{"podcast":{"title":"The Brave & Balanced Homeschool with Mary Berghammer","slug":"the-brave-balanced-homeschool-with-mary-berghammer-6731551","podcast_index_feed_id":6731551,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/homeschoolingformoms/feed.xml","website_url":"https://homeschoolingformoms.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17165382/equipping_homeschool_moms_new_Podcast_k-6th_cover_art_new_brave_and_balanced5z58m.jpg","author":"Mary Berghammer","episode_count":44,"summary":"The Brave and Balanced Homeschool with Mary Berghammer Equipping homeschool moms with practical tools, homeschool curriculum reviews, and biblical encouragement. The Brave and Balanced Homeschool is the go-to podcast for Christian homeschool moms who want practical guidance, biblical encouragement, and simple strategies for creating a peaceful, purposeful homeschool. Each episode equips you with actionable homeschool tips, curriculum insights, honest homeschool curriculum reviews , organization ideas, and faith-building encouragement so you can homeschool with confidence and lead your home with clarity. Whether you're choosing the right homeschool curriculum, planning your school year, navigating challenges, or seeking a more Christ-centered approach to learning, you’ll find the support and direction you need here. With over two decades of homeschooling experience, I share real-life wisdom, proven systems, and Scripture-based inspiration to help you stay organized, balanced, and rooted in God’s Word. For even more homeschool help, free resources, and practical tools, visit WhatAboutHomeschooling.com , where you’ll find guides, printables, and encouragement to strengthen your homes…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T00:17:58.074192+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brave-balanced-homeschool-with-mary-berghammer-6731551"},"episode":{"title":"33- Saxon Math, DIVE, Shorman Math, and the Robinson Homeschool Curriculum","slug":"33-saxon-math-dive-shorman-math-and-the-robinson-homeschool-curriculum","published_at":"2025-03-22T16:45:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brave-balanced-homeschool-with-mary-berghammer-6731551/33-saxon-math-dive-shorman-math-and-the-robinson-homeschool-curriculum","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brave-balanced-homeschool-with-mary-berghammer-6731551","url":"https://homeschoolingformoms.podbean.com/e/33-saxon-math-dive-shorman-math-and-the-robinson-homeschool-curriculum/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/abhvx6xsghnkxy94/Episode_33_Saxon_Math7mm1b.mp3","summary":"Check the What About Homeschooling Website: www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Mentioned is this episode: Saxon Math at christianbook.com DIVE and Shorman Math Saxon placement tests Robinson Curriculum Homeschool classifieds for used homeschool books. In this episode of The Brave and Balanced Homeschool, we dive into Saxon Math, a secular curriculum known for its structured, incremental approach with plenty of review. While Saxon is not a Christian-based program, it is a solid, traditional math curriculum that has been used in public schools and by homeschoolers alike. If you’re confident in math or willing to learn alongside your child, Saxon Math is a fantastic, proven curriculum. However, if you prefer more structured teaching support, DIVE or Shorman Math may be better options—especially for higher-level math. Or you can look into how Art Robinson taught his children, or rather how they taught themselves, using Saxon Math.","meta_description":"Check the What About Homeschooling Website: www.whatabouthomeschooling.com Mentioned is this episode: Saxon Math at christianbook.com DIVE and Shorman Mat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":701,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-brave-balanced-homeschool-with-mary-berghammer-6731551/episodes/33-saxon-math-dive-shorman-math-and-the-robinson-homeschool-curriculum/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brave-balanced-homeschool-with-mary-berghammer-6731551/33-saxon-math-dive-shorman-math-and-the-robinson-homeschool-curriculum.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}