Homeschool Made Simple

In this episode, I’d like to introduce you to a woman who I consider a bestie. She has written some of my very favorite books, among them: the Mitford series. Meet Jan Karon. If you are wishing for a vacation this summer, pick up one of her books. You will be so glad you did! I am always refreshed and delighted by her stories!For a complete list of the books mentioned in this episode, visit my website HERE. For more information on consulting, click HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

You may remember Ryan and Kristi Sorrels from their interview in the early days of the podcast (episode 4). In this episode, I’m back with the Sorrels to talk with them about how they navigate screens with their young children. What you’ll hear in this episode:How Ryan and Kristi decided early on to not let their parenting be defined by screens Drastic measures they took early on Resources that helped themThe driving goal for boundaries around screens If you enjoy this podcast, leave a rating and review to help share the message of homeschool made simple with others Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

I'm always looking for issues that are road blocks in children's lives in terms of development and learning. In this episode, Becky Blair talks with me about her family's journey in dealing with mold and the setbacks it caused in her own children's development and learning. Even if this topic is not on your radar, you might be surprised at the various ways it manifests itself in the body. Whether you are dealing with this issue or not, the information Becky shares is so valuable in building up our immune systems and helping our children enjoy the vibrance that comes from healthy living! All products and links mentioned in this episode are included in the show notes. Click HERE for show notes. Click HERE to learn more about the upcoming webinar, Taming the Media Lion! If you enjoy this podcast, leave a review and help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

What prepares children to leave the home and stand for Christ in the public square? In my interview with Luciano Arroyo, you'll hear how his being homeschooled during high school made all the difference in his educational and faith journey. Luciano went from a failing student at a public middle school to a Stanford scholar who loves books, has a thriving relationship with his family, and a deep-rooted faith. To learn more about homeschooling for high school, listen to my seminar, Begin with the End in Mind. You can find it in my web store HERE. To schedule a consultation with Carole, click HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Gender and transgender issues are very much in the news now. As LGBTQ+ advocacy groups push for full inclusion and affirmation, how do we best care for youth and teenagers who find themselves confused in the midst of these times?Will Chester shares his expertise on gender dysphoria and navigating these issues with teenagers. Will pastors students in Wheaton, Illinois, and is a great resource to the Church as we seek to help students make sense of this age. For resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Rumer Godden is one of my favorite authors who wrote for both adults and young children. I have returned to her books many times over the years. In this episode, I share a biographical sketch of the author as well as my favorite books by Rumer Godden. For a full list of the books mentioned in this episode, find the show notes HERE. To register for my upcoming webinar, Taming the Media Lion, click HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

I want to introduce you to a woman who was an author, missionary, who was a leader in the Church for many, many years: Patricia St. John. Though she was a well-known missionary, Patricia St. John was best known for her writing. She wrote for children and adults alike.I never tire of her books, and I know you will enjoy them too! Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Does my literature based approach seem unrealistic? Do you ever wonder if your children will be able to go to college and make a living with this type of education?In this episode, I talk with my friend, Kathy Mitchell, about the value of a literature based approach to education. I met Kathy when her family began homeschooling in the early days of the homeschool movement. She was a little girl then, and has gone on to experience much success in her life. She is now giving her own children the same literature-based education she received in her growing up years. I hope your doubts and questions evaporate as you hear Kathy's experience! Click HERE to learn more about consulting with Carole Joy Seid. Click HERE for resources to help you start homeschooling with a literature based approach. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

A lot of families feel intimidated by the thought of homeschooling through the high school years which is why it's so important to talk with homeschool high school graduates and hear about their success. In today's episode, I talk with Katherine Frykman about her homeschool experience. She shares what she loved about homeschooling, how her family got started, and what she envisions for her future.I hope you are filled with hope and confidence regarding your own children as you hear from this intelligent and gentle young woman. To schedule a consulting appointment, click HERE. If you like this podcast, leave a rating and review to help us share the message of homeschool made simple with other families! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

