REVIVAL HOMESCHOOL, Christian Parenting, Homeschool Routines, Time Management, Bible Study, Christian Mom

It's that season - You've been dreaming and planning for the upcoming homeschool school year. But what good is a plan if you can't seem to follow through?! Now it's time to make sure those plans & intentions stick! Today's interview is just on time!  I’m chatting with Polly Payne, planning extraordinaire and creator of the Dream Planner. Polly shares her top tips to make those goals stick and...

If you're feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin lately, your heart and mind are likely focused on the wrong things... It is easy to let our minds become overly consumed with the daily to-do list and worries about parenting and homeschooling. But when we let these thoughts take over, we quickly lose sight of how great and powerful our God. We become exhausted trying to make things work out in our o...

Happy July! I hope you're enjoying all of the summer fun! As a homeschool mom, I know you’re probably thinking ahead to the fall & all your plans for next school year... picking out the curriculum, and envisioning what you want your next season to look like. This is such an exciting part of homeschooling! Listen in today for inspiration and great ideas from 3 Christian homeschool moms. We're d...

Do you Ever feel like your work as a Christian and homeschool mom isn’t amounting to anything and maybe it's time to give up on your vision or ideals? Maybe you're trying to teach your child to read; you're trying all the methods, but nothing seems to work... Or, you're struggling to keep up with the housework no matter how hard you try.. Or, you're trying to pour into your marriage and connect wi...

If you’ve ever dreamed of a more peaceful, simple homeschool, this episode is for you! Today, homeschool educational consultant Carole Joy Seid shares the secrets to creating a laid-back homeschool with a method proven to get results.   Carole shares all about her literature-based approach to homeschooling. She tells us why we should ditch the workbooks.  She shares secrets to encourage a love of...

Today we’re going back to the basics. Sometimes in the rush of life, we need to be reminded of what is truly important... to love others well.  When we’re not intentional patience is replaced with rushing, and connection is replaced with getting the chores done.  Today we’re doing a word study of 1 Corinthians 13 to dig into what it means to love well, and what it looks like in our daily lives. We...

Today, I'm chatting with 3 homeschool moms about pursuing joy through the hard days. We get deep, talking about where we struggle; tough relationships, lies from the enemy, dealing with big emotions... And, we talk about our victories and the Lord's faithfulness as we try our best to walk closely with him. Whether you are in a season of struggle or victory, I know this conversation will inspire yo...

We all need time to rest & recharge. But as homeschool moms that can be especially hard. If we're not intentional, it's easy for our time to quickly be filled up, leaving no time to care for our own spiritual, physical and emotional needs.  But, when we don’t take the time to take care of our spiritual, physical & emotional needs we can’t show up the way God calls us to... patience and ene...

As a homeschool mom, as you try to balance all the different aspects of your life, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush and stress of trying to juggle it all. It’s so common to feel like you are just spread too thin. In today’s conversation with author Becky Kiser, we're diving into the illusion of balance. How, although you can’t do it all, God can give you the strength, the energy or whatever...

We all want to see our children have joy and flourish in life. As Christian moms, we know that a strong relationship with Jesus has the power to transform every part of their lives for good. As parents, we are called to be the ones who guide them in wisdom, encourage spiritual growth and show them how to walk with the Lord. But in a busy world that can be so contrary to following Jesus, it can be...

Some of the most powerful words of wisdom, best ideas and meaningful support I have ever gotten was through conversations with other homeschool moms.  Today, you can join our conversation in our first episode of the Revival Community Conversations.  This month, I got together with a few homeschool moms to talk about busyness. We discussed our strategies, wisdom, and experiences as we navigated thi...

Are you tired of being busy?!  I think most of us would say that we are busy... We live in a fast-paced busy world. For the most part, we’ve just become used to it. But busyness does come at a cost. When we live a life rushing from one thing to the next there are many things we miss out on. If your homeschoolor home isn't lining up with the vision that God has put on your heart, consider that busy...

