Homeschool Talks: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Homeschool

With state legislatures in session, HSLDA’s legislative season is in full swing! It’s all-hands-on-deck to preserve homeschool freedom, but what exactly does that look like? Scott Woodruff (HSLDA Di…

Chris Butler is a homeschool dad, pastor, and advocate. Having run in the primaries in the 1st congressional district of Illinois, Chris understands the power of being a parent in society and advoca…

Being a parent requires a lot of different “hats” to wear, but never underestimate yourself and the variety of skills you can learn to accommodate for your child’s needs! In this episode, join Vicki …

From the Netherlands to Germany, from Alaska to Virginia, Kevin Boden and his family have homeschooled across the globe. Join Jim Mason (HSLDA President) for a thoughtful conversation with Kevin, HS…

Sometimes school officials don’t understand the homeschool law in their state, misinterpret the meaning, or intentionally try to overreach their authority—as was recently the case in a Kentucky scho…

No matter what time of year it is—early January, spring cleaning season, or the start of the school year—there are only 24 hours in a day. With so little time and so much to do, discouragement can s…

Homeschool Talks has reached its 100th episode! To celebrate, Daniel Heffington (of HSLDA’s Generation Joshua) is interviewing your host, HSLDA President Jim Mason. Join this entertaining and encou…

As parents, we want to have a close relationship with our kids and raise them to be independent and to do what’s right. But somewhere along the way, we may find ourselves in a struggle for control. S…

When you homeschool, your family naturally spends more time together. And, more time together means more opportunities for conflict. But according to Dr. Steve Duvall (HSLDA Research Director), homes…

It all started with an old DV camera and CGI lightsabers. As a kid, Jake Bartlett’s parents were excited about his interests and encouraged him in his desire to learn motion design and videography. N…

Learning starts with curiosity and a sense of wonder. Approaching new things with a beginner’s mindset piques your interest and sparks your enthusiasm. Join this conversation between Jim Mason (HSLDA…

Homeschool graduate Ben Porteous was a student at Harvard University when Harvard Magazine published an article calling for a ban on homeschooling—a shocking idea from a school that has historically …

Handling animosity with a cool head can be extremely challenging—but it can also provide the opportunity for powerful change. Join Jim Mason (HSLDA President) and Claire Hungar, a homeschool graduate…

What is virtue, and why is it important? Join Jim Mason (HSLDA President) and Mike Schutt (Worldview Academy Executive Director) as they tackle difficult questions about foundational topics. They dis…

What makes a good story? And what role does storytelling play in journalism? In this episode, HSLDA President Jim Mason talks with Dr. Les Sillars (Patrick Henry College Professor of Journalism) and …

When your family encounters difficult mental and emotional hurdles, homeschooling can give you the flexibility to step back and recalibrate. Join Sandra Kim (HSLDA Media Relations Director) and Carla…

Are you a homeschool dad looking for encouragement and support? Join HSLDA President Jim Mason and blogger Robert Macias as they discuss homeschooling from a dad’s perspective. Robert shares some of …

Are you thinking about switching from public school to homeschooling? How do you know if homeschooling is a good fit for your family? Join Sandra Kim (HSLDA Media Relations Manager) and Kristy Horner…

Imagine you are the President of the United States embroiled in a stand-off with a rival global superpower. What would you do? In this episode of Homeschool Talks, Jim Mason (HSLDA President) and Joe…

Are you looking for a substantive and comprehensive economics course for your homeschooled high school student? Join HSLDA President Jim Mason in a conversation with economist, writer, and educator D…