Dr. Larry Guthrie

Dr. Guthrie and his wife Lois have been married for over 40 years and have two married children and seven grandchildren. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has officially transitioned to full time staff at Harvest Home Farm and is responsible for teaching and developing curriculum for the Farm School. Until July 1, 2007, he was Director of Educational Ministries at Camp Forest Springs in Westboro, Wisconsin. His primary...

Dr. Guthrie and his wife Lois have been married for over 40 years and have two married children and seven grandchildren. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has officially transitioned to full time staff at Harvest Home Farm and is responsible for teaching and developing curriculum for the Farm School. Until July 1, 2007, he was Director of Educational Ministries at Camp Forest Springs in Westboro, Wisconsin. His primary responsibility there was the Leadership Training and Development Program. He was also involved in developing curriculum for family camps, youth camps and follow-up ministries. Larry is a former research assistant and writer for the Institute in Basic Life Principles. He has worked on such publications as Character Sketches Volumes III and IV and the Eagle Story. He also wrote science and medical curriculum materials for the Institute's home education program, The Advanced Training Institute of America. Dr. Guthrie is the former director of the Children's Institute which offers character training and instruction in basic Biblical principles to children ages 6-12. Over the past 10 years, these week-long children's seminars have enrolled over 175,000 children in 50 cities and eight foreign countries. Dr. Guthrie also served as Director of Curriculum Development for Character First! Ed, a national non-profit character training program for public schools with headquarters in Oklahoma City and taught seven years as a public school science teacher before becoming a Professor of Education at Indiana University Northwest.

Event activities / Sessions:

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

02:05PM

03:05PM

Wood Duck/Crayons

Speaker(s):
Dr. Larry Guthrie
To obey or not to obey…that is the life and death question that confronts each and every young wood duck. And it confronts each and every one of our sons and daughters as well. Learn how adult wood ducks teach their offspring to recognize their "voice" and "desire" to obey instantly and cheerfully. Listen to the humorous story of a young man (Dr. Guthrie will not say who he was) who failed to obey his father's voice and suffered the grave consequences. The session will focus on training children to be obedient with a smile on their face.
Thursday, June 7th, 2012

04:45PM

05:45PM

Weakest Link

Speaker(s):
Dr. Larry Guthrie
Paul reminds us repeatedly that God's greatest weakness is greater than our greatest strength. Furthermore God delights in revealing His strength in the midst of our weakness. Dr. Guthrie will share his own personal testimony and will use several volunteers to demonstrate precisely what Paul is talking about. This session will focus on dealing with irritations and overcoming obstacles.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

08:30AM

09:25AM

My Sheep Hear My Voice

Speaker(s):
Dr. Larry Guthrie
Would you like your children to be more attentive? Have you ever said to a son or daughter, "Look at me when I am talking to you!”? Do distractions waste your time? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, this session is for you. Dr. Guthrie will illustrate ten steps that will lead your whole family toward being more attentive to one another. He will use a number of volunteers to graphically portray each principle by constructing an attentive ear. This session will focus on issues of attentiveness.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

11:25AM

12:20PM

Muddy Glove

Speaker(s):
Dr. Larry Guthrie
The fact is, "If you play in the mud you always get dirty." Listen to an innocent story of a little boy who learned a profound lesson after playing in the mud. Then watch as the lessons are reemphasized using a dramatic and graphic demonstration involving The Muddy Glove. The session will focus on issues of cleansing and forgiveness.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

03:00PM

04:20PM

Keynote: Hitting the Mark

Speaker(s):
Dr. Larry Guthrie
Psalm 127 tells us that our children are like arrows in the hand of a mighty man. These arrows are intended to be cast forth to Hit the Mark. Watch as Dr. Guthrie illustrates seven principles that govern the flight of an arrow and direct the path of our sons and daughters. He will pop seven balloons with his new Mathews compound bow, one balloon for each principle. In an exciting conclusion to the lesson he will attempt to Hit the Mark by shooting an apple off someone's head. The session will focus on key issues of parenting.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

