You’re Not That Special Emily Dean & Kim Hyland

Continuing our practice of Surrender for this Easter season. Surrender applies to the major life events, but also (and quite likely more so) to the daily habits and practices of our lives. Join us as we delve into sleep deprivation, our reluctance to turn to Him first in times of need, and experiencing peace no matter your circumstance. 



Quote- “In this moment He is accomplishing something unique and unrepeatable. The Lord has only given us this moment.” ~Fr. Luke



“Every personal weakness is a near occasion of communion.” ~Fr. Boniface

In this episode we discuss observation of liturgical calendars, our need for seasons, and re-cap Kim’s Lenten lessons. So good to be back with a new, tiny guest in tow! Listen in.

What would you say if we told you that Christmas lasts much longer than one day? And, what might you say if your Christmas has been less than, well “Christmasy?” The good news for those of us who’ve had a hard season is that Christ came for just this sort of thing. Our weakness draws Him to us. Our embrace of this weak place makes fertile soil for our Savior to come and do some saving. Listen in.

In this, the week before Christmas, we’re talking about the necessity of advent. Whether you’re working, a stay at home mom, or both, properly ordering our days for prayer is vital to Christian life. Listen in as we discuss the American mindset and work ethic in light of being “truly human” by ordering our days to serve our souls first.

How advent captures us beyond, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” Developing a heart posture of waiting for His kingdom, while simultaneously participating in Immanuel, “God with us” is a tension we don’t often acknowledge. How do we wait in expectation with the hurts and troubles of our current state? Listen in.

Have you ever felt like the things you’re teaching your children are falling on unappreciative ears?

Kim and Em dive into the reality of sharing rich and beautiful academia and planting seeds as an arduous, trusting work. We don’t know what is sticking and what is not. A child, being made in the image of God, is a unique and independent vessel, ultimately under our jurisdiction, but not under our control.

We’re also answering a few questions that came in from listeners:

-What is something that surprised you about homeschooling?

-How to fight the “I’m not doing enough” lie.

-How to assess yourself and your kids with honesty and clarity.

Surrender in our homeschooling looks like setting a feast and coming back over and over to the table. So, how do we do that? Listen in.