For The Mom | Motherhood & Homeschooling for Christian Women
byMaryse Doner | Homeschooling Mom, Speaker, BScN Registered Nurse
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For the Mom Podcast was created for you! Yes you, the mom who doesn’t know where to start homeschooling. Do you feel like you don’t always have the strength to keep homeschooling? Is it a struggle to get through the daily grind of motherhood? I’ve got amazing news for you, we weren’t meant to do homeschooling, motherhood or marriage in our own strength. For The Mom gives you practical homeschooling tips, helps you grow spiritually, and homeschool with peace and confidence. Let’s Connect: Website: www.forthemomministry.com Speaking Inquiries: https://www.forthemomministry.com/contact-8 Facebook Group: htt...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Season 1 - Episode 110
Ep 110 | MOTHERHOOD | Embracing Your Weaknesses as a Mom
Motherhood has a way of exposing the places we feel weakest. The overstimulation, the overwhelm, the impatience, the pressure of feeling like you are not doing enough. All of it can leave us feeling defeated. In this episode, I’ll take you through 3 parts: 1. Identifying your weaknesses. 2. Responding to them, and 3. Walking in freedom.
And if you need a place to slow down and bring those burdens to the Lord, my Journey to the Cross devotional journal is linked in the show notes.
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Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 16m 31s
Season 1 - Episode 109
Ep 109 | FAITH | Praying for Your Kids - What to Pray & Why it Matters
Hey Moms! One of the most powerful things you can do for your children may also be one of the quietest: praying for them.
In this episode, we are talking about the power of prayer in motherhood, why it should be our first response instead of our last resort, and how praying for and with our kids becomes a covering over their lives as they grow!
I'm glad you're here! Let's Connect!
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Published: Jul 16, 2026Duration: 14m 14s
Season 1 - Episode 108
Ep 108 | MOTHERHOOD | Being Present and Content This Summer
Hey Moms! In this episode, join me as we talk about what it looks like to be more present and content in the everyday moments of summer motherhood. From comparison and overbooking to future-focused stress and the temptation to rush ahead, this is a gentle reminder to slow down and live the day God has actually given you.
If you need help quieting the noise and staying rooted in truth this summer, my Journey to the Cross devotional journal is linked in the show notes. 💛
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Published: Jul 8, 2026Duration: 11m 3s
Season 1 - Episode 107
Ep 107 | When You Can’t See What God Is Doing: Holding Onto Faith in the Valleys
Are you walking through an unspoken valley?
In this episode, come join me as I talk about the valleys of motherhood; the stretches where staying home with your kids feels lonely and mundane, or when a quiet struggle in your home feels like it will never end.
God only requires faith the size of a mustard seed. Come listen and be encouraged. If you need a simple tool to help get you back into the Word, grab a devotional journal, Journey to the Cross,
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Published: Jun 30, 2026Duration: 10m 29s
Season 1 - Episode 106
Ep 106 | Thinking About Homeschooling? My Best Advice for the Mom of Toddlers
If you have toddlers or preschoolers underfoot and you are feeling the pressure to figure out your homeschool plan, take a deep breath.
It is so easy to fall into the trap of buying formal curriculum and pushing reading and writing way too early. But the truth is, pushing academics before a child is ready can actually sacrifice their natural curiosity and joy for learning.
Remember, friend, these years go by way too fast!
Grab a devotional journal, Journey to the Cross, to help anchor your mornings in the Word.
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Published: Jun 23, 2026Duration: 8m 41s
Season 1 - Episode 105
Ep 105 | Behind the Scenes: Navigating Homeschool, Ministry, and Motherhood Without Losing My Mind
"How do you do it all?" It’s a question I get way too often, and today, I am setting the record straight: I don't!
In this episode, I’ll share a behind-the-scenes peek into my life and how I navigate work, ministry, homeschooling the kids, and managing the house. I’m sharing the practical things I do that keep our family running.
Don't let a busy season leave you spiritually dry. Grab a devotional journal, Journey to the Cross, to help anchor your mornings in the Word.
I'd love to connect!
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Published: Jun 16, 2026Duration: 14m 6s
Season 1 - Episode 104
Ep 104 | Why Your Faith Needs to Matter More than Your Kids
Friend, you cannot give what you do not have. In this episode, I'll share about something every Christian mom needs to hear: your faith has to come first. Not out of selfishness, and not out of guilt, but because a spiritually dehydrated mom cannot pour into the hearts she's called to nurture. Join me for this weeks episode!
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Published: Jun 3, 2026Duration: 11m 40s
Season 1 - Episode 103
Ep 103 | Christian Homeschooling :Are You Measuring the Right Things?
Hey Friend! If you’ve wondered, "What is enough when it comes to homeschooling?” This episode will help! We will talk about the main thing we should be measuring in our children and homeschooling! I'm glad you're here!
I pray this blesses and encourages you!
Please leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you haven't!
Let's Connect!
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The ADHD Homeschool Course
Published: May 27, 2026Duration: 12m 29s
Season 1 - Episode 102
Ep 102 | Finding Spiritual Refreshment This Spring: Encouragement for Christian Moms
Hey Friends! This episode is a fiery one! Come join me as we go through three very practical ways you can find spiritual renewal this spring as a busy mom! You’ll hear Scripture reminders, practical tips, and truth to help you stay rooted in what matters most!
If your heart needs a reset this spring, this one’s for you. And don’t forget, my Journey to the Cross Devotional Journal is the perfect companion for your quiet time this season!
