The Voices of Homeschooling Today

In “Growing in Trust,” written and read by Ashley Wiggers, we begin our new theme, The Kingdom Way, by reflecting on the choice between trust and control. Ashley gently reminds us that while control often feels safer, it is really a symptom of fear—and the Lord invites us instead into quietness, confidence, courage, and rest.
Through Scripture, personal encouragement, and practical insight for family life, this article helps us see trust as an active, faith-filled response to God’s goodness. Whether we are navigating relationships, homeschooling, sibling conflict, or our own anxious thoughts, we can learn to let go of outcomes and follow the Good Shepherd with confidence.
Listen in and be encouraged to practice courage, release worry, and grow in trust as you walk with the Father.

In “Stepping Into the Story,” written and read by Lori Lane, Lori introduces herself as the new voice of the Mom to Mom column and reflects on the unexpected ways God writes our family stories. From raising four boys and beginning the homeschooling journey to becoming a grandmother and walking alongside thousands of homeschool families, she shares how the Lord used ordinary moments to shape both her children’s hearts and her own.
With gratitude for the legacy of Durenda Wilson and Debbie Strayer, Lori reminds us that homeschooling was never meant to rest on the perfect method or plan, but on the unchanging truth of God’s Word. Parenting, she encourages, is at its heart a form of discipleship, lived out in conversations, routines, forgiveness, conflict, and celebration.
Listen in and be reminded that your family is part of God’s larger story as you continue the meaningful work of raising the next generation with wisdom, faith, and purpose.

In “Learning to Trust God,” written and read by Steve Demme, Steve shares personal stories of God’s faithful provision and the lessons his family learned while living by faith. From a pair of one-dollar work boots to a child’s first bicycle, he reminds us that prayer invites God’s participation and that even simple needs can become lasting testimonies of His care.
Through Scripture and family examples, Steve encourages us to trust God not only for provision, but also with our wealth, our time, and our daily decisions. He reflects on tithing, Sabbath rest, and the peace that comes when we obey the Lord and believe that He will meet our needs in His way.
Listen in and be encouraged to bring your needs to God, trust His faithful care, and watch for the many ways He provides for your family.

In “Monday Motivation and Celebration,” written and read by Ashley Wiggers, Ashley brings us into the very real Monday moments of homeschooling—the messy forts, disappointed children, interrupted plans, and familiar pull of overwhelm. With honesty and humor, she reminds us that these everyday struggles are often opportunities to encourage our children as they learn to handle frustration, disappointment, and the need to begin again.
Ashley also encourages parents to see growth in themselves and their families, even in the middle of hard days. By pausing, staying flexible, relying on the Lord, and celebrating small wins, we can build a home culture that notices progress and offers encouragement when everyone needs it most.
Listen in and be reminded that you are doing a good work as you keep saying yes to family life, homeschooling, and the grace to try again.

In “Adventures in Science,” written and read by Kay Chance, Kay invites families to see science as a natural extension of a child’s God-given curiosity. Rather than approaching science as a subject to simply complete, she encourages parents to create a home where children have the space, time, resources, and encouragement to observe, question, discover, do, and reflect.
With practical ideas like nature study, science notebooks, hands-on models, brainstorming questions, and interviewing experts, this article offers simple ways to make science meaningful and memorable for children of all ages. Kay reminds us that learning comes alive when children are free to follow their curiosity and engage the world God made with wonder.
Listen in and be encouraged to enjoy science alongside your children as you help them explore, discover, and learn naturally.

In “The Kingdom Way: Trusting God While Raising Children You Cannot Control,” written and read by Connie Albers, Connie speaks to the deep tension parents often feel between trust and control. With wisdom gained from raising children into adulthood, she reflects on the moments when love, fear, responsibility, and faith all collide—and reminds us that our children are entrusted to us, but they ultimately belong to the Lord.
Through personal stories, Scripture, and gentle encouragement, Connie invites parents to move from controlling outcomes to discerning God’s leading. She reminds us that kingdom parenting is not passive parenting or controlling parenting, but faithful, prayerful parenting that seeks to shape hearts, build trust, and point children to the Lord.
Listen in and be encouraged to release the weight you were never meant to carry as you trust God with the children He has placed in your care.

