In this episode, Nathan from Family Protection Ministries breaks down several major issues unfolding in California and beyond.

We discuss:

• The growing push to return California state employees to in-person work
• Union resistance to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office policies
• Concerns about government efficiency and accountability
• Legislative and cultural trends impacting families and education
• Exciting updates about the upcoming Homeschool Freedom Day event at the Reagan Library

Nathan also shares a fascinating piece of American history: the original instruction letter given to Paul Revere before his midnight ride will be on display during the Reagan Library’s America 250 celebration exhibit.

📍 Homeschool Freedom Day takes place September 12, 2026, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and includes access to the library and special exhibits.

If you care about faith, family, education, liberty, and what’s happening in California government, this episode is for you.

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Newsom Bringing Back the Workers:

https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article315739400.html?tbref=hp

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Nathan Pierce opens by reading from Book of Psalms and talks about how people can feel overwhelmed by politics and culture, but says Christians should remember that God is still faithful even during difficult times.

The first major topic is a homeschooling bill in Connecticut. Nathan explains that the bill would increase restrictions on homeschool families and require background checks for parents who homeschool. He says the bill has already passed both houses of the Connecticut legislature and is now waiting for the governor’s decision. He encourages listeners to pray that the governor vetoes it because he sees it as harmful to parental rights and homeschool freedom.

The second half focuses on education legislation in California. Nathan discusses:

• a proposal to make JROTC programs more accessible to homeschool and private school students
• past efforts that allowed homeschool parents to provide driver’s education for their own kids
• changes that made it easier for homeschool students to get work permits without public school approval
• ongoing problems homeschool graduates face when applying to police or fire academies because California law often requires diplomas from accredited schools

He argues that many homeschool students are fully qualified but get blocked by outdated rules. He also briefly mentions concern over a California kindergarten bill that would limit some parents’ ability to delay institutional schooling.

Connecticut Homeschool Bills:

https://fpmca.org/what-california-stopped-in-2018-is-back-and-advancing-across-the-country/

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In this episode, the host dives into a growing trend of legislation across multiple states that could have major implications for families—especially those who homeschool.

The discussion focuses on several proposed bills that, while not yet in California, may soon make their way there. These bills are framed as potential threats to homeschool freedom, parental rights, and educational independence.

🔍 Key points covered:

• What these out-of-state bills actually propose
• How similar policies could impact California residents
• Why the host believes these changes could limit parental control over education
• The broader pattern of legislation spreading from state to state

Find Your Representative:

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