What is the value of doing homeschool even in high school? When you hear this conversation with Vidal Arroyo, I think you will hear how the freedom of homeschool greatly benefits the student. I talked with Vidal who finished his educational career as a homeschooler and is now a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford. You will be so encouraged by his story!If you enjoy this podcast, leave a rating or review to help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others!Click HERE to book a consulting appointment with Carole Joy Seid. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

What does it look like to meet with God in the morning? In this episode, Carole shares her own pattern for spending time each morning reading the Bible and in prayer. We hope this becomes something you do yourself each day and teach your children to do as well.You'll hear about: A prayer to pray before reading the BibleWrite down the scriptures to meditate on them throughout the day The biblical origin of meditationHow to spend time in prayer each dayPracticing silence so that we can hear God's voiceGetting your marching orders for the dayRESOURCES For more information about my upcoming webinar, click HERE. Interested in consulting? Click HERE. For show notes, click HERE. Get our FREE book list to help you build your family's home library.Check out episode 76 about Memorizing Scripture to Great MusicCONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | 2024 Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestSend us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

When Carole was a brand new Christian, one of her pastors taught her, "Don't let your feet touch the ground in the morning before you have met with God!"Over the years she's tried different ways of having a quiet time, and in this episode she shares the tools that help her most. We hope to help you have your own practice of meeting with God each day!You'll hear about: what it looks like to have a quiet time every daychoosing the right Biblethe daily devotional guide Carole usesreading the whole Bible over and over againhow to gain consistency in meeting with Goddifferent translations to help in your Bible studyhelpful resources for understanding the Bibleprioritizing meeting with God first thing in the morningSend us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Dance has the power to lift your mood. It isn't by mistake that the Bible says the Lord turns our mourning into dancing! In this episode, I talk with Alicia and David Arroyo, founders of Motus Vitas, about dance and movement. They are such a joy-filled couple, and want to share that with other homeschool families as well.All links mentioned in this episode are listed in the show notes. Click HERE for show notes. Click HERE to learn more about Motus Vitas. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

A few years ago, I discovered Jani Ortlund’s book, A Child’s First Book About Marriage: God’s Way is Always Best. I knew immediately I wanted every child to read this book and hear this message. Amidst so much turmoil and confusion over marriage and sexuality in our day, parents needed a tool to talk with their children about God’s design for marriage. Jani Ortlund has provided that tool! In our conversation, you will hear more of the heart and vision of this book. Jani even reads an excerpt! You will be enriched and encouraged to faithfully pray for and teach your children casting all your cares upon God for He cares for you. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Bringing pilates into my life has been life changing! So many people rave about the results they get from pilates.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Benefits of movementWhat is PilatesWhat exercises can be damaging to the bodyDifference between yoga and PilatesMotivation for exercisingPilates breathing Click here to learn about Pilates with Lauren!Click here to learn more about consulting! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In this episode, I'm going to share with you a story that is absolutely true though it seems made up! I hope this inspires you to encourage your children in adventure. We want our children to know they can do difficult things and survive! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Laura Baker always hoped there was a more inspiring, relaxed way to educate her children. At the beginning of her homeschooling journey, she met Carole. Laura embraced Carole's simple, literature-based approach from the start, and the rest is history. The Baker family enjoyed a delightful learning experience!In this episode, you'll hear about: How Laura got started homeschooling her childrenThe importance of a spiritual foundationA simple approach to unit studiesThe heart of Carole's methodAmerican History with early elementary childrenAn overview of Carole's pink sheetsThe wonderful memories made while learning!Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!To learn more about our literature based approach to education, visit our website. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

I met Kara Beck almost twenty years ago when she attended one of my seminars in Minnesota. She educated (and continues to educate) her children using my methods from beginning to end. Kara shares about the process of homeschooling, how her own needs as a mom have changed, and some of the amazing results she's experienced with her own children! In this episode, you'll hear about: how consulting made a big differencehomeschooling a large familythe best parts of homeschoolingcultivating an atmosphere of learninghow Kara trusted the method when it seemed like too littleClick HERE to learn more about consulting with Carole Joy Seid. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

