Episode 7- Interview with Heather Oosterhuis

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 Times00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling Journeys02:12 Homeschool for the WIN Check-In04:46 Heather’s Homeschool Journey08:11 Intentional Parenting in Homeschooling10:43 Choosing the Right Curriculum13:35 Preparing Teens for the Future19:38 Practical Steps for High School Homeschooling23:12 Building Community in Homeschooling27:22 Heart Training and Character Development34:23 What Matters Most in HomeschoolingResources MentionedShepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd TrippGive Them Grace by Elyse FitzpatrickLearn 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-introAlveary:https://alveary.orgThe Great Recognition painting:https://www.riverbendpress.com/shop/p/great-recogniConnect With Us https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588298843244&rdid=dU2Dol9ak3TVJOx8#Email: [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, share it with another homeschool family and subscribe to Homeschool for the WIN so you don’t miss future conversations about homeschooling, education policy, and preparing students for what comes next.