Living Homeschool Life

In this episode, Drs. Scott and Becky Aniol are joined by Korrie Johnson of Good Book Mom to talk about her new book Stories Woven in Silver— and specifically why conservative evangelicals should read Shakespeare, mythology, and stories with magic. They carefully walk through all three topics, giving Christians a biblical and literary framework for understanding and considering these issues for th...

In this episode Drs. Scott and Becky Aniol discuss what together time/morning time is and why it’s beneficial for families to do together time in their homeschool day. Scott also explains why we advocate for saying a creed in together time and the meaning behind “holy catholic church” and “descended into hell” in the Nicene and Apostles’ Creed. They also discuss the formative value of learning his...

In this episode of Living Homeschool Life ,“Living” librarians Michelle Howard and Sandy Hall talk with Becky Aniol about an amazing homeschool resource you might be missing out on—living libraries around the country and the world! They explain the concept of a living library being totally “other” from government-agenda-driven libraries, discuss what kinds of books to look for to build your own ho...

In this episode of Living Homeschool Life , Becky talks with Emily Kiser and Liz Cottrill about the importance of books and the characteristics of a living book, and Emily shares examples of what a living book sounds like versus a non-living book on the same topic. They also discuss ways to cultivate a reading life.

In this episode of Living Homeschool Life , Scott and Becky Aniol address some common questions and challenges facing homeschooling families today. From the pressure of constantly changing curriculum to understanding different Charlotte Mason approaches, they offer thoughtful guidance rooted in long-term faithfulness rather than quick trends. They discuss how to deal with curriculum FOMO and the t...

Is education just about vocational training and information transfer, or is it something much deeper? In this episode of the Living Homeschool Life podcast, Scot and Becky sit down with David de Bruyn, pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss a holistic, Christian vision for education. Drawing on insights from C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man and biblical pr...

In this episode of the Living Homeschool Life podcast, Sawyer Moranville, founder of Lingua Deo Gloria, joins Scott and Becky Aniol to discuss the joy and accessibility of learning biblical languages. Sawyer shares his fascinating journey from studying in seminary to moving his young family to Jerusalem to immerse himself in Hebrew. Whether you are a parent, a student, or a lifelong learner, this...

In this episode of the Living Home School Life podcast, Dr. Carl Trueman discusses his books 'The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self' and 'Strange New World.' He explores the profound shifts in human identity, the influence of expressive individualism, and the implications for education and culture. Dr. Trueman emphasizes the importance of social imaginaries, the role of technology in shaping per...

In this episode of Living Homeschool Life, Scott and Becky Aniol engage with Karen Glass, a prominent figure in the Charlotte Mason community, to discuss the connections between Charlotte Mason's methods and classical education, as well as the significance of understanding the historical context of education. Karen emphasizes the need for a pedagogy that aligns with the philosophical underpinnings...

What is classical education—and why does it feel like everyone defines it differently? In this episode of Living Homeschool Life, we walk through the surprising history of the classical education movement, from the medieval liberal arts to Dorothy Sayers, Doug Wilson, and the modern classical Christian renewal. We trace how classical education developed, how various models (Sayers, Wilson, Evans,...

This is the conversation every homeschool parent needs to hear. In this episode, we welcome Dawn Durán, co-author of the viral National Review article, "How Wokeness Came to Homeschooling," to discuss Christian, Classical, and Charlotte Mason curricula. You'll discover how Critical Race Theory (CRT) and related ideologies are being subtly woven into homeschool educational materials, often disguise...

*Are you overwhelmed by the thought of homeschooling?* You’re not alone! In this first episode of Living Homeschool Life, we dive into the philosophy behind homeschooling, why school-at-home isn’t the answer, and how you can give your children a rich, biblical education—even if you feel unqualified.