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216. Obedient like Esther
09/17/2026
216. Obedient like Esther
“Perhaps you were made queen for a time such as this.” The story of Esther — an orphaned Jewish girl who became Queen of Persia — reminds us that God blesses obedience and courage. Today I'm walking through her story, plus what obedience has looked like recently in my own life and marriage. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus | KatieHedrick.com/Devo
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215. The Model Mama | Proverbs 31
09/08/2026
215. The Model Mama | Proverbs 31
The Proverbs 31 woman is not a Pinterest board — in fact, she's not even a real woman at all. Today I'm unpacking Proverbs 31:10-31 alongside the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, taking a fresh look at what this often-misunderstood passage is actually meant to teach us. ~~~~ Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com Download Katie's 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus |
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214. Jesus is the Bridge
08/25/2026
214. Jesus is the Bridge
Confession: driving over bridges is one of my biggest fears — But a recent drive across a long bridge over the Mississippi turned into one of the most powerful reminders I’ve had in a while: Jesus is the bridge. ~~~~ Browse the Website | Connect with Katie | Download Katie’s 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus |
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213. You are a Kingdom Daughter
08/25/2026
213. You are a Kingdom Daughter
Before you're a mom, a wife, a cook, a cleaning lady, or anything else — you are a Kingdom daughter. In this episode, I'm sharing about how God met me while I was scrubbing a toilet and helped me jump off the “hamster wheel” of motherhood to reclaim my deepest identity. If you feel swept up in the chaos of a busy life, this is a message you need to hear! ~~~~ Browse the Website | Connect with Katie | Download Katie’s 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus |
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212. Becoming a Wisdom Woman
08/25/2026
212. Becoming a Wisdom Woman
It’s been almost two years… and I’m finally coming back to the mic! Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast (and a new name, too!) — Becoming a Wisdom Woman. In today’s episode, I’m sharing an honest life update, plus three simple things that wise women can do to grow in their faith. ~~~~ Browse the Website | Connect with Katie | Download Katie’s 5-day Digital Devotional Joyful Moments with Jesus |
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211. It's Okay to Take a Break
10/28/2024
211. It's Okay to Take a Break
Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It’s okay to take a break. Details inside this episode… ————— 4 Ways I can Help You… Podcast | Joy at Home features 200+ episodes of Christian Living Tips, Homeschool Help and Guest Interviews! Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Christian Life Coaching | Homeschool Help | Time + Home Management | ————— Connect with Katie… Browse the Website | Send an Email |
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210. How to Be a Great Wife (even though You Homeschool) with Todd Wilson
10/21/2024
210. How to Be a Great Wife (even though You Homeschool) with Todd Wilson
Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ohhhhhh… have I got a treat for you! Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of a homeschool dad and husband? (Maybe even your husband!) Like really get into his mind and see what he’s thinking??? Could be a little scary right?! Like you WANT to peek inside, but you’re bracing yourself for what you might find… Let me introduce you to Todd Wilson. He’s a husband, homeschool dad and granddad. Todd is also an author and speaker, the founder of Familyman Ministries, and the voice behind The Smiling Homeschooler podcast. I met Todd when he spoke at a homeschool convention. (As the keynote speaker, I might add! Don’t let his humbleness fool you. This guy knows his stuff!) He’s SO down to earth, genuine and FUNNY. Todd was gracious enough to join me on the podcast to tell the unfiltered truth about what it’s like being the husband of a homeschooling mom. Trust me when I say… he holds nothing back and he answers every question I throw his way with authenticity and Christ-like love. We’re digging into the hard stuff, like… The #1 thing that seems to drive a wedge in marriages What drives your husband crazy (in a not-so-good-way) What drives your husband crazy (in a good way!) How you can be more intentional with your marriage What your husband REALLY needs from you It’s a pretty juicy and tell-all episode for all the homeschooling moms and wives out there! Don’t miss it! ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Learn How to Start Homeschooling with First Steps to Homeschool (Apply for a Scholarship!) | FREEBIE! Download my Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREEBIE! Watch the Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: How to Be a Great Wife (even though You Homeschool) by Todd Wilson | ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/210
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209. Teaching Your Children about the Deeper Things of God
10/14/2024
209. Teaching Your Children about the Deeper Things of God
Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The “deeper things of God”… How to Pray How to Have Unshakeable Faith How to Find God in a Dream How to Receive a Miracle The big things… the important things… But how do we teach these type of things to our children? The truth is, childlike faith runs deep and wide. Your kids are ready to hear about, and to receive the deeper things of God. BJ Jenkins, International Speaker, Songwriter, and Children’s Author joins me on the Joy at Home podcast to talk about the deeper things of God. She’s also sharing how we can teach them to our children in a simple, effective and wonderful way. ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Learn How to Start Homeschooling with First Steps to Homeschool (Apply for a Scholarship!) | FREEBIE! Download my Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREEBIE! Watch the Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/209
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208. Are Public Schools Getting Scary?! How to Switch to Homeschool in 3 Simple Steps
10/07/2024
208. Are Public Schools Getting Scary?! How to Switch to Homeschool in 3 Simple Steps
Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ More and more families are feeling uncomfortable with public schools and becoming curious about homeschool, but sorting it all out feels overwhelming… —> Insert all the questions: “Where would we even begin?! What curriculum would we use? Will people think we’re crazy if we homeschool? What about my kids? I want the best for them, but it’s such a big change. What about socialization? Will homeschool make my kids weird?” And it spirals on and on… The truth is, (ready for it?) stepping into homeschool doesn't have to be hard. Inside this episode, I'm sharing our family's personal story of leaving public school behind and making our way into the unknown. Homeschool is truly the best choice we've ever made! Join me to learn how you can ditch fear and start homeschooling (the easy way) - with just 3 simple steps! ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Learn How to Start Homeschooling with First Steps to Homeschool (Apply for a Scholarship!) | FREEBIE! Download my Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREEBIE! Watch the Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | All Things Homeschool! | ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/208
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207. Four Things Every Preschool Mom Should be Teaching Her Child
09/30/2024
207. Four Things Every Preschool Mom Should be Teaching Her Child
Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Are you raising up a pre-schooler? (Or know a mom who is? Send this her way!) Children are sponges when they are little, aren’t they!? There’s no better time to be equipping them and setting them up for life success than when they are pre-school age. There are 4 foundational areas that mamas NEED to be covering, to ensure that they are raising up well-rounded kids who will thrive as they grow. Press play to hear about the these four critical things that you should be teaching your child about, starting right now, while they are very young. P.S. —>> Are you going to homeschool your pre-school child? Watch my FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | <<— ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Learn How to Start Homeschooling with First Steps to Homeschool (Apply for a Scholarship!) | FREEBIE! Download my Homeschool Curriculum Guide | All Things Homeschool | ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/207
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206. Feeling Lost in Motherhood? How to Embrace Your Creativity and Feel Alive Again
09/23/2024
206. Feeling Lost in Motherhood? How to Embrace Your Creativity and Feel Alive Again
Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie | Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If I were to ask you “what do you like to do for fun and enjoyment?”… Would you rattle off a list of your hobbies and creative outlets? Or would you meet me with a blank stare? Most women I know have become so lost in motherhood that they barely know what day of the week it is, let alone what they might enjoy spending some down time on. What is down time anyway? Right?! Don’t feel bad if that completely resonates. You’re not alone in feeling burnt out… like you’re lost in the beautiful mess of motherhood. It happens to most, if not all moms. Today’s podcast will help bring you clarity, and might even reignite some passion and creativity for you. Join Kim Pepper and I for an episode about how to embrace your creativity and feel alive again. You’re worth it! P.S. Kim is gifting listeners a FREE word Study Journal Creation Course. Find it here —> and use the code: JoyAtHome at checkout. ————— 3 Ways I can Help You Discover the Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | Christian Life Coaching | Time + Home Management | ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/206
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205. 7 Ways My Kids are WEIRD in the Eyes of the World (Here's Why I'm Okay with It)
09/16/2024
205. 7 Ways My Kids are WEIRD in the Eyes of the World (Here's Why I'm Okay with It)
Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A mentor once told me, “Pay attention to what everyone else is doing, and do the opposite.” In other words…. Be the weirdo. Parenting tip -> Share this insight with your kids. I did. In a culture where kids feel more comfortable following the crowd and blending in (regardless of what consequences it may lead to), my kids are choosing to live a life that is set apart. They are different than most kids their age. It takes courage to go against the norm, and to stand strong when others roll their eyes or make fun of what they think is strange and unusual…. But my kids know the reward is great. The payoff of being “weird” is worth it. Join me on the podcast today, as I share 7 ways that my kids are weird in the eyes of the world, and why I’m perfectly okay with it. ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/205 ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! |
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204. My 16 Y/O and I Swapped Reading Books - Here's What Happened!!
