Zan Tyler Podcast: Thriving in Your Homeschool

The Tylers’ Homeschool Story - Part 2 | Episode 021

In Part 2 of the Tylers’ Homeschool Story, Zan is once again joined by her husband, Joe. The Tylers share the numerous lawsuits and legislative battles they encountered, along with stories of personal loss, policemen at their door, and the nagging fear of having their children removed from their home. Zan and Joe recount how God moved in remarkable ways to grant homeschool freedom and even bless their children in unexpected ways along the way. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODEzantyler.com/podcast/021-our-story-part2 PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastThe Tylers' Homeschool Story - Part 2 | Episode 021

The Tylers’ Homeschool Story - Part 1 | Episode 020

In this very special episode, Zan is joined by her husband Joe. This compelling story of transformation will touch your heart as God took Zan from not wanting children to being married with three children. You’ll hear how the Tylers very reluctantly began homeschooling in 1984 and discovered a rewarding lifestyle of family closeness with children who thrived–in spite of the harrowing experience of having their application to homeschool denied and Zan being threatened with jail.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODEzantyler.com/podcast/020-our-story-part1PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastThe Tylers' Homeschool Story - Part 1 | Episode 020

Will Estrada | Parental Rights | Episode 019

Today I have the privilege of talking with Will Estrada. You don’t want to miss this episode–it convinces all of us of the need to be vigilant in standing for our parental rights and homeschool freedom.Both Will and his wife Rachel were homeschooled, and they now homeschool their two sons. Will went straight from high school into law school and then began his career with Home School Legal Defense Association as the Director of Federal Relations. He has also served in the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In November 2021, Will was selected by the Board of ParentalRights.org to serve as the first full-time president of ParentalRights.org and the Parental Rights Foundation.   LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & WILL ESTRADAzantyler.com/podcast/019-will-estrada PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastWill Estrada | Parental Rights | Episode 019

Michelle Moody | The Transformational Power of Following Your Child’s Interests | Episode 018

In this powerful episode, Michelle Moody and I discuss transformational ideas for energizing your homeschool by focusing on your child’s interests, providing a STEM or science education for your kids even if you don’t love science, and homeschooling a child with learning differences. Michelle also shares from her experience as a working homeschool mom and a single homeschool working mom and discusses the importance of community. Regardless of where you are in your homeschool journey, you will be encouraged by this conversation.LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODEzantyler.com/podcast/018-michelle-moody PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastMichelle Moody | The Transformational Power of Following Your Child's Interests | Episode 018

Mike Donnelly | Change the World: Go Home and Love Your Family | Episode 017

This podcast is devoted to encouraging you in your homeschooling journey through conversations with amazing homeschool leaders and advocates. Today I have the privilege of talking with Mike Donnelly. I have known Mike and his wife Patti for many years, and he truly is a man of many talents. He is intensely committed to his family, homeschooling, freedom, parental rights, and the international homeschooling community. He is the husband of one, father of seven, an attorney, published author, and adjunct professor!As Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize, she was asked, “What can we do to contribute to world peace?” Her reply, “Go home and love your family.” In this vital conversation with Mike Donnelly, attorney and homeschool dad of seven, we discuss how homeschooling builds strong families, which builds strong churches, strong cultures, and strong countries. We must remember our history and fight the battle to preserve homeschool freedom for our children’s children.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODEzantyler.com/podcast/017-mike-donnelly PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastMike Donnelly | Change the World: Go Home and Love Your Family | Episode 017

Homeschooling and the Holidays - Heart to Heart with Zan & Nancy | Episode 016

You don’t want to miss this discussion with Zan Tyler and Nancy Manos on making the most of the holidays with your kids and grandkids! Learn to fill this special season making memories, establishing traditions for your family, serving others, creating hands-on learning opportunities, and more. During this most wonderful, busy, and sometimes stressful season, you CAN enjoy time with your kids, keep the learning going, create space for rest, and focus on the true reason for the season … Jesus! LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODEzantyler.com/podcast/016-holidays PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastHomeschooling and the Holidays - Heart to Heart with Zan & Nancy | Episode 016

