Master Books Podcast

The Master Books podcast will strengthen your biblical worldview and the faith of your family as we host conversations about homeschooling for the real world, the latest Creation science research, and Christian apologetics. In a world increasingly at war with God, we are publishing to partner with you to disciple your family, the Church, and the nations.

Inspiring, Character-Building Stories from History: 4th-8th Grade Readers with Author, Marilyn Boyer 04/15/2024

Who Am I? Simple, Biblical Truths Solve Our Culture’s Identity Crisis with Martyn Iles 04/01/2024

Who Am I? Simple, Biblical Truths Solve Our Culture’s Identity Crisis with Martyn Iles Welcome to the Master Books podcast! In today's episode, we delve into the insightful world of identity and culture with Martyn Iles, the Executive CEO of Answers in Genesis. Our focus revolves around his latest book titled . In Who Am I?, Martyn Iles boldly addresses the contemporary shift towards self-created identity, offering truth and hope rooted in God’s Word. This book serves as a double-edged sword of biblical truth, cutting through the layers of deception prevalent in our culture today. Whether utilized in family devotions, Bible study groups, or evangelical gatherings, Who Am I? equips readers to reclaim a firmly rooted biblical understanding of identity. Designed with modern aesthetics and reader-friendly formatting, this critical Christian resource beckons individuals to delve into the transformative power of Christ's work on the Cross. Join us as we explore the profound insights and practical wisdom found within the pages of Who Am I? with Martyn Iles. TimeStamps: 2:56 - Martyn shares his new role as Executive CEO at Answers in Genesis and his background as a lawyer who worked on religious freedom cases. He also took biblical truth into the public square with grass roots movements and a youth training program for biblical worldview. 5:20 - Book quote: "We are trapped by a morbid obsession with self, personality, well-being, and the unending quest to find out what makes us tick." 5:39 - How does the self-created worldview lead to self worship? Martyn shares how this worldview negatively impacts our acceptance of the gospel of Jesus Christ as good news. 12:13 - The "self" and a narcissistic inclination creates a worldview 12:29 - A self-created worldview often leads to depression, social anxiety, increased rates of suicide, and their need of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 12:54 - Is self good or bad? 13:37 - The Bible warns us about the self. 13:45 - Jesus says in Mark chapter 7 - the things that defile a person come from within or out of the heart of man. And then He lists 14 really grave sins. 14:30 - Martyn addresses the sin of pride and the celebration of it happening now in our culture with no hint of shame. 15:32 - Survey shows that less than 30% of the people polled strongly believed that lying is always wrong. 16:50 - For someone beholden to the identity theory of life, the best hope they have is found in how they feel about themselves. Only 40% of young people state that they feel good about themselves. 17:43 - Martyn shares what the identity theory of life does to our attitude about the gospel. The gospel is only for those who need a Savior. 18:15 - The identity theory is as opposite to the gospel as anything ever could be. 19:58 - Self Esteem: As the culture moves further and further away from Christian foundations,self esteem becomes self-worship. Links: /episode/index/show/24a73732-df5b-4257-a6e5-2e7d5267627f/id/30615833

The History of Holy Week: Remembering & Honoring the Cross & the Christ 03/18/2024

The History of Holy Week: Remembering & Honoring the Cross & the Christ Welcome to the Master Books podcast, a resource for Christian families seeking to disciple their families through biblical homeschooling. In this episode, author Angela O’Dell shares the history of Holy Week from her heart and her world history curriculum series, . Gather the family to watch or listen to this show and deepen their understanding of Holy Week and its profound significance as the climax of all human history. Key Questions Answered Include: 2:30 – What year in world history did Holy Week take place? 3:50 – How is Holy Week the climax of human history? 10:24 - When did the Passover start according to Biblical history? How does prophecy in the Old Testament relate to Holy Week? 15:58 - Which specific events during Holy Week are crucial to understanding Jesus' death and resurrection? 21:28 - Why is it so important to understand the type of death Jesus suffered on our behalf? Additionally, Angela explains: The profound significance of the four major events of world history: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. The biblical origins of Passover and its connection to Holy Week as foretold in Old Testament prophecy. Jesus is the victorious King whose sacrifice reshapes the course of history, offering communion with our Creator and revealing our true identity in Him. The specific events during Holy Week that are essential to understanding Jesus' death and resurrection, including Palm Sunday, the Cross, and the Empty Tomb. The importance of comprehending the type of death Jesus suffered on our behalf. The theological significance of Jesus' sacrifice, which offers redemption and eternal life to all who believe. The profound significance of Holy Week, including the calendar's alignment around Jesus and the transformative power of His resurrection. How the resurrected Christ offers communion with the One who created us and reveals our true identity in Him. The timeless truth that, no matter how significant our problems may seem, the Cross always holds greater significance. Join us as we journey through the rich tapestry of Holy Week, remembering and honoring the Cross and the Christ, and deepening our understanding of the profound truths that shape our faith and worldview. Links: NOTE: This is an edited replay of episode 47 of the Master Books Podcast. /episode/index/show/24a73732-df5b-4257-a6e5-2e7d5267627f/id/30379473

Dinosaurs: Homeschool Mom & Her Son Share Fun Facts & Excellent Teaching Tips 03/04/2024

Video Lessons & Labs to Make Your Homeschool Science Classes a Blast 02/19/2024

Parents Matter: A Strong Defense for Homeschooling with John Stamper 02/05/2024

Parents Matter: A Strong Defense for Homeschooling with John Stamper Author of , John Stamper joins the Master Books Podcast to discuss the critical role of parenting in a child's salvation and education. John left the Chicago Public School System because his Christian values were in conflict with what he was mandated to teach his students. In this episode we focus on Chapter 10 of his book entitled Parents Matter where John exposes the "intentional, systematic, and devastating war that's being waged on parents and traditional family values in this country." pg 133 (07:48) We discuss: Parents are the first model of the gospel for their children and how the public education system undermines Christian doctrine and the parent's Christian influence. (07:30) Homeschooling from a biblical worldview is following the model of the Bible Parents have the opportunity to model to children that God loves them. The public school education agenda is not designed to reinforce this fact, instead it seeks to dismiss evidence God exists. (10:07) The doctrine of intersectionality (intersecting identities) which divides people into enemies assigning people roles based on their race, gender, religion, etc. into "oppressors" and "the oppressed." For example, Christians and straight men are actually labeled as "oppressive." This turns classmates and colleagues into enemies which dismantles the Christian value of unity. (12:45) John's experience revealing how school system is designed to disrupt the nuclear family. (14:30) Marxism in the education system today. Carl Marx's intended purpose was to "dethrone God." John Stamper reveals how the influence of Black Lives Matter is destructive to the nuclear family and how it is being promoted within the school system. (14:55) We see how families are divided and undermined in school policies such as the "parental secrecy policies. (15:45) The freedom to choose to live out the hope of life in Christ by fulfilling God's Word in Deuteronomy 6 to teach your children the Word and ways of God diligently throughout each day. (19:19) John exposes the early sexualization of children within the public schools as young as kindergarten using concepts like the "gender unicorn." John explains how this goes beyond brainwashing to being a form of kidnapping their mind and their soul. John shows this is similar to strategies used by Lennon in the USSR. (21:19) Public school teachers are told not to tell parents if their children are living an identity at school than they are at home. (23:29) Stamper reveals how history is repeating itself exposing how the strategy of indoctrination and division of families was successful and the birth of devastation such as the Holocaust and World War 2. This is outlined in chapter 8 of his book, Conflicted, entitled "Learning from Marxism and Communism in the 20th Century." (26:32) Churches and families can partner together to make homeschooling more affordable with a new program: Christian Education Scholarship Program (CESP). (29:12) John invites listeners to his podcast: The State of the State School. Show Links: /episode/index/show/24a73732-df5b-4257-a6e5-2e7d5267627f/id/29796793

Pilgrim’s Progress: Many Ways Homeschool Families Can Implement It (Bible Curriculum, Devotions, & More) 01/22/2024

Special Needs Educational Strategies that Work: New Resource for Parents, Educators, & Caregivers 01/08/2024

Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism for Churches and Families with Israel Wayne 12/11/2023

Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism for Churches and Families with Israel Wayne Author Israel Wayne joins the Master Books podcast to discuss answering the essential questions of Christianity. In this episode, we talk about why catechisms are used in family discipleship and churches. You will learn why this resource is perfect for helping your family live closer to God by knowing these important Bible doctrines. Links: Order Order Time Stamps: 1:54 - The concept of catechism goes back for many centuries. 2:10 - Catechism is the concept of question-and-answer used to determine if the person understands the concepts they were taught. 2:34 – Foundational Truths teaches an overview of Christian doctrine revealing the things that have been believed by believers for over 2000 years. 2:51 – There is great value in families using catechism to teach their children the primary doctrines of the Christian faith. 3:30 - What age or grade was Foundational Truths developed for? Master Books and Israel Wayne partnered together to create a family catechism resource. 3:49 - The book includes 52 of the most important biblical doctrine issues so a family can focus on one per week. 4:14 - Israel Wayne compares Foundations in Faith homeschool Bible curriculum to Foundational Truths. 5:28 - The purpose of Foundational Truth is to point people back to Scripture and create a foundational understanding of the Christian life under the authority of the Bible. 5:52 – Israel explains the historical background of catechism and how denominations used it to teach the doctrine of their denomination. 6:13 - The first protestant to write a catechism was Martin Luther. 6:52 - The rise of the Sunday school movement decreased the use of catechism among protestants. 8:25 - Take the timeliness of the historic confessions and repackaged them into a resource that is modern. 9:25 - Questions and answers about Bible doctrine should be something every Chrisitan should be excited about. 9:38 - More history behind catechism and church membership 10:57 - Catechism had a part in welcoming children into church membership. There was a similar process for adults coming to salvation in Christ later in life. 11:33 - One historic downside to that process was the student only had a mental assent to the doctrine and were not "born again." 12:30 - Revivalists in the 1800s and the 2nd Great Awakening discussed 15:21 - Foundational Truths works to bring together the importance of knowing Bible doctrine with a deepening of the individual's relationship with God. 15:45 - Within the book, Foundational Truths, the reader also learns how to apply the Scriptures to their life. 16:15 - Using Foundational Truths will help the reader have a transformed mind leading to a transformed heart and life. 17:02 - Israel Wayne explains the elements found in the weekly chapters. 17:54 - Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism would be a great discipleship tool for people who come to Christ through a jail or prison ministry. 18:51 - How Scripture is used throughout the book. 19:00 - What makes this catechism different or distinct. 20:00 - Some traditional catechisms were created to teach the distinctions between denominations. 20:33 - Foundational Truths focuses on historic Christianity that every Christian can agree upon. 20:47 – Foundational Truths is non-sectarian and non-denominational. This new catechism is cross-denominational providing Bible doctrine embraced by a wide cross section of Christians. 21:56 - Foundational Truths is uniquely filled with Scripture to drive the student or new disciple to the Bible, not to man's opinions. 23:43 - Most catechisms were written over 400 years ago, so the language is antiquated. 24:23 - Why Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism uses the King James Version of the Bible 26:20 - Israel Wayne reveals how a church or family would use Foundational Truths throughout the week. 30:17 - Closing Prayer by Israel Wayne /episode/index/show/24a73732-df5b-4257-a6e5-2e7d5267627f/id/28833223

The New Language Lessons Level 9: Author Interview with Kristen Pratt and Sarah Gabel 11/27/2023

