Sometimes we homeschool mamas can be tempted to look to homeschooling for our identity and even as a source of pride. But when we view homeschooling as but one aspect of our role as mothers, when we see that it is an act of worship and service to God, and when we prioritize relationship with our children, we can truly experience joy in the homeschool journey. My guest Melissa McMahan from Cair Paravel Academy joins us this week to share her perspective as a long-time homeschooling mom of 5 daughters. We chatted all about classical Charlotte Mason education, pursuing our own interests as mothers, and more. This conversation was such a delight!

Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Melissa-McMahan

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Jen Mackinnon helps working moms balance their career and homeschool their kids by providing practical solutions that help them cut through the noise and overwhelm and focus on their family's unique needs. Today she joins us on the podcast to share her perspective as a working homeschool mom of 2. This conversation is sure to be an encouragement to many of us as we seek to homeschool well while also working inside or outside the home!

Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/jen-mackinnon/

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We all know homeschool kids are basically hobbits. Homeschool families especially seem to experience a constant stream of feeding people at multiple meals and snack times a day! Can a homeschool family really enjoy healthy eating while staying in their budget? Steph Jenkins from CheapskateCook.com is here to chat all about meal planning, snack times, encouraging independence, and more. Plus, as a fellow 2nd-generation homeschooler, Steph brings a unique perspective to our conversations about homeschooling. You won't want to miss this chat!

Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/steph-jenkins/

Be sure to check out Steph's *free* Budget-Friendly Clean Eating Menu Plan (Feed 4 people for $60 a week - without beans and rice!)

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In this special bonus episode of Homeschool Conversations I had the privilege of chatting with Amanda McCrina, author of the newly published YA novel, Traitor. Amanda is a homeschool graduate, and Traitor began as a short story assignment for history during her senior year! Listen to this episode to hear Amanda discuss the writing process, her love of reading, and the complicated history undergirding the stories in Traitor. She also answered 3 listener questions from some homeschool teens! This is an episode your teens will enjoy as well.

Enter to win your own autographed copy of Traitor: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE6izVADN8-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Please note: Different readers are ready for a variety of content at a wide range of ages. Please check out the author’s website and read more about Traitor to determine if it is a good fit for the teens in your particular family.

Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/amanda-mccrina/

Where do you place your hope as a homeschool mom? Is it in your homeschooling? In your curriculum choices? In your parenting philosophy? As soon as you shift your hope to anything other than Jesus, you're sure to be disappointed. Today's guest, Kendra Fletcher, reminds us that the love of God for us in Christ is the safest, most glorious place to rest! Kendra speaks from her experience as a long-time homeschooling mom of 8, and shares with us what it's like to homeschool in dark times, Kendra's podcast Homeschooling IRL was one of my favorite homeschool podcasts, and it was such a treat to have her join me for this week's Homeschool Conversations episode!

Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/kendra-fletcher

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Jennifer Knick joins us today to share her tips and strategies for organized homeschooling. If that sounds intimidating, never fear. Jennifer lays things out in such a simple way! You'll even hear how an accordion file folder can play a role in high school record keeping. Plus, you'll hear some great tips for working at home while homeschooling. In season 2 of Homeschool Conversations, I’m including several interviews with working homeschool moms, moms who work part time or full time while also homeschooling and caring for their children. I hope this working homeschool mom mini-series is an encouragement! Plus, you’ll see that there’s plenty of variety even among working homeschool moms!

Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/jennifer-knick/

There’s nothing quite so delightful as talking to a veteran homeschool mama. And when that retired homeschool mama is Cindy Rollins, who inspired a whole generation of moms to pursue Morning Time and Charlotte Mason education? You know this is going to be a good conversation! Cindy brings such wisdom to this interview. I just know you're going to love it!

(Plus, when I asked her what 1 thing we should make sure to include in Morning Time? Her answer was NOT what I was expecting!)

Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/cindy-rollins

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The modern homeschool landscape doesn't always look the way you might have expected. There's a lot less calico and a lot more variety than the old stereotypes might have suggested. In season 2 of Homeschool Conversations, I'm going to be including several interviews with working homeschool moms, moms who work part time or full time while also homeschooling and caring for their children. With the current societal shifts, I think many more parents will be finding themselves in a similar situation. I hope this working homeschool mom mini-series is an encouragement! Plus, you'll see that there's plenty of variety even among working homeschool moms! Today's interview is with Molly Nickles from The Modern Homeschooler, and I think you're going to love it.  

Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Molly-Nickles

100 Poems: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/

Y’all, this is a pretty special interview! I sat down with my beloved and my friend, my husband John Sloan, to discuss why family worship is important, what it looks like in our family, and how other families can get started with family devotions in their own homes. John is truly my favorite person. We’ve been married for 16 years, and in that time he has been so faithful to prioritize the regular worship of God in our home. I also love that he didn’t come into this episode with “7 steps for family worship success.” Nope. John over and over again reminded us that we are resting on the grace of God in this, as in all aspects of family life. Is it any wonder I love this man? Wondering how to start family worship in your home? This interview is for you!

We also address some of the common challenges we face when it comes to incorporating family worship in your daily life.

Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/how-to-family-worship/

Have you ever wondered if (or why) we should read fairy tales? Stick around for this scintillating conversation with Angelina Stanford and you might be amazed to find the Gospel hidden and interwoven throughout the fairy tale genre! You just may find yourself adding more fairy tales to your homeschool plan this year…

Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/fairy-tales-angelina-stanford/

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