Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
Maeve and Mat Jemison
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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!
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123 - Helping Your Teen Encounter Jesus for Themselves, with Rick Grinstead
What if one of the biggest mistakes we make with teenagers is trying to teach before we've truly connected?In this encouraging conversation, Maeve sits down with youth ministry veteran Rick Grinstead…
122 - Raising Thinkers, Not Subjects: A Conversation with Author and Homeschool Dad, Scott Clifton
Former public school teacher and veteran homeschool educator Scott Clifton joins us to discuss why he and his wife chose homeschooling long before it was popular, what he witnessed inside the public…
121 - What We Learned at the Biggest Homeschool Convention in America (And the Catholic Story We Didn't Expect)
Fresh back from the FPEA Homeschool Convention, Maeve and Mat share some of their favorite moments from a weekend full of encouragement, unexpected conversations, and memorable encounters.From…
*Replay* 97 How to Get Kids to Listen: A Catholic Homeschool Guide to Habits, Character & Cooperation
Many new or discerning homeschool parents share the same fear: “What if we butt heads all day?” In this episode, Maeve and Matt unpack real listener concerns and offer practical, Catholic-rooted…
119 - Homeschooling High School Without Fear | Catholic College, Transcripts & Confidence with Jenni Cassidy and Helen Harrold
Homeschooling high school can feel intimidating — transcripts, SATs, AP classes, college admissions… suddenly the stakes feel higher and many homeschool moms begin to doubt themselves.In this deeply…
118 Catholic Truth, Civil War Reenactments & the Road to Emmaus | Homeschooling for Catholic Parents
In this episode of Homeschooling for Catholic Parents, Maeve and Mat share the exciting countdown to the launch of the new Catholic Homeschool Planner on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Feast Day —…
117 - You Don’t Have to Homeschool Alone: Finding (or Building) Your Community- with Kim Hannon of TBHC Homeschool Convention
Homeschooling can feel isolating—but it was never meant to be done alone.In today’s episode, Maeve sits down with Kim Hannon, one of the founders of TBHC Group and the Tampa Bay Homeschool…
116 - Homeschooling Teens Is Hard (If You Hit the Flask Before Co-op… We Need to Talk)
Ever feel like you’re doing things right… and still feel like the worst homeschool mom in the world?In this honest episode, Maeve and Mat share a very real parenting moment—from three basketball…
115 - From Resurrection Joy to Closet Tears: A Homeschool Mom’s Reality
After one of the most powerful Easters of her life—including a beach Mass, ocean baptisms, and joy unexplainable—Maeve finds herself just days later overwhelmed, discouraged, and hiding in her…
114- God, Multiply Me: Faith, Bioethics, and the Hidden Power of Motherhood
You don’t have to do it all—but you do have to know what matters.In this episode, I sit down with Catholic author, bioethicist, and homeschool mom Samantha Stevenson to talk about the questions…
114 - Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet With Us (Powerful Promises Inside)
Press play and pray with us—this simple chaplet carries promises you don’t want to miss.In this episode, we slow down and step into something deeply simple… and deeply powerful.This week, my family…
113 - Make Holy Week Holy in Your Catholic Homeschool (Without Doing More)
Holy Week is the most important week in human history…And yet, it can pass like any other week in our homes.In today’s episode, Maeve shares how to slow down, step away from unnecessary pressure, and…
112 - Anxiety, Peace, and the Sacred Heart: Help for Homeschool Parents and Children.
What do you do when anxiety shows up in your homeschool day—whether it’s in you, your child, or the whole emotional atmosphere of the home?In this encouraging conversation, Maeve sits down with…
111 - When Phonics Aren't Working: Hope for the Bright but Struggling Reader
If you have a child who is obviously bright but still struggling to read, this episode will feel like a deep breath. Maeve welcomes veteran educator Kathleen Alford to discuss children who do not fit…
110 - Homeschoolers Aren’t Socialized?! Let’s Talk About It.
In this episode, Maeve and Matt tackle one of the most common questions homeschool families hear: But how will they be socialized?With humor, real-life stories, and a deeper look at what…
109 - Homeschooling as a Team: Practical Ways to Engage the Working Parent
In this edition of Homeschooling for Catholics, Maeve and Matt tackle a challenge every homeschooling family knows too well: how to bring your spouse into the homeschool rhythm without resentment or…
108 - When Your Child Walks Away: St. Monica, Cycles of History & Catholic Hope
Life is cyclical. History repeats. And sometimes… so do our parenting fears.In this vulnerable episode, Maeve shares her own “Confessions” — from SAT calculator panic and Florida’s Bright Futures…
107 - Simple Phonics Help for Homeschool Moms with Melanie Jeffrey-Teach Your Child to Read Without Tears
Teaching your child to read can feel overwhelming—even for experienced homeschool moms. In this encouraging conversation, Maeve sits down with former literacy teacher and phonics expert Melanie…
106 - Gentle as Doves, Shrewd as Vipers: Parenting with Widsom
What does wise parenting look like in a modern world?In this episode, we talk about staying attentive without hovering, protecting your child’s sense of control, and why waiting for problems to…
105 Critical Thinking, Catholic Truth, and the One Rule for AI in Your Homeschool
What does “critical thinking” actually look like in a Catholic homeschool? In this episode, Maeve and Matt unpack why critical thinking breaks down when we stop slowing down, questioning ourselves,…
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Homeschooling For Catholic Parents has published 125 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Education.
Homeschooling For Catholic Parents is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 31m.
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