2025- Inspirational Networking Conference for Homeschoolers Register Now

Hi, I’m B.J.!

I help parents learn how to use a heart-based approach to parenting to empower their children with the skills they need to not simply change behaviors but to also change their hearts.

As a husband and father, my wife and I have used a heart-based approach with all 8 of our children no matter what stage of development, whether or not they had special needs, and whether or not they were biological or adopted children. As an elementary educator and certified biblical parenting coach, presenter, and digital course creator, I've worked with many families and seen how Jesus brings lasting change in kids and families when parents focus on the heart.​

Session Titles & Descriptions

The Homeschool Family Peace Plan: Helping Your Kids Resolve Conflicts with Matthew 18

Tired of constantly playing judge and jury in your kids' conflicts? In this session, you'll learn how to empower your children to handle disagreements biblically using Matthew 18. Discover practical tools to teach them how to ignore without bitterness, confront without anger, and tell without tattling—while also equipping yourself to coach your children through conflicts rather than just referee their fights. Learn how to adapt these strategies to fit your children/teens’ ages, stages, and specific challenges. You'll also learn how to actually reduce conflicts through nurturing deeper relationships within your family. Walk away with a clear, actionable, heart-based family peace plan that everyone in your family can use.

The Homeschooler's Roadmap to Big Emotions: Navigating Your Child's Deep Feelings While Staying on Course Academically 

Big emotions can easily derail a homeschool day, leaving both you and your child feeling frustrated and exhausted. But what if those emotional moments could become opportunities for growth, connection, and discipleship? And what if you knew how to respond in those moments to actually make that happen? In this session, you'll learn how to use a heart-based approach to helping your child/teen process anger, anxiety, sadness, and more—while still making academic progress. Walk away with practical tools to manage emotional challenges, reset negative patterns, and equip your child with lifelong skills for emotional resilience—all while keeping your homeschool journey on track.

Finding CALM in Emotional Storms: A Parental Response to Worry, Sadness, and Anger

When children of any age struggle with big emotions like worry, sadness, and anger, they often push back against the very help they need. Their reactions can make it hard to know how to support them without escalating the situation further. But these moments—while challenging—are also opportunities to connect with your child’s heart. In this session, you’ll learn the CALM approach to guide your child through emotional storms with wisdom and grace. Discover how to connect with your child when they struggle with a big emotion, help them navigate their big emotions in a healthy and effective way, anchor them in biblical truth, and equip them with a plan to move forward and face the challenges of life that brought on those big emotions. You'll also learn simple parenting scripts to use when you feel triggered, helping you respond with calm instead of chaos. Walk away with this powerful strategy to strengthen your relationship while fostering emotional resilience in your child.

Listening for Parental Anger: Navigating Your Emotions to Become the Homeschool Parent You Aspire to Be

Do you ever feel like your kids know exactly how to push your buttons—and before you know it, you’re reacting in ways you regret? Parental anger is a signal—not just a reaction. When frustration builds, it’s easy to act in ways that hurt rather than help, leaving both you and your child feeling disconnected. In this session, you’ll learn what the Bible really says about anger, how to listen for it in yourself, recognize its triggers, and redirect it toward meaningful growth. Discover how to respond with wisdom instead of reacting in frustration, model emotional regulation for your children, and create a more peaceful home environment for both you and your children. Walk away with biblical insights and practical strategies to help you break free from guilt, foster connection, and become the homeschool parent you aspire to be.