Chattin' With CHAP

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...

In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Amber O’Neal Johnston—author, speaker, and founder of Heritage Mom—to explore what it means to create something uniquely your own. Amber offers her wisdom on embracing heritage, weaving family culture into everyday rhythms, and finding the courage to “create your own flavor” instead of simply following tradition or trends. Together, we unpack how her...

What feelings does the word "math" evoke in you? Are you quick to label yourself as a non-math person? How can you encourage your children (and yourself) to enjoy math? Listen in today as Ginger chats with Mina Newberg of Wonder Math. This chat is sure to bring you encouragement - not only in the area of math, but in all of life! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcas...

There is an increase in school districts requesting more documentation from homeschoolers than the law requires. This is overreach. Tune in to understand how your paperwork is enough and you do not need to supply anything beyond that. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Donate to support CHAP in the endeavo...

Ro is joined by the insightful and empowering Abby Lawrence for a conversation that reframes stress — not as something to fear, but as a launchpad for growth. Lawrence shares how life's challenges can become catalysts for clarity, connection, and calling. This episode offers a jump start to new relationships and a renewed mindset as you discover what she calls "The Nuance of You." Ro...

You've been called to homeschool, you want to stay the course, but some days the overwhelm is real and crushing. What do you do? Join Ginger as she shares some of the things she's learned to help process through the overwhelming times. Remember - everyone has them! Even the seemingly most put together people. Let's continue to walk this journey together, building up and encouraging eac...

In this episode, Ro sits down with Tamara Somerville — a dynamic leader, woman of faith, and advocate for financial freedom — to talk about what it truly means for mothers to make money with purpose. Together, they explore the intersection of faith, family, and finances, unpacking how moms can walk boldly in their calling, create streams of income, and build a legacy that honors God and uplifts th...

Today Ginger chat's with homeschool graduate, Chloe Rackley. Chloe is one of this year's CHAP scholarship winners, who shares about her homeschool journey and how she and her mom worked together to curate a solid education. Students and parents alike can listen in and be encouraged by this chat! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage fa...

In this heartfelt episode, veteran homeschool mom Jan Smith joins us to share wisdom from her decades-long journey in home education. As a passionate advocate for homeschool freedom, Jan speaks to the changing seasons every family experiences—whether you're just starting out, in the thick of it, or preparing to launch your last child. She reminds us that no matter the stage, trusting God is the co...

New to homeschooling? New to CHAP? Ginger is here to tell you all about CHAP today! Listen in to hear about all the great resources that are available to you through CHAP and why it is that we do what we do. You may even hear a few helpful tips sprinkled throughout. Tune in for your dose of encouragement! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage...

Listen in as Virginia's Callie Chaplow shares the importance of homeschool freedom reminding us that freedom is not free! She will share lessons learned and why every homeshool family needs to stay engaged in civics. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association...

In today's episode, Ginger chats with Isabel Tom from The Value of Wrinkles. This chat is all about relationships: the why and how behind building connection between multiple generations. There is treasure to be found in those relationships! This discussion will bring new meaning to "honor your father and mother." Tune in for encouragement! https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/ Chattin&#3...

In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Susan Wise Bauer, historian, author, educator, and co-creator of The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home. Susan shares the story behind the book and offers practical wisdom for parents and educators seeking a more thoughtful, structured approach to learning. We explore:what classical education really means—and why it matters no...

Today's special guest is Zan Tyler, a homeschool giant in South Carolina. She started homeschooling in 1984 - before it was legal to do so. Join Ginger as she chats with Zan about her journey and why it is so important that the second wave of homeschoolers (that's you) stays aware and active, standing firm for homeschool freedom. Freedom is not free! It's important to be vigilant in ke...

This episode is a vulnerable and victorious look back at our homeschool year—what worked, what didn’t, and what we’ll carry forward. I share honestly about the myths I believed, the beauty of heartschooling, and how my flaws showed up in our schooling—but so did our growth. In this homeschool year-in-review, I’m sharing the lessons that mattered most—not from textbooks, but from real life. I learn...