Making Biblical Family Life Practical

  We all want to raise competent, well-prepared adults as our children grow up. Sometimes our best intentions, though, could be interfering with their growth and may result in something quite different than we hope -- even a broken relationship with a twenty-something son or daughter. What's happening, and more importantly, what can do to avoid it? Join us for this interview with author, speaker, and second-generation homeschooler Israel Wayne, on making the transition to adulthood!

This week, we talk about the importance of making a visit to any college your students may be considering -- and more importantly, how to get the biggest impact for each hour you spend on campus! We've graduated three who all went to college, and while they went to three very different schools, we learned there are certain things you can expect and prepare for no matter what kind of college they consider!

This week, we talk about the importance of making a visit to any college your students may be considering -- and more importantly, how to get the biggest impact for each hour you spend on campus! We've graduated three who all went to college, and while they went to three very different schools, we learned there are certain things you can expect and prepare for no matter what kind of college they consider!

Some educators and librarians so are desperate to get boys to read something, anything, that they'll turn a blind eye to any but the most objectionable material. "Well, at least they're reading," they'll say. Yet deep down, we all know that the junky material we use to get them to read is likely to give them a taste for ... more junk. This week, we'll talk about a few reasons your son may not like to read much now, and give you some real suggestions for solid, wholesome, challenging, and educational books that your son will love.   Some Resources You Might Find Helpful * "Character-Building Books for Boys" - from our Raising Real Men blog * Beloved Books - a great source of audiobooks, including The Sugar Creek Gang * Raising Real Men Store - some neat books, both print and audio, your whole family will enjoy!

    The Christian homeschool world is in an uproar over the resent resignations of two influential leaders in the movement called "Patriarchy." Does the Bible really teach the things we are hearing in these cases? Or does the Scripture say something quite different about the role of husband and father in a Biblically-focused family? This week, Hal and Melanie take a look at a number of critically important passages in search of the real balance!

  This week, Hal's out of town, so Melanie takes the opportunity to chat with moms about a temptation many of us have - to use our tongues in the wrong way with our husbands and children. Join her to talk about how to bless our husbands and motivate them to serve God instead of tearing down our houses with our own handstongues.

Think of family travel and you probably think of vacation. But what other adventures could your family undertake if you could save 40 to 60% on the cost of "conventional" travel? Could they join Dad on business travel? Plan the ultimate field trip? Make a mission week a family project? Last year Hal and Melanie took their family on the road for over 30,000 miles--and this episode, they share their secrets for finding the best deals on airfare, lodging, and even how to save on routine gas fill ups!

Changes in the economy and the culture are making it more challenging to maintain a Christian witness in the business world. It's more and more crucial that we help our children develop an entrepreneurial business sense so they're not so bound to the corporate lifestyle. Our guests this episode are Philip and Carroll Sue Priddy, a couple with a unique approach to teaching their children how to find business opportunities and then carry them out -- successfully!

This week we look at the intriguing idea that maybe instead of breaking the congregation into age-related special interest groups, churches should welcome young children into the worship service alongside their parents. Our guest is Scott Brown, the executive director of the National Council of Family Integrated Churches, and the leader of a large and well-established church in Wake Forest, N.C., where families spend the worship and teaching hours together rather than divided into separate services. Guess what – there’s good Biblical precedent for it! http://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MBFLP-2014-03-17-FamilyIntegratedChurch-withScottBrown.mp3

This week we talk about homeschooling when your student has special needs--and why home education is a blessing to them. Our guests are the special needs consultants from the Home School Legal Defense Association, Betty Statnick, Krisa Winn, and Faith Berens.

As parents, we know that raising our children involves more than just academic training–it’s about discipleship. But “homeschooling” really just reclaims the 20% of life which is “school work” — what about the other 80%? Our guest, Kevin Swanson, joins us to talk about the concept of “family economics,” where Christian families are encouraged to embrace of lifestyle of productive service together, whether in business, ministry, education, or a mix of all of them. In a rough economy, working together as a family may be just what it takes to make it! LINKS: Family Economics Generations Radio with Kevin Swanson Hal and Melanie’s recent appearance on Generations Radio

  On this episode, Hal and Melanie dive into the controversial question of gender roles and work -- is there such a thing, Biblically speaking, as exclusively "men's work" or "women's work"? Is there a distinction mandated in Scripture? Or have we adopted (or rebelled from) a social preference which might change with time, place, and circumstance? The answer may surprise you ...

This week Hal and Melanie answer your questions! * How do you handle the transition from sweet little boy to standoffish young man? * When's a good time to start sports with a young boy? * What do you do when your sons persistently "don't hear" your directions? * Do you have any ideas for an anniversary celebration for a couple with a large family and a small budget? And more!