Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
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!
Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
Latest Episodes
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 to discuss what today's teens are rea...
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 school system, and why Christian parents shou...
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 celebrating a homeschool graduation to conne...
*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 solutions for cooperation, motivation, a...
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 encouraging episode, Maeve sits down w...
Fan Mail
I am really enjoying your podcast! I heard you on 1000 hours outside recently and loved what you had to say. When you said you were Catholic then I knew I had to tune in. I’m a fellow Catholic mom and my kids are currently not homeschooled but you are motivating me to take the leap. Thanks for the encouragement! Keep it up!
Fredericksburg, Virginia
