Episode 7- Interview with Heather Oosterhuis
Homeschool For The Win · Jose Lopez & Jeanette McBee
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Show Notes
In this episode of Homeschool for the WIN, Jose Lopez and Jeanette McBee welcome homeschool veteran Heather Oosterhuis for an honest and encouraging conversation about homeschooling with faith, intention, and flexibility. Heather shares her personal homeschooling journey, how her reasons for homeschooling deepened over time, and what she has learned about curriculum, community, character building, and preparing teens for what comes after high school.
The conversation explores how homeschooling is not simply an academic model, but an extension of parenting. Heather offers practical wisdom on choosing curriculum based on your educational philosophy, building a rich and healthy community, embracing the reality of educational gaps, and trusting the Lord throughout the process. This episode is a reminder that homeschooling does not have to look perfect to be meaningful, fruitful, and deeply faithful.
Chapter Times
- 00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling Journeys
- 02:12 Homeschool for the WIN Check-In
- 04:46 Heather’s Homeschool Journey
- 08:11 Intentional Parenting in Homeschooling
- 10:43 Choosing the Right Curriculum
- 13:35 Preparing Teens for the Future
- 19:38 Practical Steps for High School Homeschooling
- 23:12 Building Community in Homeschooling
- 27:22 Heart Training and Character Development
- 34:23 What Matters Most in Homeschooling
Resources Mentioned
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Learn your homeschool style or philosophy:
https://simplycharlottemason.com/five-homeschooling-styles/
Charlotte Mason and her six volumes, plus free access to her books: https://www.amblesideonline.org/cm-intro
Alveary:https://alveary.org
The Great Recognition painting:
https://www.riverbendpress.com/shop/p/great-recogni
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