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Ep. 109 - Homeschool Testing: When to Test, When to...

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2026/03/19

Every spring, testing season arrives — and homeschool families face a question that's equal parts legal, philosophical, and personal. When should homeschoolers use standardized testing — and when should they skip it entirely?🟢 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).In this episode, you'll learn:Why standardized tests were never designed

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Ep. 108 - The Truth About Homeschooling Disadvantages...

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2026/03/12

Most families Googling the disadvantages of homeschooling are secretly hoping the fears aren’t real. In this episode of The Christy-Faith Show, homeschool expert Christy-Faith takes every fear on the list — socialization, academic gaps, parent qualifications, and the financial question — and follows each one all the way to the research. The answers change everything.🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of

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Ep. 107 - How to Reduce Screen Time for Kids — And...

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2026/03/05

Wondering how to reduce screen time for kids when you homeschool — and whether you're actually winning the battle? Christy-Faith, veteran educator and host of The Christy-Faith Show, says homeschool moms are sitting on the answer — the lifestyle they've already chosen is the strategy everyone else is desperately searching for.🎁 Free Resource: Free Homeschool Wellness CheckFor the mom who wants to look at her homeschool honestly and make sure it's in good shape.In this episode, you'll

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Ep. 106 - She Was Denied a Diagnosis Because She...

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2026/02/27

A homeschool mom gets her son tested for dyslexia — he qualifies — and they refuse to give him the diagnosis because he's homeschooled. They called it "failure to educate." Have you ever been interrogated, profiled, or made to feel like a suspect just because you homeschool?Homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising, with over 20 years in education — shares three powerful strategies for handling hostile service providers, explains the power differential homeschool

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Ep. 105 - Is It a Learning Disability, a Skill Gap,...

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2026/02/19

Your child is struggling, and you don't know if it's a content gap, a skill gap, or something deeper. Should you change curriculum? Hire a tutor? Get a diagnosis? In this episode, homeschool expert and 20-year education veteran Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Amy Moore (cognitive psychologist and ADHD mom) and Sandy Zamalis (cognitive skills specialist and former homeschool mom) from LearningRx to give you a clear framework for figuring out what's really going on—and what to do next.If

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Ep. 104 - Homeschool Mom Burnout Recovery: Soul Care...

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2026/02/12

If there's one thing we know about homeschool moms, it's that we are really good at giving of ourselves. But somewhere along the way, we picked up this belief that a beautiful life is something we give, not something we get to have.In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with licensed professional counselor, author, and homeschool mom of four, Debra Fileta, to unpack why so many of us are running on empty and what it actually looks like to care for our souls, not just our schedules. 🛠️

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Ep. 103 - Creating Your Schedule & Finding...

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2026/02/04

In the final episode of her How to Start Homeschooling series, Christy-Faith tackles the two questions that keep homeschool moms up at night: what a homeschool day actually looks like and whether your kids are “getting enough” socialization.This episode isn’t about perfect schedules or filling every hour. It’s about building a rhythm that works for your family, protecting connection, and letting go of the pressure to recreate school at home. You’ll walk away with simple frameworks,

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Ep. 102 - Finding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources...

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2026/01/29

Wondering how to choose homeschool curriculum without blowing the budget or burning out? This is Part 2 of the new homeschooler series, and today we're covering the steps you need to take before you spend a single dollar on curriculum.If you've been tempted to skip ahead and just start buying, it’s understandable. Curriculum feels like the answer to all the chaos. But here's what Christy-Faith has learned after coaching hundreds of moms: if you skip what we're covering today, you're

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Ep. 101 - How to Start Homeschooling (Part 1/3) — The...

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2026/01/23

It's 2AM. You have 47 browser tabs open and every article says something different. And you just want to know where to start.If that's you right now, welcome. You made it. Pull up a chair.This is Part 1 of a brand new series designed to walk you step by step through how to start homeschooling. No fluff, no overwhelm, just the three things you actually need to do first. By the end of this episode, you will have clarity, an action plan, and permission to stop worrying about everything else

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Ep. 100 - The Big 100: Turning the Tables with My...

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2026/01/15

The Christy-Faith Show has reached 100 episodes, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than hanging out with her favorite people. In this special milestone episode, she's joined by Marnie, Denise, and longtime friend Jesse for a girls' night style conversation. No fancy agenda, just real talk. They share powerful mom transformation stories from inside Thrive, turn the tables so the guests interview Christy-Faith, and answer listener questions about everything from her

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Ep. 99 - The $40 Billion Youth Sports Machine //...

