The Homeschool Compass Podcast

Carrie De Francisco is an author, podcaster, homeschool coach, and “retired” home educator who lives in Southern California. She loves offering moms practical ways to simplify their homeschooling through her Coffee With Carrie Homeschool podcast, and she has written several books including her latest, A Home Education Handbook: Nine Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning. In this episode Carrie speaks to the doubts that many of us face as homeschool moms. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re qualified to homeschool or if you’re doing enough, Carrie’s story shows that you can homeschool simply and joyfully while still giving your children what they need to be all God is calling them to be.Head here to grab your copy of A Home Education Handbook. You can find the complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review!We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Yvette Henry is a former classroom teacher turned homeschooling mom of 4, podcaster, and author of the new book, Release, Rest, Remain: A 30-Day Devotional to Embrace Abiding Over Striving. In this episode, Yvette shares how God used John 15 to bring her to a place of surrender where she laid down the heavy burdens she was trying to carry on her own and learned to “rest and remain in the presence of the Lord, and allow Him to do the rest."Head here to grab your copy of Release, Rest, Remain today!You can find the complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-66-surrendering-your-homeschool-to-the-lord-with-yvette-henry/.Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review!We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Beth Howard is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mother and founder of The Charlotte Mason Home. In this episode, Beth shares how a Charlotte Mason education is vital, not only for our children, but for us as well. You’ll hear her story of how she has homeschooled in the midst of chronic pain and how carving out space for her own mother’s education has helped her thrive even in challenging circumstances.Learn more about Beth and her mother's education resources by visiting https://thecharlottemasonhome.com/Head here to join the Mother's Education Spring Group with Beth. Enrollment closes March 23rd, so don't wait!You can find complete show notes for this episode including links to all the books and resources we mentioned today at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-65-a-charlotte-mason-mothers-education-with-beth-howard/Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review!We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Susan Seay is a 25-year veteran home educator who has graduated 6 of her 7 children so far. She shares her homeschool wisdom in the book, Home Grown: Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschool Journey edited by Amber O'Neal Johnston, and on the Mentor for Moms podcast. In this episode, Susan shares how she persevered with homeschooling through doubts, through disappointments, and through seasons when she wondered if she was giving her kids the education they deserved. In the midst of those failures, Susan discovered that we can trust God through every trial because the One who called us to homeschool is going to see us all the way through to completion.If you've ever wrestled with doubts or fears of failing as a homeschool mom, I pray this episode will be an encouragement to you to keep seeking God's wisdom and trusting in His guidance.Head here to grab your copy of Home Grown.You can hear more from Susan on the Mentor for Moms podcast here.Find complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-64-homeschooling-through-doubt-with-susan-seay/Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review!We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Dr. Jay Wile holds a PhD in nuclear chemistry and has earned numerous awards for excellence in teaching and research. Dr. Wile is beloved in the homeschool community for his award-winning K-12 science curriculum, Berean Builders. Not only is Dr. Wile a passionate advocate for home education, but he is himself a former homeschool dad, having homeschooled his adopted daughter from childhood through high school graduation.In this episode, Dr. Wile shares some of the many strengths he has observed in the homeschool graduates he encountered throughout his teaching career. He also gives his best advice for giving our kids an excellent science education at home.Head here to check out Dr. Wile's rigorous and engaging homeschool science curriculum written from a Biblical worldview.You can find complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-63-homeschooling-is-where-the-real-education-is-happening-with-dr-jay-wile/We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book lists

Betsy Farquhar holds Masters degrees in Children’s Literature and Information and Library Science. She taught middle and high school English, homeschooled her three children, and has served on many book award committees. Her greatest love when it comes to books is matching up the perfect book with its ideal young reader. You can keep up with Betsy and her team at https://redeemedreader.com where they read ahead for you and review lots of books.Today Betsy joins us to share about what it looks like to help shepherd our kids' imagination and help them grow in discernment as readers through the books we select, the discussions we share, and the thoughtfulness we model in holding the stories we encounter up to the light of God's Word.You can find show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.Head here to grab your copy of The Redeemed Reader.

Lara Molettiere is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of 2 who believes that as mothers we are the gate-keepers, grace givers, and cultivators of our homes and that when we step into our God-given capacity, we are capable of providing a delightful and life-giving education to our children. In this episode, Lara shares how we can make Advent a sacred time for our families by slowing down and making space for restful traditions that help us savor our faith.You can find show notes for this episode including links to all the books and resources Lara mentioned at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-61-preparing-room-for-jesus-in-your-homeschool-this-advent-with-lara-molettiere/.Visit A Gentle Advent to learn more about Lara's Advent courses.Here are some of the favorite Advent books Lara's family enjoys each year:Jotham's Journey by Arnold YtreeideThe Crippled Lamb by Max LucadoOne Wintry Night by Ruth Bell GrahamThe Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan WojciechowskiThe Tale of the Three Trees by Angela Elwell HuntThe Gift of the Magi by O. HenryAlso check out Lara's 20 Living Books for Advent and Christmas.You might also enjoy Aimee's list of Favorite Christmas Books to Read Aloud.Lara recommended several resources that she uses for her personal reflection and study during Advent:Waiting on the Word by Malcolm GuiteCome, Let Us Adore Him by Paul David TrippAdorning the Dark by Andrew PetersonWe would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter

Jessica Smartt is the author of Memory-Making Mom, Let Them Be Kids, and her newest book, Come on Home. She graduated from Grove City College with an English degree, a religion minor, and a hankering to pour into kids. After teaching middle school English for five years, she was promoted to her current position and dream job: wife, homeschooling mom of 3 kids, author, and Professional Encourager of Weary Moms. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a family farm with horses, chickens, and an ever-increasing number of beloved cats. In this episode, Jessica shares how we can build a strong family culture even if we didn't experience a healthy family growing up. No matter where we find ourselves and no matter the challenges we face, we can begin to build a family of grace, deep friendship, and unshakable loyalty that gives our kids a foundation to grow into all God created them to be.Head here to grab your copy of Come on Home.You can find complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletterThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. We so appreciate you.

Abbie Halberstadt is a happy wife, home educating mama to 10, and Bible-believing Christian. In this episode she has a message of encouragement for every mom who has ever doubted that she's making a difference. If you find yourself wondering if the seemingly endless sacrifice, the lack of sleep, the mundane tasks, the choosing to die to self daily that motherhood demands of us is worth it, Abbie's answer is a resounding yes. Head here to grab your copy of You Bet Your Stretch Marks: Finding Beauty and Worth in the Ways Motherhood Marks Our Bodies and Souls.You can find complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletterThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. We so appreciate you.

Amy Hughes is a Charlotte Mason unschooling mama of 9 beautiful and unique children who makes her home on the central coast of California. Amy is a regular contributor to Wild + Free and 1000 Hours Outside, a highly sought after homeschool conference speaker, and a parenting coach. Her new book is called Words Like Honey: How to Avoid Unintentional Harm, Model Kindness, and Nurture Your Child’s Faith Through What You Say. In this episode, Amy shares the heart behind her book and invites us to be more intentional in the way we speak to our children by pausing to consider the impact our words have on our children’s emotional and spiritual development and replacing careless words that cause harm with words that comfort, heal, and build our children up. You can grab your copy of Words Like Honey here.You'll find the complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletterThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. We so appreciate you.

Christina Carpenter is a homeschooling mom of 4 who is passionate about home education and cultivating intentional family culture. In this episode, Christina shares how she establishes a vision for her homeschool and uses truth, goodness, and beauty to ground her homeschool days. By studying the longstanding educational philosophies and methodologies that have served families for centuries, Christina has blended together the elements that best serve her family to create a unique family culture that encourages curiosity and celebrates the joy of discovery. Be sure to check out Christina's Bloom and Blossom Conference coming up on October 11th in San Diego, California. You'll be encouraged and equipped by inspiring speakers like Greta Eskridge, Carrie de Francisco, and Amy Hughes. Grab your spot here!You can find the complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletterThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. We so appreciate you.

Tricia Goyer is a homeschooling mom of 10 children who believes that the preteen years are a prime window of opportunity for discipleship. This can be a turbulent time of big feelings and fluctuating hormones, but if we lean in and pursue connection with our kids, instead of shrinking back in fear, we can plant seeds that God will water and bring to fruition throughout our children's lives. Be sure to grab your copy of Faith That Sticks: 5 Real Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen by Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery for more help navigating this season of parenting. You can find the complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload Christianbook's new free printable homeschool plannerBrowse our book listsThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. We so appreciate you.

Melissa Ferguson is a homeschooling mom and best-selling author who lives in Tennessee in the sweet farmhouse you'll find at the center of her first children's book, Our Friendly Farmhouse. In this episode, Melissa shares how God led her comfortable suburban family to take a leap of faith, purchasing a farmhouse in the Appalachian Mountains and embracing homesteading life. Even though God has brought her to places she never expected, Melissa is finding so much joy in the simple, slower-paced life that her family has discovered through homesteading and homeschooling.Head here to grab your copy of Our Friendly Farmhouse at Christianbook.com.You'll also want to check out Melissa's heart-warming romantic comedy novels:The Perfect Rom-ComHow to Plot a PaybackFamous for a LivingMeet Me in the MarginsYou can find the complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload Christianbook's new free printable homeschool plannerBrowse our book listsThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. We so appreciate you.

Sarah Clarkson is a second-generation homeschooling mom who lives in Oxford, England with her Dutch husband, Thomas, and their 4 children. In this episode, Sarah shares with us about her new book, Reclaiming Quiet: Cultivating a Life of Holy Attention, and invites us to consider how we can take hold of the kind of inner quiet that ushers us into the presence of our Creator right in the middle of our demanding homeschool days.Grab your copy of Reclaiming Quiet here!You can find the complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload Christianbook's new free printable homeschool plannerBrowse our book listsThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. We so appreciate you.

Eryn Lynum is a homeschooling mom of 4, certified Master Naturalist, educator, and host of the popular podcast for kids, Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. Today she joins us to talk about her new Bible study, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living. Eryn shares what Biblical rest actually looks like and how we can create Sabbath rhythms in the midst of our busy homeschool days that allow us to serve our families from a place of peace and connection with God.Grab your copy of the Nature of Rest here.You can find the complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload Christianbook's new free printable homeschool plannerBrowse our book listsThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. We so appreciate you.

Julie Bogart is a prolific author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of the award-winning online writing program, Brave Writer, which has helped thousands of families around the world teach writing and language arts. A veteran home educator, Julie homeschooled her five now-adult children for 17 years. She is the author of several books that are beloved in the homeschool community, including The Brave Learner and Raising Critical Thinkers. Julie's latest book is titled Help! My Kid Hates Writing: How to Turn Struggling Students into Brave Writers. In this episode Julie shares the heart behind her book and gives practical tips you can use today to help your kids grow as writers.Grab your copy of Help! My Kid Hates Writing here.Find show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastWe'd love to connect with you outside the podcast!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload Christianbook's new free printable homeschool plannerBrowse our book listsThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations.

Greta Eskridge is a second generation homeschooler, mom of 4, and author of the new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. In this episode, you'll hear Greta's story of how pornography impacted her family and what she has learned about how we can equip our kids to pursue sexual integrity. Greta offers practical tools, scripts you can use today, and valuable guidance on how we can approach these conversations with grace and compassion.You can grab your copy of Greta's book here for more information and support.If pornography is already affecting your life, please know that you are not alone. There is help available for you.If you are a wife whose husband is struggling with porn use, Greta recommends the book, Fight For Love. You may also want to check out the resources available at Fight For Love Ministries.If you are dealing with porn use in your own life or the life of someone you love and want help with recovery, Greta recommends the organization, Pure Desire.You can find show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookSign up for our email newsletterDownload our free printablesBrowse our book listsThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations.

