In this episode, Nathan from Family Protection Ministries unpacks current legislation in California that could impact homeschool freedom and parental rights. He highlights how this season—often called “Hell Month”—brings a surge of bills, some of which increase government oversight in education, curriculum, and family decision-making.

Nathan stresses the importance of staying informed and engaged, encouraging listeners to track legislation, contact their representatives, and take part in advocacy efforts to protect their rights.

Alongside the legislative updates, he offers a faith-based perspective rooted in Psalm 3, reminding listeners to trust in God’s sovereignty and remain confident and steadfast in challenging times.

Questions about Advocacy? Contact Jennifer Avila at jennifer@fpmca.org

Capitol Day 2027:

https://fpmca.org/event/capitol-day-2027/

Homeschool Freedom Day 2026:

https://fpmca.org/event/hfd2026-reagan-library/

Bill Tracker:

https://fpmca.org/advocacy/bill-tracker/

Advocacy Information Page:

https://fpmca.org/advocacy/

FPM Website:

fpmca.org

In this episode, we explore jurisdiction—the biblical idea that authority is given by God, limited, and assigned to specific spheres like the family and civil government. When those lines are clear, freedom is protected. When they are blurred, power begins to drift—usually toward the state.

We cover:

• Why the family is the primary sphere of education
• Why education is never neutral
• The proper role of government
• How authority expands when boundaries are unclear

We also apply this framework to current California legislation:

• AB 2092 (Early Childhood Integrated Data System)
• SB 1188 (JROTC access for homeschool students)
• Broader concerns with ESAs and early schooling mandates

Some of these policies may seem reasonable—but the deeper question is not just what works, but who has authority.

Because freedom is rarely lost all at once… it erodes one step at a time.

FPM Website:

fpmca.org

This episode opens with a discussion on Cesar Chavez, acknowledging his advocacy for farm workers while also examining concerns about his leadership and encouraging Christians to evaluate public figures with discernment rather than blind admiration.

Nathan then shifts to California bill AB 1631, arguing strongly against mandatory kindergarten. The episode challenges the idea that earlier schooling leads to better outcomes, pointing to developmental concerns, the lack of clear academic benefits, and the difference between learning and forced attendance. It emphasizes that children develop at different rates and critiques a one-size-fits-all system.

At its core, the episode argues that early education decisions should remain with parents, not the state, warning that mandatory schooling at a younger age shifts authority away from families and prioritizes compliance over what is actually best for children.

Current Mandatory School Age:

https://fpmca.org/homeschool-law/required-school-age/

Early Childhood Education Research:

https://fpmca.org/ecestudy/

FPM's Founder on Early Childhood Education:

https://fpmca.org/potential-danger-for-all-boys-new-evidence/

FPM Website:

fpmca.org