You’re just trying to buy avocados, and suddenly you’re defending your entire educational philosophy.

In this hilarious and eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith breaks down why announcing “We homeschool” turns into a social experiment. From the grocery store to family gatherings, she explains the psychology behind other people’s awkward reactions and how to stay confident, calm, and kind through it all.

You’ll learn four powerful psychological tendencies (status quo bias, shame projection, cognitive dissonance, and confirmation bias) that explain why people question your homeschool choices and how to gracefully respond without getting defensive or drained.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Homeschooling Resources
Everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Real talk that will reassure you in your homeschooling journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

 BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
✔ Critical thinking + hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

Azure Standard
✔ Affordable, organic, natural groceries and household products
✔ Free of harmful preservatives, food colorings, pesticides
👉 https://AzureStandard.com
use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off

Summit HealthShare
✔ Save 40–60% on health care costs
✔ Keep your doctors, gain holistic and functional options
👉 https://summithealthshare.com

🎁 FREE GIFT 

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🔗 https://christy-faith.com/download-thanks-for-listening-gift 

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

The Future of Education: Why Families are Leaving Public Schools

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-future-of-education-why-families-are-leaving-public-schools/ 

Behind the Scenes of Thrive Homeschool Community.

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/behind-the-scenes-of-thrive-homeschool-community/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why “We homeschool” feels like a social experiment
✅ The real reason people get uncomfortable when you choose differently
✅ Four psychological biases that fuel homeschool skepticism
✅ How to respond gracefully without overexplaining
✅ What to say when someone projects their own parenting fears on you
✅ How to reach the ultimate level of unbothered confidence
✅ Why thriving homeschool kids often trigger cognitive dissonance in others
✅ How to stop trying to be the perfect homeschool ambassador

Your calm doesn’t need to be defended, it just needs to be lived.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a homeschool mom who’s tired of defending her decision and ready to walk in confidence.

💬 What’s your go-to response when someone questions your homeschool choice? Share it in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram to join the conversation.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 89

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Because sometimes, freedom starts with letting go.

In this hilariously honest and freeing episode, Christy-Faith invites listeners into the “We Do Not Care Club” — the homeschool mom edition. From shrugging off comparison to redefining “normal,” she shares five things homeschool moms simply don’t care about anymore — and why that’s something to celebrate. After all, homeschooling isn’t about being a better version of school — it’s about choosing a better way of life.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 88

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

Summit Healthshare

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✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

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👉 https://summithealthshare.com/cf

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training that helps with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges
✔ 35+ years of proven results and research-backed methods
💰 Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment
👉 https://learningrx.com

🎁 FREE GIFT

Download this beautiful, ready-to-print notecard!
🔗 https://christy-faith.com/download-thanks-for-listening-gift-ep88

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Does Homeschooling Shelter Your Kids Too Much?
🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/does-homeschooling-shelter-your-kids-too-much/

The Biggest Myths About Homeschool Socialization
🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-biggest-myths-about-homeschool-socialization/

Are Schools Killing a Love for Learning?
🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-schools-killing-a-love-of-learning/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

In this laugh-out-loud yet deeply freeing episode, Christy-Faith helps you:
✅ Let go of comparison and reclaim joy in homeschooling
✅ Understand why homeschooling isn’t about being “a better school” — it’s a different world entirely
✅ See why “weird” kids are actually confident, creative, and thriving
✅ Learn why “indoctrination” arguments miss the mark — every system teaches a worldview
✅ Ditch the obsession with educational “standards” and rediscover real learning
✅ Recognize that your kids aren’t missing out — they’re living fully, freely, and authentically

If you’ve ever felt judged for your homeschooling choices or pressured to defend them, this episode will make you laugh, nod, and finally exhale.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode. And grab the free gift!

💬 What’s your “We Do Not Care” moment as a homeschool mom? Comment and tell Christy-Faith — your story might make it into her next video!

In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Jake, a homeschool graduate, artist, and entrepreneur whose story proves that beauty really can rise from ashes.

From growing up in a turbulent, narcissistic household to building a thriving six-figure tie-dye brand with more than 325,000 followers, Jake opens up about the reality of his upbringing, the healing power of homeschooling, and the resilience it takes to rebuild from trauma.

You’ll hear why homeschooling became a lifeline for Jake and his mom, how individualized learning helped him find purpose and creativity, and what it means to heal generational wounds while holding on to faith, humor, and hope.

