

Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology
Amy Sloan | HumilityandDoxology
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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Nov 17, 2025 • 48min
Homeschooling with Grace: A Conversation with Leilani Melendez on Down Syndrome, Biblical Foundations, and Supportive Communities
In this episode of Homeschool Conversations, I chat with Leilani Melendez—homeschooling mom of four, experienced teacher, and creator of Living with Eve. Leilani shares her personal journey of transitioning from the classroom to homeschooling, and how her perspective on education has shifted over the years.With warmth and honesty, Leilani talks about homeschooling her daughter with Down syndrome, what it means to slow down and meet each child where they are, and how to build a faith-filled foundation for learning. She offers practical insights on adapting academic lessons, balancing therapies and appointments, and inviting siblings to play an active role in the learning process.Leilani also emphasizes the importance of community and humility in the homeschool journey:“We’re not meant to be by ourselves doing things on our own.”If you’re considering homeschooling a child with special needs (or simply want encouragement to stay the course) this conversation will equip and inspire you.In this episode, we discuss:Shifting from an academic-only mindset to whole-person educationUnique joys and challenges of homeschooling a child with Down syndromePractical ways to adapt lessons while keeping a biblical focusFinding community and support in the homeschool journeyEncouragement for when homeschooling feels hardFind show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschooling-down-syndrome/Thank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Nov 10, 2025 • 52min
The Harmony of Learning: Greg Wilbur on Music, the Quadrivium, and Loving God Through Beauty
In today's episode we welcome Greg Wilbur, founder and president of New College Franklin, award-winning composer, and passionate advocate for the recovery of classical education's Quadrivium.Greg Wilbur shares how his lifelong love of music began in his family home where his mother taught piano lessons and his father pastored their church. His journey led him from teaching in classical schools to founding a college where the seven liberal arts—the Trivium and Quadrivium—work together to form souls through wisdom and beauty.We discuss what the Quadrivium truly is and why its recovery matters for Christians today. Wilbur explains that music isn’t just emotional expression; it’s a reflection of divine order. “There’s a moral, ethical, formative content to the Quadrivium,” he says. “It’s utilizing number, but it leads to philosophical and theological discussion.”Throughout the conversation, Wilbur explores how harmony reveals God’s nature:“Harmony is how you hold things together in tension—justice and mercy, peace and order.”From the cosmos to the human heart, music helps us perceive and participate in creation’s design. He connects Augustine’s and Boethius’s ancient insights with modern Christian life, inviting us to see harmony as “living according to the way God created the world to work.”You’ll hear reflections on:Why music education forms the soul, not just the earHow classical learning shapes imagination and worshipThe difference between live and recorded music How beauty teaches us to love God and neighborWilbur encourages parents and teachers not to be intimidated: “You don’t have to know all the terms. Just listen. Pay attention. Beauty is an attribute of God.”Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/harmony-of-learning-greg-wilbur/Thank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Nov 3, 2025 • 29min
Charlotte Mason, Shakespeare, and Teen Entrepreneurship
Homeschooling can open the door to deep connections, joyful learning, and creative opportunities. Just ask Nadia, a teen ballerina and entrepreneur who has been immersed in Charlotte Mason homeschooling since childhood. In this Homeschool Conversation, Nadia shares how her education sparked a lifelong love of Shakespeare, prepared her for college-level classes through the power of narration, and even gave her the confidence to launch her own business, Bluebirds and Blackberries Studio, where she creates Shakespeare resources for families. Whether you’re looking for practical tips to make Shakespeare fun and approachable, encouragement for homeschooling high school, or advice for young entrepreneurs, this episode is full of insight and inspiration to bring beauty and joy to your homeschool.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/charlotte-mason-shakespeare-and-teen-entrepreneurshipThank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Oct 27, 2025 • 47min
Climate, Faith, and Stewardship: A Conversation with Dr. Cal Beisner and Dr. David Legates
I recently had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Cal Beisner and Dr. David Legates, co-authors of Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism. Together, we explored the intersection of climate science, biblical stewardship, and how Christian families can think faithfully and rationally about these often controversial topics.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/climate-stewardship-beisner-and-legatesThank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Oct 20, 2025 • 54min
Learning and Living Church History with Five Solas Media
