<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/christianhomeschoolmoms/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Christian Homeschool Moms (Legacy Podcast)]]></title><podcast:guid>5cbe396d-42ef-5f35-874d-0f6dff2bf3c5</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Demetria Zinga]]></copyright><managingEditor>Demetria Zinga</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we revisit content from the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast, now rebranded as the Christian Moms Cafe Podcast! If you need an extra boost of homeschool encouragement, this reflection episode is for you. We’re looking back on past lessons, stories, and insights from the heart of homeschooling life, offering practical strategies and inspiration for your journey—whether you’re navigating full-time homeschooling or supporting after-school learning. Through real stories, expert advice, and timeless encouragement, this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and that your family’s learning environment can thrive, no matter the season.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee67d7d1-7ede-4384-8c82-8cf33d11a080/chm-podcast-cover-art.png</url><title>Christian Homeschool Moms (Legacy Podcast)</title><link><![CDATA[https://christianhomeschoolmoms.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee67d7d1-7ede-4384-8c82-8cf33d11a080/chm-podcast-cover-art.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Demetria Zinga</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Demetria Zinga</itunes:author><description>Join us as we revisit content from the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast, now rebranded as the Christian Moms Cafe Podcast! If you need an extra boost of homeschool encouragement, this reflection episode is for you. We’re looking back on past lessons, stories, and insights from the heart of homeschooling life, offering practical strategies and inspiration for your journey—whether you’re navigating full-time homeschooling or supporting after-school learning. Through real stories, expert advice, and timeless encouragement, this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and that your family’s learning environment can thrive, no matter the season.</description><link>https://christianhomeschoolmoms.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Education"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>05. Stop Copying Other Homeschools: Build One That Fits Yours</title><itunes:title>05. Stop Copying Other Homeschools: Build One That Fits Yours</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the reason your homeschool isn’t working… isn’t you?</p><p>In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to design a homeschool that fits <em>your</em> family—not someone else’s schedule, curriculum, or expectations.</p><p>Because it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to recreate what you see working for other moms… only to end up overwhelmed, behind, or wondering what you’re doing wrong.</p><p>This conversation is about stepping out of that cycle.</p><p>I’m sharing how to think through your family’s real life—your rhythms, your capacity, your children’s needs—and begin building a homeschool that actually supports you instead of exhausting you.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling the pressure to “get it right”… this episode will help you come back to what actually works.</p><p>----</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if the reason your homeschool isn’t working… isn’t you?</p><p>In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to design a homeschool that fits <em>your</em> family—not someone else’s schedule, curriculum, or expectations.</p><p>Because it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to recreate what you see working for other moms… only to end up overwhelmed, behind, or wondering what you’re doing wrong.</p><p>This conversation is about stepping out of that cycle.</p><p>I’m sharing how to think through your family’s real life—your rhythms, your capacity, your children’s needs—and begin building a homeschool that actually supports you instead of exhausting you.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling the pressure to “get it right”… this episode will help you come back to what actually works.</p><p>----</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://christianhomeschoolmoms.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b5b64fe1-3194-48a7-a6ef-b9de0184b55d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee67d7d1-7ede-4384-8c82-8cf33d11a080/chm-podcast-cover-art.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b5b64fe1-3194-48a7-a6ef-b9de0184b55d.mp3" length="26207101" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode></item><item><title>04: 6 Tips for a Successful Homeschool Year (From a Mom in the Middle of It)</title><itunes:title>04: 6 Tips for a Successful Homeschool Year (From a Mom in the Middle of It)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this legacy episode, we step back into 2015—year eight of my homeschooling journey—when things started to feel very real.</p><p>This was the season where homeschooling shifted from ideas and inspiration… to actually figuring out how to live it out day by day. With a middle schooler, a younger child, and a fresh move to a new city, I was learning how to build routines that worked, create structure without burning out, and carry the weight of it all in real time.</p><p>In this episode, I share six practical tips for building a solid homeschool year—but underneath it, you’ll hear something deeper: a mom finding her footing again.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to hold everything together while still making homeschooling work… this one will meet you right where you are.