2026 Convention Mom and Dad Panels
Homeschool Dads: A United Front
With Nick Freitas, Renton Rathbun, and Danny Huerta
Culture has a lot to say about fathers—and much of it is unhelpful. In popular culture, Dad is often portrayed as peripheral: busy, unsure where he fits, and unsure how to lead well amid real-life demands.
But the truth is simpler—and weightier. Fathers matter. Deeply.
Join this panel of seasoned dads for an honest conversation about what it looks like to be meaningfully involved in your child’s education, your marriage, and your family’s spiritual life. What does leadership look like when you’re stretched thin? How do you move from occasional involvement to lasting influence? And how can dads and moms operate as a true team?
You’ll hear practical insight, real-life perspective, and encouragement grounded in both experience and conviction—followed by an open Q&A where you can ask the questions that matter most to your family.
The Mom Connection:
Encouragement for the Journey
with Francesca Battistelli and Kate Battistelli
Some days, homeschooling feels less like a calling and more like a question mark.
Am I doing enough?
Am I getting this right?
What does this child actually need from me?
Join Kate and Francesca Battistelli for a warm, honest conversation designed to encourage your heart and steady your footing. Together, they’ll explore what it looks like to raise children as individuals—recognizing their unique gifts, nurturing their strengths, and letting go of the pressure to make every child fit the same mold. You’ll be reminded that your presence matters more than perfection—and that the daily, often unseen work you’re doing is shaping something lasting. Come be refreshed, refocused, and reconnected to the why behind what you do—then stay for a Q&A where you can ask your own questions and hear from others walking the same road.
