The Christy-Faith Show
The Christy-Faith Show explores game-changing educational and homeschool ideas. It is designed for intentional parents who want to rethink how their children learn. The show offers practical guidance, encouragement, and fresh perspectives for families choosing or considering homeschooling. Episodes likely feature conversations and advice to help parents create a customized education.
Episodes
Ep. 138 - Elementary Homeschooling: How Much Independence Should Kids Really Have? | Smooth Days Part 2
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 Homeschool Days series, homeschool expert Christy-Faith explains what kids in 3rd through 6th grade are really ready for, how much independence they can handle, and how to raise the bar without losing the relationship.🎁 F
Ep. 137 - How to Homeschool Pre-K to 2nd Grade Without Constant Battles | Focus, Behavior & Meltdowns | Smooth Days Part 1
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 expert Christy-Faith explains why most of what looks like a behavior problem in kids ages 4 to 7 is really brain development — and how to homeschool pre-K to 2nd grade without constant battles.🎁 Free Resource: Sam
Ep. 136 - Christian Marriage Advice: How to Repair, Reconnect & Grow Together // Debra Fileta
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 Fileta to talk about her new book, Relationship Skills, and the four seasons every marriage passes through. Healthy marriages aren't found — they're built.🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea
Ep. 135 - What Every Homeschool Dad Needs to Know // Dr. Joe O’Tool
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 unsure where they fit. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Tool, a board-certified functional neurologist and second-generation homeschooler, to answer the question directly: what every homeschool
Ep. 134 - Homeschool to Military: Enlistment, ROTC & Service Academies with Natalie Mack (Part 4 of 4)
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 consultant, TEDx speaker, and retired military spouse with more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, to map every pathway to service. Enlistment, ROTC, service academies, military colleges, the Guard and Reserves — p
Ep. 133 - How to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College (Part 3 of 4) // Natalie Mack
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., a homeschool consultant and TEDx speaker with more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, to walk through every college-bound pathway open to homeschool families. Dual enrollment, community college, dual degr
Ep. 132 - Can Homeschoolers Play College Sports? NCAA Eligibility Explained (Part 2 of 4) // Natalie Mack
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 most homeschool families never hear about until it's too late. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., to walk through exactly how NCAA eligibility works when you're the one wearing the
Ep. 131 - How to Homeschool High School With Confidence (Part 1 of 4) // Natalie Mack
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 sure you're qualified to make. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., to answer the question that keeps homeschool moms up at night: how do you homeschool high school without living in
Ep. 130 - 7 Homeschool Systems That Make Your School Year Run Smoother (Part 2 of 2)
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 of How to Set Up Your Homeschool Year, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising with over 20 years of experience in education — moves from mindset to the nuts and bolts: the 7 systems she set
Ep. 129 - How to Set Up Your Homeschool Year: The Episode I Needed a Decade Ago (Part 1 of 2)
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, curriculum, or the color-coded spreadsheet you built in July. It's your expectations. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith, an education and parenting expert with over 20 years of experience, walks through the seven min
Ep. 128 - How to Stop Second-Guessing Your Homeschool Decisions
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, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with the mentors of Thrive Homeschool Community to talk about why even devoted homeschool moms keep second-guessing their decisions — and how to finally trust that you're
Ep. 127 - Benefits of Reading Aloud to Kids - Even After They Can Read
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 been sitting in a government report since 1985. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith walks through what the research actually says about reading aloud to kids, why it never expires, and why the book on your couch may ou
Ep. 126 - How to Homeschool a Child Who Won’t Sit Still
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 happening in your child's brain, why the wiggling may be how the learning gets in, and the small shifts that make the morning stop being a fight.🎁 Free Resource: 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling AdventureTwen
Ep. 125 - How to Homeschool Without a Co-Op and Still Find Community | Throwback Thursday
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 community is absolutely possible without one. In this Throwback Thursday favorite, homeschool expert Christy-Faith busts the socialization myth and shares 8 natural ways to find your people, whether you're an extrove
Ep. 124 - The Homeschool Boy Episode Every Mom Needs | Remembering Durenda Wilson
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 episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with the beloved Durenda Wilson to talk about how boys actually learn and how to raise them into capable, confident men. We're revisiting this conversation in loving me
Ep. 123 - Homeschool Hot Takes: Unschooling, Curriculum Overload, and Starting Later | Live Q&A
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 unschooling's real risks, curriculum overload, whether it's too late to start in high school, and what it actually takes to raise a well-educated child at home.🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the
Ep. 122 - Working Moms, Curriculum Choices, and Homeschool Structure | Live Q&A
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 expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising and a homeschooling mom of four who also works full time — answers real questions from real moms on curriculum choices, daily structure, living books, reading ga
Ep. 121 - Are You Sheltering Your Kids or Giving Them What They Need? | Live Q&A
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, homeschool expert Christy-Faith answers real questions from real homeschool moms and unpacks the difference between sheltering your kids and "greenhousing" them — protecting them while they grow strong. Because
Ep. 120 - Homeschool Moms Asked Me Their Hardest Questions. Here Are My Answers.
