One of my favorite and I’ve listened or looked into about every homeschool podcast available over the years. So much valuable information even if your homeschool style or approach is different.

Do you want a well thought out approach to homeschooling that is freeing yet beautiful? I love Carole and her wisdom!

Another fabulous episode! I thoroughly enjoyed it—and got much from it! Thank you JJ! 🙏🏻

I find so much encouragement & insight from this podcast! I love how this approach does work for our family of 8!

As a first time homeschool mom, Carole’s approach has brought so much freedom! Homeschool feels fun, simple, and sustainable - all pressure is off for me to overperform, which gives me energy to focus on the things that really matter: character, life skills, relationships, great books, faith, etc. 10/10 recommend this podcast and Carole’s seminars!

I’ve been following the show for quite some time and enjoyed it. However, the episode on August 4 about choosing local church concerned me and I feel like I need to unfollow it. With all respect, I disagree with the host’s view point about “choosing a church”. It appears to me that the reason we should be a part of the local church is because “it benefits our children and our family”. The host specifically said “our children is our priority. Choose a church that benefits our children and when they grow up you can go to whatever church you want…” This is a stab on my heart. Again, with all respect, I think this is idolizing our children and family. I understand this is a homeschooling podcast and our children’s spiritual growth matters. But when it comes to church life, I think we should approach it with great fear and trembling. Whereas in this episode, the host makes it sound like we should shop around according to our own tastes. I am hugely disappointed.

As a former homeschooler and mom of littles who can’t wait to homeschool my own kids, I love Carole’s podcast SO much! I have been going through and listening to every single one and have gained so much knowledge and such an appreciation for literature just by listening. My mom followed her approach with us and all the time reading together as a family was so precious. I love the interviews of former homeschoolers and especially love the episodes on “preschool”. Thank you Carole for continuing to make these episodes!!!

This is my favorite podcast out of all that I listen to. Covering a wide variety of topics, I always feel encouraged, empowered, and inspired to keep going after I listen. I’m so grateful for HMS-it has truly revolutionized my family in such a beautiful way.

Carole doesn’t just talk about curriculum and implementation. She talks about life, our Christian walk, other Christian figures, educational philosophies, relationships, parenting, marriage, and home education. She is funny, upbeat, real and poignant. This is a breath of fresh air with podcasts. I’ve finally met a kindred spirit in the homeschool podcast world. Thank you

I was really excited to give this a listen. I’m a homeschooler, who was directed to this podcast by a homeschool group. The first episode I listened to was interesting and helpful, with only glimpses of the host’s and guest’s faith. As I kept listening, it seemed that more and more of the episodes went towards not only Christianity, but evangelical Christianity that uses such problematic and old fashioned language and thinking. Homeschooling does not equal Christianity (!!!) and I’m tired of evangelical groups trying to claim this, “crunchiness”, homesteading, etc. You can be religious. You can not be religious. You can homeschool or not. Such a bummer this podcast can’t stick to the title and had to merge religion into the discussion. As the secular movement grows and gets louder within this educational philosophy, I’m looking forward to finding podcasts that can separate the two and stick to the topic!

Getting to the heart of homeschool. I rely on this podcast and the wisdom of Carol Joy Seid to speak life into our days in a practical and empowering way.

I appreciate the information about home schooling and the research

We are a Christian family with a four and two year-old. God has put it in my heart to keep my kids from preschool and since then we have decided to homeschool our children through their academic years. This show has been a good guide and offers concrete and simple advice and is a BLESSING.

I discovered Carole Joy Seid recently when she was a guest on another podcast. I’ve listened to her podcast every day and it has truly changed my outlook on so much. Truly thankful and blessed to have found her teachings and excited to see how my sweet 3 babies grow from her approach to school at home!

My grandfather, who is an avid reader and researcher, attended one of your seminars in the early 90’s and knew your approach to learning through rich literature was what our family needed. He immediately shared your resources as well as the idea of homeschooling with his 3 daughters, who had children nearing school age and who then decided to give it a try. I am one of the grandkids who benefited from that decision! Now, as a 2nd generation homeschool mom with 4 kids, I knew none of this information until a recent phone call with him and decided to look you up, doubtful I would find you. What a pleasant surprise to see that you still actively share wisdom and experience! Thank you, thank you for your voice and life’s work which has blessed our family for generations.

Every episode teaches, encourages, supports and delights. Thank you for creating a delightful podcast. I especially enjoy Carol’s helpful reviews and listings. God bless.

So thankful for Carole and her wisdom!! She is who inspired our family that homeschooling was the way!! Grateful for her wisdom and approach!!

