Making Biblical Family Life Practical

Making Biblical Family Life Practical


Latest Episodes

When Your Kids Make You Angry – MBFLP 189
November 30, 2017

We all have to deal with it - there are days when the kids drive us crazy, or even, just one kid pushes us a little too far. What do you do when the anger rises? How do you deal with mad feelings? Is it okay to express our frustration ...

Gift Buying on a Budget – MBFLP 188
November 20, 2017

Pollsters tell us that Americans are planning to spend $862 each this Christmas. Well, maybe your family doesn't have a $1700 gift budget ... or maybe yours does, but you want to give presents with lasting value. How do you go about that?

Fear-Based Parenting – MBFLP 187
November 17, 2017

Are you a frightened parent? It's one thing to be prudent, because there are real dangers that threaten our kids ... but when our caution becomes fear, it can interfere with our children's healthy development to competent adults ...

Dating v. Courtship – MBFLP 186
November 06, 2017

It's been a hot discussion in homeschooling for decades - what should we teach our kids about finding a mate? What's really the Biblical model? After following one philosophy for several years and then realizing some of the assumptions really weren't p...

Doing Ministry With Your Kids Along – MBFLP 185
October 28, 2017

Are you in ministry, or do think you might be called into some kind of Christian service, but have mixed feelings and doubts about the role of your kids? How do you do Kingdom work with little ones in tow? Is it even possible?

Smart Kids Who Struggle – MBFLP 184
October 12, 2017

Sometimes you have a student who struggles - but just in one area! How do you understand and help a student who's "twice exceptional" - who's both gifted and special needs at the same time? Resources We Recommend Home School Foundation -

Breaking Up – Like a Believer – MBFLP 183
September 26, 2017

Sometimes even the best-intentioned relationships come to an end. It's going to be awkward, and it's probably going hurt. Does the Bible give us any direction on how to do this? You bet - let's talk about it.

The College Application Dance – MBFLP 182
September 18, 2017

The process of applying for college can be stressful for homeschoolers. It's hard enough being both Mom and Teacher - now she has to play Guidance Counselor too! Can your son prove he's ready for college? How can you showcase your daughter's real gifts...

Talking to Kids about Disasters – MBFLP 181
September 11, 2017

The news is full of alarming stories - hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, and more - and it's nearly impossible to shield our kids from hearing about it. How do you help your children understand natural disasters and bad news with concern but not panic?

Emergency Homeschooling – MBFLP 180
September 04, 2017

We love meeting families who decide to homeschool when they're still years from "school age" - but sometimes people end up homeschooling suddenly. What do you do if you have to jump into home education because of an unexpected relocation,