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

  • Amanda Medford: How Women's Encouragement Day Can Help Homeschool Moms In 2025
    Amanda Medford, a second-generation homeschooler, explains how events like Women's Encouragement Day can help homeschoolers build community. Amanda has homeschooled five children in three states and knows the importance of fellowship and connection along your […]
  • Upcoming events: January 2025
    Upcoming events in January and beyond include:Our homeschool webinar on co-ops, enrichment, and athletics programs will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Explore all the options, including “on-site” vs. “drop-off,” pricing, enrollment, curriculum, and more.A […]
  • 5 Skills To Help Our Children Reach Their Full Potential: Monica Irvine
    How can we help raise children who live honorable lives and reach their full potential? Monica Irvine from The Etiquette Factory explains how we can show our children the "payoff" in helping those around us […]
  • How To Explain Your Homeschool Lifestyle When Visiting Family, Friends: Christy Faith
    How do you explain homeschooling during the holidays when visiting skeptical family and friends? Good news: we can do it winsomely, knowing the data is already on our side!Christy Faith, author of "Homeschool Rising," discusses […]
  • Upcoming events: November 2024
    Upcoming events in November and beyond include:Our next First Aid and CPR class for ages 12 and up will be Nov. 9 at Journey Bible Church in Olathe.Our next Class of 2025 homeschool high school […]

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