(Preceded By The Old Testament Live Experience Part 1)

(Young lades ages 5 - 17 and Moms)

(young men ages 5 - 17 and Dads)

(young ladies ages 5 - 17 and Moms)

(young men ages 5 - 17 and dads)

Homeschooling is hard, parenting is hard, and marriage…well, that’s very hard. But sadly, most people don’t experience these good things because they can’t handle the hard part. They put that part off (hoping it gets easier) or avoid it.?You can handle that hard part. Come laugh with Todd as he shares how to keep your eye on the joy and experience God’s best for you.

Fifty to eighty-eight percent of young people raised in Christian homes walk away from church after age eighteen. Carl examines causes of this huge exodus, and shows us solutions to offer by starting with the Bible. Young people need to know how to stand uncompromisingly on the Bible’s authority and accuracy to answer skeptical questions of our age.

Please join me for an intimate time to share and laugh at lessons from my children. Little did I know that my homeschool journey would turn out to be more than my wife and I teach–my children would teach me! View your homeschool day less as a time to teach and muscle through, and more as a gift.

When we intentionally and consistently wash our thoughts with God’s Word and program our brain with His promises, the old neurological connections become new and we, as Paul said, replace the old man with the new man. Learn how to replace bad habits, be joyful, and instill your children with one of the most important life skills of all… renewing the mind!

In today’s ever-changing economic and social climate, parents need to find a positive way to raise their children. Rick and his wife, Kara, credit Zig Ziglar’s biblically based and scientifically sound strategies for helping them keep their children teachable through the “teenage” years. These strategies will absolutely, positively improve the relationships in your home.

Communication patterns open or close the door to connectedness. Conflict is a normal part of every relationship, yet healthy conflict resolution is not common. Simple principles help us develop this skill. Let’s review some of the basic communication principles that are foundational to successful conflict resolution.

Pre-registration required. Men can drive fast cars, bungee jump, collect power tools, and carry big black Bibles, but play it safe. God wants sons to live dangerously. But everyone from talking heads in the media to pastors in the pulpit keep repeating, “play it safe.” Dangerous living brings joy, family happiness, and real success while safe living brings worry, family failure, and heartache. Enjoy a light reception during this workshop!

Each parent and child are uniquely designed by God. To choose a curriculum or plan a year’s activities can be daunting for any parent regardless of years under their belt. Angie coaches you through crafting a unique homeschooling experience for each child with confidence and excitement for a new adventure, a grand biblical purpose, and inspiration to get you through.

The more intricately we explore human anatomy and physiology, the more obvious a planned, intelligent design of God becomes. Before the late 18th century, the purpose of science was a search for God. Join Brandee to look at specific anatomical structures and functions of the human body pointing us directly to the Creator himself, God!

Screens impact us and are here to stay. How much “screen time” is too much? What ages are appropriate? Every member of the family feels effects of them and the ubiquitous internet, whether we recognize it or not. Fortunately, there are principles to help us determine what is best. As we often come to learn, the heart of the matter is a matter of the heart.

Explore the history of cinema from a biblical worldview. Select and refine film project ideas, laying groundwork for their creative journey. Delve into the essential elements of storytelling and learn how to craft a compelling narrative that captivates audiences. Learn practical techniques and practice writing film projects.

“If On the Origin of Species was biology’s deadliest blow to supernaturalism, we may come to see A Universe From Nothing as the equivalent from cosmology.” (NY Times 03/23/12) Let’s see if this statement stands up to scrutiny. We critique the video for Dr. Krause’s book tour with Dr. Dawkins. Look at the evidence. God created everything or NOTHING created everything?

Having raised four children to lead productive adult lives, the Smiths bring real-life stories from their past to illustrate good and bad approaches to controlling kids in the family. Develop influence to reduce the struggle for control as your child matures. Effective handling at each stage of growth, toddler to teen, sets the stage for more influence. Be encouraged and inspired.