Dear Carole, I am a thirteen year old boy who started homeschooling just this year. I’ve been to three private “Christian” schools and one classical charter school , and I must say that none of them hold a candle to your schooling theology. I’ve listened to many of your seminars such as the media one(I did it with my mom so I did not hear anything inappropriate), your food one and a couple others. I love what your doing and hope you keep sharing how to raise up kids who can think,read, and love God. God Bless.

As a homeschooling mother of 4, who is on year 12 of homeschooling, I needed encouragement. My oldest is graduating and I have one in preschool. 🫣 my two older kiddos are girls and our two little ones (prek and kinder) are boys. They are SO different and I just really needed encouragement with homeschooling my boys. Someone introduced me to Carole’s podcasts. I was so enthralled, I immediately listened to a seminar, more podcasts, bought books she recommended, etc. It was all I needed to be reminded that I can do this. And that we will do this, Lord willing, in a way that honors Him. I felt refreshed, encouraged, and like I had found my kindred spirit (no co-ops, take my guys into the church service with me, etc IYKYK) I’m just so thankful. We’ve since listened to the nutrition seminar and loved that also. I’ve been a curriculum junkie for 12 years and I feel so free being able to lay all Of that aside and just do what has always been my heart’s desire in the first place…snuggle up, read great books, teach my kids to work hard and serve well and love the Lord wholeheartedly. If we do this, we will have succeeded. Thanks Carole Joy Seid!

I was skeptical for a while but the more I’ve listened to this podcast and seen the research, I’m all in! This method is simple, research based, and the podcast is just such an invaluable resource.

I’m new to the better late than early philosophy and it’s a breath of fresh air! I’m very thankful for the way Carole articulates this method & the many tools & seminars she created to make homeschooling simply & inexpensively. I’m excited to start this new journey and see my children flourish. Her seminars are a great way to get connected with like minded people and get the colored read aloud lists that are gold! I’m always excited to share what I’m doing with others to shed light on not rushing education with children and this podcast. Thank you for all that you do!

Listening to this podcast is like a breath of fresh air. Carole Joy Seid is full of interesting information on author’s lives and how books came about. I feel like I’m in her living room having a conversation and learning so much. I’m in my 3rd year of homeschooling and I’ve been encouraged for how we’ve been doing and learning new ways of teaching.

Carole-Joy Seid offers a rich feast of ideas, stories, testimonies, and wisdom. This podcast is a sweet listen and provides beautiful encouragement!

I’m new to homeschool and find this podcast vital.

I’m a second generation homeschooler entering into my 5th year homeschooling my own children. Carole’s podcast came to me at just the right time. She really has helped me understand how simple it can be to homeschool well and still have fun. I’ve saved many episodes of this podcast for days when I need some refreshment or encouragement.

I greatly enjoy the ideas and valuable wisdom Carol shares through her podcast. I especially look forward to her interviews with families. With that, I was disappointed in the way that Ambleside Online was presented in episode 109. It seemed misrepresented as a program one “signs-up for” and the conversation of narration and reading were devoid of any discussion on the underlying principles of a CM education. It was also disheartening to hear what seemed to be the very specific and pointed discrediting of an all volunteer, arduously researched and developed labor of love by homeschool pioneers.

Carole has been a guide and inspiration to me for many years, and having this podcast as a weekly dose of her wisdom has blessed me.

I must subscribe to 20+ podcasts on homeschooling and this is the show that I find myself coming back to time and time again. So much wisdom and good advices for how to homeschool and parenting I especially love her book recommendations, not just for children but also for adults. This is an invaluable resource for Christian families that want to raise Godly children.

I attended my first Carole Joy Seid conference yesterday. I’ll be honest…..prior to when I signed up a month ago I had never even heard of her, even though I’ve been homeschooling for almost four years. What a joy to listen to her! She truly does make you feel like you can successfully homeschool your children without being run ragged. I just started listening to the podcasts and I can’t wait to make my way through every single one!

Carole’s podcast episodes are always encouraging and worth the 20+ minutes to listen to each and every week. She will edify the mom, the dad and child through her Biblical worldview from how to select the best books for your children to how to care for yourself, your marriage and family. Carole clearly has a heart for the Lord, but she is never preachy. In her gentle and sweet words, she will convict you on issues such as media, pornography or how to eat healthy. Spend time with Carole and you will never regret the time spent.

I have been listening to Carole’s podcast for about a year and it has been so encouraging to me! I have a 3 month old, 2.5 year old and 5 year old. I stay home full time with these precious gifts from God. While I love my role as mother and homemaker, it can be wearisome and lonely and Carole’s show brings interviews and education that refreshes my soul each week! We haven’t formally started our homeschool journey yet, but I’m able to implement so many principles and tips I learn from her content. I highly recommend taking a listen! You’ll leave wanting to share a cup of tea with Carole and her wonderful friends!