09/09/2024
204. My 16 Y/O and I Swapped Reading Books - Here's What Happened!!
Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I never thought I would do this…. But I did. And I’m GLAD I did. I took the time to read a *gasp* fiction/fantasy novel. It’s actually a big deal.Why? Because I’m a list making, box checking, type A, “don’t do it if it might be a waste of time” kind of mom. But when my 16 year old daughter suggested a summer book swap challenge, I knew I should say yes, even though it was going to require me to sit down and chill for HOURS…. The basis for the challenge was simple: She would choose a book for me to read (her favorite book, “The Goose Girl”) and I would choose a book for her to read (a personal growth book called “The Greatest Miracle in the World”). We had to read the books completely and finish before the end of summer. We agreed to the terms and in July, I reluctantly sat down to read the first fiction book I’d held in my hands in years…. Maybe even decades… What happened in the days that followed shocked me. But like a good book, I won’t give it all away here. You’ll have to hit play on today’s podcast to get the rest of the story…. ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | ————— Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Goose Girl | The Greatest Miracle in the World | First Steps to Wealth | The Witch of Blackbird Pond | I Kissed Dating Goodbye |
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203. MINNO | Christian Content that Will Build Your Kids’ Faith (On and Off-Line!)
09/02/2024
203. MINNO | Christian Content that Will Build Your Kids’ Faith (On and Off-Line!)
As a parent, I totally understand how it feels to battle the “screen monster” and to worry about the content that’s being placed in front of our kids. Thankfully, Minno offers some wonderful solutions! Founded by a Dad, Minno is closing in on a decade of providing quality Christian content to kids and families. This streaming service is available as an app and it’s well worth the (small) monthly fee. Jessica Wolstenholm is the Vice-President of Education and Publishing at Minno, and she’s joining me on the podcast to share how the platform can serve families, both online and off-line. Jessica is also sharing some key take-aways about why it’s so important that kids see the Christian faith represented in kids’ entertainment, as well as insight about the “2-14 window” and how it can impact a child’s decision for faith. If you’re looking for GOOD entertainment and shows for your kids, (both animated and live-action) you’ll want to catch this episode and learn more about Minno! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/203 ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Take a closer look at Minno | GoMinno.com The Minno Laugh and Grow Bible |
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202. Parenting in a Digital World? How to Handle "Screen Time"
08/26/2024
202. Parenting in a Digital World? How to Handle "Screen Time"
Browse the Website | KatieHedrick.com Learn and Grow | LearnFromKatie.com Get Updates | KatieHedrick.com/updates Connect with Katie |Katie@KatieHedrick.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Remember when… “Screen time” wasn’t even really a thing… “Online” didn’t seem like such a scary place… Social media felt more social than lonely… I’m guessing all of that was back before you were a parent, right? Raising up kids today can feel like a constant battle between giving them a screen so you can sneak in a shower and instantly feeling the pang of guilt and worry as their eyes lock in on the device you just handed them. David Tucker joins me on the podcast today and gets right to the point, as he answers all the hard questions I’m throwing his way… “How much is too much screen time?” “At what age should we allow our kids to have social media?” “How can we course correct if our kids are already addicted to screens?” It’s an eye opening episode to say the least, as David shares some shocking facts, plus encouraging, tangible advice for how we can parent well in today’s digital world. ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/202 ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Digital Parenting Guidebook |
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201. Homeschooling all the Ages and Stages with Leigh Nguyen
08/19/2024
201. Homeschooling all the Ages and Stages with Leigh Nguyen
Every stage of homeschool (and motherhood) seems to bring about wonders, challenges and bittersweet moments. With 6 kids between us, (ages ranging from 10-21 years old) Leigh Nguyen and I have experienced just about every parenting scenario you can imagine! We teamed up to combine our 15 years of homeschooling experiences and MANY years of motherhood, to pick through the best tips and most meaningful things we’ve learned when it comes to teaching and parenting through all the ages and stages. Join us for a conversation about how to spark a love of learning in your little ones, how to navigate difficult changes and connect with the heart of your middle schooler, and how to equip your teenager to spread their wings and fly. You’ll love these practical ideas that you can start implementing right away! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! |
