Homeschool Made Simple – Details, episodes & analysis
Podcast details
Technical and general information from the podcast's RSS feed.

Homeschool Made Simple
Carole Joy Seid
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 273

For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.
Recent rankings
Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.
Apple Podcasts
🇺🇸 USA - parenting
31/07/2025#36🇨🇦 Canada - parenting
30/07/2025#96🇺🇸 USA - parenting
30/07/2025#32🇺🇸 USA - kidsAndFamily
30/07/2025#92🇺🇸 USA - parenting
29/07/2025#29🇺🇸 USA - kidsAndFamily
29/07/2025#91🇺🇸 USA - parenting
28/07/2025#29🇺🇸 USA - parenting
27/07/2025#25🇺🇸 USA - kidsAndFamily
27/07/2025#91🇺🇸 USA - parenting
26/07/2025#25
Spotify
No recent rankings available
Shared links between episodes and podcasts
Links found in episode descriptions and other podcasts that share them.
See allRSS feed quality and score
Technical evaluation of the podcast's RSS feed quality and structure.
See allScore global : 68%
Publication history
Monthly episode publishing history over the past years.
229: Bored of Education, Part 2: Embrace the Strengths of Homeschooling Wherever You Are
Season 4 · Episode 229
mercredi 28 août 2024 • Duration 29:08
A continuation of the discussion based on the song Bored of Education by Christian hip-hop artist, Propaganda. If you haven’t listened to Episode 228, go back and listen to this first.
Regardless of the place of education that your family has found itself in, you can have a homeschooling mentality in nurturing your children. We discuss the importance of homeschooling with humble confidence, avoiding pride or insecurity, and fostering intentional and joyful parenting, regardless of educational choices. This is a must-listen!
RESOURCES
+Watch the Bored of Education Music Video
+Understanding Homeschool Made Simple method interview
+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 in 2024!
+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
CONNECT
Carole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | 2024 Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
228: Bored of Education, Part 1: Real-Life Learning
Season 4 · Episode 228
mercredi 21 août 2024 • Duration 15:24
It's all too common for an education not to foster a love of learning. In this episode, using the inspiration of Christian hip-hop artist, Propaganda, J.J., Carole, and Rachel talk about breaking the one-size-fits-all box of a boring education. We explore the power of experiential learning, real-life experiences, and the joy of working alongside children.
RESOURCES
+Watch the Bored of Education Music Video
+Understanding Homeschool Made Simple method interview
+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 in 2024!
+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
CONNECT
Carole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | 2024 Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
219: Creating Restful Rhythms for Homeschooling Families With A Sabbath
Season 4 · Episode 219
mercredi 19 juin 2024 • Duration 28:20
Carole Joy Seid and Rachel Winchester dive into the topic of restful rhythms for homeschooling families.
They discuss the significance of Sabbath as a gift and a blessing, and how it can provide much-needed rest in the midst of the busyness of daily life.
Carole and Rachel share practical tips and examples of how different families observe Sabbath. They emphasizing the importance of preparing for the day of rest, engaging in activities that bring joy and life, and creating a sense of continuity and tradition for the entire family.
From preparing special meals to unplugging from the daily grind, this episode provides invaluable advice for homeschool families seeking a more peaceful, balanced lifestyle.
RESOURCES
- The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan
- The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley
- Celebrate the Feasts by Martha Zimmerman
- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Homer
+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 in 2024!
+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
CONNECT
Carole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | 2024 Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
129: Q&A on Ideas for Time Outside, Including Grandparents, and Learning a Second Language
Season 4 · Episode 129
mercredi 28 septembre 2022 • Duration 24:11
Carole's assistant, Rachel, joins her to answer a few commonly asked questions!
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Ideas for spending time outside in less than ideal weather
- Bringing grandparents into parenting your child
- Tips for teaching a second language through immersion
To learn more about Carole's approach to homeschooling, click HERE to get her basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education!
Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
128: Women in the Wilderness
Season 4 · Episode 128
mercredi 21 septembre 2022 • Duration 30:50
It’s pretty easy to see how being in the wilderness benefits boys, but is there any benefit for girls?
In this episode, Carole talks with Jen Sutton at the Coldwater Foundation about why women need wilderness experiences as well.
Jen shares her own personal story which will delight you!
To learn more about Coldwater and the different programs they offer for children, young adults, and families visit their website HERE.
Click HERE to find resources on getting children outside in nature in Carole‘s online store!
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
127: Putting First Things First
Season 4 · Episode 127
mercredi 14 septembre 2022 • Duration 29:20
What is essential to developing a robust faith?
Of course, a personal relationship with God matters, but sometimes that gets distilled down to spirituality separate from faithful participation in the local church.
Carole talks with pastor Dean Inserra about why we need the local church.
If we want our families to love God and follow Him, we need to order our way rightly!
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Why the Church is essential for the Christian life
- Ways to encourage your children to be in a youth group
- How we can support and encourage our pastors
- Tips for picking a church that fits your family
Click HERE for show notes.
Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!
Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education.
Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others! Send this episode to someone you know who needs to hear it.
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
126: The Book of Acts for Today
Season 4 · Episode 126
mercredi 7 septembre 2022 • Duration 29:48
Do you want to share with your children the stories of how God is working in the world today?
Look no further than the Christian biographies written by Rebecca Davis!
Carole speaks with Rebecca about her Hidden Heroes series, how the books developed, and why they are must-reads for everyone!
Learn more about Rebecca Davis's books HERE.
Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar!
Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education.
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast.
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
125: Keep It Simple, Sweetie!
Season 4 · Episode 125
mercredi 31 août 2022 • Duration 28:40
The promise of this podcast is that we will help you keep homeschooling simple. But how?
Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel, to talk about some of the ways homeschooling gets complicated and how you can make changes to simplify your approach.
As Dr. Raymond Moore used to say, "Keep it simple, sweetie!"
Click HERE for show notes.
Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar!
Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education.
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
124: Creating a Visual History Timeline
Season 4 · Episode 124
mercredi 24 août 2022 • Duration 29:40
If you've heard Carole's seminar, you know she loves children to create a visual timeline as they learn history. V.M. Hillyer said to hang a timeline by a child's bed so that they internalize history as they drift off to sleep!
Bonnie Anderson joins Carole to share how she created her own visual history timeline! You'll hear some of their favorite authors, traveling to bring history alive, and
You can get the primary and intermediate timelines from Bonnie a few different ways! Send her a check in the mail or pay via Paypal. Address and Paypal info below:
Each timeline is $30/each plus $5 shipping per order.
Paypal: bonniebooks@citlink.net
OR
Bonnie Anderson
6845 D Chene Lane
Maple Plain, MN 55359
OR
For more info, call Bonnie at (763) 479-1707
Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!
Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education!
Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by sharing this episode with a friend who'd appreciate it!
Check out episode #75 for everything you need to know about timelines!
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
123: My Favorite Way to Teach Your Child to Read
Season 4 · Episode 123
mercredi 17 août 2022 • Duration 29:16
For decades now, Carole has recommended people to use Sing, Spell, Read, and Write to teach their children how to read. She used this program with her son and her granddaughter.
Carole talks with Sue Dickson and Diane Fix about how Sing, Spell, Read, and Write came into existence, why it works so well, and how to get it for your own family.
You don't want to miss this conversation!
Click HERE to learn more about Sing, Spell, Read, and Write.
Click HERE to learn more abut Wining Reading Boost.
Contact Diane through their website HERE to find out pricing and order your own kit.
Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education.
Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a review or sending this episode to a friend!
Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?
Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!