I'd like to introduce you to a man whose light will never go out. His life greatly impacted the Christian world as he preached verse by verse for his entire adult life at All Souls Church. Once you spend time with John Stott, you will never be the same. I know I have been changed forever.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a review to help share the message of homeschool made simple with others.Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Learning about nutrition and trying new recipes has been a lifelong passion of mine. Many of the families I work with are dealing with food sensitivities and allergies that are connected to learning disabilities as well. In this episode, I share eleven go-to nutrition and recipe books! Click HERE to learn more about the February 13th webinar!Click HERE for the list of books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about All About Homeschool which includes my teaching on nutrition, Nutrition Made Simple. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Marguerite de Angeli wrote books featuring happy, cozy families who loved their children. She believed it benefits children to read stories of warm family life. I agree!If you've never met Marguerite de Angeli, let me introduce you to this wonderful author and illustrator. Click HERE to learn more about the live webinar on February 13th!Find the books mentioned in this episode HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Lately, I've been impressed by Jesus’ words to the church of Ephesus, "Do the first things again."I feel the homeschool movement needs to hear those things as well. We need to turn and do the first things we did originally. In light of this, I’ll be teaching a webinar in February to help families return to the roots of greatness!Click HERE for more information about the upcoming webinar, Returning to Our Roots of Greatness!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

What homeschooling mother doesn’t need time for rest and silent retreat?In this episode, I’m telling you everything about my Sabbath Rest retreat space. Click HERE for more information about Sabbath Rest!Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

I’m delighted to share the second part of my interview with David R. Godine. In this episode, you’ll hear:- Donald Hall - Mary Azarian- Farmer's Alphabet- Classic poems illustrated by Glenna LangInterested in consulting with Carole Joy Seid? Click HERE to schedule an appointment. Enjoy this podcast? Leave a review to help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

When children get to preschool age, well meaning friends and relatives can start to put pressure on homeschooling families. They wonder, "What are you going to do all day? Don't you need a break?"I'm so glad to share with you my conversation with Jesse and Rachel Winchester about how they approach preschool in their home. They have three children under five years of age so they are in the thick of the preschool years!In this episode, you'll hear about: How "Better Late Than Early" informs the preschool yearsDeveloping a rhythm for each dayA typical dayThe importance of work being a part of the preschool journeyDad's role in the dayHabit formationThe best way to socialize childrenFor this episode's show notes, click HERE. If you enjoy what you hear, leave a review!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

I have the privilege of interviewing David R. Godine, a literary giant in the publishing world! Books published by Godine have been some of the most treasured books by our family and families I have worked with over the years. In this episode, you'll hear about: The American Boy's Handy BookSwallows and Amazons seriesEdward Ardizzone booksIt's delightful to hear the publishing background of these wonderful books!I'll be back with part two of this conversation in episode #42. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

This is the time of year when our hearts desire what is real, what is valuable, and what is meaningful. At this time, I always climb up on a step stool to the top of the bookcase in the dining room and pull down a stack of what I call “the Christmas books.” Over the years I have read these out loud and we have cherished many of these stories as a family, but I also love the joy of just reading them alone on a quiet afternoon, as the sun pours through the bay window. I thought I would list some of these books for you, and share a little bit about each of them.For the full list, find the show notes HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

I love sharing interviews of families who use my literature based approach! In this episode, you'll meet Dr. Eric and Amy Frykman. They have homeschooled all five of their children over the years, and are so happy with the results. What you'll hear in this episode: the Frykman's homeschooling journeytheir brief public school experiencehow travel has been a big part of their liveswhat works well for their familythe importance of having a philosophy of educationDo you like hearing from families who use my approach? In my online class, All About Homeschool, there is 11 videos of Q&A panel discussions with families like the Frykmans. Don't miss out! Click HERE to get All About Homeschool. If you like what you hear, leave a review!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Let me introduce you to the grandmother of the homeschooling movement in America, Dorothy Moore! You may have been influenced by her without even realizing it, especially if you follow my homeschooling method. She helped to bring the research of her visionary husband down into the practical realities of everyday life. What you'll hear in this episode: - how to create a well-rounded student of integrity- Dorothy's contribution to her husband's visionary research- the importance of having a day's schedule- what to do with a child's tantrums- how to simplify homeschooling for young children- the secret to quiet confidence in homeschoolingClick HERE for a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

