Georgia Home Education Association

Recordings Listing

Conference:

Atlanta, GA
Thursday - Saturday
Jun. 5 through 7, 2014

2014 GHEA Annual Conference

Presented by: Georgia Home Education Association

Many families have a strong emphasis on obedience and their kids do quite well, but God instructs children to learn to obey and honor. This session unpacks the biblical concept of honor in practical terms. God uses the term honor in nine different commands. Honor is a relationship term that can change the culture in your home, teaching kids to consider the needs of others and take initiative to go beyond what’s expected. Parents will learn how honor changes people and how to give children a vision for growing in this area of the heart.

People of all ages are captivated by dinosaurs. Unfortunately, evolutionists use dinosaurs to indoctrinate the young and the old with an earth history that includes millions of years but has no room for the Bible. This presentation will show the power of a person’s starting assumptions (or “worldview”) when interpreting past events, and will define the different types of sciences used in investigating the world around us, with a thorough exploration of these enigmatic lizards. Let’s take dinosaurs to the Bible and see what God’s word has to say about them!

ID: 1407
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

A session for parents who are just beginning to home school or just beginning academic work with their young children. Particularly good for those who have home schooled for less than three years or for veterans who need a boost. Practical advice covering many aspects of home schooling.

ID: 1408
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

You have a choice when it comes to your family. You can live a normal, boring life like everyone else, or you can choose to place your family at the center of a continually unfolding story full of drama, challenges, missions, and adventure. Jonathan will teach you how to create and build your own Family Adventure Company. Come discover why adventures are worth the danger, and the thrill of leading your family in living a story that is filled with excitement, purpose and meaning. Think carefully before you attend! It will be impossible to leave this session and remain satisfied with being a “normal” family!

ID: 1412
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

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 faithbased 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.

ID: 1413
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

In a culture sedated by images that deaden our senses and rob us of who we are created to be, a new trend is beginning to raise up powerful young leaders who are readers. Join Mark as he exposes the damaging effects that certain kinds of media, electronic games, and literature, have on the brain, the conscience, the imagination, and one’s moral and spiritual development and how certain types of literature have a direct influence upon one’s value system and powers of discernment. Most importantly, he will introduce initiatives that ignite motivation, revive the imagination, build character, and inspire excellence. If you haven’t heard this true story that changed a apathetic reader into a publisher, you won’t want to miss this!

ID: 1414
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

This workshop offers practical resources, lists of materials, and curricula in order to help equip you as you work with a struggling learner in your home school. Multi-sensory teaching methods, direct instruction, and modeled teaching, as well as ideas for designing a unique home instruction program tailored to your child’s specific challenges. (Strategies helpful to teaching reading are presented in this session.)

ID: 1416
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

Would you like to bring your teenager home from a traditional school, but you aren’t sure where to start? Would your teen really like to learn, but is constrained by traditional methods and classrooms? Are you currently homeschooling your high schooler, but need some direction? Are you home schooling a middle school child and want to begin to prepare for high school? This workshop provides the basics in preparing and conducting high school classes for your homeschooler, including requirements, what to teach and when.

What’s your next step? What will you do after graduation? What’s your plan!? Have you heard any of these questions recently? Maybe you are the one asking yourself these questions. The years between the ages of 16 and 22 are full of transition and change, but they are also full of potential and exciting opportunities that can have a major impact on the rest of your life. This session will teach you how to break down this period of your life into three key planning areas and then map out a plan in each area that helps you make the most of your time, gifts, and opportunities. Come learn how to uncover the unique purpose God has given you to pursue, gain the skills you need to accomplish those goals, and launch into your future with confidence and passion.

ID: 1421
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

Learn the difference between a heart-based approach to child training and simple behavior modification. Although commonly practiced, behavior modification has significant weaknesses. A heart-based approach reaches children in ways that address their tendencies, motivations, and patterns in life. It’s so much more powerful and the practical tools shared in this session will give you great insight into the makeup of a child and how kids change. Five points will be shared to help the parent develop a heart-based strategy for any child.

A powerful and attention-grabbing presentation on the vital importance of the Bible’s history in Genesis: how it is foundational to the Gospel and relevant to our world and society. The authority of the Bible is paramount. Items of scientific evidence are woven into the presentation in a way that is easily understood by the layperson, as is the Gospel message. Christians are motivated to become armed and equipped to be able to ‘give an answer’ and to be vastly more effective at personal evangelism. In addition, their own personal faith is strengthened. Non-Christians are challenged to see the issues in a different light, and at the same time get salvation-relevant information which an ‘evidence-only’ talk would not provide.

