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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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,…
104 - Do Not Despise the Day of Small Things: Finding God in Ordinary Homeschool Moments
What if the most important parts of homeschooling aren’t the lessons you finish—but the moments you almost miss?In this episode, Maeve reflects on a simple prayer—“Lord, show me what’s important…
103 - 20 Ways to Reset the Moment on Hard Homeschool Days
Even the most beautiful homeschool days have a behind-the-scenes mess. In this episode, Maeve shares 20 practical, doable ways to reset the moment and turn around hard homeschool days—with faith,…
102 Raising Lifelong Learners in the Faith — 10 Catholic Homeschool Tools We Love
In this episode, Maeve and Mat share ten practical tools that have strengthened their Catholic homeschooling over the years — from faith-filled apps and saint resources to apologetics cards,…
**Replay** 62 - Struggling with CONSISTENCY? Add THIS to Your Homeschool Routine.
As we ring in 2026, this homeschool family is learning in nature while camping in Georgia. Please enjoy a replay of Homeschooling for Catholic Parents' most popular episode of all time. Thank you so…
100 - 40 Habits of Successful Families—and the 7 That Keep Kids Catholic
What does it actually mean to raise “successful” kids—and does success have anything to do with money?In this milestone 100th episode, Maeve and Matt walk through a popular Rich Habits Test for…
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…
96 - 1000 Hours Outside: Ginny Yurich on Nature, Technology, and Trusting the Long Game (Part 2)
In Part 2 of Maeve’s rich and energizing conversation with 1000 Hours Outside founder Ginny Yurich, the wisdom keeps flowing. Ginny unpacks what it truly means to honor a child’s individual timeline,…
**BONUS** Episode - The One Advent Habit We Wish We’d Started Sooner
In this bonus Advent episode of Homeschooling for Catholic Parents, Maeve and Matt pop in with a ten-minute “Advent present” for you: one simple, golden piece of parenting advice that can make…
95- Why Nature Matters in Homeschooling: A Conversation with 1000 Hours Outside’s Ginny Yurich, (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode, Maeve sits down with Ginny Yurich—beloved author, speaker, and founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement—to talk about why time in nature is nothing short of transformational for…
94 Raising Kids in the Liturgical Year: Catholic Homeschooling Through Advent & Epiphany, a conversation with Rebecca Grabill
In this beautiful pre-Advent conversation, Maeve welcomes Catholic convert and homeschooling mom-of-six Rebecca Grabill to explore how liturgical living can anchor families during the most chaotic…
93 - When the Gospel Hits You Between Shipping Deadlines and Basketball Practice
Feeling like you're in a whirlwind season? Join us as we talk about deadlines, dental visits, sports schedules, field trips, and creative pressure—and find God speaking right into the chaos. With…
92 - Faith, Family, and Phones: A Catholic Digital Detox with Andrew Laubacher from Humanality
Maeve sits down with Andrew “Alob” Laubacher—worship leader and Executive Director of Human Reality—to talk about digital addiction and how Catholic families can reclaim time, attention, and joy.…
92 - Crashed Files, Cry Sessions, and Catholic Perseverance: The Real Life of a Homeschool Mom
It’s Maeve’s quarterly cry episode—so buckle up. Between hand-foot-and-mouth disease, a Boy Scout rebelling against a blowtorch, a dream interview gone poof, and a computer crash that would make Job…
91 -What If Heaven Has Given Us a Secret Weapon for These Times?
It’s been a tough week in the Jemison household, but out of the chaos comes hope — and a spiritual weapon too powerful to ignore. In this episode of Homeschooling for Catholic Parents, Maeve shares a…
90 - Catholic Homeschool Organization Tips: Declutter Your Home, Strengthen Your Family, Find Peace.
Show Notes, Published October 19, 2025 In this lively and meaningful episode of Homeschooling for Catholics, Maeve and Mat record on the Feast of the Guardian Angels—and kick things off with angel…
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Homeschooling For Catholic Parents has published 110 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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