The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight
Need Help Navigating Family Issues in Your Homeschool? The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Presents The Center for Counseling & Family Relationships
In this Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight episode, we chat with Dr. Rhonda Johnson about her mission to lead clients into deeper connections with families, friends, and faith.
Listen in as we learn how The Center for Counseling & Family Relationships came to be and where it’s going next.
From Surviving to Thriving in Your Homeschool with Jus Classical // Art & Music Education
In episode 24, we introduced you to Justina Thurston, the creative force behind Jus Classical.
In Part 1 of our interview, Justina shared how she is helping families harness the power of music and art in order to enhance learning through her wonderful courses, such as The Composer Detective, The Artist Detective, Making Music with Handel, and Drawing with Rembrandt to name a few.
Today, in Part 2, we learn more about the wonderful resources offered through Jus Classical. MORE HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES AND COURSES Through her Thriving at Home School four-week course, Justina helps Christian homeschool moms learn how to get organized, manage the home, and foster balance.
By grounding us in faith, teaching us simple tips and tricks to make our lives more manageable, and encouraging us to cultivate healthy relationships with our spouses and children, Justina helps us go from surviving to thriving in our homeschool.
Teaching Music and Art In Your Homeschool Has Never Been Easier Thanks To Jus’ Classical
My husband is both a mathematician and a musician. He plays baritone and saxophone. I play the radio. My husband is also a fairly decent artist. If stick figures could be offended, I would be the one to offend them. Thank heavens for music and art teachers. In honor of Classical Music Month this September, we are delighted to showcase a homeschool resource that makes teaching music and art a breeze! We are honored to shine our September Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight on Jus Classical. Jus Classical is the brainchild of Christian homeschool mom of three Justina Thurston, a talented artist, musician, former Classical Conversations tutor/director, blogger, digital content creator, and music therapist. Jus Classical is not your average fine arts resource. There are no dreary lectures here. Justina’s lessons are all about FUN!
Adventure Awaits! Working and Homeschooling Parents Find Support With The Homeschool Quest- The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Episode 23
In episode 22, we introduced you to the DeField Family, founders of The Homeschool Quest, a website committed to offering free and affordable resources to homeschool families across the globe.
We chatted with Janet, the working and homeschooling mom of 5 homeschool graduates, and her daughter, Amelia, a homeschool graduate.
Today, in Part 2 of our interview, we learn more about the wonderful resources offered through The Homeschool Quest with special emphasis on the support The Homeschool Quest offers to working and homeschooling parents.
The Homeschool Quest: A Traveling Companion for Your Family’s Homeschool Journey – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Episode 22
In honor of National Back to (Home)School Month, we are delighted to showcase an outreach organization supporting homeschoolers through the creation of community. We are honored to shine our August Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight on The Homeschool Quest.
The Homeschool Quest provides FREE and affordable resources, free online classes, educational support, and encouragement. Founded by working homeschool parents of five, Janet and Landy DeField, The Homeschool Quest was born out of the common desire we all share, the need for human connection.
Listen in to Episode 22 of the Salt and Light SERVE Spotlight, where we speak to founder Janet DeField about her journey as a working homeschool mom of five.
We also chatted with homeschool graduate Amelia DeField. Listen in as these entrepreneurs share their personal experiences and life lessons. Learn the history of how The Homeschool Quest came to be and where it is going next.
Train Up Your Child With Family Faith-Building Academy – Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Episode 21
We first introduced you to Licensed Clinical Social Worker, homeschool mom, and best-selling author, Katie J. Trent in our sister podcast series, Shelf Indulgence Book Chats. Katie’s sophomore devotional release “Recipes for a Sweet Child: Creative Bible-Based Activities to Help Your Family Thrive” was our book feature for July.
In Episode 20 of our Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight podcast series, we listened as Katie shared her personal story and journey of faith that led to the creation of her Family Faith-Building Academy.
Today, in Episode 21, we continue our conversation with Katie and learn about the exciting content included in the Family Faith-Building Academy. Katie also shares some exclusive deals and offers to help you and your family grow in your faith.
Family Faith-Building Academy Helps Families Put the FUN Back Into the FUNdamentals of Discipleship – Episode 20
July is Purposeful Parenting Month. What greater purpose is there as a parent than shepherding the hearts of our children for Christ? Did you know your home is a mission field?
“Research indicates 70-88% of children raised in Christian homes who regularly attend church still leave the faith by early adulthood–and an alarming percentage never return to their faith. 35-42 million youths raised in Christian homes will depart from their faith over the next 30 years.” Katie J. Trent, Family Faith-Building Academy
If this isn’t a call to action for Christian parents, then I do not know what is. In Episode 20 of our Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight podcast series, we chat with the founder of Family Faith-Building Academy, best-selling author, homeschool mom, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Katie J. Trent. Katie is a mom on a mission to help parents shepherd their children’s hearts for Christ.
