Keep Calm and Homeschool On

Keep Calm and Homeschool On episodes:

• 01.17.2023

  #9: Freedom

  You know the popular saying, Ignorance is bliss ? So often in our lives it is easier to just pretend everything is okay and allow ourselves to be like a rubber dingy in the ocean, tossed around by the...

  
• 12.13.2022

  #8: Ownership

  What are you taking ownership of? We've talked about taking our thoughts captive, but what happens when we don't? Today we'll be talking about some practical tools to get up and fight and teach our children. If you've been speaking...

  
• 11.22.2022

  #7: Undone

  Today s podcast episode is all about the heart: The power of a heart that has been unraveled and is weak so that He can be strong. Whether you are walking through a season of being undone or just feeling...

  
• 10.18.2022

  #6: To the overwhelmed...

  To the overwhelmed...I see you. I see the weight that seems to be pressing in on all sides. I know what it is to feel like you can t breathe, to feel like you are failing on all sides. But...

  
• 10.12.2022

  #5: Confidence

  Do you struggle with confidence? Do you feel like a wave blown and tossed by the winds of the many different opinions and perspectives that you are faced with? Are you often uncertain or plagued with doubt and insecurity? In...

  
• 09.27.2022

  #4: Stay Soft

  Staying soft and flexible despite hurt and disappointment is not easy. It takes intentionality, it takes practice and purpose. Like a shield around us, we put up walls, distance ourselves, or become more rigid and set in our ways determined...

  
• 09.20.2022

  #3: True Discipleship

  Are you hungry for true community and discipleship in your life or is God laying on your heart the desire to be that for someone else? Let s talk about it--what it can look like, what it definitely does not...

  
• 08.31.2022

  #2: No Condemnation

  Join Rebecca in her morning devotions as she shares from Romans 8:1: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." We'll be talking about the difference between judgement and condemnation, the problem with extremism in...

  
• 08.23.2022

  #1: Sustainable Rhythms

  Join Rebecca as she shares her struggles, her burnout, her low points, and her failures and the calling God is laying on her heart to slow down and find some peace in the midst of the storms of life. Sometimes...

  
• 08.23.2022

  Gather Round with Rebecca Spooner (Intro)

  Who is Rebecca Spooner? What is this podcast about? In this intro, hear how Rebecca hopes to use this podcast to talk freely about whatever God is laying on her heart. Come walk alongside Rebecca for encouragement as God uses...

  
• 11.25.2020

  What Should We Do?

  This past week I have been wrestling. Wrestling with my Christian response to everything that is happening right now in our government, in our country, in our province. God, when do I stand, when do I wait? The biggest thing...

  
• 11.18.2020

  Put On Your Blinders

  Have you ever faced a season in your life where you just feel lost in a sea of mud? Maybe you are facing judgement and condemnation, maybe you are feeling pressured or rejected, maybe you are busy and overwhelmed. Whatever...

  
• 06.15.2020

  #74 The Power of Life and Death

  Today’s episode is all about the tongue. In our reading through the rest of 1 Samuel this week and David’s psalms and praises, I have been so struck by the power of our words. From declaring who God is, to...

  
• 06.08.2020

  A Woman After God's Own Heart

  In our Bible reading plan (which you can download for free by the way) we have been reading about David, who was known as being a man after God’s own heart. And it made me ponder why. Why was he...

  
• 06.03.2020

  He is Close

  I actually recorded this podcast last week but have been so busy I never got around to posting it. For anyone wanting the most instantaneous podcast updates, I am now posting them first in my free app: Gather ‘Round Homeschool...

  
• 04.28.2020

  Why I Think Our View of Education is Broken

  It’s been a long time guys. I’m tired: 3 launches this month and 2 next, online conventions and the insanity of covid-19. I edit, I write, I pray, I homeschool, I don’t cook very often these days so I send...

  
• 03.18.2020

  And Yet... God is Good

  Even in the storm, he is good. Even in caronavirus, he is good. Today’s episode is a bit different than some of my others. We talk about the current situation that is impacting everyone everywhere in this completely new way...

