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Dead Languages for a Living Education with Dr. David Noe

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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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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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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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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Finding Peace in the Chaos of Homeschooling

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education

Being a mom is a rewarding yet demanding job, especially when balancing the many responsibilities of homeschooling, homemaking, and personal life. Erin Cox from Gentle + Classical Press shares how to navigate the busy seasons of motherhood, offering practical advice on how to maintain personal well-being, connect with your identity outside of motherhood, and prioritize

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Wisdom, Truth, and Cultural Discernment with Dr. Carl Trueman

Biblical-Studies, Classical Education, Faith and Family Life, History, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

In a time when timeless truths are often questioned or redefined, Christian educators must remain rooted in Scripture, engaging with contemporary issues while maintaining humility and wisdom. Dr. Carl Trueman’s reflections on truth, humility, and thinking biblically in today’s world offer essential guidance for those seeking to teach with faithfulness and discernment. This conversation dives

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Classical Education, Homeschooling, and the CLT

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

In the world of homeschooling, the debate between individualized education and standardized testing often sparks passionate discussions. In today’s podcast episode, I sat down with Regina from the Classic Learning Test to learn more about classical education, homeschooling, and what sets the CLT apart. Discover how the CLT aligns with a customized learning experience, why

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Nurturing a Love for Literature: Beowulf, Shakespeare, and Beyond

High School, Home Education, Literature and Writing

In a lively and insightful conversation, Anna Knaub from The Nurtured Bee discusses her deep love for Shakespeare, her flexible and grace-filled approach to homeschooling, and her strategies for making classic literature accessible and enjoyable as a high school literature teacher. We explored the relevance of Shakespeare’s themes, the importance of adapting homeschool schedules to

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Five Ways Vintage Books Can Enrich Your Homeschool (Plus One Way They Can’t!)

Home Education, Literature and Writing

In a world where fast-paced, shiny new releases are clamoring for a place in your homeschool library, do vintage books still have something left to offer? In today’s guest post, author Courtenay Burden shares five ways vintage books can enrich your homeschool—plus one way they definitely can’t. They’re old. They’re musty. They’ve got big, hard

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Words, Words, Words: Why (and How) to Teach Writing

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education, Literature and Writing

Teaching writing is an essential skill for homeschoolers, helping students develop clear communication and clear thinking, as well as creative expression. In today’s guest post by Olivia Marstall (homeschool graduate, writer, and writing teacher), she shares her journey from a passionate writer to a thoughtful educator, exploring the purpose and art of teaching writing and

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Classical Education for Students with Special Needs

2E and Learning Differences, Classical Education, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Classical Education has a reputation for targeting the brightest and most precocious students and providing far too rigorous a path for any but the child prodigy. But is that actually the case? Can classical education provide a path forward for students with special needs? Indeed, classical education contributes to intellectual growth regardless of a child’s

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Delightful Homeschool Art History with Courtney Sanford

Art and Music, Classical Education, Home Education

What is the connection between ideas and art? How can we incorporate the study of art and art history in our other homeschool subjects? What is the place of art history in a Christian classical education? These are just a few of the questions Courtney Sanford and I discussed in today’s Homeschool Conversation episode. Plus,

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Natural Philosophy: Recovering a Natural Science and Christian Pedagogy (with Ravi Jain)

Classical Education, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Math, Science

When one of the authors of your favorite book on Christian Classical education agrees to come on the podcast, it just might be the most exciting moment of the year! Ravi Jain joins us this week to discuss a distinctively Christian classical perspective on natural philosophy and how it relates to the liberal arts. It’s

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Classical Conversations and Couch Schooling (with Charity Miner)

2E and Learning Differences, Classical Education, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Today’s guest is one of my real-life local friends, Charity Miner. She is the mom of 3 teens who’ve enjoyed homeschooling with Classical Conversations, including one who is graduating this year. Charity likes to be your homeschool big sister, and her perspectives on couch schooling, homeschooling a neurodiverse child, and the end goal of Classical

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Knowing by Heart: the Powerful Beauty of Memory Work (with Andrew Pudewa)

Home Education, Literature and Writing, Morning Time and Memory Work, Poetry

Might it be possible that something that seems the least practical might actually have the most value in your homeschool? Listen to my conversation with Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing and learn how the practice of memory work can be transformative, nourishing the souls in your home! Who is Andrew Pudewa?

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Dawn Duran Plutarch for the Charlotte Mason Homeschool Family podcast

Plutarch for the Homeschool Family (with Dawn Duran)

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education, Literature and Writing

Plutarch, anyone? If you’ve ever wondered why to study Plutarch, how to read Plutarch’s Lives (without getting confused or overwhelmed), and the value Plutarch has for a Charlotte Mason homeschool in particular, then you won’t want to miss this delightful conversation with Dawn Duran! Who is Dawn Duran? Dawn lives in Maryland with her husband,

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A Common Arts Education in Our Classical Homeschool (with Chris Hall)

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

Hang around with Classical and/or Charlotte Mason educators, and you’ll probably hear about the Liberal Arts pretty quickly. You’ll likely even hear discussion about including the Fine Arts in our homeschool education. But, what about the Common Arts? What does it look like to include the Common Arts in our education, and why are they

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Paideia, Repentance, and Joyful Domesticity as a 2nd-Generation Homeschooler (with Melissa Cummings)

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Faith and Family Life, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Morning Time and Memory Work

Some of you may already know Melissa Cummings from her work coordinating the Paideia Northwest conference. Perhaps you’ve read her guest post here on HumilityandDoxology.com all about singing the Psalms with our little saints, or you’ve followed her journey learning the Psalms with her own little ones over on Instagram. But whether you know Melissa

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Introduction to Dante’s Divine Comedy #100DaysofDante (with Kristen Rudd and Wesley Callihan)

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

Don’t be Daunted by Dante! Beginners are welcome as we discuss Dante and his Divine Comedy. 100 Days of Dante Starts September 1! Enjoy this webinar replay for a helpful introduction to Dante, then read along with #100daysofdante. One of the greatest literary works of the Medieval era (if not the greatest), Dante’s Comedy can

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Going Gentle to the Good Light

Classical Education, High School, Home Education, Literature and Writing, Poetry

Today we have a special guest writer here at Humility and Doxology: my son, Joshua! Joshua Sloan is a homeschool teen and rising Junior in high school. When he’s not reading Tolkien you can find him playing baseball, strategizing his next chess move, or listening to his extensive music playlists. He recently finished an online

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