The Frontline
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms of attacks on these freedoms.
Episode 24: Bills Moving Towards the Finish Line, The Washington Post Attacks Homeschooling

This week on the Frontline, Nathan Pierce discusses some bills that FPM is fighting in the Legislature that target parental rights and religious liberty. SB 407 and AB 1057 each violate the parental responsibility to raise their children separately from the control of the state. SB 407 goes beyond just that to force religious people looking to become foster parents to violate their convictions. You can learn more about FPM and our work in the Legislature by visiting our website at https://fpmca.org
Episode 23: Bills On The Floor, HFD Review, and Our Government Class

This week, Nathan gives an update on some bills that threaten parental independence and duties. These bills are on the Floor of their house of origin for a vote to move forward. Nathan will also give a summary of our first Southern California Homeschool Freedom Day that happened this last weekend. You can also learn more about the government and economics class that FPM is offering both in-person and online this coming fall semester.
Episode 22: Deadlines Could Mean Dead Bills

In this episode, Nathan will give you the latest on many of the most dangerous bills that FPM is tracking as they move from policy committees to their fiscal committees. Each stop on the way to a bill becoming law is an opportunity for bad legislation to "die".
Please be in prayer for FPM and our partners as we work in Sacramento during this incredibly busy time in the Legislature. Your support makes our work possible.
Episode 21: Whose Job is it to Parent Your Children?

In this episode of the Frontline, Nathan discusses some other bills that we are facing in the Legislature this session. These bills all lead to the same dangerous place: replacing the authority and care of a parent with the rule of the state government. These bills all erode the ordained spheres of authority and must be opposed.Please join FPM in opposing these bills by supporting us and getting involved by visiting our website at www.fpmca.org.
Episode 20: You Are the Counterweight!

In this week's episode of the Frontline, Nathan discusses the balance between citizen and government power, and how imbalance between these powers will lead to violations of fundamental freedoms. To learn more about this balance, read our full article at https://fpmca.org/2010/03/05/the-counterweight/ For more information about Homeschool Freedom Day and to register for the event, visit https://fpmca.org/hfd2023/
Episode 19: The Erosion of the Family

In this episode, Nathan discusses some bills that FPM is opposing that are not specifically homeschool-related, but are instead attacks on the family unit and its ordained authority. For more information, visit our website at https://fpmca.org/affirmingcare/
FPM is dealing with an overwhelming number of dangerous bills. Your support through donations and prayer are vital to our survival. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today on our website at https://fpmca.org/donate/
To find your legislator and learn how to advocate for your freedoms, visit https://fpmca.org/myrep/
Episode 18: AB 659 and How the California Education System Works

In this week's episode of the Frontline, Nathan goes over some of the major issues with AB 659, and how that relates to the legal structure of the California education system as a whole. You can learn more about the legal structure of California's education system, and how flexible each option is by visiting https://fpmca.org/publicprivateedchart/
Episode 17: Understanding Spheres of Authority and Legislative Updates

This week on the Frontline, Nathan and Drew discuss the latest on some of the bills that FPM has been working on, including AB 249, SB 767, and AB 659. They also discuss the Biblical understanding of the separation of authorities among the family, the civil government, and the church, and how bills that FPM fights every year affect those spheres of authority.
To read FPM's full article on jurisdictions of authority and their role in our work, visit www.fpmca.org/authority.
Episode 16: Homeschool Freedom Day and Praying for Spiritual Maturity

This week, Nathan gives a quick legislative update on a few other bills that FPM has been working on as well as a summary of the most important legislative deadlines to watch. Nathan also discusses which committees a bill must go to, depending on whether or not it will create a cost for the state, and when a bill must pass through its committees. April is an incredibly busy month for the Legislature, and consequentially an incredibly busy month for FPM. Please be praying for us during this incredibly busy time.
Along with the updates, FPM is...
Episode 15: Legislative Update & Praying for the Salvation of Leaders

This week on the Frontline, Nathan discusses some of the other top-priority bills that FPM is fighting in the Legislature. The bills that Nathan discusses today are as follows: AB 262, relating to children's camps, would make it nearly impossible to operate a children's day camp, including many homeschool co-op events, AB 659, which would put in place a state policy of HPV immunization by the 8th grade for all public and private students, and AB 767, which would make kindergarten mandatory for all public school students. This version of the bill exempts private schools because of amendment language previously added by request...
Episode 14: Legislative Victory News, and Praying For Political Leaders

In this episode of the Frontline, Nathan and Drew discuss a legislative victory for homeschool freedoms. SB 249 would have opened up private home schools to invasive inspections and potentially massive expenses for water systems until FPM was able to work with the author to exempt private schools entirely from the bill's requirements. Following this victory news, join Nathan and Pastor Frank Erb for a discussion on why we pray for our leaders, an excerpt from an interview with Pastor Frank Erb about his work and how we can take part in it. Join Nathan every week to hear the latest...
Episode 13: More Dangerous Bills

This week, Nathan goes through a number of other dangerous bills that we are currently fighting. These bills relate to a wide range of topics including parental rights, private and home school freedoms and medical freedom. Please join us in opposing these dangerous bills by supporting us and by contacting your legislators to begin a relationship with them and to voice your opposition.
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms...
Episode 12: Praying for Our Leaders In the Midst of Dangerous Legislation

