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Our Life Homeschooling Podcast

Find inspiration from these interviews with everyday homeschool moms just like you! I titled this podcast Our Life Homeschooling because I want to share our family"s life homeschooling and "our life" collectively as homeschoolers. These homeschool moms talk about what attracted them to homeschooling, how they got started, daily rhythms and routines, their challenges, and what drives them to keep doing what they love! Find more at my website: ourlifehomeschooling.com.

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74. How Great Books & Conversations Shape Our Kids’...

Our Life Homeschooling Podcast ·

2026/10/06

In this conversation with author, Bible teacher, and homeschool mom Jen Weaver, we talk about how great books, meaningful conversations, and everyday moments can naturally weave discipleship into our homes and shape our children’s faith.Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed this episode, would you take a minute to leave a comment or review? It really helps more homeschool

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00:30:39

73. Your Homeschool Plan Isn’t Working—Now What?

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2026/09/29

What do you do when your homeschool plan hits a roadblock? I’m sharing a few real stories from our homeschooling years and how we moved forward by adjusting, staying flexible, and remembering that one hard season doesn’t mean homeschooling isn’t working.Looking for a community of other homeschool moms? Check out Made2Homeschool!Free Fall-Themed Copywork from the blog. 👉Want to learn the complete FAMILY FIRST approach I've refined in over 17 years of raising and educating our 10 children? Join

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00:36:55

72. The Secret Sauce of Homeschooling? You Need Other...

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2026/09/21

In this episode, we’re talking about something homeschool moms need just as much as curriculum—encouragement and real-life connection with other moms. Our guest, Annette Vaughn, author of Dear Homeschool Mom, shares why knowing homeschool moms in person may just be the “secret sauce” to homeschooling and how we can encourage one another along the way.Dear Homeschool Mom: Letters of Encouragement For Moms from MomsCONNECT WITH ANNETTE!WebsiteFacebookInstagramIn this episode, we discuss…1. When you

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00:34:29

71. What Homeschooling Gives Kids for Life: An...

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2026/09/15

Jennifer Pepito joins me to discuss her new book The Inspired Homeschool and the lasting things homeschooling gives our children beyond academics—confidence, character, faith, and strong family relationships. We’ll also talk about inspiring homeschoolers from history and why you can be confident teaching your own children.Jennifer's new book The Inspired Home School: How History's Heroes Light a Path Toward Joyful, Confident LearningCONNECT with Jennifer Pepito

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00:37:40

70. How Do We Get ALL the Homeschooling Done?...

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2026/09/08

How do we get through all the subjects, spend time with each child, and still have time for breakfast and everything else? In this episode, I'm answering your questions about morning routines, independent work, reluctant learners, and how to make homeschooling multiple kids actually work.FREE Fall-Themed Copywork2026-2027 Simple Morning Time Notebook👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home

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00:31:26

69. Homeschooling + Homemaking: How Do We Do It All?...

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2026/08/31

Homeschooling and homemaking can feel like two full-time jobs—and some days, it can seem impossible to keep up with both!In this conversation with Emily Wilson, we talk honestly about what it looks like to care for our homes while also educating our children. How do we keep up with meals, laundry, cleaning, and all the everyday responsibilities of home while making time for homeschooling?In this episode...1. How do you motivate yourself to keep going when you don't feel like doing the work that

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00:38:33

68. Big Emotions, Ambleside Online, Implementing...

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2026/08/18

How do you handle big emotions while still moving forward with your homeschool day? We’re talking quiet time, copywork and narration, following the Ambleside Online schedule, and helping kids take ownership of their work.Anyone Can HomeschoolFor the Children's SakeMy Favorite Ambleside Online BooksWhen is a Child Ready to Read?👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough

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00:30:03

67. Why Aren't We Making Health a Part of Education?

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2026/08/11

Taking care of our kids’ bodies should be considered part of their education—not something separate from it. In this conversation with Ashton Tate from Glory to Glory Fitness, we talk about why sleep, nutrition, exercise, time outdoors, and learning to care for our health deserve a much bigger place in the way we educate our children.F.O.R.M. Fitness EducationIn this conversation we discuss...1. What inspired you to create the F.O.R.M. Curriculum, and what gap did you see in homeschooling that

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00:12:27

66. Five Habits Every Homeschool Mom Needs

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2026/08/03

Year after year, these 5 simple habits have helped me manage everything as a mom and helped our homeschool flourish.Relaxed Homeschooling Video👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

