30 Best Podcasts About Homeschooling

By TED Staff
June 2021

Homeschooling is no easy task! From coming up with the right curriculum, to keeping track of progress, to ensuring your kids remain interested, homeschooling can be tough for even the most dedicated parent educators. If you need a little encouragement, or maybe even a few ideas, consider listening to a few podcasts about homeschooling.

Homeschooling podcasts are a great medium by which to gain ideas, find inspiration, and recommit to home education. But with nearly 100 homeschooling-related podcasts, it can be hard to sift through to find the shows worth your time. That’s where we come in. Keep scrolling for Top Education Degrees’s rundown of the 30 best podcasts about homeschooling.

Art of Homeschooling Podcast

Art of Homeschooling Podcast is the podcast of Jean Miller, a homeschooling veteran and a parent of three. Miller presents inspiring stories and go-to strategies to encourage parents who might feel overwhelmed by home education. New shows are produced multiple times each month, and span anywhere from 10 minutes to one hour. Recent episodes include “Create a Simple Summer Rhythm,” “How to Be More Decisive in Your Homeschool,” and “Holistic Homeschooling: A Day in the Life.”

Called to Homeschool

Meg Thomas, a mother of seven and a certified Life Coach, is the host of Called to Homeschool. In each episode, Thomas encourages parents with strategies for ways in which they can succeed at homeschooling. New shows are produced twice each month, and last less than 20 minutes each. Recent episodes include “When Your Kid Doesn’t Like School,” “Homeschool Co-ops,” and “How to be an Awesome Mom.”

The Heart of Homeschooling

The Heart of Homeschooling is the podcast of Leah Lovero. Leah homeschools her own children, and shares her trials and tribulations, plus best tips, via her podcast. New episodes are produced weekly, and average about 20 minutes in length. Recent episodes include “How to Teach When You Don’t Want To,” “Making Time for Rest as a Homeschool Mom,” and “Homeschooling Around Your Pesky Limitations.”

The Homeschool Compass Podcast

The Homeschool Compass Podcast is a homeschooling podcast from the team at Homeschool Compass. The podcast focuses on ways in which homeschooling parents can lean into their community, and glean the wisdom of other parent-educators. New shows are produced monthly. Recent episodes include “Teaching Math with Confidence,” “Working While Homeschooling,” and “Finding Your Homeschool Rhythm.”

Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

Amy Sloan is the voice behind Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology. The second-generation homeschooling mother interviews other homeschooling parents on all sorts of topics relating to home education. New shows are produced weekly. Recent episodes include “Living Latin Lessons in Our Homeschool;” “Language Learning at Home;” and “Conversations, Relationships, and a Charlotte-Mason Education During High School.”

The Homeschool Highschool Podcast

The Homeschool Highschool Podcast is a home education-themed podcast that focuses on parent-educators teaching their high school-aged children at home. Each show offers both encouragement and tips. Episodes are posted weekly. Recent shows include “Activities to Enrich Psychology Credits,” “Taking Gap Year After Graduation,” and “How to Choose Curriculum for Homeschool High School.”

Homeschool History

Homeschool History is a popular education podcast produced by BBC Radio 4. The podcast’s host, Greg Jenner of Horrible Histories, features facts, jokes, and fun lessons — all with the purpose of making history at home more fun. New shows are produced once or twice each month. Recent episodes include “Life in Roman Pompeii,” “Mary Anning,” and “The Scottish Wars of Independence.”

Homeschool Made Simple

Homeschool Made Simple is the podcast of Carole Joy Seid. The podcast focuses on Christian homeschooling, and walks parent-educators through teaching various subjects “simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably.” New shows are produced weekly. Recent episodes include “From Homeschool to Standing for Christ at Stanford,” “How to Balance Screens,” and “Environmental Hindrances to Learning.”

