Thriving in Your Homeschool with Zan Tyler

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. 5d ago

    Why Homeschool Kids Are Thriving (and a Town That Proved It) | Caleb Price | Ep. 217

    Zan Tyler and Caleb Price talk about trading comparison for gratitude, celebrate a town that rallied behind a homeschool graduate, and share why homeschooling opens doors for our kids. Plus, Zan brings encouraging news from her travels: the homeschool movement is alive, growing, and thriving. Is a clean house the key to a peaceful home? Zan Tyler and Caleb Price start with a viral reel that sparked hundreds of comments and talk about why gratitude, not comparison, is the secret to a joyful homeschool. (Zan also shares the funny story of being named South Carolina's Homemaker of the Year and her sister's unforgettable response.) Then they celebrate some encouraging news: a Homeschool Law Enforcement Day in Reno that drew more than 500 families, and a Nebraska town that rallied behind a young homeschool graduate and volunteer firefighter so he could pursue his calling. Zan explains how parents can advocate for their high schoolers, why homeschool graduates are thriving in college, the military, and beyond, and where to turn for help if a barrier ever appears. Finally, Zan shares highlights from her recent travels with Joe, from Oregon to the Reagan Presidential Library to national leadership conferences in Orlando, and why she believes the homeschool movement is alive, growing, and truly a "love your kids" movement. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/217-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

  2. Sep 23

    A Sense of Home They Never Outgrew: Dr. Robert Jackson on Homeschooling and Family | Ep. 216

    Family physician, homeschool dad of nine, and author Dr. Robert Jackson joins Zan to share how homeschooling shaped a close-knit family across generations. From meeting his wife Carlotta to raising two sons with special needs, Robert reflects on calling, sacrifice, and the enduring power of a biblical worldview passed down through the home. He also opens up about writing a book to preserve his own father's story for his children and grandchildren, and why he believes homeschooling gave his family a sense of home they never outgrew.   SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/216-robert-jackson   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. Sep 16

    The Surprising Opportunities Homeschool Parents Can Create | Jonathan Bartlett | Ep. 215

    What can happen when homeschool families bring their creativity, skills, and community together? Zan Tyler talks with longtime homeschool dad Jonathan Bartlett about the creativity, freedom, and community that can make homeschooling a rich, rewarding experience. Jonathan has seen what families can create together: programming and calculus classes, homeschool football at AT&T Stadium, award-winning theater, and even a new homeschool film festival. He and Zan also talk about discipleship, homeschool freedom, and why community is worth the effort. Your family doesn’t have to homeschool alone. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/215-jonathan-bartlett   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. Sep 9

    The Essential Role of Homeschool Dads | Wil Addison | Ep. 214

    Wil Addison didn’t begin homeschooling as the dad who taught lessons, but over time, he discovered just how much his presence mattered. Zan Tyler talks with this father of seven and co-host of the Culture Proof Podcast about discipleship, fatherhood, the growth of homeschooling in the Black community, and becoming more actively involved in his children’s education. Wil shares how simply asking his wife, “What can I do to help?” changed his role at home. Together, he and Zan encourage fathers to be present, seize the moments, and remember that discipleship starts at home. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/214-wil-addison   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. Sep 2

    Faithful, Not Perfect: A Better Way to Homeschool | Tauna Meyer | Ep. 213

    Are you carrying more in your homeschool than God ever asked you to carry? Zan Tyler and homeschooling mom of six Tauna Meyer talk about loosening your grip on the perfect plan, recognizing what matters most in each season, and giving your children room to grow into who God created them to be. Tauna shares how prayer transformed her approach to homeschooling, while Zan reflects on the freedom families have to adjust when something simply isn’t working. You don’t have to get everything right. Keep returning to God, your priorities, and the next faithful step. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/213-tauna-meyer   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. Aug 26

    Celebrating 4 Years of Powerful Homeschool Conversations | Ep. 212

    What can four years of meaningful homeschool conversations mean for the families listening along the way? As the Zan Tyler Podcast celebrates its fourth anniversary, Zan looks back on some of the voices and moments that have encouraged parents to keep going, trust God, and remember the extraordinary influence they have in their children’s lives. Guests including Kirk Cameron, Heidi St. John, Todd Wilson, Ginny Yurich, Mike Farris, Meeke Addison, and others have shared wisdom about building a biblical worldview, finding joy in difficult seasons, embracing the freedom and flexibility of homeschooling, and trusting God with each child’s unique path. Again and again, these conversations remind us of the lasting impact of homeschooling. Parents are shaping hearts and minds, building strong relationships, discipling their children, and persevering through both the hard days and the joyful ones. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/212-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

  7. Aug 19

    Looking Back: What Mattered Most in Our Homeschool | Jan Smith | Ep. 211

    What will your children remember most about their homeschool years? Zan Tyler and veteran homeschool mom Jan Smith look back on the years of teaching, training, and growing alongside their children and share what they’ve learned about what matters most. They talk about recognizing each child’s gifts, making room for character training, building strong relationships, and refusing to let insecurity steal the joy of the journey. Along the way, Zan and Jan offer the kind of perspective that can help you approach this homeschool year with greater peace and confidence. Trust that God has equipped you for the children He’s given you, and keep investing in what lasts.   SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/211-jan-smith   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. 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

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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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