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In this podcast, we specifically serve new homeschool families through engaging conversations with homeschool parents and families at all levels of experience and expertise. Listeners will increase their confidence and assurance about their children's education and future while diminishing their fears. This podcast helps you know how to begin homeschooling, navigate challenges, and answer questions for all stages of the journey.
The name “This Golden Hour” has meaning. First, this name refers to the years parents have to raise and teach their children from birth to when they leave home to be on their own. As parents, we have a golden opportunity to teach and learn alongside our children during these formative and essential years of growth and development. Second, “This Golden Hour” points to this same period of childhood as the children’s chance to read, explore nature, and enjoy an inspiring atmosphere of family, love, and learning.
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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with the Bryant family from Southern California. Bobby Bryant II and his three children, Bobby III, Ava, and Joseph, discuss their unique homeschooling journey, the role of faith in their education, and their collaborative creative projects.This episode is really for anyone interested in homeschooling, faith-based education, and the power of family collaboration. The Bryants’ story offers encouragement, practical insights, and a testament to the lastin...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Winnie and Emaghea Lau from Edmonton, Alberta. Winnie and Emaghea are a mother-daughter duo and the founders of the Cash Smart for Life (CSFL) program. We discuss their mission to empower families—especially homeschoolers—to raise financially confident, values-driven children from as young as age three. Visit cashsmartforlife.com to explore resources, read more about Winnie and Emaghea’s story, and discover how you can start your family’s journey ...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Jason Weening from Saskatchewan, Canada. Jason is a homeschool dad of ten, author, entrepreneur, and speaker. He shares his family’s extraordinary journey from Ontario to Saskatchewan, including a year of travel across the U.S. and six months in the Dominican Republic, all while homeschooling. We discuss the importance of intentional fatherhood, building a family culture rooted in faith and character, and practical strategies for managing technolo...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Bethany Baldwin from Ohio. Bethany is a homeschooling mother of five and the owner of Mad Society Inc. Bethany talks about the challenges and rewards she has experienced and her innovative approach to integrating arts into education. We discuss Bethany's personal motivations, experiences with different educational methods for her children, and insights on setting up and running a successful home-based drama club. Bethany highlights the importance ...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time again with Julie Bogart from Ohio. Listeners will love this enriching conversation on critical thinking, parenting, and the evolving landscape of education. Julie, the creator of the Brave Writer program and author of Raising Critical Thinkers and Becoming a Critical Thinker shares her wisdom on fostering self-aware thinking, navigating the challenges of grandparenting and parenting young adults, and the importance of allowing children to explore their...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Sue Music from Calgary, Alberta. Sue shares her journey as a homeschooling mother of three, detailing her initial uncertainties, the transition from traditional schooling, and the unique learning opportunities this lifestyle has afforded her children. We discuss the challenges and rewards of homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, community support, and staying true to one's own family's needs and values. Sue offers practical adv...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Leah Farish, an award-winning civil rights attorney, author, speaker, and homeschool mother of two. Leah shares insights from her diverse career, including her experience as a homeschooling mother and legal advocate for homeschooling families. Our conversation explores the importance of family culture, the influence of intergenerational relationships, and the challenges and benefits of homeschooling. It would be great for you to check out Leah’s p...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Susan Ison, founder and president of Victus Study Skills System, and Bethany Pinos, an educational consultant for Victus. Our conversation focuses on the importance of study skills, organizational habits, and educational principles that serve both academic and life-long pursuits. We cover the history and development of Victus, the application of its methodologies across different age groups, and the personal experiences of both guests in the homes...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Chris Koerner from Texas. Chris is a father of four, a serial entrepreneur who has created more than 75 businesses with 10 of them worth 7-8+ figures, he’s a business ideas addict with more than a million followers on Instagram and more ideas than he can handle, he’s the host of The Koerner Office podcast, and he’s a devoted church and family man. Chris suspected that he had ADHD many years ago but wasn’t diagnosed until recently. We talked about ...