You started homeschooling for the freedom, joy, and connection it promised. But somewhere along the way, nagging kids, constant overwhelm, and endless worries started stealing that joy. In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the four biggest homeschool joy stealers—and equips you with practical strategies to reclaim your peace, confidence, and love of learning at home.

You are enough. Your homeschool can be a place of joy again.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 68

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Find inspiration and truth, including a chapter on finding joy in your homeschool:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

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BJU Press Homeschool
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CTC Math
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LearningRx
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Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set
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🎧 SHOW RECAP
Homeschooling is supposed to be joyful and freeing—so why does it sometimes feel like an uphill battle?

✅ The 4 biggest homeschool joy stealers—and why they show up
✅ How to handle nagging and complaining kids without constant frustration
✅ What to do when you feel like you’re always behind (and why it’s not true!)
✅ Simple, research-backed strategies to stop worry from ruling your days
✅ How to build the community you need—no matter where you live
✅ Why perfection isn’t the goal—and how grace can transform your homeschool

If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed, or discouraged, this episode is your reminder: your homeschool doesn’t have to stay stuck in stress. With the right mindset and tools, you can get back to the joy that made you choose this journey in the first place.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a homeschool mom who needs to remember that she is enough—and that joy is always within reach.

💬 What’s been the biggest joy stealer in your homeschool—and how are you working to reclaim that joy? Share it in the comments!

We live in a world full of opinions—but fewer people than ever know how to think. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with renowned professor, critical thinking expert, and homeschool dad Dr. Renton Rathbun. They’ll unpack what critical thinking really is, why it’s in such short supply, and how we as homeschool parents can train our kids to pursue truth, not just memorize facts.

If you want your child to learn how to think (not just what to think), this episode is for you.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 67

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive 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/thrive

Christy-Faith’s 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

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool

✔ Flexible curriculum options to fit your family’s needs

✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking integration

✔ Hands-on learning that engages kids at every level

Find the perfect curriculum fit for your homeschool:

👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math

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✔ Adaptive learning ensures your child builds 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

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Lovevery

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🎧 SHOW RECAP

Critical thinking isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a survival skill. But in an age of AI, digital shortcuts, and emotional reasoning, our kids are at risk of losing it before they even begin. In this episode, Christy-Faith and Renton Rathbun explore how homeschoolers can reclaim this lost art and raise a generation of thoughtful, discerning leaders.

✅ What critical thinking actually means (hint: it’s not “compare and contrast”)

✅ Why “feeling equals truth” is damaging our kids—and our culture

✅ How to help kids tether their beliefs to truth using a clear, simple framework

✅ The difference between being “sophisticated” and being a thinker

✅ Why your role as a parent—not a curriculum—is what truly builds this skill

✅ What to do when your child isn’t ready for higher-level thinking (yet)

You’ll leave with clarity, encouragement, and a powerful vision for how to raise kids who not only know what they believe—but why they believe it.

📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with homeschoolers who want to raise wise, thoughtful kids in a reactive world.

💬 What helps YOU cultivate critical thinking in your homeschool? Let us know in the comments or tag @ChristyFaith on Instagram!

You’ve heard it before—maybe at a family dinner, maybe from a well-meaning stranger: But how will your kids socialize? It’s the most common (and most exhausting) question homeschoolers face.

In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the socialization myth head-on. From the roots of this cultural fear to what the research actually says, you'll get equipped with truth, confidence, and a new way to answer that dinner table debate. Spoiler: homeschoolers aren’t socially stunted—they’re thriving in deeper, more authentic ways than ever.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 66

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community and access the full Socialization Masterclass, community forums, and more:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Explore the socialization chapter and more:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

Mentioned in this Episode...

🎧 Books (Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld & Dr. Gabor Maté) that changed my parenting and homeschooling game episode

👉 https://youtu.be/9-xADVIK438?si=rjlP33dJosTph0Kr

National Home Education Research Institute Study:

https://nheri.org/home-school-researcher-homeschooled-childrens-social-skills/

Article from homeeducator.com:

https://homeeducator.com/homeschooling-affects-social-skills/

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia & more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601

Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set
✔ Game-based, science-backed reading program
✔ 98% of kids improved in just 6 weeks!
💰 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith (code CHRISTY10)

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Is traditional school really the gold standard for socialization? Or have we just accepted a myth for too long?

✅ The root of the homeschool socialization question—and why it’s outdated
✅ How traditional schools often promote forced association, not connection
✅ Surprising research on empathy, community involvement, and homeschoolers
✅ How homeschoolers build real-world relationships across ages and settings
✅ What to say when someone asks, “But what about socialization?”
✅ Why trauma isn’t a requirement for “toughening up” your child
✅ Encouragement for both introverted and extroverted kids—and their parents

If you’ve ever worried about your child’s social development or felt judged for choosing a different path, this episode is your truth-packed reminder: homeschoolers don’t miss out—they gain so much more.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a homeschool friend who’s tired of defending their choice—and ready to stand confident.

💬 What’s your go-to response when someone questions homeschool socialization? Share it in the comments!