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Blessings and Motherhood: Bringing Up Girls

Classical Conversations — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:52:00 +0000

Ever wondered why your approach to parenting daughters might need to be different than raising sons? Join Delise as she welcomes longtime homeschooling veteran Shelly Stockton who shares her wisdom from raising five daughters. After 25 years of homeschooling and now enjoying her role as a grandmother to six, Shelly offers invaluable insights on nurturing girls into godly women. Discover practical advice on encouraging emotional health, the importance of outdoor play, building empathy, and navigating the cultural challenges to biblical femininity.

The Classical Learning Cohort offers online classes for parents to become more confident and competent Classical teachers. Through small-group lessons with trained Mentors, participants practice implementing classical skills, giving and receiving assessments, while experiencing transformative growth as a classical Christian educator. Want to learn more? Attend a free, online, Experience the CLC event at classicalconversations.com/cohort.

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Blessings and Motherhood: Trust the Process with Yating Haller

Classical Conversations — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:38:00 +0000

Ever wonder how an immigrant from Taiwan with no homeschooling experience became a passionate advocate for classical education? In this heartfelt conversation, Delise speaks with Yating Haller, a book representative for Classical Conversations (CC) in Central Indiana and homeschool mom of seven years. Born in Taiwan and raised in Singapore, Yating shares her remarkable journey from fearful beginner to confident homeschool educator. The episode concludes with an important clarification about the phrase “trust the process” in classical education, emphasizing that it refers to trusting the natural learning progression (the trivium) rather than blindly following a curriculum.

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Parent Practicum events are hosted around the globe each year, inspiring and equipping parents to become better “everyday educators.” Combining the encouragement of community, integration of ideas, and practice with the classical skills, Parent Practicum is a once-a-year parent investment.

Let us help you find a Parent Practicum event near you at http://www.ccpracticum.com

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Blessings and Motherhood: Raising Readers in a Digital Age with Lisa Bailey

Classical Conversations — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:31:00 +0000

“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 together!

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Discover the joy of learning in arts-integrated classes that combine academic subjects with fine art. From cycle-specific history to biology to art history, our passionate teachers make learning creative, memorable, and fun!

Registration is open now for summer and fall classes. Classical Conversations families enjoy $10 off any live class with the coupon code: CCFAM10OFF

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Blessings and Motherhood: Navigating Big Feelings

Classical Conversations — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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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.

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Blessings and Motherhood: Keep it Simple! Essential Tips for Homeschooling with Jill Philbrick

Classical Conversations — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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 reminds us that sometimes the simplest methods can be the most effective.

Choice is good. A good choice is better. Therefore, choose better.

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Blessings and Motherhood: Speaking the Truth in Love with Lisa Whittle

Classical Conversations — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

“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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Blessings and Motherhood: Falling In Love with The Arts with Courtney Sanford

Classical Conversations — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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.

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Blessings and Motherhood: Is This Goodbye?

Classical Conversations — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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Blessings and Motherhood: Dear Santa… Please Check ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ (Re-Air)

Classical Conversations — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

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.

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Blessings and Motherhood: How To Be Thankful In A Difficult Season

Classical Conversations — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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Blessings and Motherhood: What Every Mom Needs to Know with Amanda of Able Moms

Classical Conversations — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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Celebrating together! Has your student or community done something noteworthy? We are collecting these stories, accomplishments, and events to celebrate and share the excitement of homeschooling. Please provide as much information as possible to completely tell the story. Share your story at http://www.classicalconversations.com/celebrate-together.

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Blessings and Motherhood: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Classical Conversations — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

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 way.

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