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Homeschool mom Emilie Lunt believes with her whole heart and soul that our homes are places where we can seek the truth, celebrate beauty, and learn good things every single day. That's why she's educating her kids at home. She knows you can do it too! Welcome to Heart & Soul Homeschool Podcast presented by the Herzog Foundation. Join Emilie and an array of captivating guests as they inspire and empower you on your homeschooling journey. Whether you're just beginning or a seasoned homeschool ...
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Erika Casupanan, the winner of CBS’ Survivor 41, puts the spotlight on the overlooked and underestimated. Tune in every Monday for inspirational interviews and relatable pep talks with guests from pop culture, social media and reality TV. Find out how impressive people tackled self doubt, underrepresentation, judgment and more. Erika creates a safe space for guests to share the triumphs, trials and a-ha moments on their paths to today. You’ll be inspired to see others more clearly and unlock ...
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This week Emilie is joined by national conservative media personality, Chris Stigall. They discuss the challenges of our current media landscape and the importance of being discerning as we navigate the news as Christian parents. To learn more about Chris and his work including his morning talk show on AM 990 in Philadelphia and the Chris Stigall P…
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We’re kicking off HTSM season 3 with Big Brother Canada 12 winner Bayleigh Pelham! Bayleigh shares her incredible journey to winning BBCAN12, including getting removed from the cast of BBCAN11 at the last minute because her ex was on the show. She talks about the disappointment in learning Big Brother Canada is cancelled and being the last winner o…
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Naked Apple Tribe Homeschool Co-op is a 2024 recipient of the Herzog Foundation's Excellence in Christian Education Awards Co-Op of the Year Award. This week, Emilie is joined by co-leaders Ashlee Sharrett and Le Niza Arellano. You’ll love hearing about the amazing vision God has given them to serve the homeschool families of Northern Virginia! Int…
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Jenifer Davidson, recipient of the Herzog Foundation's Excellence in Christian Education Awards Co-Op of the Year and the founder of GraceLubbock Homeschool Group, joins Emilie this week to chat about what it was like to grow GraceLubbock from 12 students to over 450 this year! You'll love hearing her story and may even be inspired to start your ow…
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Leslie Nunnery, Co-Founder of Teach Them Diligently, and Emilie talk about preparing for the empty nest even while your kids are young. Your heart will be encouraged by Leslie’s sweet insights no matter where you are on your journey as a mom. David and Leslie Nunnery are the founders of Teach Them Diligently. Convinced of the Holy Spirit’s leading …
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This week, Christine Agin, Co-Founder and Board Chair, Bitterroot Heritage Academy returns and brings along Brad Rhodda, Pastor, Light of the Valley Church. They tell the incredible story of how God brought them together to share a vision that is ministering to their community in amazing ways. If you're challenged and encouraged by their testimony,…
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In this very special episode of Heart & Soul Homeschool, Emilie joins forces with Christine Stigall from the Making the Leap podcast to bring you the incredible story of Christine Agin, Co-Founder and Board Chair of Bitterroot Heritage Academy. Christine, a dedicated homeschool mom, answered God's call to start a private Christian school and as you…
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Podcast Description: This week Sara Radginski from Blessed Homeschool joins Emilie to chat about her Prayer Challenge for homeschool moms. There's no better way to start your homeschool year than committing to prayer and Sara has just the encouragement you'll need to get started and to be consistent - don't miss this one! Sara Radginski is a former…
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Natalie Haber is back this week to talk about her ministry for mothers: Flourish. She and Emilie discuss what true Christ-centered community is and ideas for how you can create it in your own life. Natalie Haber, founder of Flourish and Haber House ministries, is a passionate Christ follower, married to Bruce, and mom to five incredible children. S…
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Celeste Anderson is a professional gamer and the first winner of the reality show King of the Nerds back in 2013. She opens up about backlash after winning the competition and being under edited. Celeste talks about overcoming self doubt, going back to school in her late 20s and the positive self talk that helped her get through a cancer diagnosis.…
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Natalie Haber is Emilie’s guest this week. They dive into the tricky topic of handling differences in conviction about education within our families and the body of Christ. You’ll be encouraged as you listen to Natalie’s story of how the Lord brought her (now a homeschool mom) and her husband (a public school administrator) to a place of unity that…
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Dr. Lisa Dunne returns this week to discuss the University that she founded based on the principles of homeschooling: Chula Vista Christian University. You will be blown away as you hear about the University's mission and their truly industry disrupting method of "Circles, not rows. Dialogue, not lecture. Higher education for the next generation." …
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Neda Kalantar joins the podcast for her first interview in six years (!!!) to talk abut her two times on Big Brother Canada. She opens up about how the hate she received after season 2 impacted the way she approached the game in season 5. Neda and Erika bond over growing up with a money scarcity mindset and reflect on how their relationships with t…
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This week Emilie and her guest, Dr. Lisa Dunne, discuss the reality that parents (Christian parents included!) have outsourced the care and discipleship of their children. The consequences are devastating, but you'll be inspired by Dr. Dunne's encouragement that we CAN turn things around in this generation! She also offers a concrete way forward fo…
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This week Emilie sits down with Ricky and Autumn Sands to chat about the homeschool co-op they started at their church and its huge impact on their congregation and community. Pastor Ricky and his wife, Autumn, met while studying at Missouri Western State University. They have two boys named, Finnegan and Charlie and a baby girl named Eloise. Ricky…
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Taylor Lindsay-Noel of Access By Tay has never let her wheelchair slow her down. Taylor is a disability advocate, CEO, motivational speaker and content creator known for her accessibility reviews of restaurants. In this episode, Taylor talks about thriving despite misconceptions she faces as a Black disabled woman CEO. Plus, Taylor opens up about h…
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This week Emilie and her guest, Letricia Osgood from Discovery Homeschool Academy, discuss options for both enrichment and academic programs offered by the Academy through partnership with local churches. Who knows…perhaps you’ll be inspired to seek out a similar program or even start your own! If you or someone you know are interested in starting …
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Join Emilie and her guest Megan Lewis as they chat about Megan's family's journey from public school to private Christian school and now homeschool! You'll be encouraged by their story of faith and trust as they seek to follow God's plan for their family. Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@g…
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Todd Herzog, winner of Survivor China and Erika’s all-time favourite Survivor player, talks about having his life dream come true at the age of 22. Plus, Todd is candid about what it was like having his struggles with alcoholism broadcast to millions. He shares his next dream (which is a lot simpler). This episode contains a lot of Erika fangirling…
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Why is teaching reading so tricky? Why is it critical that kids (and especially Christian kids) have the ability to read with understanding? How can we help our kids read and comprehend better? These are just a few of the topics Emilie and her guest, Lydia Callahan (Founder and CEO of The Reading HQ) chat about on this week's episode of Heart & Sou…
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Emilie's husband, Jared, is back this week. Both Emilie and Jared attended Public School growing up, but they realize now that their parents were preparing them to be homeschoolers all along! Listen in as Emilie and Jared discuss specific things their parents taught them that have been extremely beneficial as they homeschool their own children. Jar…
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In this Pride Month special, we’re putting the spotlight on the not-for-profit Rainbow Railroad and its work to help at-risk LGBTQI+ people around the globe. Warning: mentions of violence throughout the episode. Latoya Nugent, Head of Engagement at Rainbow Railroad, joins the podcast to talk about why we need to remember queer refugees during our P…
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Emilie's husband, Jared, joins the podcast this week as they discuss the Heart & Soul of THEIR homeschool. Jared Lunt is a West Point graduate, Army veteran, sales professional, great husband, and homeschool dad. He and his family reside in the Kansas City area. Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomes…
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Time to get into your feels. Simone Saunders (therapist, Tiktok creator and founder of the Cognitive Corner) joins the podcast to explain what it means to *actually* feel your feelings. Simone talks about the drawbacks of over intellectualizing your feelings, signs you’re disconnected from your body and advice for finding a therapist. Follow Happy …