When I sat down with the Lamberth family (parents and kids!) of Five Solas Media, I knew it would be a conversation full of encouragement, creativity, and a contagious love for church history. This homeschool family has turned their passion for history and the gospel into films, podcasts, and resources that are blessing families around the world. Find Five Solas Media on YouTube and experience church history the whole family can enjoy.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/learning-and-living-church-history-with-five-solas-media/Thank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Oct 13, 2025 • 40min
Simplifying Homeschool with Christine Keys
Homeschooling is a journey filled with both joy and challenges, and no two families do it exactly the same way. In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, I chat with Christine Keys, a second-generation homeschool mom of three in New Zealand. Christine shares her unique perspective as both a former homeschool student and a current homeschool parent, offering practical tips for simplifying your homeschool, overcoming overwhelm, and finding freedom in an eclectic approach. From creating a flexible routine that works to navigating socialization questions with confidence, Christine’s wisdom and experience will encourage you to homeschool with joy and purpose.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/simplifying-homeschool-with-christine-keysThank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 12min
Daniel Nayeri: Truth, Story, Hospitality, and Hope
Stories shape the way we see the world, connect with others, and find hope in the midst of hardship. In this episode, I had the privilege to interview one of my favorite living authors Daniel Nayeri, whose books Everything Sad is Untrue and The Many Assassinations of Samir the Seller of Dreams have captivated readers with their honesty, humor, and heart. From his childhood in Iran and experiences as a refugee to his reflections on truth, memory, and hospitality in storytelling, Daniel shares how stories help us love our neighbors, cultivate empathy, and face suffering with hope.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/daniel-nayeri-truth-story-hospitality-hope/Thank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Sep 29, 2025 • 53min
Narration as the Art of Learning: A Conversation with Adrienne Freas
What is narration in homeschooling, and why does it matter so much in a Charlotte Mason or classical education? In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, I talk with Adrienne Freas (homeschool veteran, grandmother, author, and classical education consultant) about the art of narration. Adrienne shares how narration goes beyond simple retelling to become a joyful, life-giving practice that builds memory, strengthens reasoning, and develops eloquent expression. Together we explore the roots of narration in the classical tradition, why it uniquely activates all three arts of the trivium, and how homeschool families can begin narration in simple, practical, and creative ways.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/narration-art-of-learning-adrienne-freas/Thank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Sep 22, 2025 • 50min
Faith, Story, and a Literary Life with Dr. Carolyn Weber
What does it mean to truly love books, raise readers, and read the Bible not only as literature but as the living Word of God? In this conversation, award-winning author and professor Dr. Carolyn Weber, best known for her memoir Surprised by Oxford, joins me to discuss the intersection of faith and literature, Christian homeschooling, classical education, and the power of living books. From her childhood shaped by storytelling and libraries, to her transformative experience reading the Bible cover to cover at Oxford, Dr. Weber shares wisdom for parents, educators, and lifelong learners. With practical advice on approaching new books with patience and humility, encouragement for homeschool families raising readers, and reminders to find joy rather than pressure in education, this discussion is a refreshing call to read with delight and faith.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/faith-story-literary-life-carolyn-weber/Thank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.

Sep 15, 2025 • 42min
Teaching Asian American History at Home with Essie and Hsin-Fu Wu from Resilient Panda
Homeschooling parents Essie and Hsin-Fu Wu know firsthand the importance of teaching children a history that reflects the full story of America. When they couldn’t find resources to share Asian American history with their sons, they created Resilient Panda History, guides designed to help families of all backgrounds bring these often-overlooked stories into their homeschool days. In this Homeschool Conversation, Essie and Hsin-Fu join me to discuss their homeschooling journey, the surprising discoveries they’ve made while researching Asian American history, and why these lessons matter for every family seeking a rich, diverse homeschool education.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/teaching-asian-american-history-at-home-resilient-pandaUse the discount code PODCAST25 for 25% off all of Resilient Panda guides, timeline, and bundles!Thank you to Podcast Season Sponsor Berean Builders. Click here for homeschool science your kids will love: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3tGetting Started With Shakespeare Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxologyInstagram http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxologyYouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxologyAmy's Favorites: https://humilityanddoxology.com/favoritesThis podcast and description contains affiliate links.


