In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Jake, a homeschool graduate, artist, and entrepreneur whose story proves that beauty really can rise from ashes.
From growing up in a turbulent, narcissistic household to building a thriving six-figure tie-dye brand with more than 325,000 followers, Jake opens up about the reality of his upbringing, the healing power of homeschooling, and the resilience it takes to rebuild from trauma.
You’ll hear why homeschooling became a lifeline for Jake and his mom, how individualized learning helped him find purpose and creativity, and what it means to heal generational wounds while holding on to faith, humor, and hope.
Because sometimes the most powerful education doesn’t happen in a classroom; it happens in the quiet strength of a family choosing freedom, healing, and redemption.
The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 87
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Free Homeschooling Resources
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Thrive Homeschool Community
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Christy-Faith’s List
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Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
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👀 REFERENCES IN EPISODE
Jake’s Tie-Dye Shop – Handmade clothing and content from Jake himself
🔗 https://jakestiedye.com
Thrive Homeschool Community Mentorship Program – Support for moms navigating hard family situations
🔗 https://christy-faith.com/thrive
Book Recommendation: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – On healing from trauma
🔗 https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score
🎧 SHOW RECAP
✅ Jake’s journey from an abusive home to a thriving creative business
✅ How homeschooling became a safe haven and foundation for self-discovery
✅ Why individualized education can nurture entrepreneurial thinking
✅ The role of parental honesty and healing after narcissistic abuse
✅ Encouragement for moms facing toxic marriages and feeling alone
✅ A reminder that mistakes and healing can coexist—and families can recover
If you’ve ever wondered whether homeschooling can thrive even in broken circumstances, this episode is living proof. Healing is possible, families can rebuild, and the next generation can rise brighter than ever.
📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear that there’s beauty in the ashes.
💬 What’s one way you’re bringing healing and freedom into your family’s story? Share your thoughts in the comments.