{"podcast":{"title":"Homeschool Made Simple","slug":"homeschool-made-simple-277416","podcast_index_feed_id":277416,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/homeschool-made-simple/","website_url":"http://www.homeschoolmadesimple.net","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3468f10e-f8d6-4643-8bdd-d48f4ca75703/aCyW4rWdCGLwEvLBoMWuWkQK.png","author":"Homeschool Made Simple","episode_count":332,"summary":"For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T06:21:27.513841+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416"},"episode":{"title":"329: Meaningful Reads and Real Conversations From the ‘Well-Read Mom’ Experience","slug":"329-meaningful-reads-and-real-conversations-from-the-well-read-mom-experience","published_at":"2026-08-12T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416/329-meaningful-reads-and-real-conversations-from-the-well-read-mom-experience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416","url":"http://www.homeschoolmadesimple.net","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ef7fd7f4-6007-4e55-8356-71eb91742028.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Rachel Winchester sits down with Kara Beck and Linda Sarna to discuss their experiences with being in a “Well-Read Mom” group. They discuss some of the highs and lows of the books they read this year from the theme “The Year of the Teacher.” To hear more about the concept of the Well-Read Mom book groups, listen to Episode 262. Between the snacks, good conversations, and lots of interesting and challenging books, these ladies share all the wonderful things they’ve gleaned from participating. Join us! RESOURCES + Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode + Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping! +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year! +Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid! CONNECT Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest EPISODE LINKS Donate to our homeschooling ministry Mentioned in this episode: 1 Million Downloads Giveaway Survey- Win a $100 Gift Card! Get your lessons with Voetburg Music Academy for 25% off your first month! Use code HOMESCHOOL25 Voetberg Music Academy","meta_description":"In this episode, Rachel Winchester sits down with Kara Beck and Linda Sarna to discuss their experiences with being in a “Well-Read Mom” group. They discu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1799,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/homeschool-made-simple-277416/episodes/329-meaningful-reads-and-real-conversations-from-the-well-read-mom-experience/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416/329-meaningful-reads-and-real-conversations-from-the-well-read-mom-experience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}