In “Toddlers: Moving from Academic Pressure to Developmentally Appropriate Practices,” written and read by Kathy Eggers, Kathy offers a reassuring look at the beautifully chaotic toddler years. With insight from brain science and early childhood development, she helps parents understand why tantrums, “no,” big emotions, risk-taking, and resistance are not signs of failure, but normal parts of a toddler’s growth.
Kathy gently challenges the pressure to push academics too early and instead points families toward connection, play, calm rhythms, realistic expectations, and developmentally appropriate guidance. From meltdowns and transitions to sharing, potty training, movement, and unstructured play, she offers practical ways to support the whole child with patience and wisdom.
Listen in and be encouraged to protect the wonder of these early years as you build trust, nurture connection, and give your little one space to grow as God designed.

In “Your Kingdom Come,” written and read by Kay Chance, Kay introduces her new column, in-Formed, by reflecting on a difficult season that led her to ask a deeper question: What’s missing? Through that question, she began exploring Christian spiritual formation and the beautiful truth that we are all being formed by something—or Someone.
Kay invites us to slow down with the Lord’s Prayer and consider what it means to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” She reminds us that the Kingdom of Heaven is not built through power or control, but through ordinary people being formed by Jesus and learning to live lives of love, light, and purpose.
Listen in and be encouraged to follow Jesus more deeply as His love shapes your heart, your home, and the world around you—one relationship at a time.

In “Control versus Trust: God’s Lesson in the Warm-Up Problems,” written and read by Jennifer Cabrera, Jennifer brings her signature humor and honesty to the struggle of wanting to get homeschooling just right. Through math lessons, mismatched learning styles, curriculum worries, and one unforgettable “to be opened upon my death” letter, she reflects on the ways control can creep into even our most loving intentions.
Jennifer reminds us that God’s plan for our children is bigger than our perfectly managed schedules, strongest subjects, or carefully guarded outcomes. Looking back, she sees how the very challenges that once felt overwhelming became “warm-up problems” the Lord used to teach her trust.
Listen in, laugh along, and be encouraged to loosen your grip, remember God’s faithfulness, and keep homeschooling with courage, humility, and joy.

In “Connection First: The Hidden Key to Raising Resilient Kids,” written and read by Colleen Kessler, Colleen reminds us that connection is not optional—it is foundational. As children grow and relationships shift, especially through the teen years, the steady work of helping our kids feel safe, seen, and loved becomes one of the most important ways we prepare them for life.
Drawing from her books The Homeschool Advantage and Raising Resilient Sons, Colleen shares how everyday moments of presence, conversation, teamwork, and shared responsibility build the trust children need to face challenges with confidence. She encourages parents to keep showing up, even when connection feels one-sided or imperfect, because those small, consistent moments form a strong foundation.
Listen in and be encouraged to lead with connection as you raise resilient children who know they belong, can ask for help, and are equipped to navigate the world with courage.

In “Building Your Own Kingdom Out of Fear,” written and read by Todd Wilson, Todd speaks directly to the homeschool parent who looks like they have it all together but is quietly exhausted from trying to keep everything under control. With humor, honesty, and compassion, he reminds us that fear can turn even our best intentions into pressure, perfectionism, and joyless striving.
Through the story of one “perfect” homeschool mom who finally chose to be real about her messy day and hidden fears, Todd encourages parents to stop pretending and begin sharing honestly with someone they trust. Freedom from fear often begins when we let others see the truth of our struggles and discover we are not alone.
Listen in and be encouraged to loosen your grip, be real, and let joy return to your homeschool one honest conversation at a time.