Episodes

Write a Mystery 103: Classic Who Dun It Plot In episode 242, “Write a Mystery 103: Classic Who Dun It Plot,” Meredith Curtis brings you to the next step on your storytelling journey. Mystery writers, it’s time to create a plot. The classic who dun it plot goes beyond the inciting incident, rising action, climax, and resolution. It keeps the reader guessing who the criminal is until the end. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere! Show Notes Crime committed, ...

12 Homeschool Gold Nuggets from Laura & Meredith In “12 Homeshool Gold Nuggets from Laura & Meredith,” Episode, #241, join Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette for a trip down memory lane with purpose. They will share their very best homeschool tips and insights to help your homeschool journey be joyful and successful. From teaching to relationships to adding hands-on fun, will share from their successes and failures. Grab a cup of tea (or a mug of coffee) and join us if you want to be encouraged a...

Live the Legacy of Charlie Kirk! In “Live the Legacy of Charlie Kirk,” episode #240, Meredith Curtis challenges teens and adults to keep the legacy of Charlie Kirk alive in your personal life, home, and sphere of influence. She looks at some takeaways from Charlie’s life and gives practical ways to live them out. This is one of those windows in history. Don’t let this moment pass without jumping into a closer relationship with Jesus and shining your light brighter than ever before. Powerline Pr...

Write a Mystery 102: Create a Detective In episode 239, “Write a Mystery 102: Create a Detective,” Meredith Curtis brings you to the next step on your storytelling journey. Mystery writers, it’s time to create a detective. He will be the protagonist, the one your readers will root for. Will it be a man or woman? Will he be a professional or an amateur sleuth? Are there different kinds of detectives? Yes! Discover which one appeals to you and fits in with the story you want to tell. We’ll talk a...

Write a Mystery 101: Choose Your Genre In episode 238, “Write a Mystery 101: Choose Your Genre,” Meredith Curtis starts you on your storytelling journey. So, you’ve decided to write your own mystery. Congrats! What a fun project. Let’s start with what kind of mystery you want to write. Are their different kinds of mysteries? Yes! Discover which one appeals to you, and start on your way to creating your own Who-Dun-It. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere! ...

Crazy Fun Back-to-School Celebrations In “Crazy Fun Back to School Celebrations,” Episode #237, Meredith Curtis encourages homeschool families and teens to plan something special for the first day of school. And it doesn’t have to be Mom who plans; teens have great ideas, too. This podcast gives a plethora of ideas from food and nature to silly projects and educational fun. This podcast will make you smile and probably give you some creative ideas of your own. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringi...

Weather Modification I: What is Cloud Seeding? In “Weather Modification I: What is Cloud Seeding?” Episode, #236, Meredith Curtis introduces weather modification, a topic that has implications for you and your future! Cloud Seeding was first tried in 1946 and has been sanctioned by the government since the 1970s. How does it work? What are the benefits? What are the complications? This topic makes for a lively family dinner table discussion. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy t...

Teen Summer Book Club! In “Teen Summer Book Club,” Episode, #235, Meredith Curtis has a challenge for teens before summer ends: have a summer book club with friends and/or family. Just choose and read a book for pure enjoyment! Make it more exciting by discussing it with friends while you eat yummy food! Reading excellent literature for fun works out your brain, stretches your vocabulary, increases your attention span, cultivates compassion, and builds character. Plus when you read for fun, you ...

Summer Job Applications & Interviews In “Summer Jobs Applications & Interviews,” episode #233, Meredith Curtis gives teens wanting to grab a summer job some practical advice for the job application and interview. Learn to put your best foot forward with confidence. Mae Smith, a talent acquisition specialist, joins her to give the interviewer’s perspective. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere! Show Notes Homeschooled teens often grab a summer job during th...

Computer Skills for Children In “Computer Skills for Children,” Episode #232, Laura Nolette comes out of the background at the Finish Well Podcast to talk to you about an important life skill for your children. Computer skills are life skills. Computers are everywhere and our children are fascinated by all the flashing lights and fun sounds. They usually don’t realize how useful computer are. Let’s talk about working with children as young as 5-years-old to teach them actual computer skills. Po...

God’s Promises for Homeschool Moms In “God’s Promises for Homeschool Moms,” Episode, #231, Meredith Curtis invites you to grab hold of the Promises of God for your situations so you can get out of survival mode to rule and reign in Christ. Whether you are needing wisdom, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with guilt, or simply exhausted, there is assurance for you that the Lord is with you and will provide for you in each and every situation. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to ...

Between Easter & His Ascension In “Between Easter & His Ascension,” episode #230, Meredith Curtis walks everyone through what happened during the 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead until He gave the Great Commission & ascended into Heaven. Meredith shares passages to cover and ways to bring it alive for children, teens, and parents. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere! Show Notes Easter is often hectic for Christian families. Church services and speci...

Easter Traditions around the World In “Easter Traditions around the World,” episode #229, Meredith Curtis travels the globe to uncover unique and inspirational celebrations in other countries. It’s so fun to learn about people in other places, to see how they rejoice in their faith! You just might want to try some of these traditions with your own family or homeschool co-op. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere! Show Notes Are you ready to travel the world...

Feminist-Free Living In “Feminist-Free Living,” episode #228, Meredith Curtis celebrates Women’s History Month by taking a fresh look at femininity and feminism. What is the purpose and worldview behind feminism and where does it lead? Does God have a better plan? What is His plan for families? What is his plan for women? Teens and parents, what does this mean for you? Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere! Show Notes Let’s celebrate Women’s History Month! ...

24 Women Who Changed the World In “24 Women Who Changed the World,” episode #227, Meredith Curtis celebrates woman’s history month with you this week. Let’s meet 24 women from the 20th century who impacted the world in a lasting way. These women are unique pioneers, heroes, or leaders. Though this list of women is far from exhaustive, it gives a glimpse of how one life can change many. I hope it sparks an interest to discover even more of the amazing ladies from the last century that have truly ...

Presidents Day Salute! In “Presidents Day Salute!” episode #226, Meredith Curtis introduces you to her favorite Commanders-in-Chief along with their leadership style and impact on the USA and the world. The President of the USA is the most powerful man in the world. Yet, it is a taxing job fraught with constant conflict, difficult decisions, and extreme escapades. Grab your teens (or grab your parents) to learn some valuable life lessons from American History. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bring...

Valentine’s Day Fun for the Whole Family In “Valentine’s Day Fun for the Whole Family,” episode #225, Meredith Curtis answers the question: Is Valentine’s Day just about romance? Nope! It’s a great day to celebrate God’s love, family love, AND romantic love. Join me for some amazing and creative activities the whole family – from children to teens to parents – can enjoy together. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere! Show Notes Is Valentine’s Day just abo...

Teens, Take Adulting Baby Steps In “Teens, Take Adulting Baby Steps,” episode #224, Meredith Curtis invites teens to get ready for adulting the easy way by taking baby steps that lead to bigger steps. Transition from teen toddling to teen triumphing by taking ownership of your chores, schoolwork, health, relationships, and walk with God. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere! Show Notes Adulting can be overwhelming if you jump right into it with no preparat...

Inauguration Day Learning Fun In “Inauguration Day Learning Fun,” episode #223, Meredith Curtis invites you to learn about Presidential Inaugurations the fun way! No matter who you voted for, Inauguration Day is a great time to learn about our political system and the tradition of taking an oath in a time-honored ceremony, a festive parade, and a fancy ball. Meredith provides a bit of history, where to watch it live, and fun learning ideas like scavenger hunts, choosing your own cabinet, a virtu...

Top Ten Christmas Stress Busters In “Top Ten Christmas Stress Busters,” episode #222, Meredith Curtis shares the top ten Christmas stress busters for homeschool Moms over the holidays. From personal experience, Meredith understands how the hustle and bustle of Christmas can be overwhelming at times for a homeschool mom. Join her as she shares ten ways to reduce stress and enjoy Christmas this year. Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere! Show Notes I underst...