Journey Through Homeschooling

Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, where hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into the challenges and joys of teaching multiple children across different ages in a homeschool setting. In this episode, they share practical tips, personal stories, and encouragement for families navigating the chaos and rewards of multi-age homeschooling. From managing toddlers alongside high schoolers to fostering sibling b...

Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, where Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor provide practical support and encouragement for every step of your homeschool adventure In today’s episode, they candidly discuss the three biggest fears that homeschool moms face—fears they’ve encountered themselves and heard from countless others through their own journeys, as educators, parents, and as leaders at Exodus Christian Academ...

Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this episode, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into the increasingly relevant topic of homeschooling for families with special needs children. With more parents choosing to homeschool their kids who have learning difficulties or unique challenges, Jami and Adonna provide practical insights, statistics, and up-to-date resources to support those navigating this jour...

Welcome to another episode of Journey Through Homeschooling, hosted by Jami Thornsberry Adonna Pryor of Exodus Christian Academy. Today’s conversation dives into a topic many homeschool families grapple with—having tough talks about sensitive subjects like sexuality, mental health, and controversial cultural issues with our kids. Inspired by Greta Eskridge’s book It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, Jami and Adonna explore wh...

Welcome to another episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Jami Thornsberryand Adonna Pryor to dive into the challenges and joys of wrapping up your homeschool year. Drawing from their personal experiences, they explore the importance of not just completing the last lesson, but truly celebrating growth, creating closure, and building momentum for the year ahead. From tackl...

Welcome back to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this episode, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into the evolving landscape of the homeschool movement, reflecting on both its rich history and current challenges. They discuss how rapid growth, shifting laws, and wider cultural diversity have led to a sense of division within the homeschooling community—a stark contrast to the unity seen in its early days.

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On this episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor take you on a deep dive into the history of homeschooling and why understanding that history is crucial for today’s families. Together, they trace homeschooling’s roots from ancient traditions through major shifts in American education, discussing how compulsory schooling laws, societal changes, and events like the COVID-19 pandemic have...

In this replay episode of "Journey Through Homeschooling," hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor talk about "How to Homeschool After Leaving the Public School". Together, we'll navigate the intricacies of transitioning your children from public school to homeschool in the middle of an academic year. We'll explore strategies for creating a tailored educational plan, the importance of giving your child time to recover from school-r...

Welcome to another episode of Journey Through Homeschooling with your hosts, Jami Thornsberry, and Adonna Pryor! In today’s conversation, the spotlight is on a surprisingly rich—and sometimes controversial—topic: using movies as part of your homeschool curriculum. Jami and Adonna dive into their personal experiences, sharing why and how films became a meaningful educational tool in their own families.

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Welcome to another episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor wrap up their series on the intersection of motherhood and homeschooling—this time diving deep into the challenges and blessings of homeschooling through the high school years.

Tune in as Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor share their experiences navigating academic pressures, rela...

Welcome to another episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, hosted by Jami Thornsberry and jAdonna Pryor. In today’s conversation, we dive deep into the intersection of motherhood and homeschooling during the middle school years—a season often met with anxiety and uncertainty for many parents. Together, Jami and Adonna share honest stories about navigating emotional ups and downs, the changes that come with puberty, an...

Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In today’s episode, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into the joys and challenges of homeschooling during the elementary years—a time packed with discoveries, sibling dynamics, and plenty of memorable "aha" moments. Drawing on personal stories (including a hilariously chaotic cemetery field trip), our hosts reflect on managing multiple kids of different ages, handling sibl...

Welcome back to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this heartfelt and practical episode, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into the realities of early motherhood and the foundational years before formal homeschooling begins. Through candid stories and honest reflections, they tackle the expectations many new moms face, the importance of building strong family bonds, and the life lessons that come from letting ...

In today's episode of the "Journey Through Homeschooling" Podcast, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor kick off a heartfelt new series exploring the intersection of motherhood and homeschooling. Drawing from decades of personal experience, Jami and Adonna open up about the joys, fears, and challenges that shape the parenting journey—from the overwhelming excitement of discovering you’re pregnant, to navigating sleepless nights and th...

Welcome to another episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast with your hosts, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor. In this episode, we're recapping the recent High School 101 event—a must-listen for anyone navigating the homeschool high school experience. Jami and Adonna dive deep into the practicalities of planning for high school, understanding the latest legal requirements for homeschoolers in Tennessee, and the ins and...

Welcome back to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast with your hosts, Jami Thornsberry, and Adonna Pryor. In this episode, we’re wrapping up our deep dive into “Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakable Peace” by Sarah McKenzie. Jami and Adonna reflect on the book’s practical wisdom for homeschool moms—whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro. Together, they explore why it’s so important for parents to...

Welcome back to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In today's episode, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into part three of “Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakable Peace” by Sarah McKenzie. This conversation is all about embracing your unique strengths and passions as a homeschool parent. Jami and Adonna share personal stories and practical advice about letting go of the pressure to homeschool a...

Are you a homeschool parent drowning in schedules and curriculum overload? In today’s episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling Podcast, we explored how simplifying your homeschool schedule can lead to more peace, deeper relationships, and joyful learning. We shared practical tips like focusing on your non-negotiables, building margin into your day, and customizing routines to fit your family—not someone else’s standards. Rememb...