Action4Canada Empower Hour Wednesday August 12, 2026. Zoom doors open at 4:25pm PST/7:25pm EST. Empower Hour guest segment 4:30pm PST/7:30pm EST. Be sure to Register in advance and invite others.

In this timely Empower Hour, Action4Canada’s Homeschool Lead, Doris Livingstone, is joined by Duane and Jilene Hay to explain why they believe homeschooling is the best and safest choice for raising confident, well-rounded, and resilient children.

As another school year approaches, many parents are wrestling with one of the most important decisions they will ever make: Who will shape the hearts, minds, values, and worldview of their children? With increasing concerns over ideological influences in many classrooms, growing government intrusion into education, and policies that often undermine parental authority, more families are considering homeschooling as the best option.

For the past twelve years, while operating a successful home business, Duane and Jilene have faithfully homeschooled their four children and will continue through graduation. They will share the convictions that led them to homeschool, the challenges they overcame, and the many blessings they have experienced along the way. Together, they will discuss how homeschooling enables parents to tailor each child’s education to their unique learning style while cultivating strong character, a Biblical worldview, a healthy work ethic, critical thinking skills, meaningful friendships, and close family relationships. They will also address common concerns surrounding socialization, special needs, single-parent homeschooling, post-secondary preparation, overcoming fatigue, and the indispensable role both mothers and fathers play in their children’s education.

If you have ever wondered whether homeschooling is possible for your family, this conversation is for you. Our prayer is that it will encourage and equip parents to thoughtfully consider the lifelong impact of their educational choices and take whatever steps are necessary to provide their children with an education that reflects their family’s values and convictions. Below, you’ll find trusted resources, practical guidance, support networks, and information to help you confidently begin—or continue—your homeschooling journey.