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200. Homesteading, Health Secrets, and Homeschool
08/12/2024
200. Homesteading, Health Secrets, and Homeschool
What do homesteading, health secrets and homeschool have in common? They are all “hot topics” right now, as moms are waking up to the damage and diseases caused from processed foods and outside sources. Julia Lawless, wife to an Oklahoma grass farmer, and 2nd generation homeschooling mom joins me on the podcast today to share some (rather shocking) research and tips about how you can easily take small steps forward into a healthier life. A few surprises await you inside of today’s episode including… How Julia’s family got started with homeschooling (Hint: Her father is very well known in the homeschool world) Julia’s “shattering” adventures with Kombucha making How you can begin consuming healthy organ meat in a delicious way (and at a discounted price!) Get a notebook handy and press play! There’s no doubt that you’ll want to jot down some notes as Julia shares about homesteading, health secrets and homeschool! —> Want to try WholeStix? Head over to and receive 30% off your order with the code: JOY30 ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: “Language Arts and Literature with Andrew Pudewa” | IEW Language Arts Curriculum | “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon | Weston A. Price Foundation | WholeStix Meat Sticks | (Use code: JOY30 for 30% off your purchase)
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199. The Best Ideas and Travel Hacks for Homeschool Families
08/05/2024
199. The Best Ideas and Travel Hacks for Homeschool Families
Have you ever planned an amazing trip for your family, but ended up feeling frazzled and stressed before it even began? From the planning to the packing to the part where you actually get on the road, traveling with your family can feel like a lot, but it can ALSO be the source of some amazing core memories. In my experience, every trip with my kids has been #worthit I’m pulling together all my best tips and travel hacks and sharing them with you on the pod today! Whether you have an upcoming trip planned or not, this episode is one you’ll want to keep in your back pocket to help make life on the road just a little bit smoother! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/199 ————— Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About! Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! |
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198. Crack the Curriculum Code! How to Pick Materials Your Family Will Love
07/29/2024
198. Crack the Curriculum Code! How to Pick Materials Your Family Will Love
*** Download the Homeschool Curriculum Guide for Free @ *** There are sooooo many curriculum options out there that it can leave a homeschool mom’s head spinning! I mean… Have you ever found yourself staring at your laptop at 2 am, comparing Gather Round with Campfire Crew… at which point your eyes are glazed over and your brain is numb. The next thing you know, you’re posting in a homeschool FB group, desperately asking strangers for their opinions because it’s so HARD to decide between the two options… (I’ve been there!) Let me say… there is a method to the madness! There are actually some simple, solid strategies for HOW to pick a curriculum that your entire family will love. Join my sister, Dori and me on the podcast today as we discuss cracking the curriculum code. (I promise it will make your life a little easier!) We’re also sharing our curriculum stacks for the year. Go ahead and press play on this fun, and helpful conversation! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | ————— Homeschool Goodies You Should Know About! Apply for a Homeschool Mom Scholarship to Receive 1/2 Off your First Steps to Homeschool™ Tuition **Application Period ENDS AUGUST 1** | Check out the Step-by-Step Path to Homeschooling (and Download your Free Curriculum Guide!) | Grab a Seat at my (Free!) Class - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! Register here | ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Masterbooks Main Website | Overview Video of Masterbooks America’s Story 1, 2, and 3 | All About Reading | World Watch | CSB Bible | The Biggest Story Bible Story Book | Overview Video of Notgrass History From Adam to Us (World History Curriculum) | Squishy Body | Honey for a Child’s Heart | Teaching Textbooks Math | Overview Video of All About Reading | “The Times Machine” Math Book | Launch into the Teen Years by Focus on the Family | “Guy Stuff” | IEW Structure and Style for Students (Writing Program for Middle School & High School) | Podcast Episode #195 featuring Andrew Pudewa | Gather Round Unit Studies | “The Art of Poetry” | “Anne of Green Gables” | A Tour of Our Homeschool Space |
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197. The 6 Homeschooling Styles | Find Out Which One You Are!
