As a Catholic homeschooling mom, finding time for personal growth and encouragement can be a challenge. Between lesson planning, nurturing our children’s faith, and managing our homes, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. That’s where podcasts come in—a wonderful way to infuse your day with wisdom, inspiration, and practical tips, even when you’re on the go. In this post, I’m sharing some of the best podcasts for Catholic homeschooling moms that will not only help you on your homeschooling path but also deepen your faith and keep your eyes on Heaven. Whether you’re folding laundry, driving to extracurriculars, or enjoying a rare quiet moment, these podcasts offer the support you need to homeschool with grace and confidence.
Let’s dive into some of my favorite podcast recommendations that have helped me grow both as a homeschooling mom and as a follower of Christ.
Read-Aloud Revival Podcast
Join Sarah Mackenzie as she inspires you to cultivate a love for books and learning in your home. Discover tips on nurturing reading habits, discussions about her favorite books, and lively interviews with authors who make storytelling magical. This podcast is perfect for homeschoolers who want to enrich their family’s reading experience.
Your Morning Basket Podcast
Pam Barnhill’s Homeschool Better Together podcast is dedicated to helping parents create a more joyful and successful homeschool experience. With practical tips, expert interviews, and encouragement, Pam guides listeners on how to simplify their homeschooling routines, manage their time effectively, and create meaningful learning moments with their kids.
Happy, Holy, Mama
Join homeschool mom and Catholic life coach, Emily Brown, as she helps you cultivate a happy and holy home. Each episode dives into the beautiful blend of homeschooling, faith, motherhood, and all the little moments in between. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, spiritual encouragement, or just a friend to walk alongside you, Emily offers heartfelt advice and inspiration to guide you in raising saints and keeping Christ at the center of your home. Tune in and be uplifted in your mission to create a joyful, faith-filled family life. (Emily is a dear friend of mine!)
The Homeschooling Saints Podcast
Hosted by Homeschool Connections, this podcast inspires you to create a homeschool you love for the people you love. Tune in for discussions with seasoned homeschooling experts who share practical advice, encouragement, and stories to help you on your journey of raising saints.
The Catholic Homeschool Podcast
Join 25 year veteran homeschool parent, and co-founder of the Catholic Homeschool Community and Conferences, Paola Ciskanik, as she invites you into a cozy fireside chat with her homeschool friends, and seasoned Catholic homeschool experts. This is the place for support, encouragement and guidance! Let’s travel this homeschool life together.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Fr. Mike Schmitz offers engaging insights into faith, culture, and everyday life in this audio version of his popular video series. Perfect for listening on the go, you’ll find his reflections thought-provoking, relatable, and rooted in Catholic teaching.
The Bible in a Year
with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Join Fr. Mike Schmitz as he guides you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, using The Bible Timeline approach developed by Jeff Cavins. Gain a deeper understanding of salvation history and how it connects to your own life in this transformative journey through Scripture.
USCCB Daily Readings Podcast
Listen to daily readings from the New American Bible, providing a beautiful way to stay connected to the liturgy and enrich your daily prayer life. This podcast brings the Word of God directly to you, perfect for incorporating into your homeschool or personal devotional time.
All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri
Theologian Dr. Edward Sri offers weekly insights on living out the Catholic faith, with episodes that delve into the Bible, prayer, virtue, relationships, marriage, and family life. If you want to be intentional about your faith, this podcast is a must-listen. Sri is one of my favorites and he is one of the reasons I converted!
This is Jen
Catholic convert Jen Fulwiler, a standup comedian, bestselling author, and homeschooling mom of six, shares her wit and wisdom. With her humorous take on faith, motherhood, and everyday life, Jen’s episodes bring a refreshing and lighthearted perspective to the Catholic homeschooling journey.
Catholic Homeschool Moms
Kerry Olvera offers valuable insights and interviews with other homeschooling moms who balance work, family, and faith. Discover tips, strategies, and resources designed to help Catholic moms homeschool confidently while staying rooted in their vocation.
The Catholic Mama Podcast
Delve into episodes that help deepen and defend your Catholic faith, while finding encouragement in your vocation of parenthood and marriage. Gain confidence in raising your children in the faith and discover practical ways to make Catholicism a central part of your family’s life.
Fountains of Carrots
Christy and Haley, two caffeine-loving bloggers, dive into spirited discussions about faith, books, culture, family life, and everything in between. Their podcast feels like sitting down with friends for a cozy chat, with plenty of laughter, insights, and relatable moments from their lives as Catholic women, mothers, and wives.
Catholic Stuff You Should Know
Four Catholic priests host this lighthearted podcast that delves into various prominent and obscure Catholic topics. With a blend of banter, humor, and insightful commentary, they make learning about Catholic teachings both fun and engaging.
The Messy Family Podcast
Mike and Alicia Hernon, parents of ten, invite you into real conversations about Catholic marriage, parenting, and family life. With humor and honesty, they share tips and insights on navigating the beautiful messiness of family life, helping you embrace the greatest adventure of all.
The Jimmy Akin Podcast
The Jimmy Akin Podcast: The Mysteries of the Faith features Jimmy Akin, Senior Apologist at Catholic Answers where he covers things you don’t hear about in relation to the Catholic faith. Jimmy won’t be repeating the same old arguments, he’ll pull from other fields to push the boundaries of apologetics. You will discover a highly entertaining, informative, and at times, humorous show that will help you grow in your Faith.
