Home Education

Mother’s Education Charlotte Mason for Homeschooling Moms with Beth Howard

Mother’s Education: Charlotte Mason for Homeschooling Moms with Beth Howard

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

What does it look like to homeschool faithfully through changing family seasons, chronic illness, and the everyday realities of motherhood? In this encouraging homeschool conversation I spoke with Beth Howard about Charlotte Mason homeschooling, mother’s education, lifelong learning, and finding joy in the daily work of home education. Beth Howard is a writer and educator […]

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Singing the Bible with Randall Goodgame

Singing the Bible with Randall Goodgame

Art and Music, Biblical-Studies, Home Education

In this episode of Homeschool Conversations, I sat down with one of our family’s favorite singer-songwriters Randall Goodgame to explore the powerful connection between music, Scripture memory, and family discipleship. Randall, the creator behind Slugs and Bugs and the Scripture Hymnal, shares how his journey into writing word-for-word Scripture songs began not in a studio,

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From Homeschool Mom to Empty Nest with Retired Homeschooler Dawn Garrett

From Homeschool Mom to Empty Nest with Retired Homeschooler Dawn Garrett

Home Education

After decades of homeschooling, what comes next? In this homeschool conversation, I chat with veteran (and retired) homeschool mom Dawn Garrett to explore the often-overlooked season after homeschooling ends. With all three children graduated, Dawn reflects on what mattered most, what she might change, and how she is navigating the quiet, unfamiliar rhythm of life

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Homeschooling High School for a Bright Future (with Rachel Kovac)

Homeschooling High School for a Bright Future (with Rachel Kovac)

Charlotte Mason, High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of homeschooling high school? Wondering how to navigate transcripts, dual enrollment, and preparing your teen for the future…without losing the heart of your homeschool? In this Homeschool Conversations episode, I chat with Rachel Kovac, homeschool mom of six and author of Their Future is Shining Bright, to talk

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Homeschooling with Margin and Joy (with Whitney Newby)

Homeschooling with Margin and Joy (with Whitney Newby)

Home Education

Homeschooling can feel overwhelming, especially when expectations are high and encouragement feels scarce. In this episode of Homeschool Conversations, I sat down with Whitney Newby (homeschool mom of four, author, and founder of Brighter Day Press) for an honest and hope-filled discussion about homeschooling as a way of life rather than a checklist. Whitney shares

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The Truth About Starting Homeschooling with Brandon and Brigitte Beckley from Made2Homeschool

Eclectic, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

What is it really like to start homeschooling when life doesn’t look “ideal”? In this episode, I sat down with Brandon and Brigitte Beckley to talk about their unexpected journey into homeschooling, what surprised them most, and how they’ve navigated the challenges of balancing work, family, and education. Brandon and Brigitte share how they never

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Dead Languages for a Living Education with Dr. David Noe

Classical Education, Home Education

Why do the classics still matter, especially for Christian homeschool families? Dr. David Noe (pastor, classicist, and lifelong student of Greco-Roman antiquity) joined me on this week’s Homeschool Conversation to explore the enduring value of classical literature and ancient languages. Our conversation tackles common concerns Christian parents face, including whether reading pagan authors is wise

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How to Pprevent the homeschool summer slide without killing the joy

How to Prevent the Homeschool Summer Slide (Without Killing the Joy)

Home Education

Summer arrives with popsicles and flip-flops, pool days and sprinklers, gardening and glorious sunshine. Schedules loosen, mornings are lazy, and we enjoy a break from the routine of school work and to-do lists. But somewhere between the fireflies and cookouts, many homeschool parents begin to worry: Will my kids forget everything over the summer? Is

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Discipleship the Heart of Home Education (with Sheri Renno)

Discipleship: the Heart of Home Education (with Sheri Renno)

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

In this encouraging homeschool conversation I’m joined by veteran homeschool mom Sheri Renno to talk about faith-filled home education, relationships over academics, and persevering through the hard years. With over 15 years of homeschooling experience and ten children ranging from toddler to adult, Sheri shares practical wisdom shaped by real life, not idealized schedules. Sheri

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Homeschool Conversations Recovering the Common Arts in Classical Education Chris Hall