09:45AM

10:40AM

Lions and Fatherhood

Speaker(s):
Dr. Larry Guthrie
The key to a successful pride of lions lies with the "King of Beasts" himself. Without him a pride may fail to raise even a single cub to maturity. With him present and actively involved a pride may raise 40-50 cubs to maturity over his life span. Dr. Guthrie will present striking similarities between the fathers of successful homeschool families and those of the "big daddy" lion. This session will focus on issues of fatherhood.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

10:55AM

11:50AM

Knives Galore

Speaker(s):
Dr. Larry Guthrie
"If you aren't content with what you have, you won't be content having what you want." Dr. Guthrie knew this important principle as a child, but apparently it did not do him much good. He will bring a few of the more than 200 knives he has displayed in his home in Pigeon Falls, WI. After presenting this lesson at one conference a lady approached him with a question. "Are you saying that if I am not content with the man I married, I'll not be content with the man I want?" Apparently she got the message.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

02:35PM

03:30PM

Egg in the Bottle

Speaker(s):
Dr. Larry Guthrie
Peter reminds us that Satan prowls this earth looking for those whom he may devour. In a sense he is looking for back straps for his frying pan and trophies to hang over his fire place. Listen to several adventure stories of how Satan uses the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and pride of life to ensnare his prey. Then watch as Dr. Guthrie illustrates the seriousness of temptation with a "good ole egg" that fails to resist. The session will focus on issues of temptation and repentance.

Diego Rodriguez

Diego is the founder of the 4th Day Alliance Creation Astronomy ministry. The mission of the 4th Day Alliance is to use the science of astronomy for the glory of God. Diego teaches and presents astronomy while defending and upholding the authority and infallibility of the Word of God. He can be seen at Christian conferences, camps and churches around the country sharing the message of the Glory of God in the Heavens. He and his wife...

Diego is the founder of the 4th Day Alliance Creation Astronomy ministry. The mission of the 4th Day Alliance is to use the science of astronomy for the glory of God. Diego teaches and presents astronomy while defending and upholding the authority and infallibility of the Word of God. He can be seen at Christian conferences, camps and churches around the country sharing the message of the Glory of God in the Heavens. He and his wife, Lareina, have five homeschooled children.

Event activities / Sessions:

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

03:25PM

04:25PM

Creation Astronomy

Speaker(s):
Diego Rodriguez
Diego takes you on a tour of the science of astronomy and shows you how astronomical discoveries support the teachings of the Bible. Learn about the Sun, the Moon, comets, Biblical references to astronomy and more.
Thursday, June 7th, 2012

04:45PM

05:45PM

The Star of Bethlehem

Speaker(s):
Diego Rodriguez
Was the star of Bethlehem a true historical, astronomical event? We believe that it was! Before you make a decision, we invite you to examine the actual evidence. This presentation is filled with facts from history, science, astronomy and the Bible.
Thursday, June 7th, 2012

07:30PM

08:30PM

FUNSHOP: Telescopes & Binoculars!

Speaker(s):
Diego Rodriguez
In this hands-on seminar you will learn exactly what you can do with your stargazing equipment and actually get some use out of your family's telescope investment! Bring your own telescopes, binoculars and other equipment ~ if you like ~ and learn how to use them on the spot!
Friday, June 8th, 2012

11:25AM

12:20PM

Astronomy in the Bible

Speaker(s):
Diego Rodriguez
The Bible has many references to astronomy within its pages. Learn about the Mazzaroth, Orion, Pleiades, Wandering Stars, the Bright and Morning Star and much more!
Friday, June 8th, 2012

01:45PM

02:40PM

Comets

Speaker(s):
Diego Rodriguez
What are they? Where do they come from? Does the Bible discuss comets? Learn about comets and about the Creationist theory that successfully predicted many facts about comets.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

