Podcasts about read aloud

The American Twins of the Revolution by Lucy Perkins - Chapter 5: The Redcoats ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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We talk a lot around here about the incredible impact stories have on our kids. They build empathy and connection, letting us walk a mile in another's shoes. And some stories also help us see what it looks like to be brave and courageous, even in the face of fear or daunting challenges.Today, Audrey is back to talk with me about how stories inspire courage in our kids and ourselves and can connect us to profound truths, no matter how fantastical the setting.In this episode, you'll hear: How stories become companions to us through challenging seasons Which stories have shaped Sarah and Audrey's own lives The ways myths can echo profound truths to us that feed our hearts and minds and inspire heroic virtueLearn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/inspiring-heroic-virtue

The American Twins of the Revolution by Lucy Perkins - Chapter 4: A Load of Hay ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The American Twins of the Revolution by Lucy Perkins - Chapter 3: An Unwanted Guest ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Welcome to Chapter 4 of The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery. This chapter continues Valancy Stirling's quiet transformation as she begins to see herself — and her life — differently.This read-aloud includes natural pauses for reflection and commentary as themes of self-advocacy, family expectations, and inner strength emerge.✨ Public domain classic

Read aloud The La Bubu Code: A Girl Genius Solves the Mystery of Vanishing Voices in a High-Tech Adventure of Gadgets, Friendship, and Hidden Codes for Kids Who Love STEM, Secrets, and Unstoppable Girl Power by emmee n

This is Chapter 3 of The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery, a beloved public domain novel that explores courage, boundaries, and becoming yourself.In this chapter, we see more of Valancy's growing awareness and the quiet pressure placed on women to stay small and compliant. I share gentle reflections throughout the reading as moments resonate.✨ Public domain classic✨ Calm, cozy narration✨ Thoughtful commentary woven into the story.Listen while resting, commuting, or enjoying a peaceful break.To see the YouTube Video click the link for my Tonetta Clay YouTube Channel https://linktr.ee/tonettaclay#tonetta

The American Twins of the Revolution by Lucy Perkins - Chapter 2: The Next Day ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Living longer isn't the same as living well. In this episode, I explore a concept that might matter more than your health span or lifespan: your joy span, the years you spend actually liking your life.Dr. Kerry Burnight, professor of geriatric medicine at UC Irvine, argues that how we respond to aging determines whether we thrive or suffer. And the good news? You can lengthen your joy span at any age through everyday choices.What You'll Learn:- The difference between lifespan, health span, and joy span- Dr. Burnight's 4 non-negotiable actions: Grow, Adapt, Give, Connect- Why asking questions makes you more likeable (science-backed)- How to continue learning as you age (including free college options for 60+)- Why I believe this matters at 38, not just in your later yearsIn The Video, I Share Practical Challenges:- Journal prompts to assess your current joy span- How to adapt when life throws you curveballs- Creative ways to stay connected and give back- Dr. Burnight's quizzes to get your baseline (link below)Timestamps:00:00 Understanding Joy Span vs. Health Span01:00 The Four Non-Negotiable Actions for Thriving03:36 Adapting and Growing as we Age05:35 The Book of the Week07:15 Check this OutLinksJoyspan Quizzes: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/JoyspanExtendedExcerpt.pdfCONNECT WITH ME Newsletter: https://www.ninasnotes.xyz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninapatrick/ Website: https://www.ninapatrick.xyzjoy span, health span, aging, quality of life, mental health, connection, lifelong learning, geriatric medicine, Dr. Kerry Burnight, thriving, Nina's Notes Get full access to Nina's Notes at www.ninasnotes.xyz/subscribe

The American Twins of the Revolution by Lucy Perkins - Chapter 1: A September Night in the Year 1777 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to Chapter 2 of The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery, a timeless classic about self-discovery, independence, and learning to speak your truth.In this chapter, Valancy's inner world becomes clearer as the tension between expectation and authenticity begins to surface. I read this chapter aloud with natural commentary and reflections as moments stand out.✨ Public domain classic

