Homeschool Made Simple

To end the year, we’re replaying some of the greatest hits of the podcast! In this episode, Carole shares her stack of Christmas books. This is a replay of episode 38.______________________________This is the time of year when our hearts desire what is real, what is valuable, and what is meaningful. At this time, I always climb up on a step stool to the top of the bookcase in the dining room and pull down a stack of what I call “the Christmas books.” Over the years I have read these out loud and we have cherished many of these stories as a family, but I also love the joy of just reading them alone on a quiet afternoon, as the sun pours through the bay window. I thought I would list some of these books for you, and share a little bit about each of them.For the full list, find the show notes 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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

In this episode, Carole talks with her friend, Ann Storms, about her own personal story regarding covenant. Carole shares about how the Word of God sustained her through trying circumstances, the hope she had for her husband over their many years apart, and advice for others who have walked through difficult marriages. May you be encouraged to live for the glory of God! If you are interested in talking with Carole, you can book a consulting appointment with her. She has a masters in education and helps families homeschool using her methods, click HERE to view her calendar and schedule an appointment. 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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

Have you heard of The Wade Center?The Wade Center, located on Wheaton College’s campus, houses the works of seven British authors: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams. In this episode, Marge Mead shares about what they have at the Wade Center, and why I encourage every literary family to visit!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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

Dr. Jerry Root is back on the podcast! This time, he talks about the influence C.S. Lewis has had on his spiritual formation. You’ll find yourself wanting to read more Lewis after listening!In this episode, you’ll hear about:Dr. Root’s personal faith journeyHow Dr. Root met C.S. LewisThe first Lewis book he readWise words about what you learn in collegeThe literary value of the Bible Forgotten medieval literatureHow reading Lewis leads to reading other literature Where to start in reading LewisTo book an appointment with Carole, click HERE. Click HERE to plan a retreat at Sabbath Rest. Leave a rating and review to help share the message of homeschool made simple with others!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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

In this episode, Carole talks with a man renown for his teaching on evangelism, Dr. Jerry Root. He has been a professor at Wheaton College for many decades, and left an indelible mark upon many lives.Dr. Root shares his passion for sharing God’s heart with the world in really practical ways. May you be inspired to share God’s love with the people you know who are lost!  To book an appointment with Carole, click 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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

Are you coming into the adolescent years with your children? Kevin and Karen Miller give us their best advice for parents raising teens: "Work on yourself!" Though it might seem like impractical advice at first, they found it to be the most helpful as they raised their own children. In this episode, you'll hear about: what it means to work on yourselfbeing afraid of how your teen will turn outliving together with teens in an understanding waythriving with your adolescencethe launching yearshow the role of a parent changes over timehope for the teen yearsgetting behind each child's unique personalitySend 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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

In this episode, I'm joined by my life coach, Karen Miller. In a recent consultation, she gave me a list of self-care tips, and I wanted her to share them with you too! Listen in to hear about: mom guilttips for surviving and thriving as parentsthe value of date nighthow to stay connected to Jesusthe difference between a child-centered home and Christ-centered homea tip for simplifying kids' activitiesthe need for a daily rest timewhy you need a silent retreathow to exercise with your childrenways reading for pleasure restores your soulLearn more about my upcoming webinar HERE!Click HERE to learn more about staying at my retreat center, Sabbath Rest!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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

I'm joined again by Chelsea Jacobs in part two of our conversation. In this episode, we explore the wide world of children's literature. Listen in as we talk about using books to share the world with our children. You'll hear about: a biblical perspective on diversitybooks to share the world with your childrenhow to integrate other cultures into our lives the power of bonding with literary charactersour favorite books for raising globally minded childrenholding the tension of different perspectives in historythe importance of biographyFor a full list of the books mentioned in this episode, find the show notes HERE. To learn more about the upcoming seminar, click HERE. To book a consultation, click 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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

I'm honored to have a long-time friend on the podcast today! Chelsea Jacobs and her husband, Mark, live in Dallas and have four children. Their family's story is fascinating, hard, sad, yet joyful. I want you to hear it!Listen in.In this episode, you'll hear about: how God used a tragedy to make Chelsea bravehow the Jacobs began homeschoolingtheir family's adoption storythe freedom homeschooling gave them to travelwhat Chelsea loves most about homeschoolingChelsea's advice for those considering homeschoolhow books have effected their family's educationTo schedule a consultation with Carole, click 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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

I'm joined by Greta Eskridge, author of Adventuring Together, to talk about how to navigate technology with teens and protect them from pornography. In this episode, you'll hear about: connecting with your children through books and adventuretechnology as a loaded gunthe need to be proactive about technologywalking with children through hurtgiving kids a foundation for real connection and relationshiphaving courage to be brave and not compromiseClick HERE to register for upcoming seminars.Click HERE for show notes for a list of resources and where to find Greta!You can find Greta Eskridge on Instagram 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: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars