Podcast Transcript: So today is another unscripted episode. I said in the previous one that I would share about our random Wednesday, sharing what we did that day. It’s been really helpful to me throughout our homeschooling education, to hear how other families spend their weeks, how they decide what to do day to day,… Continue reading

Reader note: I did not write today’s episode ahead of time so below is the transcript. Listening to this episode may be more engaging than reading! Transcript: Today on the podcast I’m trying something different. I am stepping way out on a limb for my comfort zone and trying to record a podcast that I… Continue reading

My mom keeps prompting me to tell people about my blog/podcast. Of course I feel loved by how proud she is of me, but something keeps holding me back from sharing this new endeavor. It feels a bit like I’m coming out—revealing a lifestyle choice that is often misunderstood and frowned upon. And sharing it… Continue reading

When I first started trying to find other Christians who unschooled, I found several posts and podcasts that asked the question, “Can Christians unschool?” or mentioned that the phrase sounded like an oxymoron. The question didn’t confuse me, but it did trouble me. What part of the gospel says anything about how we educate our… Continue reading

I’m always hesitant to share my concerns regarding our current education system knowing that I have friends who are teachers and friends who rely on public education out of necessity. I don’t have answers for society as a whole, and I would never claim that our family’s path should be everyone’s path. But I do… Continue reading

Well I had plans to make this episode a bit more light-hearted than the previous episode on the legality of unschooling, but something happened in my world that motivated me to talk about something important.  My brother is attending a funeral this afternoon. Some close friends of his unexpectedly lost their 5 year old son… Continue reading

Today I’d like to wade a bit into the legal side of schooling. I am no legal expert but as a follower of Jesus I of course want to respect and follow the laws of the government where I live. Our family lives in the United States of America in the state of Georgia. This… Continue reading

So what is unschooling? My short answer when I’m out and about is that my kids learn what they want, how they want.  What does that mean more specifically? I don’t have a set curriculum for them. They are free to learn about whatever interests them through whatever resources we can find: books, the internet,… Continue reading

I thought it might be helpful for me to explain the title of my blog/podcast: “Enjoy and Bless.” Once again, inspiration came from efforts to learn how to declutter and organize my house!  I was working through the workbook “Organized Simplicity” by Tsh Oxenreider where she challenges the reader to articulate their motivation for decluttering… Continue reading

Creating the podcast I want to listen to: Short reflections on Unschooling as a Follower of Jesus Continue reading