I hope your home is full of music! That you are always singing and that music plays a major role in the atmosphere of your home. If that seems like a tall order, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'll help you integrate music into your child's life so that they naturally and easily grow familiar with classical music. You'll hear about: - Cultivating a familiarity with classical music- How to use a composer study for two or three months at a time- A chronological approach that allows your child to create a musical timeline- The best time to start formal music training with children- The goal of teaching music- Using music to teach children scriptureClick HERE for a list of all the resources mentioned in this episode. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

I'm joined again by Brett and Erin Kunkle to finish talking about how to navigate a world of screens. Let's get to some practical tips! In this episode you'll hear: - the power of a media fast- conversations to grow awareness- the importance of giving the why to our children- privacy and accountability- screen-free times, places, and days- what every family needs to do now!If you like what you hear on Homeschool Made Simple, leave a rating and review so we can share this message with more families. Click HERE to get my introductory resource, Homeschool: Simple and Safe!Find show notes HERE. Click HERE to learn more about the Kunkle's ministry, Maven. Click HERE for more info about the Kunkle's conference, Navigating a World of Screens. Click HERE to learn about Covenant Eyes. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Technology is a messy minefield that every parent journeys through so I brought my friends, Brett and Erin Kunkle, onto the podcast to talk about this subject from a Christian perspective. What you'll hear in this episode: - the need for a theology of technology- Christian ways of thinking of technology- how technology has morphed over time- why parents don't need to shy away from this subject- how to talk openly and often with our children- the power of taking breaks from technologyPart of two of my conversation with Brett and Erin Kunkle coming next week! If you like what you hear on Homeschool Made Simple, leave a rating and review so we can share this message with more families. Click HERE to get my introductory resource, Homeschool: Simple and Safe!Find show notes HERE. Click HERE to learn more about the Kunkle's ministry, Maven. Click HERE for more info about the Kunkle's conference, Navigating a World of Screens. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Sometimes we doubt whether we are the expert of our own children. But as Dr. Raymond Moore used to always remind us, "You are the expert on your child. No one loves them better than you do. No one knows them better than you do." It can be difficult to listen to that instinct, but we reap great rewards when we do.Listen in as I chat with Brian and Kaleen Ezelle about their daughter, Vera, and their family's experience sending her to school then deciding to homeschool instead. What you'll hear in this episode: - What's wrong with the hybrid school model- Dr. Moore's advice for every parent- The way you build quiet self-confidence in your child- How children learning can be integrated into the family life- The value of paying attention to your own children's needsFor more on the idea of better late than early, listen to episode #19. Click HERE to get Homeschool: Simple and Safe!Click HERE for to visit my website.Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

One of the first questions many homeschooling families hear around the dinner table at family events is "but how will the children be socialized?" In this episode, I am joined by Kristi Woodard, homeschool mom of eight, who I know from my local church community. Kristi and her husband, Jason, have raised exceptional children who beautifully answer this question of socialization with their community involvement, warmth, and general popularity. You'll hear about: - How a wide range of relationships best socializes children - The value of connecting with a homeschool community of likeminded families- Ways to engage your children in service opportunities- How homeschool children describe themselves as compared to their peers- Why socialization is a non-issueClick HERE to learn more about the HSLDA. Click HERE if you want to learn more through the National Home Education Research Institute. Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Did you know classic films are an essential part of any student's high school and college education? The movies of any period or of our society tell us a lot about the world, its beliefs, and can have the same power that books have to inspire and challenge us. In this episode I share some of my very favorite films, the ones you don't want to let your teens leave home without watching. I hope this episode inspires special times together, eating freshly popped popcorn, and watching these classic films!For the full list of movies mentioned in this episode, find the show notes HERE. Click HERE for the online course, All About Homeschool. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

