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The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 104 - Homeschool Mom Burnout Recovery: Soul Care vs. Self Care // Debra FiletaIf there's one thing we know about homeschool moms, it's that we are really good at giving of ourselves. But somewhere along the way, we picked up this belief that a beautiful life is something we give, not something we get to have.In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with licensed professional counselor, author, and homeschool mom of four, Debra Fileta, to unpack why so many of us are running on empty and what it actually looks like to care for our souls, not just our schedules. 🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
2026-02-1254 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 103 - Creating Your Schedule & Finding Socialization // How to Start Homeschooling (Part 3/3)In the final episode of her How to Start Homeschooling series, Christy-Faith tackles the two questions that keep homeschool moms up at night: what a homeschool day actually looks like and whether your kids are “getting enough” socialization.This episode isn’t about perfect schedules or filling every hour. It’s about building a rhythm that works for your family, protecting connection, and letting go of the pressure to recreate school at home. You’ll walk away with simple frameworks, realistic expectations, and a mindset shift that makes homeschooling sustainable instead of exhausting....
2026-02-0444 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 102 - Finding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources // How to Start Homeschooling (Part 2/3)Wondering how to choose homeschool curriculum without blowing the budget or burning out? This is Part 2 of the new homeschooler series, and today we're covering the steps you need to take before you spend a single dollar on curriculum.If you've been tempted to skip ahead and just start buying, it’s understandable. Curriculum feels like the answer to all the chaos. But here's what Christy-Faith has learned after coaching hundreds of moms: if you skip what we're covering today, you're probably going to regret it.This episode is ab...
2026-01-2930 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 101 - How to Start Homeschooling (Part 1/3) — The Legal Stuff & Choosing the Right ApproachIt's 2AM. You have 47 browser tabs open and every article says something different. And you just want to know where to start.If that's you right now, welcome. You made it. Pull up a chair.This is Part 1 of a brand new series designed to walk you step by step through how to start homeschooling. No fluff, no overwhelm, just the three things you actually need to do first. By the end of this episode, you will have clarity, an action plan, and permission to stop worrying about everything...
2026-01-2333 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 100 - The Big 100: Turning the Tables with My Inner CircleThe Christy-Faith Show has reached 100 episodes, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than hanging out with her favorite people. In this special milestone episode, she's joined by Marni, Denise, and longtime friend Jessie for a girls' night style conversation. No fancy agenda, just real talk. They share powerful mom transformation stories from inside Thrive, turn the tables so the guests interview Christy-Faith, and answer listener questions about everything from her homeschool schedule to how she nurtures her marriage while running a business....
2026-01-151h 34
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 99 - The $40 Billion Youth Sports Machine // Jonathan CaroneIf you’ve ever watched your child lose joy in a sport they once loved, this episode will hit close to home.Christy-Faith and guest Jonathan Carone discuss how youth sports has slowly shifted from play to pressure. What used to be backyard games and simple fun has turned into rankings, money, identity, and adult expectations kids were never meant to carry.This episode is not about blaming parents or coaches. It's not anti-sports either (We love sports and competition!). It is about pausing long enough to ask what our...
2026-01-081h 11
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 98 - Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O’Tool72% of parents get insufficient sleep at least three nights a week. And when we finally get the kids to bed, most of us do the same thing — stay up scrolling because it's the only time that feels like ours. But what if the things we think are recharging us are actually making us more exhausted? In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Toole, a neuroscientist and homeschool success story, to unpack the difference between true rest and just escaping. If you're running on empty no matter how much "rest" you get, this con...
2026-01-011h 11
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 97 - The Belief That Nearly Broke My Homeschool // Behind the Screen (Part 6/6)In this final episode of the Behind the Screen series, Christy-Faith shares her deepest why: the real reason behind everything she does. After twenty years in education, she thought homeschooling would be easy. She had the credentials and experience. What she didn't have was support. And it nearly cost her everything.She explores the hidden cost of going it alone and the one belief holding homeschool moms back: that investing in yourself is optional. Learn what the research says about homeschools that thrive versus those that burn out, and why supporting yourself is actually...
2025-12-2434 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 96 - The Grief that Comes with Growth // Behind the Screen (Part 5/6)No one warned you that growth could come with grief. That answering a calling might mean watching parts of your old life slip away—friendships that shift, privacy that disappears, and a simplicity you didn't know to treasure until it was gone.In this raw and reflective episode, Christy-Faith opens up about the hidden cost of stepping into purpose. She shares what it's really like to carry both gratitude and grief at the same time—to love where you are while quietly aching for what you had to leave behind.Th...