04:35PM

05:30PM

The Mazzaroth

Speaker(s):
Diego Rodriguez
What is the mazzaroth? Is the zodiac and the mazzaroth the same thing? Why does the Bible mention the mazzaroth? Is the gospel message hidden in the stars/mazzaroth? This presentation will answer these questions for you.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

09:45AM

10:40AM

Distant Starlight

Speaker(s):
Diego Rodriguez
How do we see distant starlight in a young universe? This is the most common question asked to young universe astronomers. This presentation provides a fresh and honest approach to answering this puzzling question.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

10:55AM

11:50AM

Classical Astronomy

Speaker(s):
Diego Rodriguez
Before telescopes, spacecraft, spectroscopes, lunar modules, space stations and space probes, there was once a thriving science of astronomy that relied completely on math and visual observation. Learn how to recover and restore this once widely-known scientific field.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

01:00PM

02:20PM

KEYNOTE: How Big is God?

Speaker(s):
Diego Rodriguez
Take a journey through God’s created universe defining the mere ‘handiwork’ of a Designer that leaves us speechless; His power and might are beyond our comprehension! Some say it’s magnificent in content and unparalleled in impact ~ an outstanding multi-media presentation that is unforgettable, inspiring and even life-changing, lifting us up and out of our earth-bound perspective! Learn about the size of the Earth, solar system and galaxy and ultimately … the size of the entire universe!

Kevin Swanson

Homeschooled himself, Kevin and his wife Brenda are now homeschooling their five children. Since graduating from his homeschool and then serving as student body president of a large west coast university, he has gone on to other leadership positions in corporate management, church and other non-profits. Kevin has 35 years of experience in the homeschooling movement and serves as the Director of Generations with Vision – a ministry he...

Homeschooled himself, Kevin and his wife Brenda are now homeschooling their five children. Since graduating from his homeschool and then serving as student body president of a large west coast university, he has gone on to other leadership positions in corporate management, church and other non-profits. Kevin has 35 years of experience in the homeschooling movement and serves as the Director of Generations with Vision – a ministry he founded to strengthen homeschool families around the country. As a father who wants to leave a Godly heritage for his own five children, Kevin’s passion is to strengthen and encourage the homeschooling movement all over the world and to cast a vision for generations to come. For the last seven years Kevin has hosted a daily radio program – Generations Radio – the world’s largest homeschooling and Biblical worldview radio program that reaches families across the US and in over 80 countries.

Kevin also served as the Executive Director of Christian Home Educators of Colorado from 1998-2009, and still works actively with CHEC in his work with Generations with Vision. He has also authored several popular books for homeschoolers, including Upgrade-10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child, Second Mayflower, the Family Bible Study Guide Series, Christian Classics Study Guide and others. Serving as a passionate supporter of home education, he has been interviewed on hundreds of media outlets, including Dr. James Dobson’s Focus on the Family and the Fox News Network.

Event activities / Sessions:

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

12:30PM

01:45PM

KEYNOTE: Homeschooling: Capturing the Vision!

Speaker(s):
Kevin Swanson
What is it about home education that has profoundly reenergized education and produced such outstanding academic results? Incredibly, the average homeschool 8th grader without teacher-credentialed parents tests four grade levels above the national average on nationally standardized tests, and it is not because we have taken a public school system complete with desks and bolted them to the floor of our living rooms. In this visionary, ground-breaking presentation on the homeschool vision, Kevin presents the basic elements that make up an outstanding homeschooling experience for your child.
Thursday, June 7th, 2012

03:25PM

04:25PM

Thesis, Antithesis, and Synthesis: Defining Your Relationship with the World

Speaker(s):
Kevin Swanson
As Christian children mature and see more of the “world”, they are challenged with the question of how they should relate to the world. Should Christians escape the world, amalgamate into the world or change the world? Kevin Swanson works with the multiple definitions of “the world”, and then leaves the audience with a challenge they will not likely forget.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

