Raising Readers in a Digital Age with Lisa Bailey
Blessings and Motherhood
"Your children need you to love them. They need to know they are worthy of your time—that they are not a distraction from the important work you're doing, but they ARE the important work." Lisa Bailey shares this profound insight and more from her 21-year homeschooling journey. Discover her ingenious "Hot Chocolate Coffee Break" technique that transformed her parenting, gain perspective on raising children amidst today's digital distractions, and learn why relationship-building trumps educational perfection. Plus, stay for the exciting announcement that's bringing these two beloved podcasts...
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Navigating Big Feelings
Blessings and Motherhood
Looking for insights on emotional intelligence and parenting? Join Delise for a fascinating conversation with Noble Gibbons, the "EQ Gangster"! From West Point graduate to emotional intelligence coach, Noble shares his personal journey from being emotionally unaware to helping others develop emotional literacy. Learn practical tools like the "Gorilla APE" method and discover how to create an emotionally safe environment for your children - all while applying classical education principles to emotional growth. Mark your calendar for the 2025 National Commencement, May 16-17,...
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Keep it Simple! Essential Tips for Homeschooling with Jill Philbrick
Blessings and Motherhood
Can a simple stick in the sand really be all you need to teach your child? In this illuminating episode, Delise welcomes back special guest Jill Philbrick, a veteran homeschooling mom and long-time member of the Classical Conversations community. In this heartwarming episode, Jill shares her wisdom on finding God's presence in everyday moments through what she calls the "treasure hunt" of daily life. From examining rocks with curious children to discovering the beauty in simple teaching tools, Jill explores the powerful concept of "stick and sand" - a back-to-basics approach to education that...
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Speaking the Truth in Love with Lisa Whittle
Blessings and Motherhood
"Is it possible to over-emphasize Jesus to your kids?" Author Lisa Whittle tackles this provocative question and more in a candid conversation about faith-filled parenting. From launching adult children to teaching truth in love, Lisa shares hard-won wisdom from her motherhood journey while offering a sneak peek at her upcoming "Body and Soul" project that challenges cultural messages about our bodies through a biblical lens. https://www.lisawhittle.com/
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Falling In Love with The Arts with Courtney Sanford
Blessings and Motherhood
Looking for ways to nurture your child's creativity without stifling their natural genius? Join host Delise as she interviews Courtney Sanford, founder of The Delightful Art Co. and author of "Marvelous to Behold." A former graphic designer turned homeschool mom, Courtney shares her journey of integrating art education with classical learning, discusses creative approaches to teaching art to different types of learners, and offers practical advice for parents wanting to cultivate creativity in their children. https://www.delightfulartco.com/ Mark your calendar for the 2025 National...
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Is This Goodbye?
Blessings and Motherhood
Big changes are coming to Blessings and Motherhood! Join hosts Delise and Jenny as they reminisce about favorite past episodes - from homeschooling wisdom with Jennifer Courtney to navigating family rhythms with Michelle Oliver - and share important updates about the future of the podcast. Mark your calendar for the 2025 National Commencement, May 16-17, 2025, in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! This is a time for Classical Conversations families from around the nation to celebrate the hard work with fellow families on the homeschooling journey. Register at...
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Dear Santa... Please Check 'Yes' or 'No' (Re-Air)
Blessings and Motherhood
In this special replay episode, co-hosts Delise and Ginny discuss different approaches to handling Santa Claus in Christian households. Using classical tools of learning, they explore personal experiences, faith perspectives, and how each family navigates the balance between holiday magic and biblical truth. The hosts share updates on how their approaches have evolved since the original episode aired last Christmas, including handling children's questions and maintaining wonder while staying true to their values. Mark your calendar for the 2025 National Commencement, May 16-17, 2025,...
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How To Be Thankful In A Difficult Season
Blessings and Motherhood
How do you find gratitude when you're struggling? Ginny and Delise explore finding thankfulness in difficult seasons. Through meaningful Scripture passages from Nahum to James, they share personal experiences about waiting on God's timing, learning to be quick to listen but slow to speak, and the importance of community during challenging times. A perfect listen for anyone needing a reminder that the Lord remains good, even when circumstances feel anything but. Mark your calendar for the 2025 National Commencement, May 16-17, 2025, in sunny Southern Pines, North Carolina! This is...
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What Every Mom Needs to Know with Amanda of Able Moms
Blessings and Motherhood
When a routine grocery store trip turned into a mother's worst nightmare, it launched a mission to protect children from trafficking. Join us as Amanda Florczykowski shares her harrowing close call with child traffickers and how it inspired her to found Able Moms International and Vigilant Families. Now pursuing a master's in neuroscience and trauma, Amanda offers practical safety tips for parents while emphasizing the power of faith-based community in preventing exploitation. Celebrating together! Has your student or community done something noteworthy? We are collecting...
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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Blessings and Motherhood
Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is Halloween bad for Christians? This is a conversation moms have with their families and friends every year. So today, Ginny Tran and Delise Germond are using the 15 Tools of Classical Learning to discuss their views on this area of Christian liberty. Please note that the thoughts expressed here are not intended to represent Classical Conversations as a company, but rather their personal views and approaches at this time. Thanks for joining in the conversation as we navigate the beautiful challenges of parenting, looking to Jesus each step of the...
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