Welcome to the Homeschooling Families Podcast and Family Forum Friday where we delve into your specific questions about homeschooling. In this episode, Leslie Nunnery shares the powerful concept of "Heart Schooling." She takes you through the seven essential steps to align your homeschooling journey with your mission as a Christian parent. Discover how Heart Schooling can transform your homeschool into a vibrant hub of discipleship, ensuring that your children not only excel academically but also grow in faith and character.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

* Recognize Your Call: Understand your mission as a Christian parent to make disciples in and through education.

* Define Your Mission: Craft a clear mission statement for your family's homeschooling journey, focusing on character, faith, and love.

* Align Your Goals: Set specific, measurable goals that support your mission, such as spiritual growth and academic achievements.

* Create Your Vision: Develop a detailed plan that outlines how you will achieve your goals through curriculum, schedules, and teaching methods.

* Prioritize Your Time: Craft a daily schedule that reflects your mission, dedicating time to Bible study, character development, and academics.

* Nurture Your Relationships: Build strong family bonds by spending quality time, fostering open communication, and creating a loving and supportive environment.

* Evaluate and Adjust: Embrace flexibility, regularly evaluate your progress, and be willing to adjust your methods to stay aligned with your mission.

Additional Resources:

With the influx of families who have started homeschooling recently, it’s more important than ever that as a Christian homeschooling family, you understand and really capitalize on what makes you unique and set apart. That’s why we are truly convinced that every Christian homeschooling family needs to look at what they do as heart schooling and not merely homeschooling. So, with that in mind, we have an invaluable resource that can truly transform your homeschooling journey. It’s a book Leslie Nunnery wrote simply called Heart School, and it’s available HERE. This book will revolutionize the way you approach homeschooling by focusing on the heart and the mission behind it.