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 questions real homeschool moms brought to her live Q&A — from homeschooling a gifted kindergartner to choosing curriculum, deschooling, and whether to school straight through the summer.🎁 Free Resource: My Curri
Ep. 119 - Why Boredom Is the Best Thing You Can Give Your Kids This Summer
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, homeschool expert Christy-Faith makes the research-backed case that slow, unstructured, "boring" summers are one of the most powerful gifts you can give your kids. She breaks down what the science says, why their "I'm bor
Ep. 118 - How to Build a Professional Homeschool Transcript (With Joan Girkins from Homeschool Records)
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 Christy-Faith sits down with Joan Girkins, founder of Homeschool Records and a veteran homeschool mom of 20+ years, to demystify the entire process and give you a real, confidence-building action plan.🎁 Free Resource: My
Ep. 117 - When Your Baby Won’t Sleep and Homeschool Still Has to Happen
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 method, strict schedules — may not be sitting right anymore. So what do you actually do? Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity and Certified IBCLC, brings nearly two decades of one-on-one experience with exhausted moms
Ep. 116 - You’re Not Going to Finish Your Homeschool Curriculum - Here’s What to Do
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 has been there. In this episode, she gives you the framework she uses every single year with her own kids so you never panic about unfinished curriculum again.🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill th
Ep. 115 - Why Your Child Says Reading Is Boring (And What to Do About It) // Janel Nansenn
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 late.In Episode 115, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with educational therapist Janel Nansenn — founder of Read-A-Rific and a 25-year private practice veteran who has helped over 3,000 students — to break
Ep. 114 - Why Your Kid Hates Writing — Two Master Teachers Divulge Their Secrets
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 with veteran teacher and BJU Press curriculum specialist Sharon Fisher to walk through the four-stage writing process homeschool moms have been missing — and the one mistake that quietly kills your child's voice eve
Ep. 113 - 5 Skills Every Kid Needs for an AI Future (The 5 C's Homeschool Moms Should Know) // Lisa Nehring
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 C's — and in this Part 2 conversation, Christy-Faith and Lisa Nehring break down what they are and how to start building them in your home today.🟢 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler RoadmapEverything you need to st
Ep. 112 - Why Homeschooled Kids Are Better Prepared for an AI World Than Anyone Realizes // Lisa Nehring
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 Nehring — 30-year homeschool veteran and founder of True North Homeschool Academy — to talk about what jobs AI will replace, which fields are growing, whether college is still worth it, and why homeschool families alre
Ep. 111 - 6 Things I Do Every Day to Protect My Kids' Mental Health (What the Research Actually Says)
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 it. So what can parents actually do at home, today? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith shares the six things she actively does every day to protect her kids' mental health — and the research behind every one of them.📌
Ep. 110 - What Is the Science of Math and Why Does It Matter? // Nathan King
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 teach kids to read. Christy-Faith and Nathan King of CTC Math unpack the Science of Math movement and what it means for your homeschool.🟢 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! No paid sponsorsh
Ep. 109 - Homeschool Testing: When to Test, When to Skip, and Which Tests Are Worth It
Every spring, testing season arrives — and homeschool families face a question that's equal parts legal, philosophical, and personal. When should homeschoolers use standardized testing — and when should they skip it entirely?🟢 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on
Ep. 108 - The Truth About Homeschooling Disadvantages — What the Research Actually Says
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 takes every fear on the list — socialization, academic gaps, parent qualifications, and the financial question — and follows each one all the way to the research. The answers change everything.🎁 Free Resource: My Cu
Ep. 107 - How to Reduce Screen Time for Kids — And Why Homeschoolers Already Have the Answer
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 Show, says homeschool moms are sitting on the answer — the lifestyle they've already chosen is the strategy everyone else is desperately searching for.🎁 Free Resource: Free Homeschool Wellness CheckFor the mom who
Ep. 106 - She Was Denied a Diagnosis Because She Homeschools — Here's What We're Doing About It
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 you ever been interrogated, profiled, or made to feel like a suspect just because you homeschool?Homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising, with over 20 years in education — shares three powerf
Ep. 105 - Is It a Learning Disability, a Skill Gap, or Something Else? How to Tell the Difference // Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis
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 episode, homeschool expert and 20-year education veteran Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Amy Moore (cognitive psychologist and ADHD mom) and Sandy Zamalis (cognitive skills specialist and former homeschool mom) from Lea
Ep. 104 - Homeschool Mom Burnout Recovery: Soul Care vs. Self Care // Debra Fileta
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 life is something we give, not something we get to have.In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with licensed professional counselor, author, and homeschool mom of four, Debra Fileta, to unpack why so many of us ar
Ep. 103 - Creating Your Schedule & Finding Socialization // How to Start Homeschooling (Part 3/3)
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 homeschool schedule that works and getting confident about the socialization question.🟢 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler's RoadmapYour step-by-step companion to this entire series — all 8 steps, every link, episode p
Ep. 102 - Finding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources // How to Start Homeschooling (Part 2/3)
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: deschooling, dreaming with your kids, and how to choose homeschool curriculum without wasting money or burning out.🟢 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler’s RoadmapYour free step-by-step companion to this whole journey — all 8
Ep. 101 - How to Start Homeschooling: Homeschool Laws & Choosing Your Style (Part 1/3)
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, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — with over 20 years in education — gives you three clear steps so you know exactly where to begin.📥 FREE DOWNLOAD: New Homeschooler's RoadmapAll 8 steps, all the links, episode playlist
Ep. 100 - The Big 100: Turning the Tables with My Inner Circle
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, she's joined by Marni, Denise, and longtime friend Jessie for a girls' night style conversation. No fancy agenda, just real talk. They share powerful mom transformation stories from inside Thrive, turn the tables
Ep. 99 - The $40 Billion Youth Sports Machine // Jonathan Carone
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 slowly shifted from play to pressure. What used to be backyard games and simple fun has turned into rankings, money, identity, and adult expectations kids were never meant to carry.This episode is not about blaming
Ep. 98 - Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O’Tool
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 only time that feels like ours. But what if the things we think are recharging us are actually making us more exhausted? In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Toole, a neuroscientist and homeschool
Ep. 97 - The Belief That Nearly Broke My Homeschool // Behind the Screen (Part 6/6)
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 thought homeschooling would be easy. She had the credentials and experience. What she didn't have was support. And it nearly cost her everything.She explores the hidden cost of going it alone and the one belief holdin
Ep. 96 - The Grief that Comes with Growth // Behind the Screen (Part 5/6)
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 disappears, and a simplicity you didn't know to treasure until it was gone.In this raw and reflective episode, Christy-Faith opens up about the hidden cost of stepping into purpose. She shares what it's really like to carry
Ep. 95 - The Two Times I Almost Walked Away From My Faith // Behind the Screen (Part 4/6)
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 the two seasons I almost walked away from my faith completely. One was intellectual—I couldn't make the pieces fit anymore. The other was heartbreak so crushing I thought God was being cruel.I'll tell you what those
Ep. 94 - Did I Misread the Bible on Parenting? My Journey Back Through Scripture // Behind the Screen (Part 3/6)
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 conversation, Christy-Faith shares the story she’s never fully told—the moment she realized the parenting method she believed was “biblical” was actually building fear, walls, and distance with her child. What follow
Ep. 93 - Church Hurts: The Cost of Staying Too Long in a Toxic Community // Behind the Screen (Part 2/6)
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 family?In this raw and vulnerable episode, Christy-Faith shares the story she’s held close for years—the painful season when her family had to leave their church, their friend group, and their entire social world beh
Ep. 92 - Behind the Screen: Part 1/6 - A Real Homeschool Day at My House (nobody's winning awards)
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 real parts of her life: the mess, the fear, the mistakes, the burnout and why she can’t keep showing up as a two-dimensional version of herself. This is the start of her Behind the Screen series, where she shares wh
Ep. 91 - The Secret to Making Childhood Memories
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 remember it?In this freeing and research-backed episode, Christy-Faith uncovers what kids truly remember about their childhood holidays (and what they don’t). Through the science of memory and emotion, she reveals why th
Ep. 90 - You Can Start Homeschooling Anytime: Here’s Exactly How