Pre-registration required. Moms, you are God’s chosen Titus 2 Mentor in your daughter’s life! Daughters, you are blessed by the Lord when having a built–in Titus 2 Woman in your life–learn from her! Many are without this blessing, so don’t take it for granted. This is a unique and intentional relationship purpose that if lived out biblically honors the Lord and benefits both mother and daughter. Enjoy teatime during this workshop!

Come join this interactive session to probe the question: How—in our confused, truth-censored, and coercive culture—does a godly dad prepare and send out a godly and confident “arrow” son to “overcome the beast” by fulfilling his life’s calling with integrity of heart, manly backbone, and skillfulness of hand?

Has this happened to you? With an adequate fixed income, your bank account empties before the bills are paid. Similarly, the daily twenty-four hours God gives us can be used for the non-essentials, and we fail to carry out God’s crucial assignments for us. Homeschooling parents, come discover important ways to avoid this serious pitfall.

Many working dads find it challenging to be involved in homeschooling their children. After all, when you’re gone for 9+ hours a day, how much time is really left? Do we really want to “do school” when dad is off work anyway? Why is their involvement so vital? Learn some tools to help them be an integral part of the homeschool journey rather than a bystander.

Discover the critical role of lighting and music in enhancing emotional impact of a film. Learn techniques of lighting to build atmosphere, and music to elevate storytelling. Gain practical knowledge about camera framing, shot composition, and essential settings to effectively capture narratives on film.

Every homeschooling family except yours has smarter kids, wiser parents, and a child in the national spelling bee. No! The truth is moms can feel that they’re letting their kids down in their education, their house is out of control, their children are beasts, and the sizzle has left their marriages. But, join Todd to unleash the power in being REAL. You’ll never be the same again.

Topics like sex, gender, and marriage can be awkward for Christian parents to nurture children to a bold biblical conviction. Equip and see past the awkwardness to the awesomeness God invests in these “private” (or not-so-private) matters. Forty-plus years of study and pastoral ministry inform Dwight’s shared wisdom. A light reception follows.

There are more attacks on Christian values, the family unit, and the pursuit of faithful righteous living now than in previous generations. We must NOT parent out of fear, but courageously equip our children to stand firm in faith and truth while trusting in the Lord! Angie dives into hard topics for this generation and encourages parents to confidently follow God’s Word.

Government, history, economics–are important to teach the next generation so they’ll be good citizens and preserve the republic. Rick, America’s Constitution Coach, shares tips and methods to incorporate Civics in a support group and encourage others as a certified Constitution Coach. Keep it fun, engage students, seek truth, and make lessons count for generations to come.

Home education has a history and a future, but that future is changing. Micro-schools, learning pods, traditional co-ops, online learning, accredited programs…the options seem endless. Kevin looks at homeschooling trends and movements. Even with changes, the heart and building blocks of homeschooling do not change. Let’s not lose our history as we move into the future.

As young people today, we need to know God and have our own personal faith grounded in the truth. Megan shares ways to pursue God’s heart and invest in this all-important relationship. Learn practical and encouraging tips on studying the Bible and understanding God’s heart. Let’s love others genuinely and in a way that brings Him glory!

Having watched their children approach life with gusto, sensing few boundaries, the Smiths share what they think made it possible to develop abilities to think outside the box and live like it! Stories and examples from Scripture make the ideas and approaches apply to your home. Let’s examine what that may look like as we all want our children to be brave.

Come engage, explore, and examine Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) potential blessings and ethical challenges. Carl recognizes God as Creator of all, including the human capacity for innovation. Discover how AI, of human ingenuity, can alleviate suffering, promote justice, and advance medical research. Harness AI for our greater good and be grounded in Christian ethics.

The Bible warns us that we will face tribulation, and exhorts us to count it all joy. In homeschooling, our faithfulness is tested and tried. Angie gives practical encouragement to stay the course through transitions in life. She shares how the trials we walk through faithfully with our family produce lasting fruit and equip children for launching into the real world!

