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Email: ethandemme@gmail.com 

Phone: (717) 556-0333

Mobile: (717) 572-4061

Coonskin Cap to College Grad

Homeschooling how I survived and what inspired me to become a lifelong learner.Sometimes the best lessons in life aren’t found in a text book. This talk chronicles the experiences of Ethan as he grew up and progressed from homeschooler to college student to become a student of life. He shares the lessons he learned along the way in a humorous and heartwarming style. 

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Is it Really JUST a Movie? Just a Song?

Do you watch movies, or listen to music? Then this talk is for you. As a member of the World View team at Bryan College and an avid movie buff Ethan shares the different world views as well as how to think about what you are putting into your head. Ethan shows how to critically and safely engage the culture following Paul’s example in Corinthians.

Dreaming Dangerously

That is the question these days, “what am I going to do with my life” In this talk Ethan shares his story of how God has led him from wanting to be a Policeman, to a stereo installer to professional Public speaker.  Ethan then shows how God uses the desires of your heart, your talents and gifts to create a masterpiece if you will only let him.

What is That MyFaceBlog Thing?

Are you concerned with what is going on with the online world? Ethan presents the big picture as well as a common sense guide to the internet. Learn what is going on, the good, the bad, the ugly and what you can do to protect yourself and your kids on the internet.


Past Speaking Events



2008

Feb 4th CHALC Homeschool group, PA
Feb 23-24 Grace Baptist Church, PA
April 10-12 St. Louis Home Educators Expo
May 29-31  Leah Convention, NY
Mid-July Joni and Friends Family Camp, PA

2007

Indonesia, Homeschool group
Florida, family group
Mass Hope, homeschool graduation
Camp Sandy Cove, father son weekend

2006

Worcester, MA. Mass Hope Homeschool convention
Nairobi, Kenya, Family Convention
Capetown, South Africa, Homeschool group
Mbana, South Africa, Homeschool group
Spruce Lake, PA. Joni and Friends Family Camp
Sandy Cove, homeschool family camp
Missouri, Homeschool Alumni Reunion

2005

Auckland, New Zealand. Homeschool group.
Adelaide, Australia. Homeschool group
Sydney, Australia. Homeschool group
Gelong, Australia. Homeschool group
Melbourne, Australai. Homeschool group
Rockhampton, Australia. Homeschool
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Testimonials

“Thank you for coming to Brackenhurst and taking time to talk to a bunch of weird teens. I think you did an awesome job. My worldview has since changed. Now I am looking at things with a new perspective. -Maggie from Kenya

“My son is just like Ethan, he encouraged and gave me hope that I could actually do this.”-Homeschool Mom from Australia

“I really enjoyed your talk! You really encouraged me in my sibling relationships!” – John

“I enjoyed listening to your homeschool perspective” – Maura

“Hey, really enjoyed your speech, especially the whole burping vs. stringed instruments thing.” – Rowena

“Excellent speaker; very encouraging; continue to tell personal stories and how they apply biblically to your life”

“Great to see the testimony of a family that has completed this journey”

“Thanks for coming along to share with us. It is so wonderful for our young people to see Christian homeschoolers from overseas. It is a great encouragement to us all.” – Port Homeschool group

“Your experiences in completing your education at home will be a great encouragement to our older children. May God bless you as you have greatly blessed us.” – Lucy E.

“Thank you so much for your terrific words of encouragement. We have been bless that you came” – Canberra homeschool community