Johanna Pressley joins us on the Homeschool Mom Podcast to share her wisdom on the topic of autism in children. In this episode she provides biblical insights and tools for supporting children with autism. Johanna emphasizes viewing children as image bearers of God, discerning behavior causes, and creatively applying Scripture. She offers practical strategies for parents to align their parenting with biblical principles, fostering growth and hope in their children with autistic traits.
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Helping moms apply Biblical principles to their everyday life.
Helping Kids Navigate Anxiety & Fear with Rick Witmer | Homeschool Mom Podcast Ep 37
In today’s fast-paced world, children face unprecedented levels of fear, anxiety, and worry. As moms, it’s essential to understand the root causes of these emotions and how we can guide our children toward peace using biblical principles. Listen as Rick Whitmer shares about his new book, Walking with God When I’m Afraid, and gives us practical advice for addressing fear and anxiety in young hearts.
Raising Bible Readers: Tools to Help You and Your Child Study Scripture Accurately
Raise Bible readers and teach your kids how to study God’s Word accurately with these helpful tools and resources.
Homeschool Mom Podcast Ep 35: Should Christians Practice Yoga?
Should Christians practice yoga? Let’s look at six principles from Scripture that apply to this issue on this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast.
Homeschool Mom Podcast Ep. 31 Homeschool Mom, Are You Lonely?
In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, I’m sharing three ways you can find encouragement and fellowship as a homeschool mom. I know from experience that homeschooling can often leave us weary, discouraged, and isolated but it doesn’t have to stay that way! Listen to this episode for some encouragement.
How a Better Understanding of Scripture Changed My Response to Trials (Personal Testimony)
While I grew up in a Christian home and accepted the Lord as my Savior at a very early age, I still wrestled with my faith and what it meant to follow Christ. There were things I was exposed to and that happened to me in public school that became stumbling blocks in my walk with the Lord. I lacked the wisdom and maturity to know how to properly respond in a God-honoring way. Fast forward to the present. In the past six years, my family has walked through many trials including two stretches of unemployment, multiple miscarriages, and all of my health issues, to name a few. But my response to these more recent trials is far different than my response to the trials of my youth. Here’s why…
Favorite Podcasts for Christian Moms
Check out my favorite podcasts for Christian moms that will help you grow in your walk with the Lord and the discipleship and training of your children.
Walking with Your Teen Through Depression with Guest Christine Chappell
Join me as I talk with guest Christine Chappell about teen depression and how you can come alongside and walk with your teen through a season of depression.
May 2025 Book Reviews
Here’s a look at what I read in May along with a review of each book. I also share what three books are next on my list to read.
Homeschooling with Health Issues
In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, I want to offer some encouragement to those of you who are trying to homeschool while juggling your own health issues. I also want to share some practical things that I am doing now and have done in the past, to make homeschooling my kids possible when I’ve been down and out with health problems.
Answering Your Questions: My adult child has rejected God. Where did I go wrong?
Having a child reject Christ is on of the greatest sorrows of motherhood. We love our children and desire the best for them. And as believers, we know that the best thing for our children is acknowledging their sin, turning to Christ for salvation, and growing in their walk with the Lord. But what do we do when our adult children reject God? Did we do something wrong? And can we prevent it from happening to our younger kids?
Should a Mom Desire Time to Herself?
Should a mom desire time away from her kids to do things she enjoys? Some people say moms MUST make time for themselves so they don’t burn out. Others say that all a mom needs is the strength of the Lord. Are either of these views biblical? Or is there something more important for moms to consider? Find out in episode 24 of the Homeschool Mom Podcast.