ID: 1423
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

Brain Balance is an after school program utilizing the latest brain research to help children with Learning Disorders like ADHD, Asperger’s, Dyslexia, and Autism to function better academically, socially, and behaviorally. Research shows that children with these labels have areas of brain underconnectivity, especially between the right and left hemispheres. One of the two hemispheres of the Brain has become STRONGER AND FASTER and the other has become WEAKER AND SLOWER. When this happens the two hemispheres become functionally disconnected and are unable to communicate effectively. The characteristics of the stronger, faster hemisphere become amplified while the characteristics of the weaker, slower hemisphere are muted. This lack of balance translates into the noticeable academic, social and behavioral problems that these children exhibit. Come learn how the Brain Balance Program™ identifies and improves areas of Brain Underconnectivity to give your child their best chance at success.

ID: 1424
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

In a 21st century world, parents need the tools to keep up with the technology that their children are using. Our seminar gives relevant information about why and how to protect children on the internet, on smart devices, and technology in general. Understanding what parents need to protect their children from is the first step. The tools provided offer parents practical methods with tested and useful products. The Lopez’ are Life Coaches who specialize in marriage conflict and crisis resolution and internet safety.

ID: 1429
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

Between the ages of 10-20 your son or daughter will make the transition from child to adult. Along the way there are some significant and easily identified milestones and transitions. This is also a time where the right kind of training can pay multi-generational dividends. This session will give you a year by year plan for training and equipping your child for the rest of their life, and will show you how to create your family’s own unique ceremonies and rites of passage to recognize and celebrate the growth and accomplishments in these ten crucial years.

ID: 1430
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

Does your child have a learning disability or perhaps severe special needs? Have you pulled your child out of public school where he used to have an IEP (individual education plan)? Participants will learn the purposes and benefits of writing an SEP, student education plan, the homeschool version of an IEP. This workshop also provides guidance in how to draft an SEP. Participants will look at sample student education plans, receive a template of a Student Education Plan, and a resource list of books that will assist them in drafting their own homeschool student education plan.

ID: 1431
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

When to cuddle and when to correct? Is the behavior a lack of training, an emotional problem or a sin issue? These are real, important, critical questions. Training our children should be intentional. It is more than simply going through life and addressing problems or victories as they arise. It is more than being concerned about behaviors that you see. The Razvis share how to tackle these important questions and implement training that has a long term eternal outlook.

When Drew Perry was 18, he became a real estate investor and brought his very educated dad home from corporate America in just three years by selling houses on eBay. Now, all four brothers work together in a family business. To learn how Wendell and Rhea Perry educated their 7 children to focus on living simply, glorifying God and building financial freedom while doing what they love, don’t miss this exciting story, complete with pictures!

ID: 1436
Friday;
Jun. 6, 2014
$3.00

One only has to listen to discover the heart of a child. Our goal as parents is to reach the heart, rather than simply realign behavior. Too often, we depend on rules as the primary enforcer of behavior. Rules can change behavior, but they can’t change the heart. When parents begin to discern the difference between character flaws and purposeful disobedience, they will implement a gentler approach to reaching and understanding their children. As a result, children will more willingly admit their faults and seek help from those they love. Children need to hear the beating of our hearts rather than the beating of our voices. Join Mark as he relates his experience as a shepherd and the important lesson that you don’t become a shepherd just because you own sheep.

ID: 1437
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

ID: 1438
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

Why is it that almost half of college graduates can’t find a job? What’s missing? What does a student really need to learn between the ages of sixteen and twenty two to be ready for “real life”? Everyone focuses on academics, but you need more than academic ability to be fully equipped for the challenges and responsibilities of adulthood. In this session Jonathan will guide you through the seven essential skills and abilities that are crucial for successfully launching into adulthood. This time of life is a unique time, offering amazing possibilities. Come learn how to maximize this time, focus on the essentials, and be prepared and equipped for extraordinary success!

ID: 1439
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

Based on the life of Ehud the Benjamite, Mark will unveil the unique strategy that God and his parents used to prepare him to become a skilled and strategic warrior, confident leader, and a skillful entrepreneur. In this seminar we will look at the assessment of a child’s natural abilities and the instructive insights that are necessary to cultivate in each child, teen, and passionate pursuit of excellence in every area of life. This seminar promises to be an eye opener for all ages—in more ways than you expect; but in a way you will never forget! If time allows we will also take parents behind the scenes to see what inspired and motivated the great minds of Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Einstein, Edison, and the more modern creativity of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and the Beatles. They all had something in common--something available to all! Join Mark and be convinced that “Everyday you are becoming who you will be forever.”

ID: 1440
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

This workshop will provide tips for parents who want to provide a quality, early intervention preschool program for their little ones at home.

ID: 1441
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

How much of what your child does do you really need to keep? For how long? Why? This workshop will give youpractical, inexpensive, proven ideas for keeping only what you need to prepare transcripts and portfolios for college and other post-high school options.

Have you ever considered the benefits of having a box full of tools to enhance your marriage? Just like every building project needs the right tools for successful construction, so a marriage benefits from effective tools to keep it growing in the right direction. Greg and Connie Brezina will be discussing some of these communication tools with plenty of real life examples to encourage those who desire their marriage to be everything God has designed it to be.

