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This Golden Hour

This Golden Hour

121 episodes

3 days ago

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Azar Chatur from Calgary, Alberta. Azar is the director of TKS, The Knowledge Society, in the Calgary area. He works with youth as a coach to guide them to discover and explore their interests, build projects, and connect with real-world opportunities. Azar invited 15-year old Isavella, one of his students, to join us for a portion of the interview. She described how TKS has helped her to find and develop her interests, specifically in starting a ...

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Azar Chatur from Calgary, Alberta. Azar is the director of TKS, The Knowledge Society, in the Calgary area. He works with youth as a coach to guide them to discover and explore their interests, build projects, and connect with real-world opportunities. Azar invited 15-year old Isavella, one of his students, to join us for a portion of the interview. She described how TKS has helped her to find and develop her interests, specifically in starting a ...

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This Golden Hour

121. Azar Chatur and TKS Calgary

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Azar Chatur from Calgary, Alberta. Azar is the director of TKS, The Knowledge Society, in the Calgary area. He works with youth as a coach to guide them to discover and explore their interests, build projects, and connect with real-world opportunities. Azar invited 15-year old Izabella, one of his students, to join us for a portion of the interview. She described how TKS has helped her to find and develop her interests, specifically in starting a ...

1 week ago

50 minutes

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120. Adaptable Homeschooling with Madison Robinson

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Madison Robinson, a young homeschool momma with six kids from British Columbia, Canada. Our conversation highlights how homeschooling can be adaptable and unique to each family throughout each stage and season of the journey. Madison emphasizes the importance of simple, consistent routines, like daily reading lessons, math, Bible reading, and morning chores. She values relational learning and building a love for reading over rigid curriculum compl...

1 week ago

47 minutes

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119. Christine Devane and "Elephant Beach"

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Christine Devane from Massachusetts. Christine is a mother of three young children, experienced classroom teacher, and author of the children’s book "Elephant Beach." Her book reflects upon her own experiences as a shy youngster, and it emphasizes the importance of knowing that people are different, and that we can choose to be kind and accepting of everyone. Christine shares practical advice for parents and educators on fostering a love of readin...

3 weeks ago

32 minutes

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118. Holly Britton and Squiggle Squad

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Holly Britton from California. Holly is a homeschool mother of four children, a grandmother of three with one on the way, educator, blogger, and creator of Squiggle Squad. Holly describes wanting to pour herself into her first child and how that love for her children led her to decide to eventually homeschool. She imparts wise counsel after wise counsel from all her valuable, veteran experience as a homeschool mother and educator. I personally lea...

3 weeks ago

52 minutes

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117. Ruth Regehr and Cheeriosity

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Ruth Regehr from Alberta. Ruth is a mother of four, grandmother of three, and the founder and developer of the game, Cheeriosity. We started our conversation by learning about Ruth’s short experience homeschooling her children when they were quite young. Ruth loved it, and so did her kids. We transitioned to Cheeriosity, a game that consists of 12 blocks where players make words based on 353 positive attributes that they notice in others or want t...

4 weeks ago

22 minutes

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116. Erika Barootes and MaKami College

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Erika Barootes from Alberta. Erika is the Director of External Relations and Department Head for Applied Politics and Public Affairs at MaKami College in Edmonton, Alberta. In our conversation, we explore the intersection of homeschooling and post-secondary education, focusing on how MaKami College is opening its doors to homeschool students and removing traditional barriers to admission. We also discuss why homeschool students are often well-suit...

1 month ago

43 minutes

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115. Raising Apologists with Angela Mitchell

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Angela Mitchell from Georgia. Angela is a homeschool mother of three, author, speaker, and apologist. We talked about the transition from public and private schooling to homeschooling and the factors that influenced the Mitchell’s decision, including concerns about curriculum content and family values. We also discussed the importance of customizing education to each child’s learning style and interests, and the wonderful freedom that homeschoolin...

1 month ago

45 minutes

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114. Denmark and the World with Jesper & Cecilie Conrad

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Jesper and Cecilie Conrad from Denmark. Jesper and Cecilie are unschooling parents of four children, they’ve been traveling the world for ten years, and they are focused on intentional family living. Cecilie explains that unschooling emphasizes trust in the learning process, respects our children’s autonomy, and that it is not about having a fixed curriculum or specific academic outcomes. The Conrads describe their transition to a nomadic lifestyl...

