Homeschool Made Simple

This is the second episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.

Henrietta Mears was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent who influenced many young people who also became influential in their own right. Listen in to meet this amazing woman!

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This is the first episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on my life, and I want to share them with you.

Edith Schaeffer has been one of the most influential women on my life. Her books formed my understanding of what it meant to be a woman who uses all of her creativity and talent for the glory of God.

I hope you are inspired as you hear a bit about Edith, and if you haven't read her books, be sure to do so. They will change your life!

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Many moms feel the added pressure of keeping up with housework on top of homeschooling their children! In this episode, Carole talks with Kristi Woodard, homeschooling mom of eight, who shares her pearls of wisdom on things that worked over the years to help her manage her home while educating her children at home.

For more episodes with Kristi, listen to episode 96 on socialization!

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Carole and her assistant, Rachel, continue their conversation about Chuck Smith and how he led the Calvary Chapel movement.

Be sure to listen to the end to learn how you can listen to Pastor Chuck's teaching through the Bible!

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With the recent popularity of the movie, Jesus Revolution, Carole wanted to share about the man who was at the very center of the Jesus Movement, Chuck Smith. 

In this episode, you'll hear about: 

• Chuck's upbringing
• key women in his life
• challenges he faced early in ministry
• how he ended up being at Calvary Chapel
• Chuck's heart for teaching the Word of God

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In this episode, Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer a few questions about reading. 

You'll hear about: 

• whether to help children in reading comprehension
• helping children fall in love with literature
• brief thoughts on narration
• how to help reluctant readers
• finding the best times to read with your children
• what kids are looking for in a book
• that value of repetition

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Lois Lenski is one of the most important illustrators and authors in children’s literature! In this episode, Carole shares a stack of Lois Lenski’s books. If you’ve never met Lois Lenski, you will adore her!

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If you love learning about children’s literature, check out Carole’s kiddie lit course HERE! 

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Carole is joined again by Ellison to share more about his future work overseas. Ellison's wife, Betsy, also joins the conversation to share how they each heard God's call to cross-cultural work. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Three ways Ellison was shaped by exposure to missionaries
• His experience in the Middle East
• How Ellison prepared for work overseas
• How God called Betsy to partner in the same work
• The particular work they anticipate doing
• How you can pray for them!

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The great thing about books is they are portals into another world. Imaginative play often comes out of books. Carole is joined by Ellison to talk about his own learning journey. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 

• The way reading leads to imaginative play
• How Ellison overcame some learning disabilities 
• Creating a rich home life 
• The power of wilderness in spiritual formation
• What Ellison would have changed in his academic pursuit
• The role of the Church in cultivating imagination

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It’s always fun to hear what people are reading! I’m this episode Carole shared six books she's been reading lately. You’ll find books on the topic of minimalism and Sabbath and a collection of short stories by a favorite author.

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