Homeschool podcasts have become a go-to resource for new ideas, fresh perspective, and encouragement on our homeschool journey.
As homeschool moms, we are busy right? No time to add anything else to our plates. I remember using that as an excuse a few years ago when a friend started talking to me about homeschool podcasts. She was telling me about this awesome podcast she listened to from Heidi St. John. I let her know that I quite frankly didn’t have time to listen to podcasts.
Fast forward a few years and I realize how easily portable podcasts are. Instead of needing to find time to sit down and read, I can listen to a podcast while doing dishes, folding laundry, or driving the kids to sports practice. And now? I am obsessed with podcasts. Particularly those created for the homeschool mom.
I love them so much I even started my own! You can learn more about the Joyfully Homeschooling podcast here.
Long drive? Listen to a podcast.
Cleaning day? Listen to a podcast while knocking out the household chores.
Working out? Get some encouragement while walking on the treadmill.
Podcasts have allowed me to get to know some of my favorite bloggers on a more personal level. They are more intimate, down to earth, and real.
There are many reasons why you should listen to homeschool podcasts. Let’s take a look at some of those reasons.
Why You Should Listen to Homeschool Podcasts
Encouragement for Your Homeschool
Have you ever had a bad day homeschool day? I have. I am sure we all have. Homeschooling is hard, and on those days where we feel defeated and downtrodden, we could use some homeschool encouragement right?
Those are the days where encouraging homeschool podcasts come into play. If you head over to this post you will find some of my favorite encouraging Christian homeschool podcasts.
To Learn How to Homeschool
One way that I have really found time to learn throughout the various seasons of homeschooling and blogging, is by listening to podcasts. Not sure how to homeschool high school? There’s a podcast for that! Homeschooling a child with special needs? There’s a podcast for that! Entering a season of homeschool burnout? Overcome it with some practical tips and encouragement. Homeschool podcasts are such a valuable resource and can be a great way to learn how to homeschool.
For Your Own Entertainment
Honestly, I just really enjoy listening to podcasts. As a busy working homeschool mom, I have a hard time finding the time to sit down and read. Watching an episode of TV proves to be challenging as well. But, listening to podcasts is something I can fit into my day with little to no effort. AND, I leave the time spent feeling refreshed, encouraged, and entertained. Oftentimes I feel like I just had a conversation with a good friend, nothing speaks entertainment more than that!
Podcasts have become a go-to resource for new ideas, fresh perspective, and encouragement on our homeschool journey.
There are a wide variety of homeschool podcasts on the scene right now.
Let’s break down homeschool podcasts by category and interest!
Podcasts for Homeschool Moms
In this post, I share my favorite ten podcasts for homeschool moms. These are the ones that I add to my playlist as soon as they come out, and I know you will love them too! After I listen to these homeschool podcasts for moms I feel encouraged and ready to rock this homeschool thing.
And here are some amazing podcast episodes that will speak to the heart of the homeschool mom:
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How to Find the God Moments in Your Homeschool
- HOW TO BE A HOMESCHOOL TEAM, WITH S.D. AND GINA SMITH at the Homeschool Sisters
- The Best Gift We Can Give our Children
- HSP 068 Misty Bailey: Homeschooling with Joy
- Q&A: OUR SELF-CARE ROUTINES at the Homeschool Sisters
- HSP 059 Christy Thomas: Becoming a More Playful Mom
- HSP 054 Mary Jo Dean: Encouraging Homeschool Moms
- RLL 23 Mahayla West: Trusting Your Kids
- RLL 11 Kara Anderson: Doing Things for You… Even if it Means a Cleaning Challenge
Brave Writer Podcast: 55 Things I Did NOT Do as a Homeschooler
There is No Such Thing as a Perfect Homeschool with Shelly Sangrey
RLL 13 Misty Bailey: Homeschooling, Finding Joy, and ADHD
Christian Homeschool Podcasts
Have you ever had a bad day homeschool day? I have. I am sure we all have. Homeschooling is hard, and on those days where we feel defeated and downtrodden, we could use some homeschool encouragement right?
Those are the days where encouraging hom5eschool podcasts come into play. This particular list is of Christian homeschool podcasts. Scroll on down for a list of secular homeschool podcasts to encourage you if you are not a person of faith.