It's been a long time since I shared with you what I'm reading. I love to read biographies! Currently I am reading a few books about Theodore Roosevelt. These are books that would grab any boy's attention with their tales of courage and immersion in nature. A short story and novel also make the list. Happy reading!Click HERE to get Homeschool: Simple and Safe!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In this episode, I speak with my friend, Mary Dorsett, who has spiritually mentored countless women as a pastor and professor's wife. As Mary began writing her own autobiography for her family, she realized some a few life lessons she learned that I wanted to share with you as well. You'll hear:- Mary's best definition of sin- What God really thinks of you- How to relinquish your will to God'sMary's husband, Lyle Dorsett, talked with me about the formative power of biography in episode six. Listen to that episode HERE. Click HERE to learn more about the online course, All About Homeschool. Subscribe to this podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. If you enjoy this podcast, leave a review so we can share the message of homeschool made simple with others!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

What place does art have in the Christian's life? We want to raise children who know the beauty of quality art and the gift we each have to create as God creates. In this episode, you'll hear:- Why a Christian worldview effects our concept of art- Expose our babies to quality art- Teach children to enjoy making their own art- Resources to help you share great art with your children!Click HERE for a full list of resources and books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about All About Homeschool. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Sarah Edwards, the wife of Jonathan Edwards, was an inspirational woman. She gave birth to eleven children, eight girls and three boys, and ran the Edwards' household. Sarah tremendously effected her husband and the Church as a whole in her service to her family that enabled Jonathan to serve their local church. This conversation with Sam Storms only scratches the surface of all there is to know and learn about this remarkable woman. But, I hope you will be inspired by her legacy!Click HERE to read "The Stretching of Sarah Edwards"Click HERE to visit Sam Storms' website. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In this episode, I'm continuing my conversation with Katherine Ruch on the importance of bonding and connection. We've all experienced broken bonds, because we all live in a fallen world. But, we are not without hope! You'll hear about: - The ideal window of time to bond with a child - How the building blocks of humanity are often in the hands of the mother- Natural opportunities for healing- Ways we experience God's healing in our lives- How to restore bonds with children- Benefits of strong and early bonding with your childrenClick HERE to visit Katherine's blog. Click HERE for show notes. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Connection with God and one another is how we were designed to live in the world. However, we all experience how that connection is disrupted either by our own weakness, circumstances outside of our control, and even the enemy of our souls. In this episode, I talk with Katherine Ruch, a mother of six who I consider to be an expert on the topic of bonding and personhood. You'll hear about:- The enemy of bonding- Negative effects of separation- The importance of mother and baby's interconnectedness- How pair bonding develops a child's sense of selfClick HERE to visit Katherine Ruch's blog, Still Point of the Turning World.Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In this episode, I share with you about one of the women who has had the most profound impact on my life. She worked alongside her husband, Francis Schaeffer, in ministry for many decades. Her work lives on in the books she wrote over the years. If you've never read her books, I highly recommend them to you. They are powerful tools for your spiritual formation and will have huge impact on your home life.Click HERE to watch the How Should We Then Live video series. Click HERE for this episode's show notes. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Do you have an author whose writing has been tremendously meaningful to you? Elizabeth Goudge is that author for me. Her books have had a tremendous effect on my life.Elizabeth Goudge lived in the early 1900s and wrote many stories set in that time. Her books will speak to you and move you. If you haven't met my friend, let me introduce you to Elizabeth Goudge!Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Born in Scotland, Mary Slessor had a difficult childhood as her father was a drunkard and caused the family great difficulty. However, her mother was a godly woman who gave Mary a passion for missions. Living in Calabar, Nigeria, in Africa during the early 1900s, Mary adapted herself to the local lifestyle. She fearlessly lived among tribes that others feared throughout her life and took the gospel wherever she went. Mary Slessor is a true hero of the Christian faith. I hope you will be inspired by her as I have!If you enjoy the Homeschool Made Simple podcast, leave a rating or review. Help me share the message of simple and enjoyable homeschooling with others! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Let me introduce you to a woman who has had a profound impact on me! You may never have heard of her, but by the end of this episode I hope you will be chomping at the bit to learn more about her. Henrietta Mears became the Director of Christian Education and Teacher of the College Department at The First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood in her late thirties in the early 1900s. She was passionate about the inerrancy of the Word of God and the continuity of curriculum in teaching the Bible, especially in Sunday School. She started Gospel Light which continues to write and distribute curriculum. She influenced many young people who became influential in their own right as well. Listen in to meet this amazing woman!Click HERE to register for one of my upcoming webinars!Click HERE for show notes.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a rating and review to help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

The phrase "Better Late Than Early" coined by Dr. Raymond Moore and Dorothy Moore, changed the course of education in America. book they wrote in 1975. I first heard the Moores on Focus on the Family, and it was basically the launch of the homeschool movement in America.Unfortunately, we have never had more reading failure and learning disabilities in our country, and we have never taught our children to read, write, and do arithmetic as early as they do now. In Dr. Moore's research, he found that there was not one reputable study to support the start of early education and that there was actually the ability for early learning to cause harm. In this episode, I share from the Moore's book, "Better Late Than Early". You'll hear: - Why we need to look at the facts instead of the neighbors. - The question to ask yourself each day to guide your parenting. - The socialization our children really need.- How kindergarten has become the new first grade. - Why attachment plays a part in effective education.- The stimulus of children's development and how to raise a lifelong learner. Better Late than Early looks like waiting until a child is 8-9 years old to teach them to read. Reading incorporates all the the senses. Waiting for readiness means the experience of learning to read can be painless and enjoyable, because as John Saxon taught us, "We're good at what we like, and we like what we're good at." Click HERE to listen to that original Focus on the Family broadcast with the Moores. Click HERE for more on the Gesell Institute of Child Development. Visit the website to learn more about my literature based approach to education! If you enjoy this podcast, leave a rating or review to help spread the message of homeschool made simple. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In part two of my interview with Betsy Hake, we hear more about her story and work in Honduras, their school and villa that ministers to dozens of children. I hope your faith will be edified as you listen to part two of my interview with Betsy. She is an extraordinary woman doing amazing work for the kingdom of God!Click HERE to learn more about Jericho Ministries. Click HERE to register for the Homeschool: Simple and Safe webinar!Like this podcast? Leave a rating and review to share the message of homeschool made simple with others!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In this episode, I interview my friend, Betsy Hake, founder and director of Jericho Ministries in Honduras. Betsy tells the story of how she began making evening visits to a high prostitution area in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. As the women began to trust Christ with their lives, they needed help finding work with dignity. Out of that need was born the sewing workshop of Jericho. The women were discipled in the ministry and learned job skills while witnessing to their friends who were still trapped in prostitution. The families of the women at Jericho were the reason for starting our schools and family homes. Jericho Ministries' vision is to equip women and children to glorify God by breaking the chains of prostitution, sexual abuse, and addictions that have plagued their families for generations. (from their website) I hope your faith will be edified as you listen to part one of my two part interview with Betsy. She in an extraordinary woman doing amazing work for the kingdom of God! Click HERE to learn more about Jericho Ministries. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

What is spiritual mothering? The idea of spiritual mothering is grounded in a passage in Titus 2: 3-5: "the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things - that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that they word of God may not be blasphemed." In this episode, I talk with Rachel Winchester and Laura Drew about what it is to spiritually mother, their own experiences of motherhood, and how they practice this in their own lives. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Do you want your faith to be the center of all you do in your life? How about for your children? The wilderness plays a part in grounding people in their identity as created beings. In this episode, I talk with my friend, Kevin Sutton of Coldwater Foundation, about the power of wilderness to build character and develop our relationship with God, our Creator. Kevin shares about how the embrace of adventure requires taking risks such as discomfort, not knowing where you are, being in an unfamiliar setting, and not knowing. To step into wilderness is to begin again in the most amazing ways which sets the stage for breakthrough in people's lives! To learn more about Kevin Sutton and Coldwater Foundation, click HERE. Stay up to date on Coldwater's summer schedule by subscribing on their website. Have you read Richard Louve's book, "The Last Child in the Woods"? I always recommend this book to my families! It is required reading. Find it wherever books are sold. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!