Homeschool Made Simple

While homeschooling can benefit every student, it’s especially beneficial for the kids who don’t fit the traditional educational mold. In this episode, we hear a replay of a conversation with Frankie Beck about what happens when parents give their children the freedom to explore their own interests at their own pace. You’re going to love hearing from him! Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminar...

In this episode, we hear a replay of a conversation with Luciano Arroyo of how being homeschooled completely changed the trajectory of his education even though he was only homeschooled during high school! Since this interview first aired, Luciano has graduated from Stanford University with a degree in philosophy. He plans to continue on for one final wrestling season and then pursue his entrepren...

One of the great things about homeschooling in this day and age is there are so many people to talk to who were homeschooled. In this episode, Carole talks with Sienna DeMoss about her family's story of starting to homeschool and what she considers to be the most important parts of homeschooling. Sienna even went to Bible college before attending Liberty University and shares her life-changing exp...

In this episode, Carole interviews Lizzie Frykman about her home education. Lizzie shares how she felt prepared for college, has a true love for literature, and experienced great spiritual benefit from being homeschooled. RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!...

The secret to educational success is great books! A child who loves to read loves to learn. Rather than focusing so much energy on teaching kids how to read, we ought to focus on teaching children to want to read. In this excerpt of our seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education, J. J. Seid teaches a segment of the workshop called How to Make Your Child a Lover of Books. J. J. shares three...

Carole is joined again by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer a few questions about recognizing if screens are a problem for your child, unplugging your family, teaching children to practice silence and solitude, and practical tips for a daily rest time. RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Atten...

One of the keys to giving children educational success is being a warm, responsive parents, in a word: present.  In this episode, Carole talks with David Arroyo about how his family decided to homeschool, why they went all in with this method, and the ways his four children have found their own unique path in life.  For more from David's family, listen to episode 57 with his son, Vidal,...

The great thing about homeschooling is it can be customized to fit each child like a tailored suit! In this episode, Dan Beck, homeschooling dad of 8, shares his family's homeschool journey! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from the Beck family, check out episode 49 with Dan's wife, Kara, and episode 116 with Dan's son, Frankie. Also be sure to listen to episode 99 on Better Late...

Carole is joined again by her son, J. J. Seid, to talk about a dad's role in homeschooling especially how dads can get kids outside and set the tone for working together in the home! In this episode, you'll hear about:  Dad as Nature Guy The role of wilderness in a child's education  Teaching kids to work gladly and willingly Participating in the work of the home Setting the tone as the...

Oftentimes the homeschool world focuses on the mom’s role in homeschooling, but what about dad?!  In this episode, you’ll hear about: The particular calling of parents to homeschool How to press on when something is hard  Ways a dad can help support his wife Dad’s role in reading  How to cultivate a reading life pertaining to your own interests  The high point of the homeschool...

Leadership often means lots of opportunities to realize our own weakness. Parenting presents a lot of these moments! Recently, J.J. Seid gave a teaching on leading community groups at his local church, but so much of what he teaches applies to leadership and community in general. In this episode, you'll hear: - how we end up leading out of self-reliance - leading in dependency on God - two things...

Carole answers common questions in this episode with Rachel Winchester. You'll hear about how to navigate the public library, tips on homeschooling an only child, and a little pep talk on what it takes to homeschool. Hint: you've got what it takes! Click HERE to learn more about consulting with Carole. You can view her availability and book an appointment on our website. Click HERE to le...

This is the fifth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Corrie Ten Boom is most notably remembered for her book, The Hiding Place, which details her family's story of hiding Jews in their home and how she suffered in a concentration camp alongside her sister, Betsie.  In this episode, Carole share...

This is the fourth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Ruth Bell Graham was the child of missionaries who had a heart for the lost all the days of her life. Her experiences growing up in China, going to boarding school in Korea, and attending Wheaton College prepared her for the life she would live a...

This is the third episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Amy Carmichael lived as a missionary in India for most of her life. She rescued children from Hindu temples and created a haven for them at Dohnavur Fellowship. She became "Amma" to countless children and was even influenced by Charlotte...

This is the second episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Henrietta Mears was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent who influenced many young people who also became influential in their own right. Listen in to meet this amazing woman! Click HERE for the list of resources mentioned in this episode....

This is the first episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on my life, and I want to share them with you. Edith Schaeffer has been one of the most influential women on my life. Her books formed my understanding of what it meant to be a woman who uses all of her creativity and talent for the glory of God. I hope you are inspired as you hear a bit about Edith, and if...

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 Te...

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 Hom...

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 upbringing key women in his life challenges he faced early in ministry how he ended up being at Calvary Chapel Chuck's heart for teaching the Word of God Send us a Text Message. Wh...

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 comprehension helping children fall in love with literature brief thoughts on narration how to help reluctant readers finding the best times to read with your children what kids are looking for in a book that value of repetiti...

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 h...

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 missionaries His experience in the Middle East How Ellison prepared for work overseas How God called Betsy to par...

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 play How Ellison overcame some learning disabilities  Creating a rich home life  The power of wilderness in spiritual formation What Ellison would...

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 M...