How do you prepare a homeschooler for college — and do you have to do the traditional four years to get there? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., a homeschool consultant and TEDx speaker with more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, to walk through every college-bound pathway open to homeschool families. Dual enrollment, community college, dual degree programs, and the traditional four-year route — plus the transfer trap that quietly costs families thousands.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

The four college-bound pathways available to homeschool families, laid out side by sideWhen community college during high school is a smart move — and when it isn'tHow dual enrollment works, and why one semester course can equal a full high school yearWhy some dual credit classes never transfer, and the residency requirement behind itThe exact question to ask a college registrar before your teen enrolls in anythingWhat dual degree programs are, and which students they actually fitHow the college application process differs for homeschool students (and how much it doesn't)Why colleges actively recruit homeschool students for the skills they bring

Sponsors:

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✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
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Resources mentioned:

Natalie Mack's website — home of her free downloadable extracurricular activity resume for tracking leadership, service, and volunteer work: natalie-mack.comHigh School Decisions Bootcamp — use code CHRISTY for a listener discount: natalie-mack.com/high-school-decisions-bootcampNatalie's homeschool courses and masterclasses: natalie-mack.com/masterclass101 Tips for Homeschoolers — Natalie's book: Get the book on AmazonThe Impact of Homeschooling — Natalie's TEDx talk: Watch the TEDx talkThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

⭐ This is Part 3 of a 4-part series with Natalie Mack on homeschooling high school.
Part 1 — How to Homeschool High School With Confidence
Part 2 — Can Homeschoolers Play College Sports? NCAA Eligibility Explained
Part 3 — How to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College (this episode)
Part 4 — From homeschool to military service: enlistment, ROTC, and service academies

About our guest:

Natalie Mack, M.Ed. is the founder of Homeschool Natalie Mack, and a homeschool consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of 101 Tips for Homeschoolers. With more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, she helps families confidently navigate high school, transcripts, college admissions, military service, and other postsecondary pathways. Natalie is passionate about equipping parents with practical guidance so they can make informed decisions.
👉 natalie-mack.com
👉 Instagram: @homeschoolnataliemack
👉 TikTok: @homeschoolnataliemack
👉 Facebook: Homeschool Natalie Mack
👉 YouTube: @homeschoolnataliemack

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_TikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction and Where We Are in the Series (01:14) - Meet Natalie Mack (03:06) - Demystifying Homeschooling High School (04:39) - You're Not Neglecting Them — You're Supporting Them (05:14) - Should Homeschoolers Use Community College? (06:19) - Lower Stakes, Lower Cost, Real College Experience (07:32) - When Community College Isn't the Right Fit (08:30) - How Dual Enrollment Actually Works (09:04) - One Semester Course Equals One Full High School Year (13:10) - The College-Bound Pathways, Laid Out (14:22) - What Dual Degree Programs Are (15:20) - Why Families Are Rethinking the Four-Year Price Tag (19:38) - The Dual Credit Transfer Trap (20:42) - Residency Requirements and Why Colleges Protect Their Brand (21:46) - How to Find Out What Actually Transfers (23:00) - Getting Buy-In From Your Student (24:34) - When Pushback Is Really Overwhelm (30:16) - Building Confidence and a Love of Learning (31:34) - Should Your Teen Sit In on the Consultation? (34:28) - The Shift From Teacher to Facilitator (36:49) - Why the Mental Health Piece Matters in High School (43:38) - The Traditional Four-Year Application Process (45:15) - Transcripts, Activity Resumes, and the Common App (46:14) - Wearing Two Hats: Mom and Guidance Counselor (48:48) - Why Colleges Actively Recruit Homeschool Students (51:21) - Skills, Character, and What Employers Want Now (52:29) - Don't Apologize for Homeschooling (53:35) - Where to Find Natalie Mack

Can homeschoolers actually play college sports? If your athlete has ever said "I want to play in college," there is a separate process running alongside college admissions that most homeschool families never hear about until it's too late. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., to walk through exactly how NCAA eligibility works when you're the one wearing the guidance counselor hat.

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I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
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In this episode, you'll learn:

Whether homeschool students can compete in NCAA athletics just like traditionally schooled studentsWhere to find the NCAA Eligibility Center's homeschool toolkit and why it's the document to followHow the 16 core courses and the 10/7 rule actually workWhat a Core Course Worksheet (CCW) is and when a parent has to fill one outWhen the eligibility clock starts and why 9th grade is already late to begin planningHow dual enrollment, co-op classes, and online courses count toward eligibilityThe real difference between Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 requirementsThe most common mistakes that quietly create eligibility problems for homeschool athletes

Sponsors:

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✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
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✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
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✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
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Resources mentioned:

Natalie Mack's website — free high school planning checklist for grades 9–12, the high school decisions workshop, and her homeschool coursesHigh School Decisions Bootcamp — use code CHRISTY for a listener discountNatalie's homeschool courses — cross-cultural American literature and model diplomacy global affairs simulation101 Tips for Homeschoolers — Natalie's bookThe Impact of Homeschooling — Natalie's TEDx talkThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

⭐ This is Part 2 of a 4-part series with Natalie Mack on homeschooling high school.
Part 1 — How to Homeschool High School With Confidence
Part 3 — the college-bound path, including community college and dual enrollment
Part 4 — from homeschool to military service: enlistment, ROTC, and service academies

About our guest:

Natalie Mack, M.Ed., is the founder of Homeschool Natalie Mack, and a homeschool consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of 101 Tips for Homeschoolers. With more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, she helps families confidently navigate high school, transcripts, college admissions, military service, and other postsecondary pathways. Natalie is passionate about equipping parents with practical guidance so they can make informed decisions.
👉 natalie-mack.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_TikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction and why this series got split into four episodes (02:30) - Natalie's daughter and the road to Division 1 soccer (06:16) - Can homeschoolers compete in NCAA athletics? (09:20) - The NCAA Eligibility Center and the homeschool toolkit (10:55) - The 16 core courses and the 10/7 rule (12:28) - Core Course Worksheets for parent-taught classes (16:46) - When the clock starts: planning before 9th grade (19:24) - What athletic scholarship money really looks like (20:59) - Division 1 vs. Division 2 vs. Division 3 (22:33) - What the NCAA counts as a homeschool course (24:54) - The mistakes that create eligibility problems (28:37) - "Why not just send them to brick-and-mortar?" (33:28) - Dual enrollment, co-ops, and outside instructors (38:52) - What to do while your student is still in middle school (41:06) - The broken leg question every family should ask (43:26) - When a kid's identity gets wrapped up in performance (50:46) - Why one thing should never be everything (53:24) - What's coming next in the series and how to find Natalie

Your student is heading into ninth grade and suddenly everything feels like it counts. Credits, transcripts, graduation requirements, college, and a hundred decisions you're not sure you're qualified to make. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., to answer the question that keeps homeschool moms up at night: how do you homeschool high school without living in a pressure cooker?

This is Part 1 of a four-part high school series.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

What actually changes when you move from homeschooling middle school into high schoolWhy Natalie calls high school a blank canvas — and why there's no single right way through itThe five core subject areas that build a sound high school foundationHow many credits a homeschool high schooler needs each year, and what a credit really representsWhy every student needs a homeschool transcript — even the ones who say they're not going to collegeWhen to start the transcript and why it stays a draft document for yearsHow to set your own graduation requirements and where state law comes into itThe biggest mistake homeschool parents make in high school planning — and how fear drives itThe truth about the all-AP myth, straight from a College Board parent advisory council memberHow to choose between dual enrollment, AP, CLEP, and online classes using four fit filtersThe dual credit mistake that costs families real money when credits don't transfer

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
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Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
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Resources mentioned:

Natalie Mack's website — free high school planning checklist for grades 9–12, the high school decisions workshop, and her homeschool courses: natalie-mack.comHigh School Decisions Bootcamp — use code CHRISTY for a listener discount: High School Decisions BootcampNatalie's homeschool courses — cross-cultural American literature and model diplomacy global affairs simulation: Natalie's Courses101 Tips for Homeschoolers — Natalie's book: 101 Tips for HomeschoolersThe Impact of Homeschooling — Natalie's TEDx talk: Watch the TEDx talkThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

About our guest:

Natalie Mack, M.Ed., is the founder of Homeschool Natalie Mack, and a homeschool consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of 101 Tips for Homeschoolers. With more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, she helps families confidently navigate high school, transcripts, college admissions, military service, and other postsecondary pathways. Natalie is passionate about equipping parents with practical guidance so they can make informed decisions.
👉 natalie-mack.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Meet Natalie Mack (02:15) - What's Coming in This 4-Part Series (05:30) - Natalie's Five Kids and Their Different Paths (09:20) - What Actually Changes in High School (10:30) - High School Is a Blank Canvas (16:33) - Why 14-Year-Olds Shouldn't Have to Decide Forever (18:25) - Homeschooling Is the Flex (21:00) - Trust the Process and Calm It Down (26:00) - Credits, Transcripts, and the Five Core Subjects (28:00) - How Many Credits Per Year (29:30) - Why Every Student Needs a Transcript (31:20) - Graduation Requirements and the Diploma (36:55) - The Biggest Mistake: Planning From Fear (40:15) - Dual Enrollment, AP, CLEP, or Online (43:00) - The Dual Credit Transfer Trap (45:25) - How Early Should Families Start Planning? (49:05) - Where to Find Natalie Mack

It's 8 AM on the first day of school — pencils sharpened, kids ready — and the website won't load, a password is wrong, and the whole morning unravels before it starts. In Part 2 of How to Set Up Your Homeschool Year, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising with over 20 years of experience in education — moves from mindset to the nuts and bolts: the 7 systems she sets up every summer so her homeschool runs at a clip instead of starting in overwhelm.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why the worst time to teach a new chore system is September — and when to train it insteadHow a simple printed schedule lowers your kids' stress hormones (clinicians have measured it)Why you don't need a dedicated schoolroom — and the "everything has a home" rule that keeps your house tidyThe unglamorous tech-and-passwords setup that saves your first day of schoolHow to teach kids exactly what to do when mom gets pulled away mid-lessonThe prep work Christy-Faith does every summer before she opens a single curriculumHow to layer subjects in slowly so the year starts calm instead of like a tidal wave

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Resources mentioned:

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules — by age and stage: christy-faith.com/download-free-sample-homeschool-schedulesHow to Set Up Your Homeschool Year (Part 1) — start here first: Listen to Part 1Homeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book (deschooling chapter): Homeschool RisingThe Christy-Faith List — find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Welcome to Part 2 — Building Your Year by Hand (01:31) - What This Show Is About (02:41) - System 1: Retrain Chores in the Summer (05:01) - System 2: The Printed Schedule (A Security Blanket for Kids) (11:46) - System 3: Give Everything a Home (You Don't Need a Schoolroom) (15:59) - System 4: Set Up Tech & Passwords Before Day One (20:38) - System 5: Teach the Plan for When Mom's in the Weeds (23:52) - System 6: Do Your Own Homework First (27:10) - System 7: Layer Your Subjects in Slowly (31:44) - The 7 Systems, Recapped

You planned the perfect first week — and by day three it was already falling apart. What actually torches the start of a homeschool year has nothing to do with school supplies, curriculum, or the color-coded spreadsheet you built in July. It's your expectations. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith, an education and parenting expert with over 20 years of experience, walks through the seven mindset shifts that make setting up your homeschool year sustainable instead of soul-crushing.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why everything is hard at the beginning — even in year 15 — and the three-things rule that keeps week one from burying youWhy the first weeks of school are the worst possible time to teach brand-new contentHow to prep before day one so your kids aren't learning new systems and new material at the same timeWhy your July and August plan is supposed to fall apart — and the documented brain glitch behind itHow much margin to build into every single slot in your homeschool scheduleWhy there's no "teacher hat" to put on, and what changes when you teach as yourselfWhy you were always the variable, not the curriculum boxWhy that bone-deep week-one exhaustion is proof your brain is doing hard, honest work

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✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
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✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
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LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
✔ Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment
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Resources mentioned:

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules — Christy-Faith's real schedules for every age and stage, PK through 12th: Get the SchedulesFree Curriculum Recommendations — The vetted list, by subject, with zero paid placements: Free DownloadNew to Homeschooling? Start with Episode 101 — the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to beginThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: Learn More

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - The Day That Fell Apart (02:07) - Why I Threw the First Draft in the Trash (03:41) - Expectations vs. Systems — What Part 1 Covers (05:20) - Mindset 1: Everything Is Hard at the Beginning (06:11) - The Three-Things Rule (07:36) - Mindset 2: The Worst Possible Time to Teach New Content (09:20) - Start Prepping Before Day One (12:51) - Mindset 3: Your July Plan Is Supposed to Fall Apart (13:35) - The Planning Fallacy (14:55) - Why Every Schedule Needs Margin (15:46) - Mindset 4: There Are No Hats (17:00) - Mindset 5: You Were Always the Variable, Not the Box (19:40) - Mindset 6: Go Easy on Your Kids Too (24:04) - Mindset 7: Why Week One Levels You (25:47) - Your Expectations Weigh More Than Your Curriculum (27:01) - The Recap — and What’s Coming in Part 2

You've researched the curriculum, built the schedule, and made the plan — so why do you still lie awake wondering if you're doing enough? In this rare, behind-the-scenes episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with the mentors of Thrive Homeschool Community to talk about why even devoted homeschool moms keep second-guessing their decisions — and how to finally trust that you're the right one to make the call for your kids.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

The three questions that keep homeschool moms up at night: "Am I doing enough? Am I doing too much? Are these the right things?"Why more information hasn't made homeschooling easier — and how too many "experts" fuel the second-guessingWhere real homeschool confidence actually comes from (hint: it's not a perfect curriculum)What the Accelerator group is and how it walks new members through Christy-Faith's core frameworksWhy "Finding Your Why" becomes the North Star for every curriculum and scheduling decisionHow office hours, DMs, and mentor support give you an objective second set of eyes — not more forum noiseWhy competence breeds confidence — and why every family's homeschool plan should look differentWhat makes a values-aligned support community different from a free Facebook group

Sponsors:

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✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
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CTC Math
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✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial · Get 50% Off for Homeschool Families

LearningRx
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✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
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Resources mentioned:

Thrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's training and support community for homeschool moms: christy-faith.com/thriveThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction: A Rare Look Inside Thrive (01:35) - Meet the Thrive Mentors (06:06) - Why Every Homeschool Mom Needs a Guide (09:51) - Too Much Information, Too Many “Experts” (13:24) - “Yes, I Can Do This”: Where Confidence Comes From (16:58) - Inside the Accelerator Group (36:21) - A Guided Community vs. a Facebook Group (38:42) - The Fears That Keep Moms Up at Night (46:15) - Finding Your Why: Your Homeschool North Star (48:43) - Why Every Homeschool Plan Looks Different (01:00:04) - Homeschool as a Lifestyle, Not a Classroom (01:02:35) - Learning to Trust Your Own Decisions (01:08:30) - Why Thrive Is a Paid Community (01:16:05) - Investing in Yourself as a Homeschool Mom

Should you still be reading aloud to your kids after they can read on their own? It turns out this is one of the most settled questions in all of education — and the answer has been sitting in a government report since 1985. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith walks through what the research actually says about reading aloud to kids, why it never expires, and why the book on your couch may outrank half of what's on your lesson plan.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why reading aloud to kids is called the single most important activity for building a readerWhat the million word gap study found about read-alouds before kindergartenWhy the rare words in books almost never show up in everyday conversationWhat MRI scans revealed about a child's brain during a read-aloudHow animated screens do the imagining that a book leaves to your childWhy reading aloud to older kids does NOT make them lazy readersThe difference between constrained and unconstrained reading skillsWhat kids themselves say they want most from being read to

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✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
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CTC Math
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✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial — or purchase with the homeschool discount

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
✔ Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
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Resources mentioned:

Free Quote of the Week Notecard — the Emilie Buchwald quote from this episode, ready to printMy Curriculum Recommendations — the free list, by subjectAll of Christy-Faith's free homeschool resourcesThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providersThrive Homeschool CommunityHomeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book

Related episodes:

Ep. 107 — How to Reduce Screen Time for KidsEp. 61 — Are Schools Killing a Love of Learning?Ep. 92 — Behind the Screen (Part 1/6) — the start of Christy-Faith's vulnerability series

⭐ New to Homeschooling? Start with Episode 101 — the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to begin.

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Should You Be Reading Aloud to Your Kids? (01:53) - Welcome + Why This Episode (02:50) - When Reading Aloud Feels Like a Chore (04:03) - How Story Time Became “Literacy” (06:55) - Am I Doing Enough? (07:35) - The Million Word Gap (08:47) - Why Book Words Beat Everyday Words (12:37) - Inside Your Child's Brain During a Read-Aloud (13:57) - What Screens Do Instead (14:54) - “My Kid Can Read Now — Can I Stop?” (16:22) - Constrained vs. Unconstrained Skills (17:14) - Lifting Big Kids to a Higher Ledge (18:01) - Beowulf and the Seventh-Grade Reading Circle (19:49) - Why Kids Love Being Read To (22:39) - What Kids Say They Want Most (23:52) - Family Read-Alouds (24:35) - Start Tonight — Even Five Minutes (27:15) - Reading Is Worth It (28:05) - The Quote and the Free Notecard

You've said "sit down, please" about twenty thousand times this week — and it's starting to feel personal. It isn't. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith unpacks what's actually happening in your child's brain, why the wiggling may be how the learning gets in, and the small shifts that make the morning stop being a fight.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

The attention-span rule of thumb every homeschool mom should know — a few minutes per year of age on a grown-up-chosen taskWhy a 45-minute lesson is quietly asking your six-year-old to hold on three times longer than they canThe three expectations strangling your homeschool mornings — and permission to put all three downWhat 54 studies and nearly 30,000 kids revealed about movement and learningHow to shorten and split lessons without falling behindWhy doing the hard subjects first changes the whole back half of your dayHow to rescue your read-alouds — a still body was never the pointLoop scheduling and trimming your list so a lighter day actually gets finishedHow to build the focus muscle one minute at a timeHow to tell the difference between a kid being a kid and something worth investigating

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
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✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
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CTC Math
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Resources mentioned:

20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure — Spot the school-shaped rules you're still carryingSample Homeschool Schedules — Real, doable rhythms you can borrow, including loop schedulesQuote of the Week Notecard — A free printable of this episode's quoteHomeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book, including the chapter on deschoolingThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: Get on the waitlistAll of Christy-Faith's free resources

Related episodes:

Ep. 82 — How Long Should a Homeschool Day Really Be?Ep. 64 — Overwhelmed by Homeschooling? How to Make It Manageable

⭐ New to Homeschooling? Start with Episode 101 — the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to begin.

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - The "Sit Down, Please" Morning (04:16) - Expectation One: What Focus Actually Looks Like (05:40) - Expectation Two: Redefining What "Done" Means (06:35) - Expectation Three: The Wiggling Isn’t Disrespect (07:50) - Shorten and Split the Lesson (09:00) - What Deschooling Actually Means (14:10) - Let Them Move on Purpose: 54 Studies, 30,000 Kids (15:30) - Do the Hard Things First (16:45) - Rescuing Your Read-Alouds (20:51) - Trim Your List and Loop Your Subjects (22:06) - Build the Focus Muscle Slowly (23:00) - Check the Inputs Before You Worry (27:30) - Is My Kid Normal, or Is Something Deeper Going On? (31:55) - Where We Started, Where We Landed

Homeschooling can feel wonderful and lonely at the very same time — especially when there's no co-op nearby, or the ones around you just don't fit. Here's the good news: real community is absolutely possible without one. In this Throwback Thursday favorite, homeschool expert Christy-Faith busts the socialization myth and shares 8 natural ways to find your people, whether you're an extrovert or a shy park-bench introvert.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why homeschooling without a co-op does NOT mean your kids are missing outThe truth about homeschool socialization — and why school-style socializing was never the gold standard8 natural ways to build real community: faith groups, volunteering, playgroups, libraries, museums, neighbors, and moreHow everyday errands and conversations grow your child's emotional intelligence and confidenceSimple scripts to break the ice with new homeschool families — even if you're shyWhy the depth of your friendships matters far more than the number3 doable action steps to start finding your people this week

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✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
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✔ Real, long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
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True North Homeschool Academy
✔ Cognia-accredited live online and self-paced courses for grades 6–12
✔ Dual degree track or tech & trades diploma
✔ Small classes, college-ready rigor, faith-friendly environment
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Resources mentioned:

Homeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book; see Chapter 7 for the healthy-socialization checklistHow to Find the Best Homeschool Co-Op (And When to Walk Away)The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction (00:22) - Homeschooling Without a Co-Op Can Feel Lonely (You're Not Alone) (01:17) - The Pressure to Justify Your Homeschool (03:20) - The Socialization Myth, Busted (04:17) - Depth Over Numbers: Real-World Socialization (10:10) - Faith Communities & Starting a Small Group (11:16) - Volunteering & Playgroups (12:52) - Breaking the Ice at the Park (13:50) - Libraries & Community Hubs (16:18) - Museums, Science Centers & Your Neighbors (17:57) - Clubs, Sports & Built-In Activities (23:49) - Finding Your People Takes Time (25:31) - 3 Action Steps to Take This Week (27:01) - You Can Thrive Without a Co-Op

If you're raising boys, you already know they don't always learn the way school expects them to — and that can leave you wondering if something is wrong. In this throwback episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with the beloved Durenda Wilson to talk about how boys actually learn and how to raise them into capable, confident men. We're revisiting this conversation in loving memory of Durenda.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why boys often learn differently than girls — and what the brain research actually showsHow to let go of rigid scope-and-sequence without feeling like you're falling behindWhy movement, energy, and hands-on learning matter so much for boysHow to raise self-directed sons who take ownership of their own learningThe relationship-first approach that keeps boys from burning out on schoolHow to protect connection while still teaching resilience and hard thingsWhy sibling conflict is actually training ground for real lifeHow to homeschool with the long game in mind — raising capable, confident men

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
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✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
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CTC Math
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✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial  |  👉 Get 50% Off

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
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Resources mentioned:

Durenda Wilson — her books and podcast: durendawilson.comThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

About our guest:

