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Want to teach your children while keeping the Bible at the heart of education? Welcome to the Principles in Practice Biblical Classical homeschooling podcast where we help you do just that! This husband and wife team consists of Brian and Heather. | Heather, authoress at PrincipledAcademy.com, has been teaching with The Principle Approach®(1) for life and learning for over 20 years. She is recognized as a Schoolhouse Tutor by the Foundation for American Christian Education, is certified as a Master Teacher via The Foundation for American Christian Education, and she is certified in the Principles of American Government via Ben Gilmore’s course. Brian is continuing his self-studies with The Principle Approach®. Together, they homeschool their family with Biblical principles. They invite you to listen in and learn along with them! ************Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
Episodes
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Principles in Practice: Biblical Classical Homeschooling
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EP 159 | Oregon the Struggle for Possession | Chapter 21
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⏰Takes about 15 minutes of your time.
Who is after Oregon? How many years did it take for the U.S. to acquire Oregon? Find out in this episode.
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Oregon is struggling because she has forgotten her Providential history. Who are the primary source history fans here? Learn about Western Men on the Oregon Trail in this episode.
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This podcast series serves as a reminder to Oregon about God's hand in her story as Heather reads through the primary source, Oregon: The Struggle for Possession by historian William Barrows.
My prayer is that as Oregon thoroughly learns her Providential history, she'll become more religious. Help others see this post by giving it a thumbs up, a heart, commenting, and/or sending it to your FB wall. Thank you!
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Subscribe to the Biblical Classical Homeschool Circle.™ Receive monthly support through encouraging and inspiring audio messages, podcast extras, postal letters or notes, and Biblical Classical Approach lessons for Christian ladies who want to develop their intellect and biblical worldview. Small monthly investment of $10.
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Want to level up? Be discipled and mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically. See pricing at the website.
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Use the online Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code WVC101 to save 20% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2026 Principles in Practice
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
⏰Takes about 10 minutes of your time.
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What do character, the Bible, and civil liberty have to do with each other? Let's dive into it in this episode.
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Find the Student Worldview Dictionary at The Biblical Thinker here. (<<< Not an affiliate link.)
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Get Noah Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828 here and support our ministry.
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Our sponsor: Visit Camp Constitution's website to learn more about their camp and to get their comfortable t-shirts.
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Subscribe to the Biblical Classical Homeschool Circle.™ Receive monthly support through encouraging and inspiring audio messages, podcast extras, postal letters or notes, and Biblical Classical Approach lessons for Christian ladies who want to develop their intellect and biblical worldview. Small monthly investment of $10.
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Want to level up? Be discipled and mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically. See pricing at the website.
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Use the online Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code WVC101 to save 20% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2026 Principles in Practice
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
🎙 EP 157: Developing a Character for Liberty
⏰Takes about 10 minutes of your time.
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What do character, the Bible, and civil liberty have to do with each other? Let's dive into it in this episode.
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Get The Bible and the Constitution of the United States of America study here, and support our ministry.
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Our sponsor: Visit Camp Constitution's website to learn more about their camp and to get their comfortable t-shirts.
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Subscribe to the Biblical Classical Homeschool Circle.™ Receive monthly support through encouraging and inspiring audio messages, podcast extras, postal letters or notes, and Biblical Classical Approach lessons for Christian ladies who want to develop their intellect and biblical worldview. Small monthly investment of $10.
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Want to level up? Be discipled and mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically. See pricing at the website.
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Use the online Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code WVC101 to save 20% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2026 Principles in Practice
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
🎙 EP 156: Teaching Phonics
⏰Takes about 10 minutes of your time.
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Why is teaching phonics essential to education? What does teaching phonics with a Biblical Classical Education look like? Listen and catch the vision.
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Subscribe to the Biblical Classical Homeschool Circle.™ Receive monthly support through encouraging and inspiring audio messages, podcast extras, postal letters or notes, and Biblical Classical Approach lessons for Christian ladies who want to develop their intellect and biblical worldview. Small monthly investment of $10.
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Want to level up? Be discipled and mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically. See pricing at the website.
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Use the online Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code WVC101 to save 20% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2026 Principles in Practice
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
🎙EP 155: Faith, Freedom, and Truth in Public Life: A Biblical View of Christian Nationalism
⏰Takes about 45 minutes of your time.
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"Christian Nationalism" is a contemptuous term used against Christians involved in public life. Does America, the nation with the most liberty, have a history of "Christian Nationalist" concepts? What is a biblical worldview of such a concept? Join our guest, Paul Goedecke, as he explains this relevant topic about the biblical principles of faith, freedom, and truth in public life. This topic relating to civics equips you and your family with thoughtful ideas to add to the discussions many are having.
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Paul Goedecke, M.A. J.D.
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Be mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically.
