I want the top module at ispeakyourway.com to contain links to other modules and pages
If your homepage is “newest post”, then you need to create a new (or choose an existing) page as your homepage, and select it as a static page.
Dashboard > Appearance > Customize > Static Front Page > A Static Page
Then chose which page you want to make your static front page. That way you have a consistent homepage to customize as you wish.
