
Homeschool Made Simple
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 10, 2021 • 25min
53: God’s Way is Always Best with Jani Ortlund
A few years ago, I discovered Jani Ortlund’s book, A Child’s First Book About Marriage: God’s Way is Always Best. I knew immediately I wanted every child to read this book and hear this message. Amidst so much turmoil and confusion over marriage and sexuality in our day, parents needed a tool to talk with their children about God’s design for marriage. Jani Ortlund has provided that tool! In our conversation, you will hear more of the heart and vision of this book. Jani even reads an excerpt! You will be enriched and encouraged to faithfully pray for and teach your children casting all your cares upon God for He cares for you. 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

Mar 3, 2021 • 28min
52: Pilates Exercise for Optimal Health with Lauren Wilson
Bringing pilates into my life has been life changing! So many people rave about the results they get from pilates.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Benefits of movementWhat is PilatesWhat exercises can be damaging to the bodyDifference between yoga and PilatesMotivation for exercisingPilates breathing Click here to learn about Pilates with Lauren!Click here to learn more about consulting! 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

Feb 24, 2021 • 16min
51: The Wild Rides of the Abernathy Boys
In this episode, I'm going to share with you a story that is absolutely true though it seems made up! I hope this inspires you to encourage your children in adventure. We want our children to know they can do difficult things and survive! 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

Feb 17, 2021 • 28min
50: Literature Sparked Their Creativity with Laura Baker
Laura Baker always hoped there was a more inspiring, relaxed way to educate her children. At the beginning of her homeschooling journey, she met Carole. Laura embraced Carole's simple, literature-based approach from the start, and the rest is history. The Baker family enjoyed a delightful learning experience!In this episode, you'll hear about: How Laura got started homeschooling her childrenThe importance of a spiritual foundationA simple approach to unit studiesThe heart of Carole's methodAmerican History with early elementary childrenAn overview of Carole's pink sheetsThe wonderful memories made while learning!Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!To learn more about our literature based approach to education, visit our website. 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

Feb 10, 2021 • 31min
49: Mentoring a Mom of Eight with Kara Beck
I met Kara Beck almost twenty years ago when she attended one of my seminars in Minnesota. She educated (and continues to educate) her children using my methods from beginning to end. Kara shares about the process of homeschooling, how her own needs as a mom have changed, and some of the amazing results she's experienced with her own children! In this episode, you'll hear about: how consulting made a big differencehomeschooling a large familythe best parts of homeschoolingcultivating an atmosphere of learninghow Kara trusted the method when it seemed like too littleClick HERE to learn more about consulting with Carole Joy Seid. 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

Feb 3, 2021 • 25min
48: John Stott
I'd like to introduce you to a man whose light will never go out. His life greatly impacted the Christian world as he preached verse by verse for his entire adult life at All Souls Church. Once you spend time with John Stott, you will never be the same. I know I have been changed forever.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a 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

Jan 27, 2021 • 25min
47: What's On the Bookcase in My Kitchen
Learning about nutrition and trying new recipes has been a lifelong passion of mine. Many of the families I work with are dealing with food sensitivities and allergies that are connected to learning disabilities as well. In this episode, I share eleven go-to nutrition and recipe books! Click HERE to learn more about the February 13th webinar!Click HERE for the list of books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about All About Homeschool which includes my teaching on nutrition, Nutrition Made Simple. 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

Jan 20, 2021 • 28min
46: Irresistible Innocence - The Books of Marguerite de Angeli
Marguerite de Angeli wrote books featuring happy, cozy families who loved their children. She believed it benefits children to read stories of warm family life. I agree!If you've never met Marguerite de Angeli, let me introduce you to this wonderful author and illustrator. Click HERE to learn more about the live webinar on February 13th!Find the books mentioned in this episode 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

Jan 13, 2021 • 15min
45: Return to Our First Love
Lately, I've been impressed by Jesus’ words to the church of Ephesus, "Do the first things again."I feel the homeschool movement needs to hear those things as well. We need to turn and do the first things we did originally. In light of this, I’ll be teaching a webinar in February to help families return to the roots of greatness!Click HERE for more information about the upcoming webinar, Returning to Our Roots of Greatness!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

Jan 6, 2021 • 24min
43: A Shelter in the Time of Storm
What homeschooling mother doesn’t need time for rest and silent retreat?In this episode, I’m telling you everything about my Sabbath Rest retreat space. Click HERE for more information about Sabbath Rest!Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid. 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