The Homeschool Expert Podcast

How is homeschooling changing in America, and why does that matter to parents from all backgrounds? Join Kirk Cameron and Caleb Price as they talk with Anne about what they discovered while making their upcoming film, The Homeschool Awakening (in theatres June 13-14, 2022). (E:52)

How do we make history meaningful to our children? Join Anne as she talks with Susan Wise Bauer, author of The Story of the World and other fundamental works in the learning space about what it means to be part of that story. (E:51)

Do we have what it takes to raise our kids to be critical thinkers, and why does that matter?  Join Anne as she talks to Julie Bogart--homeschool legend and founder of The Brave Writer program--about her most recent book, Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent’s Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age. (E:50)

Who tracks national data on home education and researches best practices?  Join Anne as she talks with Dr. Brian Ray, President of the NHERI, about where homeschooling has been, where it’s headed, and how we know if it’s working. (E:49)

What's it like to homeschool the first year? Continuing in this series, Anne talks with Jenn about homeschooling—what worked, what she loved, and how she accidentally started homeschooling in the first place. (E:48)

Is keeping our kids current on the news important? Join Anne as she talks with Jonathan Woods, Nick Eicher, and Rebecca Cochrane of World News Group about how we can thoughtfully discuss current events from any perspective. (E:47)

What was it like to survive Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and live through nearly all of the 20th Century?  Join Anne as she interviews special guest, Miss Theo, about reaching her 101st  birthday and honoring her memories over those years. (E:46)

Is it possible to homeschool students with ASD, and is that even a good idea given many Autistic's unique social needs? Join Anne as she talks with Temple Grandin—prominent American scientist and animal behaviorist— about what it was like to grow up autistic, what helped her love learning, and why she thinks homeschooling is a great option.(E:45)

Why does it matter how we teach history to our children if it’s just a bunch of dates, places, and people they might never personally experience anyway?  Join Anne as she talks with Charlene, Ray, and John Notgrass about what turned history from drudgery, to passion, to one of the most notable family-run curriculum providers in America. (E:44)

How do we teach our kids about politics when it feels complicated and sometimes polarizing?  Join Anne as she talks with Michael Wear—author, former White House staffer, and founder of Public Square Strategies—about why it's important to talk politics with our kids and how to invite them to join the conversation.  (E:43)