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  Episode #136

  Ep. 136 - Christian Marriage Advice: How to Repair, Reconnect & Grow Together // Debra Fileta

  Sep 24, 20261h 3mS1

  Why do so many Christian marriages struggle even when both spouses truly love each other? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with licensed professional counselor Debra Fileta to talk about her new book, Relationship Skills , and the four seasons every marriage passes through. Healthy marriages aren't found — they're built. Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion). Free Download In this episode, you'll learn: Why Christian marriages struggle from a lack of skill, not a lack of love The difference between a difficult, dysfunctional, and toxic relationship — and when to get professional help The four seasons of marriage: spring, summer, fall, and winter Why the goal of Christian marriage isn't just longevity — it's transformation How to change old patterns by starting with what you bring to the table The 90-second hack for building emotional intimacy in marriage How to apologize to your spouse in 3 steps: own it, validate, and share your plan for change Why marriage repair after conflict can make you stronger — and why there's hope even in winter Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level View Samples CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you! Free Trial Get 50% Off LearningRx ✔ Backed by 35 years of research ✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia ✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment Summit Healthshare ✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance ✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips ✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans View Health Plans & Savings Resources mentioned: Relationship Skills by Debra Fileta — Debra's newest book on the four seasons of relationships People Skills by Debra Fileta — a great relationship-skills book for homeschool families Relationship Skills Quiz — free quiz to find which skills your relationship needs in this season Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Debra Fileta Counselors Network — faith-forward, clinically trained counselors The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers Thrive Homeschool Community About our guest: Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She is the bestselling author of ten books, including RESET, Soul Care, and her newest book, Relationship Skills. Debra is the host of the popular podcast and nationally syndicated radio show Talk To Me, where she facilitates on-air, authentic counseling-style sessions with notable pastors and leaders. DebraFileta.com @DebraFileta on Instagram Connect with Christy-Faith: Instagram: @christy_faith_ TikTok: @christy_faith Website: christy-faith.com Book: Homeschool Rising Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction (01:07) - Why the Church Is Ready to Talk About Mental Health (03:00) - Healthy Marriages Aren't Found, They're Built (05:13) - Difficult vs. Toxic Relationships: An Important Disclaimer (08:34) - Is He a Narcissist? When to Get Professional Help (11:03) - The Four Seasons of Marriage (15:44) - What Does God Want for Our Marriages? (23:38) - Spring: Planting New Seeds in Your Marriage (26:55) - Why Change Starts With You (29:03) - Summer: The Emotional Intimacy Gap (31:08) - The 90-Second Connection Hack (37:08) - Fall: Vulnerability and What Not to Hide From Your Spouse (42:03) - Rupture and Repair After Conflict (43:18) - How to Apologize to Your Spouse in 3 Steps (47:50) - Why Repair Is God's Heart for Relationships (54:05) - Winter: There Is Hope for a Cold Marriage (59:17) - Resources From Debra Fileta

