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Episode 161: Grace Has Boundaries: Setting the Tone for Your Co-op Year

What happens when we’re so focused on being grace-filled that we start letting everything slide? The beginning of a new co-op year is the perfect time to establish clear

Episode 160: Do You Have What It Takes to Lead a Homeschool Co-op?

Have you ever felt that little nudge to start a homeschool co-op? Maybe you've thought, “I wish we had something like this in our area.” Or maybe you've already started

Episode 159: 5 Mistakes We Made Starting Our Homeschool Co-op

If you feel called to start building a homeschool community, but you’re afraid of making mistakes, you are not alone. Anytime you’re bringing multiple families together,

Episode 158: Want to Start a Christian Homeschool Co-op? Don't Miss This Free Opportunity!

Has God put it on your heart to start a Christian Homeschool Community? You want to walk in obedient purpose but you lack the confidence that you are going to do things t

Episode 157: Why Start a Christian Homeschool Community When You Can Get Free Classes From Your State-Run Co-op

Have you ever wondered if parent led, volunteer, Christian homeschool co-ops are becoming obsolete or out-dated. You feel like God is calling you to build one, but if you

Episode 156: Top 6 Questions You Must Ask in a New Family Interview

We’re revisiting this important episode because we thought it would be a timely episode for many of you, because once your leadership team is in place and the practical p

Episode 155: Co-Op Management Made Easy with Homeschool Life and Renee Hogan

We’re bringing back this listener-favorite episode because the information is just too helpful not to share again! You’ve felt the call. You’ve decided to move forward.

Episode 154: The Secret Struggle Homeschool Moms Don’t Talk About

Bible verse: 2 Cor. 12:9  But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about

Episode 153: Calling Out Leadership in the Next Generation with Doug Franklin – Part 2

What if the next generation of leaders isn't waiting until adulthood... but is sitting in your classes right now? In Part 2 of our conversation with Doug Franklin, we sh

Episode 152: Great Communities Begin with Great Leaders : A Conversation with Doug Franklin – Part 1

What if the greatest limitation to your homeschool community isn't a lack of volunteers, resources, or time, but the way we think about leadership? Every leader wants to

Episode 151: Learn the Art of Kind Communication with Rachel Petty part 2 of 2

Last week we uncovered why people often hear something completely different than what we intended to say. Today, we're taking the next step. Rachel Petty is back to help

Episode 150: Learn the Art of Kind Communication with Rachel Petty part 1 of 2

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "That is NOT what I meant!" Or found yourself leading a team, parenting your kids, or navigating conflict only to

Episode 149: What Every Leader Needs to be Successful. It's Not What You Think.

Leaders, have you ever felt like you needed someone to talk to but there was no one you felt you could confide in? Maybe you're wrestling with a difficult decision, looki

Episode 148: The Difference Between a Leader and a Person in Charge

When you think of a leader, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Someone who is charismatic? Someone who can take charge? Maybe someone who seems to have it all to

Episode 147: Scholarship Funds - Can Your Co-op Afford to be Generous

A listener recently asked us a question that many homeschool co-ops eventually face: What do you do when a family wants to participate… but simply can’t afford the fees?

Episode 146: The Art of Passing the Torch; Strategies for a Smooth Leadership Transition

There will come a time when it’s your turn to step down and someone else’s turn to step into leadership, but how do you do that in a way that doesn’t leave hurt feelings,

Episode 145: Knowing When to Step Aside: Faithful Leadership Transitions

Leaders - have you ever wondered if it is time to step aside?  Have you thought about how to prepare the next generation of leaders in your homeschool co-op?  Even if you

Episode 144: Ten Enrichment Classes Your Co-op Will Love

Are you looking for fresh class ideas that bring excitement and connectivity to your homeschool co-op? In this episode, we’re sharing ten enrichment classes that teachers

Episode 143: Ending the Year with Gratitude: 10 Things Worth Celebrating

Well leaders… are you getting close to wrapping up your school year? By now, you might be feeling tired… maybe even wondering if everything you poured into this year was

Episode 142: Dreading a Hard Conversation? Make Conflict D.I.E.

Today we’re talking about something every co-op leader faces… conflict. Whether it’s parents not being on the same page, disagreements on policies, or difficult conversat