The Tower of Babel: The Bible Can Be Trusted with Bodie Hodge 11/13/2023

Israel: Miracles, Bible Prophecies, & Proof of God's Existence with Dr. Gary Frazier 10/30/2023

Israel: Miracles, Bible Prophecies, & Proof of God's Existence with Dr. Gary Frazier Author and Bible prophecy expert, Dr. Gary Frazier, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss the biblical history of Israel which offers proof of the existence of God. Dr. Frazier's book, , shares the past, present, and future of Israel according to history, culture, current events, and prophesies. In this episode, he shares how to talk to your family about the current war going on in Israel and also how to pray for Israel. Links: Timeline of the Podcast 1:45 - Dr. Frazier's many books explored 2:10 - Dr. Frazier's work in biblical prophecy, as an author, and speaker 4:05 - "On every point of doctrine in Scripture, God has a single point of view, it's never a buffet." Dr. Gary Frazier #quote 4:45 - "Satan is alive and well in the area of biblical prophecy especially as it relates to Israel." Dr. Gary Frazier #quote 5:10 - "Satan's master deception is that he doesn't want us to know much about Bible prophecy and seeks to confuse it." #quote 5:39 - "All end time prophecy hinges upon the existence of Israel back in their land." #quote 6:40 - Bible verses about God's love for Israel. Deuteronomy 11 -- The eye of the Lord is upon the land of Israel from the former reigns to the latter reigns. (God always has his eye on Israel.) Zechariah 2:8 - whoever touches the Jew touches the apple of God's eye. 7:25 - Dr. Frazier discusses the book, Miracle of Israel, and how it relates to today's events in Israel. 8:12 - "God has an eternal plan for the ages, and He wants us to know what it is." #quote 9:09 - God moves in miraculous ways to fulfill His promises about Israel. Dr. Frazier talks about key people used in God's plan. 10:54 - The holocaust is prophesied in the Bible. 11:35 - Israel becomes a nation, doing what no other people have ever done. 12:23 - "God never defaults to plan B." #quote 13:43 - "The greatest evidence for the existence of God is the fact that there is a state called Israel, and there are people called Jews." #quote 15:20 - Dr. Fraizer discusses the wars that took place after Israel became a nation. 17:55 - Dr. Gary Frazier shares what is happening in Israel now. 18:10 - Review of the United States of America's presidents' involvement with Israel. 19:57 - The countries involved in the attacks on are Israel discussed 20:30 - The relevance of the war of Gog and Magog found in Ezekiel 38-39 22:50 - China can be found in the background of the coalition against Israel. 23:20 - The fight for world domination 24:22 - How to talk to your children about the conflict in Israel. 24:38 - "God never gives these truths to scare us but to prepare us. He wants us to know what is coming. It leads us to follow Him and trust Him." #quote 28:10 - 3 things Christians are instructed to do in Mathew 24: 42-54 1. watch for His coming 2. be ready 3. be serving 29:21 - The two-fold purpose of the tribulation period explained. 30:54 - How we can pray for Israel 32:00 - Dr. Frazier prays for Israel, homeschooling parents, and children. /episode/index/show/24a73732-df5b-4257-a6e5-2e7d5267627f/id/28446401

Homeschooling: How to Answer Your Critics with Israel Wayne 10/16/2023

How Homeschool Families are Giving Pre-K & K Students a Strong Educational Foundation 10/02/2023

Homeschooling with a Focus on Eternity featuring Dr. Jason Lisle 09/18/2023

The Gospel Begins with Adam - Author Simon Turpin on The First and Last Adam 09/04/2023

Beautifully Illustrated Bible Stories for Your Family Devotions with Becki Dudley 08/21/2023

Homeschool Mom Shares Her Favorite Master Books Curriculum Choices with Kristy Smith 08/07/2023

Help for Homeschool Families Preparing for the New School Year with Rachel Smith 07/24/2023

