Last episode, we broke down the meaning of each line of the Declaration of Independence. Now, let's read about some of the signers from the pen of one of their peers. I'll share snippets from Able and Mighty Men: Biographies of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence, an old 1838 book! It's quite different from any modern biography of the signers.
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Come along for a little history lesson as Nicki walks through the story behind each part of the Declaration of Independence! Part 2 of this episode will delve into the lives of the men who signed this Declaration!
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What does Queer Theory have to do with our founding fathers and the American Revolution? Nothing, as it turns out. But if you aren’t familiar with accurate history, you could be easily convinced that there was a secret war waging againsthomosexuals in colonial America.
That’s the goal of Pride month at the Museum of the American Revolution.
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Homeschoolers have a fantastic Texas history option with Discover Texas, and Lynn Dean, the creator, is here to talk all about it! Join Nicki as she and Lynn talk Texas history, historical fiction, and Lynn's new upcoming projects on American wars and information technology!
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You may read from time to time that “all Americanswere homeschooled at one time” but what does that actually mean? Nicki explores home education in the early American colonies, and how it directly shaped the Revolution.
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You can provide your high school students with a full, rich education in history and humanities at home. All you need is a good curriculum to guide you, and Steadfast Press is the place to start. It’s a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything a high schooler needs besides math and science, wrapped up entirely with a biblical worldview: history (both world and American), geography, composition, literature, government, philosophy, Bible, worldview, political theory, and apologetics. In fact, when a student completes all four years of Steadfast, they will receive 18 high school credits. All you need to add is science and math. And along the way, your students trace the thread of history from creation to 21st century postmodernism. Listen as Nicki interviews Jennifer and Carol, the creators of Steadfast.
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Dana Wilson is a mom of 6, foster mom to 25, homeschooling since 1996, and Board of Trustees at Homeschool Oklahoma Board of Trustees for 17 years. She shares her experienceand wisdom from years of homeschooling special needs children.
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Better Late Than Early by Raymond and Dorothy Moore
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Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille
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Home education is not nearly as complicated as you might think. Nicki walks listeners through the five basic subjects in a simplified education setting that focuses on a blend of relaxed and rigorous.
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Eliminating the DOE may not be the win we’re hopingfor. How does the federal government impact local education, what really happens when programs are “cancelled,” and how will this affect the new pushfor vouchers in each state? Lynn has been sounding the alarm for years, and she shares how we got where we are, and what it all means for parents.
Robert Skead is a New Jersey native, baseball enthusiast, and American Revolution history buff. He is the author of many books for children and teens. In this episode, we focus on the Culper spy ring and Rob’s American Revolution book series for kids!
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For Christian parents, should it matter whether you choose secular, neutral, or Christian homeschool curriculum? Join Nicki for a look at definitions and examples for why Christians should strive to give their children a complete education, and how secular and "neutral" curriculum don't achieve that.
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Josh Niemi is the author of Expository Parenting, and the founder of Expository Parenting Ministries. Today's focus is teaching our children the Bible, verse-by-verse.
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Jessica shares her experiences homeschooling three boys with her Navy chaplain husband, including moving cross-country, starting over, and how they adjust. She loves good books, book lists, and making the most of every opportunity!
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Tiffany Boyd founded Free Your Children as a way to help more families begin homeschooling. Over the years, she has also become a voice for homeschool freedom to Tennessee and the entire country. She joins Nicki to talk about education freedom, and specifically the multiple dangers of ESAs and vouchers.
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Israel Wayne joins Nicki to talk about homeschooling and worldview. Israel Wayne is an author and conferencespeaker who has a passion for defending the Christian faith and promoting a Biblical worldview. He is the author of the books Questions God Asks, Questions JesusAsks , Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting, Education: Does God Have an Opinion?, Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, Raising Them Up: Parenting for Christians, Foundations inFaith.and Foundational Truths.
He is also the site editor for ChristianWorldview.net andthe founder of Family Renewal.
Since 1995, Israel has traveled the nation speaking on family, homeschooling, apologetics, spiritual awakening, discipleship, and cultural issues.
Israel has written articles (or been interviewed) for the following magazines and websites: Answers (AnswersIn Genesis), Revive (Life Action Ministries), UnChained (PureLife Ministries), The Old Schoolhouse, Samaritan Ministries, CrossWalk.com, ChristianPost.com, ChristianBook.com, Christianity.com, GotQuestions.org, HonorBound.com, ReviveOurHearts.org, WorldviewWeekend.com and many others.
Israel has spoken at events /chapel services for ministries like American Family Association, Life Action Ministries, Pure Life Ministries, ARK Encounter, Creation Museum, Answers inGenesis, Teach Them Diligently and many others.
He is a frequent guest on national radio and television programs. Israel has been featured or interviewed in national and international media including TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Epoch Times, Buzzfeed, Daily Mail (UK), Detroit Free Press, The NewAmerican, WORLD Magazine, CBN News, LifeSiteNews, HSLDA Court Report and affiliate stations for ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, NPR and PBS. Israel has been featured as the keynote speaker at various conferences, with over 5,000 in attendance.
Israel and his wife Brook (both homeschooled graduates) were joined in marriage in 1999 and have 11 homeschooled children.
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Vouchers and Education Savings Accounts are not necessary for homeschooling. In fact, they're a bad idea. Nicki explores the reasons why, and shows you how affordable and possible homeschooling is (and has always been) without government funds.
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Parents, I beg you to face this reality. This is not your grandma’s America. In fact, it’s not even your mama’s America. It’s not the good ole days anymore. We areliving in post-Christian society where even the majority of Christians cannot adequately define what they believe, or why.
No education is neutral; every course, every teacher, every book has a worldview. All education is discipleship.
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Can anyone really homeschool? Nicki says yes, and explains in this episode. Homeschooling is not about creating a miniature school in your home; it's a completely different kind of upbringing. Think outside the classroom, think outside the "school year," and get to know how flexible education at home can truly be.
This episode is for single or working parents, those who feel unqualified to teach, parents of special needs children, low income families, and many other circumstances.
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