<![CDATA[Teach Tend and Thrive | Encouragement for Intentional Homeschool Parents]]>https://teachandtend.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:29:58 GMTSun, 30 Nov 2025 01:12:33 GMT60KathrynJoin Kathryn, an unexpected homeschooling mom on a journey to a joyful and intentional life. If you need encouragement and practical tips to help you teach your kids while tending a full life, this podcast is your perfect companion. episodicKathrynkacharles@gmail.comno<![CDATA[11 | How to Recognize Your Season of Motherhood]]>Are you feeling overwhelmed as a parent? Here’s the secret to recognizing your life season and thriving!

As parents, especially homeschoolers, we often forget to acknowledge our current season of life. I’ve been there—juggling too much and feeling drained. It’s crucial to understand your unique life path to find balance and harmony.

Recognizing your season allows you to adjust your approach, focus on what truly matters, and avoid the overwhelm of unrealistic expectations.

What season are you in right now? Let’s chat about it!

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]]>4ac00f23-2f38-4a2d-bb5c-402328694a97Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Are you feeling overwhelmed as a parent? Here’s the secret to recognizing your life season and thriving! <br /><br />As parents, especially homeschoolers, we often forget to acknowledge our current season of life. I’ve been there—juggling too much and feeling drained. It’s crucial to understand your unique life path to find balance and harmony. <br /><br />Recognizing your season allows you to adjust your approach, focus on what truly matters, and avoid the overwhelm of unrealistic expectations. <br /><br />What season are you in right now? Let’s chat about it!</p><p></p><p>✨ Subscribe for more encouragement on homeschooling, faith, and tending a full life.<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianmotherhood">#christianmotherhood</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/homeschoolmom">#homeschoolmom</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/motherhoodunfiltered">#motherhoodunfiltered</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/teachtendandthrive">#teachtendandthrive</a><br /><br />Stock media provided by Boomerang/Pond5</p>no00:16:1111 | How to Recognize Your Season of Motherhoodfull<![CDATA[10 | You're Not Starting Over--You're Just in a Different Season.]]>Are you tired of starting over with your goals and routines? In this episode, Kathryn talks about the lie of starting over and pausing without losing your hard-earned progress.

]]>d5d91d23-0370-45e4-b7d2-9645e1da359eMon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Are you tired of starting over with your goals and routines? In this episode, Kathryn talks about the lie of starting over and pausing without losing your hard-earned progress.</p>no00:16:141010 | You're Not Starting Over--You're Just in a Different Season.full<![CDATA[6 | Dear Homeschool Parent: God himself wants to teach your kids through you]]>This is Episode 6 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.


Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer.


Download your free guided journal:

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/6--Dear-Homeschool-Parent-God-himself-wants-to-teach-your-kids-through-you-e3a4nocef1eb99a-ad89-4130-87e4-819bbb59a20eTue, 28 Oct 2025 00:15:48 GMT<p>This is Episode 6 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer. </p><p><br /></p><p>Download your free guided journal:</p><p><a href="https://teachandtend.com/free-resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Free Resources - Teach &amp; Tend⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p><p></p> no00:06:266 | Dear Homeschool Parent: God himself wants to teach your kids through youfull<![CDATA[5 | Dear Homeschool Parent: Your kids are a gift | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parents]]>This is Episode 5 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.


Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer.


Download your free guided journal:

⁠⁠Free Resources - Teach & Tend⁠⁠

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/5--Dear-Homeschool-Parent-Your-kids-are-a-gift--7-Promises-for-Homeschool-Parents-e39ohjq73bc402f-675b-4867-a536-14c96e2fdf1dMon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT<p>This is Episode 5 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer. </p><p><br /></p><p>Download your free guided journal:</p><p><a href="https://teachandtend.com/free-resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Free Resources - Teach &amp; Tend⁠⁠</a></p><p>Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p> no00:06:105 | Dear Homeschool Parent: Your kids are a gift | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parentsfull<![CDATA[7 | Dear Homeschool Parent: Here's Why Every Moment Matters]]>This is Episode 7 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.


Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer.


Download your free guided journal:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources - Teach & Tend⁠⁠⁠⁠

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/7--Dear-Homeschool-Parent-Heres-Why-Every-Moment-Matters-e3adq26a47835dd-53bf-4cff-a52e-055d41809c83Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:12:06 GMT<p>This is Episode 7 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer. </p><p><br /></p><p>Download your free guided journal:</p><p><a href="https://teachandtend.com/free-resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resources - Teach &amp; Tend⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p><p><br /></p><p></p> no00:07:507 | Dear Homeschool Parent: Here's Why Every Moment Mattersfull<![CDATA[8 | Streams in the Desert | Creative Devotional for Homeschool Parents]]>Are you going through a particularly busy or spiritually dry season? In today's episode, I share a creative devotional, resources, and practical tips to help you thrive in wilderness seasons of homeschooling, marriage, and life.

Streams in the Desert devotional: https://teachandtend.com/free-resources/#favoritebooks

SCRIPTURE:

Isaiah 43:19 (Berean Standard Bible)

Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

Here are some questions for you to reflect on, in a journal or with a friend.

1. How does Isaiah 43:19 speak to your current journey and What “new thing” might God be doing in your life?

2. What does it mean to trust God’s timing when the “new thing” isn’t fully visible yet?

3. How might you create space—emotionally, spiritually, or physically—for God’s streams to flow in your life?

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/8--Streams-in-the-Desert--Creative-Devotional-for-Homeschool-Parents-e3bcka4102ca825-7bc4-4deb-98b1-bd2409596b7eMon, 24 Nov 2025 03:30:31 GMT<p>Are you going through a particularly busy or spiritually dry season? In today's episode, I share a creative devotional, resources, and practical tips to help you thrive in wilderness seasons of homeschooling, marriage, and life.</p><p>Streams in the Desert devotional: https://teachandtend.com/free-resources/#favoritebooks</p><p>SCRIPTURE:</p><p>Isaiah 43:19 (Berean Standard Bible)</p><p>Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.</p><p>REFLECTION QUESTIONS:</p><p>Here are some questions for you to reflect on, in a journal or with a friend.</p><p>1. How does Isaiah 43:19 speak to your current journey and What “new thing” might God be doing in your life?</p><p>2. What does it mean to trust God’s timing when the “new thing” isn’t fully visible yet?</p><p>3. How might you create space—emotionally, spiritually, or physically—for God’s streams to flow in your life?</p><p>https://www.teachandtend.com</p><p>Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p> no00:12:58188 | Streams in the Desert | Creative Devotional for Homeschool Parentsfull<![CDATA[7 Promises Every Homeschool Parent Needs [trailer]]]>Are you a busy homeschool parent in need of a moment to breathe? I've created a devotional series for you called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." Watch or listen and relax with a simple devotional, reflection questions, and a closing prayer. Lean into God's promises for your family on your homeschooling journey.


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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/7-Promises-Every-Homeschool-Parent-Needs-trailer-e38hmus2935c14e-6c09-4b52-8bb1-90637e65c208Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:41:11 GMT<p>Are you a busy homeschool parent in need of a moment to breathe? I've created a devotional series for you called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." Watch or listen and relax with a simple devotional, reflection questions, and a closing prayer. Lean into God's promises for your family on your homeschooling journey.</p><p><br /></p><p>Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p> no00:00:517 Promises Every Homeschool Parent Needs [trailer]trailer<![CDATA[3 | Dear Homeschool Parent: God has a divine plan for your journey | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parents]]>This is Episode 3 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.


Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer.


