Many moms are finding themselves in the position of homeschooling AND working from home. Whether your kids were in school and you never expected to be homeschooling OR you were homeschooling and are now finding the need for a second income, you are likely facing challenges and could use some encouragement! Today I am having a great conversation with another homeschool mom who works from home and shares some practical ways to keep perspective so we can steward our time well. Dr. Jenn Murff has be...
Nov 23, 2020•57 min•Ep. 175
Welcome to another episode in my devotional series, Grace for a Mom's Heart! These are short podcasts (less than 10 minutes) created to help moms stay in the Word of God, especially on those days where quiet time may simply not have happened! Hands can stay busy while hearts meditate on Him! In a culture of consumerism, contentment is not a popular topic, but oh the joy and peace that comes with the heart that finds it! (Please check out my devotional on Amazon: Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart...
Nov 20, 2020•8 min•Ep. 178
Welcome to my On the Porch podcast series! God put this on my heart to record BEFORE the elections. This is not a political post, but God often uses such circumstances to reveal Himself to us. In a world where truth seems to be elusive and hope can quickly give way to fear, God gives us everything we need for life and godliness! We CAN remain stable in spite of the storms surging all around us! I hope that as you listen, you find encouragement and hope that anchors your soul as you walk the jour...
Nov 13, 2020•46 min•Ep. 177
Welcome to my devotional podcast series created just for busy moms like you! Today's topic is loneliness and it must be one that needs to be heard because I had all kinds of obstacles trying to get it recorded! I love these little devotionals because there is so much packed in a less than 10 podcast! Don't forget to check out the hard copy or Kindle version of Unhurried Grace on Amazon so you can have all 31 devotionals at your fingertips!
Nov 09, 2020•8 min•Ep. 176
Welcome to my new podcast series: On the Porch! So many moms have told me that they would love to have a chat on my front porch, so I decided to start a series that would look as much like that as possible! It's a place where I can share my heart on a variety of topics that are on your heart. I love talking about motherhood and homeschooling, but God often lays other things on my heart and I want the freedom to be able to speak on those topics that are time-sensitive or that God is compelling me...
Nov 06, 2020•56 min•Ep. 174
Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom's Heart! (Couldn't we all use a little more grace?) As humans, we are fickle. We forget-often and quickly. But it's the remembering that breathes fresh life into our faith! When we can so our hearts down, close our eyes, and think about what we felt when God met us at the place of our deepest need, we begin to sense something rising up within us that moves us toward trusting Him again for our current needs. Listen in to this short podcast and find encour...
Nov 02, 2020•11 min•Ep. 173
Having eight kids in 13 years, I often found it difficult to pay too much attention to the area of mom care. I often felt guilty about not putting everyone else first, but what I discovered was that taking care of myself was an investment in more than just me. Listen in to this short devotional from my book Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart (Amazon) as we look at the deeper reason it's so important to take care of ourselves!
Oct 28, 2020•15 min•Ep. 172
I'm talking with Eryn Lynum, a homeschooling mama of four. When she’s not teaching her kiddoes, she works as the content creator and publicist for Scripture Lullabies, a company producing high-quality, powerfully peaceful music inspired by the Word of God. Eryn is also author of the book 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting! Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast: The Unhurried Homeschooler (Amazon) Our Website: www.Scripture-Lullabies.com Streaming: https://scriptu...
Oct 27, 2020•48 min•Ep. 169
Over our 25 years of homeschooling, getting a good start in the mornings has been key to remaining intentional throughout the day. However, what do we want that good start to look like? Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to build relationships and relationships are key to everything else that happens in the family unit, including education. You may have heard the term "morning basket" and wondered what it was, how it works, and why SO many moms are choosing to use it? Pam Barnhill is a ho...
Oct 23, 2020•47 min•Ep. 167
Welcome to my short devotional, Grace for a Mom's Heart, read from my devotional, Unhurried Grace for Mom's Heart-31 Days in God's Word (available on Amazon)! Today we are talking about waiting patiently for HIm. We are constantly being told that we must be self-reliant, independent, and self-made, but we were never meant to work independently from God. God's design is so much better. Listen in and have your heart encouraged! Resource mentioned in the podcast: https://scripture-lullabies.com/...
Oct 19, 2020•10 min•Ep. 171
Whether or not you are new to homeschooling or not, it’s quite possible that you may be wondering if you’re ruining your child. I’ve got news for you, you’re not the first homeschool mom to have those thoughts and you certainly won’t be the last! I talk to homeschool moms who have a Ph.D. and moms who dropped out of high school and every one of them struggles with this at one time or another! Today I’m going to be having a conversation with my good friend, Sherri Seligson. We have spoken at seve...
Oct 15, 2020•55 min•Ep. 170
In all the blustering on the news and social media, I hear very little about how the many things happening around us are affecting our children. I have to ask myself WHY? Why are the children being ignored? Homeschooling may allow our kids to be protected from a certain amount that’s going on, but I care about other people’s children as well and so do other homeschoolers that I know. I’ve been a mom for over 29 years (8 kids) and I am appalled at what is being taken away from the next generation...
Oct 14, 2020•18 min•Ep. 168
Bullying. It's real and yes, it happens even amongst homeschoolers. It can happen in co-ops, at church, with friends and online. It's imperative that we equip our kids (and ourselves) for these inevitable situations. Let's face it, our kids are not growing up in a kind world. Quite possibly, bullying might be one of the main reasons you pulled your kids out of public school and now you're wondering how to walk alongside your child in the path to healing. Whatever the reason is that you are here,...