Tauna Meyer | Daily Do’s and Loopty Loos | Episode 015

Tauna Meyer is with me today and you are going to love her and be encouraged in your homeschooling journey as you listen. Tauna homeschools six amazing, messy, loud, beautiful children (her words not mine). We can all relate to that! She has been encouraging moms for years through her Proverbial Homemaker ministry. And as a side note, before motherhood, she was a software systems analyst. Besides homeschooling, Tauna and I have two interesting things in common: Chocolate is a primary food group, and we both entered adulthood with zero homemaking and cooking skills. Tauna Meyer is a self-proclaimed Type B homeschool mom. God has created each of us uniquely, and Tauna is proof positive that being super structured doesn’t work for everyone. In this episode, Tauna gives an overview of the very practical approach of loop scheduling. You’ll be refreshed knowing God cares about the details and will help you build a homeschool routine that works well naturally for your family and is far more sustainable and enjoyable, too! LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & TAUNA MEYERzantyler.com/podcast/015-tauna-meyer PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastTauna Meyer | Daily Do’s and Loopty Loos | Episode 015

Roger Smith | Parenting with Influence | Episode 014

I am excited to have Dr. Roger Smith with me today. Roger has been practicing Internal and Pediatric Medicine since 1989, and he was recently chosen as the Louisiana Rural Doctor of the Year. Roger and his wife Jan are the parents of 4 grown children that they homeschooled from kindergarten through high school, and they now have 6 grandchildren. They have served on the board of the Louisiana Homeschool Association and the NCFCA board—a Christian homeschool debate league. Roger recently authored his first book Parenting with Influence: Shifting Your Parenting Style as You and Your Children Grow. In this episode, Roger and I discuss some of the ideas and stories from his book Parenting with Influence, including how to lead your children to grow to be independent and to lead the next generation after you.We will also hear personal stories on how Roger’s kids wanted to be entrepreneurs and taught them business responsibilities at a young age. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & DR. ROGER SMITHzantyler.com/podcast/014-roger-smith PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastRoger Smith | Parenting with Influence | Episode 014

Jamie Erickson | Creating a Place to Gather and the Gospel to Grow | Episode 013

I met Jamie Erickson for the first time at an event for moms sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Her message to moms is deep and transformative, and I can’t wait for you to hear what Jamie has to share. Jamie is a former elementary school teacher turned homeschooling mom of 5. She can be found on The Mom to Mom Podcast where she encourages and equips a growing tribe of homeschooling parents all across the globe. She is also the head writer for her blog The Unlikely Homeschool.  Jamie has been an avid writer and reader her whole life, evidenced in everything she says and writes. She is thoughtful, deep, encouraging, and giving. She is the author of Homeschool Bravely and a new book Holy Hygge—Creating a Place To Gather and the Gospel to Grow. “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”–2 Chronicles 20:12 LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & JAMIE ERICKSONzantyler.com/podcast/013-jamie-erickson PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastJamie Erickson | Creating a Place to Gather and the Gospel to Grow | Episode 013

Karim Morato | Hispanic Homeschooling: Culture and Community | Episode 012

Karim is originally from Guatemala, and her husband is from Bolivia. They started homeschooling in 2008. Two of their children are in college and one is still at home. Karim is a great support to homeschooling parents through so many different avenues. She is an educational consultant with HSLDA, and at HSLDA Karim dedicates her time to upholding Hispanic leaders who support homeschooling and Hispanic parents who wish to educate at home. Through her outreach work, she offers leaders strategic advice and networking to help them reach and serve the homeschooling community. She also speaks nationally and internationally, and her goal is to always encourage homeschooling parents to continue in their journey and enjoy their children. Karim shares that Hispanic families want their kids to have a good education and be ready for college if they choose to go. They also want to be a part of the bigger homeschool movement. Karim helps connect those families and communities.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & KARIM MORATOzantyer.com/podcast/012-karim-morato PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastKarim Morato | Hispanic Homeschooling: Culture and Community | Episode 012