Best We Are Open Co Op Podcasts (2024)

Megan Rolofson is the Audio Drama Coordinator for Adventures in Odyssey at Focus on the Family. She joins Emilie to talk about the beloved radio drama: Adventures in Odyssey and how it can be a fantastic resource for homeschool families. To learn more about Adventures in Odyssey and to start your free trial membership to the Adventures in Odyssey C…

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Stumbling Towards Utopia with Tim Goeglein 28:15

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This week Emilie chats with her great friend and mentor, Tim Goeglein. The two discuss everything from what it was like to work at the White House during the 2004 presidential election to the importance of mentoring to Tim's new book: Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream. T…

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Books: The BEST Holiday Tradition with Lindsey Vroegindewey 24:49

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This week, Lindsey Vroegindewey of Big Sky Life Books is back to chat favorite holiday books with Emilie. This is a fun one that might even help you get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Lindsey Vroegindewey is a mom, entrepreneur and the former Chief Clerk for the Montana House of Representatives. Through her online bookstore, Big Sky Life …

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From Politics to Bookstores with Lindsey Vroegindewey 18:37

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This week, Emilie is joined by Lindsey Vroegindewey: a mom, entrepreneur and the former Chief Clerk for the Montana House of Representatives. Through her online bookstore, Big Sky Life Books, she is dedicated to helping families build their home libraries with wholesome children’s books. To learn more about Lindsey and Big Sky Life Books, check out…

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Episode 71 Reforming Worship: Worship for all ages 31:58

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Episode 71 Reforming Worship: Worship for all ages Deacon Jessica Noonan shares her experience of creating worship for all ages in an experiment one summer testing out the idea of interactive worship - worship designed for all ages. The panel share their experiences and hopeful suggestions for creating new worship styles that include all ages. Musi…

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Navigating the News with Chris Stigall Part 2 24:59

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Chris Stigall is back for round 2 this week and the conversation turns to helpful ideas for Christian parents to help kids develop their own discernment when it comes to the news media. In the midst of a polarized political season, this conversation couldn’t come at a better time! To learn more about Chris and his work including his morning talk sh…

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Navigating the News with Chris Stigall Part 1 20:57

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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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The Naked Apple Tribe with Ashlee Sharrett & Le Niza Arellano 23:54

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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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Co-Op of the Year: GraceLubbock with Jenifer Davidson 20:30

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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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The Gathering is Over... Now What? 33:48

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Welcome back! 3TC has a new team of hosts and we are kicking off the new season with a special guest. Deacon Jessica Liles is the new director for the ELCA Youth Gathering and she has some ideas about how to keep the excitement going and a few tips one preparing for the next event to be held in Minneapolis, MN in 2027. To learn more about the ELCA …

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What’s Next, Momma? with Leslie Nunnery 33:17

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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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Throwing Open the Doors of Your Church with Pastor Brad Rhodda 23:04

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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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Homeschool Mom AND Private School Founder? with Christine Agin 33:18

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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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Praying For Your Homeschool with Sara Radginski 30:50

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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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Glen Powell Double Feature 27:27

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Josh and Liv discuss Hollywoods biggest stars two newest movies: Twisters and HitmanBy joshandolivia21

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Flourishing In Community with Natalie Haber 25:14

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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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When Our Convictions Differ with Natalie Haber 26:16

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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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It Ends With Us, and Deapool and Wolverine 42:28

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Insane Double Feature at the movies.By joshandolivia21

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Circles, Not Rows with Dr. Lisa Dunne 25:44

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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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Couch Co-Op Games make us happy 1:36:34

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Josh and Grant talk about the best couch coop games.By joshandolivia21

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Outsourced! with Dr. Lisa Dunne 29:00

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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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Being the Church with Ricky and Autumn Sands 39:51

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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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What to do if you are in a reading slump 1:21:50

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Josh and Land Talk about what to read if you are in a slump. WARNING also ranting about Game of Thrones AnimeBy joshandolivia21

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Enriching Life And Academics with Letricia Osgood 24:16

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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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Battle Royale by Koushun Takami 1:05:13

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Land and Josh talk about Battle Royal and how much better it is than hunger games. Sorry for the tangentsBy joshandolivia21

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 10: Asylum Venture’s John Wu on Harnessing the Power of Crypto Twitter (X) 38:03

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Asylum Ventures Investor Jon Wu joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss all things investing, marketing, and thought leadership on X! They cover how to shift your marketing strategies as market sentiment changes, the impor…

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Public To Private To Homeschool! with Megan Lewis 28:58

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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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Blacktongue Thief 59:03

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We talk about the Blacktongue Thief and Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman. No spoilers.By joshandolivia21

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Why Christian Kids Must Read Well with Lydia Callahan 39:44

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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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Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson 37:00

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We talk about Joshs favorite series of all time. Spoilers for Mistborn!!!!!!By joshandolivia21

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Our Public School Parents Taught Us How to Homeschool! with Jared Lunt 29:28

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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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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 9: Bringing Math to Market with Aztec Protocol CMO Claire Kart 43:52

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Aztec Protocol CMO Claire Kart joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss her journey from fintech to web3 marketing, how traditional marketing differs from web3, her efforts in harnessing the power of community to drive resu…

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Mission Impossible 39:17

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We discuss all of the Mission Impossible Movies. Spoiler Warnings and also they all kinda ran togther.By joshandolivia21

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The Heart & Soul of OUR Homeschool with Jared Lunt 35:13

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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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Video Games pt 2 2:11:39

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Part two of Josh and Grants conversation about singleplayer video games. Please forgive Josh falling asleep at the microphone; a two hour podcast turned into a five hour adventure, will plan better in the future.By joshandolivia21

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 8: The Art of Media Relations with Co-Founder of Opening Bell Daily Phil Rosen 24:27

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Award-winning journalist, author, Co-Founder of Opening Bell Daily, and Founder of Journalists Club Phil Rosen joins Melrose PR COO Kili Wall this week to discuss his transition out of Business Insider, the inspiration behind Opening Bell…

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Work AND Homeschool? 23:29

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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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Video Games Part 1 2:06:58

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Josh and a long time listener discuss their favorite singleplayer games ever.By joshandolivia21

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Part Time College Professor, Part Time Homeschool Mom with Allison Lassiter 33:11

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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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North Woods by Daniel Mason 35:02

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We talk about a very strange but good book about a bunch of trees. Spoilers after 12 minutesBy joshandolivia21

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 7: The Defiant Founder and CEO Camila Russo On Trailblazing DeFi Reporting 33:06

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. The Defiant Founder + CEO Camila Russo joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss her journey from reporting at Bloomberg to founding The Defiant, the inspiration behind her book ‘The Infinite Machine’, the types of guests an…

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A Different Perspective On School Choice And Homeschool with Rick Green 45:23

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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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Lego Special 1:23:19

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Get locked in for a lot of LEGO talk. Also we may have a new outro for the podBy joshandolivia21

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Episode 69: The End of an Era 28:39

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The 3TC team has an announcement. Also, special guest appearance by the one and only, Todd Buegler. Music provided by and licensed via www.pond5.comTo learn more about the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, please visit our website today!By ELCA Youth Ministry Network

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Guided Unschooling And More with Rachael Alsbury 32:20

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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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