Empower Your Unique Learner with SPED Homeschool – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Episode 19
As a homeschool parent of a child who lives with learning differences (DCD/Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia), I am proud to feature as our Salt and Light SERVE Spotlight for June 2023 an outstanding organization helping to empower homeschool families of diverse learners, SPED Homeschool.
In Episode 18, we introduced you to Peggy Ployhar, Founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool. SPED Homeschool is a resource website dedicated to empowering families to help diverse learners reach their full potential at home.
Today, in Part 2, of our interview with Peggy we learn more about the future directions for this outreach organization and ways we can help support its efforts.
SPED Homeschool EMPOWERS Families of Diverse Learners – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Episode 18
June 19-25, 2023 is Learning Disability Week. As a homeschool parent of a child who lives with learning differences (DCD/Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia), I am proud to feature as our Salt and Light SERVE Spotlight for June 2023 an outstanding organization helping to empower homeschool families of diverse learners, SPED Homeschool.
SPED Homeschool is a resource website dedicated to empowering families to help diverse learners reach their full potential at home. Join us as we chat with the Founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool, Peggy Ployhar. Listen as Peggy shares her personal journey as a homeschool parent and her mission to help others along the way.
Be sure to tune in to Episode 19 of The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight where we share Part 2 of our interview with Peggy and learn what the future holds for SPED Homeschool.
Script’Morium Ministries Wants to Help YOU Homeschool for FREE – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Episode 17
In Episode 16, we introduced you to Devra Waterman, founder of Script’Morium Ministries in Tecumseh, OK. We learned about Devra and her family’s efforts to rescue and revive an amazing homeschool outreach ministry that has been serving the families of Oklahoma (and the greater United States) for over a decade.
Today, in Part 2, we continue our conversation with Devra. In Episode 17 we learn about some of the challenges and achievements Devra and her family have faced in their education ministry. We also hear about Devra and her husband’s dreams for the future of Script’Morium as learn ways the community can offer support. In honor of Homeschool Awareness Month, we are delighted to showcase this wonderful “pay-it-forward” philanthropic education ministry.
Script’Morium Ministries SERVES Up Free Resources for Educators – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Episode 16
In tribute to Homeschool Awareness Month, we are delighted to showcase an outreach organization that has been supporting homeschoolers by providing FREE curricula and educational support for over a decade. We are honored to shine our May Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight on Script’Morium Ministries, LLC. Join us as we speak with founder and operating agent, Devra Watterman as she shares her experience in education ministry.
Faith Over Fear – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Episode 15: S.E.R.V.E. Homeschool Outreach’s Jodie Ellis Interview (Part 2)
In Episode 14 of The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight, we introduced you to Jodie Ellis, Founder and President of S.E.R.V.E. Homeschool Outreach in Metairie, Louisiana. We listened as Jodie shared her personal story of how God guided her steps to found this amazing homeschool service organization.
Today in Episode 15, we share Part 2 of our interview. Listen in as Jodie shares her hopes and dreams for her unique homeschool co-op in the years to come. Jodie also offers listeners open and honest encouragement by reminding us not to let fear hamper our outreach efforts. Learn ways your family can become involved with S.E.R.V.E. through membership or support. Or perhaps even start a chapter of S.E.R.V.E. in your area!
All Are Welcome – IOH’s The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Episode 14: S.E.R.V.E. Homeschool Outreach
In Episode 14 of our podcast, and in honor of National Volunteer Week (April 16-22), we are honored to showcase a unique organization that has been shepherding young hearts to answer the call of service in the New Orleans area for over two years, S.E.R.V.E. Homeschool Outreach. Today, we chat with Founder and President Jodie Ellis as she shares how God guided her steps to form this amazing organization. With its P.E. classes, career exploration/service combo shadow days, family activities, and student activities, it is for all intents and purposes a homeschool co-op, but with one major caveat. Its primary focus is volunteerism.
#EndersbysHeroes – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight: Scott & Nicole Endersby Interview (Part 2)
In Episode 12 of our podcast, we introduced you to Scott and Nicole Endersby, the couple behind Endersby Productions, a photography and videography business in Keller, TX. Scott and Nicole are small business owners with a BIG mission. They are the dynamic duo behind #EndersbysHeroes, a give-back campaign providing digital photography and editing services to families of medically fragile children and families of children with special needs.
In Episode 13, we share Part 2 of our interview with Scott and Nicole. Join us as we listen to the couple shares some of their life-changing, heart-expanding experiences with #EndersbysHeroes families. Learn ways your family can help support a hero through monetary donations to their crowdfunding campaigns, small business support, social media shout-outs, or put on your advocate hat and become an ally.
Ways your family can help support #EndersbysHeroes: https://www.endersbyproductions.com/
We Can Be Heroes – IOH’s The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Features #EndersbysHeroes (Endersby Productions)
In Episode 12 of our podcast, and in honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March, we continue our ongoing celebration of neurodiversity here at It’s Only Homeschooling by recognizing a small business that is making a BIG impact for families of medically fragile children and children with disabilities. This March, we are honored to shine our Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight on Endersby Productions.
IOH Podcast Episode 11 – Interview With Under My Umbrella’s Christina Cheng (Part 2)
IOH Podcast Episode 10 – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Presents Under My Umbrella
In Episode 10 of our podcast, and in honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17th) and Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 13th – 17th), we speak with mom and philanthropist Christina Cheng, cofounder of Under My Umbrella. Join us as we learn how Christina and her fellow confounders, her two young sons Ishaan Cheng-Patel and Avinash Cheng-Patel, are changing the world in the DFW area through one random act of kindness at a time.
IOH Podcast Episode 9 – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Presents H.earts I.n M.otion (Interview with Aaron Frazita, Part 2)
In Episode 9 of our podcast, and in honor of Poverty Awareness Month, we continue our interview with Hearts in Motion Mission Trip Director Aaron Frazita. In Part 2, we also have a special guest interviewer, IOH Kid J. Listen in as J learns more about helping others. Learn how your family can be a part of this amazing program and ways to encourage service in your home.
IOH Podcast Episode 8 – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Presents “Hearts In Motion” (January 2023)
In Episode 8 of our podcast, and in honor of Poverty Awareness Month, we feature our January 2023 Salt & Light Spotlight organization, Hearts In Motion (H.I.M.). Join us as we learn how this amazing outreach organization has been serving impoverished children and families in the United States and Central and South America for over thirty years. Listen as we chat with Hearts In Motion Mission Trip Director Aaron Frazita as he shares his experience from the past twenty years in youth ministry and global outreach. Learn how your family can be a part of this amazing program and ways to encourage service in your home.
IOH Podcast Episode 7 – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Presents “Be the Change YOU Wish to See in the World” (December 2022)
Thus far, we have featured some amazing community outreach organizations as part of our Salt & Light Spotlight series. In Episode 7, we celebrate National Giving Month by challenging each and every one of us to “be the change we wish to see in the world.” In this season of giving, I humbly submit that all of has the opportunity to participate in the Salt & Light Spotlight.
Where would community outreach organizations be without patrons?
For December, our Salt & Light Spotlight feature is YOU!
In honor of National Giving Month this December, we challenge YOU to step into the role of steward and let your love light shine.
Service does not have to look like the grand gestures you have seen us highlight in our Salt & Light Spotlight series. Outreach can come in many forms. The smallest gesture of kindness can carry the greatest weight.
IOH Podcast Episode 6 – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Presents Christ’s Haven (November 2022 Salt & Light Spotlight)
In Episode 6, we celebrate Adoption Awareness Month by honoring a community outreach program that has been serving the children of Texas for nearly seventy years, Christ’s Haven. Join us as we share our family’s experience with Christ’s Haven. Listen as we chat with the VP of Programs at Christ’s Haven, Maddie Churchman. Ms. Churchman shares both her personal and professional experiences with adoption and foster care. Learn how you and your family can broaden your minds about what it truly means to be “adopted to adopt”and open your hearts to the possibility of adoption.
IOH Podcast Episode 5 – Interview with Sue Hille of DCD Kids: Part 2 (October 2022 Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight)
In Episode 5, we continue with Part 2 of our interview with DCD Kids Founder, Sue Hille. Listen in as Sue shares advocacy tips and words of encouragement for parents seeking advice on how to use their voices to help their children with Developmental Coordination Disorder succeed. Sue also shares her action efforts to help bridge the gap between research and best practices for families on the front lines. Finally, Sue shares some exciting insights into new developments for DCD Kids.
IOH Podcast Episode 4 – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Presents DCD Kids (October 2022 Salt & Light Spotlight)
October is a big month for celebrating neurodiversity, including Learning Disability Awareness Month, ADHD Awareness Month, and Developmental Coordination Disorder/Dyspraxia Awareness Month to name a few. In Episode 4, I talk about Living With Labels and introduce you to a fellow mom and advocate, Sue Hille. Listen in to Part 1 of my interview with this mom on a mission, the founder of DCD Kids, as she shares her journey. Learn along with us as Sue teaches us how to advocate for our kids with learning differences.
IOH Podcast Episode 3 – The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight Presents Phillip’s Wish (September 2022 Salt & Light Spotlight)
In Episode 3, we talk further about how to grow Godly character in your child by being the hands and feet of Christ through service. IOH Kid J joins the show to share a very special interview with the founder of our featured community outreach organization for September, Phillip’s Wish.
IOH Podcast Episode 2 – Sowing the Seeds of Stewardship With The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight
In Episode 2, we will discuss the importance of sowing the seeds of stewardship by teaching Godly character in your homeschool. We will also share the teaching tools we use to teach good citizenship.
IOH Podcast Episode 1 – Welcome
Hello IOH Friends,
I am excited to announce the premier of the It’s Only Homeschooling Podcast!
Topics will include Advocacy, Learning Differences, Mental Health, Outreach, Parenting, Teaching Tools, and so much more.
Blessings,
Kimberly
IOH Mom
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