The Mystery of History
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 15—“Homeschool in the Rearview Mirror” with Kendra Fletcher (KendraFletcher.com)
What does homeschool look like in the rearview mirror—when it's over and behind you? For insights, inspiration, and a few laughs about real life, join me and my guest, author Kendra Fletcher, for a h…
Episode 14—To Grade or Not To Grade? (Part 2)
Join veteran homeschool mom, Linda Lacour Hobar, for Part 2 of "To Grade or Not to Grade?" Complementing Part 1, Part 2 will address specific subjects, grade records, grade scales, and report cards w…
Episode 13—To Grade or Not To Grade? (Part 1)
Shaped by our personality types, grades have the power to motivate some and the propensity to destroy others! So, how do you decide when to grade or not to grade—in a homeschool setting? Join Linda …
Episode 12—“The 4-Hour School Day” with Durenda Wilson (Simply Unhurried)
Can you homeschool in just four hours a day? Yes you can, says Durenda Wilson, author of The 4-Hour School Day, mother of 8, and trusted homeschool speaker. Join me (Linda Lacour Hobar—The Mystery of…
Episode 11—“Kids, Manners, and More” with Monica Irvine (The Etiquette Factory)
Value; honor; respect. Is it possible to teach these qualities to today’s children? According to Monica Irvine, founder of “The Etiquette Factory”, it’s not only possible—it’s biblical! Join me and m…
Episode 10—Mary & Martha Decide To Homeschool (Part 2)
In Part 1 of "Mary and Martha Decide to Homeschool," Linda Lacour Hobar, a self-proclaimed Mary, offered insights on the personalities of Mary and Martha and what they might look like in a homeschool…
Episode 9—Mary & Martha Decide To Homeschool (Part 1)
What if Mary and Martha, the famous sisters of the New Testament, decided to homeschool? Chances are Martha would make it look easy because of her task-driven personality. Mary? She would probably be…
Episode 8—“Homeschool Around the World” with Steven Policastro (International Association for Creation)
Is home education growing around the world? Yes, at a staggering rate! But this surge is not without trials and tribulations. Join me and my guest, Steven Policastro (International Association for Cr…
Episode 7—Filling the Rooms of Home Education: Stair Step Subjects vs. Living Subjects (Part 3)
Following the word picture of a well-built house, home education needs 1) a strong foundation, 2) a working frame, and 3) multiple rooms to fill. What do we fill the rooms with? Knowledge! Join Linda…
Episode 6—“God is Real” with Kim Endraske (Teach What is Good)
Do you wonder if God is real? So did author Kim Endraske, a self-proclaimed atheist who came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Join me and my friend Kim for a candid conversation about her…
Episode 5—Building a Frame for Home Education (Part 2)
Homeschools are like houses with a foundation, a frame, and several rooms to fill. (Proverbs 24:3-4) In Episode 3, Linda Lacour Hobar (author of The Mystery of History) talked about laying a firm fou…
Episode 4—"Kids, Careers, and Curriculum" with Sherri Seligson (Apologia)
What happens when a marine biologist for Walt Disney World becomes a homeschool mom? Find out the answer to that question by joining Linda Lacour Hobar and her special guest, Sherri Seligson, one of …
Episode 3—Laying a Firm Foundation for Home Education (Part 1)
If your homeschool was a house, it would have a foundation, a frame, and several rooms to fill “with precious and pleasant riches.” (Proverbs 24:3-4) With this word picture in mind, what part of your…
Episode 2—"SchoolHouse Rocked" with Yvette Hampton
Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, for an informal interview with Yvette Hampton, the director/producer of the new film, "SchoolHouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution!" Gai…
Episode 1—What is The Mystery of Home Education?
Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, for an introduction to "The Mystery of Home Education"—a podcast designed for new and returning homeschoolers seeking direction, encourageme…