Because sometimes the most powerful education doesn’t happen in a classroom; it happens in the quiet strength of a family choosing freedom, healing, and redemption.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 87

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
 📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
 👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

Lovevery Reading Skill Set
✔ Science-based, game-driven reading program for young learners
✔ 98% of kids improve their scores within six weeks
👉 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith
(use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off)

👀 REFERENCES IN EPISODE

Jake’s Tie-Dye Shop – Handmade clothing and content from Jake himself
🔗 https://jakestiedye.com

Thrive Homeschool Community Mentorship Program – Support for moms navigating hard family situations
🔗 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Book Recommendation: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – On healing from trauma
🔗 https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Jake’s journey from an abusive home to a thriving creative business
✅ How homeschooling became a safe haven and foundation for self-discovery
✅ Why individualized education can nurture entrepreneurial thinking
✅ The role of parental honesty and healing after narcissistic abuse
✅ Encouragement for moms facing toxic marriages and feeling alone
✅ A reminder that mistakes and healing can coexist—and families can recover

If you’ve ever wondered whether homeschooling can thrive even in broken circumstances, this episode is living proof. Healing is possible, families can rebuild, and the next generation can rise brighter than ever.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear that there’s beauty in the ashes.

💬 What’s one way you’re bringing healing and freedom into your family’s story? Share your thoughts in the comments.

School safety drills. News alerts. Lockdowns. As parents, it’s no wonder we lie awake at night wondering if our kids are truly safe.

In this powerful and compassionate episode, Christy-Faith addresses the fear every parent feels but few talk about out loud: the fear that school is no longer the safest place for our children. From the rise in school shootings to silent threats like bullying, anxiety, and emotional trauma, Christy brings the facts, the heart, and the hope parents need right now.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 86

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training that helps with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges
✔ 35+ years of proven results and research-backed methods
💰 Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment
👉 https://learningrx.com

True North Academy
✔ Flexible Learning Options for Grades 6–12: Live, online classes or self-paced courses
✔ Future-Ready Programs: Dual Degree and Tech & Trades Diplomas
✔ Faith-Friendly Excellence: Small class sizes, real-world skills, and teachers who share your values
📅 Classes are starting soon!
👉 https://truenorthhomeschool.academy

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Does Homeschooling Shelter your kids too much?

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/does-homeschooling-shelter-your-kids-too-much/

The Biggest Myths About Homeschool Socialization

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-biggest-myths-about-homeschool-socialization/

Behind the Scenes of Thrive Homeschool Community.

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/behind-the-scenes-of-thrive-homeschool-community/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

In this deeply needed episode, Christy-Faith helps you:

✅ Understand the real data on school safety and why parents’ concerns are valid—not paranoid
✅ Explore the unseen dangers beyond violence—bullying, anxiety, and emotional trauma
✅ See how homeschooling restores peace, safety, and connection to family life
✅ Learn why homeschooling isn’t about hiding from the world but building resilience for it
✅ Discover how personalized learning at home nurtures curiosity, confidence, and emotional health
✅ Find encouragement to follow your parental instincts, even when the world tells you not to

If you’ve ever dropped your child off at school with a knot in your stomach, this episode is for you.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with another parent who needs to hear that their fears are valid—and that there’s hope on the other side.

💬 What made you start thinking about homeschooling? Share your story—we’d love to hear it.

In this urgent episode, Christy-Faith asks a sobering question: who really has authority over our children—parents or the state? From California’s AB 495 and SB 107 to historic examples of governments undermining family bonds, she reveals how quickly parental rights can erode when lawmakers overreach.

You’ll hear why secure attachment to parents is critical for healthy child development, what history warns us about state control, and what you can do today to protect your family’s freedom.

Because at the end of the day, strong families are society’s greatest defense—and no law should erode that bond.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 85

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com
or call 866-272-4601

👀 REFERENCES IN EPISODE

Homeschool Freedom - Provides resources, information, and advocacy for homeschool families nationwide

🔗 https://homeschoolfreedom.com/ 

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) – Provides legal support and advocacy for homeschooling families.

🔗 https://hslda.org

Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925): “The child is not the mere creature of the state.”

🔗 https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/268/510/ 

John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory research on secure family bonds

🔗 https://www.simplypsychology.org/bowlby.html 

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Parents are the first protectors of their children—but new laws are shifting that authority.

✅ Why parental rights are foundational for healthy child development
✅ The dangers of AB 495 and SB 107 in California
✅ What history—from Nazi Germany to Soviet Russia—teaches about eroding family authority
✅ The psychological toll when kids’ secure attachment to parents is disrupted
✅ Practical steps to strengthen your family and defend your rights today
✅ Why strong families are society’s best defense against cultural decline

If you’ve ever felt uneasy about the growing intrusion of the state into family life, this episode is your rallying cry: parents matter, families matter, and protecting that bond is worth fighting for.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs this reminder.

💬 What’s one practical step you’re taking to strengthen your family’s foundation? Share your thoughts in the comments.

“How do I talk to my kids about this?”