Durenda Wilson was a homeschooling author, speaker, and podcaster with more than 30 years of home education experience. A mom of eight — seven graduated — and grandmother of ten, she was a trusted voice at homeschooling conventions and the host of The Durenda Wilson Podcast. Her books include The Four Hour School Day, The Unhurried Homeschooler, and Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart. Durenda passed away recently, and this throwback is shared in loving memory of her.
👉 durendawilson.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction & Remembering Durenda Wilson (01:34) - Meet Durenda Wilson & Her Heart for Boys (03:48) - Why Boys Need a Different Approach (06:36) - How Boys Actually Learn (13:25) - Ditching Rigid Scope & Sequence (16:32) - Raising Self-Directed, Resilient Sons (21:13) - Raising Boys Who Become Capable Men (24:15) - Relationship Over Busywork (34:27) - Homeschooling with Long-Term Vision (40:11) - Modeling a Balanced Life (48:34) - Sibling Relationships as Training Ground (54:14) - Final Encouragement

Is unschooling going too far — or is it exactly right? In this live Q&A from the Summer Homeschool Help Desk series, homeschool expert Christy-Faith pulls no punches on unschooling's real risks, curriculum overload, whether it's too late to start in high school, and what it actually takes to raise a well-educated child at home.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why Christy-Faith believes pure unschooling carries real risks — and what she calls educational neglectThe difference between unschooling, deschooling, and interest-led learningHow to use BJU Press without doing every single thing in the curriculumWhether it's too late to start homeschooling in middle or high school (spoiler: it's not)How working moms and single moms can realistically homeschoolWhat to do when your child can't spell and it's affecting their confidenceHow to source curriculum so it doesn't require you sitting next to your kid every secondReal questions from real homeschool moms in the Summer Homeschool Help Desk

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial | Get 50% Off

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
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Resources mentioned:

How to Homeschool Guide — free 23-page ebook for anyone considering or just starting homeschool5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder — free quiz to discover your homeschool style in under 5 minutesFree Curriculum Recommendations — Christy-Faith's curated list by subject, no paid placementsThrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool momsThe Christy-Faith List — free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses and providers

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Welcome to the Summer Homeschool Help Desk (02:00) - Christy's Free Resources for Homeschool Moms (06:45) - Spelling Struggles and Older Students (11:35) - Curriculum Overload: How Much Is Too Much? (18:00) - Is It Too Late to Pull My Kids Out of School? (19:45) - Homeschooling While Working or in School Yourself (28:45) - Christy's Hot Take on Unschooling (36:15) - Single Moms, Working Moms, and Thrive (38:40) - You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone

You've been up at midnight Googling curriculum, schedule templates, and whether you're doing enough. That stops here. In this Summer Homeschool Help Desk Live Q&A, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising and a homeschooling mom of four who also works full time — answers real questions from real moms on curriculum choices, daily structure, living books, reading gaps, toddlers underfoot, and how to stop doing it all yourself.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations

In this episode, you'll learn:

How working moms make homeschooling work — and why "sourcing" is the real secretHow to choose curriculum strategically so you're not teaching every subject yourselfWhy kids need structure (backed by 70 years of child psychology research) and what it actually looks likeHow to handle naysayers and skeptics who question your homeschool decisionHow to teach history in a way kids love — spines, living books, and picture books explainedWhat to do if your child is behind in reading or has a suspected learning disabilityHow to manage homeschooling when you have toddlers in the houseWhy the Christy-Faith List is the homeschool resource you didn't know you needed

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
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✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial | Purchase (50% off)

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder — Free quiz to discover your homeschool style or pedagogyHow to Homeschool Guide — Free 26-page ebook: 6 steps to get started and launchFree Sample Homeschool Schedules — Preschool through high schoolFree Curriculum Comparison ChartFree Curriculum Recommendations Download — Christy-Faith's fail-proof subject-by-subject listThe Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses, doctors, and providersThrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool moms

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction & Summer Help Desk Series (01:45) - Meet Christy-Faith & Free Resources Overview (04:00) - Free Resources: Style Finder, How to Homeschool Guide & More (06:00) - Working Moms & Homeschooling: How to Make It Work (08:10) - How to Teach History with Living Books & Spines (09:00) - New Homeschoolers: Where to Start (11:30) - Why Kids Need Structure (What the Research Says) (15:20) - The Christy-Faith List: Find Providers Who Get You (15:30) - Curriculum Recommendations Download (18:00) - Handling Naysayers & Building Your Support Tribe (19:30) - Daily Schedules, Habit Stacking & Chores (22:00) - When Other Homeschool Moms Judge Your Choices (24:00) - Teaching History Across Age Gaps (27:00) - Spines, Living Books & How to Use Both (28:00) - Reading Disabilities, Dyslexia & When to Seek Help (32:00) - Homeschooling with Toddlers in the House (35:20) - Multisensory Curriculum & Final Questions (36:20) - Closing Encouragement

You've heard the question — maybe from a relative, a neighbor, or a stranger at a party: aren't you sheltering your kids? In this archived Summer Homeschool Help Desk live Q&A, homeschool expert Christy-Faith answers real questions from real homeschool moms and unpacks the difference between sheltering your kids and "greenhousing" them — protecting them while they grow strong. Because a strong homeschool was never about the perfect curriculum. It's about a secure, confident mom who knows her why.

🎁 Free Resource: The 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder
There are 9 homeschool styles — and when you know yours, the curriculum, the schedule, and your whole approach finally click. Take the free quiz and find your fit.
👉 Take the Free Quiz

In this episode, you'll learn:

The difference between sheltering your kids and "greenhousing" themWhy a strong homeschool isn't built on the perfect curriculumHow to become a secure, confident homeschool leader who knows her "why"How to handle the pressure to prove your kids are keeping upWhy trauma doesn't build resilient adults — but healthy challenge doesHow to find your homeschool style (and why it matters before you buy curriculum)When reading struggles mean it's time to get an evaluationReal questions from real homeschool moms in the Summer Homeschool Help Desk

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Get 50% Off for Homeschool Families

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

True North Homeschool Academy
✔ Cognia-accredited live online and self-paced courses for grades 6–12
✔ Dual degree track or tech & trades diploma
✔ Small classes, college-ready rigor, faith-friendly environment
👉 Explore Courses & Get Started

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder: find your homeschool styleThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thriveHomeschool Rising (Christy-Faith's book): Homeschool RisingThe Christy-Faith List — find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Welcome to the Summer Homeschool Help Desk (04:30) - The Critics and Pressure Homeschool Moms Face (08:30) - Where Homeschoolers Get Stuck (16:00) - How to Find Your Homeschool Style (21:00) - Best Practices Over What's Popular (28:30) - Knowing Your "Why" as the Homeschool Leader (36:00) - Why Investing in Your Homeschool Isn't Selfish (40:00) - "Aren't You Sheltering Your Kids?" (43:00) - Sheltering vs. Greenhousing: Raising Resilient Kids (48:00) - Reading Struggles and When to Get Help (53:30) - The Christy-Faith List + Final Encouragement

Is it ever too late to start homeschooling? What curriculum should you actually trust? In this episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith opens the floor and answers the hardest questions real homeschool moms brought to her live Q&A — from homeschooling a gifted kindergartner to choosing curriculum, deschooling, and whether to school straight through the summer.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 Free Download

In this episode, you'll learn:

Whether it's ever too late to start homeschooling — even with an eleventh graderHow to choose homeschool curriculum you can actually trust (and why Christy won't just hand you a list)What to do when you're homeschooling a gifted child — especially with a new baby in the houseHow to find your homeschool style so curriculum decisions get easierWhat deschooling is and why most new homeschoolers need it firstHow to keep US curriculum going when your family moves overseasThe real case for and against homeschooling year-round vs. taking summers offWhen it makes sense to outsource the subjects that aren't your strong suit

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

Free Curriculum Recommendations — Christy's by-subject list of curriculum she trusts: Free Curriculum Recommendations5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder — Discover your homeschooling style in five minutes: Homeschool Style FinderHow to Homeschool Guide — Christy's free getting-started guide: How to Homeschool GuideThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

⭐ New to homeschooling? Start with Episode 101 — the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to begin.

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction: Is It Ever Too Late to Start? (01:14) - The Biggest Mistakes Homeschool Moms Make (12:25) - Choosing Curriculum You Can Actually Trust (13:06) - Homeschooling a Gifted Child with a Newborn (14:46) - Finding Your Homeschool Style (17:39) - Deschooling: Where to Begin (25:51) - What Thrive Community Actually Offers (30:52) - Curriculum Help for Multiple Ages (32:00) - Homeschooling Across Borders (39:08) - Year-Round or Summers Off? (43:03) - Outsourcing the Hard Subjects (45:06) - The Math Program I Use + Final Encouragement

Before you spend another $500 on summer camp, ask one question: is boredom actually bad for your kids — or is it exactly what their growing brains need? In this episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith makes the research-backed case that slow, unstructured, "boring" summers are one of the most powerful gifts you can give your kids. She breaks down what the science says, why their "I'm bored" makes us panic, and five simple moves for a slower, richer summer.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 Free Download

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why boredom is good for kids — and the brain science that proves itWhat the CDC found about kids, screen time, and rising anxiety and depressionHow the brain's "default mode network" fuels creativity, memory, and identityWhy unstructured play and white space matter more than another summer campThe real reason your kid's "I'm bored" makes YOU feel so uncomfortableHow sitting with boredom builds frustration tolerance and emotional regulation5 practical moves for a slower, richer summer — including the "fridge list"The one-afternoon challenge that shows you what your kids can do on their own

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction (00:37) - The Summer Camp Trap (02:43) - The Summers We Used to Have (04:06) - What's Replacing Boredom Today (05:19) - What the Research Says About Boredom (13:37) - Why Boredom Makes Us Uncomfortable (16:47) - White Space Is Not Neglect (20:47) - 5 Moves for a Slower, Richer Summer (25:48) - Your One-Afternoon Challenge

If you've been putting off building a homeschool transcript because it feels too complicated, too official, or just too much — this episode is for you. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Joan Girkins, founder of Homeschool Records and a veteran homeschool mom of 20+ years, to demystify the entire process and give you a real, confidence-building action plan.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why keeping homeschool records matters — even if your state doesn't require itWhether a homeschool transcript carries the same weight as a public or private school transcriptWhat "accreditation" actually means and why it's not a barrier for homeschool familiesWhen to start building your child's transcript (hint: 9th grade, out of the gate)What colleges actually want to see — and how to work backwards from their requirementsWhy record-keeping matters even if your child isn't college-boundHow a student resume (activities, awards, achievements) can open doors to military academies, scholarships, and moreHow Homeschool Records' guided platform teaches you how to build a transcript as you goWhat to do if you've been homeschooling for years with zero paper trailThe exclusive listener coupon code — use CHRISTYFAITH for 20% off + free trial at Homeschool Records

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

Homeschool Records — Joan's guided platform for professional transcripts & student resumes. Free trial + use code CHRISTYFAITH for 20% off: homeschoolrecords.comSolid Rock Consulting Services — Joan's consulting firm: solidrockconsultingservices.comThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

About our guest:

