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Benefits of a Gap Year Program | 208

On today’s podcast, Leslie will be joined by Brian Tanedo to explore an after-high school option that you may have heard about but have not been really sure what it is. Gap Year programs may be a great fit for your teenager, and we are excited to have an expert on the subject here with us today as we explore what Gap Year Programs are and how they can benefit your students.  

Meet The Guest:

Brian Tanedo has worked for more than 10 years in college admissions and recruitment, both at Word of Life Bible Institute and Cedarville University. He is currently serving as the Dean of Enrollment for Word of Life for their New York and Florida campuses. 

Podcast Sponsor:

Word of Life Bible Institute is a fully accredited, collegiate-level program for high school graduates offering intensive Bible study and ministry training designed to help students deepen their faith and discover God’s plan for their lives. With campuses in the mountains of New York, the beaches of west coast Florida, and eight international sites, there’s a campus for everyone. Visit teachthemdiligently.net/wol to learn more and schedule a personal visit. 

Topics Covered In This Episode:

  • What is a gap year program 
  • What does the research show about young people leaving the faith or their faith become inconsequential to them and how can parents combat that? 
  • What will your child gain from participating in a Gap Year program? 

We want to hear from you! Submit your podcast questions, topic suggestions, and guest requests and help us make the Teach Them Diligently Podcast great. 

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Leslie Nunnery

Leslie Nunnery is a homeschool mother, author, and speaker with a heart for helping families build lives centered on Christ. As co-founder of Teach Them Diligently and creator of Heart School, she encourages parents to move beyond academics alone and embrace the deeper calling of discipleship—shaping not just what children know, but who they are becoming. Leslie has authored several books and resources that help families engage meaningfully with God’s Word and apply those truths directly to family life. Through her teaching, she gently calls parents back to the Lord as their first priority, equipping them to lead their homes with intention, prayer, and a vision that reaches far beyond the school years.

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