Welcome to the Greatest Hits series! In this episode, we're revisiting my interview with Ryan and Kristy Sorrels who are self-proclaimed as "not your typical homeschool parents". ____________________________ What makes a good homeschool parent? Do you need to have a certain type of personality to teach your children at home? Ryan and Kristy Sorrels answer those questions and more as they share how they homeschool their three children with a literature based approach. On this episode, you'll hear...
Dec 15, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 93
To end the year, we’re replaying some of the greatest hits of the podcast! In this episode, Carole shares her stack of Christmas books. This is a replay of episode 38. ______________________________ This is the time of year when our hearts desire what is real, what is valuable, and what is meaningful. At this time, I always climb up on a step stool to the top of the bookcase in the dining room and pull down a stack of what I call “the Christmas books.” Over the years I have read these out loud a...
Dec 08, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 92
In this episode, Carole talks with her friend, Ann Storms, about her own personal story regarding covenant. Carole shares about how the Word of God sustained her through trying circumstances, the hope she had for her husband over their many years apart, and advice for others who have walked through difficult marriages. May you be encouraged to live for the glory of God! If you are interested in talking with Carole, you can book a consulting appointment with her. She has a masters in education an...
Dec 01, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Have you heard of The Wade Center? The Wade Center, located on Wheaton College’s campus, houses the works of seven British authors: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams. In this episode, Marge Mead shares about what they have at the Wade Center, and why I encourage every literary family to visit! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschoo...
Nov 24, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Dr. Jerry Root is back on the podcast! This time, he talks about the influence C.S. Lewis has had on his spiritual formation. You’ll find yourself wanting to read more Lewis after listening! In this episode, you’ll hear about: Dr. Root’s personal faith journey How Dr. Root met C.S. Lewis The first Lewis book he read Wise words about what you learn in college The literary value of the Bible Forgotten medieval literature How reading Lewis leads to reading other literature Where to start in reading...
Nov 17, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 89
In this episode, Carole talks with a man renown for his teaching on evangelism, Dr. Jerry Root. He has been a professor at Wheaton College for many decades, and left an indelible mark upon many lives. Dr. Root shares his passion for sharing God’s heart with the world in really practical ways. May you be inspired to share God’s love with the people you know who are lost! To book an appointment with Carole, click HERE . Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podc...
Nov 10, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Are you coming into the adolescent years with your children? Kevin and Karen Miller give us their best advice for parents raising teens: "Work on yourself!" Though it might seem like impractical advice at first, they found it to be the most helpful as they raised their own children. In this episode, you'll hear about: what it means to work on yourself being afraid of how your teen will turn out living together with teens in an understanding way thriving with your adolescence the launching years ...
Nov 03, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 87
In this episode, I'm joined by my life coach, Karen Miller. In a recent consultation, she gave me a list of self-care tips, and I wanted her to share them with you too! Listen in to hear about: mom guilt tips for surviving and thriving as parents the value of date night how to stay connected to Jesus the difference between a child-centered home and Christ-centered home a tip for simplifying kids' activities the need for a daily rest time why you need a silent retreat how to exercise with your ch...
Oct 27, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 86
I'm joined again by Chelsea Jacobs in part two of our conversation. In this episode, we explore the wide world of children's literature. Listen in as we talk about using books to share the world with our children. You'll hear about: a biblical perspective on diversity books to share the world with your children how to integrate other cultures into our lives the power of bonding with literary characters our favorite books for raising globally minded children holding the tension of different persp...
Oct 18, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 85
I'm honored to have a long-time friend on the podcast today! Chelsea Jacobs and her husband, Mark, live in Dallas and have four children. Their family's story is fascinating, hard, sad, yet joyful. I want you to hear it! Listen in. In this episode, you'll hear about: how God used a tragedy to make Chelsea brave how the Jacobs began homeschooling their family's adoption story the freedom homeschooling gave them to travel what Chelsea loves most about homeschooling Chelsea's advice for those consi...
Oct 11, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 84
I'm joined by Greta Eskridge, author of Adventuring Together, to talk about how to navigate technology with teens and protect them from pornography. In this episode, you'll hear about: connecting with your children through books and adventure technology as a loaded gun the need to be proactive about technology walking with children through hurt giving kids a foundation for real connection and relationship having courage to be brave and not compromise Click HERE to register for upcoming seminars....
Oct 06, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Are you frustrated with your news intake? In a world where so much news is available, it can be overwhelming! My new friend, Rachel Reeves, recently began sharing headlines on her Instagram stories to help folks engage with current events in a way that isn't overwhelming. Rachel helps her followers find a balance to walk the line of exposing children to current events while also protecting them from what is outside their realm of understanding. In this episode, you'll hear about: ways to share t...
Sep 29, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 82
In this episode, I'm back with Dr. Bill Sears. He shares from his wealth of knowledge and experience as a pediatrician. You don't want to miss it! We talk about: the brain's need for natural light what Dr. Sears tells brand new parents omega 3s during pregnancy must-have foods baby's first foods the need to shape young tastes four tools to help your children succeed the neurological power of prayer You can now book consulting appointments online! Click HERE to look at the calendar and choose a d...
Sep 22, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 81
In this episode, I'm joined by a self-proclaimed small town doc in California, Dr. William Sears. We met when my son was four years old and have been friends ever since. Bill and his wife, Martha, have written forty-five books on the topics of parenting, nutrition, healthy aging, and more. You'll hear about: Dr. Sears' take on lifestyle medicine his idea of pre-loading their bodies a new book, Conquer Your Cancer why health begins in the brain the importance of omega 3s why Dr. Sears calls child...
