Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
You’re wondering if homeschooling is for you. But your inner critic is telling you you’re not enough. How can I teach my kid when we can’t get through homework without tears and yelling? How would the daily routine look? What curriculum will you use? Your house is already a wreck. You don’t want to feel isolated, like you’re on an island where everyone wears long dresses and raises goats. Plus, aren’t homeschoolers weird?
I am so excited you're here! This podcast will give you peace of mind as you raise successful adults who understand their Catholic faith and how to defend it. I’ll help you find the routine that works for you, you’ll still have community, if that’s what you want, and even a clean, organized home is possible (sometimes).
I’m Maeve Jemison, and I host this pod with my handsome husband, Mat. We’re Catholics who prioritize worship and apologetics through our homeschool journey with our five kids.
I’ve made many mistakes along the way. As a young adult, I left the Catholic church because I didn't understand what was going on. I was a government school graduate and high school teacher so I thought homeschooling meant replicating government school at home. (I was wayyyy off!)
When I finally learned the depths and truths of Catholicism, I was adamant that I would teach my little cradle Catholics about the history and beauty of the religion that Jesus started. No way would my kids be as oblivious as I was. Our homeschooling became a delightful adventure, with the Lord guiding us in tailoring our children’s education. I knew I had found my calling!
If you’re ready to thrive as the domestic church through worship, apologetics and homeschooling, then this podcast is for you!
Thanks for stopping by because home is where the truth is!
Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
Latest Episodes
134 - The Lessons We Don’t Put in the Planner
What counts as a successful homeschool day?Maeve and Mat are still hanging onto their “bonus summer,” even as everyone else seems to be heading back to school. Piper is settling into college, NCAA homeschool paperwork is testing Maeve’s ...
133 - Work on Your Marriage: Lessons from 21 Years Together
After 21 years of marriage, Mat and I have learned a few things.Some the easy way. Some… definitely not. 😂This week, we’re going a little old-school—less polished, more banter, and a very real conversation about marriage, what mak...
132 What Are Your Kids Watching? Creating Catholic Media with Tara Bonna of Raising Saints TV
What happens when a Catholic mom goes looking for wholesome, faith-filled screen time for her little ones—and can't find quite what she's looking for?She makes it herself.This week, Maeve sits down with Tara Bonna, better known as...
131 - Did Homeschooling Work? Our Daughter’s Honest Exit Interview
After years of homeschooling, how do you know if it actually worked?Our oldest daughter, Piper, is heading off to college—so we decided it was time for an exit interview.Piper joins Maeve in the studio for an honest (and sometimes...
130 - Why Families Need Adventure, Not Entertainment | The Secret to Raising Close Siblings
What if one of the greatest gifts you could give your children isn't another vacation... but another challenge?In this episode, we share what I thought was one of my biggest homeschooling failures—a Daytona Beach field trip that involved...
Fan Mail
I am really enjoying your podcast! I heard you on 1000 hours outside recently and loved what you had to say. When you said you were Catholic then I knew I had to tune in. I’m a fellow Catholic mom and my kids are currently not homeschooled but you are motivating me to take the leap. Thanks for the encouragement! Keep it up!
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