Episode 14: Suzanne Nunn - What’s So Wonderful About Christmas?
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
Release Date: 12/23/2024
Episode 34: Jeannie Fulbright – Best-selling Science Author
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Jeannie Fulbright, author of the No. 1 best-selling, multi award-winning Apologia elementary science series. Jeannie and Suzanne chat about leaning into the sparks of interest that we see in our children – being diligent and still patient in pursuing our passions. They also talk about what it is like to deal with personal challenges and homeschooling through those times. And no conversation with Jeannie would be complete without a discussion of Charlotte Mason and her philosophy of how we should educate our children.
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Episode 33: Greta Eskridge – Author, Speaker, Joy-Chaser
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Greta Eskridge, a second-generation homeschool mom who was determined to live a life filled with reading, adventure, writing, exciting experiences and books of all kinds. She did all this in an effort to make the most important things a top priority, building relationships with her children that would last a lifetime. What she shares today is how to find joy in building a life that is filled with meaningful relationships.
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Episode 32: Kevin Sorbo – Actor, Director, Producer
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Kevin Sorbo, actor, producer and director. Kevin has an inspiring story of what it looks like to pursue passions, make the most of open doors and being sure that no one puts limitations on what you can do. He is a champion for freedom, families, faith and wholesome entertainment.
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Episode 31: Hannah Maruyama – Degree Free
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Hannah Maruyama, founder of Degree Free. What an interesting story she has from her own personal experiences growing up and then as a college student where she began to discover the way to so many careers without having to purchase a degree first. The statistics and information they talk through are mind-blowing and the opportunities are just amazing.
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Episode 30: RuthAnn Zimmerman – Homesteading with the Zimmermans
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with RuthAnn Zimmerman of Homesteading with the Zimmermans. RuthAnn has a fantastic story that will encourage you to embrace change while still holding on to the good things we learned from our childhood and our culture. We talk about homesteading, parenting, family, and the family table.
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Episode 29: Aubrey and Jen McGowan - Singer/Songwriters
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Aubrey and Jen McGowan. They are an awesome singer-songwriter, storytelling duo who have a pretty amazing story of their own that they share with us today. We talk about love and loss, togetherness and really all the things it takes to build a beautiful family.
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Episode 28: Sue Becker – Bread Beckers
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Sue Becker, co-owner of Bread Beckers and founder of the ministry Real Bread Outreach. If this is your first time hearing Sue, prepare to be blown away by the vast wealth of the knowledge this amazing lady carries around in her head. You will certainly be inspired and challenged to go eat some real bread.
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Episode 27: Mike Nawrocki – VeggieTales Co-Creator
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of Larry the Cucumber. They talk about Mike's interests and passions that led him to his creative journey and the rewards and challenges of pursuing his passion. We also get to talk about his more recent creative adventures with The Dead Sea Squirrels. This one is sure to stir up that inner child.
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Episode 26: Jen Reelitz – Food Forest DIY
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Jen Reelitz, founder of Food Forest DIY. They talk about Jen’s journey to becoming self-reliant and the passion she has for helping others become self-reliant and teach the next generation these lost skills.
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Episode 25: Nicole Thomas – Nicole the Math Lady
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Nicole Thomas, better known to many as Nicole the Math Lady. Nicole and Suzanne talk about what it looks like to recognize your passion and have the courage to step out in faith to do the hard things, even when you aren't sure what the end result will look like.
info_outlineIn this special Christmas mini-episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn shares very personal thoughts on why this season is truly wonderful. And she reminds us that the greatest story ever told begins with a cast of characters led by a God whose perfect (but certainly unexpected) plan results in the savior of the world arriving in a manger.
Wishing you a joyous and blessed Christmas from your friends at FPEA.