08:30AM

09:25AM

The Power of Mentorship

Speaker(s):
Kevin Swanson
Homeschooling is the most powerful form of education rediscovered in the modern age. Its power and success is unquestioned. Yet for most home educators, the principles that worked in home education are not transferred into post-secondary education. Cutting edge visionaries are bringing a Copernican revolution to the method of higher education in the form of mentorship. If our movement takes this next step, we will make far greater impact on the way we do post-secondary education and economics, than we have seen in K-12 education.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

11:25AM

12:20PM

Capturing the Heart of Homeschooling

Speaker(s):
Kevin Swanson
What is the heart of homeschooling? What is it that really makes it work? This is an important question in that there is a distinct possibility that the homeschooling ethos may disappear into the burgeoning list of educational choices, especially with the rise of government-funded school at home. In this presentation, Kevin presents a passionate case for preserving the heart of homeschooling, those elements that have contributed to its beauty and success - the heart of Christ, the hand of the parent and the blessings of freedom.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

01:45PM

02:40PM

History’s Heroes

Speaker(s):
Kevin Swanson
Teach history to your children and you may end up changing history! Everyone has heroes whom they admire and emulate. The heroes of many children today are entertainers who are often devoid of any outstanding character traits, any great acts of courage and heroism. But history is full of exciting heroes who exhibit strong virtues worth emulating many of whom, by their godly leadership, changed the course of history.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

04:35PM

05:30PM

Of Whom This World is Not Worthy - The Greatest Mothers the World Has Ever Known

Speaker(s):
Kevin Swanson
This powerful and passionate presentation brings out the greatest role models, from Biblical and Christian history, of mothers that literally changed the world. This encouraging message will bless the heart of every mother, especially during the tough times and dark days.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

08:00AM

09:25AM

KEYNOTE: Why Homeschooling Will Change the World

Speaker(s):
Kevin Swanson
Is it saying too much that homeschooling will change the world? It already has. This presentation will draw from history, real research data and the Bible to illustrate the power of relationship-based, parent-guided learning. The real reason why homeschooling will change the world is found where it is least expected.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

10:55AM

11:50AM

Raising Beautiful Women of God

Speaker(s):
Kevin Swanson
As a father of four beautiful young ladies, Kevin Swanson shares the peculiar challenges and joys that face the homeschool parent in raising these young ladies for God. He carefully paints a picture of virtuous womanhood found in the glorious, Biblical images of cornerstones, fruitful vines and lifted horns. While cautioning parents to avoid the traps of egalitarianism and narrow caricatures of Biblical principle, Kevin will present the beautiful Biblical balance of economic complementarianism and family unity.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

02:35PM

03:30PM

Making a Man: What to do with Boys Ages 15-25

Speaker(s):
Kevin Swanson
Forty years ago, 70% of men reached manhood by 30 years of age. Now, a bare 33% of men would meet the qualifications of maturity. For men who are 25-35 years of age, they earn less than women, and their earnings have dropped 20% adjusted for inflation since 1970. Can we expect anything better for the young men we are raising in our homes today? Kevin Swanson addresses the most serious social problem facing our nation as well as the homeschooling movement in this talk. How do we take a 15 year old boy and make a man out of him? If you have a son, this talk is for you!

Norm Wakefield

Norm is the founder and executive director of The Spirit of Elijah Ministries, International. He and his wife Alma live in Bulverde, Texas and have four children and 14 grandchildren. They began homeschooling in 1984 and are still involved in the homeschooling of their grandchildren. Norm has been a keynote and conference speaker at state and international homeschool conventions since 1992. God has given him a pastor/teacher's heart to...

