The Christy-Faith Show

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 gaps, toddlers underfoot, and how to stop doing it all yourself.🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendationsIn this episode, you'll learn:How working moms make homeschooling work — and why "sourcing" is the real secretHow to choose curriculum strategically so you're not teaching every subject yourselfWhy kids need structure (backed by 70 years of child psychology research) and what it actually looks likeHow to handle naysayers and skeptics who question your homeschool decisionHow to teach history in a way kids love — spines, living books, and picture books explainedWhat to do if your child is behind in reading or has a suspected learning disabilityHow to manage homeschooling when you have toddlers in the houseWhy the Christy-Faith List is the homeschool resource you didn't know you neededSponsors:BJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 View SamplesCTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Free Trial | Purchase (50% off)Summit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 View Health Plans & SavingsResources mentioned:5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder — Free quiz to discover your homeschool style or pedagogyHow to Homeschool Guide — Free 26-page ebook: 6 steps to get started and launchFree Sample Homeschool Schedules — Preschool through high schoolFree Curriculum Comparison ChartFree Curriculum Recommendations Download — Christy-Faith's fail-proof subject-by-subject listThe Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses, doctors, and providersThrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool momsConnect with Christy-Faith:Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction & Summer Help Desk Series (01:45) - Meet Christy-Faith & Free Resources Overview (04:00) - Free Resources: Style Finder, How to Homeschool Guide & More (06:00) - Working Moms & Homeschooling: How to Make It Work (08:10) - How to Teach History with Living Books & Spines (09:00) - New Homeschoolers: Where to Start (11:30) - Why Kids Need Structure (What the Research Says) (15:20) - The Christy-Faith List: Find Providers Who Get You (15:30) - Curriculum Recommendations Download (18:00) - Handling Naysayers & Building Your Support Tribe (19:30) - Daily Schedules, Habit Stacking & Chores (22:00) - When Other Homeschool Moms Judge Your Choices (24:00) - Teaching History Across Age Gaps (27:00) - Spines, Living Books & How to Use Both (28:00) - Reading Disabilities, Dyslexia & When to Seek Help (32:00) - Homeschooling with Toddlers in the House (35:20) - Multisensory Curriculum & Final Questions (36:20) - Closing Encouragement

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 are running on empty and what it actually looks like to care for our souls, not just our schedules. 🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling ResourcesFind everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:Free How to Homeschool GuideFree 5-Minute Homeschool Style FinderFree Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling AdventureFree Sample Homeschool Schedules👉 https://christy-faith.com/linksThrive Homeschool CommunityJoin Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive The Christy-Faith List A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System( Includes an entire chapter on deschooling—the step you can’t skip!)👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 🎙️ SHOW SPONSORSBJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade levelFind the perfect fit for your homeschool:👉 Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing—all done for you!Start your free trial today:👉 Visit https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CFTrue North Academy✔ Flexible Learning Options for Grades 6-12: Live, online classes or self-paced courses✔ Future-Ready Programs: Dual Degree and Tech & Trades Diplomas ✔ Faith-Friendly Excellence: Small class sizes, real-world skills, and teachers who share your values.👉 Visit https://truenorthhomeschool.academy to explore courses and enroll today!LearningRx✔ Cognitive skills training that helps with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges✔ 35+ years of proven results and research-backed methodsUse code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment👉 https://learningrx.com 🌟 SPECIAL GUEST Debra Fileta👉 https://debrafileta.com 📖 Soul Care by Debra Fileta 📖 People Skills by Debra Fileta (releases February 17) OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀Episode 88: The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/Episode 98: Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O'Tool🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschool-mom-burnout-what-your-brain-actually-needs-to-recover-dr-joe-otool/ Episode 100: 100 Episodes! Girls' Night with the Inner Circle🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/100-episodes-girls-night-with-the-inner-circle/ 🎧 SHOW RECAP✅ Why burnout isn't a scheduling problem, it's a belief system problem ✅ The three personality types most prone to self-neglect✅ How "soul care" goes deeper than self-care: addressing roots, not just symptoms ✅ The idol of productivity and why homeschool moms struggle to rest ✅ Concentrate and eliminate: the phrase that can change how you approach your calling, marriage, and homeschool This episode is an invitation to stop and remember that Jesus was talking to moms too when He said, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.💬 Which of the three personality types resonated with you? We'd love to hear from you!The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 104

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 steps, all the links, plus episode playlists organized by your biggest worries. Save it to your desktop — it’s your command center.In this episode, you’ll learn:What deschooling is (and why it’s NOT the same as unschooling)Why skipping deschooling leads to burnout and curriculum regretHow to dream with your kids before you buy anythingThe difference between all-in-one and subject-by-subject curriculumKey tips for buying curriculum without regretsChristy-Faith’s free Curriculum Recommendations (zero paid placements)Sponsors:BJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool CurriculumCTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Free Trial👉 PurchaseLearningRx✔ Backed by 35 years of research✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50Summit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 View Health Plans & SavingsResources Mentioned:New Homeschooler’s Roadmap — free step-by-step companion to this series20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder QuizFree Curriculum RecommendationsHomeschool Rising — Chapter 12 on deschoolingThrive Homeschool CommunityThe Christy-Faith ListOther episodes for you:Episode 101: How to Start Homeschooling Part 1What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool CurriculumDo You Meet the Qualifications for Homeschooling?Connect with Christy-Faith:Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok — @christy_faithWebsiteHomeschool Rising — my book⭐ New to the series? Start with Episode 101 (Part 1/3) first — the steps build on each other. (00:00) - Welcome & Series Overview (08:55) - Step 4: Deschooling — What It Is and Why It Matters (16:07) - Step 5: Dreaming With Your Kids Before You Build Your Homeschool (20:06) - Step 6: How to Choose Homeschool Curriculum Without Wasting Money (26:35) - Recap & What's Coming in Episode 3

