When longtime friends reconnect after seven years, the conversation flows effortlessly from educational philosophy to practical motherhood wisdom. Join Shanda and her special guest SarahRuth Owens (@kindletogetherness) as they share insights gleaned from their weekend at a Charlotte Mason homeschool conference in Tennessee.

SarahRuth reveals how her family "flipped the script" on traditional roles, creating a lifestyle where both parents actively participate in their children's education and daily lives. This approach—which she calls "kindled togetherness"—required unconventional choices, including teaching ESL to Chinese students at 3am so she could be fully present with her family during the day.

The heart of Charlotte Mason education comes alive as SarahRuth explains why this approach resonated with her even before motherhood: "This is a uniquely created person by God, and how can I teach them to love the world God made so much that they're willing to learn about it for the rest of their lives?" Both women share their experiences from the conference's immersion day, where they stepped into students' shoes to gain fresh perspective on the method's rigor and beauty.

Don't miss SarahRuth's insights about her new devotional resource with Hosanna Revival called "The Everyday Banquet," which combines family mealtime with scripture-centered conversation. Drawing from her Jewish heritage, she created 52 weekly devotionals designed to foster meaningful family connections around the dinner table.

Through candid discussion about morning routines, motherhood seasons, and the importance of being filled before pouring out, this episode offers practical encouragement for anyone seeking to center their family life on Christ. Subscribe, share, and join us in discovering how to live a life devoted to God and family.

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