Home Education

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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Homeschool Conversations narration as the art of learning Adrienne Freas Charlotte Mason Classical Education

Narration as the Art of Learning: A Conversation with Adrienne Freas

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education

What is narration in homeschooling, and why does it matter so much in a Charlotte Mason or classical education? In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, I talk with Adrienne Freas (homeschool veteran, grandmother, author, and classical education consultant) about the art of narration. Adrienne shares how narration goes beyond simple retelling

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Homeschool Conversations Faith, Story, and a Literary Life with Dr. Carolyn Weber

Faith, Story, and a Literary Life with Dr. Carolyn Weber

Classical Education, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Literature and Writing

What does it mean to truly love books, raise readers, and read the Bible not only as literature but as the living Word of God? In this conversation, award-winning author and professor Dr. Carolyn Weber, best known for her memoir Surprised by Oxford, joins me to discuss the intersection of faith and literature, Christian homeschooling,

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Homeschool Conversations teaching asian american history at home essie hsin fu wu resilient panda

Teaching Asian American History at Home with Essie and Hsin-Fu Wu from Resilient Panda

Home Education

Homeschooling parents Essie and Hsin-Fu Wu know firsthand the importance of teaching children a history that reflects the full story of America. When they couldn’t find resources to share Asian American history with their sons, they created Resilient Panda History, guides designed to help families of all backgrounds bring these often-overlooked stories into their homeschool

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Homeschooling Teens with Grace and Wisdom with Elsie Iudicello

Charlotte Mason, High School, Home Education

In this episode of the Homeschool Conversations podcast, I was delighted to chat once again with Elsie Iudicello, a homesteader, homemaker, and homeschool mom to four teenage sons. Our conversation was rich with wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights for homeschooling and parenting in the teen years. Homeschooling from the Beginning: Elsie’s Journey Elsie has been

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Homeschool Conversations Teaching Teens (and Parents!) Financial Wisdom with Hal Prather

Teaching Teens (and Parents!) Financial Wisdom with Hal Prather

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

In this episode of the Homeschool Conversations podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Hal Prather, a financial coach, homeschool dad, and founder of Your Profit Pro. We explored how parents and teens alike can grow in financial literacy, stewardship, and confidence. Are you trying to figure out your own finances? Or maybe you’re

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Cultivating Discernment and Delight in Children’s Books A Conversation with Redeemed Reader

Cultivating Discernment and Delight in Children’s Books: A Conversation with Redeemed Reader

Book Lists, Home Education, Literature and Writing

In this episode of Homeschool Conversations, I had the joy of welcoming back Betsy Farquhar and Megan Saben, two beloved guests from Redeemed Reader. We dove deep into books, discernment, and how to encourage our kids to love reading without the pressure of grade levels. These thoughtful women share wisdom rooted in years of literary

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Homeschool Conversations Faithful, Capable, and Nerdy A Homeschool Conversation with Rachel from Seven in All Nerdy Homeschooler

Faithful, Capable, and Nerdy: A Homeschool Conversation with Rachel from The Nerdy Homeschooler

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

In this episode of the Homeschool Conversations podcast, I’m chatting once again with the much-requested Rachel from The Nerdy Homeschooler (her channel was previously known as Seven in All). A second-generation homeschooler, curriculum writer, and mom of three boys, Rachel shares wisdom, perspective, and encouragement rooted in her lifelong experience with home education. The conversation

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Listener Q&A: Encouragement and Practical Tips to Kick Off Season 12

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Welcome back to another season of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology! I’m Amy Sloan, a second-generation homeschooling mom of five including 2 graduates, and I’m so excited to be back in your earbuds for Season 12. Today’s episode is a special one: a listener Q&A to kick off the new school year! We’ll start

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Learn to Type with Confidence: Homeschool Keyboarding Curriculum with Typesy

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

I still remember when my family bought our first home computer. It took up a place of honor at a desk in our dining room, which quickly was renamed the computer room. Ah, the joys of learning to navigate DOS prompts! Oh, the fun of picking out supplies for my attempts to survive the Oregon

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Homeschool Conversations podcast Raising Writers, Training Thinkers with Andrew Pudewa (2)

Raising Writers, Training Thinkers with Andrew Pudewa

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Literature and Writing

Are you a homeschool parent wondering how to teach writing effectively, to help your child become a better communicator, and to train them to think deeply? In today’s conversation with Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), we explore practical strategies for developing clear thinking, strong writing skills, and confident communication

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