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 so the guests interview Christy-Faith, and answer listener questions about everything from her homeschool schedule to how she nurtures her marriage while running a business.Pull up a chair, grab your coffee (or that load of laundry), and hang out with them. This one's personal and a whole lot of fun.🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling Resources Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey: Free How to Homeschool Guide Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure Free Sample Homeschool Schedules 👉 https://christy-faith.com/linksThrive Homeschool Community Join Christy-Faith's online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family, plus access the masterclass on socialization! 👉 https://christy-faith.com/thriveChristy-Faith's List A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges: 👉 https://christy-faiths-list.comChristy-Faith's Latest Book! 📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System (Includes an entire chapter on deschooling, the step you can't skip!) 👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising🎙️ SHOW SPONSORSBJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level Find the perfect fit for your homeschool: 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christyCTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing—all done for you! Start your free trial today: 👉 https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CFTrue North Academy ✔ Flexible Learning Options for Grades 6-12: Live, online classes or self-paced courses ✔ Future-Ready Programs: Dual Degree and Tech & Trades Diplomas ✔ Faith-Friendly Excellence: Small class sizes, real-world skills, and teachers who share your values. 👉 https://truenorthhomeschool.academyLearningRx ✔ Cognitive skills training that helps with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges ✔ 35+ years of proven results and research-backed methods Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment 👉 https://learningrx.comOTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀Episode 88: The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/ Episode 89: Why People Get Weird When You Say You Homeschool (and How to Handle It Gracefully) 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/why-people-get-weird-when-you-say-you-homeschool-and-how-to-handle-it-gracefully/ Episode 98: Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O'Tool🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschool-mom-burnout-what-your-brain-actually-needs-to-recover-dr-joe-otool/ 🎧 SHOW RECAP✅ Meet the panel: Marnie, Denise (Thrive mentors), and Jesse (Christy's first homeschool friend) ✅ How to praise kids ✅ Why Christy schedules her self-care and what fills her cup ✅ How she and Scott nurture their marriage after 26 years ✅ Rapid fire fun: coffee orders, guilty pleasure TV, and weird food combos ✅ Christy's biggest epiphany this year✅ Plus, "the hill she'll die on"Whether you've been here since the beginning or you're just discovering this community, this episode is a celebration of YOU—the moms who show up, do the hard work, and keep going.📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs to know she's not alone on this homeschool journey.💬 What's your favorite memory from the last 100 episodes? Drop a comment—we'd love to hear from you!The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 100

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 success story, to unpack the difference between true rest and just escaping. If you're running on empty no matter how much "rest" you get, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about recharging.🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling ResourcesFind everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:Free How to Homeschool GuideFree 5-Minute Homeschool Style FinderFree Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling AdventureFree Sample Homeschool Schedules👉 https://christy-faith.com/linksThrive Homeschool CommunityJoin Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive Christy-Faith’s List A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com Christy-Faith’s Book📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 🎙️ SHOW SPONSORSBJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family’s needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade levelFind the perfect fit for your homeschool: 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing—all done for you!Start your free trial today: 👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF Summit HealthshareHealthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance✔ Keep your doctors✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs👉 https://summithealthshare.com/cf🌟 SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Joe O’TooleClinic website: www.lifestreamclinic.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/LifestreamClinic/ The Stinks Book: https://amzn.to/46DwcR5 OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀Episode 64 | Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How To Make It Manageable 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/overwhelmed-by-homeschooling-how-to-make-it-manageable/Episode 65 | Homeschooling with Anxiety or Depression: Is It Still Possible? // Stephanie Combs 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschooling-with-anxiety-or-depression-is-it-still-possible/Episode 80 | Are Homeschool Moms More Patient? 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-homeschool-moms-more-patient/🎧 SHOW RECAP✅ The brain science behind why scrolling and binge-watching are NOT rest—they're escape and numbing, not recovery✅ Rest vs. sleep vs. Sabbath rest: why most exhausted moms are confusing all three✅ Why your brain can't actually multitask (it's called task switching—and it's draining your mental energy)✅ How to schedule true rest when your to-do list never ends—even in the busiest seasons of motherhood✅ The #1 modifiable risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline—and why rest isn't optionalIf you've been running on empty, convincing yourself that late-night scrolling is "me time," this conversation will change how you think about rest, recovery, and what your brain actually needs to recharge.📌 If this episode hit home- like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow homeschool mom who's been running on fumes. 💬 Be honest—what's your go-to "escape" at the end of the day? Scrolling? Netflix? Something else? Drop it in the comments. No judgment here.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 98