for a cuppa.His real name is Larry McNeny and he toured the world with...

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Reasonable Faith: Dr. Jay L. Wile

My guest this week is Dr. Jay L. Wile best known in the homeschooling circles for his award-winning “Exploring Creation With…”...

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The Homeschooling Doctor: Dr. Terri Fites

With me today to help further dispel the stereotype of homeschoolers is Dr. Terri Fites who realized that she could not serve two masters, medicine...

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Bro-Mates: Ian & Malia McNeny

This week my oldest and youngest children are joining me to talk about how they managed to live together and make it work…really well!They are...

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Whitewater Chopped Sticks: Calvin Jones

My guest this week is renowned concert pianist, Calvin Jones. Calvin is also a homeschooling Dad, composer, orchestrator and producer. This is the...

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Lifelong Unschooler: Peter Kowalke

Joining me this week is self described, lifelong unschooler Peter Kowalke.Peter has been on my show several times and we have talked about his passion...

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Your Philanthropy: Dawn Franks

I am welcoming Dawn Franks, to my show this week to talk about her unusual and very entrepreneurial career. I was introduced to Dawn through my...

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Casting Calls: Andrei Constantinescu

This week my show is the second in a short series of careers advice where I bring on guests from interesting walks of life that may be of help to...

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EntreFamily: Stephanie Langford

This week my guest Stephanie Langford is returning to tell us all about how her 54 weeks of world travel has impacted her family’s lifestyle,...

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Ten Minute Writer: Katharine Grubb

This week I am welcoming to my show Katharine Grubb. Katharine was born in northeastern Oklahoma. She was raised in the Tulsa suburbs, attended the...

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Engineer, CPA & Author: Carol Topp

This week I’m delighted to welcome back to my show, where I dispel many homeschooling stereotypes, Carol Topp who has joined me a couple of...

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The Compelling Case for Homeschooling: Mike Donnelly

Mike Donnelly, from the Home School Legal Defense Association, returns to my show this week wearing his legal and dad hats. When he’s not...

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Hurdling Our Adult Children's Choices: Barbara Frank

This week on my show, where I seek to dispel the pre-conceived ideas about homeschooling, I’m thrilled to welcome back Barbara Frank. We spoke...

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The Edventure Project: Jennifer Miller

Jennifer Miller is back with me on The Sociable Homeschooler this week, to further support my philosophy that there is no stereotyping of this...

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Beyond Buggies and Bonnets: Brenda Nixon

The last time I spoke to Brenda Nixon on my show she was a fellow host here on Toginet Radio with The Parents’ Plate. Today I am welcoming her...

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6 Steps to Sanity: Allison Bottke

I am thrilled to have Allison Bottke, bestselling inspirational author and speaker, join me on my show this Friday, where homeschooling is a unique...

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Effective Positive Thinking: Suzanne Glover

This week on The Sociable Homeschooler, where homeschooling is a unique lifestyle, I will be talking once again to Suzanne Glover, author,...

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Help Svetlana: Kim de Blecourt

I’m delighted to welcome back, Kim de Blecourt as my guest this week. Kim came on my show last year to talk about her heart wrenching...

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March Forth Family: Julie & Tom Meekins

With me on my show this week, where I believe homeschooling is a unique lifestyle, are frequent visitors Tom and Julie Meekins. This remarkable...

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The AT Thru-Hike 2: Renee Tougas

Greetings, I am Vivienne McNeny and I believe homeschooling to be a unique experience.This week I am bringing you Part 2 of my recorded conversation...

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My Sweet Homeschool: Katie Leigh Sullivan

I’m thrilled to have Katie Sullivan join me on my show this week, where I believe homeschooling to be a unique lifestyle. Featured in both Hobby...

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Homeschool Connections: Tarla Gernert

Happy Love Day! My guest this week was recommended to me by one of my regulars here on The Sociable Homeschooler where I believe homeschooling to...

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The Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike: Renee Tougas

Greetings, I am Vivienne McNeny and I believe homeschooling to be a unique experience.I am excited this week to be talking to Renee Tougas who lives...

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Twice Exceptional: Leigh Attaway Wilcox

Here on The Sociable Homeschooler I believe homeschooling to be a unique lifestyle.This week Leigh Attaway Wilcox, Children’s Book Author,...

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Thriving in the 21st Century: Barbara Frank

Welcome to The Sociable Homeschooler, I'm Vivienne McNeny and I believe homeschooling is a unique lifestyle and invite you to join me this week with...

