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Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

By Amy Sloan

Homeschooling is an excellent choice for many families, but it can feel overwhelming, and even isolating at times. In Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, we talk with real life homeschooling parents about it all: educational philosophy, homeschool challenges, learning successes, faith & so much more. Host Amy Sloan, a homeschool graduate herself, is now homeschooling her own 5 children, and she brings the homeschool community to you. Informative, encouraging & fun - this is a podcast sure to encourage every homeschooling parent!
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Spiritual Formation for the Homeschooling Mom with Lisa Hajda

Homeschool Conversations with Humility and DoxologyMar 18, 2024

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Spiritual Formation for the Homeschooling Mom with Lisa Hajda

Spiritual Formation for the Homeschooling Mom with Lisa Hajda

In the whirlwind of homeschooling life, amidst lesson planning, household chores, and the constant demands of nurturing young minds, it's easy for homeschooling moms to overlook their own spiritual well-being. However, seasoned Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom Lisa Hajda reminds us that amidst the chaos there exists a precious opportunity for spiritual growth and connection with God.

Show notes + full transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/spiritual-formation-homeschool-mom/


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Homeschool Planning Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide⁠⁠⁠⁠

Shakespeare with Children: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/

Year of Memory Work: ⁠https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/⁠


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Mar 18, 202448:30
Homeschooling High School with Hifalutin Homeschooler Jennifer Cabrera

Homeschooling High School with Hifalutin Homeschooler Jennifer Cabrera

Are you thinking about homeschooling through high school? Jennifer Cabrera, the seasoned homeschooling mom with 2 graduates behind the beloved Hifalutin Homeschooler website, shares insights, strategies, and firsthand experiences from her homeschooling journey. From navigating the decision to homeschool through high school to addressing common concerns and debunking myths, she shares valuable wisdom that resonates with both experienced homeschoolers and those considering this educational path for the first time. Listen for knowledge and inspiration to help you navigate the unique challenges and joys of homeschooling through the high school years.

Show notes + full transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschooling-high-school


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Year of Memory Work: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/


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Mar 04, 202455:30
Homeschooling Preschool: Tips and Insights with Laura McKinney Adams

Homeschooling Preschool: Tips and Insights with Laura McKinney Adams

In today’s Homeschool Conversation we enjoy the experiences and expertise of Laura McKinney Adams, a seasoned second-generation homeschooling parent and former preschool teacher, as she shares invaluable advice and reflections on navigating the preschool homeschooling journey.

With a background in classical education and a deep commitment to nurturing young minds, Laura offers practical tips and thoughtful insights that resonate with both experienced homeschoolers and newcomers alike. Whether you’re seeking guidance on curriculum choices, philosophical approaches, or simply seeking reassurance and inspiration, this conversation provides wisdom and real-life homeschooler perspective to guide you through the joys and challenges of homeschooling preschool and beyond.

Show notes + full transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschooling-preschool-tips


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Homeschooling Shakespeare: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/


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Feb 19, 202436:43
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation with Eryn Lynum

Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation with Eryn Lynum

Nature Study is about more than merely observing God’s creation and learning about the natural world. Nature study in the Christian homeschool is rooted in natural theology. Homeschool nature study has become hugely popular in the homeschooling world especially in the Charlotte Mason, Wild and Free, Classical education, and other homeschool communities that prioritize wonder, outdoor experience, and hands-on learning. But for the Christian parent, nature study ought to be so much more. Nature study provides a way to nurture our family’s faith as we explore God’s created world.


Show notes + full transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/nature-study-christian-homeschool/


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Feb 05, 202440:56
Classically Educating with Special Needs: A Beautiful Education for Any Child (with Cheryl Swope)

Classically Educating with Special Needs: A Beautiful Education for Any Child (with Cheryl Swope)

Classical Education for Students with Special Needs: Classical Education has a reputation for targeting the brightest and most precocious students and providing far too rigorous a path for any but the child prodigy. But is that actually the case? Can classical education provide a path forward for students with special needs? Indeed, classical education contributes to intellectual growth regardless of a child’s starting point! Read on to discover the transformative power of this educational philosophy, especially when tailored for special needs students. We’ll discuss the universal adaptability of classical education, showcasing its ability to nurture intellectual growth, foster independence, and provide a holistic educational experience for children with unique learning requirements. Learning practical strategies for fostering independence in children with ADHD and dysgraphia further underscores the flexibility of classical education, making it a valuable choice for families navigating learning challenges. Grounded in the principles of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, classical education emerges not only as an inclusive educational approach but as a beacon of hope and empowerment for families navigating the intricate terrain of special needs homeschooling.