And here are some amazing podcast episodes that deal with homeschooling as a Christian parent:
- My Biggest Homeschool Fear and How I Overcame It
- Why It’s Not My Child’s Job to be the Salt and the Light
- Raising our Children to Love the Lord with Lynna Sutherland
Secular Homeschool Podcasts
The vast majority of information out there for homeschoolers speak to those of the Christian faith. However, I know that many of you prefer a logic-based approach to home education. Some of you may not be of the same faith as me, and I want to respect you all too.
So, I perused the homeschool podcasts out there and found as many good quality ones as possible that speak to the heart of home education without the faith-based content that many in the homeschool niche contain. I hope this list of secular homeschool podcasts help you!
Here are some amazing podcast episodes and shows that speak to the secular homeschooler:
- Homeschooling in the North Woods
- BraveWriter Podcast
- The Homeschool Sisters
- Kristen Hochhalter: Secular Homeschooling at Homeschool Snapshots
- Nadine Dyer: Secular Homeschooling with a Twist at Homeschool Snapshots
- Stories of an Unschooling Family
Podcasts that Teach You How to Homeschool
Think you don’t have time to become a better homeschool teacher? Are you struggling with a homeschool method or new season of homeschooling? Podcasts are a sure fire way to learn without effort. Pop in some earbuds and educate yourself on how to educate your children with these podcasts that teach you how to homeschool.
And here are some amazing podcast episodes that will teach you how to homeschool:
- Curriculum, Creativity, and Hands-on Learning with Karyn Tripp
- Where we Pare Down: Curriculum, Co-ops & Clubs by Homeschool Unrefined
- How Do You Handle Subjects You Don’t Like Teaching
- THE BIG BAD MATH EPISODE WITH KATE SNOW at Homeschool Sisters
- HSP 067 Lisa Nehring: Online Homeschooling
- Brave Writer Podcast: Natural Stages of Growth as a Home Educator
- Homeschooling with Apraxia
- Brave Writer Podcast: Integrating Cultural & Language Learning in Your Homeschool with Anne Guarnera
- Homeschooling with ADHD
- RLL 30 Andrew Peterson: Being Students of Our Children
- HSP 066 Karyn Tripp: STEAM-Based Learning in Your Homeschool
- HOMESCHOOLING DURING TRICKY TIMES at Homeschool Sisters
- HSP 052 Sara McClure: What to do with Toddlers While Homeschooling
Homeschool Podcasts for High School
High school! Oh, I can NOT believe we are here, but alas I am. Preparing to teach high school has been a journey for me, and I am sure many of you are along for the ride with me. I am now worried about scholarships, college admittance, high school credits and so much more.
When it comes to homeschooling high school, I wanted to find the best podcast episodes that will teach and encourage us on this path. I know we can homeschool high school, we just need someone to hold our hand along the way right?
Here are some amazing podcast episodes that will teach you how to homeschool high school:
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HOMESCHOOLING THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL: YES, YOU CAN! from The Busy Mom
- Where We Relax Into High School With Renee Tougas by Homeschool Unrefined
- The Homeschool Highschool Podcast by 7 Sisters is a whole podcast dedicated on homeschooling high school!
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HSP 063 Connie Albers: Homeschooling the Teen Years & Beyond
Want more information on homeschool podcasts? Be sure to check out my Pinterest board all about homeschool podcasts!
Dear homeschool moms, we all have the same 24 hours in a day. I know those hours are spent caring for our little ones, they are spent folding laundry, educating our children, cooking and so much more. Too often times we allow days at a time go by without us stopping and caring for ourselves. Homeschool podcasts allow us to spend some of that time encouraging ourselves, training ourselves, and refreshing our mind.
Looking for more information on homeschool podcasts? Here are some amazing lists of homeschool podcasts from other homeschool moms just like you!
- The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Podcasts by Learning Mama
- 10 homeschool podcasts you might not know about yet by Simple Homeschool
- HOMESCHOOL PODCASTS THAT ROCK!
- 10 Homeschool Podcasts to Explore
- Top 12 Podcasts for Christian Homeschooling Moms
What is your favorite homeschool podcast?