Episodios

  • Biblical Wisdom for Raising a Child with Autism with Johanna Pressley | Ep 38
    Feb 27 2026

    Johanna Pressley joins us on the Homeschool Mom Podcast to share her wisdom on the topic of autism in children. In this episode she provides biblical insights and tools for supporting children with autism. Johanna emphasizes viewing children as image bearers of God, discerning behavior causes, and creatively applying Scripture. She offers practical strategies for parents to align their parenting with biblical principles, fostering growth and hope in their children with autistic traits. Show notes for this episode.


    Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at ⁠JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.⁠


    Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠ or visit her website at ⁠JanelleKnutson.com.

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    31 m
  • Helping Kids Navigate Anxiety & Fear with Rick Witmer | Ep 37
    Feb 20 2026

    In today's fast-paced world, children face unprecedented levels of fear, anxiety, and worry. As moms, it’s essential to understand the root causes of these emotions and how we can guide our children toward peace using biblical principles. Listen as Rick Witmer shares about his new book, Walking with God When I'm Afraid, and gives us practical advice for addressing fear and anxiety in young hearts.


    Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.


    Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on Instagram and YouTube or visit her website at JanelleKnutson.com.

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  • Homeschool Q&A | Ep 36
    Feb 13 2026

    Show notes for this episode can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.

    In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, Janelle Knutson addresses various questions from listeners regarding homeschooling, particularly focusing on curriculum choices, resources for high school students, and approaches to standardized testing. She shares her insights on BJU Press curriculum, recommends Bible study resources for high schoolers, and discusses the importance of foundational skills in kindergarten. Additionally, she compares two high school history curriculums, Generations History and Notgrass History, highlighting their unique features.


    Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ or visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠JanelleKnutson.com⁠⁠

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    34 m
  • Should Christians Practice Yoga? | Ep 35
    Jan 30 2026

    Let's apply six principles from Scripture to the practice of yoga. The show notes for this episode is packed with additional resources and all the Scripture references mentioned in this episode. ⁠Find the show notes for this episode here.⁠


    Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ or visit her website at ⁠⁠JanelleKnutson.com⁠⁠


    Are there topics you'd like to see covered on the Homeschool Mom Podcast? Email your questions and topic ideas to podcast@JanelleKnutson.com

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    22 m
  • Help! My Homeschooled Teen Wants to Attend Public School | Ep 34
    Jan 23 2026

    Does your homeschooled teen want to attend public school? Are you unsure about how to handle the situation? Well, that is what we are going to tackle on today’s episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, where biblical truth informs our everyday lives as homeschool moms.

    In this episode, we are going to discuss four things that parents can do to navigate this situation with their teen in a God-honoring way.

    Make sure to check this episode's show notes for helpful resources for teens and parents!


    Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.


    Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on Instagram and YouTube or visit her website at JanelleKnutson.com


    Are there topics you'd like to see covered on the Homeschool Mom Podcast? Email your questions and topic ideas to podcast@JanelleKnutson.com

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    20 m
  • Year-Round Homeschooling Pros and Cons | Ep 33
    Jan 16 2026

    In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, we are discussing the pros and cons of homeschooling year-round so you can determine if it would work well for your family.


    Show notes for each episode can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.


    Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven children for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still to educate at home. Janelle's desire is to encourage moms with the truth of God's Word. Find her at JanelleKnutson.com or on YouTube and Instagram.

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    11 m
  • Helping Kids Deal with Sibling Distractions | Ep 32
    Jan 9 2026

    In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, we look at ways we can help our older children deal with sibling distractions while homeschooling. I share tips and encouragement for the mom struggling to juggle homeschooling older kids with younger ones underfoot.

    Show notes for each episode can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast


    Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on Instagram and YouTube or visit her website at JanelleKnutson.com

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    13 m
  • Homeschool Mom, Are You Lonely? Ep 31
    Oct 29 2025

    In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, I'm sharing three ways you can find encouragement and fellowship as a homeschool mom. I know from experience that homeschooling can often leave us weary, discouraged, and isolated but it doesn't have to stay that way! Listen to this episode for some encouragement.

    Show notes for each episode can be found here.

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