Leah Boden is a veteran Charlotte Mason homeschooling mother of 4 teen and young adult children. In this episode, Leah shares the heart behind her new series of living books for children, Tales of Boldness and Faith, and how we as homeschool moms can cultivate our own inner life.Check out Leah's new books, The Angel Orphan: Charlotte Mason Finds Her Way Home and Chronicles of Wonder: The Story-Formed Life of C. S. LewisFind show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/episode-50-nurturing-the-inner-life-with-tales-of-boldness-and-faith-with-leah-boden/We'd love to connect with you outside the podcast!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookSign up for our email newsletterDownload our free printablesBrowse our book listsThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations.

Amber O'Neal Johnston is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom who makes her home in Georgia with her husband and four children. In this conversation, Amber  shares her new book, Soul School: Taking Kids on a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American Culture, and shows us how we can create a home where every child is seen and celebrated. Grab your copy of Amber's book: https://bit.ly/3Eo6cihYou can find the show notes for this episode at https://www.homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompassFollow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompassWe would be so grateful if you would leave The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player. It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. Thank you in advance!

Durenda Wilson is mom to 8, nana to 12, and author of the brand new book, Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys. With over three decades of homeschool experience, Durenda is passionate about mentoring moms as they raise the next generation of warriors for God’s Kingdom. In this episode, she shares some of the unique challenges that come with raising boys and how we can respond to these challenges in ways that inspire our boys to grow into courageous men of God.Grab your copy of Durenda's book, Raising Boys to Men: https://bit.ly/4a8xSTYPlease join us in praying for Durenda and her family as Durenda heals from cancer. You can hear Durenda's latest update and learn more about how to support her family here: https://bit.ly/3PsbStRYou can find the show notes for this episode at https://www.homeschoolcompass.com/episode-48-raising-boys-to-men-with-durenda-wilsonFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompassFollow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompassWe would be so grateful if you would leave The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player. It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. Thank you in advance!

Tiffany Jefferson is a veteran homeschooling mom of 10 who has tasted the transformational fruit of being able give her children an education that is not only rooted in Scripture, but also prepares them for life. In this episode, Tiffany shares practical tips for homeschooling multiple ages, practicing Biblical conflict resolution, and creating systems to manage a home effectively. You'll be inspired by Tiffany's testimony of God's faithfulness.You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-47-leaving-a-homeschool-legacy-with-tiffany-jefferson/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompassFollow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompassWe would be so grateful if you would leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player. It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. Thank you in advance!

Heather Woodie homeschooled her four children all the way through high school, navigating severe chronic illnesses, ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, and depression. Now Heather is on a mission to help other families with out-of-the-box, sick, and neurodiverse teens homeschool high school with purpose and peace. In this episode, we discuss how you can create a personalized high school experience that meets your child's needs and gives them the tools to thrive in whatever future God has for them.You can find show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast.Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompassWe would be so grateful if you would consider leaving us a rating and a review in your podcast player. It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. Thank you for being a part of the Homeschool Compass community!

Ruth Chou Simons is a mama to 6 boys, artist, author, Bible study teacher, and founder of Grace Laced, who uses her life and ministry to point people to the transforming power of the gospel. In this episode, Ruth reminds us that when we make our home with God, we are never alone.Grab your copy of Ruth's new children's book, Home Is Right Where You Are: https://bit.ly/3BqEkstCheck out Ruth's best-selling book, Now and Not Yet: Pressing In When You're Waiting, Wanting, and Restless for More: https://bit.ly/47NLCm6Find show notes for this episode: https://www.homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompassFollow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompassWe would be so grateful to get your rating and review in your podcast player. It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. Thank you in advance!

