Zan Tyler Podcast: Thriving in Your Homeschool

Renton Rathbun | Reality War: The Importance of a Biblical Worldview | Episode 011

I am thrilled to welcome my friend Renton Rathbun to the podcast today. Renton has earned four Masters degrees and has been a classroom teacher for over two decades. His teaching experience has included both secular and Christian institutions ranging from high school to college to seminary. He and his wife homeschooled their son, Daniel, through high school, and they have adopted two young children. Renton is down-to-earth, funny, and a great speaker. He is the director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Bob Jones University as well as a Biblical Worldview National Consultant at BJU Press.  In this episode, Renton answers the question, "What is a worldview?" And we discuss the importance of teaching our children from a biblical worldview. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & RENTON RATHBUNzantyler.com/podcast/011-renton-rathbun PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastRenton Rathbun | Reality War: The Importance of a Biblical Worldview | Episode 011

Connie Albers | Parenting Beyond the Rules | Episode 010

Today, I’m excited to welcome my good friend Connie Albers to the podcast. Connie spent 25 years parenting her five children and 20 years working with teens. She is a popular speaker, as well as the author of the best-selling book Parenting Beyond the Rules. She is dedicated to homeschooling teens, strengthening families, faith-filled living, and leadership training. Her desire is to inspire and equip parents in the trenches.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & CONNIE ALBERSzantyler.com/podcast/010-connie-albers PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastConnie Albers | Parenting Beyond the Rules | Episode 010

Israel Wayne | Living a Legacy of Faith for Our Children | Episode 009

Israel Wayne | Living a Legacy of Faith for Our Children | Episode 009I’m excited to welcome my good friend Israel Wayne on today's episode of the podcast. I know you'll be encouraged by what he shares in our conversation. Israel is a popular author and conference speaker who travels around the world to defend the Christian faith and biblical worldview. He and his wife Brook were both homeschooled and now homeschool their own large family. Israel is the author of many books including two that we’re going to discuss today. Raising them Up: Parenting for Christians and Pitching a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed Out Parenting.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & ISRAEL WAYNEzantyler.com/podcast/009-israel-wayne PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastIsrael Wayne | Living a Legacy of Faith for Our Children | Episode 009

Ginger Hubbard | Don’t Make Me Count to Three | Episode 008

Ginger Hubbard | Don't Make Me Count to Three | Episode 008Ginger Hubbard is the bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words for Moms, and I Can’t Believe You Just Said That. She speaks at women’s events, parenting conferences, and homeschool conventions across the country, and co-hosts the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast. Ginger homeschooled her two children through high school. She has a unique heart for encouraging and supporting families. In this episode, Zan and Ginger have an uplifting conversation about practical ways to apply biblical principles in parenting. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & GINGER HUBBARDzantyler.com/podcast/008-ginger-hubbard PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastGinger Hubbard | Don't Make Me Count to Three | Episode 008

LaNissir James | A Joyful Mother of Children | Episode 007

LaNissir James | A Joyful Mother of Children | Episode 007LaNissir James, the mother of seven children, didn’t know anyone else who was homeschooling when she began teaching her children at home. In this podcast you will witness her transformation from a fearful, lonely, reluctant homeschooling mom to a homeschooling leader who has learned to embrace all the homeschooling lifestyle has to offer. LaNissir’s story will encourage you to trust in the Lord, knowing that He is weaving the tapestry of your life as He has hers. Travel through time with LaNissir as she teaches her seven children with the understanding that life and schoolwork are seamlessly connected. Walk with her as she juggles her responsibilities as a business owner, a director in her church, a high school consultant for HSLDA, a pioneer in the burgeoning black homeschool movement, and a board member for the Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators. Black homeschooling has increased by over 16% since the pandemic, and LaNissir has a passion for supporting black families in their homeschooling journeys.LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & LANISSIR JAMESzantyler.com/podcast/007-lanissir-james PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastLaNissir James | A Joyful Mother of Children | Episode 007

Rick Green | Passion for Freedom | Episode 006

Rick Green | Passion for Freedom | Episode 006What a joy to welcome my good friend Rick Green to the Zan Tyler Podcast today! There is no way I can do justice to Rick and everything he is doing in a short welcome. So I will just hit the highlights.  Rick Green is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host. He & his family travel the nation speaking on America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional heritage. Rick co-hosts the national daily radio program, WallBuilders Live!, with David Barton. Also Rick is a homeschooling father of four. Rick and I share a strong passion for freedom, and we will be discussing that today.Freedom is explained in the Bible, God gave us how to use freedom, how to treat our neighbors, how to self govern. True freedom comes from following the Creator of freedom. Patriot Academy turns out the best of the best students by encouraging them to be excellent, to do things well, and to honor God with what they are doing in all spheres of life, including legislation.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & RICK GREENzantyler.com/podcast/006-rick-green PODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.com CONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastRick Green | Passion for Freedom | Episode 006

Yvette Hampton | Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution | Episode 005

Yvette Hampton | Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution | Episode 005I am excited to welcome my friend Yvette Hampton to the Zan Tyler podcast. Yvette has been homeschooling for many years and is a homeschool mom through and through. But like many of us who have homeschooled, Yvette and her husband, Garritt, said they would NEVER homeschool their kids. Thankfully God had other plans for the Hampton family.Yvette is the producer and host of the documentary, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution, which is directed by her husband, Garritt. She is also host of The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Yvette and I share a passion for supporting and encouraging homeschool families.LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & YVETTE HAMPTONzantyler.com/podcast/005-yvette-hamptonPODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.comCONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastYvette Hampton | Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution | Episode 005

Nancy Manos | Finding and Keeping Joy in Your Homeschool | Episode 004

Nancy Manos | Finding and Keeping Joy in Your Homeschool | Episode 004What a joy to welcome my dear friend Nancy Manos to the Zan Tyler podcast this morning! Nancy homeschooled her two daughters from preschool through high school. As a wife, mom, and grandma to two adorable grandboys, Nancy has learned the true power of joy in the life of the believer and why it's a gift worth protecting. Nancy and her husband, James, live in Gilbert, Arizona. Together they served in homeschool leadership for 13 years on the board of Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE). Nancy also served as the Executive Director of AFHE for 3 1/2 years. Encouraging and equipping parents in their homeschool adventures is a passion that Nancy and I share.  Do you want to be a joy-filled homeschooling mom, but sometimes feel discouraged or overwhelmed instead? Then listen in as Nancy provides key principles for cultivating or regaining your joy. These are truths that Nancy has implemented during the wonder-filled moments of homeschooling, as well as during a tragic event that threatened her commitment to joy altogether. No matter where you are in life or what you are facing today, listen in to discover how you can find joy in your journey!LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & NANCY MANOSzantyler.com/podcast/004-nancy-manosPODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.comCONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastNancy Manos | Finding and Keeping Joy In Your Homeschool | Episode 004

Kristi Clover | Help! I’m Homeschooling and My House Is a Mess | Episode 003

Kristi Clover | Help! I'm Homeschooling and My House Is a Mess | Episode 003Welcome to the Zan Tyler Podcast! I’m your host, Zan Tyler, and on this episode we have my dear friend Kristi Clover joining us!Kristi is from sunny San Diego and has a smile that’ll light up the town. She is the author of M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem and she wants to help you find simple ways to bring more joy into your home and family life. So ask yourself, “Do you often find that you are drowning in the responsibilities of teaching your kids while trying to take care of your home? Would you like to be able to homeschool and have a fairly organized home on the same day? Does the thought of having to cook and do laundry on top of everything else put you over the edge?” If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you don’t want to miss this podcast! There is hope! Today Kristi is going to share a lot of cleaning systems and hacks that will allow you to keep your household under control while you’re homeschooling–and will give you more time with your family and friends in the process.LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & KRISTI CLOVERzantyler.com/podcast/003-kristi-cloverPODCAST SPONSORSpecial Thanks to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.comCONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastKristi Clover | Help! I'm Homeschooling and My House Is a Mess | Episode 003

Todd Wilson | Don’t be a Dream Killer | Episode 002

Todd Wilson | Don't be a Dream Killer | Episode 002Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of my longtime friends Todd Wilson. Todd and I met somewhere on the homeschooling speaking circuit years ago and we've just been best buds ever since then. Todd is a father of eight, he’s a podcaster, author, popular speaker, and just an amazing guy. Join us today as we talk about not being a dream killing, but a dream builder in your children’s lives.In this episode, we learn the importance of fanning your children’s dreams ... building them up, encouraging them, and supporting their dreams.LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE & TODD WILSONzantyler.com/podcast/002-todd-wilsonPODCAST SPONSORThank you to BJU Press Homeschoolbjupresshomeschool.comCONNECT WITH ZANzantyler.com/podcastTodd Wilson | Don't be a Dream Killer | Episode 002