Category: Podcast

Zan Tyler and the Leadership Summit

Our keynote speaker for the upcoming Leadership Summit will be Zan Tyler, a nationally-acclaimed homeschool mentor.  Zan does workshops and events across the nation, and also has a popular podcast, the Zan Tyler Podcast.  Recently, Zan had me on her show to discuss the opportunities that parents can create for their children through homeschooling.  Zan … Continue reading Zan Tyler and the Leadership Summit

TOAST Robotics Interview (Summer of STEM)

In this podcast episode, we interview one of the homeschool robotics teams from TOAST (The Oklahoma Association of Science and Technology) and talk to both the instructor and several of the returning team members about what homeschool robotics is like. https://www.homeschooloklahoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SummerOfSTEMTOAST_mixed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Upcoming Events with HSOK

Exciting events are coming to homeschoolers this year! The HSOK Leadership Summit is this fall (Oct 23-24), Capitol Day is February 2, and we are having a state homeschool convention in 2027 on June 4-5. Not only that, but in 2027 we are also launching a homeschool film festival! https://www.homeschooloklahoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026MidYearUpdate_mixed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading Upcoming Events with HSOK

Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt. 2

This episode is the second half of our interview with Classical Conversations founder Leigh Bortins. Leigh is preparing to release a new book, The Habits of a Classical Education, which helps families establish the habits that are important for a solid homeschooling foundation. In this episode we cover a variety of topics including the importance and … Continue reading Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt. 2

Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt 1

In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview the founder of Classical Conversations, which organizes homeschooling communities around the US (and the world) focused on following Christian principles and classical education. Leigh has just finished a new book, The Habits of a Classical Education, which helps families establish the habits that are important for … Continue reading Leigh Bortins Interview, Pt 1

Interview with Nicki Truesdell

On today’s podcast we interview Nicki Truesdell. Nicki is a homeschooling mom and is a renowned speaker, author, and homeschool consultant. Additionally, she is a strong voice in the homeschooling movement for homeschooling freedom. Today, we talk about current threats to homeschooling freedoms which come in the modern guise of ESAs, vouchers, tax credits, “School … Continue reading Interview with Nicki Truesdell

TPUSA Homeschool Chapters Starting in Oklahoma (Interview)

In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, TurningPoint USA chapters have been starting across the nation, with sixty-eight chapters starting in Oklahoma alone. Included in these are more than twenty homeschool chapters across the state. Here, we caught up to a TPUSA chapter forming in Tulsa and interviewed the student leadership team after … Continue reading TPUSA Homeschool Chapters Starting in Oklahoma (Interview)

Formation of the Heart (Leadership Summit 2025)

This weekend we had our Homeschool Oklahoma leadership summit in Edmond, where homeschool leaders across the state met together to discuss both the practical and the big-picture aspects of leading homeschool groups and co-ops.  The event included multiple keynotes as well as group discussion and fellowship.  Today’s podcast will be one of our keynote presentations, … Continue reading Formation of the Heart (Leadership Summit 2025)