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For the Mom Podcast was created for you! Yes you, the mom who doesn’t know where to start homeschooling. Do you feel like you don’t always have the strength to keep homeschooling? Is it a struggle to get through the daily grind of motherhood? I’ve got amazing news for you, we weren’t meant to do homeschooling, motherhood or marriage in our own strength. For The Mom gives you practical homeschooling tips, helps you grow spiritually, and homeschool with peace and confidence. Let’s Connect: Website: www.forthemomministry.com Speaking Inquiries: https://www.forthemomministry.com/contact-8 Facebook Group: htt...
Ep 122 | An Audience of One: Surrender, Identity, and Staying in His Word
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Ep 121 | HOMESCHOOLING: Is It Really Worth It?
Have you wrestled with the question, "Is it really worth it to homeschool my kids?" Does it really make that much difference whether I homeschool them or they go to school? Today on the podcast, I’ll answer that question and challenge you to define what “worth it” means for you! Listen for a little giveaway in today's episode!
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Ep 120 | Help! My Homeschool Curriculum Isn't Working! What Do I Do Next?
Have I chosen the wrong homeschool curriculum? Should I change curriculum? Will this mess up my whole homeschool year? In today's episode, I'll walk you through your options when your homeschool curriculum feels like it isn’t working!
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Ep 119 | Christian Motherhood — The Plans We Make, The Prayers We Pray, and Learning to Surrender them to God
We make plans as moms and wives for our kids, our marriages, our homes, our days, and our future. Today I'm talking about what it actually looks like to surrender those plans to God instead of fighting our way through them on our own. I close the episode praying over you and with you! I'm glad you're here.
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Ep 118 | Feeling Behind: A Word for the Homeschool Mom Who’s Doubting Herself.
"Am I doing enough?"
The question almost every homeschool mom asks herself late at night after a hard day. Today I'm talking about where that question comes from, how my September has gone so far, and why showing up and being faithful is what actually matters.
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Ep 117 | Raising Kids Who Know What They Believe (Not Just What to Do)
It's possible to teach your kids reading, writing, fractions, and grammar for years and never once teach them why they believe what they believe. Today I'm talking about discipleship as its own kind of homeschool stewardship, and the "compass, not a measuring stick" approach I use in our home.
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Ep 116 | Starting Your Homeschool Year Free From Comparison and Guilt
Hey Moms! Your homeschool was never supposed to look like your friend's, or what you see online. God gave you your specific kids and your specific family! Homeschooling them is actually a part of stewarding the gifts that God gave you.
In this episode, join me as we dive into starting your homeschool year without guilt and comparison! I'm glad you're here!
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Ep 115 | HOMESCHOOLING | How to Add Bible, Apologetics, and Catechism to Your Homeschool Year
If you’re planning your homeschool year and choosing curriculum for math, reading, history, and spelling, don’t forget to plan for Bible, Christian discipleship, catechism, and apologetics, too.
In this episode, we’re talking about Christian homeschooling, teaching the Bible at home, discipling your children, and why catechism and apologetics for kids are such an important part of building a strong biblical worldview. If you want to raise children who know what they believe, why they believe it, and how to defend their Christian faith, this episode will encourage you to make discipleship a priority in your h...
Ep 114 | HOMESCHOOLING | Starting Your Homeschool Year. 3 Things I'm Doing to Prepare for a Smooth Start.
Starting a new homeschool year can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to! In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things I'm doing to prepare for a smooth start to homeschooling! This episode is for Christian homeschool moms who want to start their homeschool year smoothly! I'm glad you're here!
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Ep 113 | FAITH | Teaching Your Kids to Defend Their Faith. Christian Apologetics & Homeschooling
In this episode, we're talking about Christian parenting, homeschooling, apologetics for kids, catechism, and teaching children a biblical worldview. If you've ever wondered how to prepare your children to defend their Christian faith and answer hard questions about Jesus, truth, morality, gender ideology, abortion, and culture, this episode is for you.
