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 […]
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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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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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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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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Motherhood overwhelm is something nearly every mom experiences, even in a world filled with modern conveniences. In this heartfelt and practical conversation I chat with with Jamie Erickson, homeschool mom of five, author of The Overwhelmed Mom, and host of the Mom2Mom Podcast, to explore why overwhelm feels so pervasive for twenty-first-century mothers and how
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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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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
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
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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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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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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If you’re homeschooling a teen, you know that equipping them for long-term success of adulthood means they need a lot more than just a few math, literature, and science credits. They need to know how to make a myriad of ordinary (yet vital) decisions every day, from budgeting to insurance to avoiding debt. Including personal
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Let’s face it: homeschooling can feel a little bit like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle… blindfolded… all while simultaneously trying to keep a toddler from coloring on the walls. But good news! With a few intentional (and grace-filled) choices, you can make this homeschool year run more smoothly…and maybe even enjoy it a
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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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Homeschooling can be awesome, but it definitely comes with its own unique set of challenges. From the early days of simple routines to the complexities of managing a growing family’s education, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at times. In this conversation with Jenny Hedrick from Super Simple Homeschool, we dive into the practical strategies that
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What if rest wasn’t a reward for finishing your to-do list, but a rhythm woven into creation itself? In today’s fast-paced culture, biblical rest can feel elusive—especially for homeschooling families juggling responsibilities and expectations. But as Eryn Lynum shared in our recent conversation, true rest is not about doing less, but about being rooted in
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Teaching kids to cook and help around the house isn’t just about making meals or doing chores—it’s about building independence, confidence, and essential life skills that will serve them well into adulthood. In homeschooling, we have a unique opportunity to incorporate life skills into our children’s education, blending practical skills with subjects like math, science,
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Homeschooling can be both a rewarding and challenging journey, and many parents find themselves navigating obstacles along the way. From adjusting expectations to fostering a love for learning, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, by embracing flexible learning approaches like interest-led learning, unit studies, and film studies, homeschooling families can cultivate a more personalized and
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Teaching math at home can feel overwhelming, especially if you struggled with the subject yourself. Many homeschooling parents worry about how to make math engaging, effective, and stress-free for their children. I talked recently to Kate Snow, math educator and author of Math with Confidence. We explored practical strategies to help homeschool parents teach math
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