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Homeschool Talks: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Homeschool

Homeschool Talks is an informative podcast about all things homeschooling. We feature exciting interviews with homeschoolers from all walks of life as well as leaders and influencers in the homeschool movement. Each episode is packed with practical tips, inspiring stories, and more.

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Update frequency
every 11 days
Average duration
42 minutes
Episodes
165
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Advocacy in Action | An Interview with Kevin Boden

Advocacy in Action | An Interview with Kevin Boden

Protecting homeschool freedom takes constant vigilance, strategic action, and strong relationships with lawmakers. In this episode of Homeschool Talks, HSLDA Attorney and Director of HSLDA Internatio…

00:36:11  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
Parenting, AI, and the Future of Homeschooling | An Interview with Andrew Pudewa

Parenting, AI, and the Future of Homeschooling | An Interview with Andrew Pudewa

Fresh off a trip to Puerto Rico, Andrew Pudewa (Founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing) shares stories from his time with local homeschoolers. Hosted by HSLDA President Jim Mason, they re…

00:39:54  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Victory for Indiana Homeschool Graduates | An Interview with Timothy Wesco

Victory for Indiana Homeschool Graduates | An Interview with Timothy Wesco

Representative Timothy Wesco, a homeschool graduate and Indiana state representative, tirelessly introduced his legislative proposal for 5 consecutive sessions. His bill? Explicitly recognize that a …

00:35:19  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
He Asked to Be Homeschooled—and Never Looked Back | An Interview with Darren Jones

He Asked to Be Homeschooled—and Never Looked Back | An Interview with Darren Jones

For Darren Jones (HSLDA Attorney), a single day of playing hooky from public school began as a spontaneous break but turned into a deep realization: there had to be a better way to learn, grow, and l…

00:49:01  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
Homeschooling in the Navy: From Navy Brass to Homeschool Class | An Admiral’s Journey

Homeschooling in the Navy: From Navy Brass to Homeschool Class | An Admiral’s Journey

What do submarines and science fair projects have in common? They both require strategy, patience, and a solid sense of humor. In our latest episode of Homeschool Talks, HSLDA President Jim Mason div…

00:41:19  |   Mon 26 May 2025
Homeschool Freedom: Victory in Wyoming, Threat in Illinois | An Interview with Will Estrada

Homeschool Freedom: Victory in Wyoming, Threat in Illinois | An Interview with Will Estrada

Will Estrada, Senior Counsel at HSLDA, shares his journey as a homeschool graduate and his ongoing work defending homeschool freedom nationwide. He and HSLDA President Jim Mason discuss recent legisl…

00:42:27  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Freedom Requires Vigilance | An Interview with Callie Chaplow

Freedom Requires Vigilance | An Interview with Callie Chaplow

Homeschool freedom came under threat in Virginia earlier this year, and hundreds of families quickly stepped up to defend it—proving that the price of freedom is constant vigilance. In this episode o…

00:42:54  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
Homeschooling at a Crossroads: Protecting Parental Rights | An Interview with Chris Butler and Abraham Hamilton

Homeschooling at a Crossroads: Protecting Parental Rights | An Interview with Chris Butler and Abraham Hamilton

Homeschool fathers and advocates, Chris Butler and Abraham Hamilton, share their perspectives on the role of government in education. Join them in this episode to explore the positive impact homescho…

00:52:11  |   Mon 07 Apr 2025
Redefining Success: The Blessings of Children | An Interview with Dr. Catherine Pakaluk

Redefining Success: The Blessings of Children | An Interview with Dr. Catherine Pakaluk

What does it mean to live a successful life? For the women featured in Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth, it means embracing the beauty and challenge of raising a large fa…

00:50:33  |   Mon 24 Mar 2025
How Homeschooling Strengthens Family Life | An Interview with Vince Loparo Jr.

How Homeschooling Strengthens Family Life | An Interview with Vince Loparo Jr.

Homeschooling can bring a broader vision for your family and deeper engagement with your community. Join Vince Loparo Jr. (homeschool dad) and Jim Mason (HSLDA President) in an encouraging conversati…

00:36:02  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
Endless possibilities: The Power of Homeschooling | An Interview with Kaitlyn Bajek

Endless possibilities: The Power of Homeschooling | An Interview with Kaitlyn Bajek

Homeschool graduate Kaitlyn Bajek shares her experience as a homeschool student. Enabled to pursue her passions, she started her own company! Now, she helps current and future homeschool families nav…

00:23:34  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
Transforming Communities Through Homeschooling | An Interview with Dr. Myles Werntz

Transforming Communities Through Homeschooling | An Interview with Dr. Myles Werntz

Homeschooling has the power to shape not just families, but entire communities. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Myles Wertz (associate professor of theology and director of Baptist Studie…

00:41:29  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
Unlocking a world of opportunities through homeschooling | An Interview with Grace Snell

Unlocking a world of opportunities through homeschooling | An Interview with Grace Snell

Homeschool graduate and World Magazine journalist Grace Snell believes homeschooling afforded her unique opportunities for community and exploration of her passions! Join Grace and Jeremiah Lorrig (H…

00:29:14  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
Passing the Torch of Wisdom | An Interview with Nicholas Ellis

Passing the Torch of Wisdom | An Interview with Nicholas Ellis

In an increasingly interconnected world, we risk losing touch with the roots of our local communities. We’ve traded face-to-face mentorship and the wisdom of our elders for fleeting digital interacti…

00:30:56  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
Homeschooling Changed Our View of Family | An Interview with Heidi St. John

Homeschooling Changed Our View of Family | An Interview with Heidi St. John

Homeschooling can start at any point in your child’s education. For Heidi St. John’s family, their journey started after noticing detrimental effects public school was having on sibling relationships…

00:43:03  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
Capitol Days in Tennessee | An Interview with Claiborne Thornton

Capitol Days in Tennessee | An Interview with Claiborne Thornton

Claiborne Thornton heard about homeschooling in the 80s. He has actively participated in homeschool advocacy in Tennessee, from being a homeschool dad to President of the Tennessee Home Education Ass…

00:52:18  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
Is Homeschooling a Bipartisan Issue? | An Interview with Tom Leonard

Is Homeschooling a Bipartisan Issue? | An Interview with Tom Leonard

Never assume that an individual is or isn’t an ally of homeschooling based on their political affiliation. Join Tom Leonard, attorney and former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, and …

00:34:44  |   Mon 18 Nov 2024
Changing Perspectives on Homeschooling | An Interview with Dr. Timberly Baker

Changing Perspectives on Homeschooling | An Interview with Dr. Timberly Baker

As homeschooling grows, so does the conversation about how education is defined. Join Dr. Timberly Baker (Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Arkansas State University) and Jim Mason, HS…

00:41:34  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
Conducting Homeschool Research | An Interview with Dr. Brian Ray

Conducting Homeschool Research | An Interview with Dr. Brian Ray

Dr. Brian Ray has been studying homeschooling before we even knew what to call it! Brian and Jim Mason (HSLDA President) discuss advocacy research, conflicting worldviews at play, and the importance …

00:54:46  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
Called to Lead | An Interview with Anne Miller

Called to Lead | An Interview with Anne Miller

Homeschool moms juggle many different roles, and Anne Miller is no exception! But for her, one of those roles led to becoming a key advocate for homeschooling in her state. Join Anne Miller, Executiv…

00:56:18  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
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