What does it look like to be an intentional and loving sibling? How we treat siblings and interact in leading, following, encouraging, listening, sharing, and spending quality time makes a bigger impact than most of us realize. People come and go, but family stays. Let’s look at what God says.

What makes a man a man? How does a boy become a man and develop as a man? What mindsets and habits help (or hinder) becoming and being the man God created you to be?

Not everyone supports freedom. A “model bill” with restrictions on homeschooling was written for every state to adopt. Widespread publicity of tragic child abuse cases gives them gripping talking points while ignoring research about child abuse. Let’s look at where we came from, where we are, and the risks ahead, and protect homeschool freedom for generations to come.

Bullies get too much attention and take many forms. Our children can prepare for resilience in the face of opposition or attacks. You can understand their mental and emotional needs to equip them to be resilient. Training helps them face foes with strength and character, managing the fear. Dr. Smith discusses strategies for equipping your child and yourself.

Essential pre-production tasks set the stage for a successful film shoot. Learn how to create effective storyboards, develop shooting schedules, and coordinate logistics, ensuring that all aspects of a project are meticulously planned. Dive into practicalities of directing by learning how to work with actors and execute your vision on set, ultimately bringing the story to life.

Being successful in any profession depends greatly upon the ability to communicate effectively. As a leader, one must learn how to speak the language of your audience and present your message in a way that allows them to perceive and understand the exact purpose of your communication. Rick shares specific tools and skills for students and parents.

Every dreamer has a dream killer lurking in the shadows. Dream killers grow up with you. They live in your house and sometimes remind you not to take a step of faith God tells you to take.?If you listen, you miss God’s best for your life. Join Todd to revive old dreams, fan the dreams in others, and set sail for the adventure of a lifetime.

Hope is the expectation of a result based on God’s Word. It also means waiting–somewhere between the already and the not yet. How do we hope when that waiting becomes difficult? How do we have “hope as an anchor for our soul?” Brandee reminds us of Scripture and promises found in Psalm 27:13, “I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”

As managers of the home, homeschooling moms, and wives, we can blend aspects of our jurisdictions, forget them, or they rest on the back burner as we prioritize the eternal over the earthly. We have priorities, but let’s model faithfulness to bring glory to God. Be excited to be intentional in your home and to be a foundation leading to more fruitful homeschooling!

To reach the world with the Gospel, we need as many tools at our disposal as possible. One that every one of us can use is conversation! Carl uses video clips attacking Christianity and the Bible to show us how and how NOT to answer the attacks leveled against Christians. He challenges you to be both real and relevant as you talk with, not at people, and reach their hearts.

Rest and homeschool may feel like polar opposites. In the busyness of life, we often forget that busyness doesn’t equal learning, that rest doesn’t equal laziness, that learning doesn’t equal books. We can guard the quiet moments of the day to focus on what’s most important. Be encouraged as Kevin shares the common parts in light of the overarching whole.

Explore essential editing techniques to transform raw footage into a cohesive narrative. Navigate the process, working through revisions and feedback to refine a film and enhance the storytelling. Then, focus on final touches to bring a project to life, including selecting appropriate fonts and color palettes complementing the film’s aesthetic appeal.

Unlock the door to feeling successful in your homeschooling journey. Oftentimes we try extremely hard but sense no progress. Three keys can help you move forward to achieve a sense of accomplishment. Don’t worry! These simple truths help you open doors to minimize fear and maximize victory for you and your children.

So many of us are eager to avoid a challenge as if it were a horrid disease. But those that desire to change the world must learn to embrace it as a necessary guide to greatness. Eric introduces us to the historic Christian mindset toward challenges, which surely invite you to the idea of living a bit closer to the Dangerous Edge.

Faith, family, and freedoms have faded in Europe and the Americas. But God gives us a tremendous opportunity now—building islands of freedom and culture unlike anything we’ve seen! He appears to use homeschooling as a catalyst for good things. How can your family plant fruitful beautiful gardens at such a time as this? How does the gospel of Jesus Christ advance in our homes?

