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Elizabeth Santelmann is a second generation homeschooling mom of 3 boys and author of Gently Tended: A Grace-Filled Bible Study for Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines. In this episode, she shares her story of learning that in seasons of low capacity she could trust that God was gently tending her. If you have ever felt that you were not good enough at Bible study or prayer, Elizabeth's grace-filled approach to the spiritual disciplines will set you free to pursue God without guilt or shame.  Head here to grab your copy of Gently Tended.  Check out these links to hear more from Elizabeth: Visit Elizabeth's websiteFollow Elizabeth on InstagramListen to the Sunshine in My Nest podcastHere are some of the other resources mentioned in this episode: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtThe Screwtape Letters by C. S. LewisDomestic Monastery by Ronald RolheiserYou can find the complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-70-grace-filled-spiritual-disciplines-with-elizabeth-santelmann/. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

This week we are celebrating 6 years of the Homeschool Compass Podcast with a bonus series highlighting some of our top episodes. Whether you're just jumping into a new homeschool year or you're well into your homeschool rhythms, we pray these episodes remind you that God is with you and He is working in your homeschool for His glory. Today we are bringing you our most downloaded episode of all time from Jodi Mockabee, a homeschooling mom of 5 children and author of The Whole and Healthy Family: Helping Your Kids Thrive in Mind, Body, and Spirit. You can find the show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletterThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

This week we are celebrating 6 years of the Homeschool Compass Podcast with a bonus series highlighting some of our top episodes. Whether you're just jumping into a new homeschool year or you're well into your homeschool rhythms, we pray these episodes remind you that God is with you and He is working in your homeschool for His glory. Today we hear from Tiffany Wasson, a homeschooling mom of 2 energetic boys and author of I Quit! Confessions of an Imperfect Homeschool Mom. You can find the show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletterThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

This week we are celebrating 6 years of the Homeschool Compass Podcast with a bonus series highlighting some of our top episodes. Whether you're just jumping into a new homeschool year or you're well into your homeschool rhythms, we pray these episodes remind you that God is with you and He is working in your homeschool for His glory. Today we hear from Tiffany Jefferson, a homeschooling mom of 10 who has been homeschooling for over 2 decades. In this episode she shares practical advice on educating multiple children and grade levels at the same time, managing a home, and dealing with sibling conflict, but at its heart this episode is a testimony to the faithfulness of God and a reminder to all of us that God will take your feeble, faithful efforts and use them for His glory.  Connect with Tiffany at her website: https://tiffanyjefferson.com/ You can find the complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/best-of-the-podcast-leaving-a-homeschool-legacy-with-tiffany-jefferson/. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

This week we are celebrating 6 years of the Homeschool Compass Podcast with a bonus series highlighting some of our top episodes. Whether you're just jumping into a new homeschool year or you're well into your homeschool rhythms, we pray these episodes remind you that God is with you and He is working in your homeschool for His glory. Today we will hear from Eryn Lynum, a second-generation homeschooling mom of 4 and host of the Nat Theo Podcast. In this episode, Eryn shares about how embracing the idea of Sabbath rest has transformed her life and her homeschool. If you would like to dive deeper into the topic of Sabbath rest, check out Eryn's book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living.  You might also enjoy Eryn's books, Rooted in Wonder and 936 Pennies. You can find the complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/best-of-the-podcast-cultivating-sabbath-rest-as-a-homeschool-mom-with-eryn-lynum/. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

This week we celebrate 6 years of the Homeschool Compass Podcast with a bonus series highlighting some of our top episodes. Whether you're just jumping into a new homeschool year or you're well into your homeschool rhythms, we pray these episodes remind you that God is with you and He is working in your homeschool for His glory. Today we will hear from Min Hwang, a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mother of 4 children who makes her home in New Jersey. In this episode, Min reminds us that even on the hard days, even when you feel alone, you are part of an amazing movement of mothers who are cooperating with the Holy Spirit to sow seeds of kingdom impact that will grow for generations to come. You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/best-of-the-podcast-life-giving-motherhood-with-min-hwang/. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Ainsley Arment is a homeschooling mom of 5 and founder of Wild + Free, a community of homeschool mothers who have banded together to offer their children not only a quality education, but also a childhood filled with adventure, freedom, and wonder. In this episode, Ainsley shares how she discovered that reclaiming childhood and preserving wonder does not take away from a child's education, but instead gives them a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.  Head here to check out Ainsley's new children's book: Grow Wild, My Child. You can find the complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-69-reclaiming-childhood-with-ainsley-arment/. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Whitney Newby is a homeschooling mom of 4 kids and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. In this conversation, Whitney shares how she plans her homeschool year, chooses curriculum, and structures her daily routine.  Head here to shop Brighter Day Press at Christianbook including Brighter Day Press Homeschool Planners and Charlotte Mason-inspired Morning Time Guides Head here to check out Whitney's best-selling devotional, Lift Your Eyes You can find the complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-68-prayerful-homeschool-planning-with-whitney-newby/. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Carrie De Francisco is an author, podcaster, homeschool coach, and “retired” home educator who lives in Southern California. She loves offering moms practical ways to simplify their homeschooling through her Coffee With Carrie Homeschool podcast, and she has written several books including her latest, A Home Education Handbook: Nine Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning. In this episode Carrie speaks to the doubts that many of us face as homeschool moms. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re qualified to homeschool or if you’re doing enough, Carrie’s story shows that you can homeschool simply and joyfully while still giving your children what they need to be all God is calling them to be. Head here to grab your copy of A Home Education Handbook.  You can find the complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Yvette Henry is a former classroom teacher turned homeschooling mom of 4, podcaster, and author of the new book, Release, Rest, Remain: A 30-Day Devotional to Embrace Abiding Over Striving. In this episode, Yvette shares how God used John 15 to bring her to a place of surrender where she laid down the heavy burdens she was trying to carry on her own and learned to “rest and remain in the presence of the Lord, and allow Him to do the rest." Head here to grab your copy of Release, Rest, Remain today! You can find the complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-66-surrendering-your-homeschool-to-the-lord-with-yvette-henry/. Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Beth Howard is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mother and founder of The Charlotte Mason Home. In this episode, Beth shares how a Charlotte Mason education is vital, not only for our children, but for us as well. You’ll hear her story of how she has homeschooled in the midst of chronic pain and how carving out space for her own mother’s education has helped her thrive even in challenging circumstances. Learn more about Beth and her mother's education resources by visiting https://thecharlottemasonhome.com/ Head here to join the Mother's Education Spring Group with Beth. Enrollment closes March 23rd, so don't wait! You can find complete show notes for this episode including links to all the books and resources we mentioned today at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-65-a-charlotte-mason-mothers-education-with-beth-howard/ Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Susan Seay is a 25-year veteran home educator who has graduated 6 of her 7 children so far. She shares her homeschool wisdom in the book, Home Grown: Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschool Journey edited by Amber O'Neal Johnston, and on the Mentor for Moms podcast. In this episode, Susan shares how she persevered with homeschooling through doubts, through disappointments, and through seasons when she wondered if she was giving her kids the education they deserved. In the midst of those failures, Susan discovered that we can trust God through every trial because the One who called us to homeschool is going to see us all the way through to completion. If you've ever wrestled with doubts or fears of failing as a homeschool mom, I pray this episode will be an encouragement to you to keep seeking God's wisdom and trusting in His guidance. Head here to grab your copy of Home Grown. You can hear more from Susan on the Mentor for Moms podcast here. Find complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-64-homeschooling-through-doubt-with-susan-seay/ Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review! We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Dr. Jay Wile holds a PhD in nuclear chemistry and has earned numerous awards for excellence in teaching and research. Dr. Wile is beloved in the homeschool community for his award-winning K-12 science curriculum, Berean Builders. Not only is Dr. Wile a passionate advocate for home education, but he is himself a former homeschool dad, having homeschooled his adopted daughter from childhood through high school graduation. In this episode, Dr. Wile shares some of the many strengths he has observed in the homeschool graduates he encountered throughout his teaching career. He also gives his best advice for giving our kids an excellent science education at home. Head here to check out Dr. Wile's rigorous and engaging homeschool science curriculum written from a Biblical worldview. You can find complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-63-homeschooling-is-where-the-real-education-is-happening-with-dr-jay-wile/ We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book lists

Betsy Farquhar holds Masters degrees in Children’s Literature and Information and Library Science. She taught middle and high school English, homeschooled her three children, and has served on many book award committees. Her greatest love when it comes to books is matching up the perfect book with its ideal young reader. You can keep up with Betsy and her team at https://redeemedreader.com where they read ahead for you and review lots of books. Today Betsy joins us to share about what it looks like to help shepherd our kids' imagination and help them grow in discernment as readers through the books we select, the discussions we share, and the thoughtfulness we model in holding the stories we encounter up to the light of God's Word. You can find show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast. Head here to grab your copy of The Redeemed Reader.

Lara Molettiere is a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of 2 who believes that as mothers we are the gate-keepers, grace givers, and cultivators of our homes and that when we step into our God-given capacity, we are capable of providing a delightful and life-giving education to our children.  In this episode, Lara shares how we can make Advent a sacred time for our families by slowing down and making space for restful traditions that help us savor our faith. You can find show notes for this episode including links to all the books and resources Lara mentioned at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-61-preparing-room-for-jesus-in-your-homeschool-this-advent-with-lara-molettiere/. Visit A Gentle Advent to learn more about Lara's Advent courses. Here are some of the favorite Advent books Lara's family enjoys each year: Jotham's Journey by Arnold YtreeideThe Crippled Lamb by Max LucadoOne Wintry Night by Ruth Bell GrahamThe Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan WojciechowskiThe Tale of the Three Trees by Angela Elwell HuntThe Gift of the Magi by O. HenryAlso check out Lara's 20 Living Books for Advent and Christmas. You might also enjoy Aimee's list of Favorite Christmas Books to Read Aloud. Lara recommended several resources that she uses for her personal reflection and study during Advent: Waiting on the Word by Malcolm GuiteCome, Let Us Adore Him by Paul David TrippAdorning the Dark by Andrew PetersonWe would love to connect with you outside your podcast player: Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletter