Conference Speakers
Rachael Carman
Apologia
A respected international speaker, author, and podcaster, Rachael Carman has traveled the world to speak at conferences and retreats and teach God’s Word to parents and children. Rachael and her husband, Davis, own Apologia Educational Ministries, a leading publisher of award-winning, creation-based curricula for home educators. A mom to seven and “Coco” to her grandchildren, Rachael is a 26-year homeschool veteran and continues to be energized by affirming, encouraging, and equipping the next generation of homeschooling families to answer the call.
Speaker Sessions
Beware the Worship of Ease
(Family Discipleship)
We’ve all heard the adage, “Nothing is easy,” and it’s true. So why, then, do we use “ease” as the determining factor in our life choices? As a culture, we want dinner-making, house projects, relationships, and even our jobs to be easy. Look around — “easy” seems to be pretty highly valued today. But what about the Christian life? What about marriage? What about parenting? Are any of those easy? Could it be that our longing for “easy” is keeping us from becoming the people, spouses, and parents that God has intended for us to be? God is calling; He’s inviting us to be a part of His plan to change the world. It won’t be easy, but it will be for His glory and our good.
What about “THAT” Child? 2.0
(Family Discipleship)
If you have “THAT” child, the first thing you must know is that you’re not alone. And the second thing you need to know is that they’re sent to you as a blessing. If those two things seem unimaginable — if you’re thinking, “If you only knew” — well, I do… I’ve got “that” child, too. So what face comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “that” child? Do you smile or scowl when you see that face? Do you see yourself in that face? Do you struggle to like that child? I want you to know: “that” child is a world changer. God has a plan for “that” child. Come and hear some strategies for learning to love, embrace, and train “that” child.
Perspective is Everything
(Family Discipleship)
As you consider how to go forward in your homeschooling journey, where are you standing? Are you on the field, in the stands, or in the blimp? It matters. What is obstructing your view? Who’s on your team? Where is the finish line? How can you best proceed? Why are you where you are? It’s difficult to answer any of these questions in the heat of the battle. It’s important to take inventory, to step back, and to step away. Sometimes you have to go backwards to go forwards, go down to go up, and go left to go right. What if there’s a place to stand where you really can see?
Need Some Real Refreshment? Come and Get It! (Jeremiah 2:13)
(Mom’s Night Out)
Most moms who have been surveyed say that they’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and lonely. Even in the best of circumstances, life is challenging. The laundry piles up. The floors are sticky. The kids are, well, kids. And then there are the meal plans and the lesson plans. There are always interruptions and surprises, colds and flus, holidays and vacations. So where can a mom get some real rest — some real refreshment? The world offers only empty promises that cannot be satisfied. Jesus offered the woman at the well living water. Let’s discuss how to tap into the source that satiates!
Join thousands of homeschoolers this June 11-13th at the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference in Denver, Colorado!
Expect to have a lot of fun and fellowship, find great deals on curriculum, and get practical encouragement for your homeschooling journey!
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