Cultivating Calm in Your Homeschool—Our New Series Begins!
Hello Journey Through Homeschooling Friends,
We’re thrilled to welcome you back for a brand new series on the podcast! In this week’s episode, “Cultivating an Unshakable Peace In Your Heart,” host Jami Thornsberry and special guest Adonna Pryor crack open Teaching from Rest: Unshakable Peace in Your Homeschooling by Sarah McKenzie—the book that’s inspiring both our hearts and our revived ECA Moms Reads book club.
Why This Book—and Why Now?
Jami and Adonna dive into what “rest” and “peace” really look like for homeschool families—especially in today’s world, where electronics and social media add to our plates and anxieties. Adonna shares her own candid reflections on not feeling naturally restful as a homeschool mom and how she’s discovered that peace is something we learn (and choose to cultivate), not just stumble into.
They unpack:
- The myth of perfect curriculum, and why true education is about shaping children, not just checking boxes.
- Homeschooling through chaos, and how moments of peace can be found in the midst of baking soda volcanoes and Lego towers.
- Simple, affordable ways (like the Charlotte Mason method and library read-alouds) to get started without overwhelm.
- Why rest and peace don’t require everything to be quiet or perfect—and how even tiny, present moments with our kids can be restorative.
- Practical encouragement for navigating new technology (and combatting its overwhelm with a love for truth, beauty, and goodness).
Looking Ahead
This episode is the perfect launchpad for new and seasoned homeschoolers alike—and even for those whose children have graduated, as Adonna reflects on learning to release fear in each new season.
Connect with Us!
Want to go deeper? Join the discussion in our private ECA Moms Reads Facebook or Instagram groups (just request access for a safe, supportive space!). And stay tuned for live Zoom gatherings where we can swap encouragement and ideas face-to-face.
Ready to Anchor Your Year in Peace?
Listen in and journey with us each week as we dig into cultivating rest in our hearts, our homeschools, and our lives. Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.
Wishing you hope and peace,
Jami, Adonna, & the Journey Through Homeschooling Team
P.S. Do you have a friend who’s starting their homeschool adventure? Invite them along for this series!
