Zan Tyler Podcast: Thriving in Your Homeschool

Zan Tyler
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Passionate. Uplifting. Relatable. Zan Tyler speaks to the heart of Christian homeschooling moms like no one else. In addition to educating her own children, Zan has spent thirty-plus years joyfully mentoring homeschool parents, publishing curriculum and resources for families, and advocating for home education everywhere from her state’s legislature to our nation’s capital. Now she wants to equip and empower you to answer your God-given calling to teach your kids at home. Join Zan and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. zantyler.com

  1. Aug 12

    College, Trades, or Something Else? Planning Your Homeschooler’s High School Years | Beth Martin | Ep. 210

    How do you build a high school plan that actually fits your teen? Zan Tyler and veteran homeschool mom Beth Martin get practical about shaping the high school years around your child’s strengths, interests, and future goals. They talk co-ops, creative electives, transcripts, college planning, and the many paths available after graduation. Zan shares how real-life experiences became meaningful credits for her own children, while Beth explains why it’s wise to plan ahead without locking your teen into one future. Homeschooling high school doesn’t have to follow a factory model. You can build something purposeful, flexible, and uniquely suited to your child. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/210-beth-martin    LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  2. Aug 5

    Afraid to Homeschool High School? Don’t Miss the Best Part! | Beth Martin | Ep. 209

    Does homeschooling in high school feel like a leap you’re not ready to take? Zan Tyler and veteran homeschool mom Beth Martin talk through the doubts parents often carry into the high school years and show how much possibility lies beyond them. Beth shares what she learned homeschooling her three children and guiding hundreds of families through high school, including one surprising truth: colleges are actively recruiting homeschool students. Zan recalls how flexibility allowed her son to move into high school coursework early, opening doors to missions, leadership, and deeper faith. Discover how these years can prepare your teen for far more than a transcript. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/209-beth-martin   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  3. Jul 29

    When Homeschooling Leaves You Running on Empty | Caleb Price | Ep. 208

    Are you exhausted from trying to carry every part of your homeschool alone?   Zan Tyler and producer Caleb Price talk candidly about the daily responsibilities, constant pressure, and genuine fears that can leave homeschool parents feeling burned out. Zan shares how God met her during one of the most overwhelming seasons of her life, while she and Caleb offer practical ways to lighten the load, seek support, and step away when needed. Burnout is real, but you don’t have to ignore it or face it alone. Stop, drop, take a break, and remember that God will do the heavy lifting. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/208-caleb-price   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  4. Jul 22

    Your Child Has a Diagnosis. Now What? | Beth Moore | Ep. 207

    What should you do when a diagnosis lands in your lap or a learning struggle persists? A diagnosis is not a verdict. Zan Tyler welcomes back longtime friend and educator Beth Moore for a conversation about testing, early intervention, IEPs, 504s, and creating a student education plan for your child. They share practical ways to identify needs, adapt curriculum, and build a homeschooling approach around your child’s strengths without becoming ruled by labels or mom guilt. Greater understanding can lead to helpful support, renewed confidence, and more joy in your homeschool. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/207-beth-moore     LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  5. Jul 15

    The Hidden Strengths of Children Who Learn Differently | Beth Moore | Ep. 206

    How can you help a child who learns differently truly thrive? Zan Tyler sits down with longtime friend and educator Beth Moore, who spent 25 years teaching in public, private, and homeschool classrooms and homeschooled her own two children with ADHD and dyslexia. Together, they discuss neurodivergence, the strengths often hidden within learning differences, and the support children need to succeed. Your child may learn differently, but with patience, understanding, and the right tools, they can flourish.   SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/206-beth-moore   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  6. Jul 8

    Choose Your Hard: Why This Family Came Back to Homeschooling | Caleb and Tamara Wheat | Ep. 205

    What happens when homeschooling feels too hard to carry, but too important to let go? Zan Tyler welcomes Caleb and Tamara Wheat, known as Doin’ It with a Dozen, to share their remarkable story of loss, love, blended family life, and returning to homeschooling after a year in private school. From the everyday logistics of PB&J sandwich-making to the bigger questions of grief, discipleship, and family life, Caleb and Tamara share the deeper encouragement every homeschool parent needs: you do not have to do it perfectly for it to be worth it. Choose the hard that keeps your children’s hearts close.   SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/205-caleb-tamara-wheat   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  7. Jul 1

    The Fight for Homeschool Freedom Isn't Over. Here's Why. | Zan Tyler | Ep. 204

    As we are poised to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American freedom, don’t miss this riveting discussion of the history of homeschool freedom, and the very real current threats we are now experiencing around the country. At the Homeschool Montana convention, Zan joined fellow homeschool freedom pioneers Mike Farris, Heidi St. John, and Steve White for a candid panel discussion about where we've been, what we almost lost, and what's at stake right now. Zan shares the moment a state superintendent threatened her with jail, the midnight prayer that turned a legislative battle around, and her urgent warning that homeschool freedom is never as secure as it feels. Gain fresh courage to stand firm, show up, and pass this hard-won legacy of freedom to the next generation.   SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/204-zan-tyler   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  8. Jun 24

    Don't Quit: Raising Children with a Biblical Worldview in a Hostile World | Zan Tyler | Ep. 203

    Are your children ready to stand firm in a culture that pulls them in every direction? In this keynote presentation at the 2026 Montana Homeschool Convention, Zan Tyler traces the thread from Harvard's Christ-centered beginnings to today's cultural confusion and shows why biblical worldview training matters more than ever. Through personal stories and decades of homeschool experience, she encourages parents to stay rooted in God's Word and raise children who know God, think biblically, and serve Him faithfully wherever He calls them.   SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/203-zan-tyler   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

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Passionate. Uplifting. Relatable. Zan Tyler speaks to the heart of Christian homeschooling moms like no one else. In addition to educating her own children, Zan has spent thirty-plus years joyfully mentoring homeschool parents, publishing curriculum and resources for families, and advocating for home education everywhere from her state’s legislature to our nation’s capital. Now she wants to equip and empower you to answer your God-given calling to teach your kids at home. Join Zan and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. zantyler.com

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