Joan Girkins is a veteran homeschool mom who homeschooled all four of her children for over 20 years and is now watching her grandchildren be homeschooled. She is the founder of Homeschool Records, a guided online platform that teaches parents how to build professional transcripts, student resumes, and complete academic documentation — step by step, as they go.
👉 homeschoolrecords.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction & Why Homeschool Records Matter (02:07) - Joan's Homeschool Story (04:30) - Why Record-Keeping Brings Integrity to Your Homeschool (06:28) - Record-Keeping for Every Homeschool Style (Yes, Even Unschoolers) (10:00) - Does a Homeschool Transcript Carry the Same Weight as Accredited Transcripts? (13:22) - Colleges Are Actively Recruiting Homeschoolers (14:58) - Working Backwards from College Requirements (18:23) - Why Professional Transcripts Matter (First Impressions) (20:24) - When to Start Building Your Transcript (21:11) - The Student Resume: Activities, Awards & Achievements (27:43) - What to Do If You Have Zero Paper Trail (30:40) - Families Who Aren't Planning on College (33:08) - Build It As If They Are College Bound (35:12) - Documentation Deadlines You Don't Want to Miss (38:49) - How a Well-Documented Record Opens Doors (Including Military Academies) (41:10) - Record-Keeping Reminds You of How Far You've Come (41:50) - How Homeschool Records' Platform Works (43:50) - Record-Keeping for Unschoolers in High School (46:54) - Listener Discount Code & Free Trial (47:43) - Joan's Encouragement for Homeschool Moms

You're homeschooling a five-year-old, chasing a toddler, and surviving on whatever broken sleep your baby will give you. The advice you were raised on — cry it out, Ferber method, strict schedules — may not be sitting right anymore. So what do you actually do? Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity and Certified IBCLC, brings nearly two decades of one-on-one experience with exhausted moms to answer that question — gently, practically, and without shame.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why sleep training advice shifted so dramatically — and what the science now saysThe real reasons your baby isn't sleeping (and how to work through the checklist)Natalie's step-by-step approach for the mom who won't do cry-it-out but desperately needs sleepWhy "sleepy gets sleep" is actually true — and how to use it to your advantageHow breastfeeding and sleep are connected in ways most books get dangerously wrongThe 3-hour chunk method for surviving newborn life without losing yourselfWhat husbands and pediatricians consistently miss about mom exhaustionHow to protect your marriage through the sleepless seasons — before resentment builds

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Resources mentioned:

Twiniversity — global resource hub for twin families: twiniversity.comTiny New Yorkers — Natalie's personal IBCLC services (covered by many insurance plans): tinynewyorkers.comWhat to Do When You're Having Two (book): Amazon linkThe Newborn Twin Sleep Guide (book): Amazon linkThe Twiniversity Podcast: Spotify | YouTubeThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

About our guest:

Natalie Diaz is the founder of Twiniversity, a Certified IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), author, and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience working one-on-one with moms through newborn nights, feeding struggles, and the depletion that doesn't lift. A twin mom herself, she founded Twiniversity in 2009 and built it into a platform reaching over one million people weekly in more than 100 countries. She is the author of What to Do When You're Having Two and The Newborn Twin Sleep Guide, and the host of The Twiniversity Podcast. Her personal IBCLC practice, Tiny New Yorkers, is covered by many insurance plans throughout the United States.
👉 twiniversity.com
👉 tinynewyorkers.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

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(00:00) - Welcome and Sleep Shift (01:09) - Meet Natalie Diaz (04:27) - Twiniversity Origin Story (06:12) - Exhaustion and PPD (16:07) - Why Sleep Training Changed (19:42) - Twin Sleep Guide Basics (20:52) - Free Classes and Resources (24:01) - Is Cry It Out Traumatic (27:18) - Safe Sleep and Anxiety (30:28) - Ideal Sleep Conditions (35:39) - Routine Over Schedule (38:13) - Breastfeeding Friendly Methods (40:26) - No One Size Fits All (41:17) - Track Baby Rhythms (42:04) - Shifts and Support (43:55) - Three Hour Chunks (45:34) - Bedtime Routine Basics (46:37) - Nap Trapping Strategy (53:16) - Homeschool Mom Reality (01:02:03) - Delegation and Love (01:09:25) - Resources and Wrap Up

You counted the lessons left. You counted the days left. The math doesn't work — and now that quiet voice is asking if you've ruined your kids. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith has been there. In this episode, she gives you the framework she uses every single year with her own kids so you never panic about unfinished curriculum again.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why an unfinished curriculum is not a sign of failure — and what it actually meansThe mindset shift that ends the panic for good (it starts with one question)What curriculum is actually for — and why finishing it was never the pointHow to sort every subject into skill-based vs. content-based — and why it changes everythingExactly what to keep going, what to park until next year, and what to skip entirelyHow to build an actual end-of-year plan in under 30 minutesThe "ghost metric" haunting your homeschool — and how to fire itThe quote of the week: why the scope and sequence is a menu, not a contract

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Episodes mentioned in this episode:

Episode 64 — If you're feeling generally overwhelmed, start hereEpisode 88 — The liberation episode: all the things homeschool moms don't need to care aboutEpisode 70 — If curriculum decisions are weighing on you right now

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

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(00:00) - Introduction (00:00) - 3:10 Welcome & What This Episode Is Really About (00:00) - 5:31 Mindset First: Why Unfinished Pages Hurt So Much (00:00) - 8:42 Curriculum Is Your Vehicle, Not Your Boss (00:00) - 11:57 Framework: Skill-Based vs. Content-Based Subjects (00:00) - 17:00 How to Sort Your Subjects & Do the Surgery (00:00) - 19:07 Christy's Own End-of-Year Plan (Real Example) (00:00) - 23:58 The Ghost Metric — and How to Fire It (00:00) - 25:55 Quote of the Week & Free Notecard Download (00:00) - 26:38 Related Episodes

Your child reads beautifully out loud — but ask them what just happened in the story, and you get a blank stare. That's the gap most homeschool moms don't catch until it's too late.

In Episode 115, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with educational therapist Janel Nansenn — founder of Read-A-Rific and a 25-year private practice veteran who has helped over 3,000 students — to break down the reading comprehension gap most families don't catch until fourth grade, when the doors really start closing.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

What the Matthew effect is — and why it's the silent reason struggling readers fall further behind every yearThe critical difference between reading fluency and reading comprehension (and why fluent readers can still have huge gaps)The single skill underneath strong reading comprehension — concept visualization — and why most curricula skip it entirelyThe real reason kids say "reading is boring" (it's not laziness)The red flags that signal a comprehension problem before it tanks your child's confidenceComprehension-rich activities every homeschool mom should be doing — even if your child is already a strong readerHow to evaluate whether a reading curriculum actually teaches comprehension or just tests itWhy visualization is the bridge to math word problems, writing, vocabulary, and every other subject

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Resources mentioned:

Free symptoms checklist for weak visualization skills: readarific.comThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

About our guest:

Janel Nansenn is an educational therapist with a master's degree in speech-language pathology and audiology, and the founder of Read-A-Rific. With nearly 25 years in private practice, she has helped over 3,000 students of all ages become independent, confident learners by addressing the root cause of reading comprehension struggles: weak concept visualization.
👉 readarific.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - The Matthew effect — why reading comprehension is the quiet worry (02:00) - Meet Janelle Nansen, founder of Read-A-Rific (03:28) - Janelle's story: how she discovered concept visualization (08:03) - Why she narrowed her practice to reading comprehension (08:46) - Reading fluency vs. reading comprehension (15:29) - Why kids think reading is "boring" (18:52) - The shame spiral: comprehension struggles and self-esteem (20:44) - Comprehension-rich activities every homeschool mom should do (23:29) - Red flags: symptoms of weak visualization skills (26:23) - Why visualization matters across math, writing & vocabulary (29:35) - How to evaluate a reading comprehension curriculum (34:26) - Charlotte Mason, narration & the long history of these methods (46:27) - The takeaway: find the root cause (47:49) - Where to find Janelle

If your kid hates writing, you're not alone — and the problem usually isn't the kid. It's that we were never shown the actual process. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with veteran teacher and BJU Press curriculum specialist Sharon Fisher to walk through the four-stage writing process homeschool moms have been missing — and the one mistake that quietly kills your child's voice every time you sit down to write.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why writing is a process, not an event — and what that mindset shift changesThe four stages of the writing process and why mashing them together backfiresWhy correcting spelling during drafting is the fastest way to make your kid hate writingThe "brain dump" technique that protects your child's creativityThe critical difference between revising and editing (most moms combine them — don't)How to teach writing as a skills-based progression, not a content-completion checklistWhy two or three really good writing projects a year beats ten rushed onesThe best writing curriculum for homeschool families and what makes it different

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Resources mentioned:

BJU Press Homeschool Writing Curriculum: View SamplesThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: Browse the directoryThrive Homeschool Community: Join Thrive

About our guest:

Sharon Fisher is a wife, mother, and grandmother passionate about helping homeschool parents and Christian educators teach with excellence and a biblical worldview. She holds a B.S. and M.A. in Elementary Education and brings years of full-time elementary classroom experience plus her work as a former elementary author for BJU Press. Sharon presents teaching workshops nationally and internationally, and currently serves as Social Media Coordinator, Workshop Speaker, Blog Writer, and Curriculum Specialist.
👉 Visit BJU Press Homeschool

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction — Why writing is hard to teach (02:25) - Meet Sharon Fisher — A master teacher's perspective (06:50) - Where most parents go wrong with writing (10:56) - Writing is a process, not an event (19:22) - The brain dump: don't steal your kid's voice (23:59) - Stop "smooshing" the stages together (28:29) - Why drafting matters and what it looks like (37:03) - Revising vs. editing — the critical difference (43:30) - Skills-based vs. content-completion teaching (49:38) - The spiral approach and exposing kids to great writing (01:01:28) - Final word — Keep joy at the center

AI is changing what our kids need to learn — and fast. The skills that will actually matter in the AI economy aren't the ones school has been measuring. Today, kids need the 5 C's — and in this Part 2 conversation, Christy-Faith and Lisa Nehring break down what they are and how to start building them in your home today.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

What skills kids actually need for an AI economyThe 5 C's of education — critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, characterWhy "compare and contrast" isn't critical thinking — and what isThe difference between real research and confirmation biasWhy communication is a dying art (and the writing skill that doubles as a thinking skill)Why tech gurus don't let their own kids have devicesThe college cost reality: 25% of U.S. colleges expected to close in 10 yearsWhy homeschool families are already positioned to raise AI-ready kids

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Resources Mentioned:
True North Homeschool Academy — Cognia-accredited live online classes, Dual Degree Program, free future-focused advising
Not That Hard to Homeschool — Lisa Nehring's site and Facebook groups
The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers
Thrive Homeschool Community

Other episodes for you:
Episode 112: Why Homeschooled Kids Are Better Prepared for an AI World Than Anyone Realizes (Part 1)
Episode 67: How to Teach Critical Thinking in Your Homeschool
Episode 83: Underemployment, Student Debt, and the Homeschool Advantage

About our guest:

Lisa Nehring is a 30-year homeschool veteran, founder of True North Homeschool Academy, and one of the clearest thinkers on what the Fourth Industrial Revolution means for families. Her Dual Degree Program allows homeschool high schoolers to earn an accredited bachelor's degree while completing their high school education simultaneously.
👉 truenorthhomeschool.academy

Connect with Christy-Faith:
Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschool
TikTok — @christy_faith
Website
Homeschool Rising — my book

⭐ New to the series? Start with Episode 112 (Part 1) first — the conversation builds.

(00:00) - Welcome Back — Where Part 1 Left Off (00:30) - The Skill That Matters Most: Teach Kids How to Learn (03:00) - Why Screens Hurt Young Brains (And What the Tech Gurus Do) (17:20) - The 5 C's Framework: What Every Kid Needs to Build (17:30) - Critical Thinking — And Why Opinions Aren't It (23:40) - Why Formal and Informal Logic Still Matter (30:00) - Communication — The Dying Art (38:45) - Creativity — It's Taught, Not Born (40:00) - Collaboration in the Global Gig Economy (41:10) - Character — The Person Behind the Avatar (45:00) - The Dual Degree Program at True North (Lincoln's Story) (48:00) - The College Cost Reality — Is It Still Worth It? (52:20) - Building a Strategic Educational Pathway (54:30) - Final Encouragement + Where to Find Lisa

My son Lincoln has wanted to be an attorney since he could pronounce the word. Then AI happened — and everything changed. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Lisa Nehring — 30-year homeschool veteran and founder of True North Homeschool Academy — to talk about what jobs AI will replace, which fields are growing, whether college is still worth it, and why homeschool families already have the structural edge. This is Part 1 of 2.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

What the Fourth Industrial Revolution actually is — and why AI is different from every revolution before itWhich white collar jobs are most at risk (and how fast the timeline really is)8 emerging job areas your kids should be building toward right nowWhat jobs AI can't replace — and why the "empath economy" is quietly explodingThe college question: why 25% of colleges are expected to close in the next 10 yearsWhat homeschooling gives our kids that no classroom can — and why it matters more than everHow Lincoln is already getting ahead with an accredited bachelor's degree while still in high schoolWhat's coming in Part 2: the 5 exact skills every kid needs to succeed in an AI world

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LearningRx
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✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
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Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment
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True North Homeschool Academy — Cognia-accredited live online classes, dual degree program, and flexible self-paced options for grades 6–12"Something Big Is Happening" by Matt Schumer — must-read article on logarithmic AI change (search Google)The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly businesses and providersThrive Homeschool Community

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Connect with Christy-Faith:

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🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction: When AI Changed Our Homeschool (06:24) - Meet Lisa Nehring (07:05) - The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Explained (11:28) - Why This Revolution Is Different (15:38) - Which Jobs Are Actually at Risk (19:22) - Agentic AI: What It Is and Why It Matters (25:13) - 8 Jobs Our Kids Should Know About (30:11) - The College Question (38:48) - The Homeschool Advantage (42:31) - Coming Up in Part 2

Childhood depression is rising. Teen anxiety is up. And online searches for kids' mental health have nearly tripled since last fall. Most parents don't need a statistic to feel it. So what can parents actually do at home, today? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith shares the six things she actively does every day to protect her kids' mental health — and the research behind every one of them.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why social media and kids' mental health are more connected than most parents realize — and the one data point that changes everythingWhat a major NIH study found about children's sleep and brain structure — and why sleep deprivation doesn't always look like tiredThe Harvard research on real friendship and child mental health — and why more contact doesn't equal more connectionWhy overscheduled kids are at higher risk for anxiety, lower resilience, and difficulty self-regulatingHow parental stress affects kids — even when you're trying to hide itWhat Christy-Faith considers the most countercultural thing she does as a parent to protect her children's mental healthThe 25-year study that connects chores and contribution directly to mental health for kidsA Fred Rogers quote about emotional health that will stay with you

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✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
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✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
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Resources mentioned:

Episode 107: How to Reduce Screen Time for Kids — Christy-Faith's deep dive on screens and the four-question frameworkEpisode 99: The $40 Billion Youth Sports Machine — What overscheduling actually costs our kidsEpisode 54: Social-Emotional Learning: Why Homeschooling Does It BetterFree Quote of the Week Notecard — Ready-to-print, totally freeThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction (05:30) - Welcome to The Christy-Faith Show (06:15) - #1: Social Media and Kids’ Mental Health (07:35) - #2: Protecting Their Sleep (09:35) - #3: Curating Real Friendship (15:19) - #4: Defending Unstructured Free Time (18:51) - #5: Taking Care of Your Own Mental Health (23:32) - #6: Building Purpose and Contribution (27:21) - Closing and Quote of the Week

There is a new term making its way through the education world right now — and researchers say it could change how we teach math the way the science of reading changed how we teach kids to read. Christy-Faith and Nathan King of CTC Math unpack the Science of Math movement and what it means for your homeschool.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

What the Science of Math is and why it's gaining momentum nowHow it parallels the science of reading — and what that means for your homeschoolWhat explicit instruction is and why the research supports itWhy so many kids (and moms) develop math anxietyThe difference between mastery-based and spiral math curriculaWhy homeschool families already have a built-in edgeWhat math automaticity is and why it mattersHow to evaluate a homeschool math curriculum based on research, not marketing

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Visit CTCMath Curriculum

LearningRx
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Resources Mentioned:
Education Week — "Debates Over Math Teaching Are Heating Up" (January 2026)
The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly businesses and providers
Thrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool moms

Other episodes for you:
From Struggle to Success: Building Confidence in Math with Pat Murray
What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool Curriculum
Is It a Learning Disability, a Skill Gap, or Something Else?

Connect with Christy-Faith:
Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschool
TikTok — @christy_faith
Website
Homeschool Rising — my book

⭐ Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction: The Science of Math (02:23) - Meet Nathan King of CTC Math (04:55) - What Is the Science of Math? (07:33) - Science of Math vs. Science of Reading (13:03) - What Ideal Math Instruction Looks Like (19:07) - What This Means for Your Homeschool (26:37) - Mastery vs. Spiral — What Every Parent Should Know (31:22) - Why Homeschoolers Have the Edge (32:38) - Fun vs. Effective: The Edutainment Question (39:55) - Why Math Automaticity Still Matters

Every spring, testing season arrives — and homeschool families face a question that's equal parts legal, philosophical, and personal. When should homeschoolers use standardized testing — and when should they skip it entirely?

🟢 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why standardized tests were never designed with homeschoolers in mindWhen homeschool testing actually serves your family — and when to skip itWhich standardized test is best for homeschoolers (Iowa, Stanford 10, CAT, MAP Growth, CLT compared)What states require standardized testing for homeschoolers — and alternatives most families don't know existWhether homeschool kids do better on standardized testsFree standardized testing for homeschool prep resourcesHow to use testing strategically — not reflexively

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Visit CTCMath Curriculum

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources Mentioned:
Homeschool Laws By State — View state requirements
BJU Press Online Testing — Iowa Assessments + Stanford 10 online
Free Quote Notecard — "Fish and tree" quote printable
The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers
Thrive Homeschool Community — Build a homeschool with excellence

Other episodes for you:
Why Homeschooling High School Isn't As Scary As It Seems
The 5 Myths of Homeschooling for High School
Underemployment, Student Debt, and the Homeschool Advantage

Connect with Christy-Faith:
Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschool
TikTok — @christy_faith
Website
Homeschool Rising — my book

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction (04:58) - The Wrong Ruler (07:32) - When Testing Actually Serves You (11:29) - When to Skip Testing (13:46) - Which Test Is Right for Your Family (20:01) - What Your State Actually Requires (21:54) - Wrap-Up + Key Takeaways

Most families Googling the disadvantages of homeschooling are secretly hoping the fears aren’t real. In this episode of The Christy-Faith Show, homeschool expert Christy-Faith takes every fear on the list — socialization, academic gaps, parent qualifications, and the financial question — and follows each one all the way to the research. The answers change everything.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What the research actually says about homeschooled kids and academic outcomesThe truth about the socialization question every homeschool mom gets askedWhat Vygotsky’s research says about healthy child development and peer relationshipsWhat Brian Ray’s 35+ years of NHERI data shows about homeschool vs. public school outcomesWhether you need a teaching credential to homeschool — and what the data actually showsHow to honestly evaluate whether homeschooling is worth it financiallyWhy homeschooling doesn’t require 7 hours a day — and how working moms make it work

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

True North Homeschool Academy
✔ Cognia-accredited live online and self-paced courses for grades 6–12
✔ Dual degree track or tech & trades diploma
✔ Small classes, college-ready rigor, faith-friendly environment
👉 Explore Courses & Get Started

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
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Resources mentioned:

Free Curriculum RecommendationsThe Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses and providersThrive Homeschool Community

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising (00:00) - The Questions Every Homeschool Mom Asks (00:28) - How Christy Changed Her Mind About Homeschooling (04:21) - Introduction (08:16) - The Four Fears — Named Out Loud (09:44) - Fear #1: The Socialization Question (17:37) - What the Research Says About Child Socialization (21:53) - Fear #2: Homeschooled Kids and Academic Outcomes (25:26) - Fear #3: Am I Qualified to Teach My Own Children? (30:05) - Fear #4: Is Homeschooling Worth It Financially? (33:15) - Wrap-Up

Wondering how to reduce screen time for kids when you homeschool — and whether you're actually winning the battle? Christy-Faith, veteran educator and host of The Christy-Faith Show, says homeschool moms are sitting on the answer — the lifestyle they've already chosen is the strategy everyone else is desperately searching for.

🎁 Free Resource: Free Homeschool Wellness Check
For the mom who wants to look at her homeschool honestly and make sure it's in good shape.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why being home all day doesn't automatically mean less screen time — and why homeschoolers are sometimes more screen-heavy, not lessWhat the research actually says about screen time recommendations by age — and why the number of hours may be the wrong thing to trackThe crucial difference between screen time that damages your child's brain and screen time that doesn'tWhy limiting screen time for teenagers starts with understanding one specific type of content — and it's not NetflixThe "ugly detox" — what really happens when you pull back on screens and why most parents give up before it's overWhat researchers say kids actually need to be protected from the worst of this — and why it sounds exactly like a typical homeschool dayThe Virginia "ignore button" story and what it reveals about screen time restrictions and government enforcementA simple 4-question framework for evaluating screen time in your home — without the guilt and without the war

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum

CTCMath
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Visit CTCMath Curriculum

Azure Standard
Homeschool-family-owned company dedicated to providing affordable organic, natural, and non-gmo groceries, health, home, and garden products.

 ✔ All vetted to be free of: Harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides
 👉 Browse Azure’s Grocery, Health & Home Products
Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off your first order

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings 

Resources mentioned:

Free Homeschool Wellness CheckThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtThe Social Dilemma — documentary on NetflixHow to Start Homeschooling Part 1/3 (Ep. 101)Finding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources (Ep. 102)Creating Your Schedule & Finding Socialization (Ep. 103)Free New Homeschooler RoadmapThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providersThrive Homeschool Community

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

(00:00) - Introduction (07:02) - Screen Time & the Homeschool Paradox (10:23) - Not All Screen Time Is Equal (15:32) - The Real Problem: Social Media (17:22) - TikTok Brain & Popcorn Brain (19:59) - What Researchers Say Kids Actually Need (20:39) - Why Homeschoolers Already Have the Advantage (22:20) - The Virginia "Ignore Button" Story (30:42) - The 4-Question Screen Time Framework

A homeschool mom gets her son tested for dyslexia — he qualifies — and they refuse to give him the diagnosis because he's homeschooled. They called it "failure to educate." Have you ever been interrogated, profiled, or made to feel like a suspect just because you homeschool?

Homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising, with over 20 years in education — shares three powerful strategies for handling hostile service providers, explains the power differential homeschool families face at appointments, and introduces the Christy-Faith List: a free nationwide directory connecting homeschool families with businesses and providers who support them.