Show notes + full transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/classical-education-special-needs

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Homeschool Preschool: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/how-we-homeschool-preschool-2/

Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide


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Jan 22, 202401:10:08
Listener Q&A (also a metaphor for homeschooling) Season 9

Listener Q&A (also a metaphor for homeschooling) Season 9

It's a riotous ride as always to kick off the new season of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology! My daughter Emma joins as co-host, and my daughters Sophia and Grace also make guest appearances in the new "Read, Watch, Listen" segment near the end of the show. It's unscripted and imperfect, just like homeschooling itself. Grab those laundry baskets and laugh along with us. Happy homeschooling!


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Jan 08, 202455:34
Picture Books, Read Alouds, & the Power of Shared Stories with Sarah Mackenzie
Dec 04, 202345:26
Called to Homeschool with Yvette Hampton
Nov 27, 202344:05
Delightful Homeschool Art History with Courtney Sanford
Nov 13, 202350:19
Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with Amy Fischer
Oct 30, 202353:15
Homeschooling with the Bible at the Center with Kimberly Steenbergen
Oct 16, 202333:25
Reading for the Love of God with Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson
Oct 09, 202336:21
Ditch the System, Reclaim Childhood, and Flourish in Your Homeschool with Christy-Faith
Oct 02, 202301:00:04
The Nourished Mom: relinquishing control, finding joy in routines, and prioritizing relationships with Brandy Coffin
Sep 18, 202336:29
Rooted in Rest: Charlotte Mason, Community, & Family Life with Abby Stone
Sep 04, 202337:50
Scope for the Imagination: Anne of Green Gables revisited with Katie Stewart (BONUS)

Scope for the Imagination: Anne of Green Gables revisited with Katie Stewart (BONUS)

Aug 28, 202344:02
Listener Q&A: Season 8 kicks off with my daughter Emma

Listener Q&A: Season 8 kicks off with my daughter Emma

What do you get when you take one tired homeschool mom and one sorta-sick teen daughter and put them in a room together in front of a microphone? You get today's slightly-of-the-rails-but-still-totally-awesome Homeschool Conversations episode! My 16-year-old daughter, Emma, reprises her role as guest co-host as we kick off Season 8 of the podcast. (She has come on each season since Season 5, so if you like today's episode, be sure to scroll back in your podcast feed and catch up on all that awesomeness.) Now, if you're new around here, I assure you that the regular tone of the podcast is a bit more polished. But today you get the raw, unedited, slightly kooky version of the Sloan family. So... consider yourself forewarned. (Some people actually say these Q&A episodes are their favorite... but I do just like to make sure people prepare themselves for the giggles!) Make sure you're subscribed to Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology so you don't miss a single episode! You can expect an encouraging interview every other week, with a few bonus episodes sprinkled throughout. In fact, our very first bonus episode comes Monday and it's going to be one all the Anne of Green Gables fans, especially, won't want to miss!! Here are a few of the resources mentioned in today's episode:


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Aug 21, 202353:57
True Rest for the Weary Homeschool Mom (Summer Audioblog Series)

True Rest for the Weary Homeschool Mom (Summer Audioblog Series)

I love how there has been an emphasis recently within education, especially in classical circles, on restful-learning. As I have pondered what “rest” means in my own life (not just in my home education), I return over and over again to the concept of resting from my own workings and attempts to earn God’s favor by being awesome. 

My rest is found by relying on the accomplished work of Jesus Christ for my identity.

The hard news that I will never be “good enough” drives me to repentance and humility.

The blessedly amazing news of grace drives me to doxological shouts of joy.


Welcome to this week’s installment in the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology summer audioblog series! Each week I’m bringing one of my most popular blog posts straight to your podcast. Pop in those earbuds while you’re on summer road trips, sitting by the pool, or folding laundry for some extra homeschooling encouragement. 

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss a single episode! Season 8 will be coming your way in August, and we’ll kick off with a fan favorite… a Listener Q&A episode! Send me your questions about homeschooling, parenting, or life in general via email (Amy@HumilityandDoxology.com) or DM me on social media. I’m @HumilityandDoxology on IG, FB, and YT. 