Erin Loechner is a homeschooling mom, author, and founder of a global movement of families who are re-imagining their relationship to tech. In this conversation, Erin shares what it means to be an Opt-Out Family. She believes that if we understand the strategies Silicon Valley employs to leave us isolated, anxious, and locked in to our devices, we can use those same strategies to build a family culture that is more engaging than anything screens have to offer. Be sure to grab your copy of Erin's new book, The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't.You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/podcastWe would be so grateful to get your rating and review in your podcast player. It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. Thank you so much!

Leslie Martino is a brilliant thinker and writer with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. She is passionate about helping parents and teachers support children's learning in an interest-based and child-directed way. Leslie homeschools her four children in central Florida, and she shares her expertise through writing curricula, training teachers, and coaching parents. She is also a speaker on topics of education and motherhood and a contributing writer for the Wild + Free homeschool community. The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschool Learning is Leslie's first book. You can find show notes for this episode at https://www.homeschoolcompass.com/episode-43-the-joy-of-slow-with-leslie-martinoFollow the Homeschool Compass Podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompassWe would be so grateful if you would consider leaving us a rating and a review in your podcast player. It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. Thank you in advance!

Lyndsey Mimnagh is a homeschooling mom of four with a background in children's ministry and special needs education. Many of you know her as the creator of Treehouse Schoolhouse, where she shares living books, hands-on learning, nature exploration, and biblical discipleship. Today and Lyndsey and I discuss homeschool planning from the big picture of setting our intentions for the year and choosing curriculum to support our homeschool goals all the way down to the nitty gritty of daily rhythms and chores and making sure our needs as moms get taken the time and attention they deserve.You can find show notes for this episode at: https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-42-homeschool-planning-with-lyndsey-mimnagh/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompassWe would be so grateful if you would consider leaving us a rating and a review in your podcast player. It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. Thank you in advance!

Leigh Nguyen is a homeschooling mom of 3, including 2 homeschool graduates, and founder of Little By Little Homeschool. Leigh is passionate about encouraging families to create and embrace the homeschool lifestyle that is best for them.In this episode, Leigh shares some of the lessons she’s learned along the way and how she worked through challenges like coping with a lack of alone, figuring out how to make homeschooling work on a single income, and maintaining a focus on discipleship and reaching the hearts of her children in the face of challenging behavior. You will leave this conversation reminded that God is faithful in the midst of our imperfect days and that even when it doesn't look exactly like we had planned, homeschooling actually does work.You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-41-homeschooling-actually-does-work-with-leigh-nguyen/Check out our printable preschool program, A Picture Book Preschool, at https://bit.ly/3XPfM3eFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompassWe'd love for you to rate and review the Homeschool Compass Podcast. You can do that here. Thank you!

Jennifer Pepito is a homeschool veteran, mom of 7, founder of the Peaceful Press, host of the Restoration Home podcast, and author of two books for moms. In this episode, we discuss her latest book, Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families. Find the show notes for this episode including ways to connect with Jennifer and recommended reading to dive deeper into these topics at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-40-habits-for-a-sacred-home-with-jennifer-pepito/Order your copy of Habits for a Sacred Home at https://bit.ly/3X42hhSFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompass

Erin is a joy-chasing homeschool mama to 4 children - young adult to early elementary. She believes that Charlotte Mason education and classical homeschooling don’t need to be kept separate. We can weave them together in such a way that we experience the best of both worlds. In this episode, Erin shares with us what that has looked like for her family as well as some of the lessons she has learned in her decades of homeschooling.You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-39-blending-charlotte-mason-and-classical-education-with-erin-cox/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompass

Carrie de Francisco is an author, speaker, and mom of 2 homeschool graduates. In this episode, she reminds us that our job is not to be perfect moms or phenomenal teachers. We are called to be faithful disciples, and when we trust that God is our child's ultimate teacher, we can homeschool high school with peace and joy.Grab your copy of Carrie's newest book, Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Higher Education: https://bit.ly/3QiBE4m  Visit the show notes page: https://homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompass/

