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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

It’s always fun to hear what people are reading! I’m this episode Carole shared six books she's been reading lately. You’ll find books on the topic of minimalism and Sabbath and a collection of short stories by a favorite author. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to get a FREE booklist!Click HERE to see the full list of books mentioned in this episode. 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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

Carole is joined again by her friend, Rachel Reeves, to talk about how to manage the crazy world of screens. We hope you will be encouraged to take steps to help your children grow to be innocent, pure, and set apart. In this episode, you'll hear about:the online dangers parents need to know aboutan alarming study released by the New York Timeshow to protect and prevent your children from pornestablishing boundaries and being parentalthe particular problems impacting girls and boysHear more from Rachel in episode 82 HERE.  You can find Rachel Reeves on Instagram HERE. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!Click HERE to get Carole's seminar, Taming the Media Lion.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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

Carole talks with Gillian Ruch on being a creative person, and how her homeschool family life helped her to use her sensitivities and imagination to hone her artistic skills. Click HERE to see Gillian’s website! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to shop the online store.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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar