When they don't want to do school...

Gather 'Round with Rebecca Spooner

#Religion #Rebecca Spooner #Christianity #Homeschooling #Teaching #Podcasting Education #Gather 'Round Homeschool

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

il y a 6 ans 0:35

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Whining, fussing, crying, and general bad attitudes can be like a pin to the bubble of your homeschool day. No matter how much enthusiasm and planning you bring to the table, if your kids aren’t on board it can pop even the best of plans in no time! Today’s episode is your lifejacket in the midst of the swells of disinterest. Come and join me to learn some practical strategies and tips to help you find a way to make school more engaging and fun and productive again.

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Homeschooling the Uncooperative Child (TONS of practical ideas to help)
Total Time Makeover for Kids (online course for time management)

Course description: Total Time Makeover is a one-month self-paced online course for kids of all ages. It will discuss the importance of time management, identifying time wasters, various time management skills and strategies, creating realistic goals and vision casting, as well as day-to-day planning. Children will learn how to make their own planners using a simple notebook you can snag at the dollar store or a local office supply store. They will learn how to create reward systems and set their own consequences for their actions (ie. natural consequence of not being able to play with friends if they don’t get their school work done) to help them take ownership of their time and their school to help them be more successful and independent.

Lessons are delivered via a daily video with a printable PDF worksheet for them to brainstorm and take notes while they watch (available in the online course platform). There will also be challenges and motivation emailed daily. This course is designed to help youth be more aware and efficient with their time and equip them with the strategies and skills they need to be self-motivated and purposeful.

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When they don't want to do school...

Gather 'Round with Rebecca Spooner

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published il y a 6 ans

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Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Homeschooling the Uncooperative Child (TONS of practical ideas to help)
Total Time Makeover for Kids (online course for time management)

The post #42 When they Don’t Want to do School appeared first on Homeschool On.

86 episodes

#Religion #Rebecca Spooner #Christianity #Homeschooling #Teaching #Podcasting Education #Gather 'Round Homeschool

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#9: Freedom 40:50

il y a 2 years40:50

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You know the popular saying, Ignorance is bliss ? So often in our lives it is easier to just pretend everything is okay and allow ourselves to be like a rubber dingy in the ocean, tossed around by the waves of what life brings. But this isn't what we were called to. You and I have been called to be rooted, to stand firm, to suit up, and to be on guard. We all talk about spring cleaning our houses, but what about spring cleaning our hearts? As quickly as our kids' bedrooms can be destroyed, our perspective can be tainted by the lies we believe and the license we give ourselves to be entitled to our feelings. Come join me for a podcast about taking your thoughts (and feelings) captive and how important it is to be on guard for those little foxes (Song of Solomon 2:14-16). Easy Time Code Guide *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:10 Welcome 01:06 Gather Round Retreat – Rebecca talks about what to expect and how it is an event for the ENTIRE family. 3:50 Intro 5:30 Are you bound? For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. - Galatians 5:1 7:32 How do we begin to recognize and break free from the yoke of slavery that we may be under? And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 16:50 Limitations, lies, and fear of rejection 25:30 Standing firm requires effort 26:18 Earthly examples (Making decisions out of fear and anxiety) Homeschool Vaccinations Spooner Vacation 34:15 Obedience trumps convictions 36:05 We don't answer to the world. Base your decisions on obedience to God and not on what others say. Rebecca mentions this podcast: https://homeschoolon.com/podcast/gather-round/5-confidence/ 39:27 Closing prayer The post #9: Freedom appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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#8: Ownership 45:24

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What are you taking ownership of? We’ve talked about taking our thoughts captive, but what happens when we don’t? Today we’ll be talking about some practical tools to get up and fight and teach our children. If you’ve been speaking “I am, I have, I’m not, I can’t, I don’t . . . ” it’s time to test them against the Word. Are they true? Are they life? If not . . . they’re about to get an eviction notice. This one’s a doozy! Easy Time Code Guide *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:13 Intro to episode 3:20 Prayer 5:18 Taking ownership of our words 6:40 Healing 9:09 We can never fathom all the things of God 15:15 Continue to ask and believe even when we don't see it 17:10 Trust and give it to God 17:52 Choosing our words based on what God says and not what the world says (I have, I am, I'm not ) 23:55 What God says about our words: Proverbs 18:21 Ephesians 4:29 Proverbs 12:18 Matthew 12:36 Proverbs 16:24 Proverbs 13:3 John 17:17 James 3:5 Psalm 141:3 29:40 We are in a spiritual battle 31:40 Equip our children with God's Word for battle 33:34 We have to equip ourselves before we can help prepare our children 36:40 Rebecca share's a personal story about our son 40:22 Speak God's Word 1 John 4:4 Philippians 4:8 43:05 Closing thoughts/Prayer The post #8: Ownership appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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#7: Undone 33:36

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Today's podcast episode is all about the heart: The power of a heart that has been unraveled and is weak so that He can be strong. Whether you are walking through a season of being undone or just feeling desensitized and not even realizing how hard you have become, God seems to be highlighting to be a recurring theme of the heart. Hear some real stories of the power of compassion and gentleness as Rebecca shares some of her victories and failures, and walk away with hope in the midst of your storm, or a call to action to rise up and engage in the battle that you are most assuredly in whether you are engaging in it or not. Be strong and very courageous, it's time to fight! Easy Time Code Guide *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:25 Intro 1:05 How do I get down to the softness in my heart? 3:25 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 4:10 Love comes from a soft heart 7:15 Point #1 A gentle answer turns away wrath. Proverbs 15:1 17:20 Point #2 When you are in a season of being undone, there is humility. Hebrews 12:6 (discipline) and Romans 2:4 (repentance) 22:22 Point #3 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. Mark 6:34 (compassion) 23:29 Being undone allows us to relate to others and be compassionate. Jesus was compelled to action because of His love. 24:30 Rebecca shares about a difficult season and the power of love and compassion that only comes from God. 28:18 Is God allowing you to experience something because He wants to redeem it in your life? There is victory and life abundantly and God wants to bring you through the battle. 31:50 Prayer The post #7: Undone appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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#6: To the overwhelmed... 43:44

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To the overwhelmed…I see you. I see the weight that seems to be pressing in on all sides. I know what it is to feel like you can't breathe, to feel like you are failing on all sides. But I also know that the enemy of your soul wants you to believe it and stay stuck there and that is NOT what God has for you. Even in the midst of the storm, He has peace. Even in the midst of the pressure, He has joy. If you have been feeling crushed, come refocus your perspective so that you can remind yourself of what is true and start walking in victory. Come on and take my hand, and let's walk out of this pit together . . . Easy Time Code Guide *Grab your Bible to use along with the episode, if possible* 00:05 Intro 1:00 What is the definition of overwhelmed? 3:23 What does it mean to be overwhelmed? *Check out @GatherRoundHomeschool on Instagram for a special post from Rebecca* 5:39 Signs and symptoms of being overwhelmed 6:21 Stagnant and not making progress 7:00 Unable to breathe and restless 8:09 Chronic anger 9:29 Overwhelmed due to our own emotions 15:30 Why are you overwhelmed? 20:20 Choose to be in the moment with your family and do what God sets before you to do 24:30 Making plans but giving God permission to have His way in our day 26:04 How can I respond to being overwhelmed? 26:53 Remember where we are (John 16:33) 28:39 Remember who God is (Matt. 19:26) 29:09 Remember what we have been given (1 John 5:4) 30:10 Obey God's voice (Deuteronomy 28:1-2) 31:45 Remember who God is (Isaiah 43:1-21) 36:11 The power of our words 40:35 Wrap-up and prayer The post #6: To the Overwhelmed appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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#5: Confidence 42:55

il y a 2 years42:55

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Do you struggle with confidence? Do you feel like a wave blown and tossed by the winds of the many different opinions and perspectives that you are faced with? Are you often uncertain or plagued with doubt and insecurity? In this episode, Rebecca shares her life passage and the invitation she feels we have as Christians to rise up and walk in maturity to stop looking to the world for affirmation, confirmation, or qualification, and start learning how to hear God's voice and discern for ourselves. Whether you are insecure about your homeschool decisions, your theology, your marriage, your parenting, or anything else, this one's for you! Easy Time Code Guide 00:20 Intro 1:00 Insecurities, doubt and lies from the enemy 2:50 Rebecca shares her testimony and walk with Jesus in various stages of life 6:14 There's got to be more than this 8:00 Wrestling with who I am and who the world says I am 9:40 How do we walk in confidence in every aspect of our lives? 11:50 Rebecca shares some life verses (1 Timothy 4:12 and Hebrews 5:11-6:1) 14:25 How to grow in confidence #1: Hear His voice and discern 17:00 God delights in using the unexpected 19:50 None of us are without faults 24:00 Don't walk in fear (Pray, read, talk, and grow) 26:47 How to grow in confidence #2: Know who you are in Him 29:09 Rebecca shares a story of how God spoke to her through the story of the tortoise and the hare 31:53 How to grow in confidence #3: Grow roots and stand firm 34:44 God is calling us to rise up 38:00 Prayer 39:20 Rebecca gives some details for the Gather Round Canadian Retreat on Oct. 21-22, 2022 and the US Gather Round Retreat information (April 20-23, 2023). You can find out more details on these and other conventions that Rebecca will be at here . The post #5: Confidence appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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#4: Stay Soft 34:29

