The California Homeschool Podcast

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 homeschooling actually looks like in Cal...

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 for this work is contagious, and her...

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 Lasch, Staci shares the practical stra...

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 of having a family engaged in full...

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 with CHEA to defend homeschool fre...

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 confidence during seasons of uncertainty.

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 homeschool mom of four (with two alrea...

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 growing pains and needed changes, escape ...

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 Bless shares her personal homeschool jo...

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?

Join Angela Lasch as she sits down w...

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.

Perfect for first-year homeschoolers, fam...

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. Vicki is passionate about raising a go...

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 journey.

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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/

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