The Homeschool Compass Podcast

Homeschool Compass Team

The Homeschool Compass Podcast is all about finding confidence in community and help in the wisdom of those who have gone before us. Through conversations with homeschool veterans who know the daily joys and challenges of homeschooling, you'll gain valuable perspective and inspiration for your own homeschool life. Wherever you are in your homeschool journey, we hope these episodes leave you encouraged that you are loved and you are not alone.

  1. FEB 18

    Homeschooling Through Doubts with Susan Seay

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

    46 min
  2. 11/25/2025

    Preparing Room for Jesus in Your Homeschool This Advent with Lara Molettiere

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

    41 min
  3. 10/30/2025

    Building a Strong Family Culture in Your Homeschool with Jessica Smartt

    Jessica Smartt is the author of Memory-Making Mom, Let Them Be Kids, and her newest book, Come on Home. She graduated from Grove City College with an English degree, a religion minor, and a hankering to pour into kids. After teaching middle school English for five years, she was promoted to her current position and dream job: wife, homeschooling mom of 3 kids, author, and Professional Encourager of Weary Moms. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a family farm with horses, chickens, and an ever-increasing number of beloved cats.  In this episode, Jessica shares how we can build a strong family culture even if we didn't experience a healthy family growing up. No matter where we find ourselves and no matter the challenges we face, we can begin to build a family of grace, deep friendship, and unshakable loyalty that gives our kids a foundation to grow into all God created them to be. Head here to grab your copy of Come on Home. You can find complete show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/podcast. We'd love to connect with you outside your podcast player! Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsSign up for the Homeschool Compass email newsletterThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations. We so appreciate you.

    34 min
4.9
out of 5
57 Ratings

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The Homeschool Compass Podcast is all about finding confidence in community and help in the wisdom of those who have gone before us. Through conversations with homeschool veterans who know the daily joys and challenges of homeschooling, you'll gain valuable perspective and inspiration for your own homeschool life. Wherever you are in your homeschool journey, we hope these episodes leave you encouraged that you are loved and you are not alone.

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