Where Do I Even Begin? How to Start Homeschooling Mid-Year with ConfidenceIf your child’s light is dimming at school and you know it’s time for a change, this episode is your lifeline.In this compassionate and practical guide, Christy-Faith walks you step-by-step through how to start homeschooling in the middle of the school year without panic, perfectionism, or overwhelm. You’ll discover
Ep. 89 - Why People Get Weird When You Say You Homeschool (and How to Handle It Gracefully)
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 announcing “We homeschool” turns into a social experiment. From the grocery store to family gatherings, she explains the psychology behind other people’s awkward reactions and how to stay confident, calm, and kind thr
Ep. 88 - The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don’t Care About Anymore
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 mom edition. From shrugging off comparison to redefining “normal,” she shares five things homeschool moms simply don’t care about anymore — and why that’s something to celebrate. After all, homeschooling isn’t abo
Ep. 87 - Homeschool, Healing, and a Six Figure Business; Jake's Story of Resilience and Redemption
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 from ashes.From growing up in a turbulent, narcissistic household to building a thriving six-figure tie-dye brand with more than 325,000 followers, Jake opens up about the reality of his upbringing, the healing power
Ep. 86 - When Safety Becomes the Breaking Point: Why So Many Parents Are Choosing Homeschooling
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, Christy-Faith addresses the fear every parent feels but few talk about out loud: the fear that school is no longer the safest place for our children. From the rise in school shootings to silent threats like bullying
Ep. 85 - They're Coming For Your Parental Rights - Here's What You Need To Know
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 examples of governments undermining family bonds, she reveals how quickly parental rights can erode when lawmakers overreach.You’ll hear why secure attachment to parents is critical for healthy child development, w
Ep. 84 - Shielding or Sharing? Talking to Children About Charlie Kirk and the News
“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 enough truth to prepare them for reality?In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the hard questions parents are facing in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. From toddlers to teens, she shares age-appropriate ways to re
Ep. 83 - Underemployment Student Debt and the Homeschool Advantage
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 more than half of recent graduates underemployed and working jobs that don’t even require their degree, she pulls back the curtain on a system that promised stability but delivered stress, debt, and disappointment.Th
Ep. 82 - How Long Should a Homeschool Day Really Be?
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 eye-opening and freeing episode, Christy-Faith unpacks where the “8-hour school day” came from (spoiler: it’s not about kids at all) and why it doesn’t make sense for homeschool families. Instead, she shares practical wa
Ep. 81 - Homeschooling Preschool: How To Get The Most Out Of The Early Years
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 Eggers to challenge the myth that “real” learning only happens at a desk. With decades of experience as a teacher, administrator, and author of The Homegrown Preschooler and A Year of Playing Skillfully, Kathy reveal
Ep. 80 - Are Homeschool Moms More Patient?
"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 here’s the truth: no one starts homeschooling with angelic levels of patience. If anything, homeschooling is the fast track to realizing just how impatient you really are.In this episode, Christy-Faith pulls back the c
Ep. 79 - Homeschooling: The Miracle Solution of Families of Kids With Special Needs
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 needs children hear: “Leave it to the professionals.” After years of reading IEPs, working with families, and watching the system fail kids again and again, she delivers a bold message that parents are the real exper
Ep. 78 - Avoiding First-Week Overwhelm In Your Homeschool
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 guide” for starting the homeschool year with confidence, connection, and calm. If you’ve ever sprinted into the school year with high expectations and ended up exhausted, overwhelmed, and second-guessing yourself, this
Ep. 77 - Zan Tyler: The Homeschool Pioneer Who Faced Jail For Her Kids
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 and most courageous voices in the homeschool movement. Back in 1984, Zan’s decision to homeschool wasn’t just unconventional. It was illegal. She faced rejection, loneliness, social exile, and even threats of jail
Ep. 76 - Reclaiming Your Teen in a Peer-Obsessed World
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 bond: peer orientation.Drawing from the parenting classic Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld, she explains how teens today are being emotionally pulled away from their parents and reattached
Ep. 75 - Three Phrases I'll Never Say To My Kids Again And Why
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 phrases—like “just do your best” or “how dare you talk to me like that”—were quietly doing more harm than good.In this raw, relatable episode, Christy-Faith opens up about the language she’s let go of in her parenti
Ep. 74 - Public Schools Are Lowering the Bar—Is Homeschooling the Answer?
