The Homeschool Compass Podcast

Carrie De Francisco is an author, podcaster, homeschool coach, and “retired” home educator who lives in Southern California. She loves offering moms practical ways to simplify their homeschooling through her Coffee With Carrie Homeschool podcast, and she has written several books including her latest, A   Home Education Handbook: Nine Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning...

Yvette Henry is a former classroom teacher turned homeschooling mom of 4, podcaster, and author of the new book, Release, Rest, Remain: A 30-Day Devotional to Embrace Abiding Over Striving . In this episode, Yvette shares how God used John 15 to bring her to a place of surrender where she laid down the heavy burdens she was trying to carry on her own and learned to “rest and remain in the presence...

Beth Howard is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mother and founder of The Charlotte Mason Home. In this episode, Beth shares how a Charlotte Mason education is vital, not only for our children, but for us as well. You’ll hear her story of how she has homeschooled in the midst of chronic pain and how carving out space for her own mother’s education has helped her thrive even in challenging circumsta...

Susan Seay is a 25-year veteran home educator who has graduated 6 of her 7 children so far. She shares her homeschool wisdom in the book, Home Grown: Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschool Journey edited by Amber O'Neal Johnston, and on the Mentor for Moms podcast . In this episode, Susan shares how she persevered with homeschooling through doubts, through disappointments, an...

Dr. Jay Wile holds a PhD in nuclear chemistry and has earned numerous awards for excellence in teaching and research. Dr. Wile is beloved in the homeschool community for his award-winning K-12 science curriculum, Berean Builders . Not only is Dr. Wile a passionate advocate for home education, but he is himself a former homeschool dad, having homeschooled his adopted daughter from childhood through...

Betsy Farquhar holds Masters degrees in Children’s Literature and Information and Library Science. She taught middle and high school English, homeschooled her three children, and has served on many book award committees. Her greatest love when it comes to books is matching up the perfect book with its ideal young reader. You can keep up with Betsy and her team at https://redeemedreader.com where t...

Lara Molettiere is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of 2 who believes that as mothers we are the gate-keepers, grace givers, and cultivators of our homes and that when we step into our God-given capacity, we are capable of providing a delightful and life-giving education to our children.  In this episode, Lara shares how we can make Advent a sacred time for our families by slowing down and maki...

Jessica Smartt is the author of Memory-Making Mom , Let Them Be Kids , and her newest book, Come on Home . She graduated from Grove City College with an English degree, a religion minor, and a hankering to pour into kids. After teaching middle school English for five years, she was promoted to her current position and dream job: wife, homeschooling mom of 3 kids, author, and Professional Encourage...

Abbie Halberstadt is a happy wife, home educating mama to 10, and Bible-believing Christian. In this episode she has a message of encouragement for every mom who has ever doubted that she's making a difference. If you find yourself wondering if the seemingly endless sacrifice, the lack of sleep, the mundane tasks, the choosing to die to self daily that motherhood demands of us is worth it, Ab...

Amy Hughes is a Charlotte Mason unschooling mama of 9 beautiful and unique children who makes her home on the central coast of California. Amy is a regular contributor to Wild + Free and 1000 Hours Outside, a highly sought after homeschool conference speaker, and a parenting coach. Her new book is called Words Like Honey: How to Avoid Unintentional Harm, Model Kindness, and Nurture Your Child’s Fa...

Christina Carpenter is a homeschooling mom of 4 who is passionate about home education and cultivating intentional family culture. In this episode, Christina shares how she establishes a vision for her homeschool and uses truth, goodness, and beauty to ground her homeschool days. By studying the longstanding educational philosophies and methodologies that have served families for centuries, Christ...

Tricia Goyer is a homeschooling mom of 10 children who believes that the preteen years are a prime window of opportunity for discipleship. This can be a turbulent time of big feelings and fluctuating hormones, but if we lean in and pursue connection with our kids, instead of shrinking back in fear, we can plant seeds that God will water and bring to fruition throughout our children's lives. ...