</p><p>----</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this legacy episode, we step back into 2015—year eight of my homeschooling journey—when things started to feel very real.</p><p>This was the season where homeschooling shifted from ideas and inspiration… to actually figuring out how to live it out day by day. With a middle schooler, a younger child, and a fresh move to a new city, I was learning how to build routines that worked, create structure without burning out, and carry the weight of it all in real time.</p><p>In this episode, I share six practical tips for building a solid homeschool year—but underneath it, you’ll hear something deeper: a mom finding her footing again.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to hold everything together while still making homeschooling work… this one will meet you right where you are.</p><p>----</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://christianhomeschoolmoms.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">03d1b9db-879e-400d-b976-fd3b559268ed</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee67d7d1-7ede-4384-8c82-8cf33d11a080/chm-podcast-cover-art.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/03d1b9db-879e-400d-b976-fd3b559268ed.mp3" length="51360239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode></item><item><title>03: Homeschool Burnout: Real Talk &amp; Encouragement for Moms</title><itunes:title>03: Homeschool Burnout: Real Talk &amp; Encouragement for Moms</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hey friend… welcome back to Year 3 of the Christian Homeschool Moms Legacy Archive. This episode comes from a season that was tough—when the routines were set, the responsibilities were real, and the daily weight of homeschooling started to feel heavy.</p><p>Burnout had begun creeping in—not because I didn’t love homeschooling, but because I was tired. Tired of doing it all, of showing up every day, and of carrying so many roles at once.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt the same way—waking up some days and just… not feeling like doing it—this episode is for you. I’m sharing my honest struggles, the lessons I learned, and how grace, endurance, and rest became part of the journey.</p><p>You’re not failing. You’re not alone. And sometimes, taking a breath is exactly what keeps you moving forward.</p><p>----</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey friend… welcome back to Year 3 of the Christian Homeschool Moms Legacy Archive. This episode comes from a season that was tough—when the routines were set, the responsibilities were real, and the daily weight of homeschooling started to feel heavy.</p><p>Burnout had begun creeping in—not because I didn’t love homeschooling, but because I was tired. Tired of doing it all, of showing up every day, and of carrying so many roles at once.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt the same way—waking up some days and just… not feeling like doing it—this episode is for you. I’m sharing my honest struggles, the lessons I learned, and how grace, endurance, and rest became part of the journey.</p><p>You’re not failing. You’re not alone. And sometimes, taking a breath is exactly what keeps you moving forward.</p><p>----</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://christianhomeschoolmoms.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a0160acd-928d-43ab-8149-46de89558753</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee67d7d1-7ede-4384-8c82-8cf33d11a080/chm-podcast-cover-art.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:20:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a0160acd-928d-43ab-8149-46de89558753.mp3" length="27185281" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode></item><item><title>02: Homeschool Basics 101: Figuring It Out in Real Life</title><itunes:title>02: Homeschool Basics 101: Figuring It Out in Real Life</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hey friend, welcome back to Year 2 of the Christian Homeschool Moms Legacy Archive! In this episode, we step into 2013—a season of discovery, questions, and figuring out what homeschooling really looks like in our home.</p><p>Homeschooling isn’t one-size-fits-all, and back then, I was still learning what worked for my family. Structured or flexible? Curriculum-driven or lifestyle-based? There were so many voices, so many opinions… and I wanted to make sense of it all—not just for myself, but for other moms navigating the same journey.</p><p>This episode is for anyone trying to define homeschooling for their family without feeling like there’s a “right” answer. Listen as I share the struggles, the questions, and the small victories from that season—a reminder that the journey is just as important as the destination.</p><p></p><p>--</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p><p>You’re not behind. You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be, learning and building a homeschool that fits your life.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey friend, welcome back to Year 2 of the Christian Homeschool Moms Legacy Archive! In this episode, we step into 2013—a season of discovery, questions, and figuring out what homeschooling really looks like in our home.</p><p>Homeschooling isn’t one-size-fits-all, and back then, I was still learning what worked for my family. Structured or flexible? Curriculum-driven or lifestyle-based? There were so many voices, so many opinions… and I wanted to make sense of it all—not just for myself, but for other moms navigating the same journey.</p><p>This episode is for anyone trying to define homeschooling for their family without feeling like there’s a “right” answer. Listen as I share the struggles, the questions, and the small victories from that season—a reminder that the journey is just as important as the destination.</p><p></p><p>--</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p><p>You’re not behind. You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be, learning and building a homeschool that fits your life.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://christianhomeschoolmoms.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d3734c7-8d6d-42cc-a014-f5622846d611</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee67d7d1-7ede-4384-8c82-8cf33d11a080/chm-podcast-cover-art.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2d3734c7-8d6d-42cc-a014-f5622846d611.mp3" length="16783646" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode></item><item><title>01:When It All Began (2012) — Trusting God in the Early Homeschool Years</title><itunes:title>01:When It All Began (2012) — Trusting God in the Early Homeschool Years</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hey friend… this one takes me all the way back to the beginning.</p><p>In 2012, I was a brand new homeschool mom with two little girls, a whole lot of faith… and just as many questions. I knew God had called me to this, but if I’m being honest, I didn’t always feel equipped. I second-guessed myself more times than I could count.</p><p>In this episode, I’m revisiting one of the very first messages I ever shared—<em>God Equips Us for the Homeschool Task.</em> And wow… listening back now, I can hear the heart of a younger version of me just trying to figure it out and hold onto what I believed was true.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt called to something but unsure if you’re really capable… this one is for you. It’s real, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder that you don’t have to have it all together to move forward.</p><p>Come sit with me for a bit and take a listen 💛 //</p><p>----------</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey friend… this one takes me all the way back to the beginning.</p><p>In 2012, I was a brand new homeschool mom with two little girls, a whole lot of faith… and just as many questions. I knew God had called me to this, but if I’m being honest, I didn’t always feel equipped. I second-guessed myself more times than I could count.</p><p>In this episode, I’m revisiting one of the very first messages I ever shared—<em>God Equips Us for the Homeschool Task.</em> And wow… listening back now, I can hear the heart of a younger version of me just trying to figure it out and hold onto what I believed was true.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt called to something but unsure if you’re really capable… this one is for you. It’s real, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder that you don’t have to have it all together to move forward.</p><p>Come sit with me for a bit and take a listen 💛 //</p><p>----------</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://christianhomeschoolmoms.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f277b7b-8738-42f7-838d-cc0c2ca3f106</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee67d7d1-7ede-4384-8c82-8cf33d11a080/chm-podcast-cover-art.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure 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Journey</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hey friend… I’m so glad you’re here.</p><p>This is the <strong>Christian Homeschool Moms Legacy Podcast</strong>—a curated collection of fourteen meaningful episodes from the original podcast, each representing a year in my journey through homeschooling, motherhood, and faith.</p><p>These aren’t just old episodes.</p><p>They’re moments in time.</p><p>Before and after each replay, I’ll share reflections on what was really happening behind the scenes—the growth, the challenges, the questions, and the quiet ways God was working through it all.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to walk through seasons of motherhood with faith… to grow alongside your children… and to look back and see how far you’ve come—this space is for you.</p><p>And if you find yourself wanting more, the full archive of the original podcast—and what I’m creating now—lives under <strong>Christian Moms Cafe</strong>, where the journey continues.</p><p>So take a breath…</p><p>settle in…</p><p>and let’s walk through this together—one year at a time 💛</p><p>-----</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.christianmoms.net</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey friend… I’m so glad you’re here.</p><p>This is the <strong>Christian Homeschool Moms Legacy Podcast</strong>—a curated collection of fourteen meaningful episodes from the original podcast, each representing a year in my journey through homeschooling, motherhood, and faith.</p><p>These aren’t just old episodes.</p><p>They’re moments in time.</p><p>Before and after each replay, I’ll share reflections on what was really happening behind the scenes—the growth, the challenges, the questions, and the quiet ways God was working through it all.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to walk through seasons of motherhood with faith… to grow alongside your children… and to look back and see how far you’ve come—this space is for you.</p><p>And if you find yourself wanting more, the full archive of the original podcast—and what I’m creating now—lives under <strong>Christian Moms Cafe</strong>, where the journey continues.</p><p>So take a breath…</p><p>settle in…</p><p>and let’s walk through this together—one year at a time 💛</p><p>-----</p><p>Come listen to the original 100+ episodes of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast here: <a href="http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast-2</a></p><p>Then join me at my new podcast:<a href=" http://www.christianmoms.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 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