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Think Positive: Suzanne Glover

My guest this week on The Sociable Homeschooler is Suzanne Glover, author, motivational speaker, hypnotherapist, actress and personal development...

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For the Love of Texas: Betsy & George Christian

Joining me on The Sociable Homeschooler today are a couple of writers who live in Austin, Texas. Betsy and George Christian have written two Texas...

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Keeper of the Home: Stephanie Langford

My first guest of the New Year is Stephanie Langford who describes herself as the blessed wife to Ryan. She is also Mum and homeschooler to her four...

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Christmas With Friends: Renee Tougas, Julie & Tom Meekins, Sandy Fowler, Lainie & Miro and Polly Wright

Today is my 200th show and I have invited a few friends to join me and talk about Christmas, to offer some encouraging words for those who may be...

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Planting Churches & Creating Culture: Greg Barber

This week, what better than to wrap the year with a chat about church and corporate worship? My guest popped up on my Twitter as a follower so I...

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In the Nica Time: Michael Patterson

I have another graduated un/homeschooler on my show today, Michael Patterson, who will be talking to me from Central America. Growing up Michael was...

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The Aussie Outback: Rick Turk

Many years ago when my children were still too young to mind about homeschooling a colleague brought me a cassette and picture book from down under...

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American Royalty 2: Janie Scanlan

My guest today is Janie Scanlan who talked with me last week about homeschooling and the lead up to her daughter’s winning of The Miss America...

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American Royalty: Janie Scanlan

My guest today is Janie Scanlan homeschooling mother of six ranging in age from 13-26. Janie lives in Gehring, Nebraska. Janie's husband, Mark, is a...

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Moving Back Home: Larry McNeny

I’m thrilled to welcome back my Blue Eyed Cowboy this week to chat about the events that have been going on our life. Making the transition...

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Pitching a Temporary Tent in Seoul: Aadel Bussinger

This week my military homeschooling Mum, Aadel Bussinger, is returning as my guest. The last time we spoke Aadel was all set to pitch her temporary...

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The Nomadic Life: Theodora Sutcliffe

My guest this week is fellow Brit Theodora Sutcliffe who describes herself as nomad, meaning she and her twelve-year-old son Zac, live anywhere,...

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Discovering God's Attributes: Joshua Williams

I always like to have graduated homeschoolers on my show and my guest this week is returning to talk about how his life has taken a change in...

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Raising Challenging Children: Tom & Julie Meekins

With me today are Tom and Julie Meekins who have a heart for parents, especially those who are raising challenging children. Julie has been a guest...

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College Rebellion: Jessica Barker

My guest today is a graduated unschooler with an innovative outlook on life. Jessica Barker is 23-years-old, an autodidact with a great love for...

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Impressive Homeschoolers: Leah Shingleton & Karianne Lisonbee

One of my guests this week is a homeschooled homeschooler the other was impressed by a homeschooler she met at college. Leah Shingleton is the mother...

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High Kicking on the High Seas: Malia McNeny

Amsterdam I have one of my favourite people to chat to on my show today, my youngest child and daughter, Malia McNeny. Malia has been sailing the...

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The Passionate Warrior: Hugh deBurgh

I have a father on my show this week whose blog, The Way of the Passionate Warrior, tells it all from the male perspective! Hugh deBurgh writes about...

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Rambling Family: Jody Halsted

This week we’re going to take a break from extreme travel and welcome Jody Halsted to talk to us about how she inspires families to travel...

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Changing Gears: Nancy Sathre-Vogel

My guest this week is well known in the travelling homeschool circles, not to mention the bike riding community and as I was doing my research I...

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Raising Miro on the Road of Life 2: Lainie Liberti

This week I am bringing you the second half of my conversation with Lainie Liberti and her son Miro who are living in Peru at the moment on their way...

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Raising Miro on the Road of Life: Lainie Liberti & Miro

Continuing with my series of travelling homeschooling families it is my pleasure to welcome both Lainie Liberti and her son Miro to my show this week....

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Travel Experta: Marina Villatoro

Twelve years ago my guest, Marina Villatoro, took a solo trip, overland, to Latin America from New York. She travelled through Mexico all the way...

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Fun In My Back Yard: Rene Tougas

Renee Tougas is my guest again this week, we are going to be talking about creativity and ideals as she and her husband homeschool their three...

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S/V Totem on the High Seas 2: Behan Gifford & Family

As promised I\'m bringing you part 2 of the conversation I had with Behan Gifford, her husband Jamie and their three children aboard their sloop,...

