Program List
Homeschooling Ideas and Encouragement
Confident Homeschooling
Ray Notgrass
Many voices in the world -- and sometimes in our families and churches -- tear down our confidence about homeschooling our children. Ray uses the encouragement of God's Word to help homeschooling fathers and mothers stop letting others make them afraid. Learn to let go of the world's standards for your children. Find new confidence as you train your children according to God's standards.
Higher Education
John Notgrass
What is the purpose of education? How can God’s people develop their talents and put them to good use? John explores answers to these questions as he considers college and other options for young adults.
Homeschooling: From Burden to Lifestyle
Charlene Notgrass
When Charlene Notgrass and her husband Ray began homeschooling, they thought they were just “homeschooling.” They found out that they were learning how to live as a family. True education is more than a scope and sequence for grades K-12. It involves training children to be mature, responsible, and faithful adults. Instead of being conformed to the pattern of the world, we should seek to understand and apply God’s principles.
Record Keeping for Every Homeschooling Style
Charlene Notgrass
Whether you prefer traditional textbooks, lean toward unschooling, or find yourself somewhere in-between, Charlene Notgrass outlines a system of record keeping that can make you feel like a homeschooling Super Mom. It helps you focus not just on academic subjects, but also on spiritual development, family relationships, and life skills.
Teaching the Heart, Soul, and Mind
Charlene Notgrass
Experienced homeschooling mother Charlene Notgrass shares how you can develop a learning lifestyle, encourage godliness in your children, and build family relationships. Homeschooling doesn’t have to be a burden. It can be a rich and rewarding part of your family life that helps you train your children in the way they should go.
Family Life and Work
Adoption and Homeschooling
Charlene Notgrass
Charlene talks about the joys and challenges of bringing new children into your family through adoption. She shares how they prepared for, waited for, and finally received three precious children who needed a home.
The Blessing of Home
Ray Notgrass, Homeschooling Father, and John Notgrass, 1997 Homeschool Graduate
Ray addresses the Bible’s teaching about the home and describes one family’s journey to obey it. Be inspired to see your home in a new light with a vision based on God’s Word instead of the world’s expectations. Learn to experience a home-based life that includes guiding your children after they "graduate" from homeschooling; taking care of elderly parents and needy children; and church participation that encourages rather than hinders building a strong family. John sings songs of faith and family that reinforce the Biblical teachings shared by his dad.
Honor Your Father and Mother
John Notgrass
John highlights decisions that his parents made to help their children grow up in the Lord and to honor Him in their family. He encourages parents and children to appreciate the blessings of home and to work diligently for the continuation of a faithful heritage.
Make It Your Ambition
John Notgrass
John, a 1997 homeschool graduate, encourages young people to dream big dreams for God's glory, to be different from the world, and to prepare well for marriage so they can pass on a heritage of faith to their children's children. In this presentation, he offers thoughts on work and finances, college and other educational options, and maintaining strong family relationships.
So You Want to Be a Millionaire?
John Notgrass
John, a 1997 homeschool graduate and partner in his family's publishing business, examines what the Bible says about how we get and use money, including the topics of work, giving, investing, lending and borrowing, and building community.
Songs of Faith and Family
John Notgrass
John shares original songs about the blessings of believing in God and following his ways in our families.
What God Joins Together
John Notgrass
Enjoy an in-depth survey of what the Bible says about preparing for marriage, with an emphasis on purity and patience. Topics include knowing the purposes of marriage, understanding the roles of husband and wife, guarding the heart, and respecting parental authority. John is a 1997 homeschool graduate. (This workshop can be addressed to young men only or to young men and women, with parents always welcomed.)
Working Together as Father and Son
Ray Notgrass, Homeschooling Father, and John Notgrass, 1997 Homeschool Graduate
Ray and John Notgrass share lessons from their experience of working together as father and son. They address questions that families have about running a family business.
History & Government
The Adventure of American History
Ray Notgrass
History is exciting because history is about people. Ray shares fascinating stories from American history and discusses ways you can make history come alive for your children. Ray is the author of "Exploring America," a three-credit high school curriculum for American history, American literature, and Bible.
America's Heritage of Faith
Ray Notgrass
Our country was founded upon a deep faith in God. This trust has been stated and demonstrated many times on our history. Recent developments, however, have threatened our spiritual foundation. Learn about the strong legacy of faith in American history and how we can continue to uphold that faith despite recent attempts to undermine it.
Civic Duties
John Notgrass
John gives a survey of Biblical teaching on how God's people can and must be involved in civil government through prayer, good deeds, and educated effort.
Exploring World History
Ray Notgrass
Why do we need to know about ancient history and other cultures? How does the Bible relate to our understanding of world history? How can learning history make us better people? Ray answers these questions and highlights some of the important people, events, and ideas that have shaped our world. Find out how to make studying world history much more than simply fulfilling a school requirement.
First-Person History Programs
Building a Kingdom: Alfred of the West Saxons
John Notgrass
During the 9th century, England faced multiple waves of Viking raiders and settlers. Alfred rose to prominence by successfully challenging them in war, but he was also an accomplished leader in peace as he promoted religion, education, and justice. Alfred is the only English monarch to be remembered as "The Great." Dressed in medieval attire, John relates Alfred's story in a first-person narrative.
One Soldier's Story: Wesley Biddle Notgrass
John Notgrass
John's grandfather Wesley Notgrass (1915-2007) joined the United States Army in 1941 and served for four years, one month, and seven days in the United States and Europe during World War II. Based on his grandfather's recollections, John steps into costume and character to share his life story in a first-person narrative, from growing up in the 1920s and 30s through his experiences during the war.
Recollections of a Confederate Soldier
John Notgrass
Sam Watkins was 21 years old when the War Between the States began in 1861. He marched and camped and fought with Company H of the First Tennessee Regiment until the end. John steps into costume and character to share anecdotes from Sam's memoirs about that "unpleasant misconception of there being such a thing as a north and south." His stories are personal, humorous, and full of the faithful attitude with which Sam told them.