It’s the question every parent is asking right now. When tragedy strikes, do we shield our children to protect their innocence or share enough truth to prepare them for reality?

In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the hard questions parents are facing in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. From toddlers to teens, she shares age-appropriate ways to respond with both courage and care. You’ll learn how to protect your children from unnecessary trauma, equip them with faith and truth, and foster meaningful conversations about free speech and freedom in America.

This is not about raising fragile kids; it’s about raising resilient ones who are rooted in safety, family, and faith.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 84

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Real talk that will reassure you in your homeschooling journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
✔ Critical thinking + hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

Azure Standard
✔ Affordable, organic, natural groceries and household products
✔ Free of harmful preservatives, food colorings, pesticides
👉 https://AzureStandard.com
— use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off

🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• ParentalRights.org: Advocates for education and legal action supporting parental authority and family stability.
  🔗 htpps://ParentalRights.org

• HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association): Provides legal support to homeschool families to protect their educational freedom.
  🔗 HSLDA.org

• Your State Homeschool Organization: Connects local families and offers information and advocacy tailored to your area.
  🔗 https://homeschoolfreedom.com/

• The Heritage Foundation: A research and policy organization focused on strengthening families and protecting individual freedoms.
  🔗 https://www.heritage.org/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why shielding kids from trauma is not the same as making them fragile
✅ Research on how news exposure affects children at different ages
✅ How to answer a child’s questions about Charlie Kirk with peace and clarity
✅ Practical strategies for conversations with tweens and teens
✅ Why free speech is the foundation of every other liberty
✅ How strong families safeguard freedom for the next generation

Your kids don’t need every headline. They need your voice, your guidance, and your faith.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a friend who’s struggling to know how much to tell their kids right now.

💬 How do you navigate tough conversations with your kids? Share in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram to join the conversation.

He thought college would guarantee success. It didn't.

In this eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith challenges the myth that a diploma automatically equals a bright future. With more than half of recent graduates underemployed and working jobs that don’t even require their degree, she pulls back the curtain on a system that promised stability but delivered stress, debt, and disappointment.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 83

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com
or call 866-272-4601

👀 REFERENCES IN EPISODE

Study: Many new grads are landing jobs that don’t require a degree

🔗 https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/academics/2024/02/22/more-half-recent-four-year-college-grads-underemployed 

Study: Many new grads are underemployed

🔗 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/college-grads-jobs-underemployed/ 

Thrive Homeschool Community

🔗  https://youtu.be/-BKUMq4y7zo?si=FVgVVn_WKHxgXWdm 

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Too many parents believe success requires following the school-to-college conveyor belt. This episode shows why that’s not true.

✅ Why more than half of college grads end up underemployed
✅ How the conveyor belt model fails to prepare kids for real life
✅ Why homeschooling gives kids time to explore, fail, and grow
✅ How skill building beats box checking when it comes to success
✅ Why homeschoolers are often more appealing to colleges
✅ The mindset shift that frees parents from replicating the system

If you’ve ever wondered whether homeschooling “counts” without looking like school, this episode will remind you: you’re not just raising students, you’re raising future adults.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a parent who needs this encouragement.

💬 What’s one real-life skill you want your child to learn outside of the classroom? Share your story in the comments.

Homeschooling doesn’t need to take eight hours a day. And if it feels like you’re chained to a desk, exhausted, and stuck in school-at-home mode, you’re not alone.

In this eye-opening and freeing episode, Christy-Faith unpacks where the “8-hour school day” came from (spoiler: it’s not about kids at all) and why it doesn’t make sense for homeschool families. Instead, she shares practical ways to design a rhythm that works for your family, one that emphasizes quality over quantity, freedom over grind, and consistency over perfection.

From morning powerhouse schedules, to immersive unit studies, to flexible loop scheduling, Christy shows how real homeschool families thrive without mimicking the factory model. You’ll leave encouraged to drop the guilt, reimagine your day, and build a homeschool that supports both learning and family life.

Because homeschooling isn’t about replicating school, it’s about raising capable, curious, confident kids in a way that actually works.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 82

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

 Free Homeschooling Resources
 Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
 👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set
✔ Game-based, science-backed reading program
✔ 98% of kids improved in just 6 weeks
💰 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith
(code CHRISTY10)

True North Academy
✔ Flexible Learning Options for Grades 6–12: Live, online classes or self-paced courses
✔ Future-Ready Programs: Dual Degree and Tech & Trades Diplomas
✔ Faith-Friendly Excellence: Small class sizes, real-world skills, and teachers who share your values
📅 Classes are starting soon!
👉 Visit https://truenorthhomeschool.academy
to explore courses and enroll today!

REFERENCES IN EPISODE 👀

Education Next Article - Instructional time in schools
 🔗 https://www.educationnext.org/time-for-school-assessing-inequality-access-instructional-time-united-states

Studyplex Article - Benefits of short, focused sessions

🔗 https://studyplex.org/blog/benefits-of-short-focused-learning-sessions-in-modern-education

Thrive Member Episode

🔗 https://youtu.be/-BKUMq4y7zo?si=BZHMnCzU__n7KBkA

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Homeschool freedom means breaking out of the school-at-home trap. In this episode, Christy-Faith helps you:

✅ Understand the origins of the 8-hour school day and why it was never about kids’ needs
✅ See how research confirms that much of classroom time is lost to interruptions
✅ Discover how most homeschool families thrive with 2–4 hours of structured learning
✅ Explore real-life homeschool rhythms: morning powerhouses, unit studies, and loop schedules
✅ Learn how to adjust your level of involvement as your kids grow more independent
✅ Find confidence in crafting a homeschool day that matches your family’s style and values

If you’ve ever felt guilty that your homeschool day is “too short,” this episode is your permission slip to embrace a better way.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a homeschool friend who’s stuck in the 8-hour grind mindset.

💬 What does a typical homeschool day look like in your home? Share your rhythm, we’d love to hear it.

She thought preschool meant worksheets and flashcards.

In this freeing and practical episode, Christy-Faith sits down with child development expert and homeschooling mom Kathy Eggers to challenge the myth that “real” learning only happens at a desk. With decades of experience as a teacher, administrator, and author of The Homegrown Preschooler and A Year of Playing Skillfully, Kathy reveals why play is not a distraction from academics; it’s the very foundation of them.

From the science showing kids master concepts 20x faster through play than through drills, to the surprising role of mud pies, fairy houses, and pretend kitchens in developing executive function and emotional regulation, this episode offers both encouragement and concrete strategies.

If you’ve ever felt guilty about not doing enough “schoolwork” with your preschooler, or overwhelmed by the mess that comes with play, Kathy and Christy-Faith bring relief: you don’t need to replicate school at home. You need to love, connect, and make space for wonder.

Because at the end of the day, connection with your child is greater than any curriculum you’ll ever buy.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 81

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com  or call 866-272-4601

Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set
✔ Game-based, science-backed reading program
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REFERENCES IN EPISODE 👀

Play Skillfully with Kathy Eggers

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/playskillfullywithkathyeggers

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Too many moms of littles believe they aren’t “doing enough.” This episode shows why that’s not true.

✅ Why play builds brains faster than flashcards
✅ How messy play builds fine motor skills and confidence
✅ Why uninterrupted play is vital for social and emotional growth
✅ How to reframe clutter and chaos without giving up peace
✅ Why connection matters more than curriculum in early childhood
✅ The simple mindset shift that frees parents from guilt

If you’ve ever felt like preschool “doesn’t count” unless it looks like school, this episode will remind you of the truth: love, play, and presence are the best teachers of all.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a mom who needs this encouragement.

💬 What’s one way your child learns best through play? Share your story in the comments.

"I could never homeschool. I’m just not patient enough."

Sound familiar? It’s the line homeschool moms hear on repeat and it’s not the compliment people think it is. Because here’s the truth: no one starts homeschooling with angelic levels of patience. If anything, homeschooling is the fast track to realizing just how impatient you really are.

In this episode, Christy-Faith pulls back the curtain on the “patience myth.” She shares why patience isn’t a prerequisite for homeschooling; it’s a byproduct. You don’t need perfection to show up for your kids; you just need willingness. Willingness to grow, to pivot, to try again when yesterday was a disaster.

From messy mornings to glitter-covered chaos, this is a reminder that homeschooling is less about temperament and more about commitment. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not patient enough,” this episode will flip that script and show you why you’re already more equipped than you think.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 80

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Real talk that will reassure you in your homeschooling journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
 ✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
 ✔ Critical thinking + hands-on learning
 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia & more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com
or call 866-272-4601

Azure Standard
✔ Affordable, organic, natural groceries and household products
✔ Free of harmful preservatives, food colorings, pesticides
👉 https://AzureStandard.com
— use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off

🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Thrive Homeschool Community - Member Episode

👉 https://youtu.be/-BKUMq4y7zo?si=jwdBboAxLE9vfpox

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why “I’m not patient enough” misses the point entirely
✅ The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset
✅ How patience grows in the fire of homeschooling
✅ Why willingness matters more than personality
✅ What marriage, parenting, and homeschooling all have in common
✅ Real-life encouragement for imperfect moms

Patience won’t make you homeschool-ready. But showing up anyway—that’s what makes you the mom your kids need.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a friend who’s ever wondered if they’re “patient enough” to homeschool.

💬 What has homeschooling taught you about patience? Share in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram to join the conversation.