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Read aloud Trails On ICE: An Ice Loving story of Survival by Rhonda Tess Shepard

Why do we read aloud to our kids? Especially those who can read to themselves? This is a topic that comes up all the time at Read-Aloud Revival and it's one I'm super passionate about. It's foundational to what we do around here and I firmly believe it's vital to our kids becoming lifelong readers. In this episode, we're talking about the impact reading aloud has on our children, regardless of their independent reading level. Research shows that there are many benefits to reading aloud to your kids, and today, we're going to focus on five of the most important ones.In this episode, you'll hear:How books educate the heart as well as the mind, growing perspective and empathyThe incredible impact of reading aloud on academic performance, language development, information processing, expression (the list goes on!)How reading aloud builds community, strengthens family bonds, reduces stress and anxiety, and enriches time spent togetherLearn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/why Join us for the upcoming Circle with Sarah Retreat: Happy Homeschooling

Girl With A Musket by Florence Simister - Chapter 9 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us a textWhat happens when young readers are invited to question the stories they've always been told?In this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor welcomes bestselling author Tracy Wolff to celebrate the launch of her middle grade fantasy debut, The Aftermyth. Together they explore how mythology, storytelling, empathy, and student identity come together in powerful ways, and why middle grade fiction plays a critical role in helping young readers discover who they are and where they belong.From challenging patriarchal myth narratives to reimagining Aphrodite through compassion and friendship, this conversation highlights how fantasy literature can spark critical thinking, emotional growth, and a love of reading.Perfect for educators, librarians, families, literacy advocates, and middle grade readers.Episode Chapters01:21 Building a New Mythological World at Anaximander's Academy03:12 Questioning History, Power, and Perspective in Stories07:13 Empathy, Friendship, and the Reimagining of Aphrodite10:12 Middle Grade Identity, Belonging, and Finding Your Voice13:29 Read-Alouds, Choice, and Building Reading Motivation18:32 Writing Middle Grade Fantasy and Keeping Kids Engaged19:49 What Brings Hope: Raising Compassionate ReadersWhat You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy The Aftermyth challenges traditional Greek mythology narrativesHow middle grade fantasy supports identity development and belongingThe importance of empathy and compassion in children's literatureWhy read-alouds should continue beyond early elementary gradesHow student choice and format flexibility support reluctant readersHow storytelling builds motivation and reading staminaFeatured Book

Follow along with the bookclub by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@DavidAsscherick And get your Types and Symbols Journal or a new printing of these lovely books https://www.typesandsymbols.com Christ's Object Lessons by Ellen G. White Chapter 5 & 6 "Like. Grain Of Mustard Seed" "Other Lessons From Seed Sowing"

Girl With A Musket by Florence Simister - Chapter 8 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Bedtime Anytime Classic Stories for Children – The Wind in the Willows   Hello from the Classic Children's Story podcast. We bring you narrations of classic children's stories of all kinds to keep your young ones entertained, read by a professional voice actress. The themes range from animal stories to stories that teach, to classic favourites like Tom Thumb, Red Riding Hood and more.Today we're moving on to part 2 of that  classic book, “The Wind In the Willows”, a story which tells of the much loved adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, Toad and Otter. Have a listen and see what happens. Music from Dreamland - Aakash Gandhi  So, cuddle up to your little ones, settle in, and enjoy.   Visit us on Instagram at “sleepstories_fairytales_4kids ”.   Visit us on BlueSky at - @sleepstories4kids.bsky.socialIf you'd like to help support our work, & buy us a yummy coffee or a cuppa, please pop over to  ko-fi.com/sleepstoriesandfairytales4kids, we've got some thoughtful rewards for our supporters.   You'll also find a lot of cute things, videos and artwork.  Visit us at,  ko-fi.com/sleepstoriesandfairytales4kids    Want to hear more stories? Our Subscribers Club offers a selection of special stories recorded only for the members. You can tell which those are because you'll see a nice orange label with a crown next to those episode titles. Our Supporters Club via Spreaker: spreaker.com/podcast/classic-children-s-story-podcast--4219679/support   AND … If you'd like to watch some stories read by us on video, why not visit our new YouTube Channel – “Sleep Stories and Classic Fairy Tales For Kids” - dedicated to making videos that entertain & empower kids with stories, affirmations, tapping (EFT) etc. And, you'll also find stories, riddle quizzes, elearning videos, songs and more. They're all lovingly and enthusiastically read on-camera for kids – https://www.youtube.com/@SleepStoriesandFairyTales4U    We also have a website of stories, riddles, positive affirmations for kids and more. It's here - www.sleepstoriesandfairytales4kids.com Be sure to pop by and read the new original stories!☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/stefanialintonbon

