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Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We believe there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community. Crianza y Familias Relaciones
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  • Anti-Burnout Memory Master Tips

    Anti-Burnout Memory Master Tips
    Mar 10 2026
    Is pushing for Memory Master worth it — and what happens if your child doesn't make it? In this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast, host Amy Jones sits down with veteran CC moms Courtney Bradshaw and Tunrade Schumann to talk about how to challenge your kids with Classical Conversations memory work without overwhelming them or pushing too hard. Whether you're aiming for Memory Master, Subject Master, or just want your child to engage more deeply with the Foundations curriculum, this conversation is full of warm, practical wisdom for every homeschool family. Tunrade shares how her family dove headfirst into Memory Master from day one, with all four kids eventually earning the title — and each one also having that one hard year where it didn't quite come together. Those years, she says, turned out to be among the most valuable. Her daughter once went back as a Challenge A student to earn the one cycle she'd missed years earlier, simply because it still mattered to her. Tunrade herself has spent the last two years earning Mom Memory Master alongside her kids, with a third planned as her capstone. Courtney offers a beautifully different perspective — her family never completed community Memory Master, but has celebrated Subject Masters, a "Master Swordsman" scripture challenge, and countless informal moments where the content showed up in unexpected ways: a college Western Civ class, a Challenge speech, a paper. She's candid about the seasons of life — including adopting three children mid-journey — that meant mom simply wasn't available, and why that's okay. The conversation turns practical in the back half, with both moms sharing specific tips: starting with six weeks of consistent daily review, using CDs and flip books for independent study, leveraging Christmas break to tackle early weeks, pairing up with another Memory Master family for accountability and fun, and tailoring review methods to each child's learning style. Motivation strategies include review game parties, community check-ins, and Tunrade's beloved family tradition: a full week of unlimited screen time after Memory Master — which, she notes, usually loses its charm by day two. The episode closes with a reminder that the real reward isn't the blue shirt. It's a child who knows how they learn, trusts their own mind, and isn't afraid of hard things. What You'll Learn: - The full Memory Master continuum — from Subject Master all the way to the National Memory Master Contest - How two experienced CC families approached Memory Master very differently — and both thrived - Why the hidden benefits of Memory Master have almost nothing to do with memorization - What to do when life gets hard and Memory Master just isn't happening this year - Practical, age-by-age tips for making memory work fun (trampolines, hopscotch, hand motions & more) - How to use Christmas break strategically to get ahead on proofs - Creative ways to celebrate and motivate kids through the February doldrums - Why kids who earn Memory Master aren't scared of hard things later in life - How Tunrade earned Mom Memory Master — and why Courtney is already eyeing it for her last round This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by: Summit Ministries Do you want your child to have conversations that challenge, encouragement that endure, and friends and faith for life? Summit's Student Conferences equip young Christians with the hope, clarity, and confidence they need to follow Jesus boldly in today's world. It's not just about getting apologetics answers. Students learn how to live winsomely and bravely in today's world. Visit summit.org/cc before March 31, 2026, and lock in the early bird rate. Save an additional $250 when you use the code CC26. Want your child to have conversations that challenge, encouragement that endures, and friends and faith for life? Grab their spot now at summit.org/cc Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction 00:22 — Amy's Homeschool Journey & Why This Topic Matters 00:48 — The Memory Master Continuum: Subject Master to National Contest 03:39 — Meet Courtney Bradshaw: 12 Years of CC, Academic Advisor & 7 Kids 06:30 — Meet Tunrade Schumann: 12 Years of CC, Social Media Director & Graduating Her First 09:18 — What It Means to "Graduate" as a CC Mom 12:09 — Why the Memory Content Is So Rich (and Funny College Moments) 13:21 — Tunrade's Family Memory Master Journey: All Four Kids, Every Cycle 15:09 — Mom Memory Master: When Your Kid Proofs You 16:15 — The Hard Year Every Child Had — and What They Learned From It 18:14 — How a Challenge A Student Went Back for the Cycle She Missed 20:06 — Courtney's Journey: Subject Masters, a Scripture Challenge & Meeting Kids Where They Are 25:28 — Subject Master Deep Dive: Latin, Geography & Leaning Into What They Love 28:34 — It's Not All or Nothing: Finding the Right Level for Your Family 30:33 — Practical Tips: How and When to Start Preparing for ...
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  • Raising Kids Who Don't Deconstruct Their Faith | Alisa Childers

    Raising Kids Who Don't Deconstruct Their Faith | Alisa Childers
    Mar 3 2026

    Is progressive Christianity coming for your kids — and would you even recognize it if it was? In this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast, host Amy Jones and co-host Emma Bortins sit down with author and apologist Alisa Childers to unpack what progressive Christianity actually is, why it appeals to young people, and how Christian homeschool parents can equip their children to stand firm in biblical truth. If you're raising kids in today's cultural climate, this conversation is one you can't afford to miss.
    Alisa shares her own story of encountering progressive Christianity through a pastor who slowly dismantled core doctrines of the faith, and how that crisis ultimately led her to study apologetics and write Another Gospel. She offers a clear definition of progressive Christianity — not by what it affirms, but by what it denies: substitutionary atonement, the authority of Scripture, the reality of hell, and the exclusivity of Christ.
    The conversation turns to the younger generation and how moral relativism has become the dominant worldview of Gen Z, making it harder than ever for kids to understand why biblical truth isn't just "your opinion." From there, the hosts dig into practical parenting strategies: why it's not enough to shelter kids, why you should actually show them progressive content and work through it together, and how modeling confidence in your faith can be more powerful than having a perfect answer.

