The Frontline

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...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan explains the four engagements that FPM practices to make an impact on legislation. These engagements are detecting, analyzing, monitoring and intervening in legislation that may be a threat to homeschool freedoms. These actions allow us to build and organize opposition to dangerous legislation. Follow these links below to learn how each of these parts of FPM's wo...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan talks about how people voicing their opinions on bills changes whether they get passed into law or not, looks at Senator Scott Wilkes, article "California’s war on parents", and asks the question once again: What freedoms do we care about and are we willing to pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our secret honor to protect those freedoms as the founders did in th...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan gives some words of encouragement as we prepare for the Legislature to return from their summer recess. The next few weeks will be very busy for us here at FPM and for our partners. Please consider taking this last opportunity to step into advocacy for your homeschool freedom. Visit our website to learn more about all of the dangerous bills we are still facing as...

This week on the Frontline, Nathan touches on some of the Biblical philosophies and beliefs that informed the Founding Fathers in their writing of the US Declaration of Independence. These claims of independence and its accompanying responsibility can and should be mirrored in our family lives. God has created the family unit as a unique institution that brings Him glory, and learning how we can b...

This week on the Frontline, Drew fills in for Nathan and gives some details on how FPM works behind the scenes to oppose dangerous legislation, and how our work coincides with that of California families and homeschoolers that are active in fighting for their freedoms.

This week on the Frontline Podcast, Nathan gives an update on FPM's ongoing work in the Legislature, even while the legislators themselves are on a summer recess. Please continue to pray for FPM and all of our ongoing battles and programs. For more information, visit https://fpmca.org To learn about FPM's Government Class, visit https://fpmca.org/class

Nathan Pierce gives an update on AB 1057 and talks about a leadership change in the California State Assembly, Tony Atkins signing legislation as the acting governor marking the second time in history legislation was signed into law by a Pro-Tem of the Senate, and the Capitol Annex demolition.