Biblical Wisdom for Raising a Child with Autism with Johanna Pressley | Ep 38
Johanna Pressley joins us on the Homeschool Mom Podcast to share her wisdom on the topic of autism in children. In this episode she provides biblical insights and tools for supporting children with autism. Johanna emphasizes viewing children as image bearers of God, discerning behavior causes, and creatively applying Scripture. She offers practical strategies for parents to align their parenting with biblical principles, fostering growth and hope in their children with autistic traits. Show notes for this episode. (https://www.janelleknutson.com/2026/02/26/biblical-wisdom-for-raising-a-child-with-autism/)
Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast. (https://www.janelleknutson.com/podcast/)
Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/janelleknutson/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/janelleknutson) or visit her website at JanelleKnutson.com. (https://www.janelleknutson.com/)
20 Feb 2026
Helping Kids Navigate Anxiety & Fear with Rick Witmer | Ep 37
In today's fast-paced world, children face unprecedented levels of fear, anxiety, and worry. As moms, it’s essential to understand the root causes of these emotions and how we can guide our children toward peace using biblical principles. Listen as Rick Witmer shares about his new book, Walking with God When I'm Afraid, and gives us practical advice for addressing fear and anxiety in young hearts.
Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast. (https://www.janelleknutson.com/podcast/)
Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/janelleknutson/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/janelleknutson) or visit her website at JanelleKnutson.com. (https://www.janelleknutson.com/)
13 Feb 2026
Homeschool Q&A | Ep 36
Show notes for this episode can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast (https://www.janelleknutson.com/2026/02/12/homeschool-mom-podcast-ep-36-homeschool-qa/).
In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, Janelle Knutson addresses various questions from listeners regarding homeschooling, particularly focusing on curriculum choices, resources for high school students, and approaches to standardized testing. She shares her insights on BJU Press curriculum, recommends Bible study resources for high schoolers, and discusses the importance of foundational skills in kindergarten. Additionally, she compares two high school history curriculums, Generations History and Notgrass History, highlighting their unique features.
Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/janelleknutson/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/janelleknutson) or visit her website at JanelleKnutson.com (https://www.janelleknutson.com/)
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Biblical Wisdom for Raising a Child with Autism with Johanna Pressley | Ep 38
Published 27 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] There's oftentimes repetitive behaviors that go along with this. And it can be confusing because it's described as being in levels. Sure. So level three is the most severe level of autism. And so with a level three autism case, a person is going to maybe be completely nonverbal and possibly unable to read or write or care for their basic needs in any way. Whereas a person that would be level one, that's the least severe. Many people who are... You know, very successful computer programmers and scientists and musicians are level one, people with level one autism spectrum. So when you think about what is autism, it can be confusing because of the difference there. […]
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