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Every now and then, God brings a story across your path that hits your spirit in a way you can’t ignore — a story that makes you pause, breathe a little deeper, and remember who’s really writing the chapters of our lives. That’s exactly what happened when I sat down with Brittney Proctor for this week’s episode of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast.
Her journey is raw, honest, and full of the kind of hope you can’t manufacture. It’s the kind that grows only after you’ve walked through the fire and somehow come out standing on the other side, steadier than anyone expected. Brittney’s story is powerful because it’s not neatly packaged. It’s lived-in, battle-tested, and overflowing with God’s fingerprints.
Today, I want to extend the conversation beyond the mic and bring her story to the blog — because more moms need to hear what God has done in her life.
Meet Brittney Proctor
Brittney is a powerful evangelist, spoken word poet, and homeschool mom to an energetic, Spirit-filled kindergartener. With over 15 years of experience working with vulnerable populations, she is trained in trauma-informed care and deeply committed to helping others heal and grow. Her work is fueled by compassion, creativity, and a call to ignite transformation in others.
A Beginning Marked by Hardship
When you hear the phrase “from homeless to healed,” you might assume this is simply a story about survival. And yes, survival is part of it. But Brittney’s journey goes deeper than that. She wasn’t just trying to keep a roof over her head — she was fighting for stability, identity, safety, and hope during a season when everything around her felt unstable.
There’s a moment she talks about in the episode — that lonely in-between space where she knew something had to change, but she didn’t yet have the resources or clarity to take the next steps. Many moms listening know that season all too well. The nights spent praying for a breakthrough. The mornings where you push yourself to get up anyway because little eyes are watching.
What struck me most is how she described God meeting her in those low places — not in the “everything is fixed” moments but in the slow, steady, rebuilding ones. The moments where progress didn’t look exciting or Instagram-worthy, but it was progress nonetheless.
Finding Healing in the Middle of the Hard
One of the most refreshing things about Brittney is how open she is about the healing process. She didn’t gloss over the struggles. She didn’t pretend like the “before” didn’t exist. She also didn’t claim that healing happened overnight.
She talked about the small, often hidden victories:
- Learning to trust God with the pieces of her story she didn’t want to revisit
- Facing the emotional wounds she carried from her past
- Making decisions out of faith instead of fear
- Letting herself be loved and supported again
For anyone who’s ever walked through trauma, instability, or a difficult chapter, her honesty feels like a breath of fresh air. Healing isn’t linear. Some days you feel strong and grounded. Other days you feel like you’re back at square one. Brittney gets that.
And that’s part of what makes her story such a powerful testament — not that she never struggled, but that she kept showing up for her life, her healing, and her children.
Stepping Into Homeschooling: A Leap of Faith
Homeschooling isn’t a simple decision even in the best of circumstances. It comes with fears, doubts, second-guessing, and the infamous late-night Googling sessions. But imagine stepping into homeschooling after years of instability and survival-mode living. It requires a different level of courage.
For Brittney, homeschooling didn’t come wrapped in perfect conditions. She didn’t wait until her life was “completely together.” She didn’t wait for someone to validate her. She didn’t wait for the perfect schedule or the perfect curriculum or the perfect plan.
She followed God’s nudge.
She chose to create a stable, faith-centered environment for her children right where she was — not where she hoped to be someday, but in the present moment. And that’s huge. Because so many moms believe they need to hit a certain lifestyle benchmark before they can homeschool, and Brittney’s living proof that God equips you in the season you’re in.
When God calls you to it, He walks with you through it.
The Real Lessons Behind Her Homeschooling Journey
Talking to Brittney reminded me that homeschooling is more than academics. It’s discipleship. It’s healing. It’s rebuilding. It’s reclaiming what was stolen.
Here are a few lessons that stood out from her story:
1. Stability Isn’t External — It’s Rooted in God
Whatever your circumstances look like, your home can still be a place of peace and learning. Brittney learned to build stability not through perfect conditions but through consistent faith and intentional rhythms.
2. Healing Often Happens Through Motherhood
As she showed up for her children, God showed up for her. Some pieces of her own heart began to mend simply because she was nurturing the hearts of her little ones.
3. You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Start
Brittney didn’t have a “teacher background.” What she had was a willingness to learn. And honestly? That’s enough. Homeschooling is a journey you grow into.
4. Your Past Doesn’t Disqualify You
This might be the most powerful part of her testimony. The enemy loves to whisper that we’re too broken, too late, too flawed. Brittney’s life is the evidence that God can turn a painful chapter into a platform of grace.
A Story That Calls Us Higher
As I talked with Brittney, I realized her story isn’t just inspiring — it’s convicting in the best way. It pushes all of us to stop waiting for perfect moments before walking in our purpose. It challenges us to look at our own lives and ask, “Am I letting fear or past wounds hold me back from what God is calling me to do?”
Her journey is a reminder that healing and calling often unfold at the same time. God doesn’t wait for our lives to be polished before He uses us. He works right in the middle of the mess — and He brings beauty from places we thought were ruined.
Encouragement for the Mom Who’s Still in the Hard Season
If you happen to be in a season like the one Brittney walked through — whether emotionally, financially, spiritually, or physically — I want you to hear this clearly:
You are not behind.
You are not forgotten.
Your story is not over.
God specializes in redemption. He has a track record of using the most unlikely beginnings to create the most breathtaking testimonies.
And just like Brittney, you can step into healing. You can step into hope. You can step into something new for your family, even if the world says your past should hold you back.
You’re not disqualified. You’re being prepared.
Behind the Mic: Why This Episode Matters
Hosting Brittney on the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast wasn’t just another interview — it was a sacred conversation. A reminder of why this community exists in the first place.
We aren’t here to pretend life is perfect. We’re here to walk through real motherhood, real faith, and real homeschooling — with grace, vulnerability, and the confidence that God can meet us in any chapter.
My hope is that her story speaks to your heart the way it spoke to mine.
Want to Hear Brittney’s Full Story?
You can listen to our entire conversation on the podcast (embedded at the top of this page) — and trust me, you’ll want to hear it from her own voice. She brings a tenderness and courage that will stay with you long after the episode ends. Also, don’t forget to reach out to her and find out more about her non-profit organization at Unstuck and Free- https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A3F9IO9NDKIHF2&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER