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  Episode #135

  Ep. 135 - What Every Homeschool Dad Needs to Know // Dr. Joe O’Tool

  Sep 17, 20261h 7mS1

  What is a homeschool dad actually supposed to do when his wife is the one teaching? Most homeschool content is written for moms, so dads are left guessing — supportive, but unsure where they fit. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Tool, a board-certified functional neurologist and second-generation homeschooler, to answer the question directly: what every homeschool dad needs to know. Free Resource: The New Homeschooler's Roadmap Your free step-by-step companion to this whole journey — all 8 steps, all the links, plus episode playlists organized by your biggest worries. Save it to your desktop — it's your command center. Free Download In this episode, you'll learn: What the dad's role in homeschooling actually is when mom is the primary teacher Why the best homeschool dads lead without micromanaging the day-to-day What to say to your wife when she has taught the same concept five times and hit a wall Why a dad's criticism is usually fear talking — and what to do with that fear The one action step Dr. Joe gives every nervous homeschool dad Why deschooling matters just as much for dads as it does for moms The skill that predicts academic success better than intelligence does How to explain your family's homeschooling to coworkers and friends without apologizing Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level View Samples CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you! Free Trial Get 50% Off Summit Healthshare ✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance ✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips ✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans View Health Plans & Savings Resources mentioned: The Stinks — Dr. Joe O'Tool's children's book about getting outside and getting the stink off Lifestream Clinic — Dr. Joe's functional neurology practice in Ankeny, Iowa Homeschool Iowa — the state organization Dr. Joe serves on the board of Homeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book, including the chapter on deschooling Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein — the book Dr. Joe references on struggle and long-term learning The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com Thrive Homeschool Community About our guest: Dr. Joe O'Tool is a board-certified functional neurologist practicing in Ankeny, Iowa, where he works daily with children facing learning, behavior, and development concerns, and with patients experiencing concussion, vertigo, brain fog, and dizziness. He is a second-generation homeschooler who grew up in a family of nine children, and he and his wife, Angie, homeschool their own kids today. He serves on the board of Homeschool Iowa and is the author of the children's book The Stinks. His personal motto is: "Step Up. Change Lives. Inspire Hope." lifestreamclinic.com Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Connect with Christy-Faith: Instagram: @christy_faith_ TikTok: @christy_faith Website: christy-faith.com Book: Homeschool Rising Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction (02:03) - Meet Dr. Joe O’Tool (04:21) - Why His Parents Homeschooled Before It Was Legal (07:42) - What Homeschooling Did for the Sibling Relationships (09:20) - The Dad’s Role When Mom Is the Teacher (10:54) - There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Homeschool Rhythm (14:55) - Speaking to the Dad Who’s Afraid They’re Behind (18:39) - What His High School Actually Looked Like (22:52) - Trade-Offs, Gap Years, and Missing Out (30:05) - When Mom Is at Her Wits’ End (33:33) - Dad as Vision Caster, Not Micromanager (36:14) - When Dad Is Looking Over Her Shoulder (41:37) - The One Action Step for Every Homeschool Dad (44:21) - The Skill That Predicts Success Better Than Grades (45:34) - Stop Teaching Kids to Find the Right Answer (52:44) - For the Dad Who Feels on the Outside (53:48) - Know Your Wife, Not the Curriculum (58:52) - For the Dad Who Feels Like the Only One (01:04:04) - The Stinks and What’s Next for Dr. Joe

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  Episode #134

  Ep. 134 - Homeschool to Military: Enlistment, ROTC & Service Academies with Natalie Mack (Part 4 of 4)

  Sep 10, 202658 minS1

  Can homeschool graduates actually join the military — and is enlisting the only way in? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., a homeschool consultant, TEDx speaker, and retired military spouse with more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, to map every pathway to service. Enlistment, ROTC, service academies, military colleges, the Guard and Reserves — plus the tier rule that quietly decided how homeschoolers were treated for years. Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion). Free Download In this episode, you'll learn: The five military pathways open to homeschool graduates, not just enlistment Why homeschool graduates are now tier one — and what to do if a recruiter says otherwise What the ASVAB actually measures, and why it isn't only for future service members How the free ASVAB Career Exploration Program works for any student in 10th grade and up The option that keeps your student's test scores out of a recruiter's hands How ROTC scholarships work, and the service obligation that can come with them What a service academy application really demands, and why you start before ninth grade Why applying early decision can quietly disqualify a service academy candidate Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level View Samples CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you! Free Trial Get 50% Off LearningRx ✔ Backed by 35 years of research ✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia ✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50 True North Homeschool Academy ✔ Cognia-accredited live online and self-paced courses for grades 6–12 ✔ Dual degree track or tech & trades diploma ✔ Small classes, college-ready rigor, faith-friendly environment Explore Courses & Get Started Summit Healthshare ✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance ✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips ✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans View Health Plans & Savings Resources mentioned: March to Success — free ASVAB prep from the U.S. Army: march2success.com Natalie Mack's website: natalie-mack.com High School Decisions Bootcamp — use code CHRISTY for a listener discount: natalie-mack.com/high-school-decisions-bootcamp Natalie's homeschool courses and masterclasses: natalie-mack.com/masterclass 101 Tips for Homeschoolers — Natalie's book: Get the book on Amazon The Impact of Homeschooling — Natalie's TEDx talk: Watch the TEDx talk The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive ⭐ This is Part 4, the final episode of a 4-part series with Natalie Mack on homeschooling high school. Part 1 — How to Homeschool High School With Confidence Part 2 — Can Homeschoolers Play College Sports? NCAA Eligibility Explained Part 3 — How to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College Part 4 — Homeschool to Military (this episode) About our guest: Natalie Mack, M.Ed. is the founder of Homeschool Natalie Mack, and a homeschool consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of 101 Tips for Homeschoolers. With more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, she helps families confidently navigate high school, transcripts, college admissions, military service, and other postsecondary pathways. Natalie is passionate about equipping parents with practical guidance so they can make informed decisions. natalie-mack.com Instagram: @homeschoolnataliemack TikTok: @homeschoolnataliemack Facebook: Homeschool Natalie Mack YouTube: @homeschoolnataliemack Connect with Christy-Faith: Instagram: @christy_faith_ TikTok: @christy_faith Website: christy-faith.com Book: Homeschool Rising Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction (01:14) - The Series So Far (02:25) - Meet Natalie Mack (04:45) - A Military Family (10:36) - Not a Fallback Option (11:28) - The Five Pathways (12:32) - Service Academies (13:41) - Military Colleges (14:56) - Guard and Reserves (21:06) - Can Homeschoolers Enlist? (23:21) - Tier One Explained (25:59) - Documentation and Transcripts (28:50) - What Is the ASVAB? (31:16) - The Free Career Test (34:11) - Keeping Scores Private (41:00) - ROTC Scholarships (43:33) - Service Academy Prep (47:17) - Don't Bet on One School (51:57) - Asking Better Questions (54:21) - Where to Find Natalie

