Christian Homeschooling & Motherhood | For The Mom Podcast & Ministry
Maryse Doner | Homeschooling Mom, Speaker, BScN Registered Nurse
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For The Mom Podcast is a Christian show for mothers who are new to homeschooling or feeling overwhelmed by motherhood and marriage. Host Maryse Doner offers practical homeschooling tips and encouragement to grow spiritually while homeschooling with peace and confidence. The podcast focuses on relying on God rather than one's own strength through the daily routines and challenges of family life. It also connects listeners with the For The Mom Ministry community and resources.
Episodes
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Ep 123 | When Motherhood Feels Heavy: The Lord Will Uphold You 30.10.2026 12mMotherhood can feel heavy, and in the busyness of every day life, our prayer and quiet time often falls short. We weren’t meant to hold up all the things in our life on our own. In this repeat encouraging episode, join me as we prayer together and hand over all the things we have on our hearts and mind, and let the Lord be the lifter of our heads and the one who sustains us. -
Ep 122 | An Audience of One: Surrender, Identity, and Staying in His Word 23.10.2026 11mToday's episode is a little different. I'm being transparent with you about where I'm Next Steps Leave me a rating & review! Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! www.forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram Christian Homeschooling Support Facebook Group -
Ep 121 | HOMESCHOOLING: Is It Really Worth It? 14.10.2026 11mHave you wrestled with the question, "Is it really worth it to homeschool my kids?" Does it really make that much difference whether I homeschool them or they go to school? Today on the podcast, I’ll answer that question and challenge you to define what “worth it” means for you! Listen for a little giveaway in today's episode! Please leave me a rating and review! Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! www.forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram Christian Homeschooling Support Facebook Group homeschool mom | christian motherhood| homeschool encouragement | christian homeschooling | homeschool curriculum -
Ep 120 | Help! My Homeschool Curriculum Isn't Working! What Do I Do Next? 07.10.2026 13mHave I chosen the wrong homeschool curriculum? Should I change curriculum? Will this mess up my whole homeschool year? In today's episode, I'll walk you through your options when your homeschool curriculum feels like it isn’t working! Please leave me a rating and review! Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! www.forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram Christian Homeschooling Support Facebook Group homeschool mom | homeschool guilt | homeschool encouragement | christian homeschool | homeschool curriculum -
Ep 119 | Christian Motherhood — The Plans We Make, The Prayers We Pray, and Learning to Surrender them to God 28.09.2026 14mWe make plans as moms and wives for our kids, our marriages, our homes, our days, and our future. Today I'm talking about what it actually looks like to surrender those plans to God instead of fighting our way through them on our own. I close the episode praying over you and with you! I'm glad you're here. Access closed on September 30th -Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! www.forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram Christian Homeschooling Support Facebook Group If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com -
Ep 118 | Feeling Behind: A Word for the Homeschool Mom Who’s Doubting Herself. 21.09.2026 12m"Am I doing enough?" The question almost every homeschool mom asks herself late at night after a hard day. Today I'm talking about where that question comes from, how my September has gone so far, and why showing up and being faithful is what actually matters. Please take a moment to leave me a rating & Review! Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! www.forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com homeschool mom | homeschool guilt | homeschool encouragement | christian homeschool | homeschool burnout | am i doing enough -
Ep 117 | Raising Kids Who Know What They Believe (Not Just What to Do) 14.09.2026 11mIt's possible to teach your kids reading, writing, fractions, and grammar for years and never once teach them why they believe what they believe. Today I'm talking about discipleship as its own kind of homeschool stewardship, and the "compass, not a measuring stick" approach I use in our home. Please take a moment to leave me a rating & Review! Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! www.forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com homeschool | Christian homeschool | apologetics for kids | catechism | discipling your kids | homeschool curriculum | homeschool mom -
Ep 116 | Starting Your Homeschool Year Free From Comparison and Guilt 03.09.2026 12mHey Moms! Your homeschool was never supposed to look like your friend's, or what you see online. God gave you your specific kids and your specific family! Homeschooling them is actually a part of stewarding the gifts that God gave you. In this episode, join me as we dive into starting your homeschool year without guilt and comparison! I'm glad you're here! Please take a moment to leave me a rating & Review! Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! www.forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com homeschool | homeschool mom | christian homeschool | starting your homeschool year | homeschool guilt | homeschool comparison | new homeschool mom | homeschool curriculum -
Ep 115 | HOMESCHOOLING | How to Add Bible, Apologetics, and Catechism to Your Homeschool Year 29.08.2026 12mIf you’re planning your homeschool year and choosing curriculum for math, reading, history, and spelling, don’t forget to plan for Bible, Christian discipleship, catechism, and apologetics, too. In this episode, we’re talking about Christian homeschooling, teaching the Bible at home, discipling your children, and why catechism and apologetics for kids are such an important part of building a strong biblical worldview. If you want to raise children who know what they believe, why they believe it, and how to defend their Christian faith, this episode will encourage you to make discipleship a priority in your homeschool year. Let's Connect Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! www.forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com -
Ep 114 | HOMESCHOOLING | Starting Your Homeschool Year. 3 Things I'm Doing to Prepare for a Smooth Start. 21.08.2026 13mStarting a new homeschool year can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to! In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things I'm doing to prepare for a smooth start to homeschooling! This episode is for Christian homeschool moms who want to start their homeschool year smoothly! I'm glad you're here! Let's Connect Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! www.forthemomministry.com If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com -
Ep 113 | FAITH | Teaching Your Kids to Defend Their Faith. Christian Apologetics & Homeschooling 13.08.2026 15mIn this episode, we're talking about Christian parenting, homeschooling, apologetics for kids, catechism, and teaching children a biblical worldview. If you've ever wondered how to prepare your children to defend their Christian faith and answer hard questions about Jesus, truth, morality, gender ideology, abortion, and culture, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a story of a real conversation that challenged me to think deeper about raising Christian kids, discipling children at home, and why teaching apologetics in the homeschool years matters so much. We’ll talk about how to help kids know what they believe, why they believe it, and how to defend their faith with confidence and grace. Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! Let's Connect! www.forthemomministry.com If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com -
Ep 112 | HOMESCHOOLING | What is Catechism and Apologetics? 07.08.2026 14mOur children are being shaped every day by the world around them, through screens, friendships, culture, and the messages they absorb without even realizing it. The question is not whether they are developing a worldview, but what that worldview is being built on. In this episode, join me as I answer the questions: What is Catechism and Apologetics? Why do they matter? I’ll be sharing about the new curriculum I’ve written for ages 4-18, with three levels designed to help children grow from early foundations all the way to confidently engaging their faith. If you want to raise children who are rooted in truth and prepared to stand firm in a culture of confusion, this episode will encourage and equip you. Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! Let's Connect - www.forthemomministry.com If you'd like a SAMPLE LESSON or COURSE OVERVIEW please email me at: info@forthemomministry.com -
Ep 111 | HOMESCHOOLING | What You Can Actually Do This Summer to Prepare for Next Year 31.07.2026 10mSummer is for rest, but it's also a great time to take a few simple steps that will make your homeschool year run more smoothly. In this episode, I'm sharing practical ways to prepare for fall without spending your whole summer worrying about curriculum and schedules. We'll talk about decluttering your homeschool space, organizing what you already have, praying over your family's commitments, and making wise decisions about the year ahead. If you're wondering what you can actually do this summer to set yourself up for a peaceful homeschool year, this episode is for you. Christian Catechism & Apologetics Curriculum January 2027 Launch - Waitlist! Let's Connect - www.forthemomministry.com Email: info@forthemomministry.com -
Ep 110 | MOTHERHOOD | Embracing Your Weaknesses as a Mom 24.07.2026 16mMotherhood 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. I'm glad you're here! Please take a moment to leave me a rating and review. Let's Connect! Order Journey To The Cross - A 40 Day Devotional Journal for Moms Email: info@forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram www.forthemomministry.com Christian Homeschool Support Facebook Group The ADHD Homeschool Course -
Ep 109 | FAITH | Praying for Your Kids - What to Pray & Why it Matters 16.07.2026 14mHey 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! Order Journey To The Cross - A 40 Day Devotional Journal for Moms Email: info@forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram www.forthemomministry.com Christian Homeschool Support Facebook Group The ADHD Homeschool Course -
Ep 108 | MOTHERHOOD | Being Present and Content This Summer 08.07.2026 11mHey 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. 💛 Order Journey To The Cross - A 40 Day Devotional Journal for Moms Email: info@forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram www.forthemomministry.com Christian Homeschool Support Facebook Group The ADHD Homeschool Course -
Ep 107 | When You Can’t See What God Is Doing: Holding Onto Faith in the Valleys 30.06.2026 10mAre 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, I'd love to connect! Email: info@forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram www.forthemomministry.com Christian Homeschool Support Facebook Group The ADHD Homeschool Course -
Ep 106 | Thinking About Homeschooling? My Best Advice for the Mom of Toddlers 23.06.2026 8mIf 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. I'd love to connect! Email: info@forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram www.forthemomministry.com Christian Homeschool Support Facebook Group The ADHD Homeschool Course -
Ep 105 | Behind the Scenes: Navigating Homeschool, Ministry, and Motherhood Without Losing My Mind 16.06.2026 14m"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! Email: info@forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram www.forthemomministry.com Christian Homeschool Support Facebook Group The ADHD Homeschool Course -
Ep 104 | Why Your Faith Needs to Matter More than Your Kids 03.06.2026 11mFriend, 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! Let's Connect! Order HERE: Journey to the Cross A 40 Day Devotional Journal For the Mom Email: info@forthemomministry.com For The Mom Instagram www.forthemomministry.com Christian Homeschool Support Facebook Group The ADHD Homeschool Course