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Join Emilie and her guest, Debbie Park, as they chat about how Debbie is able to work full-time from home AND homeschool at the same time. Debbie offers her experience and encourages parents to think through all the possibilities! Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to h…
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Sometimes super fans get judged. The truth is being a super fan can unlock community, growth and joy! This week, Kayla and Bethany of the Stanning BTS podcast talk about how being ARMY (aka BTS fans) helped them to grow as individuals and build their own podcast community. The trio chat about misconceptions of kpop fans (and super fans in general) …
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Emilie and her friend, Dr. Allison Lassiter, talk about what it looks like to be a college professor AND a homeschool mom! Dr. Allison Lassiter is a part time homeschool mom and a part time professor. She is passionate about giving her kids a personalized education and teaching them to think critically and love Jesus with both their hearts and mind…
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Coming out often doesn’t happen in isolation. A lot of your life can change when you’re in the process of coming out and this can be especially hard when you grow up in a religious family. Content creator Gay Italian Nonna shares her story of coming out to her immigrant, Catholic family. Plus, she talks about breaking beauty and makeup barriers as …
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Join Emilie and Rick Green, America's Constitution Coach, for a lively discussion about homeschoolers and school choice. Rick Green is known as America’s Constitution Coach. He is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host. Rick co-hosts the national daily radio podcast The WallBuilders Show with Tim & David Barto…
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Ever wonder if you’re queer enough? In a special HTSM happy hour episode, Erika and her pal Alena Papayanis (Dear Queer, Podcast) share their experiences with queer imposter syndrome and the insecurities that follow coming out in your 30s. The pair talk about making queer friends, entering queer spaces for the first time, choosing labels, figuring …
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Join Emilie and her guest Rachael Alsbury as they chat about everything from Rachael's story as a homeschool mom to "guided unschooling" to "on ramps" for homeschooling. This is a fun conversation that you won't want to miss! Rachael Alsbury is a Mom x 4, writer, photographer and systems-creator extraordinaire. Find more from Rachael at https://www…
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Join Emilie and her guest Peggy Ployhar, Founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool as they chat about homeschooling diverse learners. Learn more about Peggy and SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/ and follow @spedhomeschool on Instagram. Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, is a physicist turned home educator who left a lucrative caree…
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Imagine realizing you’re queer on a TV show with 24/7 live feeds and a whole country watching you? That’s what happened to Willow Faith on Big Brother Canada 3. This week, Willow talks about playing a reality show game while developing feelings for a woman for the first time, the pressure to label herself publicly when she was still figuring hersel…
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Join Emilie and her guest Garritt Hampton, director of Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution and host of the new Thinking Dad Podcast. You won't want to miss their discussion about the documentary film Schoolhouse Rocked, the important role of dads in homeschooling, Garritt's new podcast and so much more! Learn more about Schoolhouse Rocked…
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Comedian Tranna Wintour (Celebrity Big Brother Quebec) left her bank job, started stand up comedy and came to understand her trans identity all at the same time. This week, Tranna talks about resilience as a creative, unleashing her inner show girl, the beauty of being open to evolution and the lessons she learned from Celebrity Big Brother Quebec.…
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Socialization is a hot topic for homeschoolers (and their critics!) Join Emilie and President of the Herzog Foundation, Darrell Jones, as they discuss the many reasons why it is SO important for Christian families who homeschool to be plugged into a local church. Darrell Jones is the President of the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation. He has …
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For many athletes, a scholarship and spot on a D1 team are the dream. But what happens when the dream isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? Pro runner Aleeya Hutchins took the leap to quit her D1 team and return to Canada for private training. In this episode, she chats about making the tough decision to walk away from her dream and the aftermath that f…
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Do you wonder if you can homeschool your children all the way through high school? Tune in this week to hear Audrey Broggi's story. You'll be inspired by her commonsense approach and encouraged as she challenges moms to walk closely with the Lord by being in the Scriptures every single day. Mrs. Audrey Broggi is wife to Dr. Carl Broggi and mother t…
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The first step to making a dream come true is as simple as a thought. Manifestation coach Kathleen Cameron joins the podcast to share how our thoughts can create the reality of our dreams. Kathleen is a nurse turned multi-million dollar entrepreneur. In this episode, Kathleen talks about how our thoughts become reality (good and not so good) and ea…
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Join Emilie and her guest, Abraham Hamilton III, as they discuss he and his wife's incredible decision to homeschool their children BEFORE they even had kids! Whether you're only beginning to think about homeschooling your own kids or if you've been at it for years, you'll be inspired by their story as well as the encouragement for parents that Abr…
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Calling all reality TV hopefuls! Casting director Heather Muir is here to answer your questions about getting cast on reality TV. What do casting directors really look for? Do you need a big social media following to get noticed? What are the top DO NOTS in an audition video? Heather answers all of these and more in this week’s episode. Plus, Heath…
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"I wish I could homeschool, but I don't know if I could spend that much time with my kids!" We hear parents wonder about this all the time. If this is you (or if you're a parent already in the trenches of homeschooling) join Emilie and her guest Dr. Danny Huerta, VP of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family, as they offer practical encouragemen…
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Body image is tricky especially when you’re chronically ill. After being diagnosed with two chronic illnesses as a teen, Hannah Bee dealt with weight fluctuations and a complicated relationship with their young, yet struggling body. In this episode, Hannah talks about how body acceptance might be a better option than body positivity, how the mainst…
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What is the "Heart & Soul" (or the WHY) of your homeschool? For Christian parents, this answer will no doubt have a strong tie to their faith. Join Emilie Lunt and her special guest, Steve Lambert of Five in a Row Publishing, as they discuss the role faith plays in home education, how parents can leave fear behind and trust the Lord to guide them a…
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Feeling in between two cultures is common for immigrants to a new country. Kids TV executive Sarah Haasz is bringing this story to life for tweens in the new kpop series, The Gangnam Project. In this episode, Sarah talks about how a trip to South Korea in her teens taught her about acceptance, her considerations for raising biracial children and wh…
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Welcome to Heart & Soul Homeschool Podcast presented by the Herzog Foundation. Join Emilie and an array of captivating guests as they inspire and empower you on your homeschooling journey. Whether you're just beginning or a seasoned homeschool parent, this podcast is your weekly dose of encouragement, insights, and practical tips. Tune in and disco…
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Iconic Survivor winner Vecepia Robinson doesn’t sweat over not getting an invite to return to the show. Vecepia opens up about how it feels to be passed up for a callback, the work of the Black Survivor Alliance to promote diversity and the fanfare that followed winning an early Survivor season. Plus, Vecepia shares important wisdom for people who …
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Thinking about a career change? Journalist turned multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Kaitlin Narciso is talking all things career pivots. Kaitlin talks about leaving a dream job in broadcast TV to dive into entrepreneurship. Plus, she talks about imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur and getting over the mental hurdle of going back to school as an adult. …
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Queer late bloomers, there’s no need to feel awkward! Queer sex educator and speaker Eva Bloom joins the podcast to validate all of the confusing baby gay feelings! Eva explains comphet, answers your questions about navigating your evolving queerness, and Eva and Erika LOL about the queer signs they missed over the years (no offense to men in beard…
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Can TikTok help you land your dream career? Zachary Reality is a content creator and entertainment broadcast journalist who built a TikTok following based on his love for reality TV. This week, Zachary talks about how social media helped him get his foot in the door for his broadcast journalism dreams, what he really thinks about TikTokers on red c…
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