07/22/2024
197. The 6 Homeschooling Styles | Find Out Which One You Are!
Did you know that there are different styles of homeschooling?! It’s true! Homeschool is not a cutter cutter thing. It’s not one size fits all. (Thankfully!) The truth is… your homeschool should be as unique as your family. That means you get to find, and embrace your own homeschooling style! Join me for an in-depth look at the 6 different styles, including: Traditional Classical Charlotte Mason Unit Studies Unschooling Eclectic I’ll help you discover which one is a fit for your family, and give you a couple of curriculum recommendations, as well! Let’s do it, homeschool mom! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/197 ————— Homeschool Goodies You Should Know About! Apply for a Homeschool Mom Scholarship to Receive 1/2 Off your First Steps to Homeschool™ Tuition **Application Period ENDS AUGUST 1** | Check out the Step-by-Step Path to Homeschooling (and Download your Free Curriculum Guide!) | Grab a Seat at my (Free!) Class - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! Register here |
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196. How to Support your Child when Learning Differences are Present (Discussing Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD and more)
07/15/2024
196. How to Support your Child when Learning Differences are Present (Discussing Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD and more)
Learning differences affect 1 in 5 American children today (according to ). When they surface, it can throw parents for a loop. When Jennifer Mauser’s youngest child started showing signs of dyslexia, Jennifer began looking for answers. Upon evaluation, dyslexia was confirmed and the Mauser family began their journey of finding ways to support their needs (and emotions). Jennifer’s child grew up to become a wonderful learner and she recently graduated college! Jennifer joins me on the podcast today to share more about her family’s story, as well as tips for how to spot learning differences and some wonderful resources that will support parents and children who may be navigating things like ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | ————— Homeschool Goodies You Should Know About! Apply for a Homeschool Mom Scholarship to Receive 1/2 Off your First Steps to Homeschool™ Tuition **Application Period ENDS AUGUST 1** | Check out the Step-by-Step Path to Homeschooling (and Download your Free Curriculum Guide!) | Grab a Seat at my (Free!) Class - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! Register here | ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Warning Signs of Dyslexia | IEW | (search “Learning Differences”) Neurolearning App | LDA America | Barton Reading and Spelling | Structure and Style for Students (by IEW) |
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195. Language Skills and Literature with the One and Only, Andrew Pudewa
07/08/2024
195. Language Skills and Literature with the One and Only, Andrew Pudewa
Story time! (How fitting for today’s topic of language skills and literature?) It was the very first day of our homeschooling journey. The kids and I cracked open the Language Arts curriculum I’d chosen… I hadn’t thought to pre-screen the material (rookie mistake) and I began to read the instructions out loud: “Circle all the prepositions.” Horrified, my kids and I stared at each other blankly and we all wanted to cry. “A prepo-what???” I had pulled my kids out of public school, and coming from public school myself, none of us knew what in the world a preposition was. I was the mom. I was the teacher. I was supposed to be leading this whole thing and I didn’t even know what a preposition was!? I felt like a failure and I quickly realized that curriculum was NOT going to work for us. I began desperately searching for an effective way to teach my kids language skills. Although my kids are quick learners, I knew this process was going to take divine intervention, because grammar seemed difficult to understand, and to teach. No one was inspired to write, nor did we have any kind of a system in place for learning how to do it well. Enter the unsung hero: Mr. Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). Mr. Pudewa had a system in place (“Structure and Style for Students”) that included easy-to-use videos, pre-selected source texts and key word outlines. On top of that, his charming personality stole the hearts of my kids and if I’m being honest, it stole my heart too. Mr. Pudewa’s method for helping homeschool families thrive was unlike anything I’d seen before. My kids became strong, inspired writers (and grammar wizards). Most importantly though, they fell in love with reading and writing and thinking. When I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Pudewa in person, I quickly realized how authentic, engaging and witty he was. I invited him to join me on the podcast and he graciously agreed to share his time and expertise. So, today you are in for an absolute treat! You can head to the podcast now to take in a conversation that is full of tips to help you cultivate language skills in your homeschool. Mr. Pudewa is sharing book recommendations, encouragement for homeschooling moms, one of his famous jokes and so much more! Trust me when I say… this is a don’t miss episode! Enjoy! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/195 ————— Homeschool Goodies You Should Know About! Apply for a Homeschool Mom Scholarship to Receive 1/2 Off your First Steps to Homeschool™ Tuition **Application Period ENDS AUGUST 1** | Check out the Step-by-Step Path to Homeschooling (and Download your Free Curriculum Guide!) | Grab a Seat at my (Free!) Class - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! Register here | ————— Resources Mentioned in this Episode: IEW Language Arts Curriculum | “However Imperfectly” by Andrew Pudewa |
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194. [Class REPLAY] Homeschool 101: Making it So Easy that ANY Mom Can Get Started!
07/01/2024
194. [Class REPLAY] Homeschool 101: Making it So Easy that ANY Mom Can Get Started!
