The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

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The 2025 season brings new hosts to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast! Yvette Hampton is joined by Aby Rinella, Meeke Addison, Kristi Clover, and Cindy West, to share Biblical homeschooling, parenting, and family discipleship encouragement and advice. Each show shares practical tips to help point our children to Christ, build a solid Biblical worldview, teach effectively, preserve our marriages, manage our homes, and approach child-rearing and discipline issues with a heart-centered focus that will result in confident, biblically-minded, wise, well-balanced adults.

Teaching Bible: A Guide for Homeschool Families – Kim Sorgius Jones (Homeschooling Every Subject)

Dive into the vital topic of teaching Bible, with our special guest, Kim Sorgius Jones from Not Consumed Ministries. Kim joins Yvette Hampton, to discuss the essentials of Bible study and to explain why it's crucial to go from simple Bible reading to intentional Bible study, how to avoid common pitfalls. Kim shares practical advice for making Bible study a rewarding experience for you your kids, no matter where you are in your spiritual journey. This is the ultimate guide for homeschooling parents committed to imparting strong biblical values to their children. 🙏📖

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Teaching Art: From Crafts to Fine Art – Courtney Sanford (Homeschooling Every Subject)

Yvette Hampton sits down with Courtney Sanford from the Delightful Art Company to discuss how to seamlessly integrate art into your homeschool routine. Learn the difference between art and crafts, discover the best art supplies to get started, and hear practical advice on making art a meaningful and enjoyable part of your child’s education. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned homeschoolers, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips!

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Teaching STEM: Preparing Students for the Modern Workforce – Robert Walsh (Homeschooling Every Subject)

Dive into the world of STEM education with Yvette Hampton and Robert Walsh from Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy. Robert and Yvette discuss the benefits and complexities of teaching STEM in a homeschooling environment. Discover why incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is more accessible than you think! 🌟 Learn all about integrated learning approaches, why STEM is essential, and how to get started with free tools like Scratch and Tinkercad.

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Teaching Language Arts - Andrew Pudewa (Homeschooling Every Subject)

Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive into the essentials of teaching Language Arts in our Homeschooling Every Subject Series. Learn effective strategies for teaching reading, understanding developmental readiness, and the importance of phonics. Perfect for every homeschool parent looking to confidently teach their child to read!

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Teaching Music: Enhancing Learning Through Music Education – Andrew Pudewa (Homeschooling Every Subject)

🎻✨ Yvette Hampton sits down with Andrew Pudewa, for our Homeschooling Every Subject Series, to discuss the profound impact of music education on language and cognitive development. Learn how intentional and focused listening can enhance children's learning and communication skills.🎹📖

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Health and PE: Why Fitness Matters - Monica Swanson (Homeschooling Every Subject)

Yvette Hampton welcomes Monica Swanson back to discuss the crucial yet