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S/V Totem on the High Seas: Behan Gifford & Family

Joining me today is Behan Gifford and family on board their sloop, Totem, in Malaysia. They school their three children on their sailing vessel and...

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Not Just for Summer: Sarita Holzmann

Are you into the full swing of long, hot summer days yet? How is reading fitting into your school’s out plans? Can well-written books be used...

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How to Get Your Kids Unplugged: Gretchen Roe

Today my on air friend, Gretchen Roe, and I are going to be talking about addiction, Digital Addiction! Gretchen has joined me for many a Friday chat...

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I'm That Mum: Sue Patterson

With me this week is Sue Patterson a self confessed, highly involved, Mum of three who loves her children as if today is the only day she’s...

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Do Our Children Define Us? Shannah Godfrey

This week I’m welcoming back Shannah Godfrey a scientist who has succeeded in a man’s world and still managed to raise and homeschool 14...

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Fimby: Renee Tougas

I am excited this week to be talking to Renee Tougas who lives on the side of a mountain in the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec in Canada. She and her...

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Mission to Brazil: Spencer Farris

My guest this week is the oldest boy of three who were homeschooled ‘from the get go.’ Spencer Farris said his school books could follow...

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How to Raise an Entrepreneur: Barbara Haislip

My guest this week is a contributing writer for the Wall Street Journal’s Small Business Report. Barbara Haislip covers a range of topics...

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Encouragement for Homeschool Moms: Marcia Washburn

This week I am thrilled to have my very creative and artistic friend, Marcia Washburn, back on my show. Marcia holds a Master’s in Music...

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Midlife Crisis Begins in Kindergarten: Mariaemma Willis

This week I am welcoming back Mariaemma Willis a Learning Success coach who oversees the home education of her grandchildren and works with...

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A Passel Under 5: Vivienne McNeny with Melitsa Avila

My guest from a couple of weeks ago and I had so much fun together she decided to interview me for her Radio Show, Raising Playful Tots, and...

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The Big Event: Samuel & Nathaniel Baggarley

I am delighted to have my two young nephews from England on my show this week. Samuel and Nathaniel Baggarley came across the pond for the first time...

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Banning Homeschooling Violates Parental Rights: Mike Donnelly

Mike Donnelly is back with me this week and we are going to be talking about the impact the Romeike vs Holder hearing, at the 6th Circuit Court of...

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Raising Playful Tots: Melitsa Avila

I discovered my guest this week through my faithful listener in California who thought putting the two of us together with our English accents would...

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Love Extravagantly: Polly Wright

My guest this week is the daughter of a colleague of mine from the days when I worked in Corporate America, way before any self-respecting career...

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World Tour the Mama Way: Jennifer Miller

Jennifer Miller is back with me this week to talk about the open-ended tour of the world she and her family are embarked upon. They have been nomads...

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Planting a Church: Matt Rothacher

My guest this week is Matt Rothacher who has been ministering as a full-time youth pastor in Arkansas for the past eleven years, and until 2011 was...

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Where Does Human Trafficking Happen? Kristin Deal

My guest this week, Kristin Deal, has just returned from Goa, India where she was involved in international work with trafficking. India and other...

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Flexi-Schooling: Steve Richards

I am welcoming back a British home educator who keeps us updated on what is going on in my fair country. Steve Richards is one of the directors of...

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Calvert: Global, Virtual & Hands On: Gretchen Roe

I am delighted that my dear on air friend, Gretchen Roe, is joining me again this week for another lively discussion about...well, you’ll have...

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Driven to Humor: Kate Hall

The name of my guest’s blog attracted me and I in turn caught her attention by complimenting her on her funny musings and inviting her to come...

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Is Illiteracy Usurping the American Dream?: Norma Wilt

Norma Wilt was a public school teacher for seventeen years. As an individual she tried to change the system and came up against certain individuals...

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Connect the Thoughts: Steven David Horwich

My guest this week has a list of Performing Arts credits to his name. Steven David Horwich started early by winning an Emmy Award at the age of 17...

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The Reluctant Homeschooler: Suki Wessling

My guest this week describes herself as a reluctant homeschooler, which makes me laugh because the very nature of the beast surprises many of us in...

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These Temporary Tents: Aadel Bussinger

Finally I have a military homeschooling Mum as my guest this week. It has been three years and God’s timing is slow but perfect and not a...

