Home Is Where The Truth Is
Parenting, homeschooling, trying to live a healthy, holy life...this mix can be gruelling! If we don't laugh, we'll cry. Well, never mind, I actually do cry quite a bit. But we laugh even more! Join us for some tips on teaching your kids the faith, and relatable stories so you can see that you're actually not doing so bad (compared to the Jemisons, at least).
Episodes
38 episodes
38 - WOULD YOU RATHER
Life without internet, scheduling conflicts, gulags, and inoculating your kids against the trans movement. We fit all that into one pithy conversation that seemed to flow rather nicely. Show NotesEpisode 38Publ...
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41:02
37 - RISKY BUSINESS
Generation Z is the most lonely, anxious, self-harming generation ever. This is directly linked to the phones in their pockets and the lack of good old-fashioned play. Drawing from two books that changed me as a parent, Mat and I discuss what k...
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36 - SUFFERING = RESILIENCY
In this episode, Maeve has to set the record straight...We are not lushes! We just drink a lot. It's hard not to while parenting in this suffering world. Find encouragement in the hard times and inspiration from two of the greatest women ever t...
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35 - BE BIG-SOULED
They're calling it the "Spirit of the Age," acedia. AKA Sloth, the deadliest of the seven deadly sins. The opposite of Sloth is magnanimity. Let's be magnanimous in all we do! Let's make sure our kids know the significance of Mass so we can com...
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34 - W.W.J.D
"At each mass, the curtain of time is torn in two and we are on Calvary with our Lord."--Arch Bishop Fulton Sheen. Mass is eternal worship...it's important that our kids know that. We chat about that.Also, our well-behaved homeschool ki...
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46:39
33 - HUMBLE PIE
Do you ever get exhausted managing "your brand" on your personal social media accounts? Our kids are inundated with messages telling them their worth is determined by frivolous things like beauty or how many followers they have. Where does HUMI...
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32 - COLLECTIVE ACTION
Like a long awaited party, we've been working our way through the readings in mass for the last three weeks to the ultimate Catholic hype verse--The Bread of Life Discourse! Holla! *Raises roof*. Listen in for ways to bring it home to our child...
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31 - NO REP!!
Does heavy parenting put you into a state of tonic immobility? Us too! Listen in for some other relatable parenting metaphors that will not only encourage you but hopefully make us all better parents and spouses. Also, don't waste the ...
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43:52
30 - HIS STORY
The world is watching one stage during the Summer 2024 Olympics, in which we are seeing just how blasphemous and backward humanity is. But don't lose hope. Listen in for some amazing stories of historical battles that the Lord had his hand in. ...
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Episode 30
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29 - FRONT LINES
Education is the front lines of the culture war in America. Government schools are pumping out droves of children who are lost, confused about their gender, and woefully insufficient in reading, writing, arithmetic, and critical thinking. Thank...
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28 - LOVE OTHERS
We've got a great idea for parents who want help igniting their teens' spiritual lives. Do you battle scrupulosity? (I sure do!) #catholicguiltAnd did y'all see the botched assassin? Those government school kids are so wei...
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Episode 28
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27 - BENEFITS OF HOMESCHOOLING
When you live in complete educational freedom, the learning never stops! Couple that with the continually growing, vast amount of resources, and you'll find yourself on a life-long family adventure. Listen in for some tips on some things that w...
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26 - HUMILITY AND WISDOM
In this episode, we discuss ways to increase in these two virtues, which most people, including ourselves, need. Also, we just got back from the Edison Kids Inc. Homeschool Convention! Well tell you what we learned from attending and speaking a...
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Episode 26
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25 - PLAY
Whether you're in the lazy days of summer, or the thick of the school year, your kids need to be playing! It's not only for the youngins, adults need it too. We all benefit from PLAY. In this episode, we'll tell you all about our summer vacatio...
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50:25
24 - HOME DATE
Self-care and quality time with your spouse are crucial aspects of parenting and homeschooling that too often get scratched off the white space on the calendar. Listen to our unique approach to date nights by creating a cozy, relaxing atm...
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Episode 24
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48:49
23 - FAMILY
God gave us the family unit, to strengthen, support, and raise up the next generation of believers. But have you considered how much richer your family life could be without the pressures of a strict school schedule or drama from too many peers...
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Episode 23
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22 - PARENT SUPER POWERS
Don't we all wish we had a parenting utility belt like Adam West's 1960s Batman? Holy Homeschool! God has given Moms and Dads lots of superpowers that, when combined with faith, will help our kids thrive. We discuss those, and one super tool we...
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35:55
21 - FPEA Homeschool Convention Highlights
Fresh from the largest homeschool convention in the country and on a homeschool high, Mat and Maeve talk highlights, hacks and Holy Spirit Moments. We also touch on the anxiety caused by schools and ways to foster good mental health for y...
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20 - Locked In
What are you doing to ensure you don't get fried to a crisp from non-stop parenting and homeschooling? Maeve and Mat discuss how to find that thing inside of you that will bring you (and your whole family) joy--especially when you use it to put...
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40:21
19 - Quit Allowing Schools to Groom Our Children
Maeve and Mat watched the free film American Groomer, and you guys are not going to believe what filth they're pushing on our children in school libraries across the nation. In this episode, we hope you find encouragement to fight the sex...
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46:36
18 - Adrenaline Rush
Have you had one lately? When you're parenting and home-educating, it can get pretty monotonous if you don't treat yourself to some heart-pounding fun. Maeve and Mat talk about date night, conventions, and big names on the homeschool scen...
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Episode 18
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49:01
17 - Multiple Intelligences
As they say in the hospital elevator, after the quirky laundry guy gets off, "It takes all kinds." Not just the kinds who can read with bull's eye comprehension or solve mathematical equations that leave one asking, "When will I ever use this?"...
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41:50
16 - The Importance of Creativity in Homeschooling
Who decides what's basic? Maeve figured out last week that basic is relative. So, listen in for some not-so-basic tips. We also discuss ways to keep creativity alive throughout your child's education and why that's essential in today's ed...
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51:25
15 - How to Homeschool with Passion Driven Learning
Passion-driven learning naturally makes children happier and more motivated to learn. It also alleviates homeschool pressures for parents. Another bonus: it will help your kids soar ahead of those who are stuck on the government school's protra...
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Episode 15
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14 - Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good
Do you constantly pour into your kids but are not seeing the fruit you'd hoped for? Or do you have goals that you're not achieving despite your hard work? It's easy to get discouraged on the long journey of parenting and home education. Listen ...
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Episode 14
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