Episodes

Join us in this heartwarming episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast as we welcome Lyda Giedd, a recipient of an Operation Christmas Child shoebox, and a remarkable individual whose life has been profoundly impacted by the power of giving and faith. Lyda’s story takes us from her challenging childhood in Cambodia to her transformation through the kindness of strangers and the gift of a simple shoebox. Discover how a single act of love can change lives and how you can be a part of this incr...

Join us in this episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast as we delve into the exciting world of the Light Raiders Adventure Bible System. We’re joined by James R. Hannibal, the creator of this innovative Bible curriculum framed in a role-playing game. Discover how the Light Raiders system combines fantasy, scripture memory, and real-world application to engage kids in their walk with the Lord. https://vimeo.com/876468002?share=copy Meet The Guest: Former stealth pilot and tactical decept...

In this episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast, Leslie Nunnery delves into the concept of “heart schooling” and how it can transform your homeschooling journey. She shares her own experiences and insights, explaining how heart schooling is not just about academics but about nurturing your child’s heart and soul. Leslie discusses the origins of heart schooling and its profound impact on her family’s homeschooling journey, emphasizing the importance of aligning your family’s mission, goals...

In this episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast, Leslie Nunnery is joined by Dr. Kathy Koch to explore the challenges parents and children face in today’s world regarding gender and sexuality. They discuss the importance of building a secure family environment, busting myths, and providing children with a solid foundation based on biblical truths. Dr. Kathy shares valuable insights and practical advice on how to guide your children through these sensitive topics while fostering a loving an...

In this heartwarming episode of the Homeschooling Families podcast, Leslie Nunnery welcomes Tina Morel, the regional manager in Southern Africa for Operation Christmas Child. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of how this incredible ministry is changing lives, one shoebox at a time. Discover the power of multiplication as children like Thando Jali, Golden Mutale Mwamba, and Shawn experience the love of Jesus and become passionate evangelists in their communities. Learn how your family can get inv...

In this episode of the Homeschooling Families podcast, Leslie Nunnery and David Nunnery delve into a topic that’s often overlooked: the role of husbands in homeschooling. Many husbands are eager to support their wives in homeschooling but might not know how to contribute effectively. Leslie and David share valuable insights on how husbands can make a significant impact on the homeschooling journey by leading with love and vision. They discuss the importance of setting a family mission, asking th...

Welcome to the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Joining us today is the wonderful Christine Zell, a homeschooling mom to four, and the creative mind behind Rabbit Trails Homeschool. She believes that homeschooling adventures can happen anywhere and that learning through literature, especially picture books, can be an incredibly enriching experience. In this episode, we’ll explore common writing challenges children face, how to overcome the fear of writing, and the role of literature in fostering...

Welcome to the Homeschooling Families Podcast. This month, we are excited to be partnering with Operation Christmas Child to share exciting stories of how a simple shoebox can change the world! Today, we are excited to welcome Mariya, who received her Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift while growing up in Ukraine. Mariya takes us on a heartfelt journey through her life, from her childhood in Ukraine, marked by her Christian faith and the challenges she faced, to the day she received her life...

Welcome to Family Forum Friday on the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today, Leslie Nunnery is joined by Erin Chase of $5 Dinners. We imagine that you’re at least a month into your back to homeschool routine, and we hope you’re getting comfortable with your curriculum and general plan for school, but have you got your plan in place for all the other things that you are privileged to do for your family? Today, we’re going to dive into a question that many are asking about this time—in the middle ...

In this episode of the Homeschooling Families podcast, Leslie Nunnery welcomes Judd Saul from Equipping the Persecuted to shed light on the dire situation faced by persecuted Christians in Nigeria. Discover the shocking statistics, hear firsthand accounts, and learn how your family can make a difference by praying, donating, or even considering a mission trip. Join us for this eye-opening discussion on how to support and serve our persecuted brothers and sisters in Nigeria. Meet The Guest: Jud...

Welcome to the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today Leslie Nunnery is joined by Kimberly Farley, the Director of Homeschool Partnerships at CLT (Classic Learning Test). Most states require some sort of testing throughout children’s homeschool journey. Today, Kimberly shares her journey as director at CLT and how testing can be a beneficial tool for homeschooling parents. This podcast will provide great insight for parents as they navigate requirements, why testing is relevant, and the goal of t...

On this weeks Friday Family Forum, Leslie Nunnery welcomes special guest Anna Symonds, a devoted homeschooling mom with a passion for literature, culture, and faith. Leslie and Anna will delve into the world of enriching books and how they can shape your homeschooling journey. Anna shares her insights on building a home library, recommending Christian biographies, discussing important topics like marriage and gender, and fostering family discipleship through reading aloud. We hope you will be en...

Join Leslie Nunnery and Sonya Shafer in this episode of the Homeschooling Families podcast as they discuss a powerful system for family Bible memory that takes only five minutes a day. Learn how this simple yet effective method can strengthen your family’s faith and provide a lifelong foundation in God’s Word. Meet The Guest: Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method. She has been on an adventure for more than 20 years studying, researc...

Weaving its way through the heart of Israel, Route 60 is often referred to as the Path of the Patriarchs. A highway of deep historical significance, this 146-mile modern thoroughfare from Nazareth to Jerusalem to Beersheba connects ancient with modern Israel, Jews and Christians with Muslims, and Israelis with Palestinians. Join hosts David Friedman and Mike Pompeo as they travel this road as old as Israel itself, a path that once felt the footsteps of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, King David – and Jes...

We are excited for another Friday Family Forum on the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today Leslie Nunnery is joined by Sherri Seligson to discuss siblings. How do we keep them from fighting? How can we get them to see themselves as friends instead of rivals? Sherri has a lot of insight on this subject and will give parents encouragement of how to cultivate positive relationships between your children. Meet The Guest: Sherri Seligson is a 21-year homeschool veteran, M.Ed., and marine biologist...

In this episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast, Leslie Nunnery welcomes Sara Studdard, also known as the “Book Lady and Jesus.” They discuss the practical aspects of using homeschooling as a tool to nurture the hearts and minds of children while staying aligned with God’s purpose. Sara shares insights into her homeschooling journey, how it positively impacted her family’s faith and relationships, and how she transformed her love for books into a ministry that fosters fellowship and commun...

In this episode of the Homeschooling Families podcast, Leslie Nunnery welcomes Ashton Tate, the founder of Glory to Glory Fitness, for a deep dive into a Biblical perspective on health education for kids. Ashton shares his personal journey of transformation and how he overcame his struggles with health during his high school years. He discusses how God’s design for stewarding our bodies can empower kids to live their lives to the fullest. The conversation explores strategies for parents to guide...

Meet The Guest: Mark Pruitt (also known as: Captain College) is Assoc. Director of Admissions for Harding University and has been on a college campus for over twenty years. Mark developed a study strategy that helped him earn a 95% or higher in every college class! Being super successful in school does not have to be hard, so let Mark -the author and producer of the college prep curriculum Making the Grade – help you become a student of Excellence so you can master the material quickly and effe...

Today on the Homeschooling Families podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Todd Nettleton, from The Voice of the Martyrs. Todd joined us in Pigeon Forge this year as our Master of Ceremonies, and it’s been great to be able to get to know him and better understand the work that Voice of the Martyrs is doing around the world. On today’s show, Leslie and Todd will be talking about children—specifically, children of those who have been martyred or faced persecution for their faith. We’ll discuss the ma...

In today’s episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast, Leslie Nunnery sits down with Rachel Rauch, a traditional Doctor of Naturopathy, to discuss the essential topic of stress management and wellness for homeschooling moms. Rachel specializes in helping women address the effects of stress and nervous system dysregulation, which often underlie various health concerns. As a homeschooling mom, you’ll resonate with the challenges of juggling responsibilities and caring for your family. Rachel pr...

Welcome to Family Forum Fridays on the Homeschooling Families podcast where we address questions asked by TTD families! On today’s podcast, we are joined by Rachel Figg of the Hands on Homeschool to help answer a question we get a lot around TTD and that is how to prioritize art and sports in homeschooling. Leslie and Rachel will discuss the root of how to get all the “extra” fun things into our homeschooling and the importance of it! Rachel helps to provide homeschool families with practical ti...

On today’s podcast, David and Leslie Nunnery are addressing an important topic in homeschooling. A couple of years ago, they did an episode called “Catalysts vs. Calling” (linked below). That episode has been listened to and shared quite a bit since then. In that episode, David mentioned that sometimes your catalyst can become an idol—and even begin to suck the life out of you. On today’s episode, David and Leslie will revisit that idea and talk more specifically about that aspect of “Catalysts ...

In this episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast, Leslie Nunnery engages in an enlightening conversation with Laura James about the profound impact of classical education on family dynamics, faith, and mission. Laura, a homeschooling mom of five and a director at a Classical Conversations campus, shares her journey of embracing classical education and how it has not only shaped her children’s academic development but also deepened their spiritual growth. She delves into the three stages of ...

David and Leslie are excited to launch a new themed episode on the show where they will address the questions or concerns we receive at TTD directly from you and families like yours. If you’ve got burning questions, curious inquiries, or just want to pick the topic for an episode, here’s your chance. Send your questions to podcast@teachthemdiligently.net and let your family’s voice be heard on the podcast! We can’t wait to dive into your thoughts and make our podcast a true family affair. Tune i...