Why We Decided to Homeschool

Why We Decided to Homeschool

Author: Brett and Erin Kunkle February 2, 2022 Duration: 57:53

In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss their journey into homeschooling. After having kids in both public and private schools, what reasons led them to pursue the homeschool option? And how did they think about objections to homeschooling, like socialization or having our kids be “salt and light” in the public system? Brett and Erin discuss all of this and more in this podcast episode.


Raising kids with faith and conviction often feels like navigating uncharted territory, especially when the cultural currents pull in a different direction. That’s the space where The MAVEN Parent Podcast finds its purpose, hosted by Brett and Erin Kunkle. Their conversations are grounded in the real, sometimes messy, questions that Christian families face every day, moving beyond theory to offer tangible steps and thoughtful perspectives. You’ll hear discussions that tackle everything from everyday discipline and difficult conversations to fostering a resilient spiritual life at home, all while engaging respectfully with the wider world. This isn’t about offering a rigid formula, but rather sharing wisdom forged through experience and a deep understanding of both scripture and the contemporary landscape. Each episode feels like a candid talk with seasoned guides who get the challenges and are committed to practical help. Tune into this podcast for honest dialogue that equips you to build a strong, loving, and faith-filled family foundation, even when the culture seems to offer a competing blueprint.
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Don’t Waste the Summer Break With Your Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:37
School is out and summer is in full swing. However, having the kids home more or losing the structure of the school-year calendar, can present challenges for parents. Rather than feeling stuck “entertaining” your kids or…
How Your Worldview Matters for Every Single Area of Your Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:04
What is a worldview and why does it even matter? These questions are absolutely vital to answer, as we train up our kids in the Christian faith. Recently, Brett spoke on this topic at the Navigate Worldview Conference in…
How the Gender Revolution Shapes Our Kids — Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:30
In the second half of their parent talk at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio in April 2022, Brett and Erin continue to dispel the cultural lies about gender and then begin to paint a biblical picture of God’s design for ge…
How the Gender Revolution Shapes Our Kids — Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:22
How does our culture most powerfully shape us? By presenting to us what is, and therefore should be, normal. And what is the culture presenting to our young people as the norm regarding sex and gender? In this talk given…
Responding to Objections to the Pro-life Position [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:04
Is it legitimate to legislate our moral views on abortion? Are pro-lifers inconsistent because they only care about the unborn and not the already-born? Brett & Erin bring some clear thinking to help answer these common…
Talking to Your Kids About Abortion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:43
With the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion on Roe v. Wade this week, abortion is THE hot topic. So, should we take this opportunity to talk to our kids about this explosive issue? In this episode, Brett & Erin di…
Should You Take Your Kids to Funerals? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:50
Parents struggle with how much to protect their kids from the difficulties of life. When it comes to the reality of death, are our kids ready to confront the pain and suffering that accompanies it? Should we take them to…
Should You Let Your Kids Watch Disney? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:44
Recently, Disney has been in the news for its LGBTQ activism. Disney executives have said they want to incorporate more LGBTQ characters into their shows and movies. So what’s a parent to do? Should Christian parents let…
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Duration: 52:51
Time is fundamental to life. We live in time. We organize our lives according to it. We can’t escape time. And yet, many of us have never thought about how our Christian faith relates to time. In this episode, Brett and…
Answering Parents Questions On Technology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:34
Recently, Brett spoke to parents at Arbor Road Church in Southern California. During the Q & A, there were a lot of questions regarding kids and technology, so Brett and Erin decided to tackle them in this episode.