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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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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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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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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

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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Classical Homeschooling with Humility and Hospitality: A Conversation with Dr. Joylynn Blake

Classical Education

Homeschooling is never just about academics. It’s about nurturing souls, cultivating humility, and living lives of hospitality. In this conversation, I sat down with Dr. Joylynn Blake, Director of Scholé Academy at Classical Academic Press, to talk about homeschooling, classical Christian education, parenting through different seasons, and what it means to live missionally wherever God

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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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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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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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Simplifying Homeschool with Christine Keys

Eclectic

Homeschooling is a journey filled with both joy and challenges, and no two families do it exactly the same way. In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, I chat with Christine Keys, a second-generation homeschool mom of three in New Zealand. Christine shares her unique perspective as both a former homeschool student

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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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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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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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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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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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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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