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Scholé Every Day: How to Be a Thinking Mom
As a busy mom, it's easy to think you don't have time to read. What if you didn't have time
not
to read? The time will quickly come when your children need you not to be the kisser-of-scraped-knees, but the counselor and sounding board. When that time comes, you need to have wisdom to share. You need to be grounded in truth and unintimidated by contrary ideas. Your kids need you to grow with them. They need you to be comfortable exchanging ideas. We prepare now for the teen and grandma years by reading widely, thinking deeply, and applying faithfully.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 3, 2026
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November 24, 2025
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I had the opportunity to read this book before it was on GoodReads because it was officially pre-publication.
You can see from the flags, that I loved it. What did I love?
I loved that it’s super readable. Don’t get me wrong, they are building a strong argument for and guiding the reader on a path to better reading and, through that, living. The Sisters use clear, readable language, sentences, and structure to help the reader along while making the argument that reading and interacting with texts is good and necessary.
I loved that, though having blogged for years themselves, it doesn’t read like a blog. I remember my disappointment with Lit! lo those many years ago (2012!) and have shied away from many blogger’s books since. This is not that. This is a book written in book form. Each of the three chapters in each section is an essay on an aspect of scholé. They start with the basics and grow the argument – what is scholé, why do you need it, how do you practice it, why it’s imperative, and its fruit. It’s seedling to flower and a beautiful progression.
I loved that, though I have swum in many of the same reading waters over the years, they clarified the books quoted and introduced me to new books. Footnotes are vastly superior to endnotes, and the sisters know that and practice it 🙂 Sertillanges (which I admittedly enjoyed despite the sandwich-making) is clearer after reading this and Watts moved way up my TBR.
I loved that the book is steeped in the scriptures, particularly Abby’s chapters, quoting scripture after scripture about how reading and learning grow our love for and dependence upon the Lord. I love that it’s eminently quotable. I love that I was convicted more than once about picking up, dusting off, and starting again. I love that I was given very specific helps as to how to “Think Deeply” about reading material, which has often been a weakness (Abby challenged me to blog my book reviews more often, so here’s a good start). I loved Karen Glass’ Forward – I read it in her voice. I love that Mystie has a section where she firmly plants the flag of scholé in the woman’s (mother’s) sphere – that section may be strong tea for some readers.
Likely because it was the newest idea to me, my favorite chapter was Brandy’s about the festal nature of scholé; that the overflow causes us to rejoice and true scholé is not miserly but generously abounds to others:
Mothers, homeschool mothers, mothers-to-be, teen women – this book is for you. It says that you not only can – but must – love learning because in that effort you learn more about your faithful God and the work he has for you. It helps you trust Him and begin the process of gaining”… strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:18–19) Scholé, in reliance on Christ, bears wisdom.
Scholé Every Day doesn’t give you a command without walking with you down the way, though. The sisters move the weeds and clear the overgrowth to get you started and help you pack the tools you’ll need. Brandy, Mystie, and Abby have become philosopher, guide, and friend for you in Scholé Every Day; I hope you will take them up on the offer.
I wrote this on October 13. 5 Stars. I was honored to be allowed to be one of the (if not the) first to read it between October 8-11, 2025 and be given a copy for free by my friends. It’s not like I won’t be purchasing copies, though …
I had the opportunity to read this book before it was on GoodReads because it was officially pre-publication.
You can see from the flags, that I loved it. What did I love?
I loved that it’s super readable. Don’t get me wrong, they are building a strong argument for and guiding the reader on a path to better reading and, through that, living. The Sisters use clear, readable language, sentences, and structure to help the reader along while making the argument that reading and interacting with texts is good and necessary.
I loved that, though having blogged for years themselves, it doesn’t read like a blog. I remember my disappointment with Lit! lo those many years ago (2012!) and have shied away from many blogger’s books since. This is not that. This is a book written in book form. Each of the three chapters in each section is an essay on an aspect of scholé. They start with the basics and grow the argument – what is scholé, why do you need it, how do you practice it, why it’s imperative, and its fruit. It’s seedling to flower and a beautiful progression.
I loved that, though I have swum in many of the same reading waters over the years, they clarified the books quoted and introduced me to new books. Footnotes are vastly superior to endnotes, and the sisters know that and practice it 🙂 Sertillanges (which I admittedly enjoyed despite the sandwich-making) is clearer after reading this and Watts moved way up my TBR.
I loved that the book is steeped in the scriptures, particularly Abby’s chapters, quoting scripture after scripture about how reading and learning grow our love for and dependence upon the Lord. I love that it’s eminently quotable. I love that I was convicted more than once about picking up, dusting off, and starting again. I love that I was given very specific helps as to how to “Think Deeply” about reading material, which has often been a weakness (Abby challenged me to blog my book reviews more often, so here’s a good start). I loved Karen Glass’ Forward – I read it in her voice. I love that Mystie has a section where she firmly plants the flag of scholé in the woman’s (mother’s) sphere – that section may be strong tea for some readers.
Likely because it was the newest idea to me, my favorite chapter was Brandy’s about the festal nature of scholé; that the overflow causes us to rejoice and true scholé is not miserly but generously abounds to others:
“That it results in celebration which “The ultimate result of reading widely, thinking deeply, and applying faithfully is a deep affirmation of life and creation.” (pg 202)
“Every celebration runs to excess–excess of food, excess of drink, excess of song, excess of time and energy expended– because our God is excessively good.” (pg206-207)
“This is about using our resources to give richly to our family and community. In our daily scholé, we receive bountifully, which means we have much to give. Our cups runneth over.” (pg 207)
Mothers, homeschool mothers, mothers-to-be, teen women – this book is for you. It says that you not only can – but must – love learning because in that effort you learn more about your faithful God and the work he has for you. It helps you trust Him and begin the process of gaining”… strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:18–19) Scholé, in reliance on Christ, bears wisdom.
Scholé Every Day doesn’t give you a command without walking with you down the way, though. The sisters move the weeds and clear the overgrowth to get you started and help you pack the tools you’ll need. Brandy, Mystie, and Abby have become philosopher, guide, and friend for you in Scholé Every Day; I hope you will take them up on the offer.
I wrote this on October 13. 5 Stars. I was honored to be allowed to be one of the (if not the) first to read it between October 8-11, 2025 and be given a copy for free by my friends. It’s not like I won’t be purchasing copies, though …
November 30, 2025
Read wisely, think deeply, apply faithfully… because I’m human, because it honors Christ, because it equips me to serve others & because rest is good. thank you, Schole SIsters &, bravo- well done!
I especially loved the encouragement that schole isn’t selfish. It equips us to serve others & delight in God!
I especially loved the encouragement that schole isn’t selfish. It equips us to serve others & delight in God!
December 30, 2025
If you want a book that will help you feel the importance of personal reading and study and encourage you to keep plodding in it as a wife and/or mom, this book is for you! Brandy, Abby and Mystie do an excellent job of conveying the importance of “Schole” and how it’s vital for a Christian woman to be a reader and thinker so it comes out in our caring for our people. I appreciated their humble use of Scripture and good literature to inspire women to make better use of our time for the blessing of others.
I also appreciate that this book is specifically for women. The cover art of the homemaker on a stool gives the impression of a hardworking woman taking a few moments to improve her mind. There is no pretending like they ought to be teaching men.
If I could ask for one thing to be discussed, it would be the role of the husband in his wife’s learning, and some thoughts on how to honor him as her head.
I also appreciate that this book is specifically for women. The cover art of the homemaker on a stool gives the impression of a hardworking woman taking a few moments to improve her mind. There is no pretending like they ought to be teaching men.
If I could ask for one thing to be discussed, it would be the role of the husband in his wife’s learning, and some thoughts on how to honor him as her head.
January 5, 2026
First book of the year is... um... in the books? 🤔🤷♀️ And since I can't go out and buy a copy for every single mama in my circle, can I just make a blanket recommendation that you should take the time to read this book?
2025 was not a year of very much nonfiction; what was there, was fairly centered on cancer and grief. Now that I'm starting to feel like I can rub two brain cells together again, this book helped me to remember that even just ten to fifteen minutes carved out of the margins of your day can help you grow.
There is a lot more here to unpack, especially on the topics of schole, acedia, and leisure, but that is the takeaway I can give you for the moment. I may come back to the topic when Josef Pieper's Leisure: The Basis of Culture stops haunting me from my shelves. 😅
2025 was not a year of very much nonfiction; what was there, was fairly centered on cancer and grief. Now that I'm starting to feel like I can rub two brain cells together again, this book helped me to remember that even just ten to fifteen minutes carved out of the margins of your day can help you grow.
There is a lot more here to unpack, especially on the topics of schole, acedia, and leisure, but that is the takeaway I can give you for the moment. I may come back to the topic when Josef Pieper's Leisure: The Basis of Culture stops haunting me from my shelves. 😅
December 15, 2025
An encouraging read perfect to encourage your book list for the new year. Nothing they said was radical, or new—but all put in one place ready to get you reading and thinking. Would recommend to any mom needing extra encouragement in the realm of independent learning.
December 13, 2025
Helpful, accessible and encouraging. The authors did a great job and I appreciate reading each of their chapters. This book will inspire moms to read, to discuss their books with others and to maybe even start a book club.
January 7, 2026
Oh my goodness. I absolutely loved this.
I've long been a fan of the concept of "Mother Culture"- taking care to nurture and grow your brain and heart as you pour into your kiddos, but this book was all the spiritual reasons why it's so important to keep pursuing wisdom and knowledge.
This will probably become a yearly read for me. ❤️
I've long been a fan of the concept of "Mother Culture"- taking care to nurture and grow your brain and heart as you pour into your kiddos, but this book was all the spiritual reasons why it's so important to keep pursuing wisdom and knowledge.
This will probably become a yearly read for me. ❤️
December 30, 2025
Although I have listened to Schole Sister’s podcast and have heard them “preach” on these ideas repeatedly I still enjoyed this book greatly. You can’t be reminded enough what a blessing to your life books can be when you read widely and deeply and are able to apply what you gain from books both fiction and nonfiction to your life faithfully. Highly recommend this as a gift to moms who maybe in a season where they do not feel like they can read or don’t see the benefit of it. I think it will encourage those mommas tremendously!
January 16, 2026
This is a wonderful book that would be great for all moms to read! It is encouraging and challenges moms to be thinking moms who read books and learn great things.
It also has an index in the back of all the books that they quote (in addition to the information being at the bottom of the page). This is really helpful as you try to scribble down things that are really interesting while you are reading!
It also has an index in the back of all the books that they quote (in addition to the information being at the bottom of the page). This is really helpful as you try to scribble down things that are really interesting while you are reading!
January 10, 2026
I was thrilled to read this book! The SS have been pivotal for my growth as a thinking mom. Starting out our homeschooling experience doing a curriculum because it seemed all the Christian’s did it and then finding them when I did was Providence. I completely changed the trajectory of my children’s education and my own as well. Pure GOLD.
January 6, 2026
I am a big fan of the Schole Sisters podcast, and this book is full of the ladies’ collective wisdom about the benefits of reading widely, thinking deeply, and applying faithfully. Highly recommend for women who want to grow in wisdom through self-education.
January 9, 2026
Brilliant! A deeply encouraging read for moms to pursue an intellectual life.
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