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Charity:Water: Stacie Zellmer

Stacie Zellmer is joining me today to talk about the importance of clean water in the world, something we take for granted and waste without thinking!...

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A Star Barista: Malia McNeny

My daughter, Malia McNeny, is returning this week to talk to me about the dream job that is helping her to achieve her dream career! Malia has just...

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Who Are Magnitsky & Yakovlev? Kim de Blecourt

My guest this week is Kim de Blecourt, author of, Until We All Come Home, published by Faith Words last November. Kim spent over 13 years in...

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Less Class More Learning: Larry Farris

What does your twelfth grader need to know? It may be less than you think! Can you help your high schooler answer the questions, “Where are...

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New Year With Friends: Laura, Walter, Shannah, Luke & Jennifer

This is the last show of 2012 and in it you will be treated to some different ideas about preparations for the New Year from more of my friends whom...

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Christmas With Friends: Robert, Gretchen, Sandy & Daniele

Merry Christmas to you all!I invited a few of my friends from past shows to talk about what this Holy Season means to them and their comments ranged...

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Chasing After the De-Churched: Jules Rothacher

Joining me this week is a fellow blogger whom I met while popping over to a guest site one of my friends was writing for. Jules Rothacher has a heart...

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The Berlin Declaration: Mike Donnelly

Mike Donnelly, from the Home School Legal Defense Association, returns to my show this week after recently attending the Global Home Education...

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Chasing Hard After God: Cara Putman

I am excited to welcome Cara Putman to my show today. I love speaking with graduated homeschoolers who bear witness to the fact that educating our...

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Birds of the Air: Jessica Bowman

I met this week’s guest on Twitter and was intrigued by her story and you’ll have to join me to hear it from her own lips. Jessica Bowman...

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Balloon Wars & Lighting Plots: Walter Lemons

I am delighted to be talking to Walter Lemons this week, who was technical director of the Garland Performing Arts Centre which became our home away...

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Large Family Living: Sherry Hayes

I am welcoming Sherry Hayes to my show this week. Sherry is the inspiring Christian mother of 15 wonderful children and has been homeschooling for 24...

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Dancing With Hands: Dawn Prochovnic

Dawn Prochovnic is my guest this week and we are going to be exploring the benefits of signing with every member of our family! Dawn is an expert in...

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Papa's Pearls: Diane Flynn Keith

I am thrilled to welcome back Diane Flynn Keith this week as my guest. She is an alternative education specialist whose written and spoken words...

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Behaviour Matters: Dr. Susan Friedman

I am going to be talking briefly with Sarita Holzmann, the co-founder and president of Sonlight Curriculum for more than 20 years. Sarita is going to...

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The Wildman Experiment: Ian & Simon McNeny

I am thrilled this week that my brave sons, Ian and Simon McNeny, who lived in our house while my blue eyed cowboy and I were away in England for a...

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Savvy Homeschool Moms: Tina Smith & Beckie Tetrault

I have two guests this week, Tina Smith and her friend Beckie Tetrault both eclectic homeschoolers somewhere smack in the middle of the continuum...

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Rock Your WooHoo: Lisa Steadman

WooHoo Radio is the brain child of my guest this week, Lisa Steadman, best selling relationship author and internationally acclaimed speaker who can...

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Domestic Serenity: Daniele Evans

My guest this week is Daniele Evans who writes about herself as a woman on a journey towards intentional and meaningful living. Daniele is a...

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15,000 Fire Ants in my Bathtub: Dr. Collin Thomas

I am delighted to welcome Dr. Collin Thomas as my guest this week. Dr. Thomas was one of my Zoo Keeper son’s professors at the local community...

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Sidetracked Goes Creative: Sarah Robinson

My guest this week is Sarah Robinson founder of the blog Sidetracked Sarah an informative and organised piece of work, packed with ideas and tips for...

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Hot Buttons to Get Your Teen Talking...To You!: Nicole O'Dell

Nicole O’Dell has a desire to bridge the gap between parents and teens and as a former teen herself and mother of six children she has first...

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Transitioning from School to Home: Dr. Glenda Jackson

My guest this week is from Australia and is a director and educational consultant with Australian Home Education Advisory Service (AHEAS) a group that...

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Staying Debt Free: Stacey Lane

I have someone who shouted, “I’m Debt Free” on the Dave Ramsey show last year, as my guest this week. Stacey Lane is a wife,...

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Are You a Kingdom Thinker? Dr. Marllene McMillan

Joining me this week is returning guest, Dr. Marlene McMillan, a graduate of John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She has a Master of...

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Why Ask Your Doctor Why?: Dr. Kevin Conners

Join me this week and learn how to take responsibility for your health. Dr Kevin Conners, a Doctor of Chiropractic with fellowships in integrative...

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From Etudes to Attitudes: Marcia Washburn

This week I am thrilled to welcome back Marcia Washburn who holds a Master’s in Music Education and taught public school music for eight years...

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Exercise Your Parental Rights: Jennifer Foster

My guest this week is with me to talk about a very sensitive question, “When does protecting our children become snooping?” Jennifer...

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What is God Doing? Tricia Goyer

My guest this week homeschooled three of her children through high school and has one left to go! She writes books, lots of them and won Historical...

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Sonlight: A Solid Homeschool Curriculum: Sarita Holzmann

Do you have a big picture of what education really is? How do you encourage your children to grow in their knowledge and compassion for the world? ...

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The Parent's Plate: Brenda Nixon

My guest this week is Brenda Nixon a fellow host here on Toginet radio. Her show airs on Tuesdays at 10am ET and is called The Parent\'s Plate. ...

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A 2 Z Home's Cool: Ann Zeise

I’m talking to Ann Zeise this week who is returning, after a couple of years, with lots of news about her business, A 2 Z Home’s Cool. ...

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Don't Take the Brain out of Homeschool: Julie Anderson

Do you ever wonder why when things get tough you inevitably get sick? How many times have you heard someone chide you by saying, “it’s...

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Brighton Park & Mr. Darcy: Katie Sullivan

My guest this week is Katie Sullivan M.S., SLP-CCC, a speech language pathologist with 17 years experience teaching both typical and atypical learners...

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Father's Teaching Their Sons to be Men: Mike Donnelly

Mike Donnelly, from the Home School Legal Defense Association, returns to my show this week wearing his dad hat. When he’s not talking to me...

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How Are You Spending Your Language? Lisa Giruzzi

Did you know that everything happens through conversations? Nothing exists that didn’t live once as a thought? Assuming is the biggest barrier...

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A Real Live Diva: Sabrina Justison

My job is to bust stereotypes and referring to my guest this week as a diva could strike some sensitive chords! But let me clarify, a diva is a Prima...

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The Boy Next Door: Jane Dolby

This week my guest is Jane Dolby who has a public relations business called Delicious PR. She has a background in music and psychology and quips that...

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March Forth Family: Julie Meekins

Today I am welcoming back one of my first guests from March 2010! Julie Meekins and I talked about the diagnosis of her youngest child’s CHARGE...

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Homeschooling on One or No Income: Gretchen Roe

Gretchen Roe from the Calvert School is my guest this week and we are going to be talking about the challenges faced by single homeschoolers who are...

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A Walk From Atheism: Robert Velarde

This Good Friday Robert Velarde, from the Wisdom of Pixar and Sonlight Curriculum, is going to join me and together we are going to reflect on the...

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Bringing Hope to the Forgotten Poor: Paris McNeny

I am excited to be welcoming my school teacher daughter to my show this week. Paris McNeny reminded me that although she has spoken with me on...

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Reaching Out to British Missionaries: Steve Richards

I am welcoming back a British homeschooler who had a few surprising facts about education here when we chatted last year. Steve Richards is one of...

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Why Read for Pleasure?: Linda Pilkington

My guest this week is Linda Pilkington who was a struggling reader destined to become an illiteracy statistic until her fourth grade teacher stepped...

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Birds of a Feather: Simon McNeny

My guest this week is my blue eyed son, Simon McNeny, who graduated from homeschool, the local Community College, and finally Texas A&M with a...

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Governments in Our Homeschools: Mike Donnelly

Mike Donnelly, from the Home School Legal Defense Association, returns to my show this week with more news and wisdom about homeschooling in America...

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The Wisdom of Pixar: Robert Velarde

I have a fascinating guest this week, Robert Velarde, homeschooling father of four, curriculum creator with Sonlight and philosopher. Robert received...

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Love at First Sight: Larry McNeny

This week I’m talking to my blue eyed cowboy who has agreed to join us for a cuppa. Larry McNeny shared the homescholing years with me whenever...

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An Eternal Kindergartener: Barbara Allisen

Come and meet Barbara Allisen a life long kindergartener who loves to play with puzzles and blocks, build with lego and make crafts, shape play-dough...

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Secrets to Staying Inspired: Rebecca Kochenderfer

My guest this week first came to my attention as I was prowling around my biggest fan’s website. We have a mutual friend, thanks Tina for the...