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  Episode #133

  Ep. 133 - How to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College (Part 3 of 4) // Natalie Mack

  Sep 3, 202655 minS1

  How do you prepare a homeschooler for college — and do you have to do the traditional four years to get there? Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., a homeschool consultant and TEDx speaker with more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, to walk through every college-bound pathway open to homeschool families. Dual enrollment, community college, dual degree programs, and the traditional four-year route — plus the transfer trap that quietly costs families thousands. Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion). Free Download In this episode, you'll learn: The four college-bound pathways available to homeschool families, laid out side by side When community college during high school is a smart move — and when it isn't How dual enrollment works, and why one semester course can equal a full high school year Why some dual credit classes never transfer, and the residency requirement behind it The exact question to ask a college registrar before your teen enrolls in anything What dual degree programs are, and which students they actually fit How the college application process differs for homeschool students (and how much it doesn't) Why colleges actively recruit homeschool students for the skills they bring Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level View Samples CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you! Free Trial Get 50% Off Summit Healthshare ✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance ✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips ✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans View Health Plans & Savings Resources mentioned: Natalie Mack's website — home of her free downloadable extracurricular activity resume for tracking leadership, service, and volunteer work: natalie-mack.com High School Decisions Bootcamp — use code CHRISTY for a listener discount: natalie-mack.com/high-school-decisions-bootcamp Natalie's homeschool courses and masterclasses: natalie-mack.com/masterclass 101 Tips for Homeschoolers — Natalie's book: Get the book on Amazon The Impact of Homeschooling — Natalie's TEDx talk: Watch the TEDx talk The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive ⭐ This is Part 3 of a 4-part series with Natalie Mack on homeschooling high school. Part 1 — How to Homeschool High School With Confidence Part 2 — Can Homeschoolers Play College Sports? NCAA Eligibility Explained Part 3 — How to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College (this episode) Part 4 — From homeschool to military service: enlistment, ROTC, and service academies About our guest: Natalie Mack, M.Ed. is the founder of Homeschool Natalie Mack, and a homeschool consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of 101 Tips for Homeschoolers. With more than 23 years of homeschooling experience, she helps families confidently navigate high school, transcripts, college admissions, military service, and other postsecondary pathways. Natalie is passionate about equipping parents with practical guidance so they can make informed decisions. natalie-mack.com Instagram: @homeschoolnataliemack TikTok: @homeschoolnataliemack Facebook: Homeschool Natalie Mack YouTube: @homeschoolnataliemack Connect with Christy-Faith: Instagram: @christy_faith_ TikTok: @christy_faith Website: christy-faith.com Book: Homeschool Rising Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction and Where We Are in the Series (01:14) - Meet Natalie Mack (03:06) - Demystifying Homeschooling High School (04:39) - You're Not Neglecting Them — You're Supporting Them (05:14) - Should Homeschoolers Use Community College? (06:19) - Lower Stakes, Lower Cost, Real College Experience (07:32) - When Community College Isn't the Right Fit (08:30) - How Dual Enrollment Actually Works (09:04) - One Semester Course Equals One Full High School Year (13:10) - The College-Bound Pathways, Laid Out (14:22) - What Dual Degree Programs Are (15:20) - Why Families Are Rethinking the Four-Year Price Tag (19:38) - The Dual Credit Transfer Trap (20:42) - Residency Requirements and Why Colleges Protect Their Brand (21:46) - How to Find Out What Actually Transfers (23:00) - Getting Buy-In From Your Student (24:34) - When Pushback Is Really Overwhelm (30:16) - Building Confidence and a Love of Learning (31:34) - Should Your Teen Sit In on the Consultation? (34:28) - The Shift From Teacher to Facilitator (36:49) - Why the Mental Health Piece Matters in High School (43:38) - The Traditional Four-Year Application Process (45:15) - Transcripts, Activity Resumes, and the Common App (46:14) - Wearing Two Hats: Mom and Guidance Counselor (48:48) - Why Colleges Actively Recruit Homeschool Students (51:21) - Skills, Character, and What Employers Want Now (52:29) - Don't Apologize for Homeschooling (53:35) - Where to Find Natalie Mack

