Homeschool mother of 14 children and homeschool curriculum author, Marilyn Boyer, joins the Master Books podcast to introduce her What a Character: Notable Lives from History series of books for 4th-8th grade students. This series is perfect for family read alouds, independent reading practice, and as a supplement to homeschool history, science, geography, and language arts courses. In this episode, Marilyn shares: The importance of using stories to help children learn. The importance of having a true representation of history as opposed to an edited version. Inspiring biographical stories of ..read more

Welcome to the Master Books podcast! In today's episode, we delve into the insightful world of identity and culture with Martyn Iles, the Executive CEO of Answers in Genesis. Our focus revolves around his latest book titled Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle. In Who Am I?, Martyn Iles boldly addresses the contemporary shift towards self-created identity, offering truth and hope rooted in God’s Word. This book serves as a double-edged sword of biblical truth, cutting through the layers of deception prevalent in our culture today. Whether utilized in family devotions, Bible study groups, or e ..read more

Welcome to the Master Books podcast, a resource for Christian families seeking to disciple their families through biblical homeschooling. In this episode, author Angela O’Dell shares the history of Holy Week from her heart and her world history curriculum series, The World’s Story Volume 1. Gather the family to watch or listen to this show and deepen their understanding of Holy Week and its profound significance as the climax of all human history. Key Questions Answered Include: 2:30 – What year in world history did Holy Week take place? 3:50 – How is Holy Week the climax of human history? 10 ..read more

Learning about dinosaurs is a great way for homeschool parents to help their students develop a love for learning. In this Master Books podcast, Anna and her son, Kaleb, share fun dinosaur facts and helpful educational teaching tips for other homeschool moms. To help other students learn about dinosaurs from a biblical worldview, Kaleb revealed several of his favorite books and courses on Dinosaurs. They include: Dinosaurs for Kids by Ken Ham  Dragons of the Deep  Elementary Paleontology (curriculum & enrichment videos)   ..read more

Author of Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education, John Stamper joins the Master Books Podcast to discuss the critical role of parenting in a child's salvation and education. John left the Chicago Public School System because his Christian values were in conflict with what he was mandated to teach his students.  In this episode we focus on Chapter 10 of his book entitled Parents Matter where John exposes the "intentional, systematic, and devastating war that's being waged on parents and traditional family values in this country." pg 133 (07:48) We discuss: Parents a ..read more

Rachel Smith joins the Master Books Podcast to share four different formats of Pilgrim's Progress available to families through MasterBooks.com. In this video, you will learn how to use Pilgrim's Progress: The Journey Journal with Language Lessons 9. Rachel also shares how the Journey Journal compares to the All-in-One Curriculum. Links to the many different Pilgrim's Progress formats: Pilgrim's Progress: The Journey Journal https://www.masterbooks.com/pilgrims-progress-the-journey-journal All in One Curriculum for the Pilgrim's Progress (Homeschool Bible Curriculum) https://www.masterboo ..read more

Jenny Hubanks joins the Master Books podcast to share strategies that work for special needs education. Jenny, the author of THRIVE: Special Needs Strategies that Work, is a highly qualified expert in the field, holding a Master's in Adaptive Special Education and Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst. Drawing on her wealth of classroom experience, Hubanks presents a toolkit of practical solutions for educators, parents, and caregivers, aiming to unlock the unique potential within every child, regardless of their challenges or differences. About the Book: Thrive: Special Needs Strategies t ..read more

Author Israel Wayne joins the Master Books podcast to discuss Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism answering the essential questions of Christianity. In this episode, we talk about why catechisms are used in family discipleship and churches. You will learn why this resource is perfect for helping your family live closer to God by knowing these important Bible doctrines. Links: Order Foundational Truths  Order Foundations in Faith    Time Stamps: 1:54 - The concept of catechism goes back for many centuries. 2:10 - Catechism is the concept of question-and-answer used to determi ..read more

Co-authors Kristen Pratt and Sarah Gabels join the Master Books podcast to discuss the new addition to the top-ranked Language Lessons for a Living Education series. Language Lessons Level 9 is an exciting addition to the popular language arts homeschool curriculum designed to help students effectively communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ. Links: Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 9 https://www.masterbooks.com/language-lessons-for-a-living-education-9-set Intro to Logical Homeschool Curriculum https://www.masterbooks.com/introduction-to-logic-curriculum-pack Time Stamps: 0:00 - Ma ..read more

Bodie Hodge, author of The Tower of Babel: The Cultural History of Our Ancestors, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss how to defend the Biblical account of the tower of Babel. On this episode, Mr. Hodge answers specific questions homeschool families asked about this part of our biblical, historical, and cultural history. Written in layman’s terms, The Tower of Babel is an excellent way to find your cultural connection to the Bible. It is also a great reference for Biblical classes, ancient history, and apologetics training. Show Links: Tower of Babel Preview of Tower Of Babel One Blood f ..read more