FPEA (Florida Parent Educators Association)

Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast

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From the Florida Parent Educators Association, this is the (Not) By The Book podcast. In each episode, we feature conversations between FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn and guests from the worlds of homeschooling, education, parenting, faith and leadership who share their journey to what they are known for today. They discuss how the dream started, their influences, challenges they overcame and opportunities they took advantage of to get there. Guests also share how this process has impacted their life and family and offer advice for those determined to follow their own dreams.

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FPEA (Florida Parent Educators Association)

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Education

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fpea.com

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 11: Israel Wayne – Founder of Family Renewal 03.12.2024

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Israel Wayne. Israel is an author, speaker and founder and director of Family Renewal. He has an incredible story of family, renewal and how a young man's journey through his childhood and teen years has led to a life of passion to help families be strong in their faith and relationships. Listen in to hear his inspiring story.

Episode 10: Sam Sorbo – Model, Actress and Homeschooling Advocate 26.11.2024

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Sam Sorbo. Sam is a leading advocate for parental freedom and the protection of children. Her story takes us from a background of challenging experiences with the public education system to studying biomedical engineering at Duke University until her transition to a successful international modeling career.  Sam moved on to become an award-wi...

Episode 9: Joel Grewe -- Homeschooling Rights Advocate 18.11.2024

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Joel Grewe, former director of Generation Joshua and the executive director of HSLDA Action. Joel's journey to who he is and what he does today highlights the power of how crucial decisions made by others in a moment can pave the way to us finding the place that we are meant to be. A place where we can impact the lives of others around us.  ...

Episode 8: Davy Liu - Innovative Animator and Film Producer 08.10.2024

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Davy Liu, founder of Kendu Kids and a former Disney animator for many of the company's most successful films such as The Lion King and Aladdin. His journey is a challenge to the culture he grew up in and a testament to how each of us is created uniquely to impact the world we live in.  Listen now to Davy's incredible story. 

Episode 7: Jenny Cote - Award-winning Author and Speaker 28.08.2024

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with award-winning author and speaker Jenny Cote. Jenny is best known for The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz and the Epic Order of the Seven series. She is an adventurer, a committed researcher and has an amazing story to tell about the impact of three simple words on her life as a child: "I love you." Listen now as Jenny and Suzanne talk about what...

Episode 6: Connie Albers - Homeschooling Author and Media Personality 15.08.2024

In this episode, host FPEA Chair Suzanne Nunn speaks with  Connie Albers. Connie is a podcaster, author, speaker, TV and m edia contributor, and a connector dedicated to equipping parents and students to discover who they were created to be and how to cultivate lasting relationships. Connie is a small - town Florida girl who d iscovered a big world. Her story is both encouraging and exciting and i...

Episode 5: Sarah Janisse Brown - Creator of Thinking Tree Books 09.07.2024

In this episode, host Suzanne Nunn speaks with Sarah Janisse Brown. Sarah is the creator of Thinking Tree Books, the "Fun-School" Method and is a mom of 15 kids. She has a passion for guiding the next generation of homeschoolers toward free thinking and guilt free learning. They talk about Sarah's journey into motherhood, how her fun schooling method was birthed, and what kind of impact her decisi...

Episode 4: Zan Tyler - Home Education Pioneer 13.06.2024

FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Zan Tyler, popular homeschool speaker and author. Zan shares her amazing story of how she started homeschooling, almost landed in jail and ultimately battled for homeschooling freedom and the establishment of landmark homeschool legislation in South Carolina. They talk about how Zan's journey has convinced her that a parent should never have to homeschool alo...

Episode 3: Todd Wilson - Familyman Ministries 21.05.2024

FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Todd Wilson, founder of Familyman Ministries, which he started with a mission to remind dads about what's most important. Todd shares about how he came to have the vision for Familyman Ministries, relationships that influenced this vision and how he ultimately put feet to it all.

Episode 2: Dennis DiNoia - Mr D Math 21.05.2024

FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Dennis DiNoia, also known as Mr. D, the founder of Mr. D Math, a trusted resource for online math curriculum, SAT/ACT test prep, and courses in a variety of key subjects for students around the world. Dennis talks about how to follow your dreams and live the life you dream of and how his decision to take the leap of faith has impacted his life and his entire...

Episode 1: Ginny Yurich - 1000 Hours Outside 17.05.2024

FPEA Chair Suzanne Nunn speaks with Ginny Yurich, the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside, a global platform to reclaim childhood and reconnect families. Ginny is a mother of five, published author, speaker and a self-proclaimed Zinnia enthusiast. They talk about Ginny's childhood without screens, her journey into motherhood, how 1000 Hours Outside was birthed and what impact her decision to tak...

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