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
129 - The Little Way of Motherhood | Tina Mayeux on Carmelite Wisdom for Catholic Moms
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What can busy Catholic mothers learn from Carmelite nuns?
More than you might think. We continue our second in the Holy Spirit-led series on Carmelite Spirituality as Maeve sits down with Catholic writer Tina Mayeux to explore how the wisdom of St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and the Carmelite tradition can transform ordinary family life. Tina shares her remarkable vocation story—from discerning religious life with the Missionaries of Charity and the Discalced Carmelites to embracing her true calling as a wife and mother—and explains how contemplative prayer, simplicity, humility, and the "Little Way" can bring greater peace into even the busiest Catholic homes.
Whether you're juggling homeschooling, toddlers, teenagers, or simply longing for a deeper spiritual life, this conversation offers practical encouragement for living your vocation with greater joy and intentionality.
Show Notes, Published July 27, 2026
In this episode
- Tina's journey through religious discernment to marriage and motherhood
- What "Discalced" actually means
- What contemplative prayer is (and isn't)
- Why busy moms are called to prayer too
- Lessons from St. Teresa of Ávila
- The Little Way of St. Thérèse in everyday motherhood
- Why motherhood is a "hidden life"
- Living the liturgical year without making it overwhelming
- Building a family rule of life
- The importance of Catholic friendships
- Finding silence in a noisy world
- Encouragement for aspiring Catholic writers
Books Mentioned
- Story of a Soul — St. Thérèse of Lisieux
- The Interior Castle — St. Teresa of Ávila
- The Way of Perfection — St. Teresa of Ávila
Learn More
- Tina's Substack: The Way of the Wildflowers
- CatholicMom.com
- Tina's upcoming book The Little Way of Motherhood
Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.
Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!
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