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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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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 wonderful to talk with you and hear your stories!

I hope you enjoy this very special episode of How to Homeschool in High School! 

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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 thinking and the most common fallacies we face as teens today to discovering how we can stay rooted in truth amidst this ever-changing culture!

Resources mentioned:
Fallacy Detective
Master Books  - Introduction to Logic
Memoria Press  - Traditional Logic

Connect with Mrs. Gibbens:
Filter it Through a Brain Cell: Podcast
Filter it Through a Brain Cell: Instagram

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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
"how to get into college as a homeschooler | tips & guidance"

Connect with Jess
@JustJessChannel - YouTube
@JustJessChannel - Instagram

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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 to Homeschool in High School @GHC
Great Homeschool Conventions - Website 

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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 impact on homeschooling communities all across the country, and it is an honor to share this conversation with you!
Today, join me in Part 2 of this interview with Mr. Pudewa as we discuss the importance of speech and debate and dual enrollment in the life of the high schooler, high school social environments, good books, and more!

Resources Mentioned:
Introduction to Public Speaking
IEW's Website
IEW Events and Conventions
The Coddling of the American Mind
Great Homeschool Conventions
The Arts of Language Podcast - Hosted by Mr. Pudewa
Connect with Mr. Pudewa: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok 

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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 with you!
Today, join me in Part 1 of this interview with Mr. Pudewa as we discuss the history of IEW, the importance of writing in high school, and a specific curriculum IEW has created to prepare students for collegiate-level writing!
And make sure to tune in next week for Part 2!

Resources Mentioned:
University-Ready Writing

Connect with Mr. Pudewa: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok 

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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 I hope will encourage and equip you to thrive as you and your family begin the journey into the college world.   

Possible Online Colleges (tested and approved by friends of mine or myself):
Grove City College
Geneva College
Liberty University
Oral Roberts University
Grand Canyon University
Hillsdale College
Cedarville University 

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The spirit of the entrepreneur is strong in the homeschooling community, and today we are going to explore what it looks like to start a business in high school! Join me as I interview Jaden Skye, current high school senior, creator of World Homeschoolers, and owner of a photography business. In this episode we will dive into the ways in which Jaden's homeschooling journey led her to start a business in high school and create a online community to connect homeschoolers across the globe!

World Homeschoolers:  Instagram
Jaden's Photography: Instagram 

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