The Homeschool Project Podcast

The Homeschool Project Podcast is hosted by Nathan and Anita, two homeschooling parents whose mission is to “take back life centered around family, adventures, and the outdoors with our children’s education at the heart.” Each show focuses on homeschooling and alternative education. New shows are released multiple times each month. Recent episodes include “Learning Outside the Home & No Fuss Nature Days” and “The Anthropology of Childhood Learning.”

The Homeschool Sisters Podcast

The Homeschool Sisters are Cait and Kara, two moms who are homeschooling their own children. Their podcast consists of chats and interviews about all things home education. New shows are produced about once a month. Recent episodes include “Let’s Chat Gameschooling!,” “Planning a Simple Summer,” and “Homeschooling with a New Baby.”

HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast

HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast is the podcast of Jackie Wheeler, who has been teaching at home for more than a decade. The show features interviews with, strategies, and inspiration from homeschooling families from around the world. New shows are released weekly. Recent episodes include “Giving Yourself Grace,” “Roadschooling and Homeschooling,” and “Plan Your Next Day: Better Homeschool Parenting.”

Homeschool with Moxie Podcast

Abby Banks is the host of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast. The popular education podcast offers support to moms who are feeling overwhelmed about teaching their children at home. New shows are released weekly. Recent episodes include “Summer Strategies for Homeschool Moms,” “Worldview + Homeschooling,” and “Learning Through Math Games + Manipulatives.”

Homeschooling & Loving It!

Homeschooling & Loving It! is the podcast of Jamie Gaddy. Gaddy spends each episode chatting about everything related to home education, in order to inspire parent-teachers to love home education. Recent episodes include “Homeschooling High School Tips for Success,” “Why Middle School is So Important!,” and “Homeschool Tips to Avoid Burnout.”

The Homeschooling and Liberty Podcast

The Homeschooling and Liberty Podcast is an educational podcast focusing on “unschooling” — that is, allowing children “the freedom to explore their passions and learn at their own pace.” New shows are produced three to four times each month. Recent episodes include “Unschooling and Living Joyfully,” “A Major Pro of Homeschooling is Being Creative and Considerate,” and “Homeschooling Sees Children for the Humans They Are!”

Homeschooling Families by Teach Them Diligently

Homeschooling Families by Teach Them Diligently is the podcast of David and Leslie Nunnery. The two hosts interview new guests each episode about a variety of topics, including homeschooling and parenting. New shows are produced two or three times per month. Recent episodes include “Protecting Young Minds Confronted with Bad Pictures,” “Being a Warrior Mom in a Changing Culture,” and “Homeschooling and The Working Mom.”

Homeschooling Made Easy

Homeschooling Made Easy is the podcast of Our House Homeschooling. The podcast focuses on all things homeschooling. It aims to provide parent-educators with the knowledge they need to become confident teachers. New shows are released throughout the month. Recent episodes include “All About Writing and Homeschooling,” “Perfectionism in Homeschooling — Are You Guilty of This?!,” and “Son Wants to Go Back to Public School – What To Do?”

Homeschooling with Technology

Homeschooling with Technology is the podcast of Meryl van der Merwe. In each show, van der Merwe shares ideas and tips about how to use technology productively while homeschooling. New episodes are released throughout the month, and range anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes in length. Recent episodes include “Intentional Summer Screen Time,” “Using Tech to Enjoy Nature,” and “Digital College Prep.”

Honey! I’m Homeschooling the Kids

Robyn Robertson is the host of Honey! I’m Homeschooling the Kids. The show focuses on alternative education and how it can lead to a fuller family life. New episodes are produced weekly. Recent episodes include “Unschooling to Adulthood,” “Growing Up Unschooled,” and “Unschooling & STEM.”

It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool High School

It’s Not That Hard to Homeschool High School, asserts Ann Karako, the host of this popular homeschooling podcast. Karako offers inspiration and innovative ideas meant to empower parent-educators. New shows are produced twice each month. Recent episodes include “How to Homeschool High School Math with Less Stress,” “Preparing for College Academically,” and “How to Prepare Teens for College Writing.”

Learning Outside the Lines

Learning Outside the Lines is the podcast of Ann Ryan, a homeschooling mother of four. The podcast shares information, support, and ideas related to home education. New shows are produced throughout the year. Recent episodes include “Thoughts on Wildschooling,” “Learning Through Community Service,” and “Tips for Learning Challenges.”

Let’s Talk Homeschool

Let’s Talk Homeschool is the podcast of Davis and Rachael Carman. The podcast, which is sponsored by Apologia Educational Ministries, focuses on the Carman’s nearly three decades of homeschooling, curriculum ideas, and much more. New shows are produced weekly. Recent episodes include “Homeschool Graduations,” “The Power of a Private Parenting Crisis,” and “What School Choice Will Parents Make in 2021?”

Make Joy Normal: Cozy Homeschooling

Make Joy Normal: Cozy Homeschooling is the podcast of Bonnie Landry. During each show, the homeschooling mother of seven discusses ways in which homeschooling can be comfortable for all. Listeners questions are also answered. New episodes are produced weekly. Recent shows include “Are Rewards and Consequences Different Than Incentives?,” “How to Read a Book So It Becomes the Curriculum,” and “Connecting with Homeschool Connections.”

Raising Arrows: Big Family Homeschool

Amy Roberts is the host of Raising Arrows: Big Family Homeschool. In each episode, Roberts teaches listeners to manage their home and homeschool with simple and practical ideas. Popular episodes include “How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day,” “How to Be a Relaxed Homeschool Mom,” and “Maximizing Space in Kids’ Bedrooms.”

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for the Classical Homeschooling Mama

Those interested in classical education will want to give the Scholé Sisters a listen. This popular podcast is formatted as a casual conversation about home education and parenting. New shows are produced about twice each month. Recent episodes include “Beyond Restful Learning,” “Passport to Foreign Language,” and “What Has Athens to Do With Abuja?”

Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution!

Schoolhouse Rocked is a homeschooling themed podcast that features interviews with leaders in the home education movement. New shows are produced three times each week with guests who are authors, activists, parent-educators, and more. Recent episodes include “Stop Comparing!,” “Building Enduring Families of Faith,” and “Tips for Homeschooling Success.”

Simple Homeschool

Simple Homeschool is the podcast of Jamie C. Martin. The podcast is perfect for those home-educators who just need a quick dose of inspiration and encouragement. Each show averages 10-15 minutes in length. Recent episodes include “4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Picking Next Year’s Curriculum,” “Homeschooling 101: What to Teach and When to Teach It,” and “You Don’t Have to Finish Everything You Start.”

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling is Sonya Shafer’s podcast all about the Charlotte Mason method of home education. Each show offers practical teaching tips and encouragement for parent-educators. Popular episodes include “What To Do with a Prolific Reader,” “Screen Time,” and “How to Do Poet Study.”

Sonlight Connections: A Homeschool Podcast

Sonlight Connections is the homeschooling podcast of Sonlight Curriculum, a popular Christian homeschooling curriculum. The podcast provides tips and encouragement for teaching and learning at home. New shows are produced throughout the month. Recent episodes include “Refresh and Refuel Your Homeschool,” “What You Need to Know to Start Homeschooling,” and “Chart Your Path from Public School to Homeschool.”

Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental Science

One of the most intimidating subjects for home educators is science. Fortunately, Paige Hudson produces the Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast. Each new episode of this podcast provides listeners with the building blocks they need to confidently teach science in an exciting way. Recent episodes include “How to: Make Science Fun and Exciting with These Three Tips” and “How To: Keep a Written Record of Hands-on Science for All Ages.”

Wild + Free

Wild + Free is the podcast of host Ainsley Arment. The podcast focuses on homeschooling with confidence, and the ways in which we can lean into the homeschool community. New shows are produced about twice per month. Recent episodes include “Growing in the Grace of Homeschooling,” “The Beautiful Promise of Family,” and “Overcoming the Fears of Homeschooling.”