    What You'll Learn:
    - What progressive Christianity is — and the core doctrines it quietly denies
    - Why young people are so susceptible to progressive theology and deconstruction
    - How social media (including random TikTok videos) is influencing your kids' faith
    - Why the definition of "truth" may be the most important conversation you have with your child
    - A practical, age-by-age strategy for building spiritual resilience at home
    - How to show your kids progressive Christian content without it rattling their faith
    - Why holding a biblical sexual ethic feels different for Gen Z than it did for previous generations
    - The best apologetics resources for parents and students — including Alisa's new student edition

    00:00 — Introduction & Welcome
    00:29 — Introducing Alisa Childers: Author, Apologist & CCM Artist
    02:18 — About Another Gospel & the Student Edition
    03:09 — Alisa's Personal Story: How She Encountered Progressive Christianity
    06:04 — What Is Progressive Christianity? Definitions & Core Denials
    11:13 — Tracing the Gospel Arc: Where Progressive Christianity Goes Off the Rails
    15:02 — Social Justice, Marxism & What Unites Progressive Christians
    16:14 — Is Progressive Christianity Growing? What the Data Doesn't Show
    21:21 — The Most Important Word: How You Define "Truth" Changes Everything
    24:06 — Insulin or Ice Cream: Teaching Objective vs. Subjective Truth
    28:40 — Loving Your Kids' Friends While Holding a Biblical Sexual Ethic
    30:03 — Identity, Sexuality & Untying the Knots for the Younger Generation
    36:06 — Social Media & Progressive Christianity: Where the Influence Is Coming From
    40:10 — Practical Strategies: How to Raise Spiritually Resilient Kids at Home
    44:25 — It's Okay Not to Have All the Answers: Modeling Faith Under Pressure
    47:36 — Secondary Issues, Wrestling with Scripture & Holding Things in Tension
    48:38 — Recommended Resources for Parents & Students
    52:01 — Closing Thoughts: The Beauty of the True Gospel

    Resources:
    https://alisachilders.com/


    This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by:
    Summit Ministries
    Do you want your child to have conversations that challenge, encouragement that endure,
    and friends and faith for life? Summit's Student Conferences equip young Christians with
    the hope, clarity, and confidence they need to follow Jesus boldly in today's world. It's not
    just about getting apologetics answers. Students learn how to live winsomely and bravely in today's world.
    Visit summit.org/cc before March 31, 2026, and lock in the early bird rate. Save an additional $250 when you use the code CC26. Want your child to have conversations that challenge, encouragement that endures, and friends and faith for life? Grab their spot now at summit.org/cc
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  • Why Memorizing Matters: Tips for Homeschool Families

    Why Memorizing Matters: Tips for Homeschool Families
    Feb 24 2026

    In this episode of Everyday Educator, host Lisa Bailey is joined by Amy Jones and Ginny Tran to explore why memorizing matters — for your children and for you. From scripture memory to poetry and classical memory work, discover how memorization builds wisdom, shapes character, and hides beauty in your heart for life.

    Amy and Ginny share their earliest memories of memorizing — from singing the books of the Bible at church to reciting Twas the Night Before Christmas by the warmth of a mother's voice — and what those moments reveal about how our brains and hearts learn together. Lisa adds her own stories along the way, including the surprising moment a long-forgotten song came back word-for-word on a Valentine's Day drive.

    But this conversation goes far deeper than memory work checklists. They unpack why the environment of learning matters just as much as the content, how music plants truth in the mind like an earworm that never leaves, and why memorizing whole passages of Scripture — not just isolated verses — can train our children to think alongside Paul, alongside John, and ultimately, alongside God himself.

    Whether you're in the thick of Memory Master season or simply looking for fresh motivation to make memorization meaningful in your homeschool, this episode will leave you inspired to see memory work for what it truly is: not a box to check, but a treasure to hide in the heart.

    This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by:

    Summit Ministries

    Do you want your child to have conversations that challenge, encouragement that endure,

    and friends and faith for life? Summit's Student Conferences equip young Christians with

    the hope, clarity, and confidence they need to follow Jesus boldly in today's world. It's not

    just about getting apologetics answers. Students learn how to live winsomely and bravely in today's world.

    Visit summit.org/cc before March 31, 2026, and lock in the early bird rate. Save an additional $250 when you use the code CC26. Want your child to have conversations that challenge, encouragement that endures, and friends and faith for life? Grab their spot now at summit.org/cc

    The Classical Conversations Alumni Network

    The Classical Conversations Alumni Network is a vibrant community space that builds bridges between CC families and graduates, provides exclusive professional opportunities, and highlights inspirational stories. CC families and graduates will be encouraged and anchored in a supportive community that celebrates the Classical Conversations journey long after Challenge IV.

    Become a member of the Alumni Network today! Learn more by going to https://ccalumni.network/
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