Oct 07, 2020•55 min•Ep. 165
Welcome to another episode in my series, The Homeschool LIfe where I tackle commonly asked questions or frequent concerns parents have about the homeschool life! Today I'm sharing one of the most effective parenting tools I have used over my almost 30 years as a mom to eight kids! I often say that homeschooling is an extension of parenting. I also encourage moms to be parent FIRST (teacher second) because the nurturing nature of a mom is what is most tuned into the whole child. Listening to our ...
Oct 05, 2020•30 min•Ep. 166
I'm pretty sure that I am not the only mom out there who has found managing screentime with my kids incredibly frustrating at times! Many moms have reached out to me on this topic. I can share my own experience and how our family handled it, but I decided it was time to bring in an expert that could bring even more clarity! Leah Neiman is that expert! We all know that technology is here to stay and today's conversation is both refreshing and encouraging as Leah shares how to take a positive appr...
Sep 30, 2020•48 min•Ep. 164
Welcome to my series called The Homeschool Life where I tackle one topic or commonly asked question per week based on my 25 years of homeschooling experience with 8 kids. Today I'm talking about finding rhythm in your homeschool day because it really does matter. It can mean the difference between feeling stressed and actually enjoying these years with your kids. Finding rhythm help tremendously in building a strong family and homeschool life! Today I define what rhythm is, why it's important, a...
Sep 25, 2020•26 min•Ep. 163
Pornography is essentially a hijacking of God's design. Unfortunately, it's a very real struggle for 70% of men and 33% of women, even those who attend church. 56% of divorces list pornography as one of the causes. The average age that a child is exposed to pornography for the first time is 8-13 years old. So how do we protect our kids while still preserving their innocence? Today I am having a great conversation with Sam Black from Covenant Eyes as he shares effective tools to remove ignorance ...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 162
I talk to moms all the time and the most frequent concern/misconception is that they are not "qualified" to teach their children. It doesn't seem to matter if they have a degree or dropped out of high school, they share this same fear. Today I'm going to help dispel that myth so you can homeschool with more confidence! This is the third in my new series called The Homeschool Life! Each week I address one commonly asked question or topic on homeschooling based on 25 years experience homeschooling...
Sep 21, 2020•31 min•Ep. 161
I'm excited to be offering a new podcast series called The Homeschool Life! Each week I will spend 15-30 minutes tackling ONE specific question or topic related to homeschooling and/or living the homeschool life. Experience from 25 years of homeschooling eight kids shared in short podcasts...perfect for moms! Too many adults have forgotten the crucial role that childhood plays in our kids' development. Children deserve a childhood. It is a gift from God, but one that only WE can give them! Liste...
Sep 16, 2020•15 min•Ep. 160
When we decide to homeschool, it's because we really want to do right by our kids, but often we are filled with fear and trepidation. What if I told you that it's possible to learn to walk this journey with courage! Jamie Erickson, homeschooling mom of 5 and author of Homeschool Bravely is sharing her heart today answering questions like: Why is it necessary and healthy for homeschooling moms to acknowledge their limitations? Why is there so much fear surrounding the choice to homeschool and is ...
Sep 14, 2020•45 min•Ep. 159
I'm really excited to be starting a new podcast series called The Homeschool Life! Each week I will be addressing one commonly asked question or topic on homeschooling based on my 25 years experience homeschooling 8 kids from the beginning! These podcasts will be shorter in length, perfect for busy moms! Today I am talking about when life gets messy. How do we reconcile that with living the homeschool life? Are we short-changing our kids because things feel chaotic? How might the messiness of li...
Sep 08, 2020•36 min•Ep. 158
What do you do when a friend, relative, or stranger hassles you about the decisions you've made for your children? Today we are talking about why you can walk in freedom from people-pleasing! Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share so...
Aug 26, 2020•8 min•Ep. 156
We all long for peace, but where can peace be consistently found? Today we are talking about finding peace by trusting in the goodness of God! Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my own heart as written in my de...
Aug 24, 2020•7 min•Ep. 155
It's not uncommon to feel powerless in many situations and relationships. So what should we do when we feel powerless? Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my own heart as written in my devotional. I will ask som...
Aug 19, 2020•7 min•Ep. 157
Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! What can we do when we feel powerless? Today we are digging into Proverbs 3:1-6 and talking about power over fear! In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my own heart as written in my devotional. I will ask some qu...
Aug 17, 2020•6 min•Ep. 154
Have you ever wondered how in the world God can redeem even the worst days and how we can best walk out our faith with our kids? Join me today as we focus on the simple yet profound impact of being cross-centered. Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture pas...
Aug 12, 2020•8 min•Ep. 153
Have you ever been completely thrown off by other people's opinions when it comes to raising or homeschool your kids? Join me today for a word of encouragement from God's heart to yours! Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some th...
Aug 10, 2020•7 min•Ep. 152
As moms, we are busy, but is busyness where we find our identity? Listen in as we are reminded what it looks like to work from a place of rest Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I ’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my own heart as written in my d...
Aug 04, 2020•6 min•Ep. 151
Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes to raise your kids to adulthood, much less homeschool them? Listen in to be reminded of God’s perspective on our limitations! Welcome to my devotional, Grace for a Mom’s Heart! In the weeks ahead, I will be reading from my devotional Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart-31 Days in God’s Word (available on Amazon *aff link)) Each devotional is less than 10 minutes long. I’ll start by reading a short scripture passage and then share some thoughts from my o...
Jul 30, 2020•7 min•Ep. 150
Homeschooling can feel daunting at first, but as a homeschooling mom to 8 kids (7 graduated so far), I want to bring you some simple encouragement that will help you keep a clear head and heart so you can actually ENJOY these years with your kids! It's imperative that we know our WHYS for homeschooling. It's the only way we can prioritize and then hone in on how we want to approach this journey. You really don't have to spend 8 hours a day schooling your kids because homeschooling is both effect...
Jul 28, 2020•50 min•Ep. 148
