{"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":"332: Creating a Joyful Home Atmosphere Through Words of Blessing, Part 2","slug":"332-creating-a-joyful-home-atmosphere-through-words-of-blessing-part-2","published_at":"2026-09-02T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416/332-creating-a-joyful-home-atmosphere-through-words-of-blessing-part-2","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/1c33f901-403e-42b1-b4f4-6d1cccdb802b.mp3","summary":"Does the atmosphere in our home have a long-term impact on our children? In this episode from our archive, Mellany Zepelak continues the conversation with Carole Joy Seid about cultivating an encouraging atmosphere in the home through intentional words and actions. Parents play a powerful role in modeling kindness and blessing, which children then emulate among themselves. Children often view their parents as reflections of God, making a parent's words deeply significant. The discussion explores practical steps like apology, mindful presence, and creating a culture of grace. With effort and reliance on God, our families can build homes filled with peace, love, and welcome. Join us! RESOURCES + Click here for a complete list of resources 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 Nat Theo Podcast Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible Mentioned in this episode: 1 Million Downloads Giveaway Survey- Win a $100 Gift Card! Lives of Faith and Grace Series from Crossway","meta_description":"Does the atmosphere in our home have a long-term impact on our children? In this episode from our archive, Mellany Zepelak continues the conversation with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1172,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/homeschool-made-simple-277416/episodes/332-creating-a-joyful-home-atmosphere-through-words-of-blessing-part-2/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-277416/332-creating-a-joyful-home-atmosphere-through-words-of-blessing-part-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}