  
• 03.11.2020

  Awe and Wonder

  Welcome to our first podcast about our Read Through the Bible in a Year plan! I am fascinated by Genesis. Beginnings are telling, are they not? We get a glimpse not just at a different time period, but of a...

  
• 03.05.2020

  Spiritual Authority

  Spiritual authority: what does that mean and what does it look like? Do you ever feel tired of praying for something and feeling like your prayers aren’t powerful? Today’s episode is my musings on spiritual authority and what I feel...

  
• 02.23.2020

  Read through the Bible

  Today I am so incredibly excited to be announcing the release of the completely free chronological bible reading plan that I created. This has been something God laid on my heart a few months ago that I put on the...

  
• 02.17.2020

  New Direction

  Today I talked about everything, just processing all the changes, all the things I think God is calling me into for this blog, podcast, page, group, etc. and where that all came from. I talk about my testimony, I share...

  
• 01.14.2020

  Homeschooling in the Early Years

  I got nothing, no fancy blog post, no fancy pictures. But I figure I can post this episode or I can wait until I have time to blog about it. In today’s episode I interview my 6 year old daughter,...

  
• 12.11.2019

  Godcast: Intimacy with God

  From the earliest I can remember, I was a “Christian”. The word itself grades on me. I feel like it doesn’t mean what it should mean, I feel like it doesn’t accurately portray my relationship with God. You see, I...

  
• 12.09.2019

  Confessions of a Curriculum Junkie

  Someone, somewhere out there, is going to be offended by my title. And if you are offended by my title, you will MOST definitely be offended by my examples in today’s podcast episode. Addicted to curriculum, something we laugh about...

  
• 11.14.2019

  Godcast: Dream and Plod

  Earlier this week I posted a podcast episode where I promised a mid-week special. It is late, but it is here! Today’s podcast is a Godcast… it’s all about Him. I hardly mention the word homeschooling so I want to...

  
• 11.11.2019

  Homeschool Joy

  I am hesitating. It is 9am, hours after my podcast normally goes live and here I sit convincing myself that this one should just sit on the bench. But somewhere along the way, I have learned that it is often...

  
• 11.04.2019

  Unqualified

  Unqualified. It’s just a word, but it is also a judgement based on someone’s opinion. What qualifies you to teach your children or walk in your ministry or help anyone with anything? If we are always looking to someone to...

  
• 10.28.2019

  The Real Homeschoolers of North America

  What is a real life homeschool day in your home? If you’re anything like me, it doesn’t mimic the YouTube videos we see with the cutesy little music and the smiling mom with the pristine house. Maybe you are homeschooling...

  
• 10.21.2019

  Being a Homeschooled Child

  True story, I am 100% loading this without writing just to get it up for you guys. I also didn’t really mention any links but I will come back and write a bit before I share it tomorrow socially. In...

  
• 08.12.2019

  My Story

  How did a girl who got married when she was 19, had no college or university degree and greatest desire was to just be a mom and homeschool her kids get where I am today? How did I write books...

  
• 08.06.2019

  I Thought It Would Be Better...

  It’s like the unspoken thought settling uncomfortably in the back of our heads: the one we push back when our kids hate their school. It’s the elephant in the room when we feel overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated, angry, and disappointed with...

  
• 07.23.2019

  What I Want My Homeschool To Be...

  This week I received an e-mail from Lindsey and her question was so good I decided to do a podcast episode about it! Her question was: “You talk a lot about accepting your kids where they are and removing heavy...

  
• 07.01.2019

  The Conversation Episode

  I am sitting in my trailer, the rain pitter-pattering on the roof and my kids strewn haphazardly on their bunks in our 29′ trailer. There is sand on the floor, all of our clothes are soaked, there’s a weird smell...

  
• 06.17.2019

  My Homeschool Style

  I get asked all the time what I do and how I do it. What is my homeschool style? What does a typical day look like? Today’s podcast episode is a glimpse into reality. What happens when you get sick...

