Rest in the Homeschool Trench

Nov 11 2024 75 ep. 14 mins 8
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Homeschool mommas cultivating victorious rest in the midst of daily homeschool battles.

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Safe with My Shepherd

Nov 11 2024 13 mins  
Do you ever feel alone in your homeschool days? Do you feel like no one understands? I certainly have! In fact, there was one season when my children were young that I thought even Jesus couldn't understand what it's like to be a homeschool mom.TODAY'S ONE STEP: Read, meditate, pray through Psalm 23. Do you really believe Jesus is your Shepherd? Do you receive all that He offers yo

Our Need to Be Seen and Heard

Oct 28 2024 16 mins  
Have you ever read the Odyssey? It's the ancient story of Odysseus tring to return home after the Trojan War. In this epic poem, Homer shares numerous adventures that Odysseus encounters along the way, many of which reflect our own stories if we slow down long enough to notice. Today, I want to share with you some thoughts I've been contemplating recently about one moment in Homer'

Homeschooling on the Vine

Sep 23 2024 23 mins  
SURVEY - What would you like to hear on the podcast this year? I would love to hear from you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this quick survey. ---------- I've been thinking recently about the reality of our homeschool days and the frustrations we often face. We feel frustrated when the day doesn't go like we want, but we face an even deeper frustration when we (the

Season 4: Lead Me to the Rock

Sep 03 2024 26 mins  
SURVEY - What would you like to hear on the podcast this year? I would love to hear from you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this quick survey.----------Welcome back, homeschool mommas! Once upon a time, the day after Labor Day was the first day of school. Not anymore. If you're like me, you have already been in school for weeks. Perhaps you're already weary and won

Taking a Summer Break

May 24 2024 16 mins  
How will your family spend this summer? Maybe you're already on a break. Maybe you're pressing on a little bit longer. Maybe you school year-round. Today, I want to share a few ideas for a summer where you can truly rest, refresh, and replenish so you're ready for a strong start in fall.

A Simple Reminder

Apr 19 2024 4 mins  
At the end of April, homeschool life can be very busy. So I have a very simple reminder for us today.

Releasing the Tug-of-War

Apr 12 2024 13 mins  
Do your homeschool days end up being a constant tug-of-war to get your child to complete assignments? It's a common issue for homeschool families. Let's think about some ways to release the tension and approach lessons without so much struggle.

Why You Should Watch Some Birds

Apr 05 2024 10 mins  
I don't usually like to say that you should do something. But today is my second recent episode that starts with "why you should do" something. It's not that you should do this particular thing, but I want to share an idea of something that I've been doing in my life that's brought a lot of rest to my life. So today, let's talk about why you should watch some birds.

Homeschooling with Chronic Illness: Some Practical Strategies

Mar 29 2024 13 mins  
If you're homeschooling with chronic illness, you probably have a long list of things you just can't do the way you want to, and you probably struggle with the effects your illness has on your family. Let's look at some practical strategies for homeschooling with chronic illness.

Why You Need to Plant Some Daffodils

Mar 22 2024 10 mins  
Gardening advice is not what you want from me; but today I want to suggest you should plant some daffodil bulbs. Why do you need some daffodils? It is not just about gardening. It's a reminder for your heart.