{"podcast":{"title":"The Home Education with Ease Podcast","slug":"the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835","podcast_index_feed_id":6755835,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/homeeducationwithease/","website_url":"https://christinefurman.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/013ce605-d276-4f72-8481-64a16688a8dd/Podcast-Tiles.jpg","author":"Christine Furman","episode_count":135,"summary":"Let's redefine what it means to educate our kids at home, ditch the stress, embrace the joy of learning, and set your family up for a lifetime of success! Welcome to The Home Education with Ease Podcast, I’m your host, Christine Furman, a certified Elementary and Special Education teacher, homeschool mom, creator of the EduPlay Learning method and curriculum, Best-Selling Co-Author and founder of EduPlay® Learning and Momspiration412® Worldwide. It’s my mission to help you raise lifelong learners and embrace a holistic approach to education at home. I believe learning truly happens all the time. From the moment our children are born, we’re shaping their education through meaningful connections, real-world experiences, and a variety of learning methods. Each week I share practical strategies, hands-on learning activities, and resources to help you meet the unique needs of every learner in your family. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a business owner, or balancing work and homeschool, I would love to help you build a flexible, enriching education for your child and connect you with a community that values education just as much as you do. Subscribe for more resources on all thing…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:17:34.567430+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835"},"episode":{"title":"Discernment, Direction & the Next Best Step for Your Family Ep. 127","slug":"discernment-direction-the-next-best-step-for-your-family-ep-127","published_at":"2026-06-01T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835/discernment-direction-the-next-best-step-for-your-family-ep-127","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835","url":"https://christinefurman.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e243b82a-8ebc-4f19-a2af-ff90e78697e6.mp3","summary":"In this heartfelt episode of the Home Education with Ease Podcast, Christine shares a deeply personal behind-the-scenes look at a recent business opportunity that forced her to pause, reflect, and seek discernment. As families wrap up another school year and transition into summer, many moms are asking big questions: • Should we continue homeschooling? • Is public school still the best fit? • Do we need a curriculum change, co-op, or new rhythm? • Is this next opportunity aligned… or simply a distraction? Christine opens up about the emotional weight of decision-making, the importance of listening to God’s direction, and how slowing down helped her recognize the difference between a “good idea” and a “God idea.” Through scripture, personal reflection, and wisdom from her pastor’s sermon, she encourages moms to stop making rushed decisions rooted in fear, pressure, or scarcity and instead seek peace, alignment, and clarity for their families. This episode is an encouragement to trust the process, revisit what is truly working for your family, and remember that slow and steady growth often leads to the most meaningful outcomes. Join the Conversation: Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week’s questions: What transitions or decisions is your family navigating right now? Does your current educational path still feel aligned for your family? Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine! Takeaways: Every season gives us the opportunity to reevaluate what is working for our families. Not every good opportunity is the right opportunity. Discernment helps us distinguish between pressure and peace. Slow, intentional progress often creates stronger long-term results. 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