Ladylike Episode 12: Homeschooling 101 with Amy Jo Page

About this sermon

Thinking about homeschooling — but not sure where to begin? In this episode, Julie Terry sits down with fellow pastor's wife and homeschool mom Amy Jo Page for a warm, honest conversation about homeschooling in the elementary years. Between Julie's 12+ years of homeschool experience and Amy Jo's perspective as a current homeschool mom of four, this episode is packed with real-talk encouragement for any mom who's curious, overwhelmed, or ready to take the leap. They cover the Florida voucher scholarship (and whether the testing requirements should actually scare you), the mindset shift from "school at home" to a lifestyle, and why the decision doesn't have to be permanent — you can simply take it year by year. They also dig into the tension between being teacher and mom, raising boys vs. girls at home, supporting kids with learning differences like dyslexia, and why community is absolutely non-negotiable for homeschool families. In this episode: 8:43 Introductions: Julie & Amy Jo's homeschool journeys 9:49 Why more Florida moms are asking about homeschooling right now 13:40 Pros of homeschooling: time together, knowing your kids deeply, creative freedom 17:16 Breaking down Florida's voucher/scholarship program 22:28 Homeschooling as a lifestyle shift (not just school at home) 25:11 Having a big-picture goal for your children's education 32:09 Supporting kids with dyslexia and learning differences at home 36:09 Why community is essential — and how to find it 43:12 Mission trips and raising kids with kingdom perspective 51:26 Boys vs. girls in homeschooling: what the research & real life say 56:10 Encouragement for single moms or families without a two-parent dynamic 58:45 Nuts & Bolts: How to actually get started homeschooling in Nassau County, Florida Resources mentioned: Florida Homeschool Convention (typically held in May) Nassau County Homeschool Community (CHF) Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie Worldwatch News for Kids Ladylike is a podcast and Substack for Christian women, created to bridge the gap between generations and help younger women grow in Christ and mature in applying the truth of God's Word. 📖 Read the Substack @ Julie Terry 🎙 Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! 📲 Download the Maximum Life+ app today and get instant access to hundreds of hours of sermons, Bible studies, books, and exclusive content from Dr. Zach Terry — all in one place. Simply search "Maximum Life+" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app, and subscribe to unlock everything, including a free copy of A Commentary on the Minor Prophets. Join a growing community of believers who are going deeper in God's Word every day. AMPLIFY THE TRUTH by supporting Maximum Life - https://maximumlife.zachterry.org/tabs/give Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry