Fearlessly Different

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 world. Ava’s story is proof that homeschoolers can achieve incredible things while staying true to their passions.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about health, purpose, and the power of a homeschool education!

Follow Ava:
Podcast: Becoming Basic 
Instagram: @cleanLivingWithAva

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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 explore her journey, the impact of MAD Society, and how homeschool families can unleash their artistic potential.

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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 navigating college as a Christian student and reflect on how shifting from fear to faith transformed my perspective. Together, we’ll explore how Christ's love and power can fill us with peace and perseverance, enabling us to shine brightly in our academic lives and beyond.

Tune in and discover a fresh way to approach your studies, rooted in faith and courage

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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 this different path and "run with endurance the race He has set before us"!

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"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 also the founder and director of the National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA) - an organization focused on providing athletic opportunities to Christian schools and homeschool sports teams across the country! In this episode we talk about what it takes to start a sports program, what it means to be a member school at NCSAA, and how to build a thriving high school sports experience as a homeschooler!

Connect with NCSAA through their website!

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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 her with homeschoolers from all over the world!

Learn more about Bridgeway Academy HERE

Read about the podcast in the Epoch Times 

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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 the conversation with Mr. Brush sharing his best advice for families navigating the post high school world and making decisions about what to do next!

Resources Mentioned:
Unbound | Training Young Adults to Thrive
The Be Unbound Podcast
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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 high schoolers, we are constantly looking ahead to life after graduation. For those of us searching for a different path (other than college/university), Unbound offers an exciting new approach to higher education and building community!

Resources Mentioned:
Unbound | Training Young Adults to Thrive
The Be Unbound Podcast 

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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 Test is "hacking" the teach-for-the test method that dominates conventional schools today. There is no special book or curriculum to prepare for the test. You prepare by having a good education - one rooted in the ideas of traditional, classic education and one that focuses on the formation of the whole student: mind, body, and spirit. We discuss all of this in more detail throughout the interview!

Thank you to Regina Gravrok and the CLT for being a part of the podcast!

Resources Mentioned:
The Classic Learning Test
Information for Homeschool Families
Anchored - Official Podcast of the CLT
Hillsdale College 

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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 journey and how it led her to organizations like American Heritage Girls and 4-H. We explore in depth how they have impacted her life and homeschooling experience.
This is not a conversation you will want to miss!

Resources Mentioned:
American Heritage Girls
Trail Life USA
4-H Clubs
Scratch Computer Coding
Code.org
EdX Computer Science Course 

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