Evgeniia Arasim is a homeschooling mom, holistic health coach and creator of the Nourished Motherhood Program. In this episode we discuss what it looks like to pursue long-term sustainable wellness as busy homeschool moms. Check out the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast Follow Evgeniia on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/at.nourished.motherhood/Visit Evgeniia's website and learn more about her coaching program at https://www.atnourishedmotherhood.comSign up for Evgeniia's newsletter at https://www.atnourishedmotherhood.com/subscribe-to-my-emailFollow Homeschool Compass on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/

Jean Burk is a mom of 2 homeschool graduates and creator of the award-winning College Prep Genius program. In this episode, Jean shares how she helped her children access free college by acing their standardized tests and she now guides other families to do the same. Check out Jean's College Prep Genius ecourse: https://bit.ly/3wjMi3XConnect with Jean through her website: https://collegeprepgenius.com/Visit the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcompass

Carolyn Leiloglou is a homeschooling mom of 4 and best-selling author. You'll love her new middle grade fantasy novel, Beneath the Swirling Sky! Today we discuss why homeschooling provides the ideal environment for nurturing creativity in our kids and how we can best support them in exploring their own creative passions.Grab your copy of Beneath the Swirling Sky at ChristianbookCheck out the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram and Facebook for daily homeschool encouragement

Ginny Yurich is a homeschooling mom of 5, lifelong Michigander, and founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement designed to help families reclaim childhood and make outside play a priority. Ginny is the author of several books including her newest release, Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future.Grab your copy at Christianbook Check out the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastDownload your 1000 Hours Outside tracker sheet and get started today!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram and Facebook for daily homeschool encouragement

Joy Prouty lives on a tiny island off the coast of Washington where she and her husband homeschool their 7 children. Joy is an artist, photographer, filmmaker, and mentor with a gift for inviting women into vulnerability and helping them experience transformation and healing. In her new book, Practicing Presence, Joy guides us in letting go of perfectionism so we can show up more fully in our real, everyday lives and be present to the memories unfolding all around us. You can order your copy of Practicing Presence here: https://bit.ly/49fNsMGConnect with Joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyprouty/Visit the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast for links to all the other resources we mentioned todayFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram for daily homeschool inspiration and encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/If you enjoyed this episode, please hit subscribe or follow in your podcast player and share with a friend! Be sure to tag us @homeschoolcompass if you do. Thank you for listening!

Danielle Hitchen is a homeschooling mom of 3 who longs for people to see and understand God’s big story in the everyday world around them. Today she shares her passion for church history and tradition with us as we explore how we can help our families live according to the rhythms of the church year and embrace the gifts that each season has to offer.              Check out Danielle's new book, Sacred Seasons: A Family Guide to Center Your Year Around Jesus at https://bit.ly/3Q6AMQKDanielle has also written some of my favorite board books for little ones, the Baby Believer series, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/3ZNS9coGet the new Homeschool Compass printable preschool program, A Picture Book Preschool: https://bit.ly/3XPfM3eVisit the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast for links to all the other resources we mentioned today.Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram and Facebook for daily homeschool inspiration and encouragement.Sign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter to receive articles, inspiration, and homeschool deals delivered right to your inbox: https://mailchi.mp/e0bd51f61dfb/x5rn6z49e8

Eryn Lynum is a homeschooling mom of 4, master naturalist, Bible teacher, and author of the new book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation. In this conversation we discuss how we as parents can help our children cultivate an unshakable faith by encountering their Creator in nature and synthesizing the truth of Scripture and the truths found in creation to stand firm against the lies of our culture.Check out Eryn's book: Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's CreationVisit the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram and Facebook for daily homeschool inspiration and encouragementSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter to receive articles, inspiration, and homeschool deals delivered right to your inbox each week: https://mailchi.mp/e0bd51f61dfb/x5rn6z49e8