  
• 06.10.2019

  The Marriage Episode

  Talking about my marriage isn’t easy for me. It is Monday afternoon, hours after my podcast usually goes live and yet I am hesitating pushing the publish button. Some of the things we are sharing in today’s podcast episode are...

  
• 05.27.2019

  Your Homeschool Challenges Meet My Solutions

  I asked what your biggest homeschool challenges were and was inundated with answers! In today's podcast episode I address some of the top ones with some practical solutions...

  
• 05.20.2019

  The Rabbit Trail Episode

  Sometimes I feel like my brain is just not organized enough for what I do. There are so many thoughts jumbling around in my head it is difficult to focus on just one thing… for any length of time. After...

  
• 05.13.2019

  Dear Kids: Your Time is Yours

  Dear kids, I am tired. Tired of being the bad guy. Tired of pushing you to do what you don’t want to do and trying to convince you why you need to. I get it, I don’t like doing what...

  
• 05.06.2019

  The Problem with Homeschooling

  Homeschooling is so much harder than I ever imagined it could be. Nothing could have prepared me for the amount of stretching and pressing that would occur in this homeschool environment. It is both the most challenging and most rewarding...

  
• 04.22.2019

  Brave Writer in a Nutshell

  Brave Writer is so much more than just a homeschool language arts curriculum, it is a way of life! I’ll never forget the day we stumbled upon one of Julie’s videos. Her words resonated with me deeply, her approach seemed...

  
• 04.08.2019

  Homeschooling Q&A

  Today’s podcast episode is a little bit different than my regular deal because I invited my hubby to join me. I had so many good ideas for today’s podcast and couldn’t decide so we ended up doing it Q&A style...

  
• 03.25.2019

  Balancing Work and Homeschool

  Planning speaking engagements and presentations, writing curriculum and books, blog posts, live videos, responding to comments and emails, creating courses… this is my life. This is what I do into the wee hours of the morning, this is what I...

  
• 03.18.2019

  Can You Homeschool without Curriculum?

  If you follow me on Instagram you have probably heard the melody of change. Something new is on the horizon and I am in the middle of processing what it is and what it looks like. I feel a calling,...

  
• 03.04.2019

  Homeschooling is Worth It

  Homeschooling is one of the most challenging journeys I have ever embarked upon. I have been tested and stretched and pulled and tried beyond what I thought I could handle. I have learned that many of my perceived limits only...

  
• 02.18.2019

  When they don't want to do school...

  Whining, fussing, crying, and general bad attitudes can be like a pin to the bubble of your homeschool day. No matter how much enthusiasm and planning you bring to the table, if your kids aren’t on board it can pop...

  
• 02.11.2019

  More than Homeschool Survival

  Featuring Julie Bogart from Brave Writer: learn more about her amazing new book, a free 90 page resource PLUS some practical tips to help you go beyond homeschool survival and make homeschooling more than you even imagined it could be!

  
• 02.05.2019

  Homeschool Anger

  Have you ever felt angry? Frustrated? Impatient? Irritated? DONE with homeschooling? Parenting is hard enough on its own but with the mounting pressures and responsibilities of homeschooling, it can be a volcano waiting to erupt. Some days are harder than...

  
• 01.28.2019

  Homeschool Doubt: How do I know it's enough?

  How do I know it’s enough? Should I add more? What if I miss something? What are kids learning at this age? The questions swirl in our minds and instead of walking forward in confidence that we know our children...

  
• 01.21.2019

  S5E3: 10 Things Homeschoolers Wish Their Kids Knew

  I have seen the posts: What homeschoolers wish their friends knew, 5 things homeschoolers want you to know, etc. etc. But I have never seen one from a mom to her homeschooled child and that needs to change. I mean,...

  
• 01.14.2019

  S5E2: Real Life Homeschooling

  Some days I come to sit at my computer with no agenda. In the past when I didn’t know what to talk about I would walk past my podcast mic. Each week I watched the dust settle and each week...