Every homeschool journey starts with a single, honest question: “Can I really do this?” In this heartfelt episode, Erika shares her personal story of being told she wasn’t capable of attending college because of her learning disability — and how pushing through that planted the seeds of determination that still fuel her homeschooling today.
If you're doubting yourself, this episode offers both encouragement and practical action steps to help you move forward with confidence, even if you don’t feel perfectly equipped.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Erika’s personal story of overcoming discouragement
- Why self-doubt actually signals that you care deeply
- The truth about what your children need most from you
- Practical action steps to confidently start homeschooling
- Encouragement for when others don’t support your decision
Action Steps You Can Take Today
- Start simple and don’t overcomplicate your first steps
- Pray often — ask God to guide your homeschool journey
- Give yourself grace as you figure things out
- Put in the hours: research, study, learn, and prepare
- Be willing to dig deep, work hard, and adjust along the way
- Trust that daily faithfulness will bear fruit over time
Erika’s Encouragement
"You don’t need to be perfect to homeschool — you just need to be present. You can do this, and you don’t have to do it alone."
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What is The Intentional Homeschooler?
Are you a Christian homeschooling mom navigating the challenges of providing your children a great education while ensuring you’re creating fantastic childhood memories? Do you sometimes wonder if you’re cut out for the job or how you’ll manage homeschooling, homemaking, and a healthy life? This podcast is your lifeline to sanity as you juggle all of your responsibilities.
Host, Erika Sagert, has been there! Now she spends her time supporting homeschooling parents so they can give their kids the best education with a Christian worldview. She’s a wife, teacher, and veteran homeschool mom of four. Each episode she’ll guide you in homeschooling, homemaking, and achieving a healthier life balance. Topics include things like lesson planning, homemaking tips, family well-being, and kid’s social calendars. You’ll get answers to common questions like “Am I doing enough,” and “How do I manage it all?”
We share a fresh episode every other Thursday so make sure you subscribe. We want to be your home base for homeschooling because we want you to know that you’ve got this, moms!