Thriving in Winter as a SAHM is an encouraging episode for Christian stay-at-home moms and homeschooling mothers who want to create peaceful, intentional winter days at home. In this episode, I share how I’m navigating winter as a SAHM through Bible study, faith-filled rhythms, reading fiction, pursuing personal interests, and embracing cozy habits.

We talk about simple winter routines for stay-at-home moms, choosing meaningful indoor activities for kids, and slowing down in Christian motherhood without guilt. This episode offers encouragement for moms who feel worn down by long winter days and are craving rest, and joy, at home.

If you’re a Christian mom searching for winter encouragement, SAHM routines, or homeschool mom inspiration, this conversation will help you move from merely surviving winter to truly thriving with God’s grace.

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This episode is a little more personal. I’m sharing my testimony—where I’ve been, what God has brought me through, and how He placed this calling for homeschooling and encouragement for moms on my heart. I’ll also be sharing important podcast updates and the vision moving forward. My prayer is that this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and that God is faithful in every season of motherhood and homeschooling.

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In today’s episode, we’re slowing down together for a heart-level conversation about God’s faithfulness, why it matters in the messy middle of motherhood, and how you can build your own “stones of remembrance” as a Christian homeschool mom.

I’m sharing what God has been teaching me in my own transition season, and how remembering His past goodness brings peace, clarity, and confidence for whatever lies ahead. Whether you’re adjusting your homeschool rhythm, navigating new routines with toddlers, or just trying to keep your home running as a busy SAHM, this devotional-style episode will remind you that God is with you, God goes before you, and God has already been faithful in more ways than you can see

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Is December feeling rushed, busy, or chaotic in your homeschool? In this episode, we’re talking about “Christmas School”—a restful, simple approach to homeschooling during the holiday season that focuses on connection, picture books, and meaningful family traditions (instead of checking boxes or pushing through curriculum).

You'll hear:

✨ What Christmas School actually is ✨ How to create a peaceful December rhythm for your large family ✨ Our favorite picture books, simple activities, and Christ-centered traditions ✨ How to slow down, savor the season, and still keep your homeschool anchored in faith

If you’ve been craving a gentler pace, more snuggly read-alouds, and space to enjoy Advent with your kids, this episode will help you design a December that feels calm, connected, and joy-filled.

Perfect for: Christian homeschool moms, large families, Charlotte Mason leaners, and any mama who wants a peaceful, Christ-centered homeschool during the holidays.

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In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Jeffrey, the voice behind the Phonics Rules for Kids podcast. Melanie shares her journey from classroom teacher to phonics coach, explaining how she built a structured, sequential phonics-based curriculum to teach young children (and even struggling readers) to decode, blend, and read confidently.

We cover:

• The core phonics rules every parent and educator should know

• How to model phonemic awareness and blending at home

• Common roadblocks in early reading — and how to overcome them

• Proven intervention techniques for children who struggle with reading

• Why structured literacy is essential — even in a homeschool setting

• Melanie’s best tips for building a daily reading routine that actually works

If you’re a homeschool mom, teacher, or parent who’s ever felt overwhelmed by phonics curriculum or unsure where to start, this conversation delivers clarity, actionable strategies, and encouragement. Join us to discover how simple phonics skills, when modeled and practiced correctly, can turn your child into a confident and fluent reader.

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Podcast Phonics Rules for Kids

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ToCIOUooqU9fXd9Q3dZG9

Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com

Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com

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In this episode, we explore how homeschooling a large family isn’t just a curriculum choice—it’s a profound opportunity to build family culture, deepen your walk with God, and give your children gifts that last a lifetime. We’ll unpack the five key gifts of homeschooling—time, relationship, spiritual formation—and show you how to lean into these in your home filled with many children, many ages and many rhythms.

You’ll hear:

• Why time matters most in a large-family homeschool and how you can reclaim it purposefully.

• How homeschooling gives you the priceless gift of relationship—with each child, as mother, and as a family unit.

• Ways to integrate spiritual formation into daily life so faith becomes woven into your home culture.

• What learning together looks like in a homeschool environment and how that benefits your large family dynamic.

• How you can build a family culture through intentional homeschooling, traditions and faith-based routines.

If you are a Christian homeschool mom navigating multiple grades, littles and bigs, longing to build faith-filled routines and a home culture of connection, this episode is for you. Let’s dig into the gifts and move from overwhelm to intentional joy.

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Today's episode is a sit down conversation about my homeschooling plans for November. You will hear all about the books I am planning to read and a little update on how things are going for us these days.

Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to put some books on hold from your library.

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Feeling stressed out while homeschooling? Take a listen to these episodes for some tips on how to bring joy back to your days.

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