Norm is the founder and executive director of The Spirit of Elijah Ministries, International. He and his wife Alma live in Bulverde, Texas and have four children and 14 grandchildren. They began homeschooling in 1984 and are still involved in the homeschooling of their grandchildren. Norm has been a keynote and conference speaker at state and international homeschool conventions since 1992. God has given him a pastor/teacher's heart to teach how the Gospel applies to all relationships and circumstances in life. His knowledge of Jesus Christ and the Scriptures coupled with his homeschool experience enables him to specifically speak to the many challenges homeschool parents, children and young adults face on a daily basis. What makes Norm unique is that he speaks from his heart to the hearts of his listeners with a reliance upon the Spirit and presence of Jesus Christ. You'll find his messages Biblical, practical, inspirational and encouraging.

Event activities / Sessions:

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

02:05PM

03:05PM

The Power of Hope in Discipling Children

Speaker(s):
Norm Wakefield
Who has your children’s hearts? It will be whoever they think offers them the most hope. That’s the power of hope. So often parents teach their children right from wrong but fail to introduce the important dynamic of hope into their lives. Frequently the result is teenagers that stray from the teaching and lifestyle of their parents as they adopt the norms and values of our culture. Learn how to fill your family with hope as you disciple your children.
Thursday, June 7th, 2012

04:45PM

05:45PM

God’s Blueprint for the Family: Father-led, Home-based Discipleship

Speaker(s):
Norm Wakefield
Do you want to build a Godly legacy that will last for generations? This message presents God’s plan for preserving and preparing generations for the Lord. The Spirit of Elijah, the Holy Spirit, turns the hearts of men to God, their wives and their children so that the next generation may be prepared to walk with God.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

09:40AM

11:10AM

KEYNOTE: Scouts in the Homeschool Wagon Train

Speaker(s):
Norm Wakefield
Like the scouts who led the wagon trains west, parents lead the way for their families. Knowing the destination, charting the course and guiding the pioneers to food and water supplies were some of the responsibilities of the scouts. Do you know what you want your child to be when he becomes an adult? Do you know how to get there? Do you know where the spiritual water holes are? Come and find out!
Friday, June 8th, 2012

01:45PM

02:40PM

The Calling Out of Sons: What’s a Father to Do?

Speaker(s):
Norm Wakefield
For generations fathers have done the best they could with what they had. What many men didn’t have was vision for what to do with their sons. This session may have a generational effect as fathers learn how to help their sons transition from boyhood to manhood. This message also explains why many in this generation struggle in marriage and parenting.
Friday, June 8th, 2012

04:35PM

05:30PM

Going With the Flow: How to Apply Jurisdictional Principles in Life

Speaker(s):
Norm Wakefield
You’ll gain an overall understanding and practical application of jurisdictional principles. This helps you understand your relationship with God as well as others in your life. When you are going with the flow of God's Word and will, you experience peace and order in your life. When you go against God's flow there's disorder, conflict and destruction of relationships.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

09:45AM

10:40PM

What’s a Mother to Do with Sons?

Speaker(s):
Norm Wakefield
Many homeschool mothers grieve over the conflict that often occurs between them and their sons, especially as they enter the teen years. How does a mother handle the transition of her little boy as he begins to identify with his father and manhood? What is her role? What can she do to not alienate her son as she gives instruction? You learn the answers to these questions and more!
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

10:55AM

11:50AM

Equipped to Love

Speaker(s):
Norm Wakefield
Everyone knows they ought to love others, but not everyone knows how. The greatest hindrance to building a legacy of God’s love is the spirit of idolatry. Idolatry is the world’s counterfeit to God’s kind of love. In this message, Norm gives practical insight into one of the most challenging goals of families ~ loving relationships. Marriages and parent/child relationships may be healed and strengthened as a result of these truths.
Saturday, June 9th, 2012

02:35PM

03:30PM

How to Care for the Hearts of your Children

Speaker(s):
Norm Wakefield
One of the dangers in parenting is to overlook the importance of shepherding the heart of your child. Why is the child’s heart so important? How does a parent care for a child’s heart? What do you do if a child’s heart has closed down to you? This message provides practical suggestions and answers to these important questions.