North Carolinians for Home Education

The Homeschool Show with NCHE

The Homeschool Show by North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) is available weekly via video and podcast. As with everything NCHE does, our goal for the show is to help you homeschool with confidence and joy! Join us each week for information and encouragement through segments such as homeschool news, homeschool conversations (interviews), and tip of the week.

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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

114 Overcoming Challenges, Government Oversight, Building a Routine 14.01.2024

Homeschool News: Chess Tournament , Thrive! Conference Featured Speakers. Homeschool Conversations: Matthew and Amanda talk about how to overcome homeschooling challenges and give thoughts about government oversight. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about building a routine for your homeschool.

113 What Does the Bible Say About Education?, Setting Priorities 08.01.2024

Homeschool News: NCHE Graduation Ceremony , Winter Chess Tournament .  Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a segment of Matthew’s conversation with Dr. Brian Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute . Dr. Ray answers the question, “What does the Bible have to say about whose responsibility and duty it is to take care of a child’s education?” Wisdom from the Word: What is...

112 New Generations Homeschooling, Why We Believe in Homeschooling, What is NCHE? 18.12.2023

Homeschool News: Reminder of upcoming NCHE field trips . Special segment: Watch one of our classic videos in which parents and students tell why they believe in homeschooling! Homeschool Conversations: Listen to another part of a conversation Matthew and Amanda had about a survey on the increasing interest in and changing motivations for homeschooling in new generations.  Homeschool Helps with Ama...

111 Legislative Protection, Voucher Programs, DNPE 12.12.2023

Homeschool News: We remind you of upcoming field trips Swan Lake and NCHE day at The Hornets .  We discuss homeschool regulations and voucher programs as we continue to look at a recent Washington Post article.  Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Brian Ray about how a Christian should think about the role of government and government funding in home education. Homeschool Helps with Amand...

110 Homeschool Population Explosion, Chess Tournament, Discipleship at Home 04.12.2023

Homeschool News: We talk about the upcoming chess tournament , NCHE day with the Hornets , and discuss an analysis of homeschool population growth by the Washington Post . Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Chap Bettis , author of The Disciple-Making Parent.

109 Online Homeschooling, Co-ops, Thrive! Speakers 27.11.2023

Homeschool News: Swan Lake field trip will take place in May, tickets are on sale now.  We discuss graduation and scholarship details.  Thrive! 2024 featured speakers have been announced.      Homeschool Conversations: Amanda and Matthew talk about the role of online education within homeschooling.  https://www.homeschoolplus.com/learn/research/exploring-homeschooling-movement   Homeschool Helps w...

108 Mental Health, Hornets Game, Submission 13.11.2023

Homeschool News: Thrive! registration page will be live by Tuesday November 14th, NCHE Day at the Hornets , update on the Romeikes family situation.     Homeschool Conversations: Brian Ray - How do we define homeschooling? How does it fit into all the new forms of education that are developing? Wisdom from the Word: Teach your kids when to submit. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Mental illness chall...

107 HSLDA Special Needs Help, Finding a Mentor, High School 06.11.2023

Homeschool News: Reminder for the upcoming Elf musical field trip on December 19th. What does it mean to be an NCHE member ?  How to get a free mentor session.   Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation Amanda had with Rachelle Matthew Summerville, team lead for special needs educational consultants from HSLDA . We discuss the assistance you can receive from their team and some of the...

106 Dr. Brian Ray, Homeschool Numbers and Trends, High School 30.10.2023

Homeschool News: We give you an inside look at some NCHE member benefits and remind you of the vendor application for the Thrive! Conference.  Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation Matthew had with Dr. Brian Ray from the National Home Education Research Institute . They discuss homeschooling trends in the last few years in light of the history of homeschooling in the US. Wisdom fro...

105 Hispanic Homeschool Families, Legislative Wins, High School 23.10.2023

Homeschool News: Legislative updates, holiday field trips , and GREENHOUSE magazine Homeschool Conversations: We continue our conversation with NCHE board member Jessica Frierson talking about how to take full advantage of the flexibility that comes with homeschooling. Luz Velasquez, one of our multicultural liaisons, talks with Karim Morato - Spanish coordinator for HSLDA. Wisdom from the Word: W...

104 Chess Workshop, Legislative Work, Conversations with Kids 16.10.2023

Homeschool News: We talk about Senate Bill 49 , the Parent’s Bill of Rights, that was passed this year and tell you about some fantastic opportunities: a free chess workshop , a field trip to the Lazy 5 Ranch , and the NCHE graduation ceremony and diploma. Homeschool Conversations: We listen to two conversations -- one with Jessica Frierson, one of our NCHE team members. She gives us a summary of...

103 What Is a Homeschooler?, Anne Miller (HEAV), Courageous Parenting 09.10.2023

Homeschool News: We encourage you to save the date for the Thrive! Conference, and it is time for vendors to apply to serve homeschoolers in the vendor hall. Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Anne Miller, the executive director of Home Educators Association of Virginia . Anne encourages parents in discipling and building relationships with their kids.  Wisdom from the Word: Matthew cont...

102 Legislative Update, Homeschool’s Global Impact, More Testing Misinformation 02.10.2023

Homeschool News: Legislative update and a field trip deadline. Homeschool Conversations: Matthew has a conversation with Pastor Chris Butler, who was a keynote speaker at the HSLDA national leaders conference. Chris is pastor of Chicago Embassy Church Network. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew encourages us to step up to the battles that God is calling homeschool parents to fight. Homeschool Helps wit...

101 Field Trips, More Misinformation on Testing, Increasing Productivity 25.09.2023

Homeschool News: We discuss two new field trip opportunities. Homeschool Conversations: We meet NCHE’s new region 4 liaison and hear some encouragement for those who are considering homeschooling.  Wisdom from the Word: Matthew talks about how to reduce stress and increase productivity. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her series on common misinformation about homeschooling. In this...

100 Helping Teens Develop Convictions, Handling Conflict, Misinformation on Testing 18.09.2023

Homeschool News: We discuss the deadline to sign up for a field trip this week and the opening of the Thrive! Vendor hall application. Homeschool Conversations: We listen to the rest of a conversation Matthew and Te’Essence had about developing convictions in our teens and enjoying the homeschooling process. Wisdom from the Word: We watch the last installment in a series on how to deal with confli...

99 Homeschool Mentorship, Balancing Structure and Flexibility 11.09.2023

Homeschool News: Dad’s retreat signup deadline.  We tell you how you can talk with NCHE mentors .      Homeschool Conversations: We talk about homeschool goals, and how to have structure and flexibility in your homeschool. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew brings us a good word. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her series on common misinformation about homeschooling. In this segment she...

98 Legislative Update, Managing Yourself, Academic Accreditation? 04.09.2023

Homeschool News: We give you an update on all the bills we’ve been watching this session that could affect homeschooling and let you know about a field trip this month to the Agape Center for Environmental Education. Homeschool Conversations: Listen to the final segment of the webinar Focus on the Ability : Homeschooling those with special needs and learning differences. This time Amanda and Linds...

97 Special Needs Scheduling and Environment, Misinformation about Graduation Requirements 28.08.2023

Homeschool News: We remind you of the Dad’s retreat coming up at the end of September. Homeschool Conversations: We show you one more portion of the Focus on the Ability webinar we recently recorded with Lyndsay Leiviska for parents of special needs and struggling learners. In this segment Amanda and Lyndsay focus on how to modify your schedule and learning environment to fit your students. Wisdom...

96 Shiny, Happy People, Modifications for Special Needs, Day/Time Legal Requirements 21.08.2023

Homeschool News: We remind you about the mom’s retreat coming up this fall and talk a little about the documentary Shiny, Happy People. Homeschool Conversations: We show you a portion of a webinar we recently recorded with Lyndsay Leiviska for parents of special needs and struggling learners. Main lessons and how to modify curriculum, socialization.    Wisdom from the Word with Matthew. Homeschool...

95 Homeschooling with Special Needs in NC, Homeschool Scheduling, Dads Retreat 14.08.2023

Homeschool News : Reminder for the Dads retreat at Camp Caraway. Homeschool Conversations: We show you a portion of a webinar with Lyndsay Leiviska for parents of special needs and struggling learners.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Getting started homeschooling, tips for scheduling. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew shares encouragement from Scripture. 

94 (Updated 8/8/23) New NC Homeschool Stats, Reluctant Homeschool Dad, How to Get Started 07.08.2023

Homeschool News: The division of non-public education has released the numbers of homeschool families for the 22-23 school year. We share those with you and discuss what they mean. We also remind you of the mom’s retreat coming up and tell you about the early bird deadline this week.  Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation Matthew had with Adam Lopez, who tells the story of how he t...

Coming Soon - Season 3 of The Homeschool Show 31.07.2023

Season 3 begins August 7! We give you a preview of the first episode of Season 3. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew shares an encouragement from 2 Cor 9:8 about relying on God's grace.

93 Season 2 Highlights, Simply Charlotte Mason, 1000 Hours Outside, Homeschool History 24.07.2023

Homeschool News: We continue our series on the history of the modern homeschool movement in NC. Homeschool Conversations: We have two conversations, one with Sonya Shafer, speaker, author, and founder of Simply Charlotte Mason ; and one with Ginny Yurich, founder of 1,000 Hours Outside. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: In this segment, Amanda explains her position as Helps Director with NCHE.

92 Season 2 Highlights, New Homeschool Bill, Rep. Jeff Zenger, Homeschooling High School 17.07.2023

Homeschool News: We give you an update on some legislation we are working on. *For updates since this recording visit our website www.nche.com/ap-and-psat-exams-for-homeschool-students/   Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a part of Matthew’s talk with Rep. Jeff Zenger . Homeschool Helps with Amanda: How to homeschool high school.

91 Season 2 Highlights, Gender Confusion, Dual Enrollment, Valuing Children 10.07.2023

Homeschool News: The Great Pandemic Baby Bump; Becoming a father shrinks your cerebrum Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation that Matthew had with Todd Wilson, founder of Familyman Ministries . They talk about what to do if your child is gender confused.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about dual enrollment for high school students .

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