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
114- God, Multiply Me: Faith, Bioethics, and the Hidden Power of Motherhood
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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 shaping our homes—and our future.
We dive into her powerful conversion story, the surprising path that led her to homeschooling, and why the everyday conversations you have with your children may matter more than any curriculum.
We also tackle big topics like bioethics, emerging technologies, and transhumanism—what they are, and why Catholic parents can’t afford to ignore them.
And maybe most importantly, Samantha shares a perspective every overwhelmed mom needs to hear:
What it looks like to stop striving… and start trusting God to multiply what you give Him.
🎯 SHOW NOTES
Published April 12, 2026
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED
- Samantha Stevenson’s Book: The Bellbind Letters
- Samantha's article How I Do It All and Why I Don't.
- The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis
- The Transhumanist Temptation by Grayson Quay, Sophia Press
- Read-Aloud Revival by Sarah Mackenzie - readaloudrevival.com
- The Official List of 100 Movies Every Catholic Should See
In this episode, we cover:
- Samantha’s journey from Lutheranism to Catholicism
- Why she never planned to homeschool—and what changed
- The power of conversation in your homeschool
- What bioethics actually is (and why it matters for families)
- Transhumanism, technology, and raising kids in truth
- The role of imagination, books, and film in forming children
- A powerful mindset shift for overwhelmed moms:
“God, multiply me.”
For more information on the TBHC homeschool conference go to https://www.tbhcgroup.com/conference
Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!
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