Sep 15, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 80
This week, I'm back with Bruce and Sonya Manson for part two of our conversation. The Mansons have attended my seminars in California for years and years. They are amazing veteran homeschoolers! In this episode, we talk about their family's most treasured books and the way literature has impacted them over the years. You'll hear about: making children lovers of books the power of biography missionary stories service projects how my method informed the way Bruce taught in the public school why do...
Sep 08, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 79
* Early bird registry for the upcoming webinar ends today, 9/1! Click HERE to register. I've known Bruce and Sonya Manson for a few decades now. We met in preschool!! ;-) Bruce is a public school teacher who's own children are homeschooled! I love the Manson's perspective. They have truly drunk the kool-aid of my literature based approach to education. You'll hear about the Manson's children's different journeys. They've graduated four of their eight children using my methods from the very begin...
Sep 01, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 78
If you've been around for any length of time, you've probably heard me talk about getting your children outside. I'm very passionate about children spending lots of time outdoors! It's often the remedy to many ills. However, it's not always easy to get kids outside and sometimes requires creativity. This conversation with Jesse and Rachel Winchester will inspire you to build your family culture around time spent outdoors! Hear more from Rachel and Jesse Winchester in episodes 16 and 40. For a li...
Aug 25, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 77
In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Gikas, a co-founder and co-director of The Verses Project. His heart is to write music for the Church to sing the Scriptures. I was so blessed by talking with Ryan about their ministry. Be sure to download The Verses Project’s new app that makes it super easy to memorize scripture to great music! Click HERE to register for my upcoming webinar on September 11th! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the...
Aug 18, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 76
If you have heard my philosophy, you know I strongly emphasize history. In teaching children chronologically through history, a timeline is especially helpful. Very often in the seminars I teach, it becomes difficult to talk at length about history timelines. This episode covers my general approach to history, why I recommend creating history timelines with your children, and my tips and tricks to timelines. Click HERE for the show notes. Click HERE to learn more about my retreat space, Sabbath ...
Aug 11, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Do you have or know a child with special needs? Whether visible or a hidden disability, each has its own challenge. We want to see the Church be a place of belonging for all. In this episode, I talk to Sandy Hay about the indispensable among us. Sandy offers help and encouragement for everyone in the Body of Christ to think of disability as biblically normative and transformative. Click HERE for links to websites and resources mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to book a consulting appointmen...
Aug 04, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 74
The proof of the pudding is in the eating, isn't it? That is why I love to hear from students who were homeschooled using my methods, because they are the most amazing people you will ever meet! In this episode, I talk with Sienna DeMoss who recently graduated from Liberty University. Sienna shares her educational experience being homeschooled using my approach. I know you will find her to be absolutely delightful. From my conversation with Sienna, you'll hear what it really takes to prepare chi...
Jul 28, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In this episode, I'm joined by Kevin Sutton at Coldwater Foundation once again. You'll hear more about Kevin's story, how the wilderness provides opportunities for spiritual formation, and some of the programs Coldwater offers. I've interviewed Kevin twice before in episodes 14 and 71. To learn more about Coldwater, click HERE . Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating an...
Jul 21, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Kevin Sutton runs Coldwater on Mink Lake in Minnesota. Coldwater's wilderness program uses outdoor experiences to promote life change and maturity. I talk with Kevin about experiential learning in the wilderness and why I think everyone needs to experience Coldwater. You're going to love Kevin and the Coldwater Foundation! Learn more about Coldwater HERE . Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with o...
Jul 14, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Generally I like to read old books that have stood the test of time, but I make an exception for Leif Enger. In this episode, I share about his books and why you should read them! Enjoy the show? Leave a rating and review! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out! Mentioned in this episode: Frank...
Jul 07, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 70
In this episode, I want to introduce you to a man who was a modern-day prophet, Keith Green. When our son was a little boy, I used to clean to Keith Green's music blaring. He was a brilliant pianist and a prolific songwriter. I hope you'll listen to his music and share it with your children! You'll be forever changed. To book an appointment with Carole Joy Seid, click HERE . For information about upcoming seminars, click HERE . Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made S...
Jun 30, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 69
It always opens up a can of delicious worms to hear what people are reading! What we read shapes who we are, and I wanted to give you a little update on what is on my nightstand these days. If you want to hear past episodes about books on my nightstand, check out episodes #5, #29, and #47! Click HERE for the full list of books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE for more info on Sabbath Rest! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the m...
Jun 23, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 68
In this episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite illustrators in the whole world: Barbara Cooney! I'll share how Barbara Cooney came into my life, my favorite of her books, and more about the artist. Click HERE for a list of books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE for more info on consulting. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. T...
Jun 16, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 67
In this episode, I’d like to introduce you to a woman who I consider a bestie. She has written some of my very favorite books, among them: the Mitford series. Meet Jan Karon. If you are wishing for a vacation this summer, pick up one of her books. You will be so glad you did! I am always refreshed and delighted by her stories! For a complete list of the books mentioned in this episode, visit my website HERE . For more information on consulting, click HERE . Send us a Text Message. What do you lo...
Jun 09, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 66
You may remember Ryan and Kristi Sorrels from their interview in the early days of the podcast (episode 4). In this episode, I’m back with the Sorrels to talk with them about how they navigate screens with their young children. What you’ll hear in this episode: How Ryan and Kristi decided early on to not let their parenting be defined by screens Drastic measures they took early on Resources that helped them The driving goal for boundaries around screens If you enjoy this podcast, leave a rating ...
Jun 02, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 65
I'm always looking for issues that are road blocks in children's lives in terms of development and learning. In this episode, Becky Blair talks with me about her family's journey in dealing with mold and the setbacks it caused in her own children's development and learning. Even if this topic is not on your radar, you might be surprised at the various ways it manifests itself in the body. Whether you are dealing with this issue or not, the information Becky shares is so valuable in building up o...
May 26, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 64
