Brook Wayne, second-generation homeschooler and mother of 11, joins Nicki to share her advice for homeschooling moms in every stage of the journey. Brook and Israel Wayne are the faces of the Family Renewal ministry and the Raising Them Up podcast.

Family Renewal: https://familyrenewal.org/

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The Smithsonian came under fire in congressional hearings recently due to the displays that the Trump administration has labeled racist and incorrect history. What’s happening in the Smithsonian and in American history museums in general is not just random liberals changing diplays to suit their politics. You’ve heard of critical race theory, which is just one subset of critical theory. What we’re witnessing here is another subset known as Critical America Theory. It’s an attempt to label all of American history as problematic, and it's not just the museums.

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James Lindsay/Critical America Theory https://newdiscourses.com/2026/03/critical-america-theory-left-and-right/

James Lindsay/Long March https://newdiscourses.com/2026/03/explaining-the-long-march-through-the-institutions/

Podcast: Mary Grabar/Debunking Howard Zinn and 1619 https://youtu.be/kan4GtFUBxQ?si=tqIwyS8MH6md6jet

Podcast: Julie Behling/Beneath Sheep's Clothing https://youtu.be/uVtS7CwKYiQ?si=lpLQ-ejEMgig2GL_

Podcast: Xi Van Fleet/Mao's America https://youtu.be/kwTcBXRon0g?si=ogsieRcgFPXoJyn2

Podcast: James Lindsay/The Marxification of Education https://youtu.be/uZPRbJEMWD8?si=RvDeFCoKubTteuvX

Kimberle Crenshaw/Guardian Article https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/aug/27/why-trumps-attack-on-the-smithsonian-matters

Podcast: Ken Ham/One Race One Blood https://youtu.be/ee4KL10KFdc?si=w1BkKJ7_6qCHWudx

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Today’s episode may be controversial, depending on where you land on Israel. My guest is David from the popular YouTube channel History For the Ages to discuss the history of Israel, Zionism, antisemitism, and history as well as homeschooling and college. You won't want to miss this one!

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Condensed history of Israel video: https://youtu.be/VbefSbeYexI?si=-Yhr_AT_mZpBkCnG

College video: https://youtu.be/6W3ZGxODSEk?si=jWk-wOZ9uwKmc-hc

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Video: The Cost of Antisemitism https://youtu.be/hodMJEgAocI?si=KSjkH1QNW6ihjMLc

Video: The Political Spectrum https://youtu.be/z_HQ4rHTxco?si=2tQg45obLF0l-EjH

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Jim Hodges shares his extensive experience in narrating and producing audiobooks, focusing on classics, historical novels, and educational content for homeschooling families. Discover how audiobooks can enrich learning, build memories, and make history come alive.

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Nicki invites her two besties on to talk about homeschooling! We discuss homeschooling an only child, socialization, reading struggles, strong-willed children, graduation, college, and the goodness of God.

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Heritage Letter is a fun subscription kit for families that features letters, photos, and postcards about the great people of American history and our beautiful landmarks! Homeschoolers use them as springboards to new studies, in morning baskets, and in co-op settings.

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Anna from Homeschooling With Period Dramas joins Nicki with her list of 15 family-friendly movies for the whole family for the 4th of July!

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We need to understand what made America great if we want to make America great again. The Bible is the source of all wisdom for Christians, and the Constitution is still the answer to America’s issues. This combination has worked well for Americans for over 200 years! America was once called “a city on a hill,” and it was because of this freedom that was grounded in strong biblical principles.

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Having more than two kids in America gets all sorts of backlash from the world, but sadly, also from Christians. But it’s because so many have chosen the world’s wisdom over God’s. My guest today is Katie LaPierre, homeschool Mom of 11, Pastor’s wife, and the voice behind the popular Facebook page “Eternally Minded Mamas.” She is here to testify to the blessings of having many arrows!

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As Christians, how do we parent wisely in this environment?

Our culture has become saturated in all forms of rebellion against God, not the least of which is the LGBT movement. No matter how you raise your children, they will be exposed. Children’s toys, cookies, candy, cereal, clothing lines, and cartoons have all become mouthpieces for sexual perversion. You would literally have to live in a bubble to keep your children from it.

Today I want to encourage Christian parents that this battle is worth your time.

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Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: https://amzn.to/43Y2aXb

https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/commentary/young-children-are-being-targeted-sexual-content-the-equality-act

Shelter your children: https://www.expositoryparenting.org/blog/2021/11/2?rq=shelter

It’s time to question the teaching credentials of science deniers: https://nickitruesdell.com/question-teaching-credentials-of-science-deniers/

School library books: https://www.whatsinsidechildrensbooks.com/articles/what-in-the-world-is-going-on-at-the-schoolhouse/

“50 Best LGBTQ colleges” https://www.collegechoice.net/choosing-a-college/best-lgbt-friendly-colleges-and-universities/

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