The Homeschool Compass Podcast

Lyndsey Mimnagh is a homeschooling mom of four with a background in children's ministry and special needs education. Many of you know her as the creator of Treehouse Schoolhouse, where she shares living books, hands-on learning, nature exploration, and biblical discipleship. Today and Lyndsey and I discuss homeschool planning from the big picture of setting our intentions for the year and cho...

Leigh Nguyen is a homeschooling mom of 3, including 2 homeschool graduates, and founder of Little By Little Homeschool. Leigh is passionate about encouraging families to create and embrace the homeschool lifestyle that is best for them. In this episode, Leigh shares some of the lessons she’s learned along the way and how she worked through challenges like coping with a lack of alone, figuring out...

Jennifer Pepito is a homeschool veteran, mom of 7, founder of the Peaceful Press, host of the Restoration Home podcast, and author of two books for moms. In this episode, we discuss her latest book, Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families . Find the show notes for this episode including ways to connect with Jennifer and recommended reading to dive d...

Erin is a joy-chasing homeschool mama to 4 children - young adult to early elementary. She believes that Charlotte Mason education and classical homeschooling don’t need to be kept separate. We can weave them together in such a way that we experience the best of both worlds. In this episode, Erin shares with us what that has looked like for her family as well as some of the lessons she has learned...

Carrie de Francisco is an author, speaker, and mom of 2 homeschool graduates. In this episode, she reminds us that our job is not to be perfect moms or phenomenal teachers. We are called to be faithful disciples, and when we trust that God is our child's ultimate teacher, we can homeschool high school with peace and joy. Grab your copy of Carrie's newest book, Homeschool High School: A H...

Evgeniia Arasim is a homeschooling mom, holistic health coach and creator of the Nourished Motherhood Program. In this episode we discuss what it looks like to pursue long-term sustainable wellness as busy homeschool moms. Check out the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast  Follow Evgeniia on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/at.nourished.motherhood/ Visit Evgeniia's website...

Jean Burk is a mom of 2 homeschool graduates and creator of the award-winning College Prep Genius program. In this episode, Jean shares how she helped her children access free college by acing their standardized tests and she now guides other families to do the same. Check out Jean's College Prep Genius ecourse : https://bit.ly/3wjMi3X Connect with Jean through her website: https://collegepre...

Carolyn Leiloglou is a homeschooling mom of 4 and best-selling author. You'll love her new middle grade fantasy novel, Beneath the Swirling Sky ! Today we discuss why homeschooling provides the ideal environment for nurturing creativity in our kids and how we can best support them in exploring their own creative passions. Grab your copy of Beneath the Swirling Sky at Christianbook Check out t...

Ginny Yurich is a homeschooling mom of 5, lifelong Michigander, and founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement designed to help families reclaim childhood and make outside play a priority. Ginny is the author of several books including her newest release, Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future . Grab your copy at C...

Joy Prouty lives on a tiny island off the coast of Washington where she and her husband homeschool their 7 children. Joy is an artist, photographer, filmmaker, and mentor with a gift for inviting women into vulnerability and helping them experience transformation and healing. In her new book, Practicing Presence, Joy guides us in letting go of perfectionism so we can show up more fully in our real...

Danielle Hitchen is a homeschooling mom of 3 who longs for people to see and understand God’s big story in the everyday world around them. Today she shares her passion for church history and tradition with us as we explore how we can help our families live according to the rhythms of the church year and embrace the gifts that each season has to offer.              Check out Danielle's new boo...

Eryn Lynum is a homeschooling mom of 4, master naturalist, Bible teacher, and author of the new book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation . In this conversation we discuss how we as parents can help our children cultivate an unshakable faith by encountering their Creator in nature and synthesizing the truth of Scripture and the truths found in creation...

Abbie Halberstadt is a happy wife, homeschooling mama to 10, bestselling author, blogger, and fitness instructor. But most importantly, she’s a Bible-believing Christian who desires to know God and make Him known. In this episode we discuss why hard is not the same thing as bad and how embracing this truth can help us experience peace, purpose, and growth through hardship. Check out Abbie's b...

