How to Cultivate Curiosity with Cheryl Bastian – ETB #61
We enter life curious. We wonder about the world around us, but as the years unfold that natural curiosity for life and learning can fade. So, how can we cultivate curiosity in our children? In this episode, Connie talks with Cheryl Bastian about how...
Little Faith, Big God with Debbie W. Wilson – ETB #60
Do you ever feel like you don't have enough faith to do what God asks you to do? Or that God isn't big enough to help you? If you answered yes to either question, you're not alone. Even Abraham and Noah also struggled when God gave them instructions! ...
Make Homeschooling Easy with Lea Ann Garfias – ETB #59
Homeschooling is too hard! Where do I start? I could never do that! Are common questions parents ask when considering if they should homeschool their children. I frequently thought, "I'm not qualified to teach my kids. I don't have a teaching degree. I...
Don’t Let School Drive Out Your Child’s Creativity with Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang Part II – ETB #58
Is school driving out your child's creativity? Is a formal degree the only way to a fulfilling or financially rewarding career? Is your child's degree making your child unhirable? After fifteen years of teaching college students, Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang...
What Parents Can Do About The Broken Education System with Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang Part 1 – ETB #57
Parents know the public educational system is broken, but most don't know what they can do about it. Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang was a college professor for over a decade and knew firsthand what was happening in the classroom and why she walked away from her teaching job to...
Biblical Citizenship in Modern America with Rick Green – ETB #56
Biblical Citizenship is grounded in faith and encourages Americans to embrace their freedoms. America is changing. What part do you play? Rick Green joins me to talk about Biblical Citizenship and how we can protect the freedoms we've enjoyed for centuries....
Is Self-Protection Hurting Your Faith and Friendships? – ETB #55
Self-protection isn't new. People disappoint us, so we put up walls. God doesn't answer our prayer, so we stop praying. We deal with pain and suffering by self-protecting. It feels safer. But, is it how Jesus handled pain and suffering? Did he avoid people who hurt...
A Conversation about Love-Centered Parenting with Crystal Paine – ETB #54
With all the parenting books available, what makes Love-Centered Parenting, by Crystal Paine, unique? Like many books, where the authors focus on results-based parenting. Love-Centered Parenting has a different approach. To many, Crystal Paine had it all...
Stop Giving People Headspace – ETB #53
Do the words of others linger in your mind? You can hear them play over and over again. You want to erase their words, but you can't get them out of your head. It's because we've given people headspace. It's like giving free rent in my head to others, and it has to...
The Future of Homeschooling with Ashley Wiggers Part 2- ETB #52
What is the future of homeschooling? The future looks bright! While homeschooling and at-home learning surged due to school closures, parents are considering continuing this educational method in the future. The freedom and flexibility that comes with learning at home...