And if you’re wanting even more homeschool goodness, join me in the Made2Homeschool community. You can get all the details at HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H. We’re having so much fun in there, and I’d love to have you there. Join at HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/M2H

Today’s audioblog episode is actually the first article I ever wrote and published, a couple years before I even started my own website. It originally appeared in the spring 2014 edition of Greenhouse Magazine, and can now also be found over on my blog. https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/humility-doxology-identity/

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Until next week, happy summer and happy homeschooling!


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Jul 31, 202310:46
Singing Psalms with Little Saints (Summer Audioblog Series)

Singing Psalms with Little Saints (Summer Audioblog Series)

So you want to sing Psalms with your children, but you’re not really sure where to start. Or maybe you wonder why singing Psalms with children is even important! Is Psalm singing really something to prioritize in family life?

We have a special episode today in the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology summer audioblog series. Today my friend Melissa Cummings shares not only her personal experience and love for singing Psalms, but she also gives practical tips for including Psalm singing in the homeschool day. Melissa shares what she’s learned from her experience as a musician, music educator, and homeschool mom of many. Part memoir, part musical training, and part practical advice, this is an episode you’ll want to bookmark and return to time and again!


Thank you, Melissa, for sharing your wisdom with us! And if you want to reference the full transcript, here is the original blog post link: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/singing-psalms-with-little-saints/

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Until next week, happy summer and happy homeschooling!


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Jul 24, 202352:37
Why We Pursue a Christian Classical Education in Our Homeschool (Summer Audioblog Series)

Why We Pursue a Christian Classical Education in Our Homeschool (Summer Audioblog Series)

You’ve heard about this thing called classical education and you’re curious. Should you choose to pursue a classical education in your homeschool?

Or maybe you already consider yourself a Christian classical educator, but you’re feeling burned out. The kids don’t seem to remember or appreciate the things you thought they would, and you wonder if it’s even worth it.

So, why do I pursue a Christian classical education in our homeschool? Hint: it might not be why you think!


Welcome to this week’s installment in the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology summer audioblog series! Each week I’m bringing one of my most popular blog posts straight to your podcast player. Pop in those earbuds while you’re on summer road trips, sitting by the pool, or folding laundry for some extra homeschooling encouragement. 

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss a single episode! Season 8 will be coming your way in August, and we’ll kick off with a fan favorite… a Listener Q&A episode! Send me your questions about homeschooling, parenting, or life in general via email (Amy@HumilityandDoxology.com) or DM me on social media. I’m @HumilityandDoxology on IG, FB, and YT. 

And if you’re wanting even more homeschool goodness, join me in the Made2Homeschool community. You can get all the details at HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H. We’re having so much fun in there, and I’d love to have you there. Join at HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H. https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/M2H

Today’s audioblog episode is close to my heart. I often describe myself as a restfully classical educator, but what exactly do I mean by a Christian classical education? Listen to today’s episode to find out! I actually also have a printable transcript for the original YouTube video if you’re interested. Click here to get access. https://birdsend.page/forms/1063/PSWc6QcWGC

Original YouTube video: https://youtu.be/t841Qm3Zifw

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to take a screenshot and share the podcast in your Instagram stories. Tag @humilityanddoxology when you share, and I’ll even send you a code for $5 off anything in my shop!

Until next week, happy summer and happy homeschooling!

Exploring Shakespeare with Children: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/


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Jul 17, 202317:48
Mother Culture for the Homeschool Mom (Summer Audioblog Series)

Mother Culture for the Homeschool Mom (Summer Audioblog Series)

Charlotte Mason homeschoolers are probably already familiar with the term "Mother Culture." But the principle of "let the mother go out to play" has value for all homeschooling moms!

We have a special episode today in the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology summer audioblog series. Today my friend Laura McKinney Adams brings a special guest post and audioblog to us exploring this idea and giving practical examples of how to apply this principle in our daily lives as homeschool mamas. You can find more from Laura at her website, LauraMcKinneyAdams.com

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss a single episode! Season 8 will be coming your way later in August, and we’ll kick off with a fan favorite… a Listener Q&A episode! Send me your questions about homeschooling, parenting, or life in general via email (Amy@HumilityandDoxology.com) or DM me on social media. I’m @HumilityandDoxology on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 

And if you’re wanting even more homeschool goodness, join me in the Made2Homeschool community. You can get all the details at HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H. We’re having so much fun in there, and I’d love to have you there. Join at HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H.

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to take a screenshot and share the podcast in your Instagram stories. Tag @humilityanddoxology when you share, and I’ll even send you a code for $5 off anything in my shop!

Until next week, happy summer and happy homeschooling!


