Maggie Allyn is a homeschool mom who is passionate about reading aloud with her kids. You'll love hearing her chat with Emilie about the amazing benefits of reading aloud - everything from academics to relationships. This is the perfect boost of encouragement to grab a great book and maybe even some hot cocoa and cozy up with your kiddos to read during the "winter blues" season of homeschooling. 00:00 Introduction Host Emilie Lunt welcomes Maggie Allyn, a homeschool mom of four, ...

This week Emilie chats with Morgan Palomo from Homebound Hearts. Morgan has a heart for all things motherhood and homeschooling. "Just let them play!" is a common refrain in the homeschool world when talking about preschool age kids, but what can moms do when that just isn't working? Morgan has ideas! If you're the mom of littles (or know anyone who is!), you won't want to miss this one. Learn more about Morgan at https://www.homeboundhearts.com/ and follow her on Ins...

Emilie is joined again by Charity Parenzin, a media producer, writer, actor and homeschool mom who founded a unique hybrid school in Missoula, MT. This week Charity shares about another topic she is passionate about: human trafficking. It's a tough topic, but don't miss this invaluable episode.To learn more about Ignite Creative School, visit https://ignitecreativeschool.com/faqTo learn about the America Unchained Project that Charity created, visit https://www.americaunchained.or...

Emilie is joined by Charity Parenzin, a media producer, writer, actor and homeschool mom who founded a unique hybrid school in Missoula, MT. You'll be so inspired as Charity shares the story of Ignite Creative School and encouraged by her wisdom as a mom and educator.To learn more about Ignite Creative School, visit:https://ignitecreativeschool.com/00:00 IntroductionHost Emilie Lunt welcomes Charity Parenzin, founder of Ignite Creative School, to share her journey from homeschooling mom...

Christina Carpenter is back for round two, this time to chat about the Bloom and Blossom Home Education Conference. Christina's love for motherhood and her sincere desire to minister to moms shines in this conversation - You won't want to miss it!Christina Carpenter is the founder of both Authentic Joy in the Journey and Bloom and Blossom Home Education Conference. As a home educating mother of four, she understands the complexities and challenges that life brings. She feels passionately abou...

This week Christina Carpenter joins Emilie for a heartfelt chat about homeschooling and mothering. You'll be encouraged by Christina's sweet perspective and passion for both. Christina Carpenter is the founder of both Authentic Joy in the Journey and Bloom and Blossom Home Education Conference. As a home educating mother of four, she understands the complexities and challenges that life brings. She feels passionately about developing a strong vision and mission for your home school and cura...

New Years Resolutions? Bible Reading Plans? Emilie and Jared chat about all of that and more and encourage you to stick around for our replay episode with Steve Lambert. It's the perfect time to remind yourself of what the "heart and soul" of your homeschool is. Happy New Year!BONUS REPLAY: What is the "Heart & Soul" (or the WHY) of your homeschool? For Christian parents, this answer will no doubt have a strong tie to their faith. Join Emilie Lunt and her special guest, Steve Lamber...

t's Christmas Eve and Emilie and Jared chat about all things Christmas. We wish you and your family all the best as we celebrate the birth of our Savior! BONUS REPLAY: Join Emilie and her guest, Abraham Hamilton III, as they discuss he and his wife's incredible decision to homeschool their children BEFORE they even had kids! Whether you're only beginning to think about homeschooling your own kids or if you've been at it for years, you'll be inspired by their story as well as the en...

Emilie is joined by her husband, Jared, this week to chat about a few things that happened in their family that made a big impact on their homeschooling. They hope this conversation will encourage you as you reflect on your own year!Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you! #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationr...

Alicia Hutchinson is back this week to talk about all things Christmas and especially the importance of allowing your traditions to grow alongside your kids as they get older. Learn more about Alicia's work at www.aliciahutchinson.com and connect with her on Instagram @overatalicias and @learningwell. Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you! #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducat...

Emilie is joined by Alicia Hutchinson, publisher of the Learning Well Journal, to chat about the importance of beauty in our homes and school. The Learning Well Journal is a beautiful magazine especially for homeschool moms. Learn more about Alicia's work at www.aliciahutchinson.com and connect with her on Instagram @overatalicias and @learningwell. Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you! ...

Lauren Bordeaux, one of the founders of HomeschoolHQ, joins Emilie to chat about being a cheerleader for homeschooling, finding great resources and community on the HomeschoolHQ app and they even talk a little bit about "road schooling". This is a fun conversation that you won't want to miss! Learn more about HomeschoolHQ at https://homeschoolhq.com/. Instagram: @homeschoolhqapp X and Facebook: @homeschoolhq HomeschoolHQ was founded by two homeschooling families who are pa...

Tim Barton, homeschool dad and the President of WallBuilders, joins Emilie for this special Thanksgiving episode of Heart & Soul Homeschool. The two chat about the true story of Thanksgiving and why it's so important that we make sure our kids understand our nation's history. Tim Barton is the President of WallBuilders and spends countless hours researching the truth of America’s founding and exposing the lies regarding our history that currently permeate our society. Tim’s ability to t...

Megan Rolofson is the Audio Drama Coordinator for Adventures in Odyssey at Focus on the Family. She joins Emilie to talk about the beloved radio drama: Adventures in Odyssey and how it can be a fantastic resource for homeschool families. To learn more about Adventures in Odyssey and to start your free trial membership to the Adventures in Odyssey Club, visit https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/homeschool/ Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emili...

This week Emilie chats with her great friend and mentor, Tim Goeglein. The two discuss everything from what it was like to work at the White House during the 2004 presidential election to the importance of mentoring to Tim's new book: Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream. Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. Formerly, he served as a special assistant to Preside...

This week, Lindsey Vroegindewey of Big Sky Life Books is back to chat favorite holiday books with Emilie. This is a fun one that might even help you get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Lindsey Vroegindewey is a mom, entrepreneur and the former Chief Clerk for the Montana House of Representatives. Through her online bookstore, Big Sky Life Books, she is dedicated to helping families build their home libraries with wholesome children’s books. To learn more about Lindsey and Big...

This week, Emilie is joined by Lindsey Vroegindewey: a mom, entrepreneur and the former Chief Clerk for the Montana House of Representatives. Through her online bookstore, Big Sky Life Books, she is dedicated to helping families build their home libraries with wholesome children’s books. To learn more about Lindsey and Big Sky Life Books, check out the online store at https://www.bigskylifebooks.com/ Lindsey is generously offering Heart & Soul Homeschool listeners 10% off their orders wi...

Chris Stigall is back for round 2 this week and the conversation turns to helpful ideas for Christian parents to help kids develop their own discernment when it comes to the news media. In the midst of a polarized political season, this conversation couldn’t come at a better time! To learn more about Chris and his work including his morning talk show on AM 990 in Philadelphia and the Chris Stigall Podcast visit https://chrisstigall.com/. He can also be found @chrisstigall on X a...

This week Emilie is joined by national conservative media personality, Chris Stigall. They discuss the challenges of our current media landscape and the importance of being discerning as we navigate the news as Christian parents. To learn more about Chris and his work including his morning talk show on AM 990 in Philadelphia and the Chris Stigall Podcast visit https://chrisstigall.com/ He can also be found @chrisstigall on X and @chrisstigallshow on Instagram. Have a quest...

Naked Apple Tribe Homeschool Co-op is a 2024 recipient of the Herzog Foundation's Excellence in Christian Education Awards Co-Op of the Year Award. This week, Emilie is joined by co-leaders Ashlee Sharrett and Le Niza Arellano. You’ll love hearing about the amazing vision God has given them to serve the homeschool families of Northern Virginia! Interested in starting a homeschool group? Check out HF Homeschool! https://hfschoolbox.com/ Learn more about Naked Apple Tribe: Faceboo...