il y a 3 years34:29

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Staying soft and flexible despite hurt and disappointment is not easy. It takes intentionality, it takes practice and purpose. Like a shield around us, we put up walls, distance ourselves, or become more rigid and set in our ways determined that we are right and only those who agree with us can stay. In today’s episode, Rebecca shares a picture God gave her of how we can stay soft and flexible even amidst the hurt and disappointment. It is much harder, but it brings freedom. Come sit at the table and let’s talk about it! Easy Time Code Guide 00:40 Intro (Rebecca will share stories and experiences throughout this episode) 1:33 What does stay soft mean? 4:00 Humility is key/learning through parenting 8:25 Confidence in homeschooling 12:45 Staying soft vs. staying flexible 15:20 Repentance is for all of us and should be a regular occurrence 16:45 Stable temperatures 19:53 Warming-up 23:00 In His presence/surrender 25:00 Sealing up the cracks/forgiveness 27:05 Ezekiel 36:26 29:45 Despite attacks, negativity or discouragement stay soft 32:18 Closing prayer The post #4: Stay Soft appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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#3: True Discipleship 44:19

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Are you hungry for true community and discipleship in your life or is God laying on your heart the desire to be that for someone else? Let's talk about it–what it can look like, what it definitely does not look like, and what she sees as some of the core problems. God is bringing healing and restoration to His body, and one of the ways He is doing this is through family and community. It is time for the older to teach the younger, for the mothers and fathers to rise up and speak life, and for us to lean on one another as the body of Christ. Easy Time Code Guide 00:15 Intro to the podcast 1:00 What is true discipleship? 2:40 Who can you trust to be a true spiritual mentor? 4:45 The disconnect with true discipleship in the church and community 5:40 The BIG problem 7:00 The early church vs today 8:35 Looking to those in the spotlight 11:00 Examples from the Bible 12:50 What discipleship is NOT 14:50 Rebecca shares a real life example from her childhood (discipleship isn't suppose to be exhausting) 20:40 Discipleship and community are interlinked 22:10 We are called to disciple our children but what happens as they get older? And what about parents with young children? 26:00 The game of life 29:15 God is not finished with you yet 30:30 How do we fix the lack of discipleship and community in our life? 36:25 What does this look like for me? 39:55 Join in prayer together for restoration, healing, and unity in the body of Christ The post #3: True Discipleship appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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#2: No Condemnation 43:00

il y a 3 years43:00

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Join Rebecca in her morning devotions as she shares from Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” We’ll be talking about the difference between judgement and condemnation, the problem with extremism in the body of Christ, and how we can walk with discernment rather than judgement, being led by the Holy Spirit rather than our own self-righteousness. This is a dig deep, pull out your Bible, and “search me and know me” kind of episode . . . it ain’t no milk. If you’re hungry for a little bit of “spiritual solid food”, this one’s for you. Easy Time Code Guide 00:39 Intro to this episode (concept of condemnation) 3:28 How can we walk as Christians? 5:54 How can we walk without compromise? 8:11 Romans 8:1 9:35 John 8:1-11 Jesus does not condemn us 11:25 Judgment vs. Condemnation 13:55 Romans 2:4 His kindness leads us to repentance 15:25 Do people see us as following God's example? Do they see love? 17:37 Judgment within our families, friends, or others we may be close to 20:00 The need for close community, discipleship, mentorship 21:15 Speaking into others based on Holy Spirit 24:30 Judge not/Condemn not (Matt. 7:1, Luke 6:37, James 4:12) 27:55 Biblical truths vs what people say (balance) 30:50 God is bigger than we are and that's okay 32:25 When you aren't sure 33:44 Discernment and being rooted in the Bible 37:00 Trusting God to do what only He can do 39:33 Prayer & preview for the next episode The post #2: No Condemnation appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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#1: Sustainable Rhythms 38:00

il y a 3 years38:00

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For the first official episode of the brand new podcast Gather ‘Round with Rebecca Spooner we’re talking all about sustainable rhythms! For anyone who knows Rebecca, this may cause you to spit out your coffee in a fit of laughter, she is anything but sustainable. But join her as she shares her struggles, her burnout, her low points, and her failures and the calling God is laying on her heart to slow down and find some peace in the midst of the storms of life. Sometimes you can’t stop the doing life goes on, kids need you, businesses don’t “slow down” when you want them to but like Jesus, we can sleep in the bow of the boat, unconcerned. Like Peter, we can step out onto the water. Or maybe just like the disciples, we can only manage to cry out “Master! Save us!” No matter where we are at in our relationship with God, let’s stop trying to bail out the water on our own strength and take a minute to seek what God has for us instead. Join Rebecca in the midst of her storms and let’s have a tea party on the waves. From practical tips to real life, you’re about to get a front row seat to reality. Easy Time Code Guide 00:50 Intro 1:35 How to navigate these podcast Real examples from Rebecca's Life 2:55 Rebecca's backstory 3:50 Gather Round beginnings and how things have changed through the years 5:55 Where Rebecca is currently (loss of motivation, follow-through, and excitement for new things) Distractions 7:20 Seeking out distractions without even realizing it 10:10 Attempts at trying to come up with some sustainable rhythms this year 11:35 The tortoise and the hare 14:00 Approaching burnout 16:40 How do I find joy without drowning in the storms? Expectations vs. Reality Your Rhythms 18:55 Know your rhythms of life 20:00 Cyclical Rhythms (daily, weekly, seasonal) 21:15 Cyclical Rhythms (Biblical-weekly) 24:45 Cyclical Rhythms (Biblical-yearly) Time Blocking 27:20 Get all the ideas out of your head 28:50 Realistic time blocking 30:10 The mom hat 32:00 Implementing the basics so we can avoid burnout and find success in the process 35:55 Prayer The post #1: Sustainable Rhythms appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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Gather 'Round with Rebecca Spooner (Intro)

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Who is Rebecca Spooner? What is this podcast about? In this intro, hear how Rebecca hopes to use this podcast to talk freely about whatever God is laying on her heart. Come walk alongside Rebecca for encouragement as God uses her journey and imperfections to point everything back to Him. The post Gather Round with Rebecca Spooner (Intro) appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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What Should We Do? 37:58

il y a 4 years37:58

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This past week I have been wrestling. Wrestling with my Christian response to everything that is happening right now in our government, in our country, in our province. God, when do I stand, when do I wait? The biggest thing I am personally feeling (and I do believe we all have to go to God for that answer for our own families) is that there are some battles that matter and some that are merely distractions. I get this picture of positioning and preparation. Suit up, pray up, get in the Word… be full of peace and ready for battle. Prepare, active waiting, watching, and listening for that moment when God calls me to the frontlines. There is such a variety of responses right now: fear, anger, anxiety, hatred. I may not know what response everyone is called to, but I do know that the Bible is very clear that we are not to be full of hatred nor full of fear. Neither of those are godly fruit in our lives. So instead, I encourage you to not let yourself get stirred up by anyone and instead get stirred up by God. Let’s just talk about it . . . The post What Should We Do? appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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Put On Your Blinders 30:29

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Have you ever faced a season in your life where you just feel lost in a sea of mud? Maybe you are facing judgement and condemnation, maybe you are feeling pressured or rejected, maybe you are busy and overwhelmed. Whatever the situation is, the idea of running your race can feel downright daunting. In today’s long-overdue podcast, I share from the perspective of someone who is making all kinds of mistakes. I share my current season and my own doubts and insecurities. And I share both for my own sake and for anyone else who is there in the trenches with me, proclamations of truth that I need to ground myself in to make it through. We are not alone. We are not abandoned. We aren’t called to anyone else’s race. Keep your eyes on Jesus and Him alone. Love, Rebecca The post #75 Put on Your Blinders… appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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#74 The Power of Life and Death 42:00

il y a 5 years42:00

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Today’s episode is all about the tongue. In our reading through the rest of 1 Samuel this week and David’s psalms and praises, I have been so struck by the power of our words. From declaring who God is, to declaring to our soul, to speaking truth, to being for peace… it can be incredibly difficult to remember that our words are powerful and also ascertain when to use them. During this episode I share a story of when I stood against something and why as well as why I often stay silent on other issues. This episode doesn’t have all the answers and it won’t give you a formula for when to speak because there isn’t one. But, through scripture, it is a reminder to use our words wisely and to ultimately submit our very thoughts and tongues to God’s will and use them for His glory. Let’s talk about it! Links mentioned in today’s podcast Download your free Bible reading plan here . Download the new app here ! The post #74 The Power of Life and Death appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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A Woman After God's Own Heart 41:44

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In our Bible reading plan (which you can download for free by the way) we have been reading about David, who was known as being a man after God’s own heart. And it made me ponder why. Why was he called that? Who were the “greats” in the Bible, the fierce women in the Bible, and what traits set them apart? How can we learn from them and cultivate that kind of relationship with God? This episode is my heart to run after Him: fierce and bold and caring more about what He says than what the world says. How to be counter culture in a society where peer pressure is so much more intense than what it was just a mere 20 years ago. How to stand firmly on who He is calling me to be. Links mentioned in this episode Download your free Bible reading plan here . Download the new app here ! The post #73 A Woman After God’s Own Heart appeared first on Homeschool On .…

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He is Close 36:10

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