Podcast Episodes

Sometimes we know something in our lives needs to change, but knowing where to begin can feel almost as overwhelming as the work itself. Maybe it’s your marriage, your family, your church—or your homeschool. When something that was once strong is now in need of repair, the temptation can be to look at the whole...

What happens when children are given the freedom to explore, ask questions, and discover the world around them? For Rachael Yunis, the answer is more than academic success. It is an education shaped by curiosity, wonder, faith, and a lifelong love of learning. In a recent episode of “Let’s Talk Homeschool,” Davis Carman and Rachael...

If you’ve ever wondered whether a homeschool education holds up in the college admissions world, the short answer is: yes, and then some. Davis Carman sat down with Adam Kinnick, VP of Enrollment at New College of Florida, to talk through exactly what colleges are looking for, what homeschool families often overlook, and why now...

There’s a reason children are drawn to tide pools, captivated by caterpillars, and endlessly fascinated by the insects living beneath the surface of a backyard creek. Nature has always been one of God’s most generous teaching tools, and Eryn Lynum has built her work around helping families recognize that. Eryn is the author of “Rooted...

Homeschooling science can feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to. In a recent conversation on Let’s Talk Homeschool, Jeannie Fulbright, author of the Young Explorer series, dug into what it really looks like to teach science well at home. Spoiler: it’s less about flashy experiments and more about slowing down, diving deep, and learning...

There’s a moment every homeschool mom knows well—you’re standing in the kitchen, or at the beach, or somewhere completely ordinary, and suddenly your child asks a question you can’t answer. And for a split second, your stomach drops. Am I doing this right? Am I enough? I had the joy of chatting with Sherri Seligson...

Have you ever found yourself asking, What in the world is going on? Maybe things aren’t adding up the way you thought they would. You’ve done the right things, made the wise choices, trusted the process — and life still feels a little chaotic. You’re not alone. And you’re in good company with one of...

 There’s a moment most homeschool parents have — usually somewhere between “what curriculum should I buy?” and “what am I even doing?” — where the bigger question sneaks up on you: What is education actually for? Tessa Carman, daughter-in-law of Davis and Rachael Carman, has been sitting with that question since high school. A...

If you’ve ever sat across the kitchen table from a frustrated kiddo who’s convinced they’re “just not a math person,” you are not alone. Not even a little bit. And if you’re the mom who secretly agrees with them because math wasn’t exactly your strong suit either—well, this one’s for you. She’s One of Us...

David Nunnery, of Teach Them Diligently, shared the transformative power of thanksgiving and gratitude on the Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast. The discussion highlighted the profound impact these qualities can have, particularly within the context of homeschooling. This conversation offers encouragement and practical guidance to help families embrace gratitude in their daily lives. The Foundation of...