Tiffany Wasson is a homeschooling mom of 2 and author of I Quit! Confessions of An Imperfect Homeschool Mom. Tiffany is passionate about helping others find their way toward Jesus, the one who holds all things together. In this conversation Tiffany encourages us that even on the hard days, we can center our hearts on Christ and surrender our efforts to Him, trusting that He will make something bea...

Sally Clarkson is a wife, mother, best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, and mentor who has devoted her life to inspiring women to live for Christ. She and her husband, Clay, home educated their four children and are now pouring into the next generation. Through the years Sally has witnessed over and over again how God can use just one cup of kindness offered in faith to knit hearts together, co...

Min Hwang is a homeschooling mother of 4 who delights in sharing the Gospel-centric Charlotte Mason philosophy and methods with every family and church. In this conversation Min reminds us of the hope we have in Christ and the honor we have of praying for and discipling the next generation. For links to all the resources Min mentioned today including the Charlotte Mason materials she uses with her...

Leslie Nunnery is a homeschooling mom of 4. She and her husband, David, founded Teach Them Diligently homeschool conferences and events. Today Leslie shares why she believes every family should consider attending a homeschool conferences and how we can overcome the obstacles that prevent us from investing in in-person community. Find a homeschool conference near you: https://bit.ly/3mdFGiw Check o...

Teresa Wiedrick is a homeschooling mom of 4 who makes her home among the Kootenay Mountains of Canada. In this episode Teresa and I discuss the importance of self-care as homeschool moms and how essential it is for us to tend to our own physical, spiritual, and emotional needs so that we can thrive in this homeschool life. Grab your copy of Teresa's book, Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Nurturing...

Leah Boden is a homeschooling mom of 4 and a lifelong student of Charlotte Mason. In this episode she shares how the living principles of the Charlotte Mason philosophy have shaped her heart, mind, and soul, as well as her children's. Grab your copy of Leah's new book, Modern Miss Mason: https://bit.ly/3vIK0Yo Check out the show notes page at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast Follow the Home...

Jamie Erickson is a homeschooling mom of 5 and author of the brand new book, Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow . In this conversation, Jamie shares how she orders her homeschool days, what habits have allowed her to persevere and stay sane through the ups and downs of homeschool life, and why she believes the Danish concept of hygge aligns with the truth of t...

Jodi Mockabee is a homeschooling mom of 5 and author of the new book, The Whole and Healthy Family . Jodi is passionate about stewarding the minds, bodies, and spirits of her children in a way that sets them up to thrive in adulthood. In this episode, Jodi shares some of how she homeschools, how her family structures their days, and how they've approached some of the challenges that have come...

Linsey Knerl is a mom of 6 who believes that homeschooling can work for your family regardless of your unique circumstances. As an entrepreneur, freelance writer, and homeschool parent, Linsey knows all about the challenges of balancing work and family life, but year by year she and her husband have built a life that allows both their family and their business to thrive. Linsey shares her family&a...

Jennifer Pepito is a homeschool mom of 7, founder of the Peaceful Press, and author of Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy. In this conversation, Jennifer looks back over her decades of homeschool experience to share advice and encouragement for persevering through the ups and downs of homeschooling life. Grab your copy of Jennifer's new book,...

Mystie Winckler is a second-generation homeschooler, mom of 5, and author of The Convivial Homeschool. In this episode, she shares how we can find contentment and peace in the daily work of homeschooling and homemaking as we repent, rejoice, and repeat. Grab your copy of Mystie's book, The Convivial Homeschool: https://bit.ly/3QWu7Hm Find show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/p...

Deborah Wuehler is a homeschool mom of 8 who is passionate about helping homeschool parents draw strength and guidance from Scripture to educate their children to the glory of God. Today she shares how God has equipped her to persevere through over 30 years of homeschooling. Read Deborah's writing at the Homeschool Compass: https://bit.ly/3MNQ0WL Subscribe to the Homeschool Minute to receive...