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Christian Homeschooling & Motherhood | For The Mom Podcast & Ministry
A Scripture-rooted podcast for Christian homeschooling moms who want to walk confidently in their God-given calling without the guilt or overwhelm.
Each week, host Maryse Doner — founder of For The Mom ministry, Christian speaker, and creator of the Journey to the Cross Devotional Journal- brings you biblical encouragement, honest conversation, and practical tools for your homeschooling, motherhood, and faith. Maryse helps everyday moms to homeschool with peace and confidence, relying on the one who called them to this ministry.
You'll find short, simple teaching points, real-life stories, Scripture, and prayer woven into episodes.
Whether you're new to homeschooling, navigating a learning challenge, feeling spiritually dry, or simply longing for a steadier rhythms in your home, this podcast will meet you where you are. Friend, you don't need to have it all figured out.
What you'll find here:
• Faith: identity in Christ above all else, trusting Him in every season.
• Motherhood: purpose, peace from above, and perseverance in God's design for moms.
• Homeschooling: practical tips for curriculum, routines, and time-management.
• Real encouragement for Christian women seeking to live out their calling in a confused culture.
Who this podcast is for: Christian homeschooling moms who want faith-based truth that meets them in the everyday of their lives and faith.
About Maryse: Maryse Doner is a Christian speaker, podcaster, and author who equips women to homeschool with peace and confidence. With a nursing background that brings practical credibility and a heart rooted in Scripture, she is relatable, humble, empathetic, and intentional. Her teaching is practical and honest, rooted in Scripture, and a safe place to be both challenged and encouraged.
New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and share with a mom who needs encouragement today.
God is faithful in every season, and He will equip you for each day. You're not alone!
Connect with Maryse:
• Website: http://www.forthemomministry.com
• Speaking inquiries: info@forthemomministry.com
• Devotional Journal: Journey to the Cross - A 40 Day Devotional Journal for Moms
• Instagram: For the Mom Podcast & Ministry
• Facebook: Christian Homeschooling Group
- Education for Kids chart
- #167
- Episodes
- 123
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 12 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
123 episodes, newest first
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13 min
Ep 123 | When Motherhood Feels Heavy: The Lord Will Uphold You
Season 1, Episode 123
Show notes
Motherhood can feel heavy and overwhelming, especially when life is full and busy. Finding time to pray or have a quiet moment can feel nearly impossible. But moms, we weren't meant to carry everything in our own strength.
Join me for this repeat episode as we pray together and let the Lord lift our heads and sustain us.
I'm glad you're here on the podcast!
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11 min
Ep 122 | An Audience of One: Surrender, Identity, and Staying in His Word
Season 1, Episode 122
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Today's episode is a little different. I'm being transparent with you about where I'm
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12 min
Ep 121 | HOMESCHOOLING: Is It Really Worth It?
Season 1, Episode 121
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Have you wrestled with the question, "Is it really worth it to homeschool my kids?" Does it really make that much difference whether I homeschool them or they go to school? Today on the podcast, I’ll answer that question and challenge you to define what “worth it” means for you! Listen for a little giveaway in today's episode!
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homeschool mom | christian motherhood| homeschool encouragement | christian homeschooling | homeschool curriculum
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14 min
Ep 120 | Help! My Homeschool Curriculum Isn't Working! What Do I Do Next?
Season 1, Episode 120
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Have I chosen the wrong homeschool curriculum? Should I change curriculum? Will this mess up my whole homeschool year? In today's episode, I'll walk you through your options when your homeschool curriculum feels like it isn’t working!
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homeschool mom | homeschool guilt | homeschool encouragement | christian homeschool | homeschool curriculum
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15 min
Ep 119 | Christian Motherhood — The Plans We Make, The Prayers We Pray, and Learning to Surrender them to God
Episode 119
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We make plans as moms and wives for our kids, our marriages, our homes, our days, and our future. Today I'm talking about what it actually looks like to surrender those plans to God instead of fighting our way through them on our own. I close the episode praying over you and with you! I'm glad you're here.
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If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com
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13 min
Ep 118 | Feeling Behind: A Word for the Homeschool Mom Who’s Doubting Herself.
Season 1, Episode 118
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"Am I doing enough?"
The question almost every homeschool mom asks herself late at night after a hard day. Today I'm talking about where that question comes from, how my September has gone so far, and why showing up and being faithful is what actually matters.
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homeschool mom | homeschool guilt | homeschool encouragement | christian homeschool | homeschool burnout | am i doing enough
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11 min
Ep 117 | Raising Kids Who Know What They Believe (Not Just What to Do)
Season 1, Episode 117
Show notes
It's possible to teach your kids reading, writing, fractions, and grammar for years and never once teach them why they believe what they believe. Today I'm talking about discipleship as its own kind of homeschool stewardship, and the "compass, not a measuring stick" approach I use in our home.
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homeschool | Christian homeschool | apologetics for kids | catechism | discipling your kids | homeschool curriculum | homeschool mom
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13 min
Ep 116 | Starting Your Homeschool Year Free From Comparison and Guilt
Season 1, Episode 116
Show notes
Hey Moms! Your homeschool was never supposed to look like your friend's, or what you see online. God gave you your specific kids and your specific family! Homeschooling them is actually a part of stewarding the gifts that God gave you.
In this episode, join me as we dive into starting your homeschool year without guilt and comparison! I'm glad you're here!
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homeschool | homeschool mom | christian homeschool | starting your homeschool year | homeschool guilt | homeschool comparison | new homeschool mom | homeschool curriculum
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12 min
Ep 115 | HOMESCHOOLING | How to Add Bible, Apologetics, and Catechism to Your Homeschool Year
Season 1, Episode 115
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If you’re planning your homeschool year and choosing curriculum for math, reading, history, and spelling, don’t forget to plan for Bible, Christian discipleship, catechism, and apologetics, too.
In this episode, we’re talking about Christian homeschooling, teaching the Bible at home, discipling your children, and why catechism and apologetics for kids are such an important part of building a strong biblical worldview. If you want to raise children who know what they believe, why they believe it, and how to defend their Christian faith, this episode will encourage you to make discipleship a priority in your homeschool year.
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13 min
Ep 114 | HOMESCHOOLING | Starting Your Homeschool Year. 3 Things I'm Doing to Prepare for a Smooth Start.
Season 1, Episode 114
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Starting a new homeschool year can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to! In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things I'm doing to prepare for a smooth start to homeschooling! This episode is for Christian homeschool moms who want to start their homeschool year smoothly! I'm glad you're here!
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16 min
Ep 113 | FAITH | Teaching Your Kids to Defend Their Faith. Christian Apologetics & Homeschooling
Season 1, Episode 113
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In this episode, we're talking about Christian parenting, homeschooling, apologetics for kids, catechism, and teaching children a biblical worldview. If you've ever wondered how to prepare your children to defend their Christian faith and answer hard questions about Jesus, truth, morality, gender ideology, abortion, and culture, this episode is for you.
I'm sharing a story of a real conversation that challenged me to think deeper about raising Christian kids, discipling children at home, and why teaching apologetics in the homeschool years matters so much. We’ll talk about how to help kids know what they believe, why they believe it, and how to defend their faith with confidence and grace.
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14 min
Ep 112 | HOMESCHOOLING | What is Catechism and Apologetics?
Season 1, Episode 112
Show notes
Our children are being shaped every day by the world around them, through screens, friendships, culture, and the messages they absorb without even realizing it. The question is not whether they are developing a worldview, but what that worldview is being built on.
In this episode, join me as I answer the questions: What is Catechism and Apologetics? Why do they matter?
I’ll be sharing about the new curriculum I’ve written for ages 4-18, with three levels designed to help children grow from early foundations all the way to confidently engaging their faith.
If you want to raise children who are rooted in truth and prepared to stand firm in a culture of confusion, this episode will encourage and equip you.
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If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com
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11 min
Ep 111 | HOMESCHOOLING | What You Can Actually Do This Summer to Prepare for Next Year
Season 1, Episode 111
Show notes
Summer is for rest, but it's also a great time to take a few simple steps that will make your homeschool year run more smoothly.
In this episode, I'm sharing practical ways to prepare for fall without spending your whole summer worrying about curriculum and schedules. We'll talk about decluttering your homeschool space, organizing what you already have, praying over your family's commitments, and making wise decisions about the year ahead.
If you're wondering what you can actually do this summer to set yourself up for a peaceful homeschool year, this episode is for you.
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17 min
Ep 110 | MOTHERHOOD | Embracing Your Weaknesses as a Mom
Season 1, Episode 110
Show notes
Motherhood has a way of exposing the places we feel weakest. The overstimulation, the overwhelm, the impatience, the pressure of feeling like you are not doing enough. All of it can leave us feeling defeated. In this episode, I’ll take you through 3 parts: 1. Identifying your weaknesses. 2. Responding to them, and 3. Walking in freedom.
And if you need a place to slow down and bring those burdens to the Lord, my Journey to the Cross devotional journal is linked in the show notes.
I'm glad you're here! Please take a moment to leave me a rating and review.
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14 min
Ep 109 | FAITH | Praying for Your Kids - What to Pray & Why it Matters
Season 1, Episode 109
Show notes
Hey Moms! One of the most powerful things you can do for your children may also be one of the quietest: praying for them.
In this episode, we are talking about the power of prayer in motherhood, why it should be our first response instead of our last resort, and how praying for and with our kids becomes a covering over their lives as they grow!
I'm glad you're here! Let's Connect!
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11 min
Ep 108 | MOTHERHOOD | Being Present and Content This Summer
Season 1, Episode 108
Show notes
Hey Moms! In this episode, join me as we talk about what it looks like to be more present and content in the everyday moments of summer motherhood. From comparison and overbooking to future-focused stress and the temptation to rush ahead, this is a gentle reminder to slow down and live the day God has actually given you.
If you need help quieting the noise and staying rooted in truth this summer, my Journey to the Cross devotional journal is linked in the show notes. 💛
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10 min
Ep 107 | When You Can’t See What God Is Doing: Holding Onto Faith in the Valleys
Season 1, Episode 107
Show notes
Are you walking through an unspoken valley?
In this episode, come join me as I talk about the valleys of motherhood; the stretches where staying home with your kids feels lonely and mundane, or when a quiet struggle in your home feels like it will never end.
God only requires faith the size of a mustard seed. Come listen and be encouraged. If you need a simple tool to help get you back into the Word, grab a devotional journal,Journey to the Cross,
I'd love to connect!
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9 min
Ep 106 | Thinking About Homeschooling? My Best Advice for the Mom of Toddlers
Season 1, Episode 106
Show notes
If you have toddlers or preschoolers underfoot and you are feeling the pressure to figure out your homeschool plan, take a deep breath.
It is so easy to fall into the trap of buying formal curriculum and pushing reading and writing way too early. But the truth is, pushing academics before a child is ready can actually sacrifice their natural curiosity and joy for learning.
Remember, friend, these years go by way too fast!
Grab a devotional journal,Journey to the Cross, to help anchor your mornings in the Word.
I'd love to connect!
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14 min
Ep 105 | Behind the Scenes: Navigating Homeschool, Ministry, and Motherhood Without Losing My Mind
Season 1, Episode 105
Show notes
"How do you do it all?" It’s a question I get way too often, and today, I am setting the record straight: I don't!
In this episode, I’ll share a behind-the-scenes peek into my life and how I navigate work, ministry, homeschooling the kids, and managing the house. I’m sharing the practical things I do that keep our family running.
Don't let a busy season leave you spiritually dry. Grab a devotional journal,Journey to the Cross, to help anchor your mornings in the Word.
I'd love to connect!
Email: info@forthemomministry.com
http://www.forthemomministry.com
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12 min
Ep 104 | Why Your Faith Needs to Matter More than Your Kids
Season 1, Episode 104
Show notes
Friend, you cannot give what you do not have. In this episode, I'll share about something every Christian mom needs to hear: your faith has to come first. Not out of selfishness, and not out of guilt, but because a spiritually dehydrated mom cannot pour into the hearts she's called to nurture. Join me for this weeks episode!
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