Download your free guided journal:

Free Resources - Teach & Tend

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]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/3--Dear-Homeschool-Parent-God-has-a-divine-plan-for-your-journey--7-Promises-for-Homeschool-Parents-e38hnjrec8f36bd-38fb-4d93-abc1-1be602cc8e9bMon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT<p>This is Episode 3 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer. </p><p><br /></p><p>Download your free guided journal:</p><p><a href="https://teachandtend.com/free-resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Free Resources - Teach &amp; Tend</a></p><p>Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p><p><br /></p> no00:06:06133 | Dear Homeschool Parent: God has a divine plan for your journey | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parentsfull<![CDATA[9 | Thoughts on hospitality while grieving during the holidays]]>The holiday season can be a time of joy, but also a time of grief and needing comfort. In this episode, we explore how to access God's comfort during challenging times, especially when comfort feels out of reach. We also discuss the importance of lamenting and how it can aid in emotional healing during periods of loss, reminding us of the promises of God.Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/9--Thoughts-on-hospitality-while-grieving-during-the-holidays-e3bhive653c40e2-55b4-4e09-9c7f-8fd70137b9c8Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:55:48 GMT<p>The holiday season can be a time of joy, but also a time of grief and needing comfort. In this episode, we explore how to access God's comfort during challenging times, especially when comfort feels out of reach. We also discuss the importance of lamenting and how it can aid in emotional healing during periods of loss, reminding us of the promises of God.Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p> no00:14:569 | Thoughts on hospitality while grieving during the holidaysfull<![CDATA[4 | Dear Homeschool Parent: You got this! | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parents]]>This is Episode 4 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.


Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer.


Download your free guided journal:

⁠Free Resources - Teach & Tend⁠

Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/4--Dear-Homeschool-Parent-You-got-this---7-Promises-for-Homeschool-Parents-e39em4o51deb54f-2378-4318-abbc-49fbece75cb5Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:38:49 GMT<p>This is Episode 4 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer. </p><p><br /></p><p>Download your free guided journal:</p><p><a href="https://teachandtend.com/free-resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Free Resources - Teach &amp; Tend⁠</a></p><p>Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p><p><br /></p><p></p> no00:08:08144 | Dear Homeschool Parent: You got this! | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parentsfull<![CDATA[1 | Dear Homeschool Parent: God is leading you and your family | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parents]]>This is Episode 1 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.

Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer.


Download your free guided journal:

Free Resources - Teach & Tend


Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/1--Dear-Homeschool-Parent-God-is-leading-you-and-your-family--7-Promises-for-Homeschool-Parents-e38hn2dffdaf231-15f6-40ef-9e13-0de8dbdde91cMon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT<p>This is Episode 1 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.</p><p>Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer. </p><p><br /></p><p>Download your free guided journal:</p><p><a href="https://teachandtend.com/free-resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Free Resources - Teach &amp; Tend</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p> no00:05:22111 | Dear Homeschool Parent: God is leading you and your family | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parentsfull<![CDATA[2 | Dear Homeschool Parent: Your teaching will pay off | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parents]]>This is Episode 2 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.


Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer.


Download your free guided journal:

Free Resources - Teach & Tend


Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachtendandthrive/episodes/2--Dear-Homeschool-Parent-Your-teaching-will-pay-off--7-Promises-for-Homeschool-Parents-e38hn5eaf8b9414-fb92-497d-a6c2-aa05fe837045Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT<p>This is Episode 2 in a series called "7 Promises for Homeschool Parents." When the days are long and the years short on this homeschooling journey, God's promises offer the comfort and confidence we need to thrive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each episode will feature a brief devotional with a few reflection questions and a closing prayer. </p><p><br /></p><p>Download your free guided journal:</p><p><a href="https://teachandtend.com/free-resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Free Resources - Teach &amp; Tend</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Music Credit: Stock Media provided by BOOMERANG / Pond5</p> no00:04:47122 | Dear Homeschool Parent: Your teaching will pay off | 7 Promises for Homeschool Parentsfull