Zan Tyler Podcast: Thriving in Your Homeschool

Homeschooling and Character Training Go Hand-in-Hand | Dr. Kathy Koch | Ep. 070

Join Dr. Kathy Koch and Zan as they discuss why character training is so important in the lives of our children. As Dr. Kathy says, “Character matters, and it determines destiny.” At the basis of character training is the commitment to know our children, to study them–and understand what their strengths and weaknesses are, what makes them feel alive and what discourages them. Kids have to feel known. They have to feel visible and acknowledged in our space for who they are. It's so significant. This is the bedrock of excellent parenting–and excellent parenting leads to excellent homeschooling. You're sure to be encouraged by this uplifting conversation!SHOW NOTEShttps://zantyler.com/podcast/070-kathy-kochLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcastHomeschooling and Character Training Go Hand-in-Hand | Dr. Kathy Koch | Ep. 070

Homeschooling + Time Outside = Transformed, Happy Children (Part 2) | Ginny Yurich | Ep. 069

Do you feel the pressure to make sure your kids are occupied every minute? Zan and Ginny Yurich discuss the surprisingly incredible value of letting your kids be bored. By giving children plenty of time to play, explore, discover, build, and create, they learn to use their imaginations to come up with innovative activities and solutions. Intentionally creating space and margins in your children’s lives allows them to take risks, develop grit and resilience, and learn to love life. This sets them up for success in an ever-changing world. You don’t want to miss this message of hope for your homeschooling family!SHOW NOTESzantyler.com/podcast/069-ginny-yurichLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcastHomeschooling + Time Outside = Transformed, Happy Children (Part 2) | Ginny Yurich | Ep. 069

Homeschooling + Time Outside = Transformed, Happy Children | Ginny Yurich | Ep. 068

Do you ever feel like you’re failing your kids? Join Zan and Ginny Yurich for an uplifting conversation that's sure to breathe new life into your homeschool. Ginny shares her own experience as a struggling mom—until she discovered the transformational power of spending time outside. Society used to be naturally geared toward preserving childhood. Not anymore. By adding lots of time outdoors and hours of endless play into your family’s schedule, you are giving the gift of childhood to your kids of all ages, while strengthening family connections, fostering creativity, and enhancing cognitive development. You can thrive in your homeschool!SHOW NOTESzantyler.com/podcast/068-ginny-yurichLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcastHomeschooling + Time Outside = Transformed, Happy Children | Ginny Yurich | Ep. 068

Jonathan Brush | Unbound: Project-Based Education for Homeschool Success and Beyond | Ep. 067

In this episode, Zan sits down with Jonathan Brush to explore the benefits of skills-based education and project-based learning to help young people thrive. Jonathan shares valuable insights about the importance of recognizing individual worth and fostering healthy, collaborative relationships. Jonathan shares about the Unbound program for high school and college-age students, a Christian alternative to traditional education. SHOW NOTESzantyler.com/podcast/067-jonathan-brushLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcastJonathan Brush | Unbound: Project-Based Education for Homeschool Success and Beyond | Ep. 067

Michelle Staton | Building Bridges: Homeschoolers & Lawmakers Working Together for Freedom | Ep. 066

Have you wondered how to get involved in the cause of  homeschool freedom? In this insightful conversation, Zan and Michelle Staton discuss the importance of homeschool advocacy. You’ll learn about effectively communicating with your legislators, the impact of grassroots activism, and the need to maintain homeschool freedom. Michelle shares her own experiences with volunteering and how she instills a love for freedom in her children. Get ready for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that highlights the crucial role homeschooling families play in shaping our communities and protecting our freedoms.SHOW NOTESzantyler.com/podcast/066-michelle-statonLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcastMichelle Staton | Building Bridges: Homeschoolers & Lawmakers Working Together for Freedom | Ep. 066

Michelle Staton | Compelling Reasons to Take the Homeschool Plunge | Ep. 065

Sometimes the decision to teach your children at home can be more difficult than the homeschooling itself. Join us as Michelle Staton shares with Zan the hurdles she faced in deciding whether to homeschool. When she finally made the plunge to homeschool, she discovered how much she values the focused academics, healthy socialization, and the robust community her children experience. Michelle has also discovered the benefit of having grandparents involved, and the ability to make service a key part of their lives—and she has never looked back.SHOW NOTESzantyler.com/podcast/065-michelle-statonLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcastMichelle Staton | Compelling Reasons to Take the Homeschool Plunge | Ep. 065

Xochitl Puga | From Scared to Prepared: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Homeschooling | Ep. 064

SHOW NOTESzantyler.com/podcast/064-xochitl-pugaLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcastXochitl Puga | From Scared to Prepared: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Homeschooling | Ep. 064

Tammy Wood | The Homeschool Adoption Journey That Began with the Prayers of a 5-Year-Old - Pt 2 | Ep. 063

Don’t miss part two of this inspiring conversation! Zan and her long-time friend and neighbor, Tammy Wood, discuss how God's guidance and provision have played a vital role in the lives of both their families. Tammy shares about their incredible journey of adoption and the importance of building compassion in children She encourages us to raise children with a heart to work according to their abilities, understanding that they are working towards adulthood. Finally, remember that  there is no substitute for prayer, and God has a vision for each of your children.SHOW NOTESzantyler.com/podcast/063-tammy-woodLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcastTammy Wood | The Homeschool Adoption Journey That Began with the Prayers of a 5-Year-Old - Pt 2 | Ep. 063

Tammy Wood | The Homeschooling Adoption Journey that Began with the Prayers of a Five-Year-Old | Ep. 062

When Lucinda, Tammy Wood’s 5-year-old daughter, heard a medical doctor who had visited orphanages in China and saw the pictures he shared of the children there, she declared to her mom, “You must go to China and get those children!” Lucinda enlisted her older sister to pray with her, and eight years later the Woods adopted their first daughter from China. They adopted four more Asian children during the course of the next several years. Join Zan and Tammy for this inspiring conversation about the Wood family’s adoption story, their homeschooling journey, and the amazing faithfulness of God.SHOW NOTESzantyler.com/podcast/062-tammy-woodLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcastTammy Wood | The Homeschooling Adoption Journey that Began with the Prayers of a Five-Year-Old | Ep. 062

Yvonne Strachan | Unleashing Potential: Homeschool Strategies for Disabilities, College, and More | Ep. 061

Do you have a child that learns differently or has special needs? Yvonne Strachan helps us relax and realize that every child possesses unique strengths that can make a profound impact on others. She emphasizes the significance of teaching children a biblical worldview and turning to the Bible for answers to life's questions. Yvonne also shares her insights on maintaining focus and setting priorities amidst the myriad responsibilities of homeschooling. And she explains why the BJU Press Homeschool curriculum has been an instrumental part of her children's education.SHOW NOTESzantyler.com/podcast/061-yvonne-strachanLISTEN AND SUBSCRIBEJoin Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZjfXnWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIALWebsite: https://zantyler.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschoolYvonne Strachan | Unleashing Potential: Homeschool Strategies for Disabilities, College, and More | Ep. 061