315: Trusting God and Homeschooling Through Unexpected Difficulties
From Homeschool Made Simple by Homeschool Made Simple
May 6, 2026 · 24 min · Season 6 · Episode 315
About this episode
Rachel Winchester and Becca Goodpaster discuss how to navigate homeschooling during difficult times, emphasizing faith and community support.
How do you continue homeschooling when life gets hard? Rachel Winchester sits down with Becca Goodpaster to share her family’s journey through unemployment and transition. They prioritized family, leaned on the Lord, and were willing to share their struggles with their community, who helped tremendously. If you’re experiencing a crisis or change, this episode offers hope and practical wisdom for resiliency and perseverance! RESOURCES + Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping! +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year! +Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid! CONNECT Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest EPISODE LINKS Try CTCMath-Half Price Discount Mentioned in this episode: Pick up the book, For The Bible Tells Me So, wherever books are sold, or visit this link to learn how to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway Plus account. For The Bible Tells Me So
People in this episode
Host: Rachel Winchester
Guest: Becca Goodpaster
Topics covered
- homeschooling
- faith
- resilience
- family support
- crisis management
Keywords
- homeschooling
- unexpected difficulties
- family
- faith
- resilience
- community support
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Homeschool Made Simple
Products: CTCMath
Books & works: For The Bible Tells Me So
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