Our “Homeschool Hints” MPE podcast is available on Apple Podcasts!

After hearing from many of our members, we decided this tool can help us reach new audiences and strengthen the connections we’ve already made within the homeschooling community. 

Our plan is to publish a new podcast episode at least once a month. For now, subscriptions are all free.

If you have any suggestions for upcoming episodes, feel free to email us at “podcast” at midwestparenteducators dot org!

Podcast Episodes

  • From Pandemic To Present Day – A 'Covid Homeschool' Story: Jennifer Moreno
    Jennifer Moreno started her homeschool journey as a "COVID homeschooler." She recounts withdrawing her then-4th grade son in 2020 during the pandemic and learning all about homeschooling from the ground up: curriculum, community, working in […]
  • Upcoming events: June 2025
    Upcoming events in June and beyond include:Earlybird seller registration for our Used Curriculum Sale closes May 31, and the final deadline is June 7. The sale will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June […]
  • How Do Homeschool Graduates Fare In The 'Real World'?
    In this episode of “Homeschool Hints,” host Shanxi Omoniyi explores the data on homeschool graduates and how they fare in the real world. Despite myths and stereotypes of the isolated homeschooler, research over 40+ years […]
  • Upcoming events: May 2025
    Upcoming events in May and beyond include:Our class of 2025 will be graduating May 9 at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. This is a FREE event and a wonderful peek into the world […]
  • How To Prepare High School Homeschoolers As Entrepreneurs: Lisa Nehring
    Lisa Nehring from True North Academy explains the fourth industrial revolution and how to prepare homeschool students for a time of great disruption and change. Life skills such as entrepreneurship, communication, finance, problem-solving will always […]

We may start a paid subscription soon – let us know if there are any specific features or benefits you’d like!

Chad and Michelle Womble on one of our MPE podcast episodes.

Looking for other support options?

Throughout the year, MPE offers many ways for homeschool families to build community and explore ongoing resources and opportunities:

Notable quotes

“I look at MPE as my ministry, and I’ve looked at it that way for over 20 years.”
Chad Womble, Immediate Past MPE President

“To me, MPE has been about the relationships that we’ve built.”
Chad Womble, Immediate Past MPE President

“It’s been a dream of mine that eventually, MPE is run by homeschool graduates. And part of that dream is getting our children involved.”
Chad Womble, Immediate Past President

“I came [to Women’s Encouragement Day] as a young mom, desperate for community and to be encouraged on a journey I did not understand, … and just realizing how life-giving it was.”
Krystal Evensen, homeschool mom of 12

“I’m not a homeschool mom, but I certainly understand and can see the need for encouragement. It’s a really hard job, and the paycheck is deferred way down the road, so I’m glad to see that we’re really working towards encouraging moms.”
Chad Womble, Immediate Past MPE President