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Making Biblical Family Life Practical

Hal Young and Melanie Young
97 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 03, 25
You’ve made the commitment. You’ve caught the vision. You want to serve God in every aspect of your family life— but sometimes it’s hard to put feet on that vision! How do you get from principle to practice? What does it look like when you get there? How do you apply Scriptural truth in a 21st century family? This is “Making Biblical Family Life Practical,” with Hal and Melanie Young. With humorous banter, laser beam insight, and lots of practical advice, Hal and Melanie address real world issues, current events, marriage, parenting, raising sons, and family life. They’ll encourage and inspire you to walk out the Word of God in your family — and work toward reforming our culture, too. Monday nights at 9 Eastern. Don’t miss it!

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A reader asks: “How can we help dads connect with their kids?” 🎓 Sponsored by Judson CollegeLooking for a Christ-centered college that values academic excellence and your family’s faith? Judson College, located in Marion, Alabama, offers a supportive environment where young women are encouraged to grow in knowledge, leadership, and purpose. With small class sizes, a rich campus […] The post Helping Dad Connect With The Kids – MBFLP 259 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.      
What makes the homeschool mom more anxious than the prospect of high school? But there’s good reason not to fear — and good reasons to stretch yourself and make it happen — when considering your homeschooler’s high school years. Don’t miss this episode – we’ve graduated three and we’ve got an encouraging story to tell! […] The post MBFLP 96 – Homeschooling High School? Sure, Why Not? (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.      
When the house has little children in it, parents can get tired and discouraged from the constant needs, emergencies, and repetitions of their little flock. So much effort goes into keeping everyone alive to the next day, it’s hard to think about a long-term vision! Yet we’ve found that many things we did just to […] The post What You Do When They’re Little … – MBFLP 311 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.      
We grew up around picky eaters, and we didn’t want our kids to be that way when they grew up! So what can you do to encourage your children to be thankful rather than whining, to enjoy a wide range of foods, and to be gracious guests at the table? We’re talking about what we […] The post Raising Kids Who Aren’t Picky Eaters – MBFLP 310 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.      
A lot of families are struggling during this economic downturn. It’s not the first time we’ve been through it, either. How do we respond in a positive, faith-directed manner to the undeniable challenges of the day? What can we learn and what can we teach our kids as we make our way through? Podcast Episode: […] The post Things We Learned When Times Were Tight – MBFLP 283 (replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.      
A reader asked, “What can you do about accident-prone kids who always seem to be breaking things?”   “Uh oh …” We’ve all heard the dreadful sound from the next room – or the sharp crash of breaking glass – or the muffled whump in another part of the house. All kids will have moments […] The post MBFLP 260 – Accident-Prone Kids (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.      
Choosing a College? If you’re planning on college for your homeschool grad-to-be, how do you make the choice? Is a Christian college the only acceptable alternative? Should they dive into the mission field of public universities? Or is there a middle ground in a conservative private school? For different reasons, our three graduates so far […] The post MBFLP 94 – Choosing A College appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.      
The Remarkable Potential of Teenagers Most parents today are told to brace themselves for the teenage years. “It’s going to be tough,” they hear. “Just survive it.” But deep down, many of us suspect something different—that our teens are capable of more than the world expects. And we’re right. Teenagers don’t have to be reckless, […] The post Preparing Your Teens for More – MBFLP 205 (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.      
Struggling Learners: When to Get Help Labels or Not? Sponsored by NOW Programs. How desperate we are to avoid labeling our kids! And with good reason … if they’re in a classroom setting, maybe. But as homeschoolers, we have a much better handle on the social side, and there are serious benefits to your struggling […] The post Struggling Learners and When to Get Help – MBFLP 143 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.      
Romance Once You’ve Got Kids Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and for parents with small children, no money for a sitter, and no relatives nearby, the response might be “So what?” It can be discouraging when the world is full of ads urging dinner out, expensive jewelry, and barrels of roses, when your life […] The post MBFLP – Romance Once You’ve Got Kids (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.