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Dan Hill from Utah. Dan is a homeschool father of three sons, 3D animator, artist, a multifaceted educator, musician, and entrepreneur. Dan describes his “Forrest Gump”-like meandering and falling into several unlikely situations, where he was discovered by a specific school official and told he had a natural gift for teaching. Eventually, Dan started an after-school program that became Dan’s business, Paper Plane Learning. A homeschool mother enc...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Brad Cornish from Stirling, Alberta. Brad is a dentist, golfer, reader, outdoor enthusiast, and most importantly, a homeschooling father of five. He describes how his family unexpectedly fell into homeschooling during Covid when his kids decided they liked how things went down at home better than what they were experiencing at school. He discusses the evolution of their educational approach, the advantages of their flexible lifestyle, and the sign...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Nathan Wallick from Peoria, Illinois. Nathan is a homeschool dad of three, firefighter, adventurer, founder of Peoria Carp Hunters, and his Instagram reels will have you riveted! He shares his journey from his suburban Chicago childhood to becoming a passionate advocate for homeschooling and intentional living. He talks about the benefits of homeschooling, the importance of creating lasting memories with family, and his unique bow fishing business...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Matt Beaudreau, homeschool father of 3 and founder and CEO of Apogee Strong. In our conversation, Matt explains how he ended up homeschooling, and why he cares so much about self-directed learning and raising self-reliant, sovereign children. Matt shares his personal journey from a traditional educator to a pioneering figure in alternative education, discussing the development of Apogee campuses and his family's unique lifestyle on a self-sustaini...
In this episode we get to spend time with my brother-in-law, Eli, from Alberta. Eli is a homeschool dad of four, business owner, and entrepreneur from Alberta. Today, Eli is joining us from Hawaii, where he and his family like to frequent during the winter months to surf and spend time together. One of the beauties of homeschooling is having the flexibility to do trips like these! In our conversation, we discussed several benefits and challenges of homeschooling, the impact of our public scho...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Nicki Truesdell from Texas. Nicki is a second-generation homeschooling mother of five, author of Anyone Can Homeschool and other works, and she is a homeschool advocate and consultant. Nicki’s parents decided to homeschool in the early 1980s and were arrested for not putting their kids in school. They pressed on faithfully, and when Nicki became a mother, she homeschooled her own children from the beginning to the end, and amid various life challe...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Craig Harrison from Minnesota. Craig is an engineer, former Uber driver, homeschool father of two boys, and the author of Your Child’s Best Teacher: A Father’s Perspective on Home Education. As the principal home educator in his home, Craig has a unique perspective on homeschooling. In our discussion, we discover how Craig and his spouse decided that he would take on the role of primary educator of their sons. We also discuss the importance of a p...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Lyndsey and Matt Mimnagh from North Carolina. They talk about homeschooling their four children, balancing family life, entrepreneurship, and the creation of Treehouse Schoolhouse, a homeschooling website with resources that focus on seasonal rhythms, Biblical truth, living books, and intentional family connection. Lyndsey and Matt discuss the philosophy behind their home education, the importance of creative free play, and how they integrated a c...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Laurie Zienchuk, a seasoned homeschool mom of two sons from Lethbridge, Alberta. Laurie shares her family's journey and decision to homeschool while living abroad in countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. We discuss the challenges and rewards of home education, the importance of creating simple, engaging routines, and the impact of a supportive family environment. Laurie also talks about transitioning back to Canada during the COV...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Amie Bowden, a homeschooling mother of six children from Cranbrook, British Columbia. Amie discusses her family's active lifestyle, her children's varying educational needs, and the different learning approaches they have adopted over the years. We explore the broader implications of homeschooling, including the importance of developing a child's character and the flexible, intuitive approach Amie employs. The episode provides valuable insights fo...
In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Tammy Hein from southern Alberta, Canada. Tammy is the founder of Gentle Giant Acres, a family homestead turned therapeutic farm. She shares her unique journey into homeschooling, inspired by her intergenerational farm upbringing and challenges faced within the public school system. We talked about the influence of nature on education, blending traditional learning with practical life skills, and the impact on her children's development and learni...
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