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Nov 12, 2026 · 50:06
Why does your child say "I can't do this" the minute schoolwork comes out, and what actually helps? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith, an education and parenting expert with over…
Nov 5, 2026 · 49:41
Should your kids be using AI like ChatGPT for school — and how do you keep it from doing their thinking for them? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Nancy Manos, host…
Oct 29, 2026 · 1:02:04
Should parents read fairy tales to their kids — even the dark ones? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for…
Oct 22, 2026 · 35:26
Homeschooling more than one child and bouncing like a human pinball from phonics to fractions to grading essays? In the finale of the Smooth Homeschool Days series, homeschool…
Oct 15, 2026 · 29:58
Is your teenager shutting the bedroom door, sleeping until ten, and tuning out every reminder — while you quietly wonder if you’re losing them? In Part 3 of the Smooth Homeschool…
Oct 8, 2026 · 37:39
Your child did long division perfectly on Monday — so why are they staring at the same problems like they’re written in a foreign language today? In Part 2 of the Smooth…
Oct 1, 2026 · 46:30
Is your five-year-old refusing to do their letters, or is your seven-year-old melting down over a single phonics page? In Part 1 of the Smooth Homeschool Days series, homeschool…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:02:45
Why do so many Christian marriages struggle even when both spouses truly love each other? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with licensed professional counselor Debra…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:07:04
What is a homeschool dad actually supposed to do when his wife is the one teaching? Most homeschool content is written for moms, so dads are left guessing — supportive, but…
Sep 10, 2026 · 57:49
Can homeschool graduates actually join the military — and is enlisting the only way in? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., a homeschool…
Sep 3, 2026 · 55:01
How do you prepare a homeschooler for college — and do you have to do the traditional four years to get there? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed.,…
Aug 27, 2026 · 58:24
Can homeschoolers actually play college sports? If your athlete has ever said "I want to play in college," there is a separate process running alongside college admissions that…
Aug 20, 2026 · 52:34
Your student is heading into ninth grade and suddenly everything feels like it counts. Credits, transcripts, graduation requirements, college, and a hundred decisions you're not…
Aug 13, 2026 · 32:23
It's 8 AM on the first day of school — pencils sharpened, kids ready — and the website won't load, a password is wrong, and the whole morning unravels before it starts. In Part 2…
Aug 6, 2026 · 28:19
You planned the perfect first week — and by day three it was already falling apart. What actually torches the start of a homeschool year has nothing to do with school supplies,…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:22:11
You've researched the curriculum, built the schedule, and made the plan — so why do you still lie awake wondering if you're doing enough? In this rare, behind-the-scenes episode,…
Jul 23, 2026 · 31:47
Should you still be reading aloud to your kids after they can read on their own? It turns out this is one of the most settled questions in all of education — and the answer has…
Jul 16, 2026 · 35:39
You've said "sit down, please" about twenty thousand times this week — and it's starting to feel personal. It isn't. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith unpacks what's actually…
Jul 9, 2026 · 27:35
Homeschooling can feel wonderful and lonely at the very same time — especially when there's no co-op nearby, or the ones around you just don't fit. Here's the good news: real…
Jul 2, 2026 · 55:26
If you're raising boys, you already know they don't always learn the way school expects them to — and that can leave you wondering if something is wrong. In this throwback…
Jun 25, 2026 · 45:02
Is unschooling going too far — or is it exactly right? In this live Q&A from the Summer Homeschool Help Desk series, homeschool expert Christy-Faith pulls no punches on…
Jun 18, 2026 · 37:04
You've been up at midnight Googling curriculum, schedule templates, and whether you're doing enough. That stops here. In this Summer Homeschool Help Desk Live Q&A, homeschool…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:03:52
You've heard the question — maybe from a relative, a neighbor, or a stranger at a party: aren't you sheltering your kids? In this archived Summer Homeschool Help Desk live Q&A,…
Jun 5, 2026 · 46:35
Is it ever too late to start homeschooling? What curriculum should you actually trust? In this episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith opens the floor and answers the hardest…
May 28, 2026 · 28:16
Before you spend another $500 on summer camp, ask one question: is boredom actually bad for your kids — or is it exactly what their growing brains need? In this episode,…
May 22, 2026 · 49:38
If you've been putting off building a homeschool transcript because it feels too complicated, too official, or just too much — this episode is for you. Homeschool expert…
May 14, 2026 · 1:14:09
You're homeschooling a five-year-old, chasing a toddler, and surviving on whatever broken sleep your baby will give you. The advice you were raised on — cry it out, Ferber…
May 8, 2026 · 28:43
You counted the lessons left. You counted the days left. The math doesn't work — and now that quiet voice is asking if you've ruined your kids. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith…
May 1, 2026 · 49:09
Your child reads beautifully out loud — but ask them what just happened in the story, and you get a blank stare. That's the gap most homeschool moms don't catch until it's too…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:04:15
If your kid hates writing, you're not alone — and the problem usually isn't the kid. It's that we were never shown the actual process. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down…
Apr 17, 2026 · 55:46
AI is changing what our kids need to learn — and fast. The skills that will actually matter in the AI economy aren't the ones school has been measuring. Today, kids need the 5…
Apr 9, 2026 · 43:02
My son Lincoln has wanted to be an attorney since he could pronounce the word. Then AI happened — and everything changed. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Lisa…
Apr 3, 2026 · 30:38
Childhood depression is rising. Teen anxiety is up. And online searches for kids' mental health have nearly tripled since last fall. Most parents don't need a statistic to feel…
Mar 26, 2026 · 47:44
There is a new term making its way through the education world right now — and researchers say it could change how we teach math the way the science of reading changed how we…
Mar 19, 2026 · 26:16
Every spring, testing season arrives — and homeschool families face a question that's equal parts legal, philosophical, and personal. When should homeschoolers use standardized…
Mar 12, 2026 · 34:40
Most families Googling the disadvantages of homeschooling are secretly hoping the fears aren’t real. In this episode of The Christy-Faith Show, homeschool expert Christy-Faith…
Mar 5, 2026 · 35:46
Wondering how to reduce screen time for kids when you homeschool — and whether you're actually winning the battle? Christy-Faith, veteran educator and host of The Christy-Faith…
Feb 27, 2026 · 24:46
A homeschool mom gets her son tested for dyslexia — he qualifies — and they refuse to give him the diagnosis because he's homeschooled. They called it "failure to educate." Have…
Feb 19, 2026 · 1:07:07
Your child is struggling, and you don't know if it's a content gap, a skill gap, or something deeper. Should you change curriculum? Hire a tutor? Get a diagnosis? In this…
Feb 12, 2026 · 54:34
If there's one thing we know about homeschool moms, it's that we are really good at giving of ourselves. But somewhere along the way, we picked up this belief that a beautiful…
Feb 4, 2026 · 44:15
If you've made it to Episode 3 of the New Homeschooler Series — you're already ahead. In this final episode, Christy-Faith walks you through the last two steps: building a…
Jan 29, 2026 · 30:33
In Episode 2 of the New Homeschooler Series, homeschool expert Christy-Faith walks you through the three steps that must happen BEFORE you spend a dime on curriculum:…
Jan 23, 2026 · 33:31
You've been Googling "how to start homeschooling" for hours. Every article says something different, and somehow you're more confused than when you started. In Episode 101,…
Jan 15, 2026 · 1:34:10
The Christy-Faith Show has reached 100 episodes, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than hanging out with her favorite people. In this special milestone episode,…
Jan 8, 2026 · 1:11:19
If you’ve ever watched your child lose joy in a sport they once loved, this episode will hit close to home. Christy-Faith and guest Jonathan Carone discuss how youth sports has…
Jan 1, 2026 · 1:11:42
72% of parents get insufficient sleep at least three nights a week. And when we finally get the kids to bed, most of us do the same thing — stay up scrolling because it's the…
Dec 24, 2025 · 34:32
In this final episode of the Behind the Screen series, Christy-Faith shares her deepest why: the real reason behind everything she does. After twenty years in education, she…
Dec 18, 2025 · 45:10
No one warned you that growth could come with grief. That answering a calling might mean watching parts of your old life slip away—friendships that shift, privacy that…
Dec 10, 2025 · 35:40
Ever lie awake at 2 AM wondering if God's even there? Or have questions you're too scared to say out loud—even to yourself? I've been there. Twice. In this episode, I'm sharing…
Dec 3, 2025 · 43:56
If you’ve ever followed all the parenting rules, read all the books, and still felt your child slipping away, this episode will land deep in your chest. In this raw and honest…
Nov 27, 2025 · 52:35
The church you love. The friends who feel like family. The life you’ve built with your whole heart. What happens when walking away from all of it is the only way to protect your…
Nov 19, 2025 · 35:44
If you’ve ever looked at another homeschool mom online and thought, “She must have it all together,” this episode will feel like a deep breath. Christy-Faith opens up about the…
Nov 12, 2025 · 26:11
The matching pajamas. The elaborate elf setup. The perfect presents. We pour ourselves out every December trying to create “magic” for our kids—but what if they won’t even…
Nov 5, 2025 · 31:55
Where Do I Even Begin? How to Start Homeschooling Mid-Year with Confidence If your child’s light is dimming at school and you know it’s time for a change, this episode is your…
Oct 29, 2025 · 29:30
You’re just trying to buy avocados, and suddenly you’re defending your entire educational philosophy. In this hilarious and eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith breaks down why…
Oct 23, 2025 · 26:06
Because sometimes, freedom starts with letting go. In this hilariously honest and freeing episode, Christy-Faith invites listeners into the “We Do Not Care Club” — the homeschool…
Oct 15, 2025 · 48:25
In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Jake, a homeschool graduate, artist, and entrepreneur whose story proves that beauty really can rise…
Oct 8, 2025 · 23:55
School safety drills. News alerts. Lockdowns. As parents, it’s no wonder we lie awake at night wondering if our kids are truly safe. In this powerful and compassionate episode,…
Oct 2, 2025 · 16:56
In this urgent episode, Christy-Faith asks a sobering question: who really has authority over our children—parents or the state? From California’s AB 495 and SB 107 to historic…
Sep 24, 2025 · 17:48
“How do I talk to my kids about this?” It’s the question every parent is asking right now. When tragedy strikes, do we shield our children to protect their innocence or share…
Sep 17, 2025 · 17:36
He thought college would guarantee success. It didn't. In this eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith challenges the myth that a diploma automatically equals a bright future. With…
Sep 10, 2025 · 19:16
Homeschooling doesn’t need to take eight hours a day. And if it feels like you’re chained to a desk, exhausted, and stuck in school-at-home mode, you’re not alone. In this…
Sep 3, 2025 · 46:56
She thought preschool meant worksheets and flashcards. In this freeing and practical episode, Christy-Faith sits down with child development expert and homeschooling mom Kathy…
Aug 27, 2025 · 17:38
"I could never homeschool. I’m just not patient enough." Sound familiar? It’s the line homeschool moms hear on repeat and it’s not the compliment people think it is. Because…
Aug 20, 2025 · 21:12
She was told she wasn’t qualified to teach her own child. In this fiery and deeply encouraging episode, Christy-Faith calls out one of the most harmful lies parents of special…
Aug 13, 2025 · 22:16
She wanted the perfect first day of homeschool. But she burnt out before Labor Day. In this practical and encouraging episode, Christy-Faith shares her three-step “survival…
Aug 6, 2025 · 49:50
She just wanted to do what was best for her child and nearly went to jail for it. In this unforgettable conversation, Christy-Faith sits down with Zan Tyler, one of the earliest…
Jul 30, 2025 · 21:24
They say teens pulling away is just normal. But… what if it’s not? In this powerful episode, Christy-Faith unpacks a cultural shift that’s quietly unraveling the parent-child…
Jul 23, 2025 · 22:08
You meant well. So did I. But somewhere between the meltdowns, the math lessons, and the late-night guilt spirals, she started to realize that some of the most common parenting…
Jul 16, 2025 · 16:42
What if the system everyone tells you to trust… just stopped making sense? In this episode, Christy-Faith unpacks one of the most baffling education headlines yet: a public…
Jul 9, 2025 · 20:22
You’ve felt it—maybe while staring at a stack of biology worksheets, maybe during your fifth attempt at explaining the periodic table, maybe when your teen asked you about…
Jul 2, 2025 · 25:47
You’ve said it—maybe under your breath, maybe in the kitchen, maybe five times before 9 a.m.: “Why can’t they just do it on their own?” In this empowering episode, Christy-Faith…
Jun 25, 2025 · 20:05
You’ve heard it before—maybe from a relative, a neighbor, or that stranger in the grocery store: Aren’t you sheltering your kids too much? In this eye-opening episode,…
Jun 18, 2025 · 22:03
You’ve asked the question—maybe in a Facebook group, maybe at a co-op meeting, or maybe sitting on your kitchen floor surrounded by catalogs: What’s the best homeschool…
Jun 11, 2025 · 1:03:31
Christy-Faith pulls back the curtain and invites you behind the scenes to see what makes Thrive Homeschool Community so special. Joining her are Thrive’s founding members, Julie…
Jun 4, 2025 · 31:33
You started homeschooling for the freedom, joy, and connection it promised. But somewhere along the way, nagging kids, constant overwhelm, and endless worries started stealing…
May 28, 2025 · 1:00:45
We live in a world full of opinions—but fewer people than ever know how to think. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with renowned professor, critical thinking expert, and…
May 21, 2025 · 20:54
You’ve heard it before—maybe at a family dinner, maybe from a well-meaning stranger: But how will your kids socialize? It’s the most common (and most exhausting) question…
May 14, 2025 · 37:59
Can you really homeschool if you’re struggling with anxiety or depression? Or is that a sign you should walk away from it all? In this deeply honest and encouraging episode,…
May 7, 2025 · 20:38
Are you overwhelmed by overflowing bookshelves, a cluttered calendar, and the pressure to “do it all” in your homeschool? You're not alone—when you're balancing so much, it…
Apr 30, 2025 · 42:53
Can toddlers really learn to read? And can homeschool moms truly teach them—even without formal training? Absolutely. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Spencer…
Apr 23, 2025 · 22:55
Feeling like screens are slowly taking over your homeschool? You're not the only one. In this episode, Christy-Faith gets real about parenting and homeschooling in a world where…
Apr 16, 2025 · 24:48
Is your homeschool starting to feel a lot like the system you wanted to leave behind? You’re not alone—and there’s a reason for that. In this episode, Christy-Faith pulls back…
Apr 9, 2025 · 22:20
Do You Really Need a Homeschool Co-Op? Let’s Talk About It. Homeschooling without a co-op? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to…
Apr 2, 2025 · 20:21
Trying to juggle homeschooling and work? It’s a lot—but you’re not alone. In this episode, Christy-Faith breaks down the chaos and shows you how to create a rhythm that fits your…
Mar 26, 2025 · 21:18
Feeling like your homeschool days swing between chaos and burnout? You're not alone. In this episode, Christy-Faith breaks down the truth about structure in homeschooling—and why…
Mar 19, 2025 · 14:28
Is the public school system failing our kids? The numbers don’t lie—education scores are dropping while homeschooling is on the rise. In this episode, Christy-Faith breaks down…
Mar 12, 2025 · 24:01
Finding the right homeschool co-op is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make—but no one talks about how hard it really is. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or just…
Mar 5, 2025 · 20:43
Trying to homeschool with toddlers underfoot? It’s tough — but you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing real-life strategies to keep older kids learning, younger ones…
Feb 26, 2025 · 20:40
Worried that your homeschool might be missing something? You’re not alone! In this episode, Christy-Faith dives into the buzz around Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and why…
Feb 19, 2025 · 20:13
Feeling overwhelmed with homeschooling? You’re not alone! In this episode, we break down the unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves and how to shift into a mindset that…
Feb 12, 2025 · 21:03
Must-Read Books That Will Change How You Parent and Homeschool We dive into five books that have the power to transform your homeschooling and parenting journey. These books…
Feb 5, 2025 · 19:08
Are you considering homeschooling but keep hearing that you’re “not qualified” to teach your child? In this video, we challenge that idea and explore why parents are more than…
Jan 29, 2025 · 14:14
Are you overwhelmed by homeschooling multiple grade levels ? 🤯 Whether you're teaching a kindergartner to read or explaining exponents to a 5th grader, juggling it all can feel…
Jan 22, 2025 · 15:07
Billy Carson - Wesley Huff Debate and Debacle Explained In today’s episode we cover the Billy Carson and Wesley Huff Debate + Debacle. What was sure to be a debate that opened…
Jan 16, 2025 · 42:55
Freedom to Learn: Defending Parents' Rights in Homeschool Education Christy Faith and Sam Sorbo, a passionate advocate for parental rights and homeschooling, discuss the…
Jan 9, 2025 · 44:15
The Advantage of Memory Work In Your Homeschool Discover why memory work is a great tool for your homeschool. Improve critical thinking, build foundational knowledge, and foster…
Jan 1, 2025 · 46:24
Making “heart schooling” a part of Homeschooling Christy-Faith and Leslie Nunnery discuss the importance of setting goals in homeschooling, the emotional bonds between parents…
Dec 25, 2024 · 28:23
Failure is Part of the Homeschooling Journey Christy-Faith chats with Shanxi Omoniyi, a second-generation homeschooler, to explore the unique experiences and insights of…
Dec 18, 2024 · 1:03:18
The Beauty of Living Books vs Boring Textbooks - Explained Christy-Faith and Anthony Coalfield explore the power of living books in education, especially for homeschooling…
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