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    <description><![CDATA[<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Ordinary Women is a Christian homeschool mom podcast about faith, family, and everyday courage — hosted by Rebekah Ricks, homeschool mom, former teacher, and legislative strategist with 40+ bills passed.</strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">If you've ever whispered "Am I ruining my kids?" over cold coffee, this show is for you. In short 10-minute episodes, Rebekah tackles the questions every homeschooling family faces: Am I qualified to teach my own children? What about socialization? What does homeschooling really cost? What are my parental rights and homeschool laws in my state? And how do I disciple my kids at the kitchen table without losing my mind?</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Homeschooled herself, founder of The Homeschool Connection (est. 2013), and author of <em>Kitchen Table Revolution: Why Homeschooling Is the Most Radical Thing You'll Ever Do</em>, Rebekah brings real data, real stories, and real Scripture — with zero guilt and way too much coffee.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. A Courage &amp; Caffeine production.</p>
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