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Jul 10, 202317:05
3 Things I’ve Learned as a Mom of a Homeschool Graduate (Summer Audioblog Series)

3 Things I’ve Learned as a Mom of a Homeschool Graduate (Summer Audioblog Series)

Welcome to the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology summer audioblog series! Each week I’m bringing one of my most popular blog posts straight to your earbuds. Pop in those earbuds while you’re on summer road trips, sitting by the pool, or folding laundry for some extra homeschooling encouragement. 

Be sure to subscribe to this podcast wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss a single episode! Season 8 will be coming your way in August, and we’ll kick off with a fan favorite… a Listener Q&A episode! Send me your questions about homeschooling, parenting, or life in general via email (Amy@HumilityandDoxology.com) or DM me on social media. I’m @HumilityandDoxology on IG, FB, and YT. 

And if you’re wanting even more homeschool goodness, join me in the Made2Homeschool community. You can get all the details at humilityanddoxology.com/M2H. We’re having so much fun in there, and I’d love to have you there. Join at HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H

Today’s audioblog episode was originally published on HumilityandDoxology.com earlier this spring as I looked toward my oldest son’s graduation from our homeschool. https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/mom-homeschool-graduate

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to take a screenshot and share the podcast in your Instagram stories. Tag @humilityanddoxology when you share, and I’ll even send you a code for $5 off anything in my shop!

Until next week, happy summer and happy homeschooling!

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Jul 03, 202312:32
Plan, Prep, Pray (with Wendy Alcime)

Plan, Prep, Pray (with Wendy Alcime)

I loved my conversation with Wendy Alcime from  @PlanPrepPray ! She is a queen of helping homeschool mamas learn how to be more productive, plan and prep their homes well, all while focusing on Jesus as our top priority. And although we didn’t know it would be so at the time we recorded this episode, Wendy and I are now colleagues in the new online homeschool community Made2Homeschool! So if you want more Wendy goodness in your life, come hang out with us over at M2H! Click here to join: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H Full show notes and complete transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/wendy-alcime/


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Jun 26, 202333:44
Write the Word on My Heart (with Katherine Pittman)
Jun 12, 202341:45
Made for This (pt 2) with Katie, Christina, Anna, and Ashley

Made for This (pt 2) with Katie, Christina, Anna, and Ashley

It's a special group episode with homeschool moms Katie from @LifeintheMundane, Christina from @RootedHomeLife, Anna from @AnnaBruceBlog, and Ashley from @JoyfulNoiseLiving!

Join us: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H Welcome to Part 2 of “Made for This,” a series of mini conversations with a few of the amazing women I’m joining on the contributor team for Made2Homeschool, the brand new, epic, one-of-a-kind online homeschool community made by homeschool moms, for homeschool moms.

If you missed part 1, don’t worry. It’s the episode right before this one in your podcast app. You can also click the link in the show notes which will take you to the complete transcript for part 1 and part 2. And I’m releasing each conversation as its own little video over on the Humility and Doxology YouTube channel, so be sure to check that out, too, to put some faces with the voices you hear today. 

Without further ado, here is part 2 of my special Made for This series.

https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/made-for-this


Find today's guests online:

  • Katie W: ⁠hhttp://youtube.com/lifeinthemundane
  • Christina F: https://youtube.com/@RootedHomeLife
  • Anna B: https://www.youtube.com/AnnaBruceblog
  • Ashley W: https://www.youtube.com/JoyfulNoiseLiving


Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the homeschooling journey, wondering if you're doing enough to support your children's education and spiritual growth?

You're not alone.

A lot of Christian homeschool parents face the same challenges and long for a supportive community to help them navigate this important responsibility.

That’s why you’re going to love Made2Homeschool!

This unique community is designed to support homeschoolers at all stages: offering camaraderie, encouragement, and inspiration.

At Made2Homeschool, we believe that you were called to this journey for a reason. You were made for this. Join us today and together we'll build a strong network of families dedicated to nurturing the next generation of godly leaders.

Find out all the details at humilityanddoxology.com/m2h


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Jun 05, 202341:36
Made for This (Part 1) with Abby, Anna, Jen, and Morgan

Made for This (Part 1) with Abby, Anna, Jen, and Morgan

It's a special group episode with homeschool moms Abby from @FamilyStyleLearning, Anna from @JustMakinItWork, Jen from @HomeschoolWithJen, and Morgan from @LifeofTillmans!


