Vintage Homeschool Moms

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The Best of the Past to Bless Future Generations

Faith-based encouragement and practical help for homeschool moms — from your first year through graduation.

Vintage Homeschool Moms is faith-based encouragement and practical help for homeschool moms at every stage — from nervous first-timers to seasoned veterans. The heart of the show is simple: keep the best of the past to bless the next generation, with God at the center. Your host, Felice Gerwitz, is a Christian wife, mother, and educator who traded the classroom for home education in 1986 — and never looked back. Each week she shares real-life wisdom on homeschooling, raising kids, managing a busy home, and building a business from the kitchen table — always with warmth and honesty. If you need a friend who's walked the road and will cheer you on, you've found your show. New episodes weekly. 🎧

Vintage Homeschool Moms is faith-based encouragement and practical help for homeschool moms at every stage — from nervous first-timers to seasoned veterans. The heart of the show is simple: keep the best of the past to bless the next generation, with God at the center.

Your host, Felice Gerwitz, is a Christian wife, mother, and educator who traded the classroom for home education in 1986 — and never looked back. Each week she shares real-life wisdom on homeschooling, raising kids, managing a busy home, and building a business from the kitchen table — always with warmth and honesty.

If you need a friend who’s walked the road and will cheer you on, you’ve found your show. New episodes weekly. 🎧

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Homeschooling and Film ~ Episode 557 Those interested in homeschooling and film or acting will be amazed to learn about Cross Purposes Productions. This film company was founded by a homeschooling dad, David, who works closely with a homeschool graduate, Joseph. Join Felice Gerwitz as she interviews David Alford and Joseph Stam. Long ago, I […]


Family Vacations on the Cheap: Budget Travel Tips (Replay)
Replay Vacations on the Cheap ~ with Felice Gerwitz How about DIY vacations on the cheap with your hosts, Felice Gerwitz and Meredith Curtis? Many people would like to travel but feel they can’t afford the cost. That’s exactly right, but in this podcast, we share some top secret tips! Sponsored by CTC Math.  Visit Meredith Curtis […]


How to Choose the Best Homeschool Curriculum for Your Family
What if I told you the best homeschool curriculum was something you would never use with your children if given the choice? In this podcast, veteran homeschool mom Felice Gerwitz discusses what you must know before buying any books. The Best Homeschool Curriculum ~ Episode 536 Today, we’ll tackle the million-dollar question and something so […]


How Faith-Filled Learning Transforms Your Homeschool
Faith-Filled Learning Wins 555 “Hey, welcome back to the podcast! I’m your host, and today, we’re jumping into another part in our series on finding the best homeschool curriculum from a Christian perspective. Last time, we discussed homeschooling rock stars, raising kingdom builders, and why homeschooling works. If you missed it, go check it out! […]


Raising Homeschool Rock Stars: Helping Kids Thrive
Raising Homeschool Rock Stars 554 Have you considered the possibility that you are raising homeschool rock stars?  The perfect homeschool path for your family, all through a Christian lens. If you’ve caught Parts 1 and 2, you know we’ve covered learning styles, teaching styles, and integrating faith. Today, we’re tackling a topic on the minds […]


Parenting in a Media-Saturated World: Guarding Kids’ Hearts
Parenting In A Media-Saturated World Episode 298 sponsored by NOW Programs. Parenting is tough but parenting in a media saturated world increases the difficulty level in spades! Parenting in a media-saturated world is definitely a love-hate relationship. I love my devices. It is easy to create a book using word processing and a computer. We can buy […]


Peaceful Homeschooling – 5 Tips for A Tranquil Home
Can you truly have peaceful homeschooling when you are dealing with kids daily? I’m here to say, yes, it’s possible! In this episode, I’ll share the reality of homeschooling through the years. Welcome to Vintage Homeschool Moms, the podcast where we believe homeschooling can be a blessing, not a battleground—no rainbows or perfectly run household […]


Confessions of A Homeschool Mom
Confessions of a Homeschool Mom Only my close friends knew what I am going to tell you today. In Confessions of a Homeschool Mom, I share the truth that most homeschoolers won’t tell others—often out of fear of judgment. But there is no judgment here! Confessions of a Homeschool Mom ~ Episode 552 Welcome to […]


One-Minute Discipline: Fast, Calm Correction That Works
No one has time to discipline, but it is the most important thing you can do for peace within your family. One Minute Discipline will change your life. One Minute Discipline ~ 551 *In last week’s podcast episode 550, I gave a thumbnail sketch of this method, and today I want to give you a […]


Parenting That Works
There are many different parenting philosophies, but what about parenting that works? One of the largest categories in the online bookstore space is how to parent. In this podcast, we discuss how you can figure out what works. Parenting That Works ~ Episode 550 If you can parent well, your family will enjoy peace and […]


How to Win the Marriage Arguments That Matter
Let’s face it: we all have marriage arguments from time to time. Yet, there is a correct way to argue. Can you both be winners? Yes! Let’s win at marriage and make it a blessed place for you, your spouse, and your children. Marriage Arguments You Can Win ~ Episode 549 Why do we argue? […]


Healthy Marriage Tips for Busy Homeschool Parents
Caring for your marriage is essential; a healthy marriage takes work from two spouses. Is there a right or wrong way to approach marriage? Felice Gerwitz shares some of her favorite tips for strengthening marriage in this podcast. Healthy Marriage Tips ~ Episode 548 Before I start, I want to remind you that some of […]


3 Marriage Secrets Every Homeschool Couple Should Know
How many of you struggle in your marriage? I am here to share three marriage secrets. What are they? My husband and I have been married for forty-five years as of this recording, and we’ve practiced them and others. In this podcast, I will discuss marriage secrets from real-life events. Three Marriage Secrets ~ Episode […]


The Best Marriage Tips for a Stronger Home
Let’s Talk About Marriage—Best Marriage Tips!   with your host Felice Gerwitz [Thanks to our sponsor NOWPrograms. Their philosophy is don’t accomodate, remediate. And it really works.] After 40+ years of marriage, I have some of the best marriage tips ever and these really work. You are probably thinking… oh great! Another know-it-all podcaster trying to […]


Declutter Your Life: A Fresh Start for the New Year
Are you ready to declutter your life and make things easier for yourself and your family? In this podcast, we look at the things holding you back and how to declutter in a way that is super effective. Declutter Your Life – New Year Episode 546 I’m in the midst of the new year, and […]


Valentine’s Day on the Cheap: Budget Ideas for Families (Replay)
Valentine’s Day on the Cheap Episode 254 Are you ready to celebrate Valentine’s day on the cheap, with very little money? In this episode, I will share some great ideas to make the day special for your own Valentine’s Day party for your immediate family or the gang! And there are even ideas for your […]


A Meaningful New Year Family Activity to Start Fresh
Family Activity For The New Year ~ Episode 545 What family activity can you do as you close the year or ring in the new year? In this episode, Felice shares how she began the idea of family activities that have a lasting impact and unite the family. Thanks to our sponsor, NowPrograms. I wholeheartedly […]


New Year’s Eve Family Fun: Ideas Kids Will Love
New Year’s Eve Family Fun Episode 318 New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to make resolutions for the new year and share them with your family. In this episode, we explore ways to make New Year’s Eve memorable. New Year’s Eve is associated with parties and festivities but with family, the ideas will be […]


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