Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

In our final regular episode of Homeschool Conversations Season 3, I’m joined by Adrienne Freas, another one of the lovely guest suggestions I received from Karen Glass. Adrienne has experience as a Classical Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom, and has also worked to implement these ideas in charter school programs. Our conversation touched on topics like the Trivium as curriculum and pedagogy, the role of picture study and nature study in developing contemplation, and the realities and challenges of homeschool motherhood. I hope this conversation is an especial encouragement to you all as you transition from the end of one homeschool year into planning for the next! Be sure to subscribe to Homeschool Conversations in your podcast player so (spoiler alert!) you don't miss any of the bonus episodes coming your way this summer, and stay tuned for more fabulous guests in Season 4 later this summer! Show notes and transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/adrienne-freas Textbook-Free History Masterclass (use code PODCAST for $5 off!): https://humilityanddoxology.com/product/textbook-free-history-masterclass/ Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ Links to nature study resources recommended by Adrienne: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology?listId=2XDF05MD8JK7F

Have you wondered about including Latin in your homeschool? We've had both highs and lows in our own family's experience studying Latin, so when Karen Glass recommended I speak with Angela Reed, I was eager to hear her perspective. Angela loves classics and Latin and that joy is evident! She also teaches Latin classes designed especially for Charlotte Mason homeschoolers. Regardless of your educational philosophy (and even regardless of your interest in Latin), I know you will be encouraged by our conversation. Angela made me smile the whole time! Please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast in your favorite podcast player! Thank you.  Transcript + links to the various Latin curricula Angela recommends here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/angela-reed Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/

The statistics are sobering. About one in four women and one in six men are or will be survivors of sexual abuse in their lifetime. 34% of perpetrators are family members. 58% are known to the child and family. Only 7% are strangers. Tragically, we know that this can and does occur in local churches and homeschool groups. How can we help our children protect their bodies from those who would seek to harm them? Justin and Lindsey Holcomb join us in this week’s Homeschool Conversations episode to discuss issues of child protection and body image, all in the context of who we are as image-bearers of God. Does this feel awkward to you, or are you unsure where to start or how to have these conversations with your kids? Justin and Lindsey share some great tips and encouragement with us in today’s chat! Show notes and transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/justin-lindsey-holcomb Links to God Made All of Me and God Made Me In His Image: https://amzn.to/3h1kU0I (part of the Humility and Doxology Amazon shop)

Anne says, “we primarily learn languages so that we can relate better to, and serve and learn from, other people.” Watch out…this conversation might change your whole mindset when it comes to language learning at home! Have you wanted to include a foreign language in your homeschool, but you’re just not sure how? Have you wondered why language learning is even important? Maybe you’ve been entranced by the idea of bilingual education, but that sounds way too complicated for your ordinary homeschooling family life. Well, today’s Homeschool Conversations guest, Anne Guarnera, has a great perspective to share! Anne combines professional expertise with her real-life experience as a bilingual homeschooling mom. My favorite part about this conversation, though, was Anne’s relationship-oriented purpose behind language study! Show notes/complete transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/anne-guarnera Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast so more homeschool parents can find these encouraging conversations!

Jami Marstall is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of 4, including 2 homeschool graduates! When I was exploring options for podcast guests, I reached out to previous guests Karen Glass and Cindy Rollins for their recommendations. When both of them mentioned Jami as someone I should talk to, I knew she would be a scintillating guest! Our conversations ranged from the joys and challenges of homeschooling to the nitty-gritty of homeschooling (and graduating) a high schooler using a Charlotte Mason approach. This was an absolutely delightful conversation. Jami is a real-life homeschool mom in the trenches right there beside us, but she also has the long-term wisdom that graduating 2 very different students brings. You will be so encouraged by Jami's perspective! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology podcast to help other homeschool parents find these encouraging chats. Show notes and full transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Jami-Marstall Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/

What do struggles with tying your shoes, using correct prepositions, and telling time have in common? They are all early warning signs of dyslexia. These and other signs can help you discern if your child is just a late reader or is dealing with underlying learning challenges. Today's Homeschool Conversations guest Marianne Sunderland is a veteran homeschooling mom of 8 children, 7 of whom have dyslexia and other learning challenges. She brings her personal experience and expertise to today's chat. If you want to know how to homeschool your children with dyslexia or other learning challenges, you won't want to miss today's episode! Show notes and the complete transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/marianne-sunderland/ FREE Homeschool Planning Guide Ebook: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/ Learn more about the Orton-Gillingham Approach to teaching reading: https://bit.ly/3smUngC (referral link) Please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. It helps other homeschooling parents find these encouraging interviews! Thanks so much.

When Karen Glass recommends someone "wise and experienced" for your podcast, you listen! And today's guest, Kelly Cumbee, does not disappoint. Kelly brings experience as a veteran homeschool mom of 7 children who have graduated from her homeschool, so her perspective on home education is not to be missed. Kelly is also an enthusiastic lover of Medieval literature, especially the Faerie Queen. In our conversation, we dive into what defines the Medieval imagination, the reasons why studying Medieval and Renaissance literature still matters, and the ways we can gain an entry into this fascinating area of study. Hold onto your library card and book wish list and get ready for a delightful conversation! Complete transcript and show notes here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Kelly-Cumbee Why We Pursue a Christian Classical Education in Our Homeschool: https://humilityanddoxology.com/why-christian-classical-education-homeschool/ FREE Homeschool Planning Guide Ebook: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/ Be sure to check out past Homeschool Conversations in your podcast app. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Many of my friends have found Classical Conversations to be a good option for their families. While CC has not fit with our family's personal or educational priorities, I know so many folks love CC, and several have asked me to include a Classical Conversations perspective on the podcast. Marc Hays is not only a curriculum developer for Classical Conversations, but he's also an old friend. In fact, I once lived with the Hays family for several months and helped care for their newly adopted infant triplets! So when I decided to bring on a guest from the CC world, I knew Marc would be a perfect fit. Our conversations touched on topics like Christian classical education, analogies (and why they matter), and the true purpose of skillful communication. Regardless of whether or not you're interested in Classical Conversations, I know you'll love this chat! Show notes and transcript (including a video of Marc playing tin whistle!): https://humilityanddoxology.com/Marc-Hays Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ Please subscribe to this podcast and leave a rating and review!

Do you feel the pressure to homeschool in just the right way or to provide a rigorous education no matter what? Do you sometimes find yourself turning your homeschool approach into a perfectionistic competition? Jennifer Pepito joins us today to encourage us to consider the whole child in our home. She reminds us to take some of the pressure off and to consider what is truly most important, lest we wind up with children who may know a lot, but who certainly don’t care a lot. This is an encouraging conversation for homeschooling parents of all ages, and also includes a special section for parents of preschoolers and kindergartners. Be sure to listen to the end for a special discount code from Jennifer! Full transcript and show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/jennifer-pepito Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ 100 Morning Time Poems: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems

I’m delighted to share this bonus episode with you! Today’s episode is an audioblog of “Homeschool Generations: Part 1,” a post I wrote in partnership with The Curriculum Choice. This is going to be a 4-part series exploring past, present, and future generations of homeschoolers! Listen to this bonus episode, then head over to the post and share your own homeschool story in the comments! --> https://www.thecurriculumchoice.com/homeschool-generations-part-1/ Find more Homeschool Conversations episodes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-conversations/