This week, Nathan gives an overview of some of the most concerning bills we are dealing with at this time in the Legislative Session. The impact of these bills range from violating family and parental rights to threatening homeschool independence and freedom. Please pray for and consider contacting your legislators as they consider these major bills.
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms of attacks on these freedoms.
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Episode 11: Interview with Brian Ray

This week, Nathan is joined by Dr. Brian Ray, Founder and President of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI). NHERI has provided many studies showing the effective methods and results of homeschooling, both in California and nationwide. This research is vital to provide families and legislators concrete evidence of the effectiveness of homeschooling.
NHERI
Advocacy From Home
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Episode 10: Concerning Bills and the Need for Homeschool Advocacy

The California Legislature has introduced over 2,000 bills since the first week of December, and there are many attacks on homeschool freedoms that have arisen. Nathan and Drew discuss some of the most concerning bills for homeschool and family freedoms, as well as how you can get involved in the fight for homeschool freedoms. Follow the links below for more information about FPM’s Advocacy From Home program:
Advocacy From Home
"On Whose Authority?" Article
Interview With a Homeschool Advocate
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Episode 9: Interview With a Homeschool Advocate

This week, Nathan is joined by Jennifer, one of the many amazing homeschool advocates here in California! Jennifer has been incredibly active in her district and in the Capitol. She has met with multiple legislators and made some amazing connections through her advocacy. Follow the links below for more information about FPM’s Advocacy From Home program:
Advocacy From Home
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Episode 8: Legislative Update and CHSPE Changes

In this episode, Nathan breaks down the latest on legislation that FPM is working on behind the scenes within the legislature. Nathan also discusses the recently announced changes to the California CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Exam) program. Please be praying for FPM as we continue to sort through the myriad of legislation being moved through the State Capitol.
CHSPE Article
CHSPE Website
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Special Episode: Advocacy From Home and District Office Visits

In this special episode, Nathan and Drew talk about FPM's Advocacy From Home program. They also discuss the importance of making connections on a local level with your State Representatives, and how you and your family can accomplish this through a visit to your local district office. Follow the links below for more information:
Capitol Day 2024
Advocacy From Home
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms...
Episode 7: Capitol Day in Review

Join Nathan and Drew as they recap Capitol Day 2023 and look ahead to 2024's Capitol Day. Thank you to everyone that attended FPM's Capitol Day, and please consider applying for FPM's 2024 Capitol Day at the link below.
Capitol Day 2024
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms of attacks on these freedoms.
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Episode 6: 2022 in Review and Capitol Day Speakers

This week, Nathan and Drew discuss the developments over the past year and all the ways that your support of FPM has made these milestones possible. Please pray for FPM and your legislators, and consider setting up a meeting with your legislator in your local district office. Follow the links below for more information:
Capitol Day
8 Ways Your Support Made an Impact
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Episode 5: The Coming Legislative Wave

This week, Nathan and Drew discuss the coming wave of legislation that will begin in early January. Keep an eye on your calendar for the important legislative deadlines that are coming soon! Please pray for FPM and your legislators, and consider setting up a meeting with your legislator in your local district office. Follow the links below for more information:
Capitol Day
The Life Cycle of Legislation
CA Legislative database
CHEA Facebook page
CHEA Leadership Dinner
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Episode 4: Legislative Session News and Predictions

This week, Nathan and Drew discuss the latest developments in the California Capitol. The legislature has reconvened, and legislation has begun to move through the houses. Please pray for FPM and your legislators, and consider setting up a meeting with your legislator in your local district office. Follow the links below for more information:
Capitol Day
Advocacy From Home
CA Legislative database
CHEA Facebook page
Assembly Oath of Office
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Episode 3: Respect for Marriage Act and the New Legislative Session

Join Nathan and Drew to discuss the implications and impacts that the Respect for Marriage Act will have on religious liberty, and by extension, homeschool freedoms. We will also look ahead to the next Legislative Session that begins at noon on Monday, December 5th.
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms of attacks on these freedoms.
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Special Episode: Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from Family Protection Ministries! We hope this holiday is an opportunity to reflect on the many blessings that we enjoy. We thank God for your support and work with this ministry.
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms of attacks on these freedoms.
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Episode 2: SB 866 and the Battle Over Medical Freedom

In this episode, Nathan and Drew walk through the entire battle over SB 866 and detail the impact that it would have had on families in California.
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms of attacks on these freedoms.
For more information about Family Protection Ministries, visit our website at www.fpmca.org, and check out the video podcast on our YouTube channel.
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Episode 1: Midterm Election Review

This week, Nathan and Drew discuss the results of the 2022 Midterm Elections, and what it means going forward for California politics.
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms of attacks on these freedoms.
For more information about Family Protection Ministries, visit our website at www.fpmca.org, and check out the video podcast on our YouTube channel.
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Episode 0: Welcome to the Frontline

Family Protection Ministries is launching a podcast!
Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms of attacks on these freedoms.
For more information about Family Protection Ministries, visit our website at www.fpmca.org, and check out the video podcast on our YouTube channel.
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