The Frontline

In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan discusses an opinion piece written in USA Today regarding homeschooling and the need to regulate it in order to prevent abuse. Nathan discusses some of the findings of researchers such as Dr. Ray and Dr. Shaquille regarding the likelihood of abuse in a homeschooling setting. Their findings directly contradict the dubious claims made in this opinion piece, a...

In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan discusses the facts of AB 659 and what it means for private school administrators and homeschooling parents. There is a great deal of confusion about what this bill does. Is it a vaccine mandate? Who does this bill apply to? How do I make sure I comply? Nathan answers all these questions and more in this Q&A episode of The Frontline. You can also find a...

The HiSET, formerly known as the CHSPE, is a proficiency exam that homeschool graduates in California can take. While it is not mandatory, it can be helpful for homeschool graduates who face discrimination when applying to colleges or state jobs. Recently, an HSLDA member family encountered a problem when trying to register for the HiSET. They received an automated message stating that they needed...

In this episode of the Frontline, Nathan offers some encouragement in times of persecution found in Psalm 18. He also gives an overview of some of the bills that FPM is dealing with currently, including bills dealing with mandatory kindergarten, minor consent to medical care, and school drinking water. These new bills address similar issues to bills we have dealt with in the prior year of this ses...

In this episode of the Frontline, get an inside look at some clips of our 2024 Capitol Day speakers. You can hear pieces of the speakers' larger discussions during FPM's training day before visiting the State Capitol the following morning.

In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan discusses legislative issues in California, focusing on bills related to mandatory kindergarten and minors' consent to medical care. Additionally, Nathan discusses the definition of "school of record" for those considering dual enrollment here in California. To learn more, visit the link to our article below. We here at FPM need prayer for wisdom in analyzi...

In this episode of the Frontline, Nathan discusses four key words: detect, analyze, monitor, and intervene. These words describe how Family Protection Ministries engages in legislation that impacts the family. They detect problematic bills, analyze their impact, monitor their progress, and intervene by proposing amendments or changes to the bills. Nathan and staff also work with legislators and co...

In this episode of the Frontline, Nathan shares some verses of encouragement that will hopefully provide you with peace and security in God's control over the many conflicts we are seeing in government and culture today. Nathan also shares some of the newest resources that FPM has created to help you and your entire family get involved in advocating for homeschool freedoms. For more information, v...

In this episode of the Frontline, Nathan explains this year's round of homeschool testing and the importance that these tests hold for the survival of homeschool freedoms. Follow this link to participate in this study: https://www.cheaofca.org/2024-academic-achievement-study/ The purpose of the testing is to collect data on homeschool students' academic performance compared to traditionally educat...

In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan dives into an editorial from the Washington Post that calls for more regulation of homeschooling families on a state level. Nathan goes through a number of rebuttals to the claims in this article, and gives a Biblical explanation for FPM's position against state regulation of homeschooling. For more information on the philosophy behind this response and to...

In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan talks about some of the latest threats and reminds us that even if the government wants to provide guidance on how to determine truth, we can be confident that God’s word is always reliable. He also talks about the freedom we currently have to teach truth without fear of persecution and the need to protect that freedom. He also gives two goals for advocacy...

In this second half of their two-part interview, Nathan and homeschool author Israel Wayne discuss the three waves of attacks that have been leveled against homeschooling over the past few decades. These attacks, typically perpetrated by media outlets, have sought to delegitimize homeschooling as both a practice and as a community. For more information about Israel Wayne, the attacks currently hap...

In this first installment of their two-part interview, Nathan is joined by homeschool author and speaker Israel Wayne to discuss the recent barrage of attacks on homeschooling by major media outlets. There are numerous resources that can help dispel these claims made against homeschooling. These resources are linked below, along with FPM's website: FPM Website: https://fpmca.org Michigan Homeschoo...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan is once again joined by Dr. Brian Ray, President of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI). In this interview, they discuss some of the most recent accusations made against homeschooling families and the homeschooling community at large by outlets such as the Washington Post. Dr. Brian Ray shares some of the results from his most recent and now la...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan is joined by his wife Betsy! They discuss the many ways that busy homeschool moms can still make a difference, even if they are unable to directly take part in advocacy. Being a sender can mean many things, whether it's writing letters, providing support for others to take part in advocacy, or even creating independent groups for advocating together! Betsy shares...

This week on the Frontline Podcast, Nathan interviews Andrew Pudewa on homeschool freedom, along with some family tips and IEW history.

This week marks the first birthday of the Frontline Podcast ! In today's episode, Nathan discusses Acts 16, and encourages us to remember that we still have many more freedoms than in nearly all of history, and that even in the worst of circumstances, God is still our refuge.

This week on the Frontline, Nathan shares some Scripture verses that serve as an encouragement to persevere in standing firm for Biblical values and for our Christian faith. Psalm 73 tells us that those far from God will perish. But what about those near to Him? Has He forgotten us? Remembering what God has done reminds us of His faithfulness to continue protecting us in the future. Nathan also re...

Christian Education Vs. Non-Christian Education — does it matter? Nathan talks about the differences and how FPM protects all private homeschooling and all Christian education - particularly when it comes to teaching God’s truth about the family, gender, and marriage. In other words, FPM protects the right to teach about the family as designed by God. Nathan also talks about the Capitol Annex Proj...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan gives an update on the Romeike family's legal situation as they have sought to retain their rights to homeschool their children here in the United States. Nathan then discusses AB 249 and AB 1057, two of FPM's critical bills, in more detail now that the first year of the session has ended. Finally, Nathan gives an overarching summary of the state of homeschool fr...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan breaks down what Assembly Member Corey Jackson's Curriculum bill, AB 1078, means in the larger picture of parental rights. Following that discussion, Nathan gives an explanation of how this bill connects to the case of the Romeike family and their struggle against the German and American government to maintain their freedom to homeschool. To learn more about FPM...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan interviews Michael Ramey of the Parental Rights Foundation. They discuss some of the overarching issues with AB 957 and its detrimental effect on parental rights. They also discuss a major court case regarding parental knowledge of gender issues with their children in public schools. For more information on the topics discussed here, visit https://fpmca.org and r...

In this episode of the Frontline, Nathan gives an update from the Capitol grounds on the last few actions the Legislature made on critical legislation before the end of their session yesterday. Following that on-the-ground update, Nathan gives a review of the most impactful legislation that FPM faced during this session, dividing these bills into two major camps: homeschool legislation and parenta...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan gives a summary of AB 1057, one of the bills we are fighting during this legislative session. AB 1057 creates a voluntary system of home visits for new parents, with the state intending to invest in continuously expanding the program over the next several years. Nathan discusses the issues with this policy, even in a voluntary form, and how we oppose it. Nathan a...

Nathan Pierce talks about the differences between Policy and Fiscal Committees, and we hear Matt Walsh talking about staying and fighting for California, a mother suing a public school district over the infringement of parental rights, and a former legislator with a prison sentence, today on The Frontline with FPM. Here are the links to the stories and videos covered in today's episode: https://ww...