Check out the Step-by-Step Path to Homeschooling (the easy way!) | Apply for a Homeschool Mom Scholarship to Receive 1/2 Off your First Steps to Homeschool™ Tuition **Application Period ENDS AUGUST 1** | WATCH the Homeschool 101 Live Replay (and get the slides!) |
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193. Simplifying Homeschool! How to Turn Your Ordinary Days into Learning Opportunities
06/24/2024
193. Simplifying Homeschool! How to Turn Your Ordinary Days into Learning Opportunities
Ahhhh… The expectations. The checklists. The household chores. Your kids education?! Somehow we’re overwhelmed just thinking about all the things that we are supposed to be doing well. And somehow, well…. It feels hard. Like we can’t possibly keep up with it all. What if it didn’t have to be so hard? Guess what, mom? …Homeschooling doesn’t have to be hard! My sister, Dori Colborn (mom of 4) joins me (mom of 3) on the podcast today for a discussion about how to simplify your homeschool. Trust me, with 7 kids in the mix, we’ve found a few tactics for getting things done and making things work. There are only so many hours in the day, right?! Necessity is the mother of invention! The key to making this happen? Find ways to “let it be easy.” Dori and I are about to help you simplify your homeschool, as you learn how to turn ordinary, every day events into learning opportunities. (It’s easier than you think!) Press play, mama. This conversation can’t wait another minute! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | ————— Grab a seat at my (Free!) upcoming class - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! Tuesday, June 25 at 2 pm CST Register here | ————— Need a little homeschool help? (Free!) Homeschool Curriculum Guide | Katie’s “How to Homeschool” Course | ————— Resources Mentioned: “Homeschool Basics” | “Teaching from Rest | “Love and Respect” | Todd Wilson | Penny and Friends children’s books |
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192. How Do my Kids Honestly Feel About Homeschooling?!
06/17/2024
192. How Do my Kids Honestly Feel About Homeschooling?!
I did a thing. I invited my three kids onto the podcast to talk openly and honestly about their thoughts on homeschooling. Nothing was pre-scripted and I didn’t even tell them the questions I would be asking. I wanted them to share off the cuff, and from their hearts. They didn’t hold back and a few of their answers even surprised me (in a good way)! So often, we hear the mom’s take on homeschooling, but it’s a whole different thing to hear it from the perspective of the kids being homeschooled. Join us for the conversation, as the kids answer questions like… What’s been your favorite thing about homeschooling? What has surprised you? What’s been most challenging for you? How have your family relationships changed? Would you ever go back to public school? What are you most looking forward to in the years to come? It’s a tell-all episode on the Joy at Home podcast! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/192 ————— Grab a seat at my (Free!) upcoming class - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! Tuesday, June 25 at 2 pm CST Register here | ————— Need a little homeschool help? (Free!) Homeschool Curriculum Guide | Katie’s “How to Homeschool” Course | ————— Resources Mentioned: Joy at Home with Katie Hedrick YouTube Channel | IEW Language Arts Curriculum | (Search for “Fix it! Grammar”)
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191. Exposing the TRUTH about the LIES Homeschool Moms Believe
06/10/2024
191. Exposing the TRUTH about the LIES Homeschool Moms Believe
Don’t do it, mom. Don’t tell yourself that lie again. Eek! I’ve done it too. We all have. It’s so easy to whisper little lies into your own heart… “I’m not qualified to teach my kids.” “What if I’m failing them?” “What if they fall behind?” “I don’t have enough hours in the day to make this all work.” “I’m not doing enough.” There’s a BIG problem with those little lies. Whatever you’re telling yourself, your brain believes it to be true. And get this… your brains starts LOOKING for ways to back it up. Let’s break up with the lies, friend. Join me on the pod today, where Kelsey Sorenson (from Educate and Rejuvenate) and I are exposing the TRUTH behind those lies you’re believing. This episode will change your life (and your mind)! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/191 ————— Educate and Rejuvenate Tickets | Need a little homeschool help? (Free!) Homeschool Curriculum Guide | Katie’s “How to Homeschool” Course |
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190. How We Homeschool | The Hedrick Family (From Public School to Homeschooling)
06/03/2024
190. How We Homeschool | The Hedrick Family (From Public School to Homeschooling)