My family has been following Carole’s homeschooling methods since 2009. She has made this journey my family has been on an amazing experience. We have two kids in college and our youngest is a junior in high school. We still listen to all of these Homeschool Made Simple podcasts. Inspiring, filled with love, knowledge, wisdom, anointed and such a blessing are a few words that describe Carole’s podcast. Listen and you’ll enjoy a very special treat.

Every episode is like grabbing a coffee and sitting down with the momma who has travelled this path already. Her confidence in literature-based education bolsters my own. Her words, full of gentle wisdom, encourage and me spur me on to mother and educate my children day by day, to the glory of God!

I greatly appreciate Carole’s podcast. It is encouraging and refreshing for the soul. I am always able to glean wisdom from this podcast to implement in our homeschool. I am so grateful for this podcast!

I was encouraged a friend to find Carol and listen to her way of homeschooling this past fall. I bought access to a webinar then and my family and I have been blessed by learning from her. We have found freedom, joy and beauty that wasn’t there before. Thank you Carol!

Encouraging podcast that helps so much with planning and setting up homeschool in a stress free manner.

This is the homeschool podcast I’ve needed all along and I’m so grateful for the time Carole puts in to it! I send links to friends all the time, especially the episode about Raymond Moore/ Better Late than Early, as well as the Preschool episode. Carole is filled with wisdom, discernment, and always brings the most beautiful resources to us, including interviews with families who I can relate to, and who inspire me to homeschool simply. I hope to someday Carole in person. Thank you, thank you, thank you Carole for all you have done over the years to better the lives of our children and families! Blessings to you.

Finally, advice you can trust! Reading great books equals a great education. Listen to Carole, she knows what she’s talking about. I’m so happy to have found her. I’ve attended a few seminars and consulted with Carole over the past years. What she says works. Listening to her podcasts helps keep me steady and focused. What an encouragement!

As a homeschool mom of 3 under 5, I’m learning and feeling more encouraged by this podcast! I also love hearing the interviews with homeschooled graduates! Very inspiring! Thank you Carole!

What I love most about Carole’s podcast is Carole herself. She has been a faithful follower of Jesus for decades and I feel at ease heeding her advice for this reason. She selects excellent subjects to interview and always prioritizes topics most urgent to all of us aching to parent well, as we serve a God who does all things well. Thank you Carole.

Carole’s method of homeschooling saved us from completely giving up! Her seminars along with the podcast has transformed our family life and finally made homeschooling a joy instead of a heavy burden. I love her teaching on home education being integrated into our normal family life with reading aloud, learning together and working together as a family! She is truly a gift to the homeschool community!

I found out about Carole over 25 years ago and instantly became a "fan" and a client. My children are grown and having children of their own but I still listen to her podcast regularly because it's still helpful and encouraging to me as a supportive Oma! I recommend Carole and the podcast to every young mom that crosses my path!

Carole’s love for and support of homeschooling families is just beautiful. Her podcast is a breath of fresh air and inspiration! It helps me continue homeschooling with ongoing encouragement and new ideas. I highly recommend it to anyone homeschooling or even just considering homeschooling.

I love listening to Carole’s podcasts! She is an encouraging mentor to me & helps me focus on blessing my family through our homeschool <3

Carole is my mentor. She doesn’t know it yet, but she is. The wisdom and perspective she shares on her podcast and in her seminars is priceless. Looking into homeschool methods, I wanted a roadmap and a guide, and also something simple and flexible. I hadn’t found it, and upon hearing Carole speak, have finally found what I’ve been searching for. She is worth listening to again and again.

New to home schooling, I love Carole’s philosophy and guidance on learning. I am drawn to the simple, literature based approach she discusses.

I just discovered Carole Joy Seid’s show and courses and can’t get enough. I’ve added so many of her suggestions to our collection already. My family was never especially well-read so I’ve found her guidance on classic, character-building education priceless. Im so excited to discover more titles!

I really enjoy all the great podcasts that Carol has done. I feel like she is a friend. She is very soft spoken and always is encouraging. She has taught me about authors and illustrators. And as a mama of 7 , who love to read aloud, I can always get an encouraging word to continue to do so. Many blessings.

My wife and I will never forget May 4, 2013—the day we first heard Carole Joy Seid articulate her compelling educational philosophy. We were hooked, and have been ever since. This podcast is a wonderful way to understand her approach to schooling, reading aloud, working, serving, and more.

Carole has been a breath of fresh air to our lives! Homeschooling IS a lifestyle and her seminar has brought joy and a love for learning into our lives once again. I look forward to listening to every episode!