I'm sharing a story of a real conversation that challenged me to think deeper about raising Christian kids, discipling children at home, and why teaching apologetics in the homeschool years matters so much. We’ll talk about how to help kids know what they believe, why th...
Ep 112 | HOMESCHOOLING | What is Catechism and Apologetics?
Our children are being shaped every day by the world around them, through screens, friendships, culture, and the messages they absorb without even realizing it. The question is not whether they are developing a worldview, but what that worldview is being built on.
In this episode, join me as I answer the questions: What is Catechism and Apologetics? Why do they matter?
I’ll be sharing about the new curriculum I’ve written for ages 4-18, with three levels designed to help children grow from early foundations all the way to confidently engaging their faith.
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Ep 111 | HOMESCHOOLING | What You Can Actually Do This Summer to Prepare for Next Year
Summer is for rest, but it's also a great time to take a few simple steps that will make your homeschool year run more smoothly.
In this episode, I'm sharing practical ways to prepare for fall without spending your whole summer worrying about curriculum and schedules. We'll talk about decluttering your homeschool space, organizing what you already have, praying over your family's commitments, and making wise decisions about the year ahead.
If you're wondering what you can actually do this summer to set yourself up for a peaceful homeschool year, this episode is for you.<...
Ep 110 | MOTHERHOOD | Embracing Your Weaknesses as a Mom
Motherhood has a way of exposing the places we feel weakest. The overstimulation, the overwhelm, the impatience, the pressure of feeling like you are not doing enough. All of it can leave us feeling defeated. In this episode, I’ll take you through 3 parts: 1. Identifying your weaknesses. 2. Responding to them, and 3. Walking in freedom.
And if you need a place to slow down and bring those burdens to the Lord, my Journey to the Cross devotional journal is linked in the show notes.
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Ep 109 | FAITH | Praying for Your Kids - What to Pray & Why it Matters
Hey Moms! One of the most powerful things you can do for your children may also be one of the quietest: praying for them.
In this episode, we are talking about the power of prayer in motherhood, why it should be our first response instead of our last resort, and how praying for and with our kids becomes a covering over their lives as they grow!
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Ep 108 | MOTHERHOOD | Being Present and Content This Summer
Hey Moms! In this episode, join me as we talk about what it looks like to be more present and content in the everyday moments of summer motherhood. From comparison and overbooking to future-focused stress and the temptation to rush ahead, this is a gentle reminder to slow down and live the day God has actually given you.
If you need help quieting the noise and staying rooted in truth this summer, my Journey to the Cross devotional journal is linked in the show notes. 💛
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Ep 107 | When You Can’t See What God Is Doing: Holding Onto Faith in the Valleys
Are you walking through an unspoken valley?
In this episode, come join me as I talk about the valleys of motherhood; the stretches where staying home with your kids feels lonely and mundane, or when a quiet struggle in your home feels like it will never end.
God only requires faith the size of a mustard seed. Come listen and be encouraged. If you need a simple tool to help get you back into the Word, grab a devotional journal, Journey to the Cross,
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Ep 106 | Thinking About Homeschooling? My Best Advice for the Mom of Toddlers
If you have toddlers or preschoolers underfoot and you are feeling the pressure to figure out your homeschool plan, take a deep breath.
It is so easy to fall into the trap of buying formal curriculum and pushing reading and writing way too early. But the truth is, pushing academics before a child is ready can actually sacrifice their natural curiosity and joy for learning.
Remember, friend, these years go by way too fast!
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Ep 105 | Behind the Scenes: Navigating Homeschool, Ministry, and Motherhood Without Losing My Mind
"How do you do it all?" It’s a question I get way too often, and today, I am setting the record straight: I don't!
In this episode, I’ll share a behind-the-scenes peek into my life and how I navigate work, ministry, homeschooling the kids, and managing the house. I’m sharing the practical things I do that keep our family running.