For years and years, my kids were in public school. (I was public schooled myself!) I never dreamed that I could or would be homeschooling them. Yet, here we are… God spent years, whispering to my heart, “what if you homeschooled?” Meanwhile, he slowly opened some doors and closed other ones. He transformed my mama heart from feeling unqualified and unequipped, to one that overflows with joy and gratitude. All because of… homeschooling. Today, I’m sharing about the journey that my family has been on. One with twists and turns… one that took our family from public school to living the homeschool life… one that transformed us into a thriving family who is growing in relationship with God and each other. I wouldn’t trade what we’ve found for anything. Whether you're considering homeschool for your family, or you’re just looking for a wholesome listen, this episode holds a heartwarming story that you don’t want to miss! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/190 ————— Need a little homeschool help? (Free!) Homeschool Curriculum Guide | Katie’s “How to Homeschool” Course |
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189. Anger Management for Moms? 3 Ways to Cope when You’re at Your Breaking Point
05/20/2024
189. Anger Management for Moms? 3 Ways to Cope when You’re at Your Breaking Point
Mom Anger. Without going ANY deeper, I know that if you’re a mom, you understand. You’ve seen it. You’ve felt it. And you wish you had better self-control over it. Right? Galatians 5:22-23 talks about the fruit of the spirit, and how we should be living out self-control in our daily lives. But it can be SO hard. Especially when we’re tired, or when we’re easily triggered. You know what I’m talking about… The kids start arguing or back-talking, or you’re running late and someone’s clothes “just don’t feeeeeeeel right” as you’re trying to get out the door. Ahhhhh! It wells up inside you and then…. BOOM! Mom anger explosion. (For the record, I’ve wrestled with this too. You are SO not alone.) So, let’s do something about it! Samantha Semans, founder of The Abundant Woman Collective and I are diving deep into #momanger today on the podcast. Join us to learn about: How to manage the things that trigger you Self-care (what it really is) and ways that you can fill your cup What it looks like to “redeem mom anger” 3 practical ways for you to have more self-control You’ll love Samantha’s quirky, relatable, loving-truth approach. (This is truly one of my most favorite episodes so far! Sam is just the best!) I’ll meet you on the pod, mama friend. It’s time to do some anger management! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | ————— Looking for Your Next Step? Anxiety Relief | This Mini Course is the Antidote —> Life Breakthrough | Get the Step-By-Step Blueprint —> Homeschool Help | Get the Free Curriculum Guide —> Time + Home Management | Find Simple Solutions (and Proverbs 31 wisdom) Here —>
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188. Hard Conversations (Part 4) How to Get your Kids to Open Up for Connection and Conversation
05/06/2024
188. Hard Conversations (Part 4) How to Get your Kids to Open Up for Connection and Conversation
As a mom, you want deep connection and a great relationship with your children, right? But it can be HARD to get them to open up. The tough topics are important, mama. And there are so many benefits to going there. Stephanie Kelsey joins me on the podcast today to chat about why it’s important to have the hard conversations with your kids. She’s also giving tips about how to get them to open up and share their hearts, no matter what age or stage they are in. Let’s talk about talkin,’ mama! ————— Find this Episode on the Blog | ————— Looking for Your Next Step? Life Breakthrough | Get the Step-By-Step Blueprint —> Anxiety Relief | This Mini Course is the Antidote —> Homeschool Help | Get the Free Curriculum Guide —> Time + Home Management | Find Simple Solutions (and Proverbs 31 wisdom) Here —>
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187. Hard Conversations (Part 3) Talking to your Spouse about Sex (and other Tough Topics)
04/22/2024
187. Hard Conversations (Part 3) Talking to your Spouse about Sex (and other Tough Topics)
We’re going deep (on a spicy topic) in today’s episode of Joy at Home. You guessed it… we’re talking about sex. And about how to talk to your husband ABOUT sex (and other tough topics). After your relationship with the Lord, your marriage should be the next thing on your priority list. Yet, how often do you find yourself going through the motions day after day, doing (or not doing) things out of obligation? As wives, we’re really missing out… on the connection that hard conversations bring, on the gift that marriage is, on the beauty of building trust and intimacy, on the deepening of relationship with our spouse, and (yes!) even on the pleasure that sex should bring. Relationship Coach, Mary Whitman-Ortiz is joining me today to share her best tips about how you can have fruitful conversations with your husband. She’s also sharing about what to do when difficult, uncomfortable topics come up. Ultimately, Mary is bringing a ton of encouragement to let you know that having hard conversations about sex can and will lead to a healthy, fulfilling sex life and marriage for both you and your spouse!
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