The Mystery of History

Oct 11 2024 59 ep. 25 mins 27
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Have you ever felt defeated in your homeschool journey? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by subjects you don't know? Most of us have! That's why we created The Mystery of History Podcast, with the author, Linda Lacour Hobar. Whether you’ve been homeschooling for decades or are just getting started, this podcast will give you direction, encouragement, and inspiration for home education and world history from a biblical worldview. Tune in today! www.TheMysteryofHistory.com

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Episode 59—Poisonous Politics! (Part 2)

Oct 11 2024 33 mins  
As the well-known adage goes, those who don’t learn from history will repeat it! I agree. And so, with the U.S. soon marching off to the polls, I thought this a good time to examine “Poisonous Politics” found in socialism, communism, and Marxism. Join me, Linda Lacour Hobar (author of The Mystery of History), for a biblical and historical look at relevant issues facing Americ

Episode 58—Poisonous Politics! (Part 1)

Sep 28 2024 26 mins  
As the well-known adage goes, those who don’t learn from history will repeat it! I agree. And so, with the U.S. soon marching off to the polls, I thought this a good time to examine “Poisonous Politics” found in socialism, communism, and Marxism. Join me, Linda Lacour Hobar (author of The Mystery of History), for a biblical and historical look at relevant issues facing Americ

Episode 57—Remembering 9/11

Sep 09 2024 27 mins  
It’s been 23 years since the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers of New York City. While some parts of the horrid event will stay forever in the hearts of Americans, the passing years make it hard to retain the details. So, I offer this audiobook excerpt from The Mystery of History Volume IV, written about 10 years ago, to help you and your mature students remember 9/11. If you’re i

Episode 56—Top Tips for Homeschooling (Part 2)

Aug 21 2024 20 mins  
You may be geared up and ready for the 2024-2025 school year (or not) but that doesn’t mean you’re entering an easy season! Join me, Linda Lacour Hobar, author and veteran homeschool mom, for “Top Tips for Homeschooling – Part 2” that may help with the little things or remind you of the significance of the big things. The tips offered in Part 1 (our last episode), were pr

Episode 55—Top Tips for Homeschooling (Part 1)

Aug 10 2024 16 mins  
You may be geared up and ready for the 2024-2025 school year (or not) but that doesn’t mean you’re entering an easy season! Join me, Linda Lacour Hobar, author and veteran homeschool mom, for my “Top Tips for Homeschooling (Part 1)” that may help with the little things, like “what’s for lunch?”These tips are above all practical in nature, so use what you can and skip

Episode 54—The Mystery of Science!

Jul 02 2024 23 mins  
Have you heard? Our publisher, Bright Ideas Press, has just released The Mystery of Science! We are so excited to see this new addition to the Bright Ideas family. Designed for 4th-8th grade, the first book in the series, Biology, is available now and will soon be followed by physics, chemistry, and more! Join me today for an introduction to The Mystery of Science and a personal in

Episode 53—Salvaging Summer!

Jun 19 2024 11 mins  
Do you struggle with your summer to-do list? Do the weeks of summer slip away too fast? Are the kids restless while you’re overwhelmed? I understand. Summer can be fun and frustrating all at the same time. Join me (Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History) for “Salvaging Summer” — a podcast on how to carve out some productive days for Mom and memory-filled days

Episode 52—What is The Mystery of History Online Academy!

Apr 09 2024 19 mins  
Let’s be honest; some of you need help with world history for students 13 years and up—especially if you’re counting credits for high school! Why? The reasons are varied, but some of you feel pressured to homeschool and ill-equipped for the job. Some of you are experienced homeschool teachers, but nervous about calculating high school credits. And some of you are interested i

Episode 51—Jesus: His Death and Resurrection

Mar 26 2024 13 mins  
From time to time I post an audiobook excerpt from our series and convert it to a podcast, because I’m passionate about world history and don’t want you to miss some of the best stories we have. Well, when it comes to best stories, and most important stories, of course nothing is better or more important that what Christ did on the cross for you and me! And nothing is more sign

Episode 50—The “Buffet-Style” Approach to World History

Mar 12 2024 9 mins  
Are you overwhelmed by curriculum choices? Do you get stressed over daily lesson plans? Do you worry when you don’t finish a program? We understand. We’ve all been boxed in and stressed out by curriculum that didn’t quite fit our lives. Well, at The Mystery of History, we strive to offer freedom, flexibility, and fun in our curriculum—by allowing YOU to choose your “side