1 month ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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113. Family Togetherness with Amy Reinke

You listen to this Golden Hour podcast. In today's episode, we get to spend time with Amy Reinke from Alberta. Amy is a second generation homeschool mother of two. Amy shares her unique perspective as both a former homeschool student and now a homeschooling parent. Offering listeners a candid look into her family's educational journey. Amy says that her main motivations to choose homeschooling include the desire for family togetherness, flexibility, and the ability to nurture her children's ...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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112. Scott Holloway: Carpenter, Pastor, Homeschool Dad

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Scott Holloway from Saskatchewan. Scott is a pastor, carpenter, and homeschooling father of ten children ranging from 8 months to 21 years old. Scott’s first exposure to homeschooling came as a high school student when his parents made the decision to start homeschooling during a teacher strike. He never went back, and he and his wife have homeschooled their children from the beginning to the present. Scott reflects on the flexibility, individuali...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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111. Amber O'Neal Johnston and Heritage Mom

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Amber O’Neal Johnston from Georgia. Amber is a homeschool mom of four children, an author, speaker, world traveler, and founder of Heritage Mom. Initially, Amber was skeptical about homeschooling, but she has become a passionate advocate, crediting her husband’s gentle leadership and the encouragement of experienced homeschool moms for her transformation. She discusses the importance of creating a culturally rich home environment that her children...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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110. Vanessa Braun and Building a Village

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Vanessa Braun from Medicine Hat, Alberta. Vanessa is a passionate homeschooling mom of four, a teacher, and a community organizer. Vanessa describes her journey from a traditional public school background and earning a master’s degree in math education to embracing homeschooling for her young children. Listeners will hear about Vanessa’s approach to learning—emphasizing outdoor experiences, family involvement, and a “better late than early” philos...

1 month ago

51 minutes

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109. Rowan Atkinson and Avoiding Homeschool Burnout, Freak Out, and Zone Out

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Rowan Atkinson from Ontario, Canada. Rowan is a second-generation homeschooler, author, and experienced homeschooling mom of four. Rowan shares how she got into homeschooling, beginning with her own mother’s pioneering decision in the early 1980s and continuing through her experiences as a parent, educator, and curriculum creator. Rowan discusses the evolution of homeschooling from its early days—when resources were scarce and families had to prov...

1 month ago

47 minutes

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108. Martin Vervloet and Homeschooling with Intention

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Martin Vervloet from Alberta. Martin is a homeschool father of 11 who preaches the gospel, works construction, and gives a lot of service. Martin shares his experiences as a father of a large family, including being a grandfather to 18 (and counting), homeschooling since the mid-1990s. He discusses the influence of faith, the importance of parental involvement, and the flexibility homeschooling provided for their large family. Some key highlights ...

2 months ago

52 minutes

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107. Andrew Pudewa and Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Andrew Pudewa from Oklahoma. Andrew is a homeschool father of seven children and eighteen grandchildren, and he is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). Andrew shares his personal journey from traditional schooling to becoming a passionate advocate for home education. He discusses the challenges of homeschooling multiple children at different grade levels, and how these challenges are balanced by the deep relat...

2 months ago

55 minutes

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106. Micro-school Homeschooling with Jill Baumann

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Jill Baumann from Texas. Jill is a pioneering homeschool mother, micro school co-founder, and creator of innovative resources for independent teen learners. When her children were young, Jill sought out alternative education options. Eventually, she built a thriving micro school that served her own children well and many other students. Check out self-directedsuccess.com for resources, support, and learn more about her programs. This episode is a ...

2 months ago

52 minutes

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105. Creative Teamwork with the Bryant Family

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with the Bryant family from Southern California. Bobby Bryant II and his three children, Bobby III, Ava, and Joseph, discuss their unique homeschooling journey, the role of faith in their education, and their collaborative creative projects.This episode is really for anyone interested in homeschooling, faith-based education, and the power of family collaboration. The Bryants’ story offers encouragement, practical insights, and a testament to the lastin...

3 months ago

47 minutes

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104. Winnie and Emaghea Lau and cashsmartforlife.com

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Winnie and Emaghea Lau from Edmonton, Alberta. Winnie and Emaghea are a mother-daughter duo and the founders of the Cash Smart for Life (CSFL) program. We discuss their mission to empower families—especially homeschoolers—to raise financially confident, values-driven children from as young as age three. Visit cashsmartforlife.com to explore resources, read more about Winnie and Emaghea’s story, and discover how you can start your family’s journey ...

3 months ago

37 minutes

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103. Jason Weening and heydads.ca

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Jason Weening from Saskatchewan, Canada. Jason is a homeschool dad of ten, author, entrepreneur, and speaker. He shares his family’s extraordinary journey from Ontario to Saskatchewan, including a year of travel across the U.S. and six months in the Dominican Republic, all while homeschooling. We discuss the importance of intentional fatherhood, building a family culture rooted in faith and character, and practical strategies for managing technolo...

3 months ago

47 minutes

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102. Bethany Baldwin and MAD Society Inc.

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Bethany Baldwin from Ohio. Bethany is a homeschooling mother of five and the owner of Mad Society Inc. Bethany talks about the challenges and rewards she has experienced and her innovative approach to integrating arts into education. We discuss Bethany's personal motivations, experiences with different educational methods for her children, and insights on setting up and running a successful home-based drama club. Bethany highlights the importance ...

3 months ago

43 minutes