The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison and How His Mom is The Hero of His Story with Raymond Arroyo

Thomas Alva Edison was thrown out of school and his mother was told he couldn’t learn. Deaf and behaving as if he had ADHD, he needed a mother who understood and advocated for him, and that’s exactly what Nancy Edison did. As mothers we have the privilege of setting our children on a path that follows their natural bent. What an impact Edison’s mother made as she allowed him to learn the way God made him to learn. Don’t miss this encouraging story!

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Raymond Arroyo is a teller of beloved tales, a New York Times Bestselling author, an internationally known, award-winning journalist, broadcaster, producer and humorist.  His picture books and middle grade series have touched generations of readers.  And his live appearances have left audiences inspired, uplifted, and doubled over with laughter. For more click HERE.


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Heidi has been married to her husband Jay since 1989. Together they have seven children and three grandchildren! The St. Johns homeschooled their kids all the way through high school. Heidi is the the author of seven books, host of the popular podcast "Off the Bench," and the founder of MomStrong International, an online community of women learning God's Word and how to apply it to every day life. She and her husband Jay are also the founders of Firmly Planted Family and the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center, located in Vancouver, Washington.