Catholic Answers Focus
Catholic Answers Focus, the world’s premier podcast on Catholic apologetics, helps you explain and defend the Catholic Faith. If you want to take a deep dive into the reasons behind Church teaching, Catholic Answers Focus is for you. As a convert, I really love podcasts on apologetics because the more I understand my faith, the better I can teach it to my children!
Among Women Podcast
Hosted by Pat Gohn, this podcast celebrates the beauty and grace women experience in their Catholic faith and life. From faith-sharing to inspiring stories, Pat encourages women to draw closer to Christ and live out their call to holiness in their daily lives.
Discerning Hearts Podcasts
Discover on-demand podcasts that cover spiritual formation, Sacred Scripture, prayer, Church history, Catholic social teaching, and more. These episodes offer deep insights into the Catholic faith, making them great for enriching your own journey.
Girlfriends with Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean shares encouragement and practical advice for Catholic women at every stage of life. From celebrating traditions to discussing marriage, motherhood, and faith, this podcast feels like chatting with a friend who truly understands.
The Jeff Cavins Show
Jeff Cavins offers personal tips and reflections on living as a disciple of Jesus Christ, from simplifying your life to studying the Bible. Tune in for insights on faith, family, and the joys and challenges of Catholic living.
Ask Father Josh
Fr. Josh answers listener-submitted questions about morality, spirituality, relationships, evangelization, and more. His candid, relatable approach makes this podcast an excellent resource for anyone seeking answers about living out their Catholic faith.
A Good Story is Hard to Find
Join Catholics Julie Davis and Scott Danielson as they discuss books, movies, and traces of faith found within stories. Their thoughtful conversations offer a unique way to explore how God’s truth is woven into the narratives around us.
The Gathering Place/Blessed is She
The Gathering Place from Blessed is She brings you engaging conversations about faith, life, and community. With a mix of Teachable Tuesdays and audio clips, this podcast feels like gathering with friends to talk about things that matter.
Beloved and Blessed
Based on the wisdom of Scripture, Kimberly Hahn’s podcast encourages women to live out their calling as daughters of God. Drawing from decades of experience, she offers inspiration and practical guidance for women in all walks of life.
Catholic History Trek
Explore the history of the Catholic Church and the background of contemporary practices and issues with this insightful podcast. It’s a perfect blend of history and faith that sheds light on the rich traditions of the Church.
Abiding Together
Hosted by Michelle Benzinger, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and Heather Khym, this podcast offers a place of connection, rest, and encouragement. It’s an uplifting resource for anyone seeking to live out their passion and purpose in Christ.
Pints with Aquinas
Matt Fradd tackles questions St. Thomas Aquinas addressed in the Summa Theologica, offering in-depth answers in an accessible and engaging way. If you’re curious about philosophy, theology, or Catholic teachings, grab a pint and tune in! This is one of my husband’s favorites too.
Make Joy Normal: Cozy Homeschooling
Join veteran homeschool mom Bonnie Landry, along with Elizabeth and Christina, as they discuss how to create a cozy and joyful homeschool environment. Their honest and heartwarming conversations provide inspiration for families on the homeschooling path.
The Catholic Homeschool Podcast
Last but not least, this podcast is a source of inspiration and practical advice for Catholic homeschooling families. It features insights from veteran homeschoolers, interviews with Catholic priests and laypeople, and discussions on how to incorporate faith into your homeschooling journey. It’s a great resource for building a faith-filled homeschool environment.
My Favorite Unschooling Podcasts
Unschooling Mom2Mom
Sue Patterson, a veteran unschooling mom, shares her wealth of knowledge on how to navigate the unschooling journey confidently. Each episode tackles common concerns, offers practical advice, and helps parents understand the benefits of unschooling for their families.
1000 Hours Outside
Ginny Yurich inspires families to spend more time in nature and embrace outdoor learning. This podcast encourages listeners to connect with their children through outdoor adventures, providing tips, expert interviews, and motivation to reach that 1,000 hours outside goal.
Wild + Free
Join Ainsley Arment and other Wild + Free mamas as they discuss the importance of nurturing a love of learning in a homeschool environment. This podcast is filled with inspiration, practical advice, and encouragement to make homeschooling a joyful and adventure-filled experience.
Life Without School
A podcast that explores the ins and outs of living and learning outside the traditional school system. Hosted by homeschooling parents, it offers insights into different home education styles and shares real-life stories, tips, and resources for creating a meaningful learning experience at home.
Exploring Unschooling
Pam Laricchia dives deep into unschooling topics, offering thoughtful conversations with unschooling parents, grown unschoolers, and experts. It’s an excellent resource for anyone interested in understanding how unschooling can be a rich and rewarding educational path.
Let ‘Em Go Barefoot
Liana Francisco provides a thoughtful approach to unschooling, with an emphasis on respecting the natural learning process. This podcast discusses topics like self-directed learning, family rhythms, and holistic approaches to parenting, helping you create a more connected and intentional home education experience.
Honey, I’m Homeschooling the Kids
Hosted by Robyn Robertson, this podcast dives into homeschooling, unschooling, and self-directed education. Featuring interviews with experts, parents, and homeschool graduates, Robyn offers valuable insights into different educational philosophies, parenting, and creating a lifestyle that supports lifelong learning.
Reclaiming the Wild Child
“Reclaiming the Wild Child,” by Stephanie Radcliffe, is a heart-centered exploration of childhood and child led learning through the lens of nature, freedom, and creativity. This podcast empowers parents and educators to reconnect with the wild and untamed aspects of childhood, fostering curiosity and imagination in today’s world.
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