Homeschool Made Simple

One of the first questions many homeschooling families hear around the dinner table at family events is "but how will the children be socialized?" In this episode, I am joined by Kristi Woodard, homeschool mom of eight, who I know from my local church community. Kristi and her husband, Jason, have raised exceptional children who beautifully answer this question of socialization with their community involvement, warmth, and general popularity. You'll hear about: - How a wide range of relationships best socializes children - The value of connecting with a homeschool community of likeminded families- Ways to engage your children in service opportunities- How homeschool children describe themselves as compared to their peers- Why socialization is a non-issueClick HERE to learn more about the HSLDA. Click HERE if you want to learn more through the National Home Education Research Institute. 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

Did you know classic films are an essential part of any student's high school and college education? The movies of any period or of our society tell us a lot about the world, its beliefs, and can have the same power that books have to inspire and challenge us. In this episode I share some of my very favorite films, the ones you don't want to let your teens leave home without watching. I hope this episode inspires special times together, eating freshly popped popcorn, and watching these classic films!For the full list of movies mentioned in this episode, find the show notes HERE. Click HERE for the online course, All About Homeschool. 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

It's been a long time since I shared with you what I'm reading. I love to read biographies! Currently I am reading a few books about Theodore Roosevelt. These are books that would grab any boy's attention with their tales of courage and immersion in nature. A short story and novel also make the list. Happy reading!Click HERE to get Homeschool: Simple and Safe!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, I speak with my friend, Mary Dorsett, who has spiritually mentored countless women as a pastor and professor's wife. As Mary began writing her own autobiography for her family, she realized some a few life lessons she learned that I wanted to share with you as well. You'll hear:- Mary's best definition of sin- What God really thinks of you- How to relinquish your will to God'sMary's husband, Lyle Dorsett, talked with me about the formative power of biography in episode six. Listen to that episode HERE. Click HERE to learn more about the online course, All About Homeschool. Subscribe to this podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. If you enjoy this podcast, leave a review so we can 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

What place does art have in the Christian's life? We want to raise children who know the beauty of quality art and the gift we each have to create as God creates. In this episode, you'll hear:- Why a Christian worldview effects our concept of art- Expose our babies to quality art- Teach children to enjoy making their own art- Resources to help you share great art with your children!Click HERE for a full list of resources and books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about All About Homeschool. 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

Sarah Edwards, the wife of Jonathan Edwards, was an inspirational woman. She gave birth to eleven children, eight girls and three boys, and ran the Edwards' household. Sarah tremendously effected her husband and the Church as a whole in her service to her family that enabled Jonathan to serve their local church. This conversation with Sam Storms only scratches the surface of all there is to know and learn about this remarkable woman. But, I hope you will be inspired by her legacy!Click HERE to read "The Stretching of Sarah Edwards"Click HERE to visit Sam Storms' 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

In this episode, I'm continuing my conversation with Katherine Ruch on the importance of bonding and connection. We've all experienced broken bonds, because we all live in a fallen world. But, we are not without hope! You'll hear about: - The ideal window of time to bond with a child - How the building blocks of humanity are often in the hands of the mother- Natural opportunities for healing- Ways we experience God's healing in our lives- How to restore bonds with children- Benefits of strong and early bonding with your childrenClick HERE to visit Katherine's blog. Click HERE for show notes. 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

Connection with God and one another is how we were designed to live in the world. However, we all experience how that connection is disrupted either by our own weakness, circumstances outside of our control, and even the enemy of our souls. In this episode, I talk with Katherine Ruch, a mother of six who I consider to be an expert on the topic of bonding and personhood. You'll hear about:- The enemy of bonding- Negative effects of separation- The importance of mother and baby's interconnectedness- How pair bonding develops a child's sense of selfClick HERE to visit Katherine Ruch's blog, Still Point of the Turning World.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, I share with you about one of the women who has had the most profound impact on my life. She worked alongside her husband, Francis Schaeffer, in ministry for many decades. Her work lives on in the books she wrote over the years. If you've never read her books, I highly recommend them to you. They are powerful tools for your spiritual formation and will have huge impact on your home life.Click HERE to watch the How Should We Then Live video series. Click HERE for this episode's show notes. 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

Do you have an author whose writing has been tremendously meaningful to you? Elizabeth Goudge is that author for me. Her books have had a  tremendous effect on my life.Elizabeth Goudge lived in the early 1900s and wrote many stories set in that time. Her books will speak to you and move you. If you haven't met my friend, let me introduce you to Elizabeth Goudge!Click HERE for this episode's show notes. 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