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Homeschool, An Excellent Option: Luke Holzmann

Luke Holzmann is the son of John and Sarita Holzmann, founders of Sonlight Curriculum, and my guest this week! He was homeschooled through 8th grade,...

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A Barely Useful Farm Wench: Laura Grace Weldon

Laura Grace Weldon is a poet whose poems have been published, but not the ones she likes! She is an author, her new book, Free Range Learning: How...

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Coming Home After Nine Years: Sandra Beck

My guest this week is a little different from the norm. I thought that the withdrawal of the U.S. troops from Iraq, just in time for Christmas, was a...

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The Jemicy & Calvert Initiative: Gretchen Roe

For my first show of the New Year I am delighted to be talking to my dear friend Gretchen Roe, community liaison for the Calvert School. We are going...

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Safe Ways to Superwoman it in 2012: Ally Loprete, Sandy Fowler & Dr. Ann Dunnewold

For the last show of the year I have invited three of my friends to help us navigate the New Year and the twelve months it holds without setting too...

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A Time to Reminisce: The McNeny Children

How much of your traditional holiday activities will show up in your children’s homes when they move on? This week I am talking to my four...

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What Comes After Circus? Omar Abderrahman

Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages I bring you the greatest show on earth! My guest this week is Omar Abderrahman who will share a snippet of...

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Who Needs Schools? Steve Richards

Northstar Worldwide offers support and resources to homeschooling families all over the world. I am happy to welcome one of their directors, Steve...

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From Editing to Empowering: Laura Noueihed

How do you go from being the head editor of the New York Times\' front page website, night edition, managing a team of editors and producers to being...

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Almost There: Callan Roe & Zoe Cottrell Bentley

My series on graduated homeschoolers is almost at a close and this week I thought I’d bring you two nearly graduated students who are on the...

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Not College? So What?: Jonathan & Linnea Lewis

Jonathan & Linnea Lewis are my guests today. They are newly weds and on fire to talk about what happened to them after the work at the kitchen...

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Positively Outstanding: Laura Ellis & Joshua Williams

Ever wonder how homeschoolers feel about their lot in life once they get to college or join the workforce? Laura Lee Ellis and Joshua Williams, both...

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Dancing and Horses: Jenni Hodgman

Highland dancing and horse riding were two of the subjects Jenni Hodgman took at her Australian homeschool and after graduation, instead of going to...

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Autonomous Hedders: Imran Shah

My guest this week is a Pakistani born British resident who, with his Scottish wife, homeschools their two children. During this hour we will find...

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World School: Eli Gerzon

Eli Gerzon returns as my guest this week having been one of the first visitors to my show back in 2010. He is a self motivated young man who left...

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The Mama Bus: Jennifer Miller

Are you on the Mama Bus? Do you want to be? Are you giving your children an uncommon childhood? Do you know what a third culture child is? Are...

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Reconciling God with Science: Shannah Godfrey

I am delighted to welcome Shannah Godfrey back to my show this week. The last time we spoke we heard what she had to say about reading, articulation,...

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School is Where the Home Is: Anita Mellott

My guest this week is the author of a new book, School is Where the Home Is: 180 Devotions for Parents. Her collection of anecdotal devotionals offers...

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The Ultimate Author: Debra Bell

Debra Bell used to be a public school teacher until she discovered John Holt! She went on to homechool her four children for eighteen years and they...

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If Not College, Then What?: Mike Donnelly

This week I am extending a warm welcome back to a regular guest on my show, Mike Donnelly, from the Home School Legal Defense Association, where he...

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Web Mama: Tina Smith

This week my guest is a multi-tasking, ideas Mum who lets her creative juices flow and overflow onto her children and other people’s children...

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Around the World in Easy Ways: Lisa Shusterman

I am going to be talking with world traveler, Lisa Shusterman, this week as she returns to the airwaves to continue a conversation we started at the...

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Reel Live Homeschoolers: Ian McNeny & Shelby Cook

My guests this week are Ian McNeny and Shelby Cook, lifelong friends, creative minds and both products of homeschooling throughout most of their...

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Graduated? Now What?: Gretchen Roe

Gretchen Roe, community liaison for Calvert School is returning as my guest this week. We are going to be talking about her ability to balance the...

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Go With the Flow: Lisa Cottrell-Bentley

Do you know what a Favicon is? If your child wanted to be an exogeologist would you be over the moon? Join me this Friday to hear the answers to...

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