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  Episode #130

  Ep. 130 - 7 Homeschool Systems That Make Your School Year Run Smoother (Part 2 of 2)

  Aug 13, 202632 minS1

  It's 8 AM on the first day of school — pencils sharpened, kids ready — and the website won't load, a password is wrong, and the whole morning unravels before it starts. In Part 2 of How to Set Up Your Homeschool Year, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising with over 20 years of experience in education — moves from mindset to the nuts and bolts: the 7 systems she sets up every summer so her homeschool runs at a clip instead of starting in overwhelm. Free Resource: Sample Homeschool Schedules Curious what other homeschool moms' schedules actually look like? Grab free sample schedules by age and stage — Christy-Faith's own included. Free Download In this episode, you'll learn: Why the worst time to teach a new chore system is September — and when to train it instead How a simple printed schedule lowers your kids' stress hormones (clinicians have measured it) Why you don't need a dedicated schoolroom — and the "everything has a home" rule that keeps your house tidy The unglamorous tech-and-passwords setup that saves your first day of school How to teach kids exactly what to do when mom gets pulled away mid-lesson The prep work Christy-Faith does every summer before she opens a single curriculum How to layer subjects in slowly so the year starts calm instead of like a tidal wave Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level View Samples CTC Math ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you! Get 50% Off (Homeschool Discount) Start Your Free Trial LearningRx ✔ Backed by 35 years of research ✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia ✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment True North Homeschool Academy ✔ Cognia-accredited live online and self-paced courses for grades 6–12 ✔ Dual degree track or tech & trades diploma ✔ Small classes, college-ready rigor, faith-friendly environment Explore Courses & Get Started Summit Healthshare ✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance ✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips ✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans View Health Plans & Savings Resources mentioned: Free Sample Homeschool Schedules — by age and stage: christy-faith.com/download-free-sample-homeschool-schedules How to Set Up Your Homeschool Year (Part 1) — start here first: Listen to Part 1 Homeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book (deschooling chapter): Homeschool Rising The Christy-Faith List — find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive Connect with Christy-Faith: Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool TikTok: @christy_faith Website: christy-faith.com Book: Homeschool Rising Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Welcome to Part 2 — Building Your Year by Hand (01:31) - What This Show Is About (02:41) - System 1: Retrain Chores in the Summer (05:01) - System 2: The Printed Schedule (A Security Blanket for Kids) (11:46) - System 3: Give Everything a Home (You Don't Need a Schoolroom) (15:59) - System 4: Set Up Tech & Passwords Before Day One (20:38) - System 5: Teach the Plan for When Mom's in the Weeds (23:52) - System 6: Do Your Own Homework First (27:10) - System 7: Layer Your Subjects in Slowly (31:44) - The 7 Systems, Recapped

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