Join us: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H


Y’all have been hearing me talk about the brand new online community Made2Homeschool, and I am so excited to tell you that it is officially OPEN to the public! Over 20 creators have come together to create a one-of-a-kind space just for homeschool parents like you. 8 of my fellow contributors agreed to join me for little micro-episodes of the podcast… short conversations to get to know them and their homeschools. Each of them shares either a challenge of homeschooling or a favorite thing, and they all brought some GREAT practical tips you can implement to keep your homeschool running smoothly today.

In fact, the conversations were so great that some of them turned out to be, well, not quite so micro. So instead of trying to fit them all into 1 gigantic episode, I’ve split them into 2 parts. Today you can listen to part 1, and part 2 will publish on Monday.

Of course, if you just can’t wait, you can always sneak a peek at the content from part 2 by clicking this link which will take you to the complete transcript for part 1 and part 2: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/made-for-this

You were made for this. 💗

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the homeschooling journey, wondering if you're doing enough to support your children's education and spiritual growth?

You're not alone.

A lot of Christian homeschool parents face the same challenges and long for a supportive community to help them navigate this important responsibility.

That’s why you’re going to love Made2Homeschool!

This unique community is designed to support homeschoolers at all stages: offering camaraderie, encouragement, and inspiration.

At Made2Homeschool, we believe that you were called to this journey for a reason. You were made for this. Join us today and together we'll build a strong network of families dedicated to nurturing the next generation of godly leaders.

Find out all the details at humilityanddoxology.com/m2h


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Jun 01, 202347:03
Homesteading and Homeschooling (with Elsie Iudicello)
May 29, 202347:48
Growing Leaders and Life-Long Learners (with Kerry Beck)

Growing Leaders and Life-Long Learners (with Kerry Beck)

Do you wonder if you’re doing enough? Or maybe you’re not sure if you're doing the right activities in your homeschool? Do you wish you could look into the future and know for sure your kids will be okay with what you’re doing right now? When you have a wise plan, you can get rid of everything that doesn’t matter. Kids need us to teach them leadership skills through our homeschooling. Kerry Beck believes Christian Leadership Education provides you a proven strategy to homeschool and give your children leader skills at the same time. She is here for this BONUS podcast episode to talk about the importance of raising leaders and life-long learners in our homeschools. Plus, she has some practical tips to share and an invitation to her FREE masterclass! Click here for FREE access to “4 Steps to Raising Christian Leaders in Your Homeschool”: https://humilityanddoxology--kerrybeck.thrivecart.com/rlnf-23-05/61392b0b8c7f3/

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May 22, 202330:53
100th Episode Party + GIVEAWAY

100th Episode Party + GIVEAWAY

Cue the confetti… It’s the 100th episode of the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology podcast! THANK YOU to listeners old and new who have made this adventure possible. Listen to today's episode to hear the backstory to the podcast (aka how my hair appointment changed everything) plus hear clips from YOUR favorite episodes from Season 1-6.

Which season has the most Top 5 episodes? Who was my first interview guest... and why isn't that episode in the podcast feed? And more!


And you definitely won't want to miss the GIVEAWAY! One loyal listener will receive the book A Child’s Introduction to Poetry by Michael Driscoll, one size Large “Real Goths Don’t Wear Black they Sack Rome” t-shirt, a $25 giftcard to the Humility and Doxology shop, and a $50 giftcard to the bookstore of your choice, like AmazonThriftbooks, or your favorite local book shop. 


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May 15, 202326:06
Discipleship, Identity, and Homeschool Priorities (with Kristi Stephens)

Discipleship, Identity, and Homeschool Priorities (with Kristi Stephens)

Are you weary or worried, homeschool mama? Then this is the episode you need to hear today. Kristi Stephens is a Jesus-loving homeschool mom of 4. She shares encouragement for finding our identity in Christ, homeschooling in the midst of foster care and adoption, resting in the season to which God has called us, the joy of Morning Time, and more. You’ll leave this episode reminded that God is faithful and will equip you to accomplish that which He’s called you to do. Show notes and full transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/kristi-stephens FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide

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Here's an excerpt from my Homeschool Conversation with Kristi Stephens: "It is hard and it is hard to manage all of these things simultaneously. Obviously, as a homeschooling family, we have a lot of plates that we’re spinning all the time as we’re trying to be with all of our kids individually and together and make sure our homes are somewhat not falling apart. When we added in me working part-time, that was another stretching point. Then when we went through foster care and adoption, it was very challenging. I would say one of the biggest things that grew me was learning to be disciplined with my time and advocate for our family. I’m a people pleaser by nature, and so I am usually very quick to just bend to whatever works for everybody else, whether it is for work, or our social workers, or whatever they needed. It was really stretching for me to have to advocate for our family and say– Again, that Morning Time piece was critical to say, “Our mornings are sacred and so I can’t do things in the mornings, so here is when I am available, here is when I can do things,” and really recognizing my limitations and being willing to verbalize those to other people. I would love to do that, but we just can’t... Foster care really pushed us to see our limitations of what types of things we could step into, what types of things we could manage. I had to really advocate with our county and our workers of when I could transport, and when I could go to meetings, and when I was available, and when I was not, and that other people wouldn’t treat our homeschool as something worthy of respect. I needed to treat it as this is untouchable time. Just like if I was at work and not reachable, this is how it is when we’re in the midst of especially morning time. That really became more and more critical to us to just protect that time. I think personally things that the Lord grew me in was where I was finding my identity, and I think we’ll talk about this probably more going forward. If I’m finding my identity in being homeschool mom of the year, I will find myself overextending and taking on things I can’t manage. If I’m finding my identity in being super foster parent who can do all the things, I will overextend and I will take things on that I cannot manage, and I will burn myself out. I will burn my family out. Whatever season that I’m in, if I take that as my primary identity instead of I’m a disciple of Christ, and these are the things he’s entrusted to me today. What will I do today with this time and be faithful in that, and recognize that my limits are gifts from him. I can’t say yes to everybody, and that’s kind of hard. I mean, it’s a hard lesson for people pleasers to not say yes to everybody."

May 01, 202350:06
Homeschooling Bravely (with Jamie Erickson)

Homeschooling Bravely (with Jamie Erickson)

Jamie Erickson’s books are frequently recommended in homeschool circles, but it wasn’t until several months ago that I read one of hers for the first time! I knew as soon as I finished it that Jamie would be a wonderful podcast guest, and am delighted to share our conversation with you all today. We don’t have to homeschool in fear. Learn how to homeschool bravely in today’s homeschool conversation episode! Thank you to Podcast Sponsor All About Learning Press! Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/reading-and-spelling

Show notes and full transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/jamie-erickson

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Made2Homeschool - a new homeschool community for YOU https://www.made2homeschool.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.made2homeschool.com%2Fa%2F2147529243%2FKNcPGL3t (ref) Follow Humility and Doxology Online: Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxology Instagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxology YouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxology Here's an excerpt from my Homeschool Conversation with Jamie Erickson: Amy: What about the mom who’s like, “I think homeschooling sounds great. It doesn’t sound scary. I just am already overwhelmed. I feel like I’m not even doing a good job just all the other mom and life and keeping the house running, stuff I’m supposed to be doing.” How is that mom supposed to now add home educating to her list of to-dos? Jamie: I think first and foremost, you can’t borrow trouble. I did that in my early years. I looked ahead to the years I’d be having to teach upper math skills. I wasn’t there yet in the same way that I can’t fear having baby number five when I’m only on baby number one. God will give you exactly what you need when you need it. I think sometimes that really is the struggle with moms. It’s not our overwhelming busyness, it’s we look at the busyness that we have right now and we add in all this other busyness that we think is going to come not realizing that your kids grow with you and so your busyness will change and will ebb and flow. I think also many moms who have started out in the public school and have transitioned to homeschooling will confess to actually being less busy. The busy that they do have in their lives of homeschooling is actually a busyness of their own choosing. What I mean by that, when you have kids in the public school, you think, “Oh, somebody else is teaching them and then they come home.” What happens when they come home is you’re doing homework with them for hours after school. This is homework at the end of the day when you are tired and you are spent, you have no more gas in the tank, you are having to tutor to someone else’s teaching style and ways of teaching like common core math. You are actually proactively teaching and not having to reactively retrain. You get to teach them regular old math or whatever it is you want to teach versus the way somebody else is wanting them to learn, and you get to have a long runway of learning right alongside them. You get to start out with the basic fact and add on to the next fact. You’re not just thrown into the deep end having to remember all of these things that it’s been years since you’ve learned. I think sometimes we can look at homeschooling and think, “I can’t do that, that will make me so much more busy than I already am now.” I would argue that it’s the opposite. It’s when you have your kids in school and you’re racing out the door to get them to school or to pick them up from after-school activities, bundling up all of your younger ones, waking them up from naps to go pick up your older ones, whatever, all the chaos that happens when you have to live half of your life outside of your house, I think that’s a different kind of busy. It’s a busy of not your choosing."