ID: 1446
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

With fascinating illustrations, this session contrasts the evolution model with the creation model from a historic standpoint through a look at what many ancient cultures were able to accomplish. It contrasts some of these civilizations to our own.

ID: 1447
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

Attitudes affect much of our lives, including the relationships we have in the home. Sometimes children have bad attitudes about instructions, authority, schoolwork, or even about the family itself. Unfortunately, many parents focus only on the behavior and don’t help children deal with the underlying heart issues. Learn to recognize thinking errors that lead to bad attitudes, see why it’s important to address emotions in the family. In this session, parents will learn proactive and corrective strategies for addressing bad attitudes in family life.

ID: 1448
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

Real power to elicit change in behavior comes through recognizing and training the underlying belief systems that drive our behaviors. In this session, Ben and Ann Marie Brezina will describe a Biblical view of ourselves as parents and relate practical examples of how focusing on identity can empower us and our children towards healthy relationships and Christ-like behavior.

Are you confused about the accreditation issue? Are you convinced that colleges will only accept your child if you use an accredited program? This workshop clears away the confusion of the accreditation myth and gives clear direction for navigating the path to college and other post-high school options, including Dual Enrollment.

This presentation is for those who are thinking: “What is the 100% guaranteed way for parents to get their children to make wise and thoughtful decisions?” Most parents have a secret fear of watching their children grow up to make poor, purposeless choices. You are not alone. When speaking with young adults, we find that many of them feel overwhelmed by the amount of choices they face. However, parents can walk with their children through these decisions, not by knowing the future, but through exploring their child’s life purpose by asking the right questions.

ID: 1454
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

Could you explain where the water for a world-wide flood would have come from, and where it all went?! Understanding the flood (the purpose, the causes, the aftermath and the evidence) is very important to a biblically sound creation model. This session covers all the basics about this event, and also includes a video and PowerPoint presentation on the “Hydroplate Theory”, a biblically accurate and scientifically feasible portrayal of the “how” of the flood event.

ID: 1455
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

Join Mark as he reveals an unusual passage of Scripture that is rarely preached or talked about. Twice God the Father speaks about His Son—once at His Son’s baptism and then three years later on top of a mountain. The second time He speaks he repeats what he said the first time but adds one significant component that is essential for all parents—“Listen to him.” Once you learn what this means, you will approach your children with a more purposeful plan that will cultivate their identity, confirm your love, be encouraged by your pleasure in them, and possess the confidence and authority that has been bestowed upon them. As always some of the most powerful teaching on parenting is right before our eyes. (Hebrews 5:8; David and javelins; Joseph, Daniel, Abraham, Moses, Peter: a servant and apostle—switched roles)

ID: 1456
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

Do you ever wonder. “Are we really on the right track?” Most likely, the answer to that question is, “Yes!” It is very possible that progress is being made, but not the way in which you are hoping or expecting. In this workshop, Krisa points out the sometimes forgotten areas of progress, and also provides some teaching strategies, assessment ideas, and other resources that will help you “keep up the good fight” when it seems your efforts are in vain.

Just what it says: the nitty-gritty of these areas of post-high school – how to maneuver the maze of matriculation!

ID: 1458
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

Faithfully having a time for daily family Bible study and worship will transform your family, supercharge your faith,and can completely change your life. Planning and leading a daily family Bible study is simple, doesn’t require and specialized theological training, and will yield benefits beyond what you can imagine. Come hear Jonathan share about how his life, and the life of his family, has been transformed by one simple discipline. You will leave equipped to change your family dramatically!

ID: 1460
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.00

A hot topic for today! This session provides a biblical alternative to the standard explanation for these creatures,and answers the basic questions everyone has on the subject - What were dinosaurs? When did they really live? What really happened to them? Does the Bible talk about

Parents who have challenging children need specific tools for working with these kids. This session offers hope and encouragement to parents who desperately need it. In this session parents will understand how raising the character threshold can help kids do the right thing. Attendees will learn to use an Action Plan Worksheet to develop a unique plan for their child. Parents gain hope and encourage by learning a biblical plan to work with a challenging child.

Parents who have challenging children need specific tools for working with these kids. This session offers hope and encouragement to parents who desperately need it. In this session parents will understand how raising the character threshold can help kids do the right thing.

ID: 1465
Saturday;
Jun. 7, 2014
$3.50

This is one of the most breathtaking and perplexing sites in the USA. Standard geological explanations for its formation are wrong, and most creationists have overlooked some major pieces of the puzzle. Amazingly, what carved the canyon also explains most of the fascinating geological features in the entire area (e.g. Monument Valley, The Petrified Forest, Canyonlands & Arches, Canyon de Chelley, etc.). Furthermore, they all formed very quickly! What happened?!

Come and discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching composition that really works. Usingthis program, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports and essays with style. This workshop will give you an overview of the program and show you how you can get started.