Hopefully you read yesterday’s post about our BIG ⭐ HUGE ⭐ EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT regarding the exciting changes we’re making to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast in 2025! If you didn’t, check your inbox. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Just since last night, we’ve received many positive responses and it seems that you, our listeners, are as excited as we are! This is how Tricia responded to our email: “What a great idea! I know your community and other homeschoolers who find you will continue to be greatly blessed and encouraged.” Last week on the podcast, in addition to making our Big Huge Exciting Announcement, Aby and I also took a look back at the…
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I know most of you were busy celebrating Thanksgiving last week with your loved ones, so you may have missed Thursday’s episode in which Aby and I made this BIG ⭐ HUGE ⭐ EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! If you haven’t heard it yet, you can listen to it by clicking below. ⭐ BIG ⭐ HUGE ⭐ EXCITING ⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT If you don’t have time to listen to the podcast, I suppose I can let you in on the BIG ⭐ HUGE ⭐ EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT here… But first, a little backstory…back in May of this year, the Lord put it on my heart to take a step back from hosting the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast full time. It was…
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Curious about how to homeschool with a focus on faith and flexibility? Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella share their homeschool strategies for the 2024/2025 school year. Learn about their curriculum choices, balancing academics with spiritual growth, and the importance of leaving a legacy of faith. From customizable planners to the heart of education, discover how they navigate curriculum choices, emphasize a biblical worldview, and foster a deep relationship with Jesus. Watch now for valuable insights and encouragement for your homeschool journey! This is the perfect guide for homeschooling parents looking to make this school year meaningful and memorable. Recommended Resources: Yvette’s Picks: Mother Culture: For a Happy Homeschool, by Karen…
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I received a simple but important email today. A podcast listener wrote to ask, “What are your views on Common Core and curriculum?“ It’s been a while since we’ve addressed Common Core on the blog, so here was my answer to her. We are strongly opposed to Common Core (the Common Core State Standards Initiative) and most Common Core-aligned curriculum. We have spent a considerable amount of time discussing the topic on the the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast and the Thinking Dad, and we touched on it in our documentary, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution. I have included a couple of videos on the topic below. Briefly, our concerns about Common Core…
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To date, we’ve recorded almost 800 episodes of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. In that time, we’ve seen a few often-recurring themes discussed. Without a doubt, “freedom” is at the top of the list. Homeschooling brings and expands FREEDOM for families. We are free to teach to our children’s strengths and passions. We are free to teach the subjects we want, from the books we want to use, at the times we want, wherever we want. Most importantly, we are free to teach our children the TRUTH according to God’s Word. Homeschooling and freedom go hand in hand. That fact is TERRIFYING to many. Some form of the question “what about parents…
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A Conversation with Dr. Jeff Myers, of Summit Ministries In a world filled with conflicting worldviews and societal pressures, parents are faced with the critical challenge of raising children who possess an unshakeable faith and a biblical worldview. As Yvette Hampton and Dr. Jeff Myers, of Summit Ministries, discussed on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, the task of nurturing the hearts and minds of the rising generation is more complex than ever before. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the key insights and strategies for raising a generation of leaders shared by Dr. Myers, drawing inspiration from his wealth of knowledge and experience in working with teens and young adults.…
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Finding the balance between daily responsibilities and personal spiritual nourishment can be challenging, but it’s a journey that many believers can relate to. In a recent discussion on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Naomi Vacaro sat down with host, Yvette Hampton to share some profound insights into the power of daily quiet time and the significance of nurturing a biblical worldview. Drawing from her personal experiences as a homeschooled missionary kid in Mongolia, Naomi highlighted the transformative impact of merging faith and education, shedding light on the importance of prioritizing time with God. Emphasizing the benefits of abiding with God through the study of his Word and prayer, Naomi’s perspective stands…
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As a new year begins, many of us find ourselves contemplating resolutions and seeking guidance for the year ahead. In a powerful conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, host Yvette Hampton welcomes Heidi St. John to discuss New Year’s resolutions, the importance of faith, and the role of parents in shaping the next generation. In this post, we dive into the insightful conversation, highlighting key takeaways and Heidi’s thought-provoking advice that will inspire and encourage you on your own resolution journey. Recognizing God’s Plan and Trusting Him: Is our nation overdue for judgement? Heidi St. John believes that our nation has tested God’s mercy for too long, and is now…
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🎉 A Million Thanks! 🚀 Actually, 1,008,762 thanks, give or take a few… Last week I started getting “Memories” from seven years ago in my Facebook feed. You see, we started filming for Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution in December of 2016, so we were posting a lot at that time. God has done SO MUCH in the past seven years. We had no idea what he was doing (let alone what we were doing) when we started. We had no idea how long it would take to release the film, no idea that the film would lead to podcasts, conferences, and an enduring ministry to homeschool families. We had no idea where we…
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“Everything kept coming back to worldview.” – Dr. George Barna What does it take to raise “spiritual champions” – children who are grounded in a Biblical worldview and grow into faithful, bold, unwavering Christian adults? Dr. George Barna’s extensive research, which encompassed over 200 national studies, led him to a resounding conclusion – everything comes back to worldview. “I think it’s incumbent upon us to crack the code on worldview because if we don’t, we will continue to stumble in the dark.” – Dr. George Barna In a thought-provoking discussion on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton sat down with Dr. Barna to discuss his findings and share the lessons…
