The California Homeschool Podcast

Episode Description: Artificial intelligence is everywhere, in our phones, in our search engines, and increasingly in the tools our children will use for school, work, and life. For homeschool parents, that raises real questions. Is it safe? Will it shortcut my child's thinking? Could it actually help me? And how do we approach all of this with biblical wisdom? In this episode, Angela Lasch sits d...

You finally sit down to start school. Your lesson is planned, your coffee is hot, and your child cannot sit still. If that scene feels familiar, this episode is for you. Host Angela Lasch sits down with Heather Haupt, author of The Ultimate Guide to Brain Breaks and founder of Cultivated Learning, to explore a question every homeschool parent has wrestled with: Is all that wiggling really a proble...

Celebrating one year of CHEA's California Homeschool Podcast! Caleb Price's path into homeschooling is anything but ordinary. Rock band, film school, a documentary with Kirk Cameron, and somewhere along the way, a family transformed. In this episode, Angela sits down with Caleb, homeschool dad of five, filmmaker, and founder of The Podcast Upload, to talk about The Homeschool Awakening, what homes...

If you are a Hispanic family in California wondering whether homeschooling is truly possible for you and whether it fits your culture, language, and faith, this episode was made with you in mind. Angela Lasch sits down with Ana Maria Bagnuoli, co-founder of Education by Design, a ministry dedicated to equipping Hispanic families to homeschool with biblical purpose and vision. Ana Maria's passion f...

Have you ever wondered if you can really homeschool a child with special needs? Today's guest, Staci Morgan, is living proof that you can, and she's here to show you how. Staci is a homeschool mom of four with a master's degree in pediatric nursing, but she'll tell you her real education has come from homeschooling her children through a range of special needs. In this conversation with Angela Las...

Hearts Before Schedules: Creating a Love-Centered Homeschool About This Episode In this episode, host Angela Lasch speaks with Rachel Zwayne about one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of homeschooling: keeping your family's heart at the center of your educational journey. Rachel shares insights from her experience homeschooling five children while navigating the unique challenges...

Episode Summary In this episode, Angela Lasch, Executive Director of CHEA, sits down with Nathan Pierce, Executive Director of Family Protection Ministries, to discuss the critical importance of homeschool advocacy in California. Nathan shares his 20-year journey monitoring state legislation, the 39-year history of Family Protection Ministries' work protecting parental rights, and how FPM partners...

Guest: Penny Ross Winter is a season of transition and new beginnings. For many homeschooling families, it's a time when important questions arise about education, calling, and the right path forward. In this episode, we talk with homeschool coach and consultant Penny Ross about helping families discern whether homeschooling is right for them, navigating transitions, and moving forward with confid...

Episode Description The holidays are approaching, and many homeschool parents are already feeling the tension between keeping up with academics and embracing this special season with their families. In this episode, we're tackling the guilt head-on and giving you practical strategies to plan your homeschool holidays with intention and peace. Join us as we sit down with Danielle Huerta, veteran hom...

Guest: Zan Tyler - Homeschool advocate, speaker, author, and podcast host with 30+ years of experience encouraging families Episode Description: Feeling like your homeschool year isn't going as planned? You're not alone. Join Angela Lasch as she talks with Zan Tyler about navigating the doubt and discouragement that often hits in October and November. Learn how to distinguish between normal growin...

Host: Angela Lasch Guest: Dena Bless, CHEA Events Manager & Bay Area/NorCal Regional Advisory Board Member Episode Focus: Understanding California's legal homeschool options and the advantages of private home education Episode Overview This episode breaks down California's homeschool legal landscape and explains why the private education path offers the greatest freedom for families. Dena Bles...

CHEA's California Homeschool Podcast Guest: Dr. Renton Rathbun Episode Focus: The vital role fathers play in Christian homeschooling Episode Description The homeschooling landscape has transformed dramatically over the past 25 years, with today's fathers more engaged than ever before in their children's education. Yet many Christian fathers still wonder: What exactly is my role in homeschooling? J...

Join Angela Lasch for an honest conversation with Shannon Allen, a first-year homeschooler discovering that this educational journey reveals so much more than academic learning. Shannon shares her authentic experience of taking the leap into homeschooling and how it's become a mirror, reflecting not only how her children learn but who she is as a parent and what truly matters to her family. Perfec...

Host Angela Lasch, Executive Director of the Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA) Guest Vicki Stormoen is a veteran homeschooler with over 30 years of experience who has guided eight of her nine children through graduation, with one still on the educational journey. She currently serves as principal of Heritage Christian School, which is a member of CHEA's Support Network. Vic...

In this inaugural episode of CHEA's California Homeschool Podcast, we welcome Betsy Pierce, a second-generation homeschooling mom of eight children. Betsy shares her unique perspective on homeschooling from both sides—as a former homeschool student and now as a teacher to her own children. She offers valuable insights and encouragement for families considering or currently on their homeschooling j...

The California Homeschool Podcast is your go-to source for equipping and encouraging Christian families on their homeschooling journey. Each episode offers practical guidance on navigating California’s homeschool laws, updates on key legislation, and uplifting support to help you thrive in your calling.   Website: https://cheaofca.org/   This podcast is powered by The Podcast Upload. Want to start...