Family Night: Choristers performance and Dr. Dan Bellamy – using adult-size balloons to portray the story of David and Goliath. God builds dangerous men and women—unstoppable, indefatigable men and women—that don’t accept the stop signs of cultural correctness as valid reasons to slow down. But instead, they live lives according to the prerogative of heaven—driving forward when heaven’s stop light shines green. This sort of man or woman sets captives free and turns the world’s status quo on its head

If Christian parents bring their children up “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord,” what does it look like? How would Jesus do it? What if our children were with Jesus? Would they be like the Greeks and Romans, or would they be very different? Jesus focuses on faith and life, relationships and the heart, and the Word of God. Find what matters most in educating your child.

Chorale performance. James, the apostle, commissions us to consider it pure joy when we encounter difficulties and trials. There are a thousand excuses to avoid putting such a strange command into practice. As a result, we lack power intrinsic to the fervent obedient Christian life. Maybe this message can help to change that

Dads are wired different than Moms and have unique contributions when it comes to discipleship and education of their kids. Phillip will share some stories of his personal adventures over the last 20 years with his children and a few helpful tips he has learned on the journey. Learn how dads can integrate multiple subjects into real-life experience through the things they love to do.

Amidst the amazing privilege of schooling at home couples often experience a strain on their marriage. Life with toddler tantrums, and hormonal sways of tweens and teens can consume parents. How can couples balance building a healthy marriage with educating and raising well-adjusted kids? How can you make time for each other amidst the captivity of activity? Rhonda Stoppe knows––she’s been there and she’s here to help you discover how your marriage can not only survive but thrive amidst the pressures of parenting and homeschooling. In this seminar, Rhonda’s real and engaging insights will help you realize you are not alone––and give you hope. Come learn valuable and practical insights for building a no-regrets marriage, taken from Rhonda’s latest book: The Marriage Mentor-Becoming the Couple You Long to Be (Harvest House). Visit NoRegretsWoman.com to watch FREE marriage mentoring videos with Steve & Rhonda’s and to watch the Stoppe’s interview with Focus on the Family.

King Albert of Belgium is an unsung hero of the past century. His actions in World War I model a spiritual decisiveness that is strangely lacking from rank-and-file Christians of our day. He stood against evil and refused to back down even at great cost to his life and homeland.

Every parent wants their young adult to become, well, just that – an adult. And in the midst of a generation steeped in extended adolescence, we earnestly hope our young people grow into brave, joyful, self-directed, hard-working, and healthy young adults with great relationships and a great vision for the future. But in an age where those both over and under 18 struggle with purpose, direction, relationships, responsibility, and unique if not unprecedented challenges, “adulting” has become more of a byword for something young people really don’t want to embrace. This two-part series suggests a different approach to the adventure of adulthood – one that opens the door to a life of impact, purpose, and thriving. Part I explains why the ability to ask good questions in a culture of assumptions is so powerful, why action is such a powerful catalyst for young people, and why understanding what we were designed for is foundational to everything else we do.

Why should anyone believe the Bible? If you think you’re about to hear about a bunch of evidences or arguments for the truth of Scripture, you’re in for quite a surprise….because it’s not about evidences, and it’s not about arguments. Basically, it’s not about you at all.

Ever feel like you are trying to explain a concept to your children and their minds are?somewhere far away???Do you feel?discouraged when they?act like school is a drudge? To help them fulfill their life calling, we must develop a specific plan for training each one. Come and learn how to work “with” the uniqueness of your child. Escape the bondage of expectations and set your child free to pursue his passions and be the whole person God wants him to be.

In this session we define “science”, and illustrate the scientific method of problem solving. In the light of true science, the three main concepts that the theory of evolution is based upon are examined and shown to be faith-based rather than science-based. The purpose of this session is not only to show that science does not support evolutionary theory, but also to give Christians some “tools” with which to combat the theory.