HomeWise: Building Blocks for Discerning Women

HomeWise: Building Blocks for Discerning Women


Latest Episodes

Generations Living Together
September 05, 2017

Steve and Kara talk about what it’s like to have four generations living on the same property. What are the benefits to having so many different family members nearby?

Helping Your Daughter Find a Man
August 29, 2017

How should parents help their daughters find godly husbands? How can young men be discipled to grow out of boyhood and into manhood?

Correction vs. Training
July 04, 2017

Are you correcting your kids constantly, but not seeing any change? Are you being a nag? When you tell your kids “STOP doing that” are you teaching them what to do instead? Are you encouraging and teaching them to have a good attitude?

First Time Obedience
June 28, 2017

Should you expect your kids to obey you the first time you tell them something? Will you lose your child’s heart when you deal quickly and firmly with unruly behavior?  How can you know when to make a quick correction and when you need to address deepe...

Homeschool Planning
June 20, 2017

Do you find yourself planning, but not actually following through with those plans? How can you plan efficiently and effectively? Are you trying to do too much? How do you keep from getting overwhelmed or getting stuck in a rut?

Summer Fun
June 13, 2017

How can you keep summer trips manageable? Summertime is a great time for hospitality when you can keep the activity outside! How can you encourage your kids’ creativity? Steve and Kara share some simple, low-cost, memory-making,

Balancing Home & Church
June 06, 2017

How do you balance the constant pulls for time from church activities with a healthy family life? How do you build routines that work for your family and don’t neglect the fellowship and ministry of the church?

Transitioning: School to Homeschool
May 31, 2017

It’s okay if you make mistakes, every homeschool mom makes mistakes. How can you plan for a smooth transition from public or private school to homeschool? How do you manage the duties of the home AND educational duties?

Out of Control Parents
May 09, 2017

Is it a good thing that some things are NOT in your control as a parent? Trying to control outcomes of every situation can create overbearing, micro-managing, uptight, stressed out attitudes in your family.

Battling Inconsistency in Your Homeschooling
May 02, 2017

How consistent do you need to be in your homeschooling? Should teaching your children be like a job with schedules and vacation days? Can you be consistent in training in godliness even when the school schedule gets upended?