The Nicki Truesdell Podcast

Robert Skead is a children’s author based in New Jersey, and he has written books about baseball, the history of the American spy ring that helped win the revolution, and Vikings, among others. His newest Viking book released on September 15, and he’s here to tell us all about it today.   Related Links: Robert Skead website: https://robertskead.com/ Nicki’s previous interview with Rob: https://pod...

Author, lawyer, and historian Tara Ross joins me to celebrate Constitution Day! Join us for a chat about how important it is to know the U.S. Constitution, to understand the electoral college, and how to make sense of the Federalist Papers. Check out Tara's books for adults and kids! Tara Ross website: taraross.com Tara Ross’ books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4r75PwI The Electoral College on Prager...

My guest is Dan Kleinman of Safe Libraries and World Library Association, an expert on the inner workings of the American Library Association and the tactics used to silence concerned Americans. He’s here to shed light on how the system works and what we can do about it. Guide for Parents and Legislators on Obscenity, Drag Queen Story Hour, 1619 Project, Etc https://safelibraries.blogspot.com/2023...

Dr. Brian Ray of National Home Education Research Institute is back on the podcast with the most recent data on homeschooling outcomes, and they're better than ever! Related links:   National Home Education Research Institute: https://nheri.org/   A Systematic Review of the Empirical Research on Selected Aspects of Homeschooling: Updated 2017–2026: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0161...

Nicki tackles the questions "Am I doing this right," or "will I mess up my kids?" that homeschool parents worry about every day. Related Links: The Marxification of Education (book) by James Lindsay https://amzn.to/4gxQCkC Interview with James Lindsay https://youtu.be/uZPRbJEMWD8?si=7-CdJCZt1ld_YheV The Queering of the American Child (book) by James Lindsay https://amzn.to/4qjajA7 Nation’s scoreca...

Brook Wayne, second-generation homeschooler and mother of 11, joins Nicki to share her advice for homeschooling moms in every stage of the journey. Brook and Israel Wayne are the faces of the Family Renewal ministry and the Raising Them Up podcast. Family Renewal: https://familyrenewal.org/ Raising Them Up Podcast: https://generations.org/tabs/media/pages/raising-them-up Nicki's interview with Isr...

The Smithsonian came under fire in congressional hearings recently due to the displays that the Trump administration has labeled racist and incorrect history. What’s happening in the Smithsonian and in American history museums in general is not just random liberals changing diplays to suit their politics. You’ve heard of critical race theory, which is just one subset of critical theory. What we’re...

Today’s episode may be controversial, depending on where you land on Israel. My guest is David from the popular YouTube channel History For the Ages to discuss the history of Israel, Zionism, antisemitism, and history as well as homeschooling and college. You won't want to miss this one! Related Links: David and History for the Ages YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoryfortheAges Condensed his...

Jim Hodges shares his extensive experience in narrating and producing audiobooks, focusing on classics, historical novels, and educational content for homeschooling families. Discover how audiobooks can enrich learning, build memories, and make history come alive. Connect with Jim Hodges: https://jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/   G. A. Henty book list: https://nickitruesdell.com/churchill-henty-world-his...

Nicki invites her two besties on to talk about homeschooling! We discuss homeschooling an only child, socialization, reading struggles, strong-willed children, graduation, college, and the goodness of God. Connect with Nicki -- ⁠ Website https://nickitruesdell.com/ Homeschool 101⁠ https://nickitruesdell.com/homeschool-101/ ⁠ Homeschool Consultations⁠ https://nickitruesdell.com/homeschool-consultin...

Heritage Letter is a fun subscription kit for families that features letters, photos, and postcards about the great people of American history and our beautiful landmarks! Homeschoolers use them as springboards to new studies, in morning baskets, and in co-op settings. Related links: www.heritageletter.com Heritage Letter Subscription https://heritageletter.com/pages/heritagelettersubscription Ame...

Anna from Homeschooling With Period Dramas joins Nicki with her list of 15 family-friendly movies for the whole family for the 4th of July! Get the list here: https://homeschoolingwithperioddramas.squarespace.com/american-history-movies-for-kids/celebrate-americas-250th-with-movies-for-kids Homeschooling with Period Dramas website: https://homeschoolingwithperioddramas.squarespace.com/ Homeschooli...

We need to understand what made America great if we want to make America great again. The Bible is the source of all wisdom for Christians, and the Constitution is still the answer to America’s issues. This combination has worked well for Americans for over 200 years! America was once called “a city on a hill,” and it was because of this freedom that was grounded in strong biblical principles. Res...

Having more than two kids in America gets all sorts of backlash from the world, but sadly, also from Christians. But it’s because so many have chosen the world’s wisdom over God’s. My guest today is Katie LaPierre, homeschool Mom of 11, Pastor’s wife, and the voice behind the popular Facebook page “Eternally Minded Mamas.” She is here to testify to the blessings of having many arrows! Related Link...

As Christians, how do we parent wisely in this environment? Our culture has become saturated in all forms of rebellion against God, not the least of which is the LGBT movement. No matter how you raise your children, they will be exposed . Children’s toys, cookies, candy, cereal, clothing lines, and cartoons have all become mouthpieces for sexual perversion. You would literally have to live in a bu...

Paul Brown/Wasson Watch podcast   “The watch company that knows what time it is. ABOLISH ABORTION. PAX AMERICANA. SOLI DEO GLORIA. Micah 6:8 - Genesis 1:28 - 2 Chronicles 7:14”   My guest is a homeschool dad, a Marine combat veteran, intelligence analyst, and entrepreneur whose life has been defined by a commitment to truth — whether on the battlefield, in the halls of power, or in the public squa...

Related: Critical Pedagogy podcast with James Lindsay: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-theft-of-education-with-james-lindsay/id1798330030?i=1000728986426  YouTube https://youtu.be/uZPRbJEMWD8\ Public School Outcomes: https://www.nagb.gov/news-and-events/news-releases/2025/declines-in-8th-grade-science-and-12th-grade-math-and-reading.html homeschool co-ops: https://nickitruesdell.co...

As homeschooling grows at a rapid pace, we are witnessing a growing demand for free money, free materials, free activities to make it easier. In addition to that, we are watching state governments increase their demands on homeschooling parents in the name of “protection” and “academic rigor.” The freedom to educate your children at home is such a basic right, but it is really controversial in man...

 In this episode of the Nicki Truesdell podcast, I will gush endlessly about Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie, and what a profound influence Laura had on America. Everything I shared in this episode can be found at this link: https://nickitruesdell.com/laura-ingalls-little-house-on-the-prairie-and-homeschooling/ Connect with Nicki -- ⁠ Website https://nickitruesdell.com/ Homeschoo...

Historical fiction author Lynne Tagawa joins Nicki on the podcast to discuss her books from American history, including books on the Great Awakening, the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and her time travel series that focuses on the Puritans of New England. Lynne is a former educator and homeschool mom, and writes theologically rich American historical fiction with a biblical world...

I’m going back to basics on today’s episode because I want to take time to introduce and define some popular homeschooling methods, and I’m starting with the Charlotte Mason – or CM - method. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or just new to Charlotte Mason’s ideas, I think you’re going to discover some very useful tips. I love the CM method because it’s vastly different than the traditional scho...

We’re back today with Mr. Bill Federer with the conclusion to our fast-paced history of Islam. If you just found this podcast and you haven’t listened to part 1, I encourage you to do that first: https://youtu.be/B_x2KL4nKFE?si=5UgO_Ytxx3INqkxw WILLIAM J. FEDERER  is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of  Amerisearch, Inc. , a publishing company dedicated to researching...

It's vital to know all of our history, and the full history of Islam is no exception. Bill Federer joins the podcast for a fast-paced lesson on the history of Islam. WILLIAM J. FEDERER  is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of  Amerisearch, Inc. , a publishing company dedicated to researching America’s noble heritage. Bill’s AMERICAN MINUTE radio feature is broadcast da...

One of the most common questions I get is about how to manage a homeschool while you have babies and toddlers in the home. I'm here with lots of practical tips! Whether you have two kids or ten, it's definitely doable with a little planning and a lot of flexibility. Related links: Home Sweet Homeschool on Amazon and Kindle https://amzn.to/4qY4zMb Managers of Their Homes at Titus2.com https://titus...

Did you know that the concept of human races is not found in the Bible? The philosophy of racism, therefore, is alien to Scripture and originated with men. Ken Ham, of Answers in Genesis, joins Nicki to discuss the book One Race One Blood and the topic of races and racism according to the Bible. One Race One Blood book: https://answersingenesis.org/store/product/one-race-one-blood-revised-updated/...