🎁 Free Resource: The Christy-Faith List
Find homeschool-friendly businesses and providers — doctors, therapists, dentists, and more — all in one free, searchable directory.
👉 christy-faiths-list.com
• $20 Gift Card Giveaway — Share the list with 10 families and get $20 at the Christy-Faith shop
• Young Entrepreneur Program (ages 12–17) — Free listing for homeschool kids who run a business

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why homeschool families face a real power differential at doctor's offices and evaluationsHow to pre-screen providers before you're ever in the roomWhat to say to flip the script and play offense instead of defenseHow to know what's in a provider's lane — and what isn'tWhat the Christy-Faith List is and how to use it (it's free)How the Young Entrepreneur program supports homeschool kids ages 12–17How to get a $20 gift card just for sharing the Christy-Faith List with 10 familiesWhy 4 million homeschool families represent real purchasing power — and how to use it

Resources Mentioned:

The Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses and providers

$20 Gift Card Giveaway — Share the list with 10 families and get $20 at the Christy-Faith shop

Young Entrepreneur Program (ages 12–17) — Free listing for homeschool kids who run a business

Thrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool moms

Sponsors:

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 Visit summithealthshare.com

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 Visit bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Visit CTC Math

LearningRx
✔ Proven program to strengthen cognitive skills — attention, memory, reading, and more
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment
👉 Visit learningrx.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:
• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a homeschool mom who needs it!

Your child is struggling, and you don't know if it's a content gap, a skill gap, or something deeper. Should you change curriculum? Hire a tutor? Get a diagnosis? In this episode, homeschool expert and 20-year education veteran Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Amy Moore (cognitive psychologist and ADHD mom) and Sandy Zamalis (cognitive skills specialist and former homeschool mom) from LearningRx to give you a clear framework for figuring out what's really going on—and what to do next.

If you've ever said, “I don't understand why you don't remember this—I taught this to you last week,” this episode is for you.

🎁 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler Roadmap
Everything you need to start homeschooling — 8 steps, mapped out, ready to follow.
👉 christy-faith.com/the-new-homeschooler-roadmap

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to tell if your child has a content gap, a skill gap, or a true learning disabilityWhen to change curriculum vs. when to call in a professionalShould you get a diagnosis? The real pros, cons, and costsWhich specialist to see first when your child is struggling (and which ones to skip)Sudden behavior change vs. lifelong struggle: how to tell if it's medical (like PANDAS) or developmentalWhy learning styles are a myth—and what working memory, automaticity, and prior knowledge actually predictWhy “they'll catch up eventually” is bad advice, based on research with 5,000+ struggling readersWhat cognitive skills training is and why neuropsychologists keep recommending it

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 Visit bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Visit CTC Math

Lovevery Reading Skill Set
✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks
✔ Follows the science of reading with fun, game-based learning
👉 Visit lovevery.com/christyfaith — use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 Visit summithealthshare.com

Resources mentioned:

LearningRx — Cognitive skills training centers nationwide: learningrx.comThe Brainy Moms Podcast (Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis): learningrx.com/brainy-moms-podcastThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

About our guests:

Dr. Amy Moore is a cognitive psychologist, the Director of Psychology and Research for LearningRx, and co-host of the Brainy Moms podcast. She has a master's in early childhood education, a PhD in cognitive psychology, and is an ADHD mom who has ADHD herself.
👉 amymoorephd.com

Sandy Zamalis is a cognitive skills specialist and owner of two LearningRx centers. She is a former homeschool mom who homeschooled from preschool through high school and is part of LearningRx's Homeschool Partnership Program.
👉 thebrainymoms.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

If there's one thing we know about homeschool moms, it's that we are really good at giving of ourselves. But somewhere along the way, we picked up this belief that a beautiful life is something we give, not something we get to have.

In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with licensed professional counselor, author, and homeschool mom of four, Debra Fileta, to unpack why so many of us are running on empty and what it actually looks like to care for our souls, not just our schedules. 

 

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

The Christy-Faith List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

( Includes an entire chapter on deschooling—the step you can’t skip!)

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool

 ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs

 ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in

 ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

👉 Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

CTC Math

 ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program

 ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace

 ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing—all done for you!

Start your free trial today:

👉 Visit https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CF

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.

👉 Visit https://truenorthhomeschool.academy to explore courses and enroll today!

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 

🌟 SPECIAL GUEST

 Debra Fileta

👉 https://debrafileta.com 

📖 Soul Care by Debra Fileta 

📖 People Skills by Debra Fileta (releases February 17) 

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 88: The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/

Episode 98: Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O'Tool

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschool-mom-burnout-what-your-brain-actually-needs-to-recover-dr-joe-otool/ 

Episode 100: 100 Episodes! Girls' Night with the Inner Circle

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/100-episodes-girls-night-with-the-inner-circle/ 

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why burnout isn't a scheduling problem, it's a belief system problem 

✅ The three personality types most prone to self-neglect

✅ How "soul care" goes deeper than self-care: addressing roots, not just symptoms 

✅ The idol of productivity and why homeschool moms struggle to rest 

✅ Concentrate and eliminate: the phrase that can change how you approach your calling, marriage, and homeschool 

This episode is an invitation to stop and remember that Jesus was talking to moms too when He said, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."

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

💬 Which of the three personality types resonated with you? We'd love to hear from you!

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 104

If you've made it to Episode 3 of the New Homeschooler Series — you're already ahead. In this final episode, Christy-Faith walks you through the last two steps: building a homeschool schedule that works and getting confident about the socialization question.

🟢 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler's Roadmap
Your step-by-step companion to this entire series — all 8 steps, every link, episode playlists.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The 3+1+Fun Rule — a daily anchor that ends the Friday failure spiralLoop scheduling and day-of-week scheduling — which fits your seasonWhy the socialization question is built on a lieHow to find community without burning your family outA closing word for every mom still asking "What if I mess this up?"

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

Lovevery Reading Skill Set
✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks
✔ Follows the science of reading with fun, game-based learning
✔ Use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off
👉 Visit Lovevery Reading Skill Set

Azure Standard
Homeschool-family-owned company with affordable organic, natural, non-GMO groceries & home products.
✔ Vetted free of: harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides
✔ Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off first order
👉 Browse Azure's Grocery, Health & Home Products

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources Mentioned:
The New Homeschooler's Roadmap — free companion guide to this series
Sample Homeschool Schedules — real schedules for every age and stage
15 Questions Before Joining a Co-Op
Homeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book (includes full socialization chapter)
The Christy Faith List — homeschool-friendly directory
Thrive Homeschool Community

Other episodes for you:
How to Start Homeschooling (Part 1/3) — The Legal Stuff & Choosing the Right Approach
Finding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources | How to Start Homeschooling Part 2/3

Connect with Christy-Faith:
Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschool
TikTok — @christy_faith
Website
Homeschool Rising — my book

⭐ New to the series? Start with Episode 101 (Part 1/3) first — the steps build on each other.

(00:00) - Introduction & Series Recap (09:17) - Step 7: Building Your Homeschool Schedule (15:00) - Schedule Styles — Day-of-Week & Loop Scheduling (21:00) - The 3+1+Fun Rule (27:58) - Step 8: Socialization & Community (39:22) - Closing: You Were Made for This

In Episode 2 of the New Homeschooler Series, homeschool expert Christy-Faith walks you through the three steps that must happen BEFORE you spend a dime on curriculum: deschooling, dreaming with your kids, and how to choose homeschool curriculum without wasting money or burning out.

🟢 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler’s Roadmap
Your free step-by-step companion to this whole journey — all 8 steps, all the links, plus episode playlists organized by your biggest worries. Save it to your desktop — it’s your command center.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What deschooling is (and why it’s NOT the same as unschooling)Why skipping deschooling leads to burnout and curriculum regretHow to dream with your kids before you buy anythingThe difference between all-in-one and subject-by-subject curriculumKey tips for buying curriculum without regretsChristy-Faith’s free Curriculum Recommendations (zero paid placements)

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources Mentioned:
New Homeschooler’s Roadmap — free step-by-step companion to this series
20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure
5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder Quiz
Free Curriculum Recommendations
Homeschool Rising — Chapter 12 on deschooling
Thrive Homeschool Community
The Christy-Faith List

Other episodes for you:
Episode 101: How to Start Homeschooling Part 1
What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool Curriculum
Do You Meet the Qualifications for Homeschooling?

Connect with Christy-Faith:
Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschool
TikTok — @christy_faith
Website
Homeschool Rising — my book

⭐ New to the series? Start with Episode 101 (Part 1/3) first — the steps build on each other.

(00:00) - Welcome & Series Overview (08:55) - Step 4: Deschooling — What It Is and Why It Matters (16:07) - Step 5: Dreaming With Your Kids Before You Build Your Homeschool (20:06) - Step 6: How to Choose Homeschool Curriculum Without Wasting Money (26:35) - Recap & What's Coming in Episode 3

You've been Googling "how to start homeschooling" for hours. Every article says something different, and somehow you're more confused than when you started. In Episode 101, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — with over 20 years in education — gives you three clear steps so you know exactly where to begin.

📥 FREE DOWNLOAD: New Homeschooler's Roadmap
All 8 steps, all the links, episode playlists organized by your biggest fears — in one free guide.
Download the Free Roadmap

IN THIS EPISODE:

How to find your state's homeschool laws in plain EnglishWhat notification states and letters of intent actually meanHow to make your exit plan — whether your child is preschool age or currently enrolledThe 9 homeschool styles and why you must know yours before buying curriculumHow to find your homeschool style in just 5 minutes

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

State Homeschool Laws Pages5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder QuizNew Homeschooler's RoadmapThe Christy-Faith ListThrive Homeschool CommunityHomeschool Rising (Book)

SPONSORS:

BJU Press Homeschool
✓ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✓ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✓ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

Summit Healthshare
✓ Save 40-60% vs. traditional health insurance
✓ See any doctor - no networks, no permission slips
✓ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Lovevery Reading Skill Set
✓ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks
✓ Follows the science of reading with fun, game-based learning
👉 Visit Lovevery Reading Skill Set - use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off

CONNECT WITH CHRISTY-FAITH:

Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising (00:00) - The 2AM Homeschool Spiral (12:53) - Step 1: Homeschool Laws by State (18:19) - Step 2: Making Your Exit Plan (22:27) - Step 3: Finding Your Homeschool Style (29:49) - Recap & Your Next Steps

The Christy-Faith Show has reached 100 episodes, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than hanging out with her favorite people. In this special milestone episode, she's joined by Marni, Denise, and longtime friend Jessie for a girls' night style conversation. 

No fancy agenda, just real talk. 

They share powerful mom transformation stories from inside Thrive, turn the tables so the guests interview Christy-Faith, and answer listener questions about everything from her homeschool schedule to how she nurtures her marriage while running a business.

Pull up a chair, grab your coffee (or that load of laundry), and hang out with them. This one's personal and a whole lot of fun.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
Free How to Homeschool Guide
Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder
Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure
Free Sample Homeschool Schedules
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith's online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family, plus access the masterclass on socialization!
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

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

Christy-Faith's Latest Book!
📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System
(Includes an entire chapter on deschooling, the step you can't skip!)
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing—all done for you! Start your free trial today:
👉 https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CF

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.
👉 https://truenorthhomeschool.academy

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

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 88: The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/ 

Episode 89: Why People Get Weird When You Say You Homeschool (and How to Handle It Gracefully) 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/why-people-get-weird-when-you-say-you-homeschool-and-how-to-handle-it-gracefully/ 

Episode 98: Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O'Tool

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschool-mom-burnout-what-your-brain-actually-needs-to-recover-dr-joe-otool/ 

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Meet the panel: Marnie, Denise (Thrive mentors), and Jesse (Christy's first homeschool friend) 

✅ How to praise kids 

✅ Why Christy schedules her self-care and what fills her cup 

✅ How she and Scott nurture their marriage after 26 years 

✅ Rapid fire fun: coffee orders, guilty pleasure TV, and weird food combos 

✅ Christy's biggest epiphany this year

✅ Plus, "the hill she'll die on"

Whether you've been here since the beginning or you're just discovering this community, this episode is a celebration of YOU—the moms who show up, do the hard work, and keep going.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs to know she's not alone on this homeschool journey.

