Podcast

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

• True Compass: How assessments can help homeschoolers in career readiness, exploration
  Kristi Windish of True Compass discusses the benefits of aptitude testing in this podcast episode. Learn how your homeschool high school student can make the best college, career and life decisions based on such assessments!-Kristi's […]
• Ricketts Great Books College: How homeschoolers can explore alternative higher education options
  Jason Jackson of Ricketts Great Books College describes the benefits of distance learning in this podcast episode. Discover how your homeschool student can enjoy an immersive, accountable, accessible yet affordable college experience that's free of […]
• Meet Our 2026 Encouragement Day Speaker: Terri Hitt
  Retired homeschool mama, author and podcaster Terri Hitt discusses our upcoming Women's Encouragement Day for homeschool moms.-Introduction to her book [0:30]-How Terri's homeschool experience shaped her parenting journey [3:00]-Terri's ministry to moms and godly motherhood […]
• Upcoming events: January 2026
  Upcoming events in January and beyond include:Homeschool youth ages 13 and older can apply for our conference Youth Leadership Team, or YLT, program.Homeschool Students ages 12 and older can now enter their creations in our […]
• Isaac Durst: How character education can shape academic success, homeschooling
  Isaac Durst, former head of school at the Principled Academy (now ValuesandVirtues.org), discusses the importance of character education in maturing and developing homeschool students.-How Values & Virtues got its start as Principled Academy [1:50]-Why homeschool […]

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

Looking for other support options?

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

• Homeschool conference and curriculum fair
• Women’s Encouragement Day
• GROW workshops for homeschool moms
• “How to homeschool” webinars and workshops
• Used Curriculum Sale
• Standardized testing opportunities
• Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Week

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