As a homeschool  mom, does your mind ever feel overly busy? You have a lot to keep track of…  making sure you stay on top of lessons, learning, keeping the house clean, character development, relationships, dealing with everyone’s problems, and activities, making sure everyone eats, that awesome field trip idea that just popped into your head... and all of the other things on your mind. It can be...

It’s normal to worry about your kids? Right? We’ve all had anxiety about our children’s future, their behavior, and whether or not we’re making the right choices for our kids Today we’re talking about worry, but uncovering it for what it is - fear. You'll learn how fear is influencing your parenting, your homeschool, and your family in negative ways causing disruption and strife. Today, we're walk...

If you’re looking for fresh curriculum ideas and book recommendations, you’re going to want to tune in today. Today, me and my boys are giving you our honest review of the curriculums we tried this past fall. We’ll be talking all about what worked, and what didn’t, so you can get an idea of what might work for your family.  Plus we share all of our favorite books that we've been reading recently....

This week we’re talking curriculum and routine ideas!  If you’re looking for some fresh ideas, or just want a peek into the life of another homeschool family, you’ll love this episode... Every season I take the time to look over what’s worked in the last season, what hasn’t, where we want to go, and where the Lord’s leading us from here. As a homeschool mom, I know I gain so much by hearing the ho...

The Nourished Mom is Now Revival Homeschool!!! Today we're talking about how you can be more confident in your homeschool decisions and be sure your making the best choices for your family with these 2 steps. As homeschool moms, we all want what’s best for our homeschool. But, so often we’re looking in all the wrong places trying to apply strategies that work for someone else’s family that just ar...

Listen in as I share how the Lord MOVED in my life, in my family, in my homeschool & ministry this year. I’m talking about where we struggled and where we thrived with hopes of imparting some wisdom that might help you as you build your homeschool and disciple your children. Plus I’m sharing where the Nourished Mom is headed in 2024 (including a name change) and exciting opportunities to partn...

Are you constantly thinking about ALL the things that need to be done? What homeschool mom isn't? The list is endless! But it doesn't have to be hard! Today, I'm teaching you my system for managing to-do's (and all the other things) that has truly made my life easier. It's reduced my stress, helped me to be more effective, and created space for me to be more present and enjoy the precious daily mo...

Today we're diving into the heart of homeschooling with author, Leslie Nunnery, of Teach Them Diligently. Leslie shares her wisdom as a veteran homeschool mom. She teaches the 'ins and outs' of her breakthrough homeschool method, Heart Schooling. You'll learn practical strategies that will bring change to your family by strengthening your relationships and reducing stress.  It's time to focus on w...

As a homeschool mom you probably encounter emotional, potentially overwhelming situations on the daily… when you're constantly with kids you can't really escape these things lol How you react in these hard situations (and consequentially how you're teaching your kids to react) can make a huge difference to your homeschool days. When we're overwhelmed we have three default reactions: fight, flight...

What is your go-to reaction in those moments of overwhelm? When the kids are disobedient, pushing your buttons, refuse to do their work, fighting or throwing tantrums...How do you usually react? Usually when we’re triggered we fight, freeze or flee. (And I'm reluctant to admit that I'm familiar with all three.) BUT, what if I told you there was another response that would serve you much better tha...

Today we're studying the book of Zechariah, chapter one together. We are digging into the history and setting. You'll learn some new Hebrew words (probably pronounced wrong lol) and more! Zechariah is a call to action. While written to the Jews thousands of years ago, the message applies to YOU as a homeschool mom. (Especially if you've been feeling discouraged in your homeschool). It's time to re...

Should you celebrate Halloween as a Christian family?  There is not a lot of clarity around this topic. Some Christians celebrate it, some don't. Some seek out trunk-or-treat events or other options. Today, we're digging into scripture to get some clarity. You'll learn what scripture says, the history behind Halloween and I'm sharing what my family has decided to do. I hope that this information w...

Today you're getting a peek into our homeschool day. You'll see how I use routines & time management hacks to balance homeschooling, housework, and relationships (and all the other things!) We're talking time-blocking, habit stacking, time-boxing, task partitioning, time anchors, and all the techniques that will help you get the things done without the overwhelm.  It's time to take the practic...