Abbie Halberstadt is a happy wife, homeschooling mama to 10, bestselling author, blogger, and fitness instructor. But most importantly, she’s a Bible-believing Christian who desires to know God and make Him known. In this episode we discuss why hard is not the same thing as bad and how embracing this truth can help us experience peace, purpose, and growth through hardship.Check out Abbie's books: Hard Is Not the Same Thing As Bad and M Is for MamaVisit the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram and Facebook for daily homeschool inspiration and encouragementSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter to receive articles, inspiration, and homeschool deals delivered right to your inbox each week: https://mailchi.mp/e0bd51f61dfb/x5rn6z49e8

Tiffany Wasson is a homeschooling mom of 2 and author of I Quit! Confessions of An Imperfect Homeschool Mom. Tiffany is passionate about helping others find their way toward Jesus, the one who holds all things together. In this conversation Tiffany encourages us that even on the hard days, we can center our hearts on Christ and surrender our efforts to Him, trusting that He will make something beautiful out of our messy homeschool days.Grab your copy of Tiffany's book: https://bit.ly/3K0X1EjVisit the show notes page for all the resources Tiffany mentioned: https://www.homeschoolcompass.com/podcastCheck out our new printable preschool program, A Picture Book Preschool: https://bit.ly/3XPfM3e

Sally Clarkson is a wife, mother, best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, and mentor who has devoted her life to inspiring women to live for Christ. She and her husband, Clay, home educated their four children and are now pouring into the next generation.Through the years Sally has witnessed over and over again how God can use just one cup of kindness offered in faith to knit hearts together, combat loneliness, and draw others closer to Christ. She shares this vision of hospitality with us in her new book, Teatime Discipleship.Grab your copy at: bit.ly/45ytKtZVisit the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass for daily encouragement on Instagram and Facebook

Min Hwang is a homeschooling mother of 4 who delights in sharing the Gospel-centric Charlotte Mason philosophy and methods with every family and church. In this conversation Min reminds us of the hope we have in Christ and the honor we have of praying for and discipling the next generation. For links to all the resources Min mentioned today including the Charlotte Mason materials she uses with her high school children, please visit homeschoolcompass.com/podcastConnect with Min: https://www.instagram.com/min.j.hwang/Sign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/a44ebf9a2b7d/223rsvg6kk

Leslie Nunnery is a homeschooling mom of 4. She and her husband, David, founded Teach Them Diligently homeschool conferences and events. Today Leslie shares why she believes every family should consider attending a homeschool conferences and how we can overcome the obstacles that prevent us from investing in in-person community.Find a homeschool conference near you: https://bit.ly/3mdFGiwCheck out the show notes for this episode: homeschoolcompass.com/podcastConnect with Leslie Nunnery: https://teachthemdiligently.net/Find out more about Teach Them Diligently events: https://teachthemdiligently.net/homeschool-convention-locations/Follow the Homeschool Compass for daily homeschool inspiration and encouragement on Instagram and Facebook

Teresa Wiedrick is a homeschooling mom of 4 who makes her home among the Kootenay Mountains of Canada. In this episode Teresa and I discuss the importance of self-care as homeschool moms and how essential it is for us to tend to our own physical, spiritual, and emotional needs so that we can thrive in this homeschool life. Grab your copy of Teresa's book, Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing the NurturerVisit the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass for daily homeschool inspiration and encouragement on Instagram and Facebook

Leah Boden is a homeschooling mom of 4 and a lifelong student of Charlotte Mason. In this episode she shares how the living principles of the Charlotte Mason philosophy have shaped her heart, mind, and soul, as well as her children's. Grab your copy of Leah's new book, Modern Miss Mason: https://bit.ly/3vIK0YoCheck out the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass for daily homeschool encouragement on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter to receive articles, inspiration, and homeschool deals delivered right to your inbox each week: https://mailchi.mp/e0bd51f61dfb/x5rn6z49e8

