http://www.christian-unschooling.comChristian-Unschooling website, featuring interviews, discussions on the works of John Holt, Charlotte Mason, and other educational pioneers, as well as stories, insights, and practical advice. We'll cover a variety of topics including trust, the boundaries of freedom, connection, purpose, interest-led learning, nature study, character, identity, and a relationship with God - essentially, anything and everything related to unschooling. Whether you're an experienced unschooler or simply exploring this alternative educational path, our podcast aims to inspire and support you on your journey.

Our podcast also offers a Supporters Club. As a member, you'll have access to exclusive content and the opportunity to play a significant role in the continuation of this valuable content creation. For more details, click on this link: Supporter

Happy Listening!]]>enEducationCathy Koetsierhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8553a7f6ca68533d07c955a7b7252dd1.jpghttp://www.christian-unschooling.comTue, 22 Jul 2025 12:06:40 +0000Cathy KoetsierCathy Koetsiercathy.koetsier@outlook.comWelcome to the Christian Unschooling podcast, where we delve into the intriguing world of unschooling through a Christian lens. Veteran unschooler Cathy Koetsier hosts this podcast in collaboration with the https://www.christian-unschooling.com...Christian-Unschooling website, featuring interviews, discussions on the works of John Holt, Charlotte Mason, and other educational pioneers, as well as stories, insights, and practical advice. We'll cover a variety of topics including trust, the boundaries of freedom, connection, purpose, interest-led learning, nature study, character, identity, and a relationship with God - essentially, anything and everything related to unschooling. Whether you're an experienced unschooler or simply exploring this alternative educational path, our podcast aims to inspire and support you on your journey.

Our podcast also offers a Supporters Club. As a member, you'll have access to exclusive content and the opportunity to play a significant role in the continuation of this valuable content creation. For more details, click on this link: Supporter

Happy Listening!]]>falseepisodicSupport the podcast!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dyslexia-neurodiversity-a-conversation-with-julie-anne-wade--65704310
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65704310Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:16:55 +0000Cathy KoetsierJulie Anne is the 4th of my five children. She is married to Isaac and lives in New Zealand, where she works with neurodiverse children. In this podcast we talk about her own experience of being dyslexic. She is a passionate and articulate...
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62442026Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:41:51 +0000Cathy KoetsierIn this conversation there is an emphasis on the importance of having a vision for the child and for the family. We explore how understanding and nurturing a child's inherent gifts can help in parenting rather than just reacting to behaviour. Kerrin...
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• Juliet English – Learn Free
• Streams Education

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62168928Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:58:47 +0000Cathy KoetsierA conversation with Juliet English. Juliet is wife to Larry, mum to 7 amazing young people, and more recently a foster carer. Juliet started out working as a social worker, but made the decision to become a stay-at-home mum in 1993, with three little...

• Juliet English – Learn Free
• Streams Education

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>4516education,family,home-education,parenting,unschoolingfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acomedido-a-conversation-with-kerrin-butterworth--60945133
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60945133Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:28:32 +0000Cathy KoetsierMichaeleen Doucleff wrote a book called 'Hunt, Gather, Parent', in which she introduced the concept of 'acomedido'. In this podcast we discuss acomedido and how Kerrin has been applying it. We highight the importance of creating a supportive and...
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>3229acomedido,education,family,home,home-education,parenting,unschoolingfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-nothing-day-a-conversation-with-sandra-dodd--60785091Sandra's enthusiasm for life is infectious. Her curiosity; her childlike joy in minute details; her breadth and depth of knowledge on all sorts of subjects; and her astonishing and often hilarious ability to see and make connections between seemingly unconnected things combine to make her the best advocate of unschooling I know. Because she lives it.
Sandra's website is an Alladin's cave of information. Make yourself a cup of coffee and leave plenty of time for exploration, because you will be there for a while.
In this episode I asked Sandra to tell us more about 'Learn Nothing Day', which just happens also to be her birthday, 24 July. Our conversation progressed from there. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60785091Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:23:50 +0000Cathy KoetsierSandra Dodd has long been a key influencer in unschooling methodology and philosophy. For many, many years she has given wise, compassionate advice to people who would like to follow a different way in educating their children. I am one of them....Sandra's enthusiasm for life is infectious. Her curiosity; her childlike joy in minute details; her breadth and depth of knowledge on all sorts of subjects; and her astonishing and often hilarious ability to see and make connections between seemingly unconnected things combine to make her the best advocate of unschooling I know. Because she lives it.
Sandra's website is an Alladin's cave of information. Make yourself a cup of coffee and leave plenty of time for exploration, because you will be there for a while.
In this episode I asked Sandra to tell us more about 'Learn Nothing Day', which just happens also to be her birthday, 24 July. Our conversation progressed from there. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>3986home-education,parenting,sandradodd,unschoolingfalse13fullhttp://www.christian-unschooling.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60764743Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:25:12 +0000Cathy KoetsierMy Daughter Kerrin Butterworth was home educated and is now home educating her own children. Recently she and I had an interesting conversation about attachment parenting, building resilience in children, and taking care of ourselves so that we can...
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Home education offers flexibility and personalised learning experiences, but also presents challenges. We discuss some of the challenges - and ways of addressing them within an unschooling framework.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60764505Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:19:40 +0000Cathy KoetsierMy daughter Kerrin Butterworth was home educated, and is now home educating her own children. We discuss some of her reasons for choosing education outside of school.  Home education offers flexibility and personalised learning experiences, but also...
Home education offers flexibility and personalised learning experiences, but also presents challenges. We discuss some of the challenges - and ways of addressing them within an unschooling framework.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-unschooling--6235725/support.]]>2753christian,home-education,parenting,unschoolingfalse11full