Journey Through Homeschooling
A weekly podcast providing practical support and encouragement for every step of your homeschool adventure. Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor are veteran homeschool moms and the administrators of Exodus Christian Academy, an ”umbrella” school supporting homeschool families in Tennessee.
Episodes
This week on the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast Jami and Adonna discuss discerning God’s good, perfect, and pleasing will for homeschooling, especially when a curriculum, method, or opportunity looks good but doesn’t feel right for a particular family. Their discussion explores how to “mind the checks,” seek wisdom through Scripture and prayer, and resist the pressure to copy what friends or culture e...
Homeschooling can fill every hour with lessons, laundry, meals, and the needs of everyone else. In this episode, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor talk honestly about the guilt that can come with resting, the burnout that follows when quiet time disappears, and the small routines that helped them reset.
From weekly childcare and peaceful walks to an hour with everyone’s feet off the floor, audiobooks, family support, and moms...
What happens when a book, vacation, or favorite hobby becomes one more assignment? In this episode, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor talk about the pressure homeschool moms feel to turn every experience into a lesson, from rapid-fire questions after reading a book to carefully planned educational vacations.
Together, they explore what children learn when we stop measuring everything with worksheets and questions. Jami and Adonna e...
Whether you participate in a tutorial, co-op, or higher a tutor there may come a time when outsourcing parts of your homeschool are necessary. Today, in the Journey Through Homeschool podcast Jami and Adonna talk about their experiences outsourcing their homeschool. With practical encouragement, they help you navigate the option with prayer and wisdom.
In this episode of Journey Through Homeschooling, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor explore how faith can shape every part of the homeschool day, from Bible study and prayer to math, science, literature, civics, and time spent outdoors. Jami Thornsberry shares the value of keeping “first things first,” while Adonna Pryor explains how ordinary lessons can open meaningful conversations about God’s character an...
Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor look back on their homeschooling journeys and consider what they would change if they were starting over today. They talk about replacing fear with prayer, prioritizing relationships over routines, resisting the pull of every “shiny new toy,” and finding freedom in a homeschool that fits the family. They also share practical lessons, from attending conferences to investing in a reliable...
In this episode, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor explore how real-life connections can make homeschool learning more meaningful, memorable, and enjoyable. From sourdough bread and budgeting to biblical study, physics, grammar, history, and nature, they show how everyday questions can open the door to deeper learning across subjects.
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Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this episode, hosts, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor explore the powerful role music can play in enhancing your homeschool experience. Whether you’re a musical family or someone who’s never considered integrating music into your learning routine, you’ll discover practical ways to make music a vibrant part of your children’s education. From hymn studi...
Unsure of where to start in your homeschool journey? Don't let fear stand in the way of getting started. You can start with what you have even before your're ready.
In today's episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor explore the powerful idea of "passing on your passions" as a foundation for homeschooling. Drawing from personal stories, practical experiences, Adonna P...
As the school year draws to a close and the distractions of springtime multiply, staying focused and finishing strong can feel like a real challenge for homeschool families. In this episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor offer practical tips and honest encouragement for navigating the hectic end-of-year season. From adjusting routines and embracing spontaneous breaks, to planning out...
On this episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into one of the most common challenges homeschool families face: managing downtime. Many parents transitioning from public school are surprised to discover that homeschooling doesn’t take up the entire day, often leaving kids—and parents—unsure how to make the most of extra free time.
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Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, where practical support is offered for every step of your homeschool adventure. In today’s episode, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into the importance of raising kind and empathetic children through the power of service. They explore how integrating a balanced approach to education—including academics, work, and personal acts of service—can profou...
Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, where we provide practical support for every step of your homeschool adventure. In this episode, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor tackle one of the most frequent and sometimes stressful questions that homeschool families face: To test or not to test? As we approach the end of the homeschool year, many parents wonder whether standardized testing is required, how to measure...
Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this episode, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive deep into one of the most heartfelt and often challenging topics for parents: supporting struggling learners. Drawing from their own homeschooling experiences, they candidly explore the natural fears and doubts parents face when their child doesn’t seem to be keeping pace, sharing stories of overcoming academic ...
Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, where hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into the challenges and joys of teaching multiple children across different ages in a homeschool setting. In this episode, they share practical tips, personal stories, and encouragement for families navigating the chaos and rewards of multi-age homeschooling. From managing toddlers alongside high schoolers to fostering sibling b...
Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast, where Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor provide practical support and encouragement for every step of your homeschool adventure In today’s episode, they candidly discuss the three biggest fears that homeschool moms face—fears they’ve encountered themselves and heard from countless others through their own journeys, as educators, parents, and as leaders at Exodu...
Welcome to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this episode, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into the increasingly relevant topic of homeschooling for families with special needs children. With more parents choosing to homeschool their kids who have learning difficulties or unique challenges, Jami and Adonna provide practical insights, statistics, and up-to-date resources to support those navigating this jour...
Welcome to another episode of Journey Through Homeschooling, hosted by Jami Thornsberry Adonna Pryor of Exodus Christian Academy. Today’s conversation dives into a topic many homeschool families grapple with—having tough talks about sensitive subjects like sexuality, mental health, and controversial cultural issues with our kids. Inspired by Greta Eskridge’s book It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Por...
Welcome to another episode of the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Jami Thornsberryand Adonna Pryor to dive into the challenges and joys of wrapping up your homeschool year. Drawing from their personal experiences, they explore the importance of not just completing the last lesson, but truly celebrating growth, creating closure, and building momentum for the year ahead. From tackl...
Welcome back to the Journey Through Homeschooling podcast! In this episode, hosts Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor dive into the evolving landscape of the homeschool movement, reflecting on both its rich history and current challenges. They discuss how rapid growth, shifting laws, and wider cultural diversity have led to a sense of division within the homeschooling community—a stark contrast to the unity seen in its early da...
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