Chattin' With CHAP

Life with littles...it's always an adventure! Homeschooling is no different. Today's panel chat features Ginger, Ro, Sara, and Alicia as they tackle this all-important question because we've all been there! Listen in for some tips, tricks, and ideas on how to structure (or unstructure) your homeschool to work well with your littlest children. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of infor...

Join Alicia as she chats with Kirk Smith, the Executive Director of Illinois Christian Home Educators. Last year, homeschoolers in Illinois faced legislation that would destroy homeschool freedom and place unnecessary restrictions on homeschool families. Kirk shares with Alicia about what they experienced in the fight against this terrible legislation and explains what it is that is truly needed a...

Start your year off right by learning about homeschooling! Ro is joined by Sara, Alicia, and Ginger for a thorough panel discussion about what homeschool - home education - really is and what it looks like. If you're on the fence about choosing homeschool, you'll want to tune in and listen. If you're in the trenches and need a fresh vision, you'll want to tune in and listen. This e...

Welcome to 2026! Today's podcast is full of encouragement for the new homeschooler and anyone who is considering jumping off the fence and taking the plunge. The message: You CAN Homeschool!!! Yes, this is something you can do! Listen in as Ginger doles out tons of encouraging, informational tidbits about getting started and background thoughts you need to think about as you jump into your hom...

Happy New Year! Today Ro and Ginger reminisce over 2025 - what worked, what didn't, and what they learned. They also look forward to 2026 and all the great possibilities that are ahead. Listen in for that boost you need to enjoy the rest of the year and gear up for the next! Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschoo...

Merry Christmas! It's time to celebrate because Chattin' with CHAP has hit episode 300! It's been a special gift to encourage and equip homeschoolers everywhere for the past seven years. Today is no different! Join Ro and Ginger as they discuss Proverbs 31 - Are these verses a guideline or an expectation? Tune in to get your weekly dose of encouragement and help! Chattin' with CHAP...

Ro chats with homeschool mom, Tamara Somerville about how to make learning come alive through field trips, hands-on experiences, and real-world connections. Tamara shares her passion for experiential education and offers practical ways parents and educators can break free from textbook-only teaching. Together, they explore how field trips can deepen curiosity, how hands-on projects build real unde...

Today is a long-awaited explanation of the elementary requirements detailed in PA's homeschool law. Tune in today for help in understanding this portion of the law and put your mind at ease. You'll also want to check out the Homeschool Law playlist with episodes which detail all the information you need about the homeschool law. Merry Christmas and enjoy your freedom to homeschool! Chattin...

Today has been a wonderful day of sharing testimonies of how CHAP has blessed homeschoolers across the Commonwealth and becoming aware of all the excellent resources CHAP has to support homeschool families. CHAP's ministry is to build the Kingdom of God by supporting each family that has chosen the journey of homeschooling in training up their children to follow Christ in all of life. This min...

Supporting CHAP this GivingTuesday also helps graduating seniors! Every year, CHAP awards two scholarships to graduating homeschool seniors. This year's winner, Chloe Rackely, shares a message of thanks for CHAP's support in helping her achieve her goals in higher education. When you donate to the CHAP Scholarship fund, more seniors will have the opportunity to receive financial support in...

As our GivingTuesday event continues, Ro, Sara, and Ginger chat about how important homeschool freedom is. Just like all freedoms, homeschool freedom needs to be defended and protected. Homes education is under attack all across the United States, and we as a community must be ready to defend and uphold it. CHAP is a leader in that process. Listen in and be encourage to join the fight for homescho...

Did you know that CHAP will come to your local event? It's true! If you have a moms group, a library meetup, or other support group that would appreciate some support from CHAP, let us know! CHAP volunteers love to be face to face with fellow homeschoolers to share information and encouragement. When you partner with CHAP, you are making it possible for families to get the resources they need...

This Giving Tuesday, partner with CHAP to strengthen homeschooling in Pennsylvania! For 38 years, the annual CHAP Convention has equipped and encouraged homeschooling parents across PA. Your generous support helps us cover essential costs like our venue, operations, and bringing in exceptional speakers from around the country, so families can continue to receive the inspiration and tools they need...

Did you know that the CHAP Foundation provides grants to homeschooling families who are struggling through a difficult season? CHAP not only provides top-notch online and in-person support, we also help families with their homeschool needs through difficult financial seasons - and YOU can be a part of supporting those families! Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage homeschoolers who...

This Giving Tuesday, partner with CHAP to strengthen homeschooling in Pennsylvania! For 38 years, the annual CHAP Convention has equipped and encouraged homeschooling parents across PA. Your generous support helps us cover essential costs like our venue, operations, and bringing in exceptional speakers from around the country, so families can continue to receive the inspiration and tools they need...

Got your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping done? Now it's time for GivingTuesday! Homeschooling is challenging and you need encouragement and guidance. CHAP provides that top-notch support to all homeschool families in Pennsylvania (and beyond). As a non-profit ministry, CHAP needs your help to continue supplying invaluable help to the homeschool community. Join Ginger, Sara, and Ro as th...

How can it be? We are already in the holiday season! Instead of doing the same old same old during this cozy, memory-making season, try something new and fun! Tune in to hear Sara, Ginger, and Ro talk about ways to make the holidays interesting and unforgettable for your family. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschoo...

Listen in as Ro sits down with Irene Daria to talk all things early literacy, parent empowerment, and cultivating a love for reading at home. With a heart for helping families, Irene shares practical tools and proven strategies that help children become confident, joyful readers — one simple step at a time. Whether you're feeling the frustration or just looking to support your child’s reading...

How many times has Ginger heard this question? Too many to count! Today she does a deep dive into patience, home education, and God's grace that will lead you through all the struggles, challenges, and difficulties of living day-to-day life with your children. Tune in for some encouragement - and a message to share with others who tell you that they just don't have the patience! Chattin&#3...

Ro is joined by Dakota Lynch and Emma Bortins for a powerful conversation on two essential — yet often overlooked — spiritual disciplines: Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) and Scripture memorization. In a culture saturated with screens, instant access, and AI, is it still necessary to memorize Scripture? And if we each have a Bible on our phone, has public reading become obsolete? Together, they...

Today Ginger chats about homeschool freedom in relation to using the public school for classes, extra-curriculars, and clubs. While homeschoolers do have access, we need to contemplate what it means when we decide to partner with the public school system. Also, Ginger takes a look at Career and Technology Centers and homeschoolers' access to those programs. Tune in for some helpful information...

In this important episode, we sit down with HSLDA attorney Scott Woodruff to discuss homeschool freedom and the urgent need for civic engagement. We break down four proposed bills introduced in June 2025 that could significantly impact homeschooling families across the state: Senate Bill 1796 Would require every homeschool family to file a letter of intent with their public school superintendent—i...

We want your CHAP stories! Write into us at staff@chaponline.com and tell us about your amazing CHAP experience this past year. Whether it's an event, a podcast, or another great CHAP resource you've used or a CHAP volunteer that's brightened your day, we want to hear your story! Your name will be entered into a contest to win a copy of Zan Tyler's book, Refined. In today's epi...

Get ready to tune into this inspiring and transparent conversation with Ben & Felicita Myers of Actors Bible. We dive into God’s design for the roles of mothers and fathers, how those roles shape the heart of a child, and the faith-filled journey that brought their unique, interactive Bible storytelling tool to life. Listen in as we share how homeschooling weaves biblical truth, family discipl...

Today's chat goes far and wide over the whys and wherefores of homeschooling from a biblical perspective. It's helpful for parents to understand what God says about training children - it's also helpful for pastors to be reminded. Homeschool families and pastors can work together to spread the gospel and build strong communities of faith. Tune in for a good refresher or for some first-time info! A...