💬 What's your favorite memory from the last 100 episodes? Drop a comment—we'd love to hear from you!

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 100

If you’ve ever watched your child lose joy in a sport they once loved, this episode will hit close to home.

Christy-Faith and guest Jonathan Carone discuss how youth sports has slowly shifted from play to pressure. What used to be backyard games and simple fun has turned into rankings, money, identity, and adult expectations kids were never meant to carry.

This episode is not about blaming parents or coaches. It's not anti-sports either (We love sports and competition!).  It is about pausing long enough to ask what our kids actually need, and what really lasts after the last game is played.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
Free How to Homeschool Guide
Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder
Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure
Free Sample Homeschool Schedules
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family.
Plus access the masterclass on socialization.
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

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

Christy-Faith’s Latest Book
📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System
Includes an entire chapter on deschooling.
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ 50% off favorite online math program
✔ Kids learn at their own pace
✔ Teaching and grading done for you
👉 https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CF

Azure Standard
Homeschool-family-owned organic grocery company
✔ No harmful preservatives or chemicals
👉 https://www2.azurestandard.com/-christy-faith
Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off

Lovevery
The Reading Skill Set follows the science of reading
✔ 98% of kids improved in 6 weeks
👉 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith
Use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off

🌟 SPECIAL GUEST

Jonathan Carone

🔗 http://www.healthysportsparents.com

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 64 | Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How To Make It Manageable
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/overwhelmed-by-homeschooling-how-to-make-it-manageable/

Episode 80 | Are Homeschool Moms More Patient?
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-homeschool-moms-more-patient/

Episode 88 | The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore
🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ How youth sports slowly shifted from play to pressure
✅ Why adult expectations are shaping kids’ identities too early
✅ The real odds behind scholarships and elite teams
✅ How car rides home can shape a child’s love for the game
✅ Why overuse and early specialization lead to burnout
✅ The emotional cost of turning kids into trophies
✅ What kids remember long after the scoreboard fades
✅ How to protect connection without quitting sports
✅ Why fun is not optional for healthy development
✅ What it looks like to say “I loved watching you play” and mean it
✅ How to raise grounded humans, not fragile performers

You are not failing your child if you slow down.

You are not letting them down if you choose connection over status.

You are allowed to protect their joy.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a parent navigating youth sports right now.

💬 What has sports taught your family so far? Share in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 99

72% of parents get insufficient sleep at least three nights a week. And when we finally get the kids to bed, most of us do the same thing — stay up scrolling because it's the only time that feels like ours. But what if the things we think are recharging us are actually making us more exhausted? 

In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Toole, a neuroscientist and homeschool success story, to unpack the difference between true rest and just escaping. If you're running on empty no matter how much "rest" you get, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about recharging.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

Christy-Faith’s List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Book

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool

 ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs

 ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in

 ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

CTC Math

 ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program

 ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace

 ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing—all done for you!

Start your free trial today:

 👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF 

Summit Healthshare

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✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

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🌟 SPECIAL GUEST
Dr. Joe O’Toole

Clinic website: www.lifestreamclinic.com 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/LifestreamClinic/ 

The Stinks Book: https://amzn.to/46DwcR5 

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 64 | Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How To Make It Manageable
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/overwhelmed-by-homeschooling-how-to-make-it-manageable/

Episode 65 | Homeschooling with Anxiety or Depression: Is It Still Possible? // Stephanie Combs
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschooling-with-anxiety-or-depression-is-it-still-possible/

Episode 80 | Are Homeschool Moms More Patient?
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-homeschool-moms-more-patient/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ The brain science behind why scrolling and binge-watching are NOT rest—they're escape and numbing, not recovery

✅ Rest vs. sleep vs. Sabbath rest: why most exhausted moms are confusing all three

✅ Why your brain can't actually multitask (it's called task switching—and it's draining your mental energy)

✅ How to schedule true rest when your to-do list never ends—even in the busiest seasons of motherhood

✅ The #1 modifiable risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline—and why rest isn't optional

If you've been running on empty, convincing yourself that late-night scrolling is "me time," this conversation will change how you think about rest, recovery, and what your brain actually needs to recharge.

📌 If this episode hit home- like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow homeschool mom who's been running on fumes. 

💬 Be honest—what's your go-to "escape" at the end of the day? Scrolling? Netflix? Something else? Drop it in the comments. No judgment here.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 98

In this final episode of the Behind the Screen series, Christy-Faith shares her deepest why: the real reason behind everything she does. After twenty years in education, she thought homeschooling would be easy. She had the credentials and experience. What she didn't have was support. And it nearly cost her everything.

She explores the hidden cost of going it alone and the one belief holding homeschool moms back: that investing in yourself is optional. Learn what the research says about homeschools that thrive versus those that burn out, and why supporting yourself is actually supporting your kids.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

Christy-Faith’s List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Book

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool

 ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs

 ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in

 ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

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 

Summit Healthshare

Healthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance

✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

👉 https://summithealthshare.com/cf

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 92 | A Real Homeschool Day at My House (nobody’s winning awards) // Behind the Screen (Part 1/6)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/behind-the-screen-part-1-6-a-real-homeschool-day-at-my-house-nobodys-winning-awards/  

Episode 94 | Did I Misread the Bible on Parenting? My Journey Back Through Scripture // Behind the Screen (Part 3/6)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/did-i-misread-the-bible-on-parenting-my-journey-back-through-scripture-behind-the-screen-part-3-6/  

Episode 95 | The Two Times I Almost Walked Away From My Faith // Behind the Screen (Part 4/6)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-two-times-i-almost-walked-away-from-my-faith-behind-the-screen-part-4-6/ 

🎁 FREE GIFT 

Download this beautiful, ready-to-print notecard featuring this episode’s quote of the week:

"I am the most important part of my homeschool. Everything else is just a tool."

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

🎧 SHOW RECAP

In this episode, Christy-Faith helps you:

✅ Understand why homeschooling feels heavier than expected

✅ See how leadership, not curriculum, drives homeschool success

✅ Recognize the hidden cost of constantly putting yourself last

✅ Reframe support for yourself as essential, not indulgent

✅ Name the belief that keeps so many homeschool moms stuck

This episode closes the Behind the Screen series with clarity and resolve. It is not a call to do more. It is an invitation to stop minimizing the role you already play.

📌 Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with a homeschool mom who needs permission to take herself seriously.

💬 What part of this conversation stayed with you the longest?

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 97

No one warned you that growth could come with grief. That answering a calling might mean watching parts of your old life slip away—friendships that shift, privacy that disappears, and a simplicity you didn't know to treasure until it was gone.

In this raw and reflective episode, Christy-Faith opens up about the hidden cost of stepping into purpose. She shares what it's really like to carry both gratitude and grief at the same time—to love where you are while quietly aching for what you had to leave behind.

This isn't an episode about complaining when life looks good on paper. It's about finally naming the tension so many women feel but rarely say out loud: What do I do when following a calling costs me something I didn't expect to lose?

 

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

Christy-Faith’s List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

( Includes an entire chapter on deschooling—the step you can’t skip!)

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool

 ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs

 ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in

 ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

👉 Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

Lovevery

The Reading Skill Set by Lovevery follows the science of reading, making learning to read fun and confidence-boosting!

 ✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks!

👉 Visit https://lovevery.com/christyfaith and use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off

Summit Healthshare

Healthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance

✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

👉 https://summithealthshare.com/cf

🎁 FREE GIFT 

Download this beautiful, ready-to-print notecard featuring this episode’s quote of the week:

 “Virtue is nothing but rightly ordered love.” – Augustine

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

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 93 | A Real Homeschool Day at My House (nobody’s winning awards) // Behind the Screen (Part 3/6)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/behind-the-screen-part-1-6-a-real-homeschool-day-at-my-house-nobodys-winning-awards/ 

Episode 94 | Did I Misread the Bible on Parenting? My Journey Back Through Scripture // Behind the Screen (Part 3/6)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/did-i-misread-the-bible-on-parenting-my-journey-back-through-scripture-behind-the-screen-part-3-6/ 

Episode 95 | The Two Times I Almost Walked Away From My Faith // Behind the Screen (Part 4/6)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-two-times-i-almost-walked-away-from-my-faith-behind-the-screen-part-4-6/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why answering a calling can still involve grief

✅ What no one tells you about life-changing success

✅ The loneliness of becoming someone new

✅ How parasocial relationships affect mental health

✅ Why not everyone gets a seat at your table

✅ How resentment can coexist with obedience

✅ Why identity cannot live in calling or success

✅ Augustine’s wisdom on “rightly ordered love”

You’re allowed to love your life and still grieve what it cost you.

You’re allowed to feel both gratitude and loss.

And you’re not broken for needing to name it.

📌 If this episode resonated, like, follow, and share it with a mom who’s navigating a big transition.

💬 What part of your life are you grieving right now? Share in the comments or message Christy-Faith: we read every one.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 96

Ever lie awake at 2 AM wondering if God's even there? Or have questions you're too scared to say out loud—even to yourself?

I've been there. Twice.

In this episode, I'm sharing the two seasons I almost walked away from my faith completely. One was intellectual—I couldn't make the pieces fit anymore. The other was heartbreak so crushing I thought God was being cruel.

I'll tell you what those years actually looked like, what kept me from walking away, and why wrestling with God doesn't mean your faith is broken. 

Sometimes it means it's finally getting honest.

If you're in the dark right now—or you have been—this one's for you. Stay with me.

 

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

Christy-Faith’s List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

( Includes an entire chapter on deschooling—the step you can’t skip!)

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool

 ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs

 ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in

 ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

👉 Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

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.

👉 Visit https://truenorthhomeschool.academy to explore courses and enroll today!

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 

Summit Healthshare

Healthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance

✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

👉 https://summithealthshare.com/cf

🎁 FREE GIFT 

Download this week’s printable Scripture card: Psalm 34:18

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

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 92: Behind the Screen: Part 1/6 – A Real Homeschool Day at My House (nobody’s winning awards)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/behind-the-screen-part-1-6-a-real-homeschool-day-at-my-house-nobodys-winning-awards/ 

Episode 93: Church Hurts: The Cost of Staying Too Long in a Toxic Community // Behind the Screen (Part 2/6)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/church-hurts-the-cost-of-staying-too-long-in-a-toxic-community-behind-the-screen-part-2-6/ 

Episode 94: Did I Misread the Bible on Parenting? My Journey Back Through Scripture // Behind the Screen (Part 3/6)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/did-i-misread-the-bible-on-parenting-my-journey-back-through-scripture-behind-the-screen-part-3-6/ 

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ The intellectual crisis that shook Christy’s faith as a college student

✅ How visiting Turkey raised questions she couldn't ignore

✅ Why doubt doesn’t mean your faith is dying; it might mean it's growing

✅ The heartbreak of infertility and the silence that almost broke her

✅ How envy, grief, and unmet longings reshaped her understanding of God

✅ Why choosing to trust became the turning point, not the outcome

If you’re in a season where God feels distant, silent, or confusing… this episode will help you feel less alone and remind you that your questions are not too big for Him.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear that struggling in your faith doesn’t disqualify you.

