Episode 14: Father's Day, Homeschooling & AmblesideOnline's 25th Anniversary Conference, Plus David's Look at Psalm 34:7

Episode 14: Father's Day, Homeschooling & AmblesideOnline's 25th Anniversary Conference, Plus David's Look at Psalm 34:7

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564769/fan_mail/new] In Episode 14, we talk about the impact of fathers on our lives, and why their blessing matters so much to us. Tim and Donna-Jean talk about homeschooling and “Celebrate!” – the 25th anniversary conference of AmblesideOnline that was held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, as well the focus of the AO curriculum itself. And David shares what Psalm 37:4 means for our delight and our desires. Happy Father’s Day! Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic.

Episode 13: Update on a Heart Transplant, Commencement Addresses, and Tim Looks at Psalm 73

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564769/fan_mail/new] In Episode 13, we share what’s “on our minds” (an update on our friend Ernie Zarra and a heart transplant, the meaning of the number 13, and David’s planned trip), what’s “in our world” (it’s graduation season, and the three of us give our own commencement address ideas), and what’s “from our Bible”: Tim looks at Psalm 73, and David and Donna-Jean weigh in with their thoughts.  Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic.

Episode 12: Where Should We Get Our News?, Persecution of Christians in Nigeria, and Memorial Day

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564769/fan_mail/new] In Episode #12 of Encore!, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean talk about media mogul Ted Turner and how he changed the news industry. They pose the question – what news should Christians consume? They then discuss the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, and how persecution affects the church. Finally, they reflect on Memorial Day – what it means, how it began, and how to commemorate it. Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic.

Episode 11: Polo & Mother's Day, A Movie Review of "The Story of Everything," and Assassination Culture

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564769/fan_mail/new] In Episode #11 of Encore!, David tells about how he watched his first polo match, and Tim, David, and Donna-Jean discuss the importance of motherhood in the light of Mother's Day. They review the new movie "The Story of Everything" and talk about intelligent design and the beginning of the universe. All three then reflect on the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and the ramifications of social violence in our present culture.  Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic.

Episode 10: “A Great Awakening” Movie Review, Sen. Ben Sasse Faces Death, & an Iran War Update

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564769/fan_mail/new] It’s our 10th Episode of Encore! Tim, David, & Donna-Jean laugh at themselves a bit – and then talk about the movie “A Great Awakening,” which tells about George Whitefield and Ben Franklin. David discusses the recent NYT interview with former Sen. Ben Sasse, who is facing death. And all three discuss what’s been happening with the Iran War, including the daring Easter weekend rescue of the downed US airman.  Music credit thanks to SunSmileMusic.