Don't let a busy season leave you spiritually dry. Grab a devotional journal, Journey to the Cross, to help anchor your mornings in the Word.
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Ep 104 | Why Your Faith Needs to Matter More than Your Kids
Friend, you cannot give what you do not have. In this episode, I'll share about something every Christian mom needs to hear: your faith has to come first. Not out of selfishness, and not out of guilt, but because a spiritually dehydrated mom cannot pour into the hearts she's called to nurture. Join me for this weeks episode!
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Ep 103 | Christian Homeschooling :Are You Measuring the Right Things?
Hey Friend! If you’ve wondered, "What is enough when it comes to homeschooling?” This episode will help! We will talk about the main thing we should be measuring in our children and homeschooling! I'm glad you're here!
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Ep 102 | Finding Spiritual Refreshment This Spring: Encouragement for Christian Moms
Hey Friends! This episode is a fiery one! Come join me as we go through three very practical ways you can find spiritual renewal this spring as a busy mom! You’ll hear Scripture reminders, practical tips, and truth to help you stay rooted in what matters most!
If your heart needs a reset this spring, this one’s for you. And don’t forget, my Journey to the Cross Devotional Journal is the perfect companion for your quiet time this season!
I pray this blesses and encourages you!
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Ep 101 | Finishing Your Homeschool Year Well
As the homeschool year winds down, it’s easy to feel exhausted or rush through to the end, but finishing strong is possible! In this episode, I'll share three questions you can ask yourself and a plan to finish this year well!
Plus, I’m announcing the winner of the Faithful Mother Giveaway from our 100th episode celebration!
If you’re longing to pause and reflect on God’s goodness in this season, grab your copy of Journey to the Cross, my devotional journal designed to help you slow down, refocus, and renew your spirit.
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100th Episode & Mother’s Day Giveaway: Celebrating God’s Faithfulness & 3 Truth's I've Learned
In this special 100th episode, released just in time for Mother's Day, let's look at God's faithfulness through every season we walk through.
I'm sharing the three biggest truths this journey of For The Mom and homeschooling has taught me. Plus, I'm celebrating with a special Mother's Day Giveaway for one of my listeners.
I pray this blesses and encourages you!
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Ep 99 | Responding to Seasons of Change
Hey Friend! Today, we’re talking about seasons of change. Spring is here, summer is close, yet sometimes it's still hard to adjust to change. How can we respond to disappointment, unexpected changes, our kids growing up, and friendships changing? Join me in today's episode and be encouraged as we navigate seasons of change!
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Ep 98 | Why Your Homeschool Day Feels Too Long And How to Simplify It
Hey Moms! If your homeschool day has been feeling too long, that does not mean you are doing everything wrong. It may simply mean it's time to simplify! You do not have to prove your faithfulness by how exhausted you are. Join me on today's episode as I share reasons why things might be taking too long, and what you can do to fix that! I'm glad you're here!
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Ep 97 | What I Wish Every Christian Mom Knew Before Starting Homeschooling
Hey Moms! If you are at the beginning of your homeschool journey and are feeling equal parts called and terrified, this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been asking questions like, “Can I really do this?” “What if I mess it up?” Today, I will share five specific things that I wish I had known before starting!!
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Ep 96 | Faith When Life Feels Full - Trusting God in the Overwhelm
It’s been a full season of speaking events, sickness, and all the real‑life moments that remind me how much I need God’s strength. In this episode, I’m sharing what He’s been teaching me about trusting Him when life feels overwhelming and uncertain, and how His faithfulness steadies us in every season.
You’ll also hear a little about the heart and direction for For the Mom moving forward—rooted in faith, motherhood, and helping you homeschool with peace and confidence.
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Ep 95 | Before You Buy Another Curriculum… Listen to This! Homeschool Styles and Choosing Curriculum
Have you ever bought way too much curriculum because you didn’t know what you actually needed? Same!