Melissa Ferguson is a homeschooling mom and best-selling author who lives in Tennessee in the sweet farmhouse you'll find at the center of her first children's book, Our Friendly Farmhouse. In this episode, Melissa shares how God led her comfortable suburban family to take a leap of faith, purchasing a farmhouse in the Appalachian Mountains and embracing homesteading life. Even though Go...

Sarah Clarkson is a second-generation homeschooling mom who lives in Oxford, England with her Dutch husband, Thomas, and their 4 children. In this episode, Sarah shares with us about her new book,  Reclaiming Quiet: Cultivating a Life of Holy Attention , and invites us to consider how we can take hold of the kind of inner quiet that ushers us into the presence of our Creator right in the middle of...

Eryn Lynum is a homeschooling mom of 4, certified Master Naturalist, educator, and host of the popular podcast for kids, Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. Today she joins us to talk about her new Bible study, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living . Eryn shares what Biblical rest actually looks like and how we can create Sabbath rhythms in the mid...

Julie Bogart is a prolific author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of the award-winning online writing program, Brave Writer, which has helped thousands of families around the world teach writing and language arts. A veteran home educator, Julie homeschooled her five now-adult children for 17 years. She is the author of several books that are beloved in the homeschool community, including The Brav...

Greta Eskridge is a second generation homeschooler, mom of 4, and author of the new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn . In this episode, you'll hear Greta's story of how pornography impacted her family and what she has learned about how we can equip our kids to pursue sexual integrity. Greta offers practical tools, scripts you can use today, and valuable guidance on ho...

Leah Boden is a veteran Charlotte Mason homeschooling mother of 4 teen and young adult children. In this episode, Leah shares the heart behind her new series of living books for children, Tales of Boldness and Faith, and how we as homeschool moms can cultivate our own inner life. Check out Leah's new books, The Angel Orphan: Charlotte Mason Finds Her Way Home and Chronicles of Wonder: The Sto...

Amber O'Neal Johnston is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom who makes her home in Georgia with her husband and four children. In this conversation, Amber  shares her new book, Soul School: Taking Kids on a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American Culture , and shows us how we can create a home where every child is seen and celebrated.  Grab your copy of Amber's book: https...

Durenda Wilson is mom to 8, nana to 12, and author of the brand new book, Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys . With over three decades of homeschool experience, Durenda is passionate about mentoring moms as they raise the next generation of warriors for God’s Kingdom. In this episode, she shares some of the unique challenges that come with raisin...

Tiffany Jefferson is a veteran homeschooling mom of 10 who has tasted the transformational fruit of being able give her children an education that is not only rooted in Scripture, but also prepares them for life. In this episode, Tiffany shares practical tips for homeschooling multiple ages, practicing Biblical conflict resolution, and creating systems to manage a home effectively. You'll be...

Heather Woodie homeschooled her four children all the way through high school, navigating severe chronic illnesses, ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, and depression. Now Heather is on a mission to help other families with out-of-the-box, sick, and neurodiverse teens homeschool high school with purpose and peace. In this episode, we discuss how you can create a personalized high s...

Ruth Chou Simons is a mama to 6 boys, artist, author, Bible study teacher, and founder of Grace Laced, who uses her life and ministry to point people to the transforming power of the gospel. In this episode, Ruth reminds us that when we make our home with God, we are never alone. Grab your copy of Ruth's new children's book, Home Is Right Where You Are: https://bit.ly/3BqEkst Check out R...

Erin Loechner is a homeschooling mom, author, and founder of a global movement of families who are re-imagining their relationship to tech. In this conversation, Erin shares what it means to be an Opt-Out Family. She believes that if we understand the strategies Silicon Valley employs to leave us isolated, anxious, and locked in to our devices, we can use those same strategies to build a family cu...

Leslie Martino is a brilliant thinker and writer with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. She is passionate about helping parents and teachers support children's learning in an interest-based and child-directed way. Leslie homeschools her four children in central Florida, and she shares her expertise through writing curricula, training teachers, and coaching parents. She is...