Episode 7- Interview with Heather Oosterhuis
From Homeschool For The Win by Jose Lopez & Jeanette McBee
April 2, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 7
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Heather Oosterhuis discussing her homeschooling journey and insights.
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…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jose Lopez, Jeanette McBee
Guest: Heather Oosterhuis
Topics covered
- homeschooling
- faith
- curriculum
- community
- character building
- parenting
- teen preparation
Keywords
- homeschooling
- faith
- curriculum
- community
- character development
- parenting
- teen education
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Give Them Grace
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