In this episode, I'll share my mistakes and the lesson I learned about choosing curriculum! I'll walk you through the main homeschool styles: Unit Study, Charlotte Mason, Classical, Montessori, STEM, Traditional, and Unschooling. This episode will help you stop guessing when it comes to curriculum decisions and give you direction in what might work best for your family!
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Ep 94 | Homeschooling Through Seasons in the Wilderness + Conference Highlights
Hey Moms! Today on the podcast, we are talking about seasons of homeschooling in the wilderness! I’ll walk you through a few highlights from the convention and announce the winner of our devotional journal giveaway!
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Ep 93 | Encouragement for the Homeschool Mom!
Hey Moms! This week on the podcast, I'll share a quick devotional with you and give you encourage you in your homeschooling! I'm glad you're here!
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Ep 92 | How Your Own Schooling and Education Experience Shapes Your Homeschool Today
Hey Moms! Have you ever wondered how your own schooling and education might be shaping the way you homeschool today? In this episode, we will go through an exercise together, looking at both the positive and negative experiences and how they shape you today. Join me!
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Ep 91 | Why We Need Both Structure and Flexibility in Our Homeschooling!
Hey Friend! Today on the podcast, we're going through the importance of both structure and flexibility in our homeschools. I'll go through the benefits of both and explain why they're necessary!
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Ep 90 | 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Homeschooling
Hey Moms! Today, I'll share 3 things I wish I'd known before I started homeschooling! Whether you're a veteran homeschooler or brand new, this is for you!
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Ep 89 | Getting Back to Reading the Bible: Journey to the Cross Devotional
If you’ve been wanting to get back into the Bible but aren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you. I will share a devotion from Journey to the Cross: A 40 Day Devotional Journal for the Mom. Let the story of the cross draw our hearts back to Jesus, and as busy moms, may we prioritize what we truly need the most. I'm glad you're here today.
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Ep 88 | When You’re Doing Everything and Nothing Well - Let's talk Homeschooling, Work, & Motherhood
Ever feel like you’re doing everything and yet nothing feels like it’s being done well? You're stretched thin and not sure what to do next. In today's episode, I share with you a story from my life, and challenge you to do the ONE next thing right thing. Join me for prayer at the end of the episode too! I'm glad you're here.
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Ep 87 | Are Family Dinners Really That Important?
Hey Moms! Do you sit down regularly and have family dinners around the table? Are they actually important? Join me on today's episode as we talk about the foundation that family meals provide for your kids, and the powerful influence that comes from that physical time together! I'm glad you're here!
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Ep 86 | Overwhelmed by News and Media - Choosing to Not be Consumed When the World Feels Loud
Moms, we are bombarded with news, constant noise, and social media begging for our voice and opinion. If you’ve felt the weight of headlines, injustice, or social media outrage, this episode will be the reminder you need to stay faithful and obedient exactly where you are. I pray it blesses and encourages you.
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Ep 85 | How to Know if Homeschooling is Right for Your Family?
How do you know if homeschooling is the right decision for your family? Have you wrestled with fears or wondered whether you can actually do this? In today’s episode, we walk through practical, tangible questions that will help you discern if homeschooling is the right fit for you! I pray it challenges and encourages you!
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Ep 84 | 3 Tips to Declutter Your Homeschool Space
Hey Moms! Today on the podcast, I’m sharing three simple, sanity-saving tips to help you declutter your homeschool space. If your bookshelves are overflowing, or you just feel scattered every time you sit down to teach, this episode will give you practical steps to a more peaceful homeschool. I hope it blesses and encourages you.
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Ep 83 | 2026: The Year We Stop Comparing - Finding Freedom from Jealousy and Comparison
Hi Friend! In the first episode of 2026, let's talk about the quiet struggles so many moms carry but rarely say out loud: comparison, jealousy, and the feeling of falling behind. All around us is goal setting, dreaming big, and new years resolutions - but more important than that is finding freedom from jealously and comparison as mothers. I hope this episode challenges and encourages you!
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