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Read-Aloud Revival ®

Sarah Mackenzie
Homeschooling
Education
Reading Aloud
Parenting
Reading
Book Recommendations
Storytelling
Children's Literature
Christmas School
Shakespeare
Read-Aloud Revival
Fairy Tales
Literature
Reading For Pleasure
Illustration
Creativity
Self-Care
Historical Fiction
Writing Process
C.S. Lewis

Sarah Mackenzie helps your family fall in love with books, and helps *you* fall in love with homeschooling.

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Latest Episodes

Join us for RAR's Summer Adventure.

How do we homeschool high school? It’s *the* question, isn’t it?

A lot of us go into homeschooling ready and excited for the younger years. Then as high school approaches, things start to feel… a little more comp... more

Join us for RAR's Summer Adventure.

One of the very best ways to travel with your children is through books.

Physically travelling as a family isn’t always possible for a variety of reasons, but by reading with our kids, we give them the gift of wi... more

Join us for RAR's Summer Adventure.

 What would happen if you decided to be your child's mentor rather than their teacher? 

What if you awakened their wonder and curiosity so that they became the kind of people who thirst for knowledge and understa... more

Join us for RAR's Summer Adventure.

What is your calling in life? 

For poet, songwriter, and academic, Malcolm Guite, it’s unequivocally clear–to be a storyteller. 

Today on the podcast Audrey and I chat with Malcolm about the first volume in his ... more

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Rachel Kovac
Writer, educator, homeschooling mom of six; author of Their Future is Shining Bright
Educator, Author
Episode: RAR #281: Homeschooling High School with Rachel Kovac
Sally Clarkson
Author and educator known for Awaking Wonder
Author of Awaking Wonder
Episode: Best of RAR: Becoming Your Child’s Mentor
Malcolm Guite
Poet, songwriter, academic; author of Galahad and the Grail
Rabbit Room Press
Episode: RAR #279: Baptizing the Imagination with Malcolm Guite
Matthew Breuninger
Clinical psychologist and author of Finding Freedom in Christ, Healing Life's Hurts
Private practice / Author
Episode: RAR #278: How to Actually Connect with Our Kids, Dr. Matthew Breuninger
Jon Acuff
New York Times best-selling author of seven books; Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker; father of two teenage girls
How Teens Win; All It Takes is a Goal (books)
Episode: Best of RAR: How a “Best Moments” List Can Help You Love Your Homeschool featuring Jon Acuff
Laura Vanderkam
Beloved author and time management expert, known for her books on productivity.
Episode: RAR #275: Could We Have Tranquility by Tuesday? Laura Vanderkam
Matt Tavares
Best-selling author and illustrator of children's books, including the Dasher series and Red and Lulu
Self-employed
Episode: RAR #274: Behind the Scenes of One of My Favorite Christmas Picture Books
Judith McQuoid
Debut author of the novel 'Giant', which imagines the childhood of C.S. Lewis.
Episode: RAR #273: Imagining the Childhood of C.S. Lewis, with Judith McQuoid
Astrid Sheckels
Author and illustrator of Flora and the Jazzers
Waxwing Books
Episode: RAR #272: Giving Flora Her Voice with Astrid Sheckels

Host

Sarah Mackenzie
Host of Read-Aloud Revival, focused on encouraging reading aloud, homeschooling, and family literacy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
  • Did RAR plant the homeschool seed in my brain??

    Ok, we all know the call to homeschool truly comes from the Lord! However, if I think back to probably 2021, listening to Sarah’s anecdotes and perspectives on homeschool life pushed me favorably towards an idea that I previously held a very neutral opinion. Since our oldest was born in 2016, I always held bedtime read-aloud in high regard (missing a night was rare!) I loved listening to RAR for book recommendations and encouragement. Fast forward to 2024 when we made the decision to begin hom... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karlyw743
    United States5 months ago
  • The Knight Owl

    Our good friend inspired me to listen to RAR. I fell in love immediately and really appreciate the guidance and encouragement to make reading aloud part of our daily rhythm. Our 4 children are 6.5 and under and some days feel like a whirlwind but we look forward to continuing to grow reading in our home! I have really enjoyed the book lists! The Knight Owl has been one of our favorites and was a gift under the Christmas tree this year. Thanks for all you guys do to make this a wonderful communit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Victoria H Kep
    United States5 months ago
  • Awww!

    I love read-alouds with my mother! I would love to learn how to do that so I can do that someday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookturtle2015
    United States10 months ago
  • Inspiring for the Whole Family

    I love all the tips on homeschooling and inspiring kids to love reading! This podcast gets me excited to read more—not just for myself, but together as a family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kt07734
    United States10 months ago
  • Thank you Sarah!

    This is hands down my favourite podcast! I look forward to new episodes and always leave feeling refreshed and encouraged. Thank you Sarah! 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Book6Mama
    Canadaa year ago

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Audiences highlight community and mentor-like guidance as defining strengths.
Many thank the host for encouragement and relatable storytelling that supports homeschooling journeys.
Listeners praise warmth, practical tips, and book recommendations that fit busy family life.

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Best of RAR: Becoming Your Child’s Mentor
Q: What would happen if you decided to be your child's mentor rather than their teacher?
The mentor sits beside the child, guiding exploration, drawing out strengths, and fostering a love of learning through relationship, curiosity, and shared discovery rather than merely delivering material.
Best of RAR: How a “Best Moments” List Can Help You Love Your Homeschool featuring Jon Acuff
Q: What does it mean not to marry the goal and to audition goals instead?
Try easy goals that can be tested in under a week or two, then decide if you want to scale up; this prevents burnout and keeps momentum.
Best of RAR: How a “Best Moments” List Can Help You Love Your Homeschool featuring Jon Acuff
Q: Talk to me about this. Why is this so hard for us to imagine what we want?
People chase big 20-year visions, but it creates a vision wall and perfectionism; starting with simpler, shorter prompts and gradually expanding makes goals feel doable.
RAR #275: Could We Have Tranquility by Tuesday? Laura Vanderkam
Q: Do you find, just as a time and productivity expert, do you find, because I know one of the things you have your readers and your audience do a lot is tracking time, what do you think is the misconception most of us have about how much time we actually have?
Laura discusses that people often underestimate their available time for enjoyable activities and overestimate time spent on chores, revealing a lack of awareness about the abundance of time we have.
RAR #275: Could We Have Tranquility by Tuesday? Laura Vanderkam
Q: Where did your desire to write about this come from?
Laura Vanderkam expresses her long-standing passion for time management and the desire to help others design their schedules effectively.

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What is Read-Aloud Revival ® about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A family-focused show that centers on reading aloud, homeschooling, and joyful family life around books. Episodes frequently blend practical book recommendations, read-aloud strategies, and parenting guidance with interviews featuring authors, educators, and thought leaders who illuminate homeschooling, parenting, and kids' literature. Notable strengths include a warm, relatable host presence, a strong emphasis on community and mentorship, and a consistent blend of narrative storytelling with actionable tips for creating a book-centered family culture. It likely appeals to listeners who want encouragement, concrete book lists, and ideas to integrate reading into everyday life, often from a faith-informed perspective. A standout trait is the... more

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Recent guests on Read-Aloud Revival ® include:

1. Rachel Kovac
2. Sally Clarkson
3. Malcolm Guite
4. Matthew Breuninger
5. Jon Acuff
6. Laura Vanderkam
7. Matt Tavares
8. Judith McQuoid

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