Recovering the Common Arts in Classical Education

Classical Education, Home Education

What are the common arts, and why do they matter for classical education and homeschooling today—especially in an age of rapid technological change and AI? In this Homeschool Conversation I sat down with educator, author, and common artist Chris Hall to explore how the common arts shape learning, character, and human flourishing. Drawing on decades

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Simple Rhythms for Homeschool Success with Elizabeth Santelmann

Simple Rhythms for Homeschool Success with Elizabeth Santelmann

Charlotte Mason, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

What does homeschooling look like when you grew up homeschooled yourself? In this encouraging and practical conversation, I chat with Elizabeth Santelmann (second-generation homeschool mom, writer, curriculum creator, and host of the Sunshine in My Nest podcast) to talk about homeschooling with confidence, flexibility, and joy. Elizabeth shares her family’s journey homeschooling three boys using

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Homeschool Conversations Schole Every Day Brandy Vencel Mystie Winckler Abby Wahl

Scholé Every Day: Restful Learning for Homeschool Moms

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education

In this conversation, I sit down with Brandy Vencel, Mystie Winckler, and Abby Wahl (you know them collectively as the Scholé Sisters) to talk about homeschooling, self-education, reading deeply, and raising children who can engage ideas with wisdom and charity. All three women bring decades of experience as homeschooling mothers and now find themselves in

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Ideas for Simple Christmas Homeschooling

5 Ideas for Simple Christmas Homeschooling in December

Faith and Family Life, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year… but it can also be a busy time! If you’re homeschooling, the temptation might be to pack in all the Christmas-themed unit studies, crafts, and projects possible. But here’s the thing: keeping it simple and finding joy in just a few meaningful traditions can make this

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Homeschooling with Grace A Conversation with Leilani Melendez on Down Syndrome, Biblical Foundations, and Supportive Communities

Homeschooling with Grace: A Conversation with Leilani Melendez on Down Syndrome, Biblical Foundations, and Supportive Communities

Home Education

Homeschooling offers families the beautiful opportunity to build strong relationships, nurture character, and tailor education to the needs of each child. For parents homeschooling children with learning differences like Down syndrome, this journey comes with both unique challenges and deep rewards. In this inspiring conversation, I sat down with Leilani Melendez (a homeschooling mom of

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The Harmony of Learning Greg Wilbur on Music, the Quadrivium, and Loving God Through Beauty

The Harmony of Learning: Greg Wilbur on Music, the Quadrivium, and Loving God Through Beauty

Art and Music, Classical Education

In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, I talked with Greg Wilbur, founder and president of New College Franklin and award-winning composer, about the Quadrivium, beauty, harmony, and the role of music in Christian education. Wilbur shared how he grew up “in a musical home,” where his mother taught piano and led

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Homeschool Conversations podcast Charlotte Mason Shakespeare and Teen Entrepreneurship

Charlotte Mason, Shakespeare, and Teen Entrepreneurship

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

Homeschooling can open the door to deep connections, joyful learning, and creative opportunities. Just ask Nadia, a teen ballerina and entrepreneur who has been immersed in Charlotte Mason homeschooling since childhood. In this Homeschool Conversation, Nadia shares how her education sparked a lifelong love of Shakespeare, prepared her for college-level classes through the power of

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Homeschool Conversations podcast climate, faith, stewardship, cornwall alliance, cal beisner, david legates

Climate, Faith, and Stewardship: A Conversation with Dr. Cal Beisner and Dr. David Legates

Science

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Cal Beisner and Dr. David Legates, co-authors of Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism. Together, we explored the intersection of climate science, biblical stewardship, and how Christian families can think faithfully and rationally about these often controversial topics. Backgrounds in Climate and Stewardship Dr. Cal

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learning and living church history 5 solas media lamberth family

Learning and Living Church History with Five Solas Media

Faith and Family Life, Home Education

When I sat down with the Lamberth family of Five Solas Media, I knew it would be a conversation full of encouragement, creativity, and a contagious love for church history. This homeschool family has turned their passion for history and the gospel into films, podcasts, and resources that are blessing families around the world. Meet

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