Making Biblical Family Life Practical
Latest Episodes
Beating Boredom This Summer – MBFLP 249
Summertime is always a challenge - with the change of routine, it's easy for our kids (or ourselves) to feel adrift. This year, with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, even our backup program may be on hold or cancelled.
Raising Them Up – a conversation with Israel Wayne – MBFLP 248
This episode, we're talking with Israel Wayne, homeschool graduate, father of ten, and author of the new book Raising Them Up: Parenting for Christians. He shares some of the difficulties of his childhood - parents who divorced early,
Quarantine School – It gets better from here! – MBFLP 247
Schools are still out and so's the jury - could this be a glimpse of your future? To be honest, few people could have dreamed that millions of kids would start learning from home this spring, and nobody consulted the parents whether they felt like givi...
Planning for College Even During COVID-19 – MBFLP 246
How can you hunt for a college in the midst of a global pandemic? Colleges want students who demonstrate interest in their college. But how can you demonstrate interest in a college when you are sheltering in place under a "stay at home" order?
What Are You Reading Right Now? – MBFLP 245
These are challenging times, and whether you need entertainment to pass the idle hours, or something diverting at the end of a stressful day, a good book is great to find. We're book people, for sure, and we know the value of trusted authors and especi...
When They’re Being Bullied – MBFLP 244
Studies and surveys tell us up to 49% of school kids (grades 4-12) have been bulled in the past month - but homeschoolers aren't immune to threats and intimidation. This episode, we talk with Candice Dugger of BulliedBrokenRedeemed,
Living through Lockdown – Work and School at Home – MBFLP 243
Getting School and Work Done Together
When It’s Time They Were Moving Out – MBFLP 242
"What ever happened to growing up and moving out?" someone asked. The fact is, a growing number of young adults are living at home with their parents. Is this a problem? Well, sometimes yes, but sometimes not at all. This episode,
Fighting Cabin Fever – MBFLP 241
"February is the cruelest month" is how T.S. Eliot began The Waste Land - until Ezra Pound suggested he change it to "April" for poetic reasons. Be that as it may, February is a time of dullness for many of us. It may affect us ourselves,
Raising Kids to Love Their Siblings – MBFLP 240
Is sibling rivalry just something to expect? Is it a foregone conclusion that our kids are going to be simmering with jealousy, rivalry, and unkindness toward one another? Or is there a way to promote friendship and affection between brothers and siste...