Zan Tyler Podcast: Thriving in Your Homeschool

The Surprising Reason Your Child Can’t Focus | Heather Haupt | Ep. 186

What if your child’s constant movement is actually part of how they learn? Zan and Heather Haupt, author and homeschool mom of five, unpack the connection between movement and the brain — and why short, intentional breaks can unlock focus and cut through frustration in minutes. Heather shares practical ideas that help kids reset quickly without derailing your homeschool day. Discover simple tools to make your homeschooling more effective, more peaceful, and joyful even in the hardest stretch of the year.
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Are We Raising Boys to Sit Still … or to Stand Strong? | Heather Haupt | Ep. 185

Are we raising boys to sit still—or to stand strong? Zan and homeschool mom Heather Haupt tackle what it really looks like to raise sons with courage, honor, and purpose. Drawing from her book Knights in Training, Heather shares how imagination, faith, and intentional training shape boys into men who defend truth and live with integrity. Boys are wired for movement, challenge, and meaning—and when we understand that, they flourish. And while this conversation centers on sons, the vision for character applies to every child.
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Extraordinary at Ordinary Things: Rethinking Success After Homeschooling | Jonathan Brush | Ep. 184

What if the real goal isn’t success as culture defines it? Zan welcomes Jonathan Brush, founder of Unbound and homeschool dad of eight, who is reimagining what it means to launch well-equipped adults. Jonathan explains why being extraordinary at ordinary things—taking full responsibility for life, prioritizing relationships, and learning to create real value—forms a deeper, more durable foundation than success alone can provide. Discover how Unbound trains young adults to live resiliently in light of eternity and step into adulthood with clarity and purpose.
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Holding on Without Clinging: Raising Kids Anchored in Christ | Meeke Addison | Ep. 183

How do you protect your children without clinging too tightly? Zan and Meeke Addison, homeschool mom of six (soon to be seven), talk through the daily tension of raising children anchored in Christ while preparing them to engage a culture that often pushes back against biblical truth. They wrestle with the pressures of social media, the challenge of releasing children as they grow, and the importance of trusting the Holy Spirit more than our own control. Meeke also shares how BJU Press Homeschool has come alongside her family, reducing the overwhelm, and providing a solid biblical worldview woven throughout their curriculum. Discover how to parent with conviction and grace—holding firm to truth while placing your children in God’s hands.
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Kitchen Table Conversations You Can’t Afford to Skip | Meeke Addison | Ep. 182

What if the conversations around your kitchen table are some of the most important moments in your homeschool? Zan and Meeke Addison, homeschool mom and cultural commentator, talk about raising children with discernment and faith in a noisy, media-saturated culture. They explore the role of parental influence, how everyday conversations shape a biblical worldview, and why shared meals create natural space for discipleship. Be encouraged to slow down, fight for meaningful connection, and intentionally disciple hearts through the conversations you’re already having.
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Am I Ruining My Kids? The Homeschool Fear No One Talks About | Nancy Manos | Ep. 181

Are doubts stealing your homeschool joy? Am I doing enough? Am I ruining my kids? Zan and veteran homeschool mom Nancy Manos confront the fears that quietly undermine homeschooling families. Through honest stories and battle-tested wisdom, they challenge comparison, name the real cost of homeschooling, and point moms back to God’s faithful equipping. Be encouraged to walk forward with confidence, protect your homeschool freedom, and reclaim joy in the work God has entrusted to you.
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What If Homeschooling Were Illegal? | Clarisa Loparo | Ep. 180

What would you do if the freedom to homeschool your children suddenly disappeared? Zan talks with Clarisa Loparo, a veteran homeschool mom and international advocate, about what she’s witnessing across Latin America, where homeschool freedom is growing in places like Puerto Rico and forbidden in countries like Venezuela. Together they reflect on why parental rights matter, what American homeschoolers often take for granted, and how faith sustains families educating their children under pressure. Be encouraged to steward your homeschool freedom wisely and pray for families who are trusting God as they educate their children under tremendous pressure.
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Why Homeschooling Works (Even When You're Tired) | Caleb Price | Ep. 179

What if homeschooling doesn’t have to look like school at home—and never was meant to? Zan and co-host Caleb Price encourage weary and wondering parents with a fresh look at why homeschooling works, especially when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or starting midyear. From flexibility and play to long-term vision and faith, this conversation reframes what truly matters. Be reminded of your why and encouraged to keep building a homeschool that fits your child and your family.
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The Constant Cost of Homeschool Freedom: The Fight Isn’t Over | Mike Farris | Ep. 178

What does it really cost to keep homeschool freedom alive? Zan welcomes longtime friend and homeschool freedom pioneer Mike Farris for a timely conversation about where home education stands in 2026. Together they reflect on recent legislative threats, hard-won battles, and the sobering truth that freedom disappears when families stop paying attention. Be encouraged to stay engaged, tell the story of freedom well, and guard what generations before you fought to secure.
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Real-Life Christmas: The Good, the Messy, the Meaningful | Joe Tyler | Ep. 177

What makes a Christmas truly meaningful when expectations don't always line up with reality? In this special Christmas episode, Zan is joined by her husband Joe and producer Caleb for a genuine, laughter-filled conversation about family traditions, imperfect holidays, and the surprising joy of serving others. Through stories of Cookie Camp and widow baskets, they reflect on releasing the “perfect” holiday. Be encouraged to hold your people close and create meaningful memories right where you are this Christmas.
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