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Davis Carman Presentations
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Praise Him in the Storm Give Me One Good Reason to Homeschool HEART Exam for Homeschool Dads APPLES for the Teacher Deuteronomy 6 and Beyond Homeschool Castles Family - Our Best Apologia Ever
Praise Him in the Storm
Have you had times in your life when everything seems to go wrong - even though you are seeking God with all your heart? Davis Carman can relate. In this session, Davis gives his personal testimony leading up to the purchase of Apologia. He describes the religious discrimination he encountered while trying to get a business loan to buy the creation-based science curriculum publisher - a fight worth fighting even though the cost was high. Davis’ story is a roller coaster ride involving extended unemployment, the fight for a dream, and perseverance with joy. He recounts how God provided for his family’s every need through the body of Christ. Learning how God displays His strength when we are weak became a foundational aspect of his faith. In this session, we will discover how God works powerfully in our lives—especially in the midst of the storms we often encounter.
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Give Me One Good Reason to Homeschool
Are parents really qualified to teach their children everything? What about socialization? These are just a couple of the concerns that make homeschooling seem impossible. But you know homeschooling is continuing to grow. More and more families are considering it and taking the plunge. What are the top reasons? In this session, Davis discusses the moral, academic, and practical reasons to homeschool, and helps dispel the myths we all tend to believe. When you finish this workshop, you will know that if there was ever a time to homeschool, it is now.
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HEART Exam for Homeschool Dads
Tests and exams are a typical part of school, even homeschools. In this session, Davis helps homeschool dads take an exam - a spiritual exam of the heart. He uses the word HEART as an acronym to display truths found in the book of Malachi, which deals with very real heart issues. The topics covered by “Dr. Malachi” include relationships with both God and family. The goal is to discover the practical and faithful steps a father can take in the journey towards turning one’s heart to his children.
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APPLES for the Teacher
The gift of a fresh, shiny apple still represents respect and gratitude towards one’s teacher. Why should it be any different for the homeschool mom? They typically carry the lion’s share of the homeschool workload. To help them avoid burnout, husbands need to help their wife avoid feeling 100% of the homeschool responsibility. Your wife needs to hear “thank you” in many different ways and know for sure that you are engaged. In this session, Davis gives real and practical ideas for supporting your wife in the homeschool journey.
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Deuteronomy 6 and Beyond
Deuteronomy 6 is a classic scripture admonishing parents to teach their children diligently when sitting at home, when walking along the way, when lying down, and when getting up. There are many more places in God’s Word that speak to home education and family discipleship. Whether you are at the crossroads considering home education, a few years into it deciding whether to stay the course, or a veteran in need of affirmation, the truth found in God’s Word will set you free. Davis shares several of these inspired verses in a way that brings God’s wisdom all the way home.
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Homeschool Castles
Castles of old were built to last for thousands of years. Many are still standing today for visitors to admire. What are we building in our family homeschools today? Is there a manual or blueprint to follow? Why are we doing this? Will the sacrifice be worth it? In this session, Davis visits family past, present, and future analyzing trends and creating a vision for an exciting future worth working towards. All the reasons why God is moving in the homeschool community may be hard to understand in the context of present history, so it will take faith. We may not see all the fruit in our lifetime, so it will call for hope. Better start building now; your great-grand children will thank you.
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Family - Our Best Apologia Ever
Apologia is a Greek word meaning “defend the faith.” In a society saturated with an evolutionary perspective, students need to be taught from a Biblical worldview. The statistics show that a very small percentage of born again believers have a worldview consistent with basic Christian doctrines. The internet, movies, music, books and other media heavily influence the thoughts, beliefs, and corresponding actions of young people. How can homeschool parents help their children stand firm with a solid Biblical worldview? Certainly one solution can be the use of good books and curricula including creation-based science curricula. The best way is by example in the context of family. Davis will explain how raising children in a family setting where Christ is worshipped and where the Word of God is the primary text can fulfill the great commission and result in generational faithfulness. Family is truly our best defense of the Christian faith.
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