Heart & Soul Homeschool – Details, episodes & analysis

Maggie Allyn is a homeschool mom who is passionate about reading aloud with her kids.  You'll love hearing her chat with Emilie about the amazing benefits of reading aloud - everything from academics to relationships.  This is the perfect boost of encouragement to grab a great book and maybe even some hot cocoa and cozy up with your kiddos to read during the "winter blues" season of homeschooling.

00:00 Introduction
Host Emilie Lunt welcomes Maggie Allyn, a homeschool mom of four, to discuss building relationships with children through living books and literature-based education.

01:35 What Are Living Books?
Maggie explains the concept of living books, a term coined by Charlotte Mason, and why they’re so impactful in education.

04:10 From Struggles to Success
Maggie shares how her son’s dyslexia and diverse learning styles in her family led her to adopt a literature-based homeschool approach.

08:00 A Day in a Literature-Based Homeschool
An inside look at how Maggie integrates literature with history, science, and other subjects in her daily homeschool routine.

12:40 Reading Aloud to Build Family Culture
Maggie highlights how reading aloud fosters deep relationships, shared memories, and rich conversations in her family.

18:15 Developing Empathy Through Stories
How living books and read-alouds teach empathy and connect children with God’s Word in practical, life-applicable ways.

24:00 Practical Tips for Starting Literature-Based Learning
Maggie offers actionable advice for moms wanting to incorporate reading aloud and living books into their homeschool routines.

31:30 Encouragement for Moms
Maggie’s heartfelt encouragement to moms about finding their family’s unique approach to homeschooling and trusting God in the journey.

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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This week Emilie chats with Morgan Palomo from Homebound Hearts.  Morgan has a heart for all things motherhood and homeschooling.  "Just let them play!" is a common refrain in the homeschool world when talking about preschool age kids, but what can moms do when that just isn't working?  Morgan has ideas!  If you're the mom of littles (or know anyone who is!), you won't want to miss this one.

Learn more about Morgan at https://www.homeboundhearts.com/ and follow her on Instagram @homeboundhearts

00:00 Introduction
Host Emilie Lunt introduces Morgan Palomo, a homeschool mom of three, to discuss navigating preschool years with structure and joy.

01:35 Morgan’s Homeschooling Journey
Morgan shares her background as a homeschool graduate and her dream of teaching her own children at home.

04:10 The Struggles of Early Motherhood
Morgan reflects on the challenges of transitioning to motherhood and creating structure in the home.

09:00 The Role of Mentorship
How older women and mentors helped Morgan cast a vision for motherhood and homeschooling.

14:50 Why Structure Matters for Littles
Morgan explains how routines and predictable activities can transform a toddler’s day.

20:00 Teaching Through Play and Routine
Morgan shares her approach to introducing reading, math, and Bible learning through short, engaging routines.

24:00 Preschool Power Hour Program
Morgan introduces her “Toddler Power Hour” program and upcoming “Preschool Power Hour” to help moms create peaceful, structured days.

27:00 Encouragement for Moms
Morgan offers encouragement for moms to embrace their calling and lean into God’s plan for their families.

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Emilie is joined by Alicia Hutchinson, publisher of the Learning Well Journal, to chat about the importance of beauty in our homes and school. The Learning Well Journal is a beautiful magazine especially for homeschool moms. 

Learn more about Alicia's work at www.aliciahutchinson.com and connect with her on Instagram @overatalicias and @learningwell.

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Lauren Bordeaux, one of the founders of HomeschoolHQ, joins Emilie to chat about being a cheerleader for homeschooling, finding great resources and community on the HomeschoolHQ app and they even talk a little bit about "road schooling".  This is a fun conversation that you won't want to miss!

Learn more about HomeschoolHQ at https://homeschoolhq.com/.
Instagram:  @homeschoolhqapp
X and Facebook:  @homeschoolhq

HomeschoolHQ was founded by two homeschooling families who are passionate about making homeschooling accessible to every family.
Lauren Bordeaux, a homeschooling mom of three young children, recognized that homeschooling families in her area often found classes and other resources by word of mouth. She spent too much time searching for activities and knew that there must be a better way to discover what was available in her area. Lauren realized that an app to connect parents with resources could help make homeschooling a reality for more families.
From this simple idea, Lauren and her husband, André, began building the revolutionary HomeschoolHQ app together with their friends, the Statons. 

