Homeschool Made Simple

This is the third episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Amy Carmichael lived as a missionary in India for most of her life. She rescued children from Hindu temples and created a haven for them at Dohnavur Fellowship. She became "Amma" to countless children and was even influenced by Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education. Click HERE to shop in the online store!Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

This is the second episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Henrietta Mears was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent who influenced many young people who also became influential in their own right. Listen in to meet this amazing woman!Click HERE for the list of resources mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

This is the first episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on my life, and I want to share them with you. Edith Schaeffer has been one of the most influential women on my life. Her books formed my understanding of what it meant to be a woman who uses all of her creativity and talent for the glory of God. I hope you are inspired as you hear a bit about Edith, and if you haven't read her books, be sure to do so. They will change your life!Click HERE to get a list of resources mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars. 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Many moms feel the added pressure of keeping up with housework on top of homeschooling their children! In this episode, Carole talks with Kristi Woodard, homeschooling mom of eight, who shares her pearls of wisdom on things that worked over the years to help her manage her home while educating her children at home. For more episodes with Kristi, listen to episode 96 on socialization!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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Carole and her assistant, Rachel, continue their conversation about Chuck Smith and how he led the Calvary Chapel movement. Be sure to listen to the end to learn how you can listen to Pastor Chuck's teaching through the Bible! For a list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

With the recent popularity of the movie, Jesus Revolution, Carole wanted to share about the man who was at the very center of the Jesus Movement, Chuck Smith. In this episode, you'll hear about: Chuck's upbringingkey women in his lifechallenges he faced early in ministryhow he ended up being at Calvary ChapelChuck's heart for teaching the Word of GodSend 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store

In this episode, Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer a few questions about reading. You'll hear about: whether to help children in reading comprehensionhelping children fall in love with literaturebrief thoughts on narrationhow to help reluctant readersfinding the best times to read with your childrenwhat kids are looking for in a bookthat value of repetitionIf you have questions for Carole and want to speak with her, click HERE to book a consultation.Want to learn more about how to make your child a lover of books? Get Carole's basic seminar 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 and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Lois Lenski is one of the most important illustrators and authors in children’s literature! In this episode, Carole shares a stack of Lois Lenski’s books. If you’ve never met Lois Lenski, you will adore her!Click HERE to get a full list of books mentioned in this episode. For more book recommendations, get our FREE book list HERE! To get the book list Carole mentions in this episode, check out her basic seminar HERE.If you love learning about children’s literature, check out Carole’s kiddie lit course 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 and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode:Homeschool Made Simple Store

Carole is joined again by Ellison to share more about his future work overseas. Ellison's wife, Betsy, also joins the conversation to share how they each heard God's call to cross-cultural work. In this episode, you’ll hear about:Three ways Ellison was shaped by exposure to missionariesHis experience in the Middle EastHow Ellison prepared for work overseasHow God called Betsy to partner in the same workThe particular work they anticipate doingHow you can pray for them!Be sure to check out other episodes about missionaries HERE!Listen to Carole’s basic seminar HEREGet Carole's FREE book list 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 and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode:Homeschool Made Simple Store

The great thing about books is they are portals into another world. Imaginative play often comes out of books. Carole is joined by Ellison to talk about his own learning journey. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The way reading leads to imaginative playHow Ellison overcame some learning disabilities Creating a rich home life The power of wilderness in spiritual formationWhat Ellison would have changed in his academic pursuitThe role of the Church in cultivating imaginationSend 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:Homeschool Made Simple Store