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For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.
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It’s nice to hear parents say they’re actually enjoying homeschooling their high schoolers, isn’t it?! Today, we continue our conversation with the Francis family and focus on the high school years. Doors have opened to deeper conversations, stronger relationships, and important opportunities to foster what makes each of their teenagers unique. This episode is especially for parents who are wondering whether to continue homeschooling through the teen years, with practical insight into helping children explore their interests and prepare for what comes next.RESOURCES+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSHMS Essentials BundleMentioned in this episode:Pick up a copy of Church History for Everyone at your favorite bookstore or click the link to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway Plus account. Church History for Everyone
What happens when a family leaves traditional schooling to build a gospel-centered homeschool? In part one of our two-episode conversation, we explore the Francis family’s journey from private Christian school to homeschooling their seven children across a wide range of ages. They wanted more room for creativity, to let each child learn at their own pace, and to foster their kids' love of the outdoors despite the financial challenges of becoming a single-income family. Following the Lord’s leading into homeschooling has been a blessing! Join us!RESOURCES+Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestCONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSNat Theo Podcast Nature Lessons Rooted in the BibleMentioned in this episode:10 Questions Series From Crossway
In part 2 of our episode from the archive, we continue hearing from Missionary Betsy Hake. The conversation explores healing, leadership, and God’s work through the Jericho ministry in Honduras. Betsy shares how her illness led to deeper surrender, honest reflection, and a willingness to empower gifted leaders. She also tells the remarkable story behind her book, The Road to Jericho, and offers practical encouragement for sharing the gospel with confidence.If you’d like to hear more from Betsy, check out episodes 17 and 18, where Carole interviewed her back in 2020 about her ministry, Jericho Ministries.Click HERE to donate books for Carole’s upcoming trip to Honduras.RESOURCES+The Road to Jericho: Setting the Captives Free from Anglican House Publishers+Click here to learn more about Jericho Ministries+Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSMentioned in this episode:Pick up a copy of Escape From Rome at your favorite bookstore or click the link to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway Plus account.Escape From Rome
Suffering and pain can be such a challenge in our lives. How do we approach the Lord when we face this? In this episode from our archive, Betsy Hake of Jericho Ministries shares how her trust in the Lord was strengthened through cancer treatments and God’s financial provision to pay for them. The little miracles along the way were signposts that God was using it for His purposes. Her daily reliance on the Lord will be sure to encourage you in your faith!If you’d like to hear more from Betsy, check out episodes 17 and 18, where Carole interviewed her back in 2020 about her ministry, Jericho Ministries.Click HERE to donate books for Carole’s upcoming trip to Honduras for Jericho Ministries.RESOURCES+Click here to learn more about Jericho Ministries+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSMentioned in this episode:Pick up a copy of New Morning Mercies for Kids at your favorite bookstore or click the link to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway Plus account.New Morning Mercies for Kids: 60 Devotions to Focus on Jesus
We haven’t heard what Carole has been reading in quite some time! She shares what she’s reading, including Irish fiction, a biography about Audrey Hepburn, Christian nonfiction, and books she enjoys with her grandchildren. She discusses books like This Is Happiness, The Anxious Generation, Shaking the Nickel Bush, and The End of the Affair, with reflections on family reading, faith, resilience, grace, and meaningful literature. Join us for inspiration to kickstart your personal reading library!RESOURCES+Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSMentioned in this episode:Pick up a copy of this parenting book wherever books are sold, or visit Crossway.org to learn how to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway Plus account. Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
What gives parents the right to homeschool, and are those rights permanent? The discussion today with HSLDA Lawyer Amy Buchmeyer explores the legal history of homeschooling, recent threats to our homeschooling freedom, and simple ways families can get involved. Learn how to check your state’s requirements, track legislation, and get support through HSLDA. Join us to learn why advocating for homeschooling matters for all of us!RESOURCES+HSLDA Homeschooling 101+Homeschool Laws By State+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSDonate to our homeschooling ministryMentioned in this episode:1 Million Downloads Giveaway Survey- Win a $100 Gift Card!Pick up a copy of Stories Woven in Silver at your favorite bookstore or click the link to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway plus account.Stories Woven in Silver: Pointing Kids to the Gospel Through Children's Literature
History is everywhere, but children don’t have to learn it as a dry timeline. Rachel’s conversation with Kendyll Keene offers a thoughtful look at homeschooling with history through stories, museums, historical fiction, family traditions, and the experiences of ordinary people.Kendyll’s shares why she loves history so deeply and they talk about historical nuance, asking better questions, considering multiple perspectives, recognizing bias, and introducing difficult subjects without overwhelming young children. Kendyll’s perspective on what homeschooling has developed in her is sure to inspire everyone who listens!RESOURCES+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSHMS Essentials BundleMentioned in this episode:Pick up a copy of The Sing! Hymnal, Personal Edition at your favorite bookstore or click the link to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway plus account.The Sing! Hymnal, Personal Edition: A Treasury of 200 Hymns for Worship and Reflection1 Million Downloads Giveaway Survey- Win a $100 Gift Card!
What does a homeschool graduate appreciate about their upbringing? Rachel Winchester sits down with Kendall Keene’s to hear about her experiences being homeschooled from third grade through high school. Homeschooling gave her freedom to pursue ballet, teaching, reading, cooking, and travel while allowing her siblings to develop their own interests. Kendall describes how daily life together strengthened her family relationships and how her family’s adoption of her brother, Gabe, from Rwanda shaped her empathy and led her to study history in college.RESOURCES+Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!RESOURCESCONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSNat Theo Podcast Nature Lessons Rooted in the BibleMentioned in this episode:Pick up the book, For The Bible Tells Me So, wherever books are sold, or visit this link to learn how to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway Plus account. For The Bible Tells Me So
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For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.
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