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9 hours ago
9 hours ago
Welcome to episode 189 with Jennifer Pepito and Tabitha Paige.
Tabitha is the author and illustrator of some of our most beloved children’s books and a speech therapist who has so much to teach us about learning. and guess what play is, as always, core to successful learning. Children are wired to learn and it’s only when we turn it into a chore or abridge their ability to learn or try to rush them that we run into what feels like delays in most children. So take a deep breath, don’t worry about your child’s pace, and enjoy the journey.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
To support the podcast and Jennifer pre-order her newest book Inspired Homeschool. This incredible book gives you stories of famous home-educated artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, and statesmen and outlines the lessons we can learn from them as we raise the next generation of great thinkers.
Looking for ways to make learning come alive and give your children the education of a lifetime? Check out the Peaceful Press curriculum.
In this episode:
The importance of play in learning to read.
Letting your child learn at their own pace
Child development and fear
You’re child is doing fine
Shutting out the background noise if it isn’t helpful.
Check out Tabitha Paige’s Amazon store for so many beautiful water-colour children’s books.
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Tabitha here:
Tabitha’s Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links

6 days ago
6 days ago
Welcome to episode 188 with Jennifer Pepito and Lindsey Maestas.
This episode is all about marriage. We love marriages at the Restoration Home and having a healthy, peaceful marriage is a cornerstone to a restoration home. A good marriage, though, only comes through habituation of the presence of God, radical obedience, and loving like Christ, plus all the little habits like connection over convenience.
This episode is full of wonderful beautiful wisdom for your marriage. It both challenges and inspires while calling on us to live and love radically.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
To support the podcast and Jennifer pre-order her newest book Inspired Homeschool. This incredible book gives you stories of famous home-educated artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, and statesmen and outlines the lessons we can learn from them as we raise the next generation of great thinkers.
Looking for ways to make learning come alive and give your children the education of a lifetime? Check out the Peaceful Press curriculum.
In this episode:
The habits of a godly marriage
Loving on purpose
Humility and service in marriage
Competing to out-love one another
What is the narrative you are telling yourself about your love story
Check out Lindsey's book "Don't Burn Your Own House Down"
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Lindsey here:
Lindsey’s Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links

Tuesday May 19, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Welcome to episode 187 with Jennifer Pepito and Cheryl Daley.
Check out Cheryl's website and podcast here!
This episode is an exploration of all the creative ways to homeschool, the alternate schools that are popping up, the ways you can homeschool and bring in a little extra cash.
This is a refreshingly honest look at all the alternate ways you can homeschool that provide flexibility, create life long learners, and the things you can experience outside of life in a cubicle.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
To support the podcast and Jennifer pre-order her newest book Inspired Homeschool. This incredible book gives you stories of famous home-educated artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, and statesmen and outlines the lessons we can learn from them as we raise the next generation of great thinkers.
Looking for ways to make learning come alive and give your children the education of a lifetime? Check out the Peaceful Press curriculum.
In this episode:
The many ways we can homeschool and work, work and homeschool
No size fits all
The ways to make money as a homeschool mom
The benefits of homeschooling
How many teachers
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Cheryl here:
Cheryl's Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links

Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Welcome to episode 186 with Lisa Bass.
Lisa is the creator of the beloved Farmhouse on Boone where she shares homemaking videos, hearty, healthy dinner recipes, sourdough, and so much more.
This was a delightful episode where we covered everything from making simple meals to hanging pictures that are too high because it's not the right season to hang them perfectly. Plus we talked about raising 9 children, homemaking proportionally to your life, teaching small boys to clean their room, and so much more.
The best way to listen to this episode is with your hands deep in sourdough.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
To support the podcast and Jennifer pre-order her newest book Inspired Homeschool. This incredible book gives you stories of famous home-educated artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, and statesmen and outlines the lessons we can learn from them as we raise the next generation of great thinkers.
Looking for ways to make learning come alive and give your children the education of a lifetime? Check out the Peaceful Press curriculum.
In this episode–
Making healthy a habit
Healthy favourites we are eating on repeat
Creating a family business
Times of rest
Why it is important to automate our core habits
Check out Farm House on Boone on Youtube
Check out the Peaceful Press end of year guide and checklist to make sure you're on track.
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Lisa here:
Lisa's Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Tuesday May 05, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Welcome to episode 183 with Katy Joy Wells!
Katy is a decluttering coach who took her holistic training and used it to help women declutter their lives.
This is a fantastic episode about what clutter does to our brain, the traps we commonly fall into that keep us holding on to an extra mason jar, the scrap bag of fabrics, or the almost empty pens "just in case" or "for an emergency."
For Katy, her life started changing when she realised the clutter around the house was holding her back from being present for her kids. What are the extra things in your home holding you back from? Or maybe its not holding you back, but it's adding an extra level of noise or stress or demands to your already full plate.
This episode was practical, giving you small steps you can use right now to start cutting back on spending, moving stuff out of your home that is keeping you trapped cleaning, or giving you permission to let go of belongings as part of your identity or a way you cope.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
To support the podcast and Jennifer pre-order her newest book Inspired Homeschool. This incredible book gives you stories of famous home-educated artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, and statesmen and outlines the lessons we can learn from them as we raise the next generation of great thinkers.
Looking for ways to make learning come alive and give your children the education of a lifetime? Check out the Peaceful Press curriculum.
In this episode–
Why we shop, buy, accumulate, and procure belongings
How to start making 2-second changes that will help you start cleaning out space.
It's okay to have empty closets, drawers, and corners
Sometimes we have to start by cleaning out mental and emotional clutter first.
Check out Katy's website
Making Home Your Happy Place by Katy Joy Wells
Check out the Peaceful Press end of year guide and checklist to make sure you're on track.
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Katy here:
Katy's Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Welcome to episode 184! This is an incredibly fun, and more unusual episode on travelling with your family: how to make it budget friendly; why we think travel is important and prioritize it; ways to make it less stressful; and what we learned while travelling.
Travel has always been a priority for our family, which doesn't mean it has to be for your family but if you are interested in travelling as a family or wondering what is possible and how to make travel accessible this episode is for you!
This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Our full length Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles give your children the opportunity to learn practical skills, read beautiful literature, and engage in a living history and applicable science. If you're not loving your current homeschool, don't wait till next year to make a change. Switch now and enjoy every moment of learning with the Peaceful Press.
In this episode–
Why we love travel and think its important
Encountering God outside of your comfort zone and in the discomfort and unfamiliarity of travel.
Creative ways to make travel child and budget friendly
The importance of travelling for moving you and your children out of your comfort zone and into your growth zone.
Sign up for Kindred Homes with Jennifer's link and, if your home is accepted, get 5 free nights.
Check out the Peaceful Press Amazon Storefront for all our favourite things and best recommendations.
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Emelie here-
Emelie’s Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Welcome to episode 183 with Jenny Fitzgerald, friend of the Pod and author of our much loved quote: "Any part of your life that is not shimmering with hope is under the influence of a lie."
This was such a hard-hitting episode that will both inspire and challenge you. We hope you walk away feeling strengthened in your faith and inspired to take your thoughts captive, grow in mental resilience, and look for what God is doing in your life, and what is good, not what is going wrong.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
In this episode–
The importance of looking for the goodness of God
What your brain does after focusing on something for 7 seconds
Taking your thoughts captive isn't optional
The goodness of God can be seen in every area of our life
If you're looking for additional resources in taking your thoughts captive check out Jenny and Andy's ministry Imagine Life Ministries.
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Jenny here:
Jenny and Andy's ministry Imagine Life Ministries.
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Welcome to episode 182 with our beloved friend Rachel Kovac. She has a new book out: Their Future is Shining Bright. This is an incredible episode about homeschooling through high school without falling back on rigid workbooks, or trying to hit every traditional milestone.
Rachel is the kind of person who inspires you to live a more beautiful life, to test what are the outer edges of what you can do, and raise your children in a hopeful, productive world.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
In this episode–
How to help your children remain creative and present in their highschool years
Why it doesn't super matter what you focus on in highschool as long as you children to learn
The importance of remaining connected to your children in highschool
Rachel's website and substack
Rachel's new book Their Future is Shining Bright
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Rachel here:
Rachel's Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
https://thepeacefulpress.com/blogs/news/ten-things-to-do-before-age-ten-to-prevent-homeschool-burnout

Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Welcome to episode 181 with Jennifer Pepito and Jennifer Dukes Lee. Jennifer set out to write a book about mornings through the lens of what the Bible says about the early hours of the day. The result is her newest book How to Love Your Morning: Faith Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time.
We don't often think of mornings through the lens of how God views them, but so much of scripture is God calling people out to connect with him or go with him in the morning. But how can we have a great morning when we arrive at it carrying the stress, dissapointment, or sleeplessness of the previous day? Jennifer walks through the simple steps we can take to set up our mornings for greatness, adjust to the season you are in, and a few tips for letting go of unfinished tasks so you can start your loveable morning the night before.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
In this episode–
A great morning starts the night before
What does God say abour mornings
The 3 pillars that we focus on each morning
First things first, and focusing on God in the mornings
Peaceful Press Chore and Routine Pack
Free Peaceful Press Planning Pages
Join the Restoration Home Community for support and connection as you create a sacred home in 2026
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
https://thepeacefulpress.com/blogs/news/ten-things-to-do-before-age-ten-to-prevent-homeschool-burnout

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Welcome to episode 180 with Jennifer Pepito and Tia Ralls. Tia is the author of Magic in the Monotony and a beloved mentor mom in the Restoration Home Community.
Tia and Jennifer talk about Tia's new book, how to use the Peaceful Press chore cards with littles, incorporating eye contact into morning time, and the beauty and prayer of sacrifice with little children.
Sometimes habits can feel so hard in the little years, but the smallest habits can provide security and stability that the rest of our day moves around.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
In this episode–
Why simple habits makes life sweeter with littles
The importance of eye contact
How to build habits that nurture connection
Peaceful Press Chore and Routine Pack
Free Peaceful Press Planning Pages
Join the Restoration Home Community for support and connection as you create a sacred home in 2026
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Tia Ralls:
In the Restoration Home Community!
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
https://thepeacefulpress.com/blogs/news/ten-things-to-do-before-age-ten-to-prevent-homeschool-burnout