💬 Are you in a season of doubt or wrestling? What part of this episode spoke to you most? We’d love to hear your story.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 95

If you’ve ever followed all the parenting rules, read all the books, and still felt your child slipping away, this episode will land deep in your chest.

In this raw and honest conversation, Christy-Faith shares the story she’s never fully told—the moment she realized the parenting method she believed was “biblical” was actually building fear, walls, and distance with her child. 

What followed was a journey of unlearning, healing, and rediscovering what discipline actually means through the lens of Scripture and attachment, not shame.

 

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

Christy-Faith’s List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

( Includes an entire chapter on deschooling—the step you can’t skip!)

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

❤️MENTIONED IN EPISODE: 12 Day Connection Reset Challenge ❤️

25% off with code CONNECT25

👉 https://christy-faith.com/12-day-connection-reset-challenge-instant-download 

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool

 ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs

 ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in

 ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

👉 Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

Azure Standard

Homeschool-family-owned company dedicated to providing affordable organic, natural, and non-gmo groceries, health, home, and garden products.

 ✔ All vetted to be free of: Harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides

👉 Visit https://www2.azurestandard.com/-christy-faith and use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off your first order

Lovevery

The Reading Skill Set by Lovevery follows the science of reading, making learning to read fun and confidence-boosting!

 ✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks!

👉 Visit https://lovevery.com/christyfaith and use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off

Summit Healthshare

Healthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance

✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

👉 https://summithealthshare.com/cf

🎁 FREE GIFT 

 Download this beautiful, ready-to-print notecard! 

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

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 75: Three Phrases I'll Never Say to My Kids Again

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/three-phrases-ill-never-say-to-my-kids-again-and-why/

Episode 80: Are Homeschool Moms More Patient?

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-homeschool-moms-more-patient/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why obedience isn’t the same as heart change

✅ How “biblical” parenting methods can accidentally feed fear, shame, and sneakiness

✅ The moment Christy realized consequences weren’t shaping character

✅ The difference between punishment (payment) and discipline (training)

✅ Why Jesus’ model of correction centers on restoration, not retribution

✅ What the research says about authoritarian vs. permissive vs. authoritative parenting

✅ How shame shuts down the learning parts of a child’s brain

✅ Why connection + boundaries create the healthiest long-term outcomes

✅ How to rebuild trust and help kids come to you instead of hiding

✅ What it looks like to parent with curiosity instead of control

✅ Why this shift changed the culture of Christy’s home—and her relationship with God

You don’t need to parent from fear. You don’t need to rely on shame. You’re allowed to build something different—something closer, safer, and far more effective.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a mom who’s questioning the way she was taught to parent. She’s not alone, and this conversation might be exactly what she needs.

💬 What part of your parenting story is shifting right now? Share it in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram—we’d love to hear.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 94

The church you love.

The friends who feel like family.

The life you’ve built with your whole heart.

What happens when walking away from all of it is the only way to protect your family?

In this raw and vulnerable episode, Christy-Faith shares the story she’s held close for years—the painful season when her family had to leave their church, their friend group, and their entire social world behind almost overnight. From subtle red flags to full-blown spiritual and relational turmoil, she opens up about the moment everything cracked and the long road that followed.

 

🛠️ 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 and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool

 ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs

 ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in

 ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

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

Summit Healthshare

Healthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance

✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

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OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 92: A Real Homeschool Day at My House (nobody's winning awards) - Behind the Screen (Part 1/6)

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laSCUR7LtyU 

🎁 FREE GIFT 

 Download this beautiful, ready-to-print notecard! 

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

📚 RESEARCH & STATISTICS CITED:

Religious Trauma Statistic (34% of adults):

Study: "Percentage of U.S. Adults Suffering From Religious Trauma: A Sociological Study"

Authors: Darren M. Slade, Adrianna Smell, Elizabeth Wilson, and Rebekah Drumsta

Published: Socio-Historical Examination of Religion and Ministry, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2023): 1–28

🔗 https://www.shermjournal.org/articles/percentage-of-u.s.-adults-suffering-from-religious-trauma:-a-sociological-study

📖 BOOKS MENTIONED

"A Small Book about a Big Problem: Meditations on Anger, Patience, and Peace" by Edward T. Welch

🔗 https://amzn.to/43WOigy 

"Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System" by Christy-Faith

🔗  https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎧 SHOW RECAP

In this heart-calming episode, Christy-Faith helps you:

✅ Identify the subtle signs of spiritual and relational harm 

✅ Understand why "loyalty" isn't always a reason to stay 

✅ Recognize when it's time to protect your kids, even if it means losing everything familiar 

✅ Navigate the grief and loneliness of leaving—and see it as a gift 

✅ Embrace what maturity really requires: learning to be okay with being misunderstood

If you’ve ever stayed somewhere too long because you hoped it would get better or if you’re wrestling with a hard decision that hurts no matter what you choose, this episode will make you feel seen.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a mom who might be trapped in a situation she can’t name yet.

💬 Have you ever stayed in a toxic community longer than you should have? What finally gave you the courage to leave?

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 93

If you’ve ever looked at another homeschool mom online and thought, “She must have it all together,” this episode will feel like a deep breath.

Christy-Faith opens up about the real parts of her life: the mess, the fear, the mistakes, the burnout and why she can’t keep showing up as a two-dimensional version of herself. This is the start of her Behind the Screen series, where she shares what’s true, not just what fits in a 30-second clip. This is Part 1 of a 6 part series.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Tools to help you build a homeschool that fits your real life:
• Free How to Homeschool Guide
• Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder
• Free Guide – 20 Questions to Jumpstart Your Deschooling
• Free Sample Homeschool Schedules
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Real connection. Real mentorship. Real friends who get it.
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

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

Homeschool Rising (Christy-Faith’s Book)
📖 Honest encouragement for every season of your homeschool journey.
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool

 ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs

 ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in

 ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math

✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

Lovevery

The Reading Skill Set by Lovevery follows the science of reading, making learning to read fun and confidence-boosting!

 ✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks!

👉 Visit https://lovevery.com/christyfaith and use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off

Summit Healthshare

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✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

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🎁 FREE GIFT 

 Download this beautiful, ready-to-print notecard! 

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

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why social media pushed Christy-Faith into a “two-dimensional” version of herself
✅ What finally made her decide she couldn’t keep doing that
✅ Why opening up isn’t indulgent, it’s needed
✅ What Flatland shows us about online personas
✅ A real-life homeschool day with meltdowns, headaches, and missed meetings
✅ Why kids learn more from your recoveries than your wins
✅ How your struggles form your child’s second curriculum
✅ The science behind resilience and why kids gain it by watching you
✅ Why your hard days do not disqualify you
✅ What to expect next in the six-part Behind the Screen series

This episode is your reminder that real life is the homeschool: not the polished version, the real one.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a mom who thinks she has to “hold it all together” to homeschool. She doesn’t and this episode will help her see why.

💬 What part of Christy’s story hit home for you? Share it in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram to join the conversation.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 92

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The matching pajamas. The elaborate elf setup. The perfect presents.

We pour ourselves out every December trying to create “magic” for our kids—but what if they won’t even remember it?

In this freeing and research-backed episode, Christy-Faith uncovers what kids truly remember about their childhood holidays (and what they don’t). Through the science of memory and emotion, she reveals why the pressure for “perfect” holidays actually blocks memories from forming and what to do instead.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 91

🛠️ 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
👉 https://truenorthhomeschool.academy

Summit Healthshare

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OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 39: Dealing With Family Criticism in Homeschooling with Marni Love & Denise Vibbert 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/dealing-with-family-criticism-in-homeschooling-marni-love-denise-vibbert/ 

Episode 80: Are Homeschool Moms More Patient? 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-homeschool-moms-more-patient/

Episode 68: 4 Homeschool Mistakes You're Probably Making That Steal Your Joy 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/4-homeschool-mistakes-youre-probably-making-that-steal-your-joy/

🎁 FREE GIFT 

 Download this beautiful, ready-to-print notecard! 

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

🎧 SHOW RECAP

In this heart-calming episode, Christy-Faith helps you:

✅ Understand childhood amnesia—and why your kids won’t remember most early holiday details
✅ Learn how stress literally blocks memory formation in both parents and kids
✅ Discover the three-part formula for creating memories that truly last
✅ Identify which traditions build connection versus which just create more work
✅ Feel peace in letting go of “perfect” and focusing on presence

If you’ve ever stayed up too late wrapping, baking, or planning just to feel like you missed it all—this one’s for you.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with another mom who needs to hear: Your kids don’t need perfect—they need you.

💬 What holiday tradition are you letting go of this year to reclaim your peace? Share it with us—we’d love to hear.

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Where Do I Even Begin? How to Start Homeschooling Mid-Year with Confidence

If your child’s light is dimming at school and you know it’s time for a change, this episode is your lifeline.

In this compassionate and practical guide, Christy-Faith walks you step-by-step through how to start homeschooling in the middle of the school year without panic, perfectionism, or overwhelm. You’ll discover her 30-day framework for a smooth transition, why “de-schooling” is essential before academics, and how to find your child’s true starting point so learning becomes joyful again.

You’ll walk away knowing exactly where to begin and with full permission to start right now.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey, including:
Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

 👉 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 curriculum to fit your family’s needs

 ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in

 ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
 ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program

 ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace

 ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing—all done for you!

Start your free trial today:

 👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

Azure Standard
Homeschool-family-owned company dedicated to providing affordable organic, natural, and non-gmo groceries, health, home, and garden products.

 ✔ All vetted to be free of harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides
Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off your first order:

 👉 https://AzureStandard.com

Lovevery

The Reading Skill Set by Lovevery follows the science of reading, making learning to read fun and confidence-boosting!

 ✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks!

👉 Visit https://lovevery.com/christyfaith and use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off

Summit Healthshare

Healthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance

✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

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OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 78: Avoiding First Week Overwhelm in Your Homeschool 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/avoiding-first-week-overwhelm-in-your-homeschool/

Episode 51: Do You Meet The Qualifications For Homeschooling? 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/do-you-meet-the-qualifications-for-homeschooling/

Episode 64: Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How to Make It Manageable 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/overwhelmed-by-homeschooling-how-to-make-it-manageable/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why mid-year homeschooling is more common than you think (40% of homeschoolers start mid-year)
✅ The 30-day framework that helps you start strong without overwhelm
✅ Why “deschooling” is the most important step for long-term success
✅ How to assess your child’s true academic level before buying curriculum
✅ The difference between where your child “should be” and where they are
✅ How to find your family’s homeschool style so learning finally fits
✅ The three anchors that keep your first month simple: math, reading, and joy
✅ Why mid-year homeschoolers often have more success than fall starters
✅ The permission slip every mom needs to stop waiting and start now

You don’t need to wait for September; you just need to start where your child is.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a mom who’s wondering if she can start homeschooling mid-year. She can—and this episode will show her how.

💬 What’s your biggest fear about starting mid-year? Share it in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram to join the conversation.

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 

 Download this beautiful, ready-to-print notecard! 

🔗 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

Healthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance

✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

👉 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
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📅 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
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🔗 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.