“I Read More Books in One Year Than My Entire Life” | Episode 306
The story of Justin and Sissi Little is sure to encourage you as you consider homeschooling. They share their paths of coming from divorced homes and public school to recognizing their need for Jesus then jumping into homeschooling. The Littles discuss their initial worries, their desire for their children to be outside, the role of community and seminars, and the freedom the Homeschool Made Simple method has brought them.
In this episode, you will hear about:
- How the Lord redeems hard childhoods and uses imperfect stories for His glory
- What it looks like to move from cultural Christianity to true surrender and let Jesus reshape your marriage, your motherhood, and your home
- The gentle, prayerful way to invite your husband into homeschooling and why unity in marriage changes everything
- Trading pressure to “keep up with the world” for a bigger vision: raising children who love the Lord more than chasing worldly success
- The freedom and joy of a literature-rich homeschool including reading together, learning through history, and watching your whole family grow (even Dad!)
- Finding courage to step away from the norm, trust God fully, and build a family culture rooted in Scripture, the outdoors, and eternity
Listen in!
Books mentioned in this episode:
- Hatchet (and the rest of the Hatchet series) by Gary Paulsen
- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli
- My Side of the Mountain (referred to as “Far Side of the Mountain”) by Jean Craighead George
- Hinds’ Feet on High Places (including the illustrated children’s version) by Hannah Hurnard
- The Little Pilgrim’s Progress by Helen L. Taylor (adapted from Pilgrim’s Progress)
- Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
Be inspired by other homeschool families:
- Building Family Culture | Episode 101
- Homeschooling a Large Family | Episode 239
- Homeschooling For the Win! with the Barba Family | Episode 242
- Embrace Simplicity to Build Strong Families | Episode 267
- Confident Kids, Critical Thinkers: How Homeschooling Transformed the Cavin Family | Episode 299
Resources:
+ Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!
+ Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
+ Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
+ Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+ Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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