The Nicki Truesdell Podcast

You may read from time to time that “all Americanswere homeschooled at one time” but what does that actually mean? Nicki explores home education in the early American colonies, and how it directly shaped the Revolution. Book: Able and Mighty Men Blog Post: What the New England Primer tells us about America Blog Post: It doesn't take 12 years to educate a child Connect with Nicki NickiTruesdell.com...

You can provide your high school students with a full, rich education in history and humanities at home. All you need is a good curriculum to guide you, and  ⁠Steadfast Press⁠  is the place to start. It’s a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything a high schooler needs besides math and science, wrapped up entirely with a biblical worldview: history (both world and American), geography, comp...

Dana Wilson is a mom of 6, foster mom to 25, homeschooling since 1996, and Board of Trustees at Homeschool Oklahoma Board of Trustees for 17 years. She shares her experienceand wisdom from years of homeschooling special needs children.   Connect with Dana Wilson : Email dana.wilson@mac.com Homeschool Oklahoma   Resources Mentioned: Better Late Than Early by Raymond and Dorothy Moore Home Grown Kid...

Home education is not nearly as complicated as you might think. Nicki walks listeners through the five basic subjects in a simplified education setting that focuses on a blend of relaxed and rigorous. Companion blog post with links Get the book: Anyone Can Homeschool Connect with Nicki NickiTruesdell.com Homeschool 101 Homeschool Consultations Facebook Instagram Amazon X

Eliminating the DOE may not be the win we’re hopingfor. How does the federal government impact local education, what really happens when programs are “cancelled,” and how will this affect the new pushfor vouchers in each state? Lynn has been sounding the alarm for years, and she shares how we got where we are, and what it all means for parents. Lynn on X Social Impact Podcast

Robert Skead is a New Jersey native, baseball enthusiast, and American Revolution history buff. He is the author of many books for children and teens. In this episode, we focus on the Culper spy ring and Rob’s American Revolution book series for kids! Connect With Robert Website: RobertSkead.com The American Revolution/Spy Series Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Visit Nicki’s blog post on teaching yo...

For Christian parents, should it matter whether you choose secular, neutral, or Christian homeschool curriculum? Join Nicki for a look at definitions and examples for why Christians should strive to give their children a complete education, and how secular and "neutral" curriculum don't achieve that. Companion blog post: Connect with Nicki NickiTruesdell.com Homeschool 101 Homeschool Consultations...

Josh Niemi is the author of Expository Parenting , and the founder of Expository Parenting Ministries. Today's focus is teaching our children the Bible, verse-by-verse. Connect with Expository Parenting Ministries: Expository Parenting website The Book: Expository Parenting Article: The Lie of Neutral Education Nicki's blog posts for Expository Parenting Connect with Nicki NickiTruesdell.com Homes...

Jessica shares her experiences homeschooling three boys with her Navy chaplain husband, including moving cross-country, starting over, and how they adjust. She loves good books, book lists, and making the most of every opportunity! Connect with Jessica Facebook Books Jessica recommends: Read Aloud Handbook Honey for a Child's Heart Connect with Nicki NickiTruesdell.com Homeschool 101 Homeschool Co...

Tiffany Boyd founded Free Your Children as a way to help more families begin homeschooling. Over the years, she has also become a voice for homeschool freedom to Tennessee and the entire country. She joins Nicki to talk about education freedom, and specifically the multiple dangers of ESAs and vouchers. Links mentioned in this episode: School Choice: What Their Version of Freedom Looks Like - Murf...

Israel Wayne joins Nicki to talk about homeschooling and worldview. Israel Wayne is an author and conferencespeaker who has a passion for defending the Christian faith and promoting a Biblical worldview. He is the author of the books  Questions God Asks ,  Questions JesusAsks  ,   Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting,   Education: Does God Have an Opinion?,   Answers for Hom...

Vouchers and Education Savings Accounts are not necessary for homeschooling. In fact, they're a bad idea. Nicki explores the reasons why, and shows you how affordable and possible homeschooling is (and has always been) without government funds. ·      My website: School Choice ·      Follow the Money (Alice Linahan) ·      Anyone Can Homeschool ·      Working and Homeschooling ·      Single Parent...

Parents, I beg you to face this reality. This is not your grandma’s America. In fact, it’s not even your mama’s America. It’s not the good ole days anymore. We areliving in post-Christian society where even the majority of Christians cannot adequately define what they believe, or why. No education is neutral; every course, every teacher, every book has a worldview. All education is discipleship. G...

Can anyone really homeschool? Nicki says yes, and explains in this episode. Homeschooling is not about creating a miniature school in your home; it's a completely different kind of upbringing. Think outside the classroom, think outside the "school year," and get to know how flexible education at home can truly be. This episode is for single or working parents, those who feel unqualified to teach,...

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