The Joyful Homeschool

The Joyful Homeschool

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The Joyful Homeschool episodes

  • Connecting Across Differences

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    How can Christians truly connect with people who believe differently, without compromising truth or shutting down love?

    LINKS:

    • Kathy Mellor webinar recording: Webinar-Nobody's Immune-092725 *Password: NOBODY
    • Kathy Mellor's "Challenge Accepted" 6-week course links: https://www.lemihomeschool.com/shop/p/challenge-accepted-3pm; https://www.lemihomeschool.com/shop/p/challenge-accepted-6pm
    • Overview of Worldviews from a Christian Perspective: The Universe Next Door https://a.co/d/5oxXE2C
    • Books: Social (In)Justice: https://a.co/d/0TrkPVX: The Five Thousand Year Leap https://a.co/d/28zS7l6

    Books recommended from the Arbinger Institute:

    • Anatomy of Peace
    • Leadership and Self-Deception

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    59 min
  • When Kids Resist: Turning Struggle Into Growth

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    This week, I share why resistance shows up (hello, Motivational Triad!), how ownership at different ages helps keep pushback at bay, and how to reframe resistance from "rebellion" into communication.

    #churchofjesuschrist, #homeschooling, #latterdaysaints, #mormonmom, #ldshomeschoolers, #homeschool, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolmama, #homeschoollife, #homeschoolcoaching, #momcoaching

    18 min
  • Drop the Rope: Surrender vs. Defeat in Homeschooling

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    This week, I unpack the key differences between defeat and surrender—their source, feeling, posture, identity, and results—and why this distinction matters so deeply for us as homeschool moms.

    Book Link: I Must Betray You https://a.co/d/a01Q1jn

    #churchofjesuschrist, #homeschooling, #latterdaysaints, #mormonmom, #ldshomeschoolers, #homeschool, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolmama, #homeschoollife, #homeschoolcoaching, #momcoaching

    26 min
  • Lighten Up: Bringing More Play into Homeschool

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    If homeschooling feels stressful or serious, this will help you find lightness, connection, and joy again. Because your homeschool doesn't have to look perfect—it can look playful.

    Click HERE to receive a free quiz to discover how you and your children naturally play, as well as reflection questions and application ideas.

    #churchofjesuschrist, #homeschooling, #latterdaysaints, #mormonmom, #ldshomeschoolers, #homeschool, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolmama, #homeschoollife, #homeschoolcoaching, #momcoaching

    26 min
  • Stop Seeing Your Kids as Projects

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    The Mindset Shift Every Homeschool Mom Needs

    #churchofjesuschrist, #homeschooling, #latterdaysaints, #mormonmom, #ldshomeschoolers, #homeschool, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolmama, #homeschoollife, #homeschoolcoaching, #momcoaching,

    21 min
  • Loving What Is: Homeschooling with God's Truth

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    Combining the power of self-inquiry with the truths of the gospel to find joy in homeschooling

    #churchofjesuschrist, #homeschooling, #latterdaysaints, #mormonmom, #ldshomeschoolers, #homeschool, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolmama, #homeschoollife, #homeschoolcoaching, #momcoaching,

    21 min
  • The Principle Approach: A Timeless Framework for Christ-Centered Learning

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    Have you ever wished for a way to teach your children that goes beyond academics—something that not only covers math, history, and science, but also shapes their hearts, minds, and character for life?

    FREE 4 R's Quick Start Guide

    #christianhomeschooling, #churchofjesuschrist, #homeschooling, #latterdaysaints, #mormonmom, #ldshomeschoolers, #homeschool, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolmama, #homeschoollife, #homeschoolcoaching, #joyfulhomeschool, #momcoaching,

    23 min
  • Loving Yourself: Selfish? Or Necessity?

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    We've all heard the phrase, "You have to love yourself." But if you're anything like me, your first reaction might have been: That sounds selfish. Shouldn't we be thinking more about others than ourselves?

    #christianhomeschooling, #churchofjesuschrist, #homeschooling, #latterdaysaints, #mormonmom, #ldshomeschoolers, #homeschool, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolmama, #homeschoollife, #homeschoolcoaching, #joyfulhomeschool, #momcoaching,

    25 min
  • Aligned Hearts Joy Fueled Homeschooling

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    Feeling stretched thin? In this episode, I show you how to trade exhausting "never-say-no" habits for Christ-led balance.

    In a nutshell

    • Let God set the pace (Mosiah 4:27), swapping Martha-style frenzy for Mary's focused presence.

    • Check your motive: replace every have-to with a love-based choose-to.

    • Keep only the commitments the Spirit assigns—rest is covenant keeping.

    • Remember: your greatest commodity is you.

    #christianhomeschooling, #churchofjesuschrist, #homeschooling, #latterdaysaints, #mormonmom, #ldshomeschoolers, #homeschool, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolmama, #homeschoollife, #homeschoolcoaching, #joyfulhomeschool, #momcoaching,

    27 min
  • The Power of Real Optimism in Your Homeschool

    Ready for more? SUBSCRIBE HERE! and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a $7 Half-Hour Consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don't wait!

    Are you tired of forcing a smile when everything inside you feels like falling apart?

    As homeschool moms, we often feel pressure to be cheerful, grateful, and "together" all the time. But what if that pressure is actually keeping us from the healing and connection we need most?

    In this week's podcast and blog, I'm digging into:

    • What toxic positivity sounds like—and why it's harmful

    • How spiritual bypassing shows up (even in well-meaning faith conversations)

    • The difference between surface-level positivity and true, gospel-rooted optimism

    • What it looks like to be emotionally honest and spiritually grounded at the same time

    • And how to model that for our children

    Because Jesus never asked us to fake it. He just asked us to follow Him—even when the path is hard.

    You don't need a perfect day to be a faithful mom.

    Let's trade toxic positivity for real peace.

    #christianhomeschooling, #churchofjesuschrist, #homeschooling, #latterdaysaints, #mormonmom, #ldshomeschoolers, #homeschool, #homeschoolmom, #homeschoolmama, #homeschoollife, #homeschoolcoaching, #joyfulhomeschool, #momcoaching,

    21 min

About The Joyful Homeschool

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With 20 years of homeschooling experience, Kami Harris has learned what truly works—and now she is sharing those lessons with you. This podcast is your shortcut to creating a vibrant, successful…