Few books had such a profound impact in my childhood as the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. Anne’s passionate curiosity and wonder-filled approach to the world around her, fierce loyalty, and delightful imagination continue to delight readers of all ages. So I was beyond excited for the opportunity to chat with author and publisher Katie Stewart. Katie is a fellow Anne-lover who recently published an annotated edition of Anne of Green Gables , bringing Anne to a new generation o...
Aug 28, 2023•44 min
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 aw...
Aug 21, 2023•54 min•Season 8Ep. 1
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 humil...
Jul 31, 2023•11 min
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 si...
Jul 24, 2023•53 min
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 ...
Jul 17, 2023•18 min
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 ma...
Jul 10, 2023•17 min
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...
Jul 03, 2023•13 min
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: Humili...
Jun 26, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Nothing is more important for the Christian homeschool mom than to meditate on God’s Word. But how do we prioritize time with the Lord and Scripture memory in the middle of an often overwhelming homeschool life ? And how can we easily include Bible memorization in the homeschool day with our kids? Today’s Homeschool Conversations guest, Katherine Pittman, has some much-needed encouragement and practical tips for us today! You’ll leave filled with a love and desire for more of God’s Word! Read, w...
Jun 12, 2023•42 min•Season 7Ep. 12
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,...
Jun 05, 2023•42 min
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 contribut...
Jun 01, 2023•47 min
What a delight to have Elsie Iudicello on today's podcast episode! Elsie is a homesteading, homemaking, homeschool mom of four pursuing a classical Charlotte Mason home education in Florida. You may also recognize her from her writings and participation in the Wild and Free homeschool community. We discuss the value of being connected to the land, the challenges that can arise from homeschooling, the purpose of education, and more. It is an encouraging, inspiring conversation you won't want to m...
May 29, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 10
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 ch...
May 22, 2023•31 min
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...
May 15, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 10
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 transcri...
May 01, 2023•50 min•Season 7Ep. 9
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://...
Apr 17, 2023•42 min•Season 7Ep. 8
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. Show notes/Transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/tiffany-jefferson/ How to leave a podcast review : https://youtu.be/4DEv...
Apr 03, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 7
When one of the authors of your favorite book on Christian Classical education agrees to come on the podcast, it just might be the most exciting moment of the year! Ravi Jain joins us this week to discuss a distinctively Christian classical perspective on natural philosophy and how it relates to the liberal arts . It’s filled with challenging ideas and practical application. If you are at all classically-curious, this is a homeschool conversation you won’t want to miss! Show notes/Transcript: ht...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 6
More and more moms are combining work and homeschooling, and sometimes it's a struggle to balance the responsibilities of business and homeschool, not to mention the rest of life! Jodie Perry from LifeUnboxed.Blog joins us in today's episode to discuss homeschool momtrepeneur life. Her tips and advice are sure to be an encouragement to many! Show notes and complete transcript : https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/jodie-perry/ Grab my FREE Homeschool Planning Guide : https://www.humilityanddoxolo...
Mar 06, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 5
If the phrase #rabbitswithswords means anything to you or your children, you're going to be super excited about today's homeschool conversation with author S. D. (Sam) Smith! Sam and I had a wonderful conversation on the role of story in the life of the Christian, the power of imagination, the goal of art (hint- it's not self-expression), and more. What a joyful, encouraging conversation! Show notes & transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/sam-smith Check out Sam's books: https://ww...
Feb 20, 2023•59 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Today's guest is one of my real-life local friends, Charity Miner. She is the mom of 3 teens who've enjoyed homeschooling with Classical Conversations, including one who is graduating this year. Charity likes to be your homeschool big sister, and her perspectives on couch schooling, homeschooling a neurodiverse child, and the end goal of Classical education are sure to encourage and inspire you! Show notes and transcript: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/charity-miner Thank you for podcast sp...
Feb 06, 2023•51 min•Season 7Ep. 3
As Christian homeschool parents, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant onslaught of news and cultural issues our families and children face each day. How can we equip our children to engage with the culture in a way that rests in the Truth of Scripture and confidence in the character of God? How can we teach them to think through culture with calm discernment, not anxiety? Kelsey Reed is the news coach with God's WORLD News, and she joins us on this podcast bonus episode to share her vi...
Jan 30, 2023•37 min
Might it be possible that something that seems the least practical might actually have the most value in your homeschool? Listen to my conversation with Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing and learn how the practice of memory work can be transformative, nourishing the souls in your home! Show notes and complete transcript : https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/andrew-pudewa Thank you to podcast sponsor All About Learning Press. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/aar-p...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 2
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! Thank you to Podcast Sponsor All About Learning Press ! Click here to learn more : https://bit.ly/reading-and-spelling Links to things discussed in this episode: Previous Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology podcast episodes : https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschoo...
Jan 09, 2023•53 min•Season 7Ep. 1
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 a...
Dec 07, 2022•19 min
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. Get your own copy of Rachel's Christmas Calendar: In English: https://www.wheredyoulearnthat.com/shop/p/christmas-calendar-bundle-english In Spanish: https://www.wheredyoulearnthat.com/shop/p/calendario-navideo-bundle-spanish Rachel was homeschooled from PreK through 12th grade, but apparently that ...
Dec 05, 2022•7 min
This week's special Advent audioblog episode includes "The Risk of Birth" by Madeleine L'Engle alongside reflections from Missy Andrews. Get your own copy of Wild Bells: A Literary Advent : https://www.centerforlit.com/catalogue/2019/2/4/wild-bells-a-literary-advent 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 Di...
Nov 30, 2022•6 min
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...
Nov 28, 2022•12 min
What a joy to talk to one of my oldest friends, fellow second-generation homeschooler, and local book club leader in today's Homeschool Conversations episode! If you've been following me on Instagram this year, you know I've been sharing what I've been reading lately . Many of those titles come from my monthly in-person book club! If you've wished you had something like that in your life, listen to today's episode for practical tips and encouragement from my dear friend, Karoline Strickland! Sho...
Nov 21, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Mary Prather from SQUILT and Homegrown Learners joins me today to discuss Christmas music and traditions from around the world . It's a special bonus episode to get us excited and prepared for the upcoming Advent season in our homeschools. Be sure you're subscribed to "Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology" wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss the special Advent Audioblog season that will start after Thanksgiving ! I have some fabulous guests you will not want to miss! ...
Nov 14, 2022•22 min
