As a homeschool family who loves to read aloud together, we often are looking for some non-screen ways to find entertainment, ESPECIALLY when driving around on errands or traveling to the Great White North to visit family. Enter in PODCASTS! We have been enjoying podcasts for the last year or more, and we are excited to share our Earnest Favorites with you! NOTE: We love all of these the most, and are listed in no particular order!

Moment of Um – From Brains On! Universe

Moment of Um answers those questions that pop up out of nowhere. You know, the ones that make you squint a little and go ummmmmmm. This podcast offers a bite sized listen (usually 3-6 minutes) so for those quick trips in the car, The Moment of Um is perfect. Listen to one while you are waiting in the school drop off line or for the grocery pick up. Gets the kids giggling, learning and figuring some out of this world questions.

Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible – Hosted by Erin Lynum

Discover God’s wonderful creation rooted in the truth of his Word! Nat = Natural, Theo = Theology. Where kids dive into the study of Natural Theology—discovering God through nature! We love listening and learning along with real world science rooted in the Gospel, as a homeschool family this podcast has been a great resource. These episodes can be 20-30 minutes so we plan one or two for longer rides.

Culture Kids Productions

Inspired by Darren Hardy’s The Compound Effect, Culture Kids Productions believes that small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary change. By introducing children to the wonders of global cultures in an engaging, heartfelt way; they plant the seeds of curiosity, empathy, and understanding that will grow into compassionate, collaborative individuals. We enjoy my sweet friend Kristen and her son Asher, as they explore countries, cultures and traditions, these episodes have been great when running around town, usually 15-25 minutes long. After the first few episodes my kiddos were begging to try bibimbap – we loved it!!

SMASH BOOM BEST from Brains On! Universe

Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best. Our debaters use facts and passion to make their case — teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way. We laugh sometimes to tears, then learn debate fallacies that weaken arguments, helping us defend our stance. This is an Earnest Family affair, we save these longer (usually 30 minutes) episodes for longer trips and we pause the episode numerous times to cast our votes for our favorites until the end. This podcast has been known to keep us in the driveway to finish the episodes (even keeps the teen engaged)!

Hey-O Stories of the Bible by Saddleback Kids

Hey-O Stories of the Bible podcast tells the stories from God’s special book, the Bible, accurately and in a way that is engaging to children of all ages. This one is super fun and fast, 2-5 minute episodes that are great when church is only 10 minutes away. Kids love it when we hear biblical accounts that match their bible lessons that day!

These are only our top 5, we have been exploring more and more, a few honourable mentions are: Who Smarted?, Forever Ago, Real Cool History for Kids, and Million Bazillion. If you are looking to shake up your podcast list, or just starting to listen to them with your kids – try one some of these, they are earnest approved and we know you will love them too!

Stay tuned as I share my top ten mom podcasts recommendations!

Love, Earnest Mom