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2026/01/08

If you’ve ever watched your child lose joy in a sport they once loved, this episode will hit close to home.Christy-Faith and guest Jonathan Carone discuss how youth sports has slowly shifted from play to pressure. What used to be backyard games and simple fun has turned into rankings, money, identity, and adult expectations kids were never meant to carry.This episode is not about blaming parents or coaches. It's not anti-sports either (We love sports and competition!). It is about pausing

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Ep. 98 - Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain...

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2026/01/01

72% of parents get insufficient sleep at least three nights a week. And when we finally get the kids to bed, most of us do the same thing — stay up scrolling because it's the only time that feels like ours. But what if the things we think are recharging us are actually making us more exhausted? In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Toole, a neuroscientist and homeschool success story, to unpack the difference between true rest and just escaping. If you're running on empty

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Ep. 97 - The Belief That Nearly Broke My Homeschool...

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2025/12/24

In this final episode of the Behind the Screen series, Christy-Faith shares her deepest why: the real reason behind everything she does. After twenty years in education, she thought homeschooling would be easy. She had the credentials and experience. What she didn't have was support. And it nearly cost her everything.She explores the hidden cost of going it alone and the one belief holding homeschool moms back: that investing in yourself is optional. Learn what the research says about

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Ep. 96 - The Grief that Comes with Growth // Behind...

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2025/12/18

No one warned you that growth could come with grief. That answering a calling might mean watching parts of your old life slip away—friendships that shift, privacy that disappears, and a simplicity you didn't know to treasure until it was gone.In this raw and reflective episode, Christy-Faith opens up about the hidden cost of stepping into purpose. She shares what it's really like to carry both gratitude and grief at the same time—to love where you are while quietly aching for what you had

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Ep. 95 - The Two Times I Almost Walked Away From My...

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2025/12/10

Ever lie awake at 2 AM wondering if God's even there? Or have questions you're too scared to say out loud—even to yourself?I've been there. Twice.In this episode, I'm sharing the two seasons I almost walked away from my faith completely. One was intellectual—I couldn't make the pieces fit anymore. The other was heartbreak so crushing I thought God was being cruel.I'll tell you what those years actually looked like, what kept me from walking away, and why wrestling with God doesn't mean your

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Ep. 94 - Did I Misread the Bible on Parenting? My...

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2025/12/03

If you’ve ever followed all the parenting rules, read all the books, and still felt your child slipping away, this episode will land deep in your chest.In this raw and honest conversation, Christy-Faith shares the story she’s never fully told—the moment she realized the parenting method she believed was “biblical” was actually building fear, walls, and distance with her child. What followed was a journey of unlearning, healing, and rediscovering what discipline actually means through the

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Ep. 93 - Church Hurts: The Cost of Staying Too Long...

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2025/11/27

The church you love.The friends who feel like family.The life you’ve built with your whole heart.What happens when walking away from all of it is the only way to protect your family?In this raw and vulnerable episode, Christy-Faith shares the story she’s held close for years—the painful season when her family had to leave their church, their friend group, and their entire social world behind almost overnight. From subtle red flags to full-blown spiritual and relational turmoil, she opens up

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Ep. 92 - Behind the Screen: Part 1/6 - A Real...

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2025/11/19

If you’ve ever looked at another homeschool mom online and thought, “She must have it all together,” this episode will feel like a deep breath.Christy-Faith opens up about the real parts of her life: the mess, the fear, the mistakes, the burnout and why she can’t keep showing up as a two-dimensional version of herself. This is the start of her Behind the Screen series, where she shares what’s true, not just what fits in a 30-second clip. This is Part 1 of a 6 part series.🛠️ LINKS &

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Ep. 91 - The Secret to Making Childhood Memories

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2025/11/12

The matching pajamas. The elaborate elf setup. The perfect presents.We pour ourselves out every December trying to create “magic” for our kids—but what if they won’t even remember it?In this freeing and research-backed episode, Christy-Faith uncovers what kids truly remember about their childhood holidays (and what they don’t). Through the science of memory and emotion, she reveals why the pressure for “perfect” holidays actually blocks memories from forming and what to do instead.The

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Ep. 90 - You Can Start Homeschooling Anytime: Here’s...

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2025/11/05

Where Do I Even Begin? How to Start Homeschooling Mid-Year with ConfidenceIf your child’s light is dimming at school and you know it’s time for a change, this episode is your lifeline.In this compassionate and practical guide, Christy-Faith walks you step-by-step through how to start homeschooling in the middle of the school year without panic, perfectionism, or overwhelm. You’ll discover her 30-day framework for a smooth transition, why “de-schooling” is essential before academics, and how

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