Episode 21: Hal and Melanie Young - Raising Real Men
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
Release Date: 02/11/2025
Episode 39: Steve Noble – Founder, Noble U
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Steve Noble, founder of . Steve and Suzanne discuss history, ethics, culture, truth and how they all relate to the next generation. They also talk about pouring into the next generation in a meaningful way.
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Episode 38: Jeremiah Lorrig - Generation Joshua
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Jeremiah Lorrig, director of Generation Joshua. Jeremiah and Suzanne talk about adventure, the impact of story in our lives and following passion that leads to meaningful growth and lifelong learning. Finally, Jeremiah shares wisdom to remind us how we all should walk our journey in such a way that we can make a difference in the world.
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Episode 37: Cheryl Bastian - Consultant, Educator, Speaker
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Cheryl Bastian, early childhood educator, home educator, speaker and author. They have an amazing conversation about Cheryl's own childhood learning challenges and how they helped to shape her understanding of education. They also explore the beauty of teaching through experiences and building a custom education for your children.
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Episode 36: Jean Burk – College Prep Genius
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Jean Burk, award-winning author of College Prep Genius. Jean and Suzanne talk about the challenges of her younger years and how she used everything she learned to become the champion for helping others find success to take their next steps toward higher education and even finding important ways for funding those pursuits. They also talk about how to be diligent in our homes as we parent our children and still find ways to be the “funnest” house on the street.
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Episode 35: Dr. Jason Lisle – Biblical Science Institute
Not By The Book: A Homeschool Podcast
In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Dr. Jason Lisle, astrophysicist and founder of the Biblical Science Institute. His story is truly inspiring because he was a child who had big passions and dreams and followed them through – confirming that so often our interest in those early years really are the passions of our hearts. We also learn about exciting discoveries he has made in his research and projects he is working on now.
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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.
info_outlineIn this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Hal and Melanie Young, authors of Raising Real Men and creators of Craftsman Crates. They share the story of how they met, their dreams and aspirations, challenges and how ultimately everything converged in a beautifully intentional family and family business that has become an inspiration to so many families today.