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00:33:45

65. Anyone Can Homeschool with Nicki Truesdell

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2026/07/27

If you've ever wondered if you are cut out for homeschooling your kids, this conversation with Nicki Truesdell will encourage you that YOU are the most qualified to educate your child!Topics we cover in this conversation:1. Why do you say that "anyone can homeschool?"2. One of the main issues you discuss on your platforms is a biblical worldview in home education. What does that look like?3. You have a popular blog post where you say "It doesn't take 12 years to educate a

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00:29:46

64. How to Build Healthy Sibling Relationships

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2026/07/21

Strong sibling relationships are built over time. I'm sharing a few simple ways we've encouraged strong, healthy sibling relationships in our home.👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/Podcast:

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00:32:54

63. Raise Nature-Loving, Screen-Free Kids with Emily...

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2026/07/13

Do you want to give your kids a childhood immersed in nature? Learn why spending time outside is so good for kids and how to practically implement nature study in your family life through this conversation with Emily Rokser. In this conversation, we discuss...1. Why is nature study important?2. Why is it worth spending time outside?3. How can you get started with nature study in your homeschool?4. How can we incorporate outside time/nature time into our daily routine?5. What is nature journaling? 6

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62. LIVE on YouTube Podcast Relaunch Kickoff Q&A

Our Life Homeschooling Podcast ·

2026/07/08

Questions in this episode: 1. How do you measure success without testing?2. Do you go back and teach your teens things that you feel you may have "missed?"3. I love Ambleside Online, but my son hated it, what should I do?4. How can I get deeper narrations with more details from our kids?5. How do you trust that the motivation to start the school year will come again?6. Strategies for distracted moms. 7. How did you and your husband share the responsibilities of homeschooling and housework

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00:35:14

61. Ambleside Online Made Simple | A Charlotte Mason...

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2026/01/06

Ambleside Online is a rich Charlotte Mason curriculum that we have loved using with our children from the very beginning. For a new mom, however, it can feel overwhelming. In this talk, Hannah Gravelle shares the simple, practical way she uses Ambleside Online in her homeschool while teaching multiple children.How We Make Ambleside Online Work for Our Large Familyhttps://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/04/20/ambleside-online-homeschool-curriculum-for-a-large-family/Free Winter Copywork

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00:15:45

60. Are You Missing Time With Your Kids? Start...

Our Life Homeschooling Podcast ·

2025/12/29

Our kids grow up in the blink of an eye. Childhood is short. Are you missing time with your kids? Monday doesn’t have to mean going back. You can choose something different.You don’t need to have everything figured out on the first day—start exploring your options. Give yourself permission to pause. This could be the year your family truly changes.Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gattohttps://amzn.to/4ql6EQWWinter-Themed Copywork (Free

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00:33:34

59. I’ve Been Homeschooling for 16 Years — Ask Me...

Our Life Homeschooling Podcast ·

2025/12/19

What questions do you have about homeschooling? I’m responding to your questions about math manipulatives, high school and college considerations, fostering independence, wake-up times, and more.Winter Themed Copywork (Free Printable)https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/12/26/winter-themed-copywork-free-printable/SIMPLE MORNING TIMENOTEBOOKhttps://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ

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00:27:10

58. You CAN Homeschool High School- Here's What to...

Our Life Homeschooling Podcast ·

2025/12/08

CJ from Homeschooling Through High School is homeschooling three high school-age children. She shares the many ways that high school is the same but also different in her homeschool. In this conversation…1. What led you to homeschooling?2. What has surprised you the most about homeschooling teens compared to the earlier years? 3. What does a high school day look like for you and your teens?, 4. What are your top high school tips?Connect with CJ:YouTube: @homeschoolingthroughhighschool

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00:23:00

57. The Homeschool Screen Time Plan That Works for...

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2025/12/01

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00:18:44

56. What I've Learned From Homeschooling and Raising...

Our Life Homeschooling Podcast ·

2025/11/24

What does homeschooling boys look like? Boys are boisterous, busy, full of energy, competitive, and they sure do make homeschooling fun! I'm talking today about what I have learned about boys from our 15+ years of homeschooling. Free Christmas Copywork Pageshttps://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/11/27/christmas-homeschool-copywork-pages-free-printable/WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ

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00:42:05

55. Why "Go With the Flow" Homeschooling Is Failing...

Our Life Homeschooling Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Ashley Buffa joins me on the podcast to talk about the habits that set disciplined families apart from those who are barely getting by. Connect with Ashley:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyMBuffaWebsite: https://www.vocationalhomeschooling.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleymbuffa/ In this conversation...1. Why do you think so many homeschool moms have bought into the “go with the flow” mindset?2. What are the long-term consequences of this hands-off approach for kids academically

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