Apr 17, 202341:52
Homeschooling Without the Overwhelm (with Tiffany Jefferson)

Homeschooling Without the Overwhelm (with Tiffany Jefferson)

What a delight to chat with Tiffany Jefferson in today’s Homeschool Conversations episode. We hear how God took a young woman who never wanted to have children and made her a joyful homeschooling mother of ten! Tiffany has practical tips for other homeschool moms, and a unique perspective that is sure to encourage you regardless of your season of homeschooling life.


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Here an excerpt from my homeschooling chat with Tiffany:

"While I agree with the necessity of preparing our homes to house the "operations" if you will of educating our children, the most important thing we can prepare is our own hearts, in daily communion with the Lord through prayer and time in the scriptures. This enables us to face the challenges of parenting and teaching our children while bearing with them in their immaturity, and ours, while we are growing up into Christ.

With that perspective of truth, what that helps us to do is that when we are squeezed-- If we're putting scripture in, we're meditating on His word then when we're squeezed, it's the word that's going to come out. Now I'm not saying that we're going to do it perfectly and that's when we repent. In light of that, here are some other practical things. Pray not only for your children but with your children. Find simple ways to incorporate worship and devotion of some sort into your school day. Time together with Christ at the center is really transformational in our days. Even if it doesn't seem like it right at the beginning, even if the body language of children, they're sulky and they're grumpy, do it anyway. Do it anyway. Prepare as much as you can the day before. Gather all the necessary supplies for each day, your lesson planner or your books, and corral them into one spot, whether that's a basket of bookshelf, these fancy rolling carts that they have now, put everything together. It is a challenge to be-- You think you're ready to start and then you don't have this, and you don't have that. You're up and back and forth from wherever you're doing your lessons, and then you've lost your children's attention. I don't know about anybody else but that can be trying to herd cats after you've had your moment of going back and forth trying to find the things that you need. Also, remember your why. Why are we doing this? I have found that remembering why I'm doing this, has helped to serve as an anchor for when I felt like I couldn't do it anymore. That why then serves as the baseline for what we do each day, what we do each week, what we're giving our time to. Last thing, super practical, just write your lessons in pencil or erasable ink so that you can make changes. Cross things out, circle something you didn't get to today and move it to the next day or move it to next week, and carefully consider your season. You're talking about littles and having a lot of littles and those little years, they're physically taxing. We have to lean into the fact that not every opportunity is an opportunity for now. The right thing at the wrong time quickly turns into the wrong thing."

Apr 03, 202340:06
Natural Philosophy: Recovering A Natural Science And Christian Pedagogy (With Ravi Jain)
Mar 20, 202301:09:02
Run a Business, Homeschool the Kids, and Keep your Sanity (with Jodie Perry)
Mar 06, 202333:59
Stories and Sanctified Imaginations (with S. D. Smith)
Feb 20, 202358:54
Classical Conversations and Couch Schooling (with Charity Miner)
Feb 06, 202350:38
Equipping our Children for Cultural Engagement (with Kelsey Reed)
Jan 30, 202336:47
Knowing by Heart: the Powerful Beauty of Memory Work (with Andrew Pudewa)
Jan 23, 202301:12:09
Listener Q&A: We're BACK with Season 7 (with special guest cohost)

Listener Q&A: We're BACK with Season 7 (with special guest cohost)

Hurray, we're back with season 7! You won't want to miss a single episode, so be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever you're listening. Thanks to my daughter Emma for being a fabulous co-host!

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Jan 09, 202352:53
Advent Morning Time (with Holly Lee)

Advent Morning Time (with Holly Lee)

There are so many good things to enjoy in a homeschool at Christmas time, and Holly Lee is here to give tips and encouragement for your Advent Morning Time!

Holly Lee is a homeschooling mother of three and operates My Little Brick Schoolhouse, a blog offering homeschooling support and academic resources, specifically, booklists.  A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an educator who served four years in Durham and Wake County’s public schools, and now a Charlotte Mason and classical homeschool enthusiast, Holly lives in Wilson, North Carolina with her husband and rambunctious redheads.

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Dec 07, 202219:22
Christmas Traditions: Peace Apples (in both English and Spanish)

Christmas Traditions: Peace Apples (in both English and Spanish)

Rachel from Seven in All brings a special bilingual contribution to our Advent audioblog series! Listen as she discusses the Christmas tradition of Peace Apples, first in English and then in Spanish.