Girl With A Musket by Florence Simister - Chapter 7 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this conversation, I explore a fascinating paradox in our relationship with artificial intelligence.Why do we demand absolute perfection from AI while accepting human error as inevitable? When an LLM hallucinates or cites fake sources, I get frustrated. But when a colleague misspeaks or misremembers, I give them grace. Why the double standard?I walk through the reality of human error across industries:* Diagnostic mistakes happen in 5-20% of doctor visits* 80% of aviation accidents trace back to human error* 20% of Big Four audits have significant deficiencies* Even elite professionals only achieve 90-95% accuracy.The thread tying all of this together is simple but uncomfortable: our imperfections are what make us human and interesting. AI-generated content feels soulless. You can sense it. It lacks emotion, depth, playfulness, and personality.I believe we're heading toward an age where we'll pay a premium for human-generated content, art, and music. We think we can scale the human experience with AI, but what we'll find instead is an overly perfect, emotionless dark age of art and culture.The choice isn't between perfect AI or imperfect humans. It's about deciding which imperfections we're willing to live with.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Hello from Australia!01:16 We Expect Perfection out of AI and Not in Humans, Why?06:41 The Paradox of Perfection in AI and Humanity07:05 Mentoring Opportunities07:26 The Book of the Week08:34 Grab My Guidebooks08:51 Check this outLinkshttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/patient-safetyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666691X23000246https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/audit-deficiency-rate-drops-in-2024-in-sign-of-improvement/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/1907590_Thinking_is_Bad_Implications_of_Human_Error_Research_for_Spreadsheet_Research_and_PracticeCONNECT WITH MENewsletter: https://www.ninasnotes.xyzLongevity.Technology Unlocked Podcast: https://longevity.technology/unlocked/Longevity Guidebooks: https://ninapatrick.xyz/guidebooksMentoring: https://ninapatrick.xyz/startup-mentor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninapatrick/Website: https://www.ninapatrick.xyz Get full access to Nina's Notes at www.ninasnotes.xyz/subscribe

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Girl With A Musket by Florence Simister - Chapter 6 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Girl With A Musket by Florence Simister - Chapter 5 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Nina's Notes (#164), I dive into the crucial but under-researched connection between estrogen and ADHD in women. After conversations with friends and audience questions at my recent talk, I dug into the scientific literature - and ladies, we were right, the two are very connected.KEY TOPICS COVERED:• Why ADHD gets missed in women and girls• How hormonal fluctuations impact ADHD symptoms throughout your cycle• The follicular phase advantage vs. luteal phase challenges• ADHD during pregnancy: what the limited research shows• Perimenopause and menopause: the hormone hurricane effect• Why estrogen is crucial for cognitive function and dopamine regulation• Practical symptom tracking strategies using apps like Clue or FloTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to New Podcast Launch01:40 Exploring the Estrogen-ADHD Connection03:27 How Hormones Affect ADHD04:55 Hormonal Changes and ADHD Symptoms08:27 Managing ADHD Through Hormonal Awareness09:03 Do you want to improve your health and wellness in 2026?09:31 The Book of the Week09:59 Book Review: The Secret of Secrets11:09 Mentoring with Nina11:31 Check This OutCONNECT WITH MENewsletter: https://www.ninasnotes.xyzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninapatrick/Website:https://www.ninapatrick.xyz Get full access to Nina's Notes at www.ninasnotes.xyz/subscribe

