Christian Homeschooling & Motherhood | For The Mom Podcast & Ministry

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October 23 Ep 122 | An Audience of One: Surrender, Identity, and Staying in His Word
Today's episode is a little different. I'm being transparent with you about where I'm
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October 14 Ep 121 | HOMESCHOOLING: Is It Really Worth It?
Have you wrestled with the question, "Is it really worth it to homeschool my kids?" Does it really make that much difference whether I homeschool them or they go to school? Today on the podcast, I’ll answer that question and challenge you to define what “worth it” means for you! Listen for a little giveaway in today's episode!
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12 min
October 07 Ep 120 | Help! My Homeschool Curriculum Isn't Working! What Do I Do Next?
Have I chosen the wrong homeschool curriculum? Should I change curriculum? Will this mess up my whole homeschool year? In today's episode, I'll walk you through your options when your homeschool curriculum feels like it isn’t working!
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14 min
September 28 Ep 119 | Christian Motherhood — The Plans We Make, The Prayers We Pray, and Learning to Surrender them to God
We make plans as moms and wives for our kids, our marriages, our homes, our days, and our future. Today I'm talking about what it actually looks like to surrender those plans to God instead of fighting our way through them on our own. I close the episode praying over you and with you! I'm glad you're here.
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September 21 Ep 118 | Feeling Behind: A Word for the Homeschool Mom Who’s Doubting Herself.
"Am I doing enough?"
The question almost every homeschool mom asks herself late at night after a hard day. Today I'm talking about where that question comes from, how my September has gone so far, and why showing up and being faithful is what actually matters.
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13 min
September 14 Ep 117 | Raising Kids Who Know What They Believe (Not Just What to Do)
It's possible to teach your kids reading, writing, fractions, and grammar for years and never once teach them why they believe what they believe. Today I'm talking about discipleship as its own kind of homeschool stewardship, and the "compass, not a measuring stick" approach I use in our home.
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12 min
September 03 Ep 116 | Starting Your Homeschool Year Free From Comparison and Guilt
Hey Moms! Your homeschool was never supposed to look like your friend's, or what you see online. God gave you your specific kids and your specific family! Homeschooling them is actually a part of stewarding the gifts that God gave you.
In this episode, join me as we dive into starting your homeschool year without guilt and comparison! I'm glad you're here!
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August 29 Ep 115 | HOMESCHOOLING | How to Add Bible, Apologetics, and Catechism to Your Homeschool Year
If you’re planning your homeschool year and choosing curriculum for math, reading, history, and spelling, don’t forget to plan for Bible, Christian discipleship, catechism, and apologetics, too.
In this episode, we’re talking about Christian homeschooling, teaching the Bible at home, discipling your children, and why catechism and apologetics for kids are such an important part of building a strong biblical worldview. If you want to raise children who know what they believe, why they believe it, and how to defend their Christian faith, this episode will encourage you to make discipleship a priority in your homeschool year.
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August 21 Ep 114 | HOMESCHOOLING | Starting Your Homeschool Year. 3 Things I'm Doing to Prepare for a Smooth Start.
Starting a new homeschool year can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to! In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things I'm doing to prepare for a smooth start to homeschooling! This episode is for Christian homeschool moms who want to start their homeschool year smoothly! I'm glad you're here!
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August 13 Ep 113 | FAITH | Teaching Your Kids to Defend Their Faith. Christian Apologetics & Homeschooling
In this episode, we're talking about Christian parenting, homeschooling, apologetics for kids, catechism, and teaching children a biblical worldview. If you've ever wondered how to prepare your children to defend their Christian faith and answer hard questions about Jesus, truth, morality, gender ideology, abortion, and culture, this episode is for you.
I'm sharing a story of a real conversation that challenged me to think deeper about raising Christian kids, discipling children at home, and why teaching apologetics in the homeschool years matters so much. We’ll talk about how to help kids know what they believe, why they believe it, and how to defend their faith with confidence and grace.
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16 min

About Christian Homeschooling & Motherhood | For The Mom Podcast & Ministry

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A Scripture-rooted podcast for Christian homeschooling moms who want to walk confidently in their God-given calling without the guilt or overwhelm.

Each week, host Maryse Doner — founder of For The Mom ministry, Christian speaker, and creator of the Journey to the Cross Devotional Journal- brings you biblical encouragement, honest conversation, and practical tools for your homeschooling, motherhood, and faith. Maryse helps everyday moms to homeschool with peace and confidence, relying on the one who called them to this ministry.

You'll find short, simple teaching points, real-life stories, Scripture, and prayer woven into episodes.

Whether you're new to homeschooling, navigating a learning challenge, feeling spiritually dry, or simply longing for a steadier rhythms in your home, this podcast will meet you where you are. Friend, you don't need to have it all figured out.

What you'll find here:

Faith: identity in Christ above all else, trusting Him in every season.

Motherhood: purpose, peace from above, and perseverance in God's design for moms.

Homeschooling: practical tips for curriculum, routines, and time-management.

Real encouragement for Christian women seeking to live out their calling in a confused culture.

Who this podcast is for: Christian homeschooling moms who want faith-based truth that meets them in the everyday of their lives and faith.

About Maryse: Maryse Doner is a Christian speaker, podcaster, and author who equips women to homeschool with peace and confidence. With a nursing background that brings practical credibility and a heart rooted in Scripture, she is relatable, humble, empathetic, and intentional. Her teaching is practical and honest, rooted in Scripture, and a safe place to be both challenged and encouraged.

New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and share with a mom who needs encouragement today.

God is faithful in every season, and He will equip you for each day. You're not alone!

Connect with Maryse:

Website: www.forthemomministry.com

Speaking inquiries: [email protected]

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