How Language Lessons Works for this Large Homeschool Family with Danielle 07/10/2023

The Biblical Worldview of Death and Suffering with Ken Ham, author of Divine Dilemma 06/26/2023

Dinosaurs & Dragons: What Does the Bible Say? with Bodie Hodge 06/12/2023

Oak Ridge Boys Joe Bonsall on G.I. Joe & Lillie: a Biography of His Parents Love & Service in WW2 05/29/2023

Memorial Day Lessons and American History for Christian Homeschool Families with Angela O'Dell 05/15/2023

Memorial Day Lessons and American History for Christian Homeschool Families with Angela O'Dell Angela O'Dell, author of for elementary students, joins the Master Books podcast to inspire your family with truths to help you celebrate Memorial Day together. Christian homeschool students will learn to see military service as a reflection of our life in Christ. This show is great for parents and students! Lean in to learn: ⭐ The Importance of studying America's history and celebrating Memorial Day ⭐ Ideas to help students truly honor America, it's veterans, and service men and women. ⭐ The importance of maintaining and studying an unedited history. ⭐ How studying history is the best way to learn from our history ⭐ How service to God and service to one's nation is similar. Links: Show Highlights: 0:00 - Christian families learn ways to teach godly principles as they study America's history and remember veterans on Memorial Day. 1:59 - Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series, discusses the history behind Memorial Day and why it is important to honor this day of remembrance. 4:30 - We are in danger of losing our history. 5:02 - The battle over truth about our history and other subjects. 6:01 - The Bible tells us to remember the landmarks and pass the stories of God's faithfulness from one generation to the next. 6:58 - Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for us and the one who died for our liberty. 7:52 - Memorial Day devotional reading from the book, Days to Remember, by Henry M. Morris 9:45 - Ways to teach your family to honor American veterans who have lost their lives in battle and the stories of family members who have served our country. 12:15 - Teach your students the themes of bravery and courage. 12:48 - Answer questions about America's leaders in the past with factual documents. 13:08 - Trust the Bible to tell us who God is instead of other voices. 13:43 - Protect historical documents because many are being purged to hide the truth about our nation's history. 14:05 - Bravery, courage, and being respectful of men and women who have served our country are major themes to be taught with Memorial Day unit studies. 14:40 - Teach children to learn history so they can learn from history. 15:13 - Recognize the work of Satan to deceive and divide the country from God and its roots. Know the truth so you can discern the lie. 18:17 - How to teach your children about Memorial Day. 19:51 - What we can learn from the last few years of our country's history? 21:04 - God is love and He is justice. He doesn't look away from sin or wrongdoing forever. 21:34 - Teach students to pray for our nation. 22:09 - We were chosen to be born and alive in this time in history in order to be a light in the darkness. 22:50 - We are soldiers in God's army. As Christ followers we are citizens of heaven. We fight a battle that is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities of the dark world. 23:38 - Jesus came as the Truth and died in our place so we can be a part of the family of truth. 25:54 - America's Story Volume 3 reveals important American momuments that can be included in Memorial Day unit studies. 28:01 - God's life-saving miracle story of an American sailor. 30:37 - Angela O'Dell prays for families of veterans and those who lost soldiers who have fought to defend America. /episode/index/show/24a73732-df5b-4257-a6e5-2e7d5267627f/id/26683413

Biblical Motherhood Matters! A Mother's Day Special Episode with Randy Pratt 05/01/2023

New Curriculum Teaches Teens Forensic Science from a Biblical Worldview 04/17/2023

Holy Week: A Special History Episode with Angela O'Dell 04/03/2023

Your Homeschool Science Curriculum Should Create a Legacy of Faith 03/20/2023

Teaching #ProBible Science to Homeschool Students Using Elementary Zoology 03/13/2023

Dangerous Indoctrination of Public School Students Exposed in New Book: Conflicted 03/06/2023

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