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Use the Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code AMB103 to save 15% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2026 Principles in Practice
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
🎙EP 154: Eric Holmertz with ReforNations
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Join Brian and Heather as they introduce you to Eric Holmertz. He and his wife Amber founded ReforNations, a Christian missionary organization that shares the gospel and Biblical Classical Education in Uganda. God's plan and purpose for the nations is liberty—internal and civil because of Christ and God's Word.
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Financially support ReforNations here, with any amount.
Subscribe to ReforNations' newsletter here.
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Be mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically.
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Use the Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code AMB103 to save 15% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2025 Principles in Practice
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
🎙EP 153: Meet Edward Kost, Creator of the Redeemed Podcast
⏰Takes about 30 minutes of your time.
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Join Brian and Heather as they introduce you to Edward Kost—the inspiring and creative creator, writer, and producer behind the Redeemed Podcast. You can learn more about Edward Kost by reading the Redeemed Podcast Review, written by Heather at Principled Academy.
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Follow the Redeemed Podcast on Facebook >>> https://www.facebook.com/redeemedpodcastofficial
Follow the Redeemed Podcast on Youtube >>> https://www.youtube.com/@redeemedpodcast6141
Financially support the Redeemed Podcast here with any amount >>> https://redeemedpodcast.org/
To contact Ed (the creator of Redeemed Podcast) send an email to: info@redeemedpodcast.org
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Be mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically.
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Use the Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code AMB103 to save 15% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2025 Principles in Practice
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Principles in Practice: Biblical Classical Homeschooling
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EP 152 | Oregon the Struggle for Possession | Chapter 20
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⏰Takes about 30 minutes of your time.
Is Oregon Worth Saving?: Why was that question asked? What were people saying about Oregon and why? Find out in this episode.
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Oregon is struggling because she has forgotten her Providential history. Who are the primary source history fans here? Learn about Western Men on the Oregon Trail in this episode.
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This podcast series serves as a reminder to Oregon about God's hand in her story as Heather reads through the primary source, Oregon: The Struggle for Possession by historian William Barrows.
My prayer is that as Oregon thoroughly learns her Providential history, she'll become more religious. Help others see this post by giving it a thumbs up, a heart, commenting, and/or sending it to your FB wall. Thank you!
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Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or hot coco and enjoy listening with a friend. Maybe even enjoy listening as you go for a walk. .
Your donations (non-tax deductible) play an integral part in keeping The Principles in Practice homeschool podcast running and supporting our ministry. We appreciate your support! Go here >>> www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=TV4W8MC585EXN
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Be mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically.
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Use the Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code WVC101 to save 20% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2025 Principles in Practice
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
🎙 EP 151: Inquiry in Biblical Classical Education
⏰Takes about 10 minutes of your time.
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Join Heather as she discusses what inquiry in Biblical Classical Education looks like, and how it diverges from Greek pagan-rooted classical education inquiry. We'd love so much for you to share this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a brief review and leave a comment if this episode. Thanks so much.
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Subscribe to the Biblical Classical Homeschool Circle.™ Receive monthly support through encouraging and inspiring audio messages, podcast extras, postal letters or notes, and Biblical Classical Approach lessons for Christian ladies who want to develop their intellect and biblical worldview. Small monthly investment of $10.
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Want to level up? Be discipled and mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically. See pricing at the website.
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Use the online Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code WVC101 to save 20% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2025 Principles in Practice
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
EP 150: Why the Pilgrims Really Came Over Here with guest Ted Lamb
⏰Takes less than 25 minutes of your time.
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Listen to our special guest, Ted Lamb, as he shares from primary sources about why the Pilgrims really came over here.
Ted Lamb is a certified Master Teacher through the Foundation for American Christian Education. You can learn more from him through his Substack >>> https://historymomentswithted1776.substack.com/ (<<< not a sponsored post).
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Subscribe to the Biblical Classical Homeschool Circle.™ Receive monthly support through encouraging and inspiring audio messages, podcast extras, postal letters or notes, and Biblical Classical Approach lessons for Christian ladies who want to develop their intellect and biblical worldview. Small monthly investment of $10.
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Want to level up? Be discipled and mentored in The Principle Approach®(1) through the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™ membership and get equipped to disciple your children so they may be able to reason and think Biblically. See pricing at the website.
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Use the online Biblical Classical Community courses in your homeschool to help you along your Biblical Classical Approach Journey.
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What is your current worldview in the areas of P.E.E.R.S.--Politics (think Government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues? Go to www.worldviewcheckup.org for a stress-free online test with 100% private and immediate results. Use our Ambassador code WVC101 to save 20% off your purchase and support our ministry at the same time!
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℗ & © 2020-2025 Principles in Practice
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Footnote 1: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of The Foundation for American Christian Education.