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 school district considering 21% a passing grade—and calling it “equity.”She breaks down what’s really going on behind these grading changes, how they affect families across the country (not just in San Francisco), and w
Ep. 73 - Why Homeschooling High School Isn't As Scary As It Seems
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 mitosis and you blinked. Am I really supposed to teach all of this?In this reassuring and practical episode, Christy-Faith takes on one of the most misunderstood stages in homeschooling: the upper years. If the idea of
Ep. 72 - Tips To Make Your Kids More Independent In Homeschooling
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 dives into one of the most common struggles in homeschool life—kids who won’t work independently. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only thing standing between your child and productivity, this one’s for you.Spoi
Ep. 71 - Does Homeschooling Shelter Your Kids Too Much?
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, Christy-Faith takes a brave look at the myth that homeschooling is an overprotective, fear-based choice. From rising mental health risks to school culture realities, she lays out the truth most people are too afraid to say o
Ep 70 - What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool Curriculum
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 curriculum?But what if that’s the wrong question entirely?In this empowering episode, Christy-Faith unpacks the real reason so many homeschool moms get stuck in the curriculum trap—and what to do instead. If you’ve ever fe
Ep. 69 - Behind The Scenes of Thrive Homeschool Community
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 and Bekah, who share their unfiltered experiences—from that first hesitant step into homeschooling to the incredible support and growth they’ve found along the way.Whether you’re a new homeschool mom curious about
Ep 68 - 4 Homeschool MISTAKES You're Probably Making That STEAL Your Joy
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 that joy. In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the four biggest homeschool joy stealers—and equips you with practical strategies to reclaim your peace, confidence, and love of learning at home.You are enough. Your
Ep. 67 - How to Teach Critical Thinking in Your Homeschool
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 homeschool dad Dr. Renton Rathbun. They’ll unpack what critical thinking really is, why it’s in such short supply, and how we as homeschool parents can train our kids to pursue truth, not just memorize facts.If yo
Ep. 66 - The Biggest Myths About Homeschool Socialization
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 homeschoolers face.In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the socialization myth head-on. From the roots of this cultural fear to what the research actually says, you'll get equipped with truth, confidence, and a new way
Ep. 65 - Homeschooling with Anxiety or Depression: Is It Still Possible?
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, Christy-Faith sits down with licensed therapist and homeschool mom Stephanie Combs to tackle this difficult—but important—question.Whether you’re just starting out or you’re in the thick of it, this episode is for eve
Ep. 64 - Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How To Make It Manageable
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 doesn’t take much to feel stretched thin. In this episode, Christy-Faith opens up about shiny object syndrome, curriculum overload, and the quiet guilt that creeps in when homeschooling starts to feel more like a burde
Ep. 63 - How to Raise Strong Readers with Spencer Russell
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 Russell, award-winning educator and founder of Toddlers Can Read, to talk about how early literacy is simpler (and more doable) than most parents realize.We’ll break down the science of reading, bust myths about toddler
Ep. 62 - Screens in the Homeschool: What’s Too Much?
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 digital distractions are everywhere. From toddler YouTube loops to teens in full dopamine withdrawal, she lays out how screens are reshaping attention, behavior, and connection—and what we can actually do about it
Ep. 61 - Are Schools Killing a Love of Learning?
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 the curtain on how the traditional school model—from public to private to charter—was never built to spark a love of learning.We’ll talk about why school choice often means choosing between versions of the same outd
Ep. 60 - Homeschooling Without a Co-Op: 8 Ways to Find Connection
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 join a co-op just to prove your homeschool is “socialized,” this episode is for you.In this episode, Christy-Faith unpacks the truth about co-ops, socialization, and what real community looks like. You’ll walk away wi
Ep. 59 - Balancing Work and Homeschooling: 3 Life-Saving Strategies
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 life. Learn how to focus on what matters most, build systems that work, and find peace in the mess. You can homeschool and work without losing your mind. Let’s talk about how.The Christy-Faith Show | EP. 59 🛠️ LI
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