Venture Homeschooling Podcast

By Rebecca J. Simkins

The Venture Homeschooling Podcast (formerly the Homeschooling Through High School podcast) is here to encourage, challenge and support you on your homeschooling journey. Join your host, Beckie, as she... more

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How many episodes does Venture Homeschooling Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

Venture Homeschooling Podcast episodes:

July 09, 2025 Fears Series: Socially Awkward, Isolation, Sheltering & "Normal"
Join Joy Vanderley and I for an impromptu chat about 3 more of the Top 20 Fears of Homeschooling Parents:

Will they be socially awkward or isolated?
Will they miss out on "normal" experiences?
Am I sheltering them too much?

Questions & Comments:
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24min
June 17, 2025 Fears Series: Am I Qualified?
Am I qualified to teach my kids? Maybe! Learn about the three parts of qualification!

Featured: Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference July 2026 - Traverse City, MI - www.livingbooksconference.com

Questions? Comments?
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11min
May 23, 2025 Fears Series: Will They Fall Behind?
Will They Fall Behind? It depends.
Standards, expectations, hill or skill or will, and more!

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Mentioned in this episode:
kelsirea.com
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13min
May 06, 2025 Fears Series: Am I Doing Enough?
Oh, the ever-present question on homeschooling parents' minds!!

Join me today as I share some thoughts and practical tips to hopefully encourage you on your homeschooling journey.

Questions? Comments?
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16min
April 26, 2025 New Series Incoming!
Hello again! Introducing the beginning of a new podcast series: Top 20 fears of Homeschooling Parents.

Announcing some of the topics in today's quick teaser episode.

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2min
September 11, 2024 The Letter
Earlier in the summer, while cleaning out my office, I came across a letter....

Thanks for listening!

(The Awaken A Living Books Educational Conference has obviously passed, but you can find out more information here to stay updated on the next conference:
www.livingbooksconference.com
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9min
February 28, 2024 #32 For the Children's Sake
A short, sweet episode as Joy Vanderley and I are in Florida putting in the Awaken! a Living Books Educational Conference.
We are going to open the conference with a reading of the hymn “For the Children’s Sake” by Essex Cholmondeley who personally knew Charlotte Mason.
Enjoy!
Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference is coming to South Bend April 12 & 13 and in Traverse City, Michigan July 26 & 27.
Livingbooksconference.com

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4min
February 09, 2024 #31 Homeschool Grad Interview: Lily Vanderley
#31 Homeschool Grad Interview: Lily Vanderley
Sister to Rose Vanderley and Daughter to Joy Vanderley (frequent contributor to the podcast), Lily give her perspective on homeschooling. Joy also joined us for this episode to offer her take on Lily's education.
You will enjoy hearing about Lily's customizations, her regrets with homeschooling, her favorite things about being homeschooled and more:
-love of art, traveling, history
-her continuing education
-favorite books
-pursuing wonder and delight
-being interested and interesting.

Books mentioned:
Song of a Dark Queen by Rosemary Sutcliff
Lark and the Laurel by Barbara Willard
Forgotten Daughter by Caroline Snedeker
The Story of Ping
Marguerite Makes a Book by Robertson
L.M. Montgomery
Jane Austen
Royal Road to Romance by Richard Halliburton

Enjoy the Show!!

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37min
January 26, 2024 #30 Foundations with Julia Wheelock, Part 2
Part 2 of Foundations with Julia Wheelock. We touch on the following topics:
-Perfectionism vs. Growth
-Children are born persons
-Nature & Books
-Mother Culture
-Seasons of motherhood
-Your support system
BOOKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED:
School Education by Charlotte Mason
Honey for A Child's Heart/Honey for a Woman's Heart/Honey for a Teen's Heart by Gladys Hunt
Merlin Bird app
SPONSORS:
Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference
www.livingbooksconference.com
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34min
January 12, 2024 #29 Foundations with Julia Wheelock, pt. 1
Julia Wheelock joins me to talk about setting a good foundation in the younger years: how she prepared for formal education, the top things that were instrumental in setting them up for success, and having support. We also discuss:
-Charlotte Mason and one of her principles of "Children being born persons."
-Co-educating with God
-Developing a supportive community around you
-and more!
Julia brings such a relatable perspective to this discussion - we've all been there! And we are not alone in our efforts and struggles in wanting to homeschool well!
Books/Resources mentioned in this episode:
A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
A Delectable Education (adelectableeducation.com)
Charlotte Mason's Volumes (for sale at simplycharlottemason.com)
Children's Preservation Library (childrenspreservationlibrary.com)
Show Sponsor:
Awaken! A Living Books Educational Conference (livingbooksconference.com)
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19min

FAQs about Venture Homeschooling Podcast:

How many episodes does Venture Homeschooling Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.