Girl With A Musket by Florence Simister - Chapter 4 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome! ❄️ Today, listen to K read aloud Biscuit's Snow Day Race by Alyssa Satin Capucilli ( ages 3 - 8 ). Every weekday, we will read aloud a new kids book.Biscuit's Snow Day Race was illustrated by Pat Schories. This book was published by HarperCollins in 2019. Join us tomorrow to hear a new kids book read aloud by K!Thank you for tuning in to Storytime with K. In this space, we will read aloud your favorite kids books with new episodes posted Monday through Friday! Whether you use reading time to help build reading skills, learn English, or help your little ones fall asleep, this podcast has exactly what you need.Follow along on Instagram to see what book is next! You can find podcast versions of these stories on most podcast platforms, such as Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Overcast, and more! New episodes posted daily Monday - Friday!VIDEO OPTION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE - Learn to read, learn English, or simply enjoy the illustrations in the book!*This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only*#readaloud #kidsbooksreadaloud #storytimewithk

If I were to ask you if your life ever felt tranquil, you would probably do one of two things: bust out laughing or look at me like I was from another planet.I get it, I really do. Which is why I'm so excited to have the author of one of my absolute tippy-top recommended books with me today. Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert, mother of five, and the author of Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. Laura suggests that to bring more tranquility to our abundant, unpredictable lives, we don't need a perfect schedule, what we need is a resilient schedule. In the book, she outlines nine ways that will help us manage the chaos and live joyful, sustainable lives. It sounds much more accessible, right? Today, we're going to talk about how we can actually achieve tranquility in our lives, even in the busiest phases of our lives.In this episode, you'll hear: How to reframe the way you think about how much time you have (hint: it might be more than you think!) Why doing something three times a week counts as a habitThe rule that gets the most resistance, and why sticking to it is so essentialLearn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/laura-vanderkam Join us for the upcoming Circle with Sarah Retreat: Happy Homeschooling

Girl With A Musket by Florence Simister - chapter 3 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Girl With A Musket by Florence Simister - Chapter 2 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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SummaryThis conversation explores the themes of praise, justice, and the struggles of the afflicted as expressed in the Psalms. It highlights the eternal nature of the Lord, the plight of the wicked, and the hope for divine intervention in times of trouble. The speaker reflects on the righteousness of God and the importance of faith amidst adversity.TakeawaysPraise the Lord with all your heart.God is a stronghold for the oppressed.The wicked will face judgment.The Lord hears the cries of the afflicted.Righteousness is essential for the faithful.God's words are pure and trustworthy.The faithful will be preserved forever.The struggles of the righteous are acknowledged.Divine help is sought in times of trouble.The Lord reigns with justice and equity.Chapters00:00 Psalms of Praise and Justice02:28 The Struggles of the Afflicted05:17 The Righteous and the Wicked06:14 The Call for Divine HelpNewsletter and Blogs: https://benjaminlee.blogAll Episodes: https://icandopodcast.com