2025-12-1845 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 95 - The Two Times I Almost Walked Away From My Faith // Behind the Screen (Part 4/6)Ever lie awake at 2 AM wondering if God's even there? Or have questions you're too scared to say out loud—even to yourself?I've been there. Twice.In this episode, I'm sharing the two seasons I almost walked away from my faith completely. One was intellectual—I couldn't make the pieces fit anymore. The other was heartbreak so crushing I thought God was being cruel.I'll tell you what those years actually looked like, what kept me from walking away, and why wrestling with God...
2025-12-1035 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 94 - Did I Misread the Bible on Parenting? My Journey Back Through Scripture // Behind the Screen (Part 3/6)If you’ve ever followed all the parenting rules, read all the books, and still felt your child slipping away, this episode will land deep in your chest.In this raw and honest conversation, Christy-Faith shares the story she’s never fully told—the moment she realized the parenting method she believed was “biblical” was actually building fear, walls, and distance with her child. What followed was a journey of unlearning, healing, and rediscovering what discipline actually means through the lens of Scripture and attachment, not shame. ...
2025-12-0343 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 93 - Church Hurts: The Cost of Staying Too Long in a Toxic Community // Behind the Screen (Part 2/6)The church you love.The friends who feel like family.The life you’ve built with your whole heart.What happens when walking away from all of it is the only way to protect your family?In this raw and vulnerable episode, Christy-Faith shares the story she’s held close for years—the painful season when her family had to leave their church, their friend group, and their entire social world behind almost overnight. From subtle red flags to full-b...
2025-11-2752 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 92 - Behind the Screen: Part 1/6 - A Real Homeschool Day at My House (nobody's winning awards)If you’ve ever looked at another homeschool mom online and thought, “She must have it all together,” this episode will feel like a deep breath.Christy-Faith opens up about the real parts of her life: the mess, the fear, the mistakes, the burnout and why she can’t keep showing up as a two-dimensional version of herself. This is the start of her Behind the Screen series, where she shares what’s true, not just what fits in a 30-second clip. This is Part 1 of a 6 part series.🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree...
2025-11-1935 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 91 - The Secret to Making Childhood MemoriesThe matching pajamas. The elaborate elf setup. The perfect presents.We pour ourselves out every December trying to create “magic” for our kids—but what if they won’t even remember it?In this freeing and research-backed episode, Christy-Faith uncovers what kids truly remember about their childhood holidays (and what they don’t). Through the science of memory and emotion, she reveals why the pressure for “perfect” holidays actually blocks memories from forming and what to do instead.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 91🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling Resources Find...
2025-11-1226 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 90 - You Can Start Homeschooling Anytime: Here’s Exactly HowWhere Do I Even Begin? How to Start Homeschooling Mid-Year with ConfidenceIf your child’s light is dimming at school and you know it’s time for a change, this episode is your lifeline.In this compassionate and practical guide, Christy-Faith walks you step-by-step through how to start homeschooling in the middle of the school year without panic, perfectionism, or overwhelm. You’ll discover her 30-day framework for a smooth transition, why “de-schooling” is essential before academics, and how to find your child’s true starting point so learning becomes joyful again.You’ll...
2025-11-0531 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 89 - Why People Get Weird When You Say You Homeschool (and How to Handle It Gracefully)You’re just trying to buy avocados, and suddenly you’re defending your entire educational philosophy.In this hilarious and eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith breaks down why announcing “We homeschool” turns into a social experiment. From the grocery store to family gatherings, she explains the psychology behind other people’s awkward reactions and how to stay confident, calm, and kind through it all.You’ll learn four powerful psychological tendencies (status quo bias, shame projection, cognitive dissonance, and confirmation bias) that explain why people question your homeschool choices and how to gracefull...
2025-10-2929 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 88 - The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don’t Care About AnymoreBecause sometimes, freedom starts with letting go.In this hilariously honest and freeing episode, Christy-Faith invites listeners into the “We Do Not Care Club” — the homeschool mom edition. From shrugging off comparison to redefining “normal,” she shares five things homeschool moms simply don’t care about anymore — and why that’s something to celebrate. After all, homeschooling isn’t about being a better version of school — it’s about choosing a better way of life.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 88🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling ResourcesFind everything you need to simplify and st...
2025-10-2326 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 87 - Homeschool, Healing, and a Six Figure Business; Jake's Story of Resilience and RedemptionIn this heartfelt and deeply honest episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Jake, a homeschool graduate, artist, and entrepreneur whose story proves that beauty really can rise from ashes.From growing up in a turbulent, narcissistic household to building a thriving six-figure tie-dye brand with more than 325,000 followers, Jake opens up about the reality of his upbringing, the healing power of homeschooling, and the resilience it takes to rebuild from trauma.You’ll hear why homeschooling became a lifeline for Jake and his mom, how individualized learning helped him find purpose and creativity, and what it me...
2025-10-1648 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 86 - When Safety Becomes the Breaking Point: Why So Many Parents Are Choosing HomeschoolingSchool safety drills. News alerts. Lockdowns. As parents, it’s no wonder we lie awake at night wondering if our kids are truly safe.In this powerful and compassionate episode, Christy-Faith addresses the fear every parent feels but few talk about out loud: the fear that school is no longer the safest place for our children. From the rise in school shootings to silent threats like bullying, anxiety, and emotional trauma, Christy brings the facts, the heart, and the hope parents need right now.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 86...
2025-10-0823 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 85 - They're Coming For Your Parental Rights - Here's What You Need To KnowIn this urgent episode, Christy-Faith asks a sobering question: who really has authority over our children—parents or the state? From California’s AB 495 and SB 107 to historic examples of governments undermining family bonds, she reveals how quickly parental rights can erode when lawmakers overreach.You’ll hear why secure attachment to parents is critical for healthy child development, what history warns us about state control, and what you can do today to protect your family’s freedom.Because at the end of the day, strong families are society’s greatest defense—and no law should erode...
2025-10-0216 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 84 - Shielding or Sharing? Talking to Children About Charlie Kirk and the News“How do I talk to my kids about this?”It’s the question every parent is asking right now. When tragedy strikes, do we shield our children to protect their innocence or share enough truth to prepare them for reality?In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the hard questions parents are facing in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. From toddlers to teens, she shares age-appropriate ways to respond with both courage and care. You’ll learn how to protect your children from unnecessary trauma, equip them with faith and truth, and foster meaningful...
2025-09-2417 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 83 - Underemployment Student Debt and the Homeschool AdvantageHe thought college would guarantee success. It didn't.In this eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith challenges the myth that a diploma automatically equals a bright future. With more than half of recent graduates underemployed and working jobs that don’t even require their degree, she pulls back the curtain on a system that promised stability but delivered stress, debt, and disappointment.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 83🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling Resources Simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey: 👉 https://christy-faith.com/linksThrive Homeschool...
2025-09-1817 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 82 - How Long Should a Homeschool Day Really Be?Homeschooling doesn’t need to take eight hours a day. And if it feels like you’re chained to a desk, exhausted, and stuck in school-at-home mode, you’re not alone.In this eye-opening and freeing episode, Christy-Faith unpacks where the “8-hour school day” came from (spoiler: it’s not about kids at all) and why it doesn’t make sense for homeschool families. Instead, she shares practical ways to design a rhythm that works for your family, one that emphasizes quality over quantity, freedom over grind, and consistency over perfection.From morning powerhouse schedules, to immersive u...
2025-09-1019 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 81 - Homeschooling Preschool: How To Get The Most Out Of The Early YearsShe thought preschool meant worksheets and flashcards.In this freeing and practical episode, Christy-Faith sits down with child development expert and homeschooling mom Kathy Eggers to challenge the myth that “real” learning only happens at a desk. With decades of experience as a teacher, administrator, and author of The Homegrown Preschooler and A Year of Playing Skillfully, Kathy reveals why play is not a distraction from academics; it’s the very foundation of them.From the science showing kids master concepts 20x faster through play than through drills, to the surprising role of mud pies...
2025-09-0346 min
The Christy-Faith ShowEp. 80 - Are Homeschool Moms More Patient?"I could never homeschool. I’m just not patient enough."Sound familiar? It’s the line homeschool moms hear on repeat and it’s not the compliment people think it is. Because here’s the truth: no one starts homeschooling with angelic levels of patience. If anything, homeschooling is the fast track to realizing just how impatient you really are.In this episode, Christy-Faith pulls back the curtain on the “patience myth.” She shares why patience isn’t a prerequisite for homeschooling; it’s a byproduct. You don’t need perfection to show up for your kids; you jus...
2025-08-2717 min