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Tim Barton, homeschool dad and the President of WallBuilders, joins Emilie for this special Thanksgiving episode of Heart & Soul Homeschool. The two chat about the true story of Thanksgiving and why it's so important that we make sure our kids understand our nation's history.

Tim Barton is the President of WallBuilders and spends countless hours researching the truth of America’s founding and exposing the lies regarding our history that currently permeate our society. Tim’s ability to tell the story of America’s past, while helping audiences understand how that connects to the present and what steps should be taken for the future, has inspired audiences nationwide.  He is also a contributor for the Epoch Times, and a frequent guest on numerous television and radio programs.

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Megan Rolofson is the Audio Drama Coordinator for Adventures in Odyssey at Focus on the Family.  She joins Emilie to talk about the beloved radio drama:  Adventures in Odyssey and how it can be a fantastic resource for homeschool families.  

To learn more about Adventures in Odyssey and to start your free trial membership to the Adventures in Odyssey Club, visit https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/homeschool/

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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This week Emilie chats with her great friend and mentor, Tim Goeglein. The two discuss everything from what it was like to work at the White House during the 2004 presidential election to the importance of mentoring to Tim's new book: Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream.

Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. Formerly, he served as a special assistant to President George W. Bush and as a deputy director of the White House Office of Public Liaison. He was the President’s principal outreach contact for conservative and faith-based groups. Tim’s extensive resumé includes serving as a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation and as a communications director for U.S. Senator Dan Coats of Indiana and Gary Bauer at the Campaign for Working Families. Tim has authored a memoir, The Man in the Middle: Faith and Politics in the George W. Bush Era, and his latest book is titled American Restoration. He and his wife, Jenny, have two sons.

Read more of Tim's work at https://thefederalist.com/author/timgoeglein/

Purchase Stumbling Toward Utopia at Stumbling Toward Utopia | Fidelis Publishing (or wherever you buy books.)

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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This week, Lindsey Vroegindewey of Big Sky Life Books is back to chat favorite holiday books with Emilie. This is a fun one that might even help you get a head start on your Christmas shopping!

Lindsey Vroegindewey is a mom, entrepreneur and the former Chief Clerk for the Montana House of Representatives. Through her online bookstore, Big Sky Life Books, she is dedicated to helping families build their home libraries with wholesome children’s books. 

To learn more about Lindsey and Big Sky Life Books, check out the online store at https://www.bigskylifebooks.com/

Lindsey is generously offering Heart & Soul Homeschool listeners 10% off their orders with the code “heartandsoul”.

You can also follow her on Instagram @bigskylifebooks!

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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This week, Emilie is joined by Lindsey Vroegindewey: a mom, entrepreneur and the former Chief Clerk for the Montana House of Representatives. Through her online bookstore, Big Sky Life Books, she is dedicated to helping families build their home libraries with wholesome children’s books. To learn more about Lindsey and Big Sky Life Books, check out the online store at https://www.bigskylifebooks.com/

Lindsey is generously offering Heart & Soul Homeschool listeners 10% off their orders with the code “heartandsoul”. You can also follow her on Instagram @bigskylifebooks!

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

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Chris Stigall is back for round 2 this week and the conversation turns to helpful ideas for Christian parents to help kids develop their own discernment when it comes to the news media.  In the midst of a polarized political season, this conversation couldn’t come at a better time!

To learn more about Chris and his work including his morning talk show on AM 990 in Philadelphia and the Chris Stigall Podcast visit https://chrisstigall.com/.  He can also be found @chrisstigall on X and @chrisstigallshow on Instagram.

Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!

#homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeeducation #schoolchoice #christianeducation #education #educationpolicy #educationreform #faithandlearning #family #faithineducation #faith #christianity