Jamie Erickson is a homeschooling mom of 5 and author of the brand new book, Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow. In this conversation, Jamie shares how she orders her homeschool days, what habits have allowed her to persevere and stay sane through the ups and downs of homeschool life, and why she believes the Danish concept of hygge aligns with the truth of the gospel to help us create homes that invite others deeper into relationship with God. Grab your copy of Jamie's book, Holy Hygge: https://bit.ly/3NoMXFHFind show notes for this episode: homeschoolcompass.com/podcastFollow the Homeschool Compass for daily homeschool inspiration and encouragement on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Jodi Mockabee is a homeschooling mom of 5 and author of the new book, The Whole and Healthy Family. Jodi is passionate about stewarding the minds, bodies, and spirits of her children in a way that sets them up to thrive in adulthood. In this episode, Jodi shares some of how she homeschools, how her family structures their days, and how they've approached some of the challenges that have come up along the way. She also answers questions from you, the Homeschool Compass community!Grab your copy of Jodi's new book, The Whole and Healthy Family: https://bit.ly/3SpmTvAFind show notes for this episode with links to the resources Jodi mentioned in this conversation as well as some of her recommended books on health, nutrition, parenting: https://bit.ly/3UnBedLFollow the Homeschool Compass for daily homeschool inspiration and encouragement on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Linsey Knerl is a mom of 6 who believes that homeschooling can work for your family regardless of your unique circumstances. As an entrepreneur, freelance writer, and homeschool parent, Linsey knows all about the challenges of balancing work and family life, but year by year she and her husband have built a life that allows both their family and their business to thrive. Linsey shares her family's homeschool story as well as practical tips for embarking on your own homeschool journey in Homeschool Hacks: How to Give Your Kids a Great Education Without Losing Your Job or Your Mind. Grab your copy of Linsey's book: https://bit.ly/3AZPTEfFind show notes for this episode: homeschoolcompass.com/podcastConnect with Linsey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LKnerlFollow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Jennifer Pepito is a homeschool mom of 7, founder of the Peaceful Press, and author of Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy. In this conversation, Jennifer looks back over her decades of homeschool experience to share advice and encouragement for persevering through the ups and downs of homeschooling life. Grab your copy of Jennifer's new book, Mothering by the Book: https://bit.ly/3BhgA7TFind show notes for this episode: homeschoolcompass.com/podcastCheck out Jennifer's resources for homeschool families at The Peaceful Press: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/ Use code NEWFRIEND for a discount when you purchase from Jennifer's shop.Follow Jennifer at https://www.instagram.com/jenniferpepito/Follow the Homeschool Compass for daily homeschool encouragement on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter to receive articles, inspiration, and homeschool deals delivered right to your inbox each week: https://mailchi.mp/e0bd51f61dfb/x5rn6z49e8

Mystie Winckler is a second-generation homeschooler, mom of 5, and author of The Convivial Homeschool. In this episode, she shares how we can find contentment and peace in the daily work of homeschooling and homemaking as we repent, rejoice, and repeat. Grab your copy of Mystie's book, The Convivial Homeschool: https://bit.ly/3QWu7HmFind show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcastConnect with Mystie at simplyconvivial.com/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram for daily homeschool encouragement at instagram.com/Instagram or on Facebook at facebook.com/homeschoolcompassSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter to receive articles, inspiration, and homeschool deals delivered right to your inbox each week: https://mailchi.mp/f77b4e420934/b2edfenegs

Deborah Wuehler is a homeschool mom of 8 who is passionate about helping homeschool parents draw strength and guidance from Scripture to educate their children to the glory of God. Today she shares how God has equipped her to persevere through over 30 years of homeschooling. Read Deborah's writing at the Homeschool Compass: https://bit.ly/3MNQ0WLSubscribe to the Homeschool Minute to receive weekly email's from Deborah: https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com/the-homeschool-minute/Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolcompass/You can find complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast