Signs of the Times & Raising Our Children Episode 116

 A very special episode of The Burt (Not Ernie) Show coming to ya today.

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I had the chance to interview my dear friend Kerry Beck about a special event coming up in just a couple of weeks - Homeschool Super Heroes Week.

 

Now, don’t run and hide or tune out just because you heard me say the word “homeschool”. 

 

There are some things in this podcast episode that are beneficial for all parents and even grandparents, and there are some pretty awesome freebies available too. 

 

Kerry hosts this online event every year right at the tail end of summer and part of why she has it in late August is so that parents and grandparents can get a jump-start on the school year (whether that includes home education or not!)  Her heart is to equip parents and grandparents who are Christians to train up the next generation to put on their “Bible glasses” and view the world through a Christian point of view. 

 

It’s the time of year when families start thinking about fall Bible studies and jump back into family devotionals after the more relaxed summer months. 

 

The world in which we are currently living is very different than the world was 100 years ago…or even 10 or 15 years ago! 

 

It’s important to recognize the signs of the times in which we live, and to work diligently and with focus on training our children and grandchildren in the ways of the Lord. 

 

This summit is designed to that singular end.

 

And the way that Kerry treats her audience is remarkable and unique, and it is always the highlight of my year to work with her through her events. I’m sharing Kerry’s vision for Christian families with you today on the podcast because I would be a really lousy friend to you all if I didn’t! She is offering a caring, encouraging, Biblically solid environment to her people via her email list and her Facebook group - so if you could use some encouragement in a safe, warm, welcoming place as you grow in your walk as a Christian parent, then this event is for you. 

 

In addition to the speakers at this week-long online event, Kerry is opening up a prayer room so attendees can share prayer requests, pray for one another, and be prayed for. Is that not the best idea ever?!? Who doesn’t want to have access to a prayer room as we head into a brand new school year?!?

 

So, yes, there will be workshops that focus on homeschooling -  but there are also going to be workshops on parenting, discipleship, prayer, and loads of encouragement for moms and dads. 

 

There will even be a daily superhero of the faith that parents and grandparents can do with their kiddos. As believers, we have a Christian heritage and getting a little snippet of info about that to pass along to our children is truly amazing.

 

The keynote speaker will be talking about the importance of Christian communication and the art of communicating well.

 

And if you are a grandmother who is raising and / or homeschooling your grandchildren, Kerry offers regular ideas, resources and encouragement for you. (Also, if you are serving in the Church in any type of children’s ministry, many of the ideas and activities she shares will work well in that environment, too.) 

 

This year she has several speakers focusing on special needs in children, and she is thrilled to be able to offer several workshops that can be of help to parents of special needs children. 

 

There will also be the opportunity to ask questions for the speakers, and get those questions answered. For me, as an extreme introvert, when I would travel to a conference or convention, I would sit in the back, take lots of notes, and skedaddle immediately at the end of the workshop. But having the option to ask questions via an online summit takes all the “people-y” parts of a traditional conference out of the equation. So if you are like me, and you don’t usually ask questions when all the people are around, then this type of setting is for you. 

 

And Kerry has made different options available to attend the summit, even with a totally free option. (If you can afford free, then you can afford this event!) Even if you are on a tight budget, and who isn’t in our current economy, there is an easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy way to enjoy the summit. 

 

Visit Kerry's website here:

  HowToHomeschoolMyChild.com

 

Get a free ticket to the summit here:

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