• 2024 Back to School: Homeschool Curriculum Picks!

    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…

  • When “Freedom” Goes Too Far…

    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…

  • Hope is Alive: Winning the Fight to Save our Families and our Nation

    “No matter what happens in American politically… our job is to serve God and serve our fellow man, regardless of those outer circumstances.” Rick Green Yvette Hampton recently sat down for a thought-provoking conversation with “America’s Constitution Coach” Rick Green, which challenges common misconceptions surrounding Christians’ role in society, advocating for active engagement in the civic process, from the local level to the federal level. With thought-provoking insights and a passion for preserving liberty, Rick’s words resonate deeply, offering hope and inspiration for families who want to preserve our republic. A Critical Misunderstanding: One of the key mistakes that many citizens believe is that that Christians should stay out of…

  • Moms on a Mission

    Yvette Hampton joined the Moms on a Mission Podcast to expose myths of homeschooling and explains the dire need for our children to be indoctrinated with the truth of Jesus and a Godly worldview instead of the anti-God agenda of the public school system along with some private schools. Watch the interview on Rumble. Listen to the interview on Apple Podcasts or search for Moms on a Mission on your favorite podcast app. In the interview she shares how she and her husband did not have children for the first 11 years of their marriage and they knew when they did, they definitely did not want to homeschool them. But,…

  • Rediscovering the Power of Family in Education

    Recently on the Schoolhouse Rocked podcast, host Yvette Hampton had an enlightening conversation with Alex Newman and Leigh Bortins on the Declaration of Educational Independence, and about the urgent need to redefine education in America. This thought-provoking interview discusses the reasons behind the growing recognition that the current public school system is failing our children and proposes an alternative approach rooted in the fundamental principles of family government. Recognizing the Problem: As the communication delved into the issue of government involvement in education, both Newman and Bortins stressed the importance of defining the end goal and principles underlying the educational system. As Newman states, “We need an end goal. We…

  • Homeschooling with Confidence: Israel Wayne on Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Home Education

    “The goal of the parent should not be to try to force all these billions of bits of information into their child’s brain. It should be teaching your child how to learn rather than…cramming your child’s head full of information bits.” Israel Wayne Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity for parents to tailor their child’s education to their individual needs and strengths. However, it is not without its challenges. Thankfully, long-time home education leader, author and speaker, Israel Wayne, an early homeschool graduate himself, lays out the key factors in avoiding the pitfalls of homeschooling. Israel joined Yvette for a session of our 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo and shared a…

  • Back to School 2023: Passionate Teaching and the Joy of Homeschooling

    “I think ultimately what God wants is to refine us in this homeschooling process. It’s not like we’re the ones that have it together and we’re teaching these children to get it together. It’s that we’re all people that need refined, and we’re all people that need to depend on the Lord. And it’s just something we’re all working through together.” Aby Rinella This week on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton welcomed Aby Rinella back to share her enthusiasm for teaching and the joy of homeschooling – in our 2023 Back to School series. Aby Rinella is a former public school teacher and passionate homeschooling parent who believes in…

  • Embracing Your Purpose: Insights from A Working Homeschool Mom

    I recently sat down for an insightful conversation with Katie Hornor, a working homeschool mom with a unique journey and inspiring perspective on finding God’s purpose in work. Hornor shares her experiences as a mom, wife, missionary, entrepreneur, and creator of a Spanish homeschool curriculum. Through her stories, she encourages mothers to trust in God’s timing, embrace their gifts, and find joy in the work they’ve been called to do. Embracing God’s Unique Timing and Purpose: “God had a specific purpose for our family in Mexico, but it wasn’t exactly what we had expected. He used our gifts and talents in ways we couldn’t have anticipated.” Katie Hornor One of…

  • How to Homeschool: A Step-by-Step Guide with Kristi Clover

    In a world where the “traditional” educational model has devolved to the point of abject danger and degeneracy, millions of families are seeking alternatives and homeschooling has reemerged as the gold-standard in education. In the latest episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, host Yvette Hampton sat down with homeschooling expert, author, and speaker Kristi Clover to delve into the ins and outs of homeschooling. With valuable insights and practical tips, Kristi empowers parents to embark on this impactful journey. Let’s explore some key takeaways from this illuminating conversation. For more on this topic, make sure you download our free Homeschool Survival Kit. This 70+ page eBook walks you through every…