The Feast Life

#90: Faith Over Fear: Rewriting Your Back-to-School Story


Listen Later

 In this heartfelt episode of The Feast Life, Julie Ross shares a powerful clip from a live Feast Table Membership call where she guides homeschool moms through the back-to-school fear that often surfaces at the start of a new year. Through prayer, reflection, and practical journaling exercises, Julie equips listeners to name their fears, discredit the lies, and rewrite their stories with faith and purpose.

Whether you're nervous about teaching high school, juggling multiple ages, or simply wondering if you’re enough—this episode reminds you that you are not alone and that the One who called you will equip you.

Key Takeaways:

  • You are not the only one feeling nervous. Fear is a natural response to stepping into something that matters—but it doesn't get the final word.
  • Name the fear. Bringing your thoughts out of your head and onto paper helps stop the spiral of overthinking.
  • Discredit the fear. Ask: Is this the ultimate truth? What else might be more true than this fear?
  • Write a new story. Choose to believe in possibility. Reframe your fear into a vision of how things could work.
  • Speak truth over yourself. Powerful affirmations like “I am equipped and chosen” and “My presence is more powerful than any perfect lesson plan” help shift your mindset and ground you in what really matters.
  • Homeschooling is holy work. You’re not just checking off boxes—you’re shaping hearts and creating sacred spaces for growth, wonder, and connection.

  • Journaling Prompts from the Episode:

    1. What am I most afraid of this school year?

    2. Is that fear the ultimate truth?

    3. What is more true than that fear?

    4. How could this situation actually work out for good?

    5. What story do I want to live this year?

    6.  

      Resources Mentioned:

      Visit thefeastlife.me/blog/90 for additional resources and links

      The Feast Table Membership – Join or learn more here 

      Free workshop: 5 Easy Steps to a Life-Giving Homeschool – Watch it here

      Tune in and leave encouraged—because your homeschool doesn't have to look like anyone else’s. It’s allowed to be beautiful in its own way.

      Just Getting Started? Get our FREE Charlotte Mason and You Workshop to see if this powerful approach can transform your homeschool. https://www.thefeastlife.me/opt-in

      Subscribe & Review: “ I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star reviews.

      Also, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW NOW

       

      Connect with Us:

      • Website: A Gentle Feast
      • Facebook: A Gentle Feast Community
      • Instagram: @agentlefeast
      • Prefer video or closed captions? Watch all our episodes on YouTube. http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLife
      •  

        Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at https://www.agentlefeast.com.

        ...more
        View all episodesView all episodes
        Download on the App Store

        The Feast LifeBy thefeastlife.me

        • 5
        • 5
        • 5
        • 5
        • 5

        5

        76 ratings


        More shows like The Feast Life

        View all
        Read-Aloud Revival ® by Sarah Mackenzie

        Read-Aloud Revival ®

        3,362 Listeners

        Life with Sally by Sally Clarkson

        Life with Sally

        2,985 Listeners

        A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast by Liz Cottrill, Emily Kiser and Nicole Williams

        A Delectable Education Charlotte Mason Podcast

        1,022 Listeners

        Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas by Brandy Vencel, Mystie Winckler, and Abby Wahl

        Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

        527 Listeners

        Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling by Sonya Shafer

        Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

        521 Listeners

        Now That We're A Family by Elisha and Katie Voetberg

        Now That We're A Family

        1,785 Listeners

        The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast by That Sounds Fun Network

        The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

        2,111 Listeners

        Called To Homeschool by Meg Thomas

        Called To Homeschool

        269 Listeners

        Simple Farmhouse Life by Lisa Bass

        Simple Farmhouse Life

        2,041 Listeners

        Homeschool Made Simple by Homeschool Made Simple

        Homeschool Made Simple

        400 Listeners

        The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins by Cindy Rollins

        The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins

        431 Listeners

        Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschool, Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family by Leigh Nguyen - Homeschool Mom, Homeschooling, Education, Motherhood, Homemaking, Christian Parenting

        Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschool, Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family

        311 Listeners

        Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito by Jennifer Pepito

        Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

        171 Listeners

        M Is for Mama Podcast by Abbie Halberstadt

        M Is for Mama Podcast

        1,210 Listeners

        Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible by Eryn Lynum

        Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

        453 Listeners