Chattin' With CHAP

Today Ginger chats with Rep. Tom Jones about Pennsylvania and how we can preserve the vital and important Keystone state. Their conversation meanders all around, encompassing many questions including: What is a republic?, How to we preserve it?, and What is the role of the regular person in maintaining this amazing state with which God blessed all of us through William Penn? Join Ginger and Tom for a dallop of history and a dunking of civics in this enlightening episode.

Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-e...

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join this energetic conversation as Ro and former homeschooler and Mandarin teacher Rudi Laoshi explore the benefits of learning Mandarin. We’ll unpack why it matters, how it supports cognitive growth and global readiness, and simple ways to begin integrating it into your child’s learning journey. Whether you’re just curious or already teaching Mandarin at home, you’ll leave encouraged, equipped, and inspired.

Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys.

CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join Ginger & Ro as they unpack everything from this year's homeschool convention! From inspiring keynote sessions and meaningful conversations with fellow homeschool families to exciting curriculum discoveries and emerging trends, we're sharing our biggest takeaways and favorite moments.

Whether you attended the convention or couldn't make it this year, you'll come away with fresh inspiration, helpful resources, and a glimpse into what's happening across the homeschool community.

Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-e...

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join Ginger as she reviews summertime deadlines for end-of-year evaluation paperwork and new school year filing. You don't want to miss these important insights as you wrap up your school year and prepare for the next.

Looking for the sample objectives Ginger mentioned in this video? Access them and so much more at https://homeschoolpennsylvania.org/index.php/knowledgebase/objectives/

Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today Ginger and Sara reflect on Romans 12:12, this year's convention theme. Life is full of opportunities to Rejoice in Hope, Be Patient in Affliction, and Persistent in Prayer. Homeschooling is not for the faint of heart, but there is a whole community of homeschoolers out there just waiting to support you in your journey! Listen in for encouragement, a touch of "I'm not the only one!", and directions on how to connect with those who can lift you up through this season and on to the next.

Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Learn more about the CHAP Convention at https://conv.chaponline.com/

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join Sara as she brings you the last Convention Corner 2026. We are ONE WEEK AWAY from Convention and feeling excited! Check out these last minute reminders about the Used Curriculum Sale, volunteering opportunities, and registration at the door. We hope to see you there!

Learn more at https://conv.chaponline.com/

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

What is thrift schooling? What about homesteading?

Join Ro as she talks to Heather Vogler, a thrift schooling homesteading mom with a heart for sharing her experiences and teaching others to thrive. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting to explore, this discussion is packed with real-life insights, practical ideas, and encouragement. We talk about how to create a rich learning environment without breaking the bank and about how homesteading can become both a classroom and a calling. Plus, we tackle ways to build income streams, create flexible work options, and support your family. If you're passionate about homeschooling on a budget or learning to intentionally steward your resources, this episode will inspire and energize you. You can learn more about Heather Vogler, including tips and resources for thrift schooling, at her blog: https://www.thriftschooling.com/For more information about the CHAP Convention and to register, go to https://conv.chaponline.com/Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994. Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.comGot PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join Sara as she brings you Convention Corner 2026 episode #9! Convention is almost here, and in this episode Sara shares important reminders. Check it out and get excited about all the awesome opportunities to learn and connect at this year's Convention!

Want to know more about Convention? https://conv.chaponline.com/

Register for Convention at https://brushfire.com/chaponline/2026convention/610682

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today's convention corner is all about the Used Curriculum Sale! This is one of the most popular parts of the CHAP convention each year. Tune in for information on how to be a seller and what the schedule will be for buyers (volunteers get first dibs!).

For more information and to register for the convention, go to: https://conv.chaponline.com/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today Ginger has chats with special friends from the homeschool leadership community, Dr. Roger and Jan Smith. Roger and Jan will be speaking at the CHAP convention in June, focusing on their passion of marriage and parenting. Listen in to their deeply heart-felt message for the homeschool family, including dads: the all-important glue of the homeschool family.

For more information and to register for convention, go to https://conv.chaponline.com/

Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/