In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Sarah Mackenzie, founder of Read-Aloud Revival. Sarah shares how her love of books began in childhood and how that passion inspired her to cultivate a rich reading life with her own children. Together, they explore the powerful benefits of reading aloud as a family and offer practical encouragement for moms who may feel overwhelmed as they manage the rhythms of daily life.

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Rachel Kovac, speaker, educator and author of Their Future is Shining Bright. The book is a practical guide to homeschooling through the high school years while preparing students for success and fulfillment in adulthood. They explore why education is deeply personal and why there is no single "right" way to homeschool — even in high school. Rachel shares her passion for helping families find the path that best fits each child, emphasizing that while the journey can be challenging, it is also deeply rewarding and full of possibility.

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Janet Benge, author of the Christian Heroes: Then & Now series and co-author, with her husband Geoff, of the Heroes of History series. They talk about how Janet became part of Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and how those experiences led her to become an author.

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside. They talk about Ginny's personal journey to founding 1000 Hours Outside and homeschooling, as she was simply trying to figure out being a mom of multiple young children who were also close in age. This part of the story is actually a recap and you can listen to the very first episode of (Not) By the Book if you want to hear more of that story. In this episode they talk about how we continue to grow and learn and embrace that. Just a simple but profound truth. Living is learning and growing.

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Scott Minor, COO of Realm Makers. They dive into storytelling and how it impacts our lives from the time we are small children and even the ways we choose to engage in story as adults. They talk about the beauty and challenges of fantasy as a genre and the ways that it has expanded in the realm of Christian fiction. We also talk about the other creative venues where Christians meet pop culture in a powerful way. You'll be inspired to embrace your own creativity and your role in your own story as you listen to Scott share.

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Bruce Roberts, campus pastor at Bell Shoals Church in Riverview, Fla. From his first job out of college until now, Bruce has had a heart for kids, youth and their families. His story helps us realize how much family and relationships really do shape our lives. They talk about faith, family, community and intentional hospitality. We are sure you will walk away inspired to embrace opportunities for face-to-face relationships and authentic community with a new and unique perspective.

FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Chuck Black, author of the Kingdom Series and many other beloved books. Chuck sometimes refers to himself as an accidental author because writing was never on his list of things to do. After some amazing experiences pursuing other passions, Chuck found himself in a place where he felt the need to write a story for his own children. And that was the beginning of something beautiful. Chuck and Suzanne also talk about the importance of leaning into home, being courageous enough to take the next step, even when the path ahead may not be perfectly clear, and most importantly, listening to God even when it doesn't make sense.

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Adelaide Olguin, founder of Talk Box Mom. They explore how she came to appreciate her exposure to foreign language and cultures and used her adventures to help other families immerse their home in learning foreign languages. More than simply learning the language, Adelaide and her family have used the languages as they travel the world, learning and exploring other countries and cultures together. You will be hard pressed to leave this conversation and not be excited to start packing your bags for an adventure of your own.

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Ed Goyette, life skills expert, entrepreneur, author and co-founder of Major Choice, a company whose mission is to inspire students to dive deep to determine the career and educational path that best aligns with who they are. But getting to Major Choice was a journey for Ed from the time he was a young student. Ed talks about his own educational path, career plans and pivotal moments that shaped his life.

Welcome to Not by the Book, the podcast where we listen to people's stories of how they got to where they are today and the often-unexpected journey that got them there. The more I listen to these stories, the more I realize that life is mostly unexpected. And that also makes these stories so powerful. It is not the picture-perfect, Instagram-able moments that make our stories rich. It's the quiet moments that shape who we are. These thoughts have inspired today's episode, just me and my future self. Unfortunately, no time travel was involved, just a letter. Today's episode is festive, reflective, and brought to you by the fact that I process emotions best when I'm talking out loud. I'm writing a Christmas letter. I'm writing a Christmas letter to my future self because nothing says holiday tradition like emotional vulnerability with a microphone.