Girl With A Musket by Florence Simister - Chapter 1 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sea Turtle Swims the Ocean by William and Peggy Stephens - part 3 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Welcome to the 3rd Advent/Christmas/Holiday episode this year. It's a read of a children book again, and that book involves a time-traveling boy and his dog. They time travel, through goalposts, to the first organized football match under Football Association rules, in 1863, between Barnes and Richmond. The game was played at Barnes commons, in West London, across the river from Fulham's FCs stadium, the Craven Cottage. And the boy and his dog (Kane is his name, no relation to Harry) mess up football history while there. Or, almost.The book is by Adrian Lobley, and I don't want to give away the whole thing here - I'll read up to chapter 10. Plus: some of the best Christmas-themed stadium chants. Until January 19th!HELPFUL LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Adrian Lobley, Kane and the Christmas Football Adventure"The best Christmas Football chants", YouTube"Comfort Comfort O My People" in the opening piano version, from Road to Virtuosity Sheet Music, YouTube"Comfort Comfort O My People," closing version with organ and drums, performed by the First-Plymouth Church in Lincoln, NebraskaNEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) Please leave a quick voicemail with any feedback, corrections, suggestions - or just greetings - HERE. Or comment via Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook. If you enjoy this podcast and think that what I do fills a gap in soccer coverage that others would be interested in as well, please Recommend The Assistant Professor of Football. Spreading the word, through word of mouth, truly does help. Leave some rating stars at the podcast platform of your choice. There are so many sports podcasts out there, and only ratings make this project visible; only then can people who look for a different kind of take on European soccer actually find me. Artwork for The Assistant Professor of Football is by Saige LindInstrumental music for this podcast, including the introduction track, is by the artist Ketsa and used under a Creative Commons license through Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/

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What happens when book reviewers completely miss the point? Ron Tester joins me for our holiday special where we read the most baffling book reviews we could find. We discuss readers who don't understand how fiction works, demands for warning labels on perfectly normal books + one truly spectacular misunderstanding about a Holocaust book. Plus, the most audacious demand of a publisher you've ever heard. This might be the best show we've ever done - it's certainly the most ridiculous. Books discussed in this episode: The Warm Hands of Ghosts – Katherine Arden The Demon Lover - Elizabeth Bowen Dark Mage – M L Spencer Hitler's People – Richard J Evans The Gestapo - Frank McDonough Africa Is Not a Country – Dip Faloyin We Love Anderson Cooper – R L Maizes Queen of Storms - Raymond E. Feist A Town Called Discovery - R.R. Haywood Extracted series - R.R. Haywood Ron's Website: rontestercoaching.com ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. 

Grab a blanket and some hot chocolate for a Christmas read aloud with Carole and Papa Panov! Today Carole reads a very special story: Papa Panov's Special Day.RESOURCES+9 Great Christmas Books for Children and Families+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Grab our FREE family library book list here+FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

In this episode, we're talking about how to turn story time into an interactive literacy experience without adding more to your prep list. I'm sharing simple ways to dig deeper into books, what happens when you re-read with purpose, and how I use Interactive Read-Aloud units to keep everything organized and joyful.Topics Discussed:Why read-alouds are such an essential literacy tool in preschoolWhat makes a read-aloud interactiveHow to structure a full week of learning around one bookWhy re-reading builds comprehension, confidence, and a love of booksRelated Resources:Interactive Read Aloud Literacy UnitsConnect with AshleyFollow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers PodcastAre you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com

For the month of December we are doing book reviews on the website and  podcast and I'm so excited about it because I thoroughly enjoy reading a good book. This week we are talking about Christmas read alouds! What makes a book great is when it comes highly recommended. And I wanted to give you the gift of making Christmas just a little bit easier by giving you some Christmas read alouds book recommendations that you don't have to think about. You just can grab and enjoy.  In the previous post, we talked about five best Christmas books for mom. And now we're going to talk about the best Christmas read alouds.  Show notes and links to books:  https://lifeunboxed.blog/christmas-read-alouds/ Find your tribe. Join the online community: Rebel Moms Club for Working Homeschool Mom:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelmomsclub Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/ Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~REBEL MOM CHECKLIST: A NO NONSENSE GUIDE TO WORKING FROM HOME AND HOMESCHOOLINGDitch the overwhelm and struggle. It is possible to work from home and homeschool confidently. Get actionable suggestions and practical help. https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-and-work-from-home/ MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE.https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM:To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ FOLLOW JODIE:Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeunboxedblogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxehttp://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn't love free stuff.Support the show

Hey hey, it's Sarah Mackenzie!I am here with a bonus episode. I host another podcast — it's called Circle with Sarah— and it's a short, weekly podcast that helps all of us become the peace-filled, joyful mamas we're called to be. It goes up at RAR Premium every Monday during the school year. Recently, I recorded an episode for that podcast called "God is Not Disappointed in You." And not only did it really resonate with RAR Premium members, but we got several requests from members to please post this on the Read-Aloud Revival podcast so they could share it with their friends even if their friends weren't inside RAR Premium. Here's the episode:In our recent Circle with Sarah Retreat, you were all invited to submit questions about maintaining peace in your homeschool, because of course that was our theme, and so many of you did!It has been just a complete joy to read through those and consider them. Almost 120 questions came in actually, and we were only able to touch on a few during the retreat, and then we touched on a few more in our last Circle with Sarah Live.But as I was reading through your questions and just prayerfully considering how to answer them, one thing jumped out at me over and over again. I mentioned it, actually, at the very end of the September Circle with Sarah Live. It's this pervasive fear that so many of us have that really feeds into our anxiety about our homeschools and our kids and our parenting and our worry that we're not doing a good enough job with any of it. And the underlying belief that is a problem here is that we believe that God is disappointed in us as homeschooling moms, that we're failing Him, and He's disappointed.And I think this fear is probably exaggerated somewhat for us if we had a father or really any authority figure over us at any point in our lives who did express chronic disappointment in us. I think then it's very easy to translate that into feeling like God must also be feeling disappointed in us. That seems like the easiest thing to believe, like the truest thing.But listen to me, God is not disappointed in you. He is not surprised by anything you are facing in your life, your motherhood, your homeschool, your marriage, any of it. He's not surprised by any of it. On your absolute worst days, He's not surprised by how you acted or reacted. He already knows the worst and hardest and most challenging things that you are facing right now, and He loves you and He's calling you to this work anyway.He actually never asks us to be good enough. And He never asks us to get this just right. And I think it's worth remembering that He didn't actually think you would do a better job than you're doing. He's all knowing. He's sovereign. He didn't think you'd do a better job than you're doing at anything, in any part of your life. And He's not disappointed in you. I wonder if you can sit with that for just a second, like really sit with it? I want to read from Psalm 103:"The Lord is merciful and gracious,    slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love."Later in that same psalm we read, "For He knows our frame;    He remembers that we are dust."So He knows who we are. He knows our capabilities, He knows our limits, He knows our frame, and He remembers that we are dust. And yet He is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love.I wonder if you can say that out loud to yourself. God is not disappointed in me. Try it.How did that feel? Did it feel true? Did your voice wobble? Did you feel choked up? Did you feel like, I don't know if that's true? Listen, this is what you can say to yourself and know it is true. God is not disappointed in me. He is not disappointed in my kids. He is not disappointed in my homeschool. He is not disappointed in how I cook or how badly I cook. He is not disappointed in how clean I keep the house or how much laundry I got done this week, or whether I even touched it at all. Whether I ever follow through on teaching my kids chores or following up on that character issue or taking care of the parenting issues that are screaming at us in the face. He is not disappointed in how often I read aloud or how much homeschool we got done, or how many activities my kids are in, or whether my kids are still in their pajamas at 4:00 PM. None of this is a disappointment or a surprise to Him. He loves me. He loves you. And He promises us peace that transcends all understanding.That's a big one so I'm just going to leave us here today. We're going to come back to it again next week. But I wonder if at different points during your week, you can remind yourself, God is not disappointed in me. Write it on a post-it. Put it in a few different places. Put it wherever you brush your teeth. Put it where you wash your dishes, put it in the car when you're getting in the car to take your kids to activities or run an errand. Put it by your coffee pot in the morning. God is not disappointed in me. Write it down. See if you can maybe start to believe that this week and we'll circle back to it next week. You have everything you need to teach with peace that transcends with all understanding. You were made for this life. I'm praying for you.--- If you want a podcast episode like this to start each week on the right foot, you probably want RAR Premium—that's where you get access to the CWS podcast. Find out more at rarpremium.com or circlewithsarah.com.