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Dr. Curt Thompson: Let’s Start With Laughter
Psychiatrist, speaker, and author Curt Thompson has a heart for people, and that shines through in this week's episode! Join us as we cover many topics, from laughter to relationships, to simply being known. Hear practical...

Peace Child: Steve Richardson’s Story
Steve Richardson was raised in Indonesia, where his parents planted churches in a jungle tribe. He witnessed the impact of the gospel on their war-like society, a story documented in his father’s missionary classic, Peace...

Raising Arrows: Simplifying Family Life with Amy Roberts
We loved this conversation with Amy Roberts, a large family homeschool mom and homemaker! Amy offers encouragement and resources via her popular blog, podcast, and YouTube channel, Raising Arrows! If you are looking for...

Your Next Step: Navigating the College Admission Season
The college admission season in a student's life can be full of anxiety. Join us today as Kristi Steele talks through what the process looks like and how to ease the confusion and tension surrounding the best next step....

Advice for Educators and School Leaders
We are excited to have Jennifer Thompson on the show today. From basketball coach to teacher to head of school, Jennifer has almost 25 years of experience in education. Listen as Jennifer shares advice for teachers and...

A Literacy Lifeline: Bridging the Gap with Dr. Molly Ness
“The estimates are that about 32 million American children lack access to books.” Join us today for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Molly Ness. Molly is a former classroom teacher, a reading researcher, and a teacher...

NorthStar on the Mission Field: The King Family’s Story
We are so excited to have the King Family on this week's episode! Breanne King and her son Shouta join us today to talk through life, ministry, and the years they've been a part of the NorthStar community. Having four...

Unlocking Quality Sleep with Sammy Margo
Sammy Margo, renowned physiotherapist and sleep expert, shares crucial insights for achieving quality sleep in this episode of The NorthStar Narrative. She begins by highlighting the impact of technology on sleep,...

Homeschooling on the Road: The Anderson’s RV Journey
We are so excited to have one of our NorthStar families on today's episode! Anna, who is a Senior and graduates in just a few short months, joins her mom Christine to recount their incredible RV experience and how they were...

Nature, Narration, and Next-Gen Learning: Deani Van Pelt on Charlotte Mason’s Impact
Why do we educate, and are we sure we're doing it right? Deani Van Pelt is many things, but first, she is a mother. When her own daughter was very young, she realized quickly that many questions needed to be answered...