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Rachel was homeschooled from PreK through 12th grade, but apparently that wasn’t enough. Today, she’s a second-generation homeschooler who also runs a Youtube channel, Seven in All, where she talks about practical recommendations and resources for building a joy-filled homeschool. She’s also a homeschool curriculum writer, who, after writing content for larger curriculum companies, has launched her own site where she sells affordable homeschool resources, in multiple languages (mainly English and Spanish, with hopes of more Mandarin Chinese offerings in the future!). You can find her on Instagram @SevenInAllFamily

Don't miss my previous Homeschool Conversations episode with Rachel, "Multilingual, Multicultural, Multigenerational Homeschooling": https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/rachel-seven-in-all/

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Dec 05, 202207:03
The Risk of Birth by Madeleine L'Engle (with Missy Andrews)

The Risk of Birth by Madeleine L'Engle (with Missy Andrews)

This week's special Advent audioblog episode includes "The Risk of Birth" by Madeleine L'Engle alongside reflections from Missy Andrews.

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Missy Andrews is co-director of the Center for Literary Education and a retired homeschooling mother of six. Her books include Teaching the Classics: A Socratic Method for Literary Education, Wild Bells: A Literary Advent, and My Divine Comedy: A Mother’s Homeschooling Journey. Missy earned her BA in English from Hillsdale College and her MA in imaginative literature from Harrison Middleton University. She and her husband Adam live on a mountaintop in Northeast Washington, where she collects children’s books and reads and reads and reads.

The Center for Lit membership site, The Pelican Society, offers live events, teacher guides for literary classics, audio books, product discounts and other benefits at www.pelicansociety.com

Don't miss my previous Homeschool Conversations interview with Missy, "Identity, Grace, and a Literary Life": https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/missy-andrews-center-for-lit-interview/

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Nov 30, 202206:13
The Light Before Christmas (with Marty Machowski)

The Light Before Christmas (with Marty Machowski)

Marty Machowski's new 4-week Advent Devotional, The Light Before Christmas, combines devotions on the theme of light and darkness with the story of eleven-year-old Mia and her grandmother as they prepare for Christmas. Grandma loves to share her faith, especially at Christmas time, and although she is blind, she can see the light of Jesus shining bright and helps Mia—and children of all ages—to do the same.

In this week's special bonus Advent episode, Pastor Machowski himself reads us chapter 1 of his new book! This is an episode to enjoy with your kids for sure. Click here to add this book to your family's shelf this Christmas season!

Every year, Mia loves to spend the month of December with Grandma getting ready for Christmas. This year, they read a special devotional, The Light Before Christmas, together. Machowski brings families into their devotional time, sharing the story of Christmas. Through a Bible study of light and darkness, readers will discover how the theme of light weaves its way through the Christmas story and God’s plan of salvation.

The Light Before Christmas contains thirteen devotionals—three for each of the four weeks of Advent and one more for Christmas. Each devotional includes a Scripture for the day, an object lesson, a question to discuss as a family, a song to sing together, and a prayer. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology/list/C77M7JVCMS0W?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

My previous podcast interview with Marty Machowski: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/wonderfull-marty-machowski/

Find more homeschool family Advent and Christmas resources here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/advent/

Nov 28, 202211:40
Reading with Friends: Hosting a Book Club In Real Life (with Karoline Strickland)
Nov 21, 202248:46
Christmas Music Around the World (with Mary Prather)
Nov 14, 202222:22
Exuberant, Joyful Homeschooling (with Kia Roy)
Nov 07, 202201:08:51
Church History (with special guests from the Kids Talk Church History podcast)
Oct 31, 202229:19
Plutarch for the Homeschool Family (with Dawn Duran)
Oct 24, 202256:51
Imagination & Baby Steps in Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (with JoAnn Hallum)

Imagination & Baby Steps in Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (with JoAnn Hallum)

Are you interested in Charlotte Mason home education, but you're not sure if that works for real-life homeschool moms? JoAnn Hallum is one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram. Her beautiful words, hysterical stories, and real-life reminders of what is truly important always make me think and make me smile. She likes to remind me that she's a writer, not a podcaster, but I think you're going to definitely want to hear more from her after you listen to this conversation! No wonder Mariel told me that JoAnn needed to be next on my list of podcast guests!

Full transcript and Show Notes: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/joann-hallum/

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Oct 17, 202228:59
Reading, Writing, and Making Connections: Homeschooling High School English (with Betsy Farquhar)
Oct 10, 202238:37