I pray this blesses and encourages you!
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Published: May 20, 2026Duration: 11m 55s
Season 1 - Episode 101
Ep 101 | Finishing Your Homeschool Year Well
As the homeschool year winds down, it’s easy to feel exhausted or rush through to the end, but finishing strong is possible! In this episode, I'll share three questions you can ask yourself and a plan to finish this year well!
Plus, I’m announcing the winner of the Faithful Mother Giveaway from our 100th episode celebration!
If you’re longing to pause and reflect on God’s goodness in this season, grab your copy of Journey to the Cross, my devotional journal designed to help you slow down, refocus, and renew your spirit.
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Published: May 13, 2026Duration: 10m 13s
Season 1 - Episode 100
100th Episode & Mother’s Day Giveaway: Celebrating God’s Faithfulness & 3 Truth's I've Learned
In this special 100th episode, released just in time for Mother's Day, let's look at God's faithfulness through every season we walk through.
I'm sharing the three biggest truths this journey of For The Mom and homeschooling has taught me. Plus, I'm celebrating with a special Mother's Day Giveaway for one of my listeners.
I pray this blesses and encourages you!
Order here: Devotional Journal
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Published: May 5, 2026Duration: 16m 24s
Season 1 - Episode 99
Ep 99 | Responding to Seasons of Change
Hey Friend! Today, we’re talking about seasons of change. Spring is here, summer is close, yet sometimes it's still hard to adjust to change. How can we respond to disappointment, unexpected changes, our kids growing up, and friendships changing? Join me in today's episode and be encouraged as we navigate seasons of change!
Let's Connect!
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Published: May 4, 2026Duration: 9m 55s
Season 1 - Episode 98
Ep 98 | Why Your Homeschool Day Feels Too Long And How to Simplify It
Hey Moms! If your homeschool day has been feeling too long, that does not mean you are doing everything wrong. It may simply mean it's time to simplify! You do not have to prove your faithfulness by how exhausted you are. Join me on today's episode as I share reasons why things might be taking too long, and what you can do to fix that! I'm glad you're here!
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Published: Apr 29, 2026Duration: 13m 47s
Season 1 - Episode 97
Ep 97 | What I Wish Every Christian Mom Knew Before Starting Homeschooling
Hey Moms! If you are at the beginning of your homeschool journey and are feeling equal parts called and terrified, this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been asking questions like, “Can I really do this?” “What if I mess it up?” Today, I will share five specific things that I wish I had known before starting!!
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Published: Apr 23, 2026Duration: 14m 5s
Season 1 - Episode 96
Ep 96 | Faith When Life Feels Full - Trusting God in the Overwhelm
It’s been a full season of speaking events, sickness, and all the real‑life moments that remind me how much I need God’s strength. In this episode, I’m sharing what He’s been teaching me about trusting Him when life feels overwhelming and uncertain, and how His faithfulness steadies us in every season.
You’ll also hear a little about the heart and direction for For the Mom moving forward—rooted in faith, motherhood, and helping you homeschool with peace and confidence.
Let's Connect! Leave me a rating and review!
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Published: Apr 18, 2026Duration: 8m 40s
Season 1 - Episode 95
Ep 95 | Before You Buy Another Curriculum… Listen to This! Homeschool Styles and Choosing Curriculum
Have you ever bought way too much curriculum because you didn’t know what you actually needed? Same!
In this episode, I'll share my mistakes and the lesson I learned about choosing curriculum! I'll walk you through the main homeschool styles: Unit Study, Charlotte Mason, Classical, Montessori, STEM, Traditional, and Unschooling. This episode will help you stop guessing when it comes to curriculum decisions and give you direction in what might work best for your family!
Let's Connect! Leave me a rating and review!
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Published: Apr 10, 2026Duration: 20m 8s
Season 1 - Episode 94
Ep 94 | Homeschooling Through Seasons in the Wilderness + Conference Highlights
Hey Moms! Today on the podcast, we are talking about seasons of homeschooling in the wilderness! I’ll walk you through a few highlights from the convention and announce the winner of our devotional journal giveaway!
If you haven't left me a rating and review, it would mean so much! Thanks!
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Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 10m 30s
Season 1 - Episode 93
Ep 93 | Encouragement for the Homeschool Mom!
Hey Moms! This week on the podcast, I'll share a quick devotional with you and give you encourage you in your homeschooling! I'm glad you're here!
I'd love to hear from you. Please leave me a rating & review!
Order Journey to the Cross Devotional HERE
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Interested in The ADHD Homeschool Course? Check it out HERE
Published: Mar 25, 2026Duration: 7m 50s
Season 1 - Episode 92
Ep 92 | How Your Own Schooling and Education Experience Shapes Your Homeschool Today
Hey Moms! Have you ever wondered how your own schooling and education might be shaping the way you homeschool today? In this episode, we will go through an exercise together, looking at both the positive and negative experiences and how they shape you today. Join me!
I'd love to hear from you. Please leave me a rating & review!
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Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 12m 15s
Season 1 - Episode 91
Ep 91 | Why We Need Both Structure and Flexibility in Our Homeschooling!
Hey Friend! Today on the podcast, we're going through the importance of both structure and flexibility in our homeschools. I'll go through the benefits of both and explain why they're necessary!
I'd love to hear from you. Please leave me a rating & review!
Order Journey to the Cross Devotional HERE
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Interested in The ADHD Homeschool Course? Check it out HERE
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Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 11m 32s