Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

Enjoy homeschool science with wonder, curiosity, and hands-on exploration in this interview with Dr. Kristin Moon: molecular geneticist and homeschool mom!

I recently spoke with my friend Dr. Kristin Moon, a microbiologist, molecular geneticist, and veteran homeschool mom. We discussed how to encourage our child to love science from the early years all the way through high school. Kristin had great tips and ideas to make science exploration accessible for every homeschool family, and she gave some amazing encouragement you won’t want to miss!

Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-science-interview/

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Sometimes the hardest part of homeschooling isn't actually the "school" part. Sometimes our biggest challenge is adjusting our attitudes (and expectations) when it comes to our parenting and our homemaking. Mystie Winckler, a 2nd-generation homeschooling mom of 5 like me, shared some important mindset shifts that will enable us to faithfully pursue our vocations. This was a fabulous interview sure to both challenge and encourage!

Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/mystie-winckler-interview/

100 Morning Time Poems free printable: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/

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I’ve often wished I could have Missy Andrews from Center for Lit over for coffee and a chat in my living room. The realities of geography, alas, preclude that. But this conversation is the next best thing. If you’ve struggled with your identity as a homeschool mom, if you’ve wondered how to incorporate literary analysis in your homeschool, or if you just want a few (ok, a lot) of good book recommendations, you will be sure to love this episode of Homeschool Conversations!

Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/missy-andrews-center-for-lit-interview/

100 Best Poems for Morning Time: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/

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Missy’s new memoir, My Divine Comedy, details “a journey down to go up,” and we touched on many of these themes in our discussion.

Missy was born to educators, and academics were always very important to her and her family. Her experience had taught her that “identity is something that you create. You push hard, then you try harder. If you do your very, very best and you succeed, then you can really be somebody…it was all about striving to achieve.”

How do I start homeschooling?! What do I do first?! Help! 

I'm Amy Sloan, a 2nd-generation homeschooling mom of 5, and today I'm sharing 5 simple steps and mindset shifts to get your new homeschool off to a good start: 

☑ Check on your local homeschool laws
☑  Change your mindset through deschooling
☑  Craft a big picture plan
☑ Compile your support team
☑  Cherish the moments  

Find more homeschool help and encouragement at https://humilityanddoxology.com/  

Check out Amy's guest post for links to everything mentioned in this episode and more 

Leave a voice message with YOUR homeschool questions or tips! It may be used in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology

Big Picture Homeschool Planning: https://humilityanddoxology.com/7-steps-easy-big-picture-homeschool-planning/  

Find your homeschool laws   

Kara Anderson's video for suddenly homeschooling parents: https://youtu.be/cJwSM8HEwd8  

4 Questions to ask before buying curriculum: https://humilityanddoxology.com/4-questions-before-planning-shopping-for-curriculum/  

Free Homeschool Planning Pages: https://bit.ly/2WH8ZJK (affiliate link)

What if you viewed Christian classical education through the lens of repentance and discipleship? What if you sought to infuse all of life and, indeed, all of education with a Biblical perspective? Those were just a few of the topics at the heart of my conversation with Dr. George Grant.

Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/george-grant-christian-education/

Want to watch the interview on video? Check out the Homeschool Conversations videocast on YouTube

And to see all the many interviews in the Homeschool Conversations series, including ones not yet available on the podcast, head to https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-conversations/

Get your free printable list of 100 Best Morning Time Poems: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/

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Come chat with us! Join me in a series of Homeschool Conversations: interviews with real-life homeschool moms, dads, and other educators on all sorts of topics that affect our lives as homeschool parents.

We’ll discuss educational philosophy, family life, and more!

I'm Amy Sloan, a 2nd-generation homeschool mom of 5, and I am so glad you're here. Head to https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-conversations/ where you'll find show notes for every episode. And please subscribe so you don't miss a single interview. Season 1 was (up until now) exclusively on video, but as Season 2 approaches we are bringing the homeschool fun to your podcast feed! Be on the lookout for new fabulous homeschool encouragement and practical tips each week for Season 2 here in your earbuds. Plus, I'll be sharing some of my favorite moments from Season 1 in the feed as well!

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Over the past few years, two words have gradually come to summarize my philosophy as a wife, mom, friend, home educator, and individual: Humility and Doxology.

I believe the best education is the one that leads to a humble view of one’s self and a glorified view of the beauty of God.  I believe that faithful consistency and wonder-filled exploration are not mutually exclusive.  I believe that relationships are more important than checklists, and that beautiful words are more valuable to memorize than inventories of facts.

I am convinced that Gospel truth alone saves us from endlessly striving and the fear, worry, and anxiety of wondering if we (and our homeschools) are enough.

If you’re tired of desperately trying to do enough…

If you’re looking for joy and peace in your educational pursuits…

If you think classical education and delight-directed learning aren’t mutually exclusive…

If you believe memory work is valuable, but lists of facts seem boring…

If you want a true, good, and beautiful education, but don’t want to squeeze into a one-size-fits-all model or externally-imposed schedule…

…then join me on this journey.

Let us repent of our constant striving.

Let us relish the joy of learning.

Let us rest in the work of Christ on our behalf.

Join me as we delve into the profound, the silly, the intriguing, the challenging, and the practical.  Here you’ll find ideas for educating your children, whether you do this at home or in a more traditional environment.  Here you’ll find tidbits for personal growth and personal entertainment and fun, because Moms-Are-People-Too.  And, of course, you will definitely find lists and lists of good books!

Let’s adventure together!