Shelf Indulgence Book Chats Podcast
Let’s All Keep Chickens! Homesteading for Homeschoolers With the President of Chickenlandia
In today’s episode of Shelf Indulgence Book Chats, we talk with Dalia Monterroso. You know her as The President of Chickenlandia, but her non-feathered friends call her Dalia. Some years ago, Dalia decided to bring home ten little chicks and start a hobby. That hobby quickly grew into a full-feathered passion that she couldn’t stop talking about. Before long, she was part-owner of a farm store, teaching beginner chicken-keeping classes, and delivering seminars across Northwest Washington. While the store has since closed, Dalia continues to help others start their chicken-keeping adventure while sharing peace, laughter, and inspiration.
Homeschooling Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint // Set The Pace With Dr. Rhonda Johnson’s Debut Release
In her debut release, Pace Setter, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, private practice owner, and hybrid homeschool mom Dr. Rhonda Johnson shares her professional and personal journey. In this episode, she chats with us about her book, Pace Setter: Leadership & Culture in Mental Health (Change the trajectory of your career and your organization by leading intentionally and claiming culture from any position). Don’t let the title fool you, however. The principles outlined in this book are applicable to professionals and laypersons alike.
Challenges Won’t Stop Me: How Melony Brown’s Overcomer Mindset Can Help You in Your Homeschool
Today’s guest is author, speaker, podcaster, special education teacher, mom, and overcomer Melony Brown. Melony is passionate about igniting a fire in women to empower themselves to become overcomers through faith. Melony has authored two books. Her debut release, Challenges Won’t Stop Me, and her upcoming release, Keep Moving Forward. Both books are part of her Journey On series, interactive survival guides for overcoming and thriving.
Melony Brown’s debut release, Challenges Won’t Stop Me, is BIGGER than your typical devotional or self-help book. It is an invitation beckoning you to join her as a traveling companion to overcome hurdles, face your fears, and reset your mindset.
Written with a fresh perspective, there are “mile markers” rather than chapters in this beautiful metaphor. She provides the reader with “essential gear,” such as a map, binoculars, rope, a tent, a flashlight, and a travel log to remind the reader of the importance of preparedness. With the proper gear, we can accomplish anything.
Melony is at heart a teacher, coaching us through our trials and reminding us not only can we do hard things but we MUST do hard things – for this is how character is formed. Yet, she is not coaching from the sidelines. No ma’am. She is in the trenches with us, soldiering along with us every step of the way.
Ewww…You Homeschool? Homeschool Mom Steffanie Williams Delights and Encourages in Debut Release
Steffanie Williams homeschooled 3 daughters for 18 years. She has a published book, “Eww…You Homeschool?” She wrote it to encourage other homeschool moms.
Steffanie currently teaches literature and composition at a hybrid school. In her spare time, she loves reading and writing, spending time on the lake, and cooking great food. She has been married to her dear husband David for 34 years and they have 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, and 2 grandchildren. Together with them is her favorite place to be.
From the practical to the personal, join us as we chat with Steffanie about the inspiration behind her book, dispelling homeschool myths, dealing with naysayers and critics, learning to listen to the Holy Spirit, cultivating a healthy mindset, living by grace, and the importance of rest.
How To Homeschool’s Rebecca Devitt Talks Homeschooling, Faith, Family, and YouTube
Second-generation homeschool mom, former medical student, author, parent educator, and YouTuber Rebecca Devitt joins Shelf Indulgence Book Chats to chat about her years as a homeschool student and now as a homeschool parent. Join us as we chat with Rebecca about her journey from medical school student to homeschool mom, to author, to parent educator, Youtuber, and her involvement with Made 2 Homeschool.
Katie J. Trent’s “Recipes for a Sweet Child” – Tasty Treats & Faith-Filled Parent Encouragement
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Katie J. Trent is a popular author, speaker, and homeschool mama of two. She’s also a Pinterest drop-out with a messy house and happy kids—most of the time. Katie’s mission is to inspire women to grow their faith, strengthen their families, and simplify their homeschool. In writing and speaking, Katie draws on a wealth of knowledge and experience from over a decade of counseling, ministry, and church planting. “Recipes for a Sweet Child: Creations Bible-Based Activities to Help Your Family Thrive” is Katie’s sophomore devotional and the follow-up to her best-selling debut release, “Dishing Up Devotions: 36 Faith-Building Activities for Homeschooling Families.”
Listen, Sister! – Tess Scott Shares Words of Wisdom Wrapped in Humor Filled With Faith in Debut Book (Episode 2)
Motivational speaker, author, and former homeschool mom to eight, Tess Scott delights in her debut release, Listen, Sister! Finding Hope in the Freak Show of Life. Written devotional style, Tess’s book offers readers a glimpse into some hilarious yet raw and real moments from her thirty-eight years of motherhood. Told through a series of beautiful anecdotes, punctuated with poignant moments, and shepherding readers with scripture, Tess is the friend we all need, deserve, and long to have in our lives. Tess uplifts and encourages us, reminding us we are not alone in this freak show of life. We are all deserving of grace, all we need do is receive it.
Freedom to Learn: Choosing Your Path to Homeschool Victory – Living With Eve Leilani Melendez Joins Shelf Indulgence Book Chats (Episode 1)
Beloved YouTuber, educator, Florida homeschool evaluator, public speaker, and homeschool mom to four, including one child with special needs, Leilani Melendez offers insight, information, and encouragement to both seasoned and newbie homeschool parents alike. In the pages of her debut book, she illustrates the mentorship encompassed in the village of the homeschool community and expresses her heartfelt desire to empower parents to own the freedom of educating their children.
Acknowledging the importance of teaching God’s word, firmly establishing an identity in Christ as a family through family-encompassed apologetics training, and recognizing the beauty of God’s gifts in our children, Leilani reminds us that whose we are is far greater than who we are. As parent advocates, we learn to live with labels without living in fear by meeting our children where they are and recognizing we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of our Creator.
What is the Shelf Indulgence Book Chats Podcast?
Sponsored by It’s Only Homeschooling, in this series we chat with some amazing authors who also happen to be homeschool moms of faith.
Join us as these ladies share the lessons they have learned through trials and tribulations, painstaking retreats, and prodigal returns. Garnered via grit and grace, these mama bears bear witness to the Lord’s plans in their lives. Walking in obedience, and teaching others through their testimonies, they share their stories to encourage other moms just like them.
Where and When to Listen
New episodes premier the first Wednesday of every month on the It’s Only Homeschooling YouTube Channel.
Author Recommendations
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A copy of your book must be submitted for consideration. Digital format is welcome.
Please note, this is not a book review or critique, but rather an opportunity to share your experience as a homeschool parent with other homeschool families in order to encourage and inspire.
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Blessings,
Kimberly
IOH Mom
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