Fearlessly Different
Formerly the "How To Homeschool in High School" podcast! Different name - Same mission Welcome to Fearlessly Different, a podcast focused on encouraging families and students to choose the road less traveled when it comes to education! Hosted by a homeschool graduate, the podcast aims at encouraging a generation of fearless students to rise up, stand for truth, and chase a God-honoring education. To accomplish that goal we need to realize we are not alone and listen to the voices of our parents, educators, and peers, which will be showcased on this platform! I can’t wait to go on this journey with you and build this community around you! Let us together be strong and very courageous!
Episodes
In this episode, we’re joined by Ava Noe, a current homeschooler with a remarkable mission to inspire her generation to embrace healthy living. With an Instagram following of over 27,000 and her own podcast, Becoming Basic, Ava is making an huge impact on this generation of teens.
We dive into her journey to homeschooling, how her unique education experience shaped her perspective, and the ways she’s using her platform to impact the...
In this episode, we sit down with Bethany Baldwin, the visionary owner and creator of Music, Art, and Drama (MAD) Society—a dynamic club designed for homeschoolers to participate in and produce their own theater productions.
Finding resources for the arts can be challenging in the homeschooling community, but Mrs. Baldwin proves that with passion and determination, it’s possible to create a thriving creative space. Listen as we expl...
Our lives as teenagers can often feel like a whirlwind of stress, anxiety, and fear, and for many of us, these emotions can dominate our academic pursuits. When I started college last fall, I let fear drive my every decision, believing it would lead to success. But does living in constant fear really make us better students? Or is there a more fulfilling way to approach our academics?
In this episode, I share my journey of navigatin...
It's official! "How to Homeschool in High School" is now the Fearlessly Different Podcast! In this episode we are going to walk through why I have made this monumental change, what the new title and mission mean, and what the next few months of content will look like!
I am so excited to go on this new journey with you all and see where the Lord leads us! Together let us encourage each other to continue done ...
"Can you do high school sports as a homeschooler?"
That has got to be one of my most asked questions as a homeschooler - and the answer is not only can you do high school sports as a homeschooler, but you can THRIVE! That is true largely because of the work of amazing people like Coach Nate Hartman. Nate Hartman is one of the founding members of the athletics program we (my sister and I) have used for years and he is...
Online school is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to homeschool through high school and like everything, it comes with both blessings and challenges. Today we are talking with Sindhu Sivasubramanian, a homeschool student from France using an online school (Bridgeway Academy)! Join us as we discuss her very unique homeschooling journey, why she loves online school so much, and how she built a thriving community around h...
Joining us today on the podcast is Mr. Jonathan Brush, the president and CEO of Unbound, a college alternative program focused on project-based education and helping young adults thrive in this changing world.
This is the second part of the interview! Today we discuss the different programs Unbound offers, the community they help build for their students, and different projects students have implemented over the years. We end ...
Joining us today on the podcast is Mr. Jonathan Brush, the president and CEO of Unbound, a college alternative program focused on project-based education and helping young adults thrive in this changing world. In this interview we cover Mr. Brush's own homeschooling journey (as he is a homeschool graduate himself), the history of Unbound, the mission behind each program, and finally the purpose and power of true education! As ...
I get asked very frequently about how homeschoolers can prepare for and take standardized tests (especially SAT, ACT, and CLT) successfully. In todays episode featuring Regina Gravrok, the Homeschool Partnership Manager at the Classic Learning Test (CLT) and a homeschool graduate, we cover how homeschoolers can not only conquer college entry exams, but use them to make their college dreams a reality.
The Classic Learning...
The scouting organizations - American Heritage Girls (AHG) and Trail Life USA- have been major blessings to our homeschooling community for years! They provide a place to connect and serve our local community, develop leadership skills, and earn prestigious awards. Today, we get to talk all about AHG with Elizabeth, a recent recipient of the highest award in AHG's program - Stars and Stripes! We discuss her homeschooling jour...
In November of 2023, a current homeschool student asked a question to Charlie Kirk, founder and director of Turning Point USA and conservative activist, at a TPUSA event and the video went viral on Instagram. As soon as I saw the clip, I knew I had to have this homeschooler on the podcast to share his story!
Today, join Dylan Cruz and me as we discuss his homeschooling experience as well as his involvement with TPUSA and Prage...
On today's episode, I am joined by Naomi Elizabeth, a 16-year-old homeschooler passionate about sharing her homeschooling experience on Instagram and YouTube. She makes amazing content daily focused on encouraging the homeschooling community and breaking down the stereotypes that surround home education. We cover so many topics in this episode from band practice to best homeschooling advice. But overall, this is just a convers...
On today's episode, I am joined by homeschool graduate Nolan Curran, a current junior at Waynesburg University studying nursing. We cover so many topics in this conversation including homeschool participation in ROTC and public school sports, navigating life after high school, and discovering and pursing your calling in life. I am sure there is something for everyone in this interview, and I hope you leave encouraged to contin...
We are back from Great Homeschool Conventions with so much to share: workshop recaps, takeaways from parent/student conversations, and 10+ LIVE interviews with homeschoolers from across the country!
Join my mom and I as we walk though this incredible weekend and address the most pressing issues that face homeschooled high schoolers and their parents!
Thank you to everyone who was a part of this episode! It was so wonderfu...
Our world (especially as teens) is full of so much information! We are confronted daily with bad thinking, propaganda, and emotional reasoning - it can be hard to manage! Today we have the privilege of hearing from Kathy Gibbens, homeschool mom and host of the "Filter it Through a Brain Cell Podcast" (a podcast focused on teaching critical thinking skills to every listener)! We cover everything from defining critical thin...
On today's episode, I am joined by Jess, lifelong homeschooler and YouTuber! We cover so many topics in the conversation, ranging from the role of social media in the life of the homeschooler to how to prepare for the SAT. There is something for everyone in this conversation, and I hope you all are blessed by our words!
Resources Mentioned:
Order Out of Chaos Planners
Classical Conversations
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Yes, you heard right! How to Homeschool in High School is going to have a booth at Great Homeschool Conventions Cincinnati next week (April 4th - 6th)! And I will be speaking all about homeschooling in high school and tackling the "fear of missing out" Saturday April 6th at 8:30 am! In this episode I share more information about this exciting opportunity! We hope to see you there!
Resources mentioned:
How t...
Make sure to listen to Part 1 (Episode 36) of this interview before enjoying today's episode!
Mr. Andrew Pudewa is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) and has been teaching writing and giving talks on homeschooling for many years. I was in the audience for one of those talks two years ago, and the ideas he discussed sparked the creation of this podcast. IEW has made a tremendous...
Mr. Andrew Pudewa is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) and has been teaching writing and giving talks on homeschooling for many years. I was in the audience for one of those talks two years ago, and the ideas he discussed sparked the creation of this podcast. IEW has made a tremendous impact on homeschooling communities all across the country, and it is an honor to share this conversation ...
Dual enrollment is one of the greatest opportunities we have as homeschooled students, and it's about time we dedicate an entire episode to this experience! Today, join me as I dive deeply into the reasons why every homeschooler should try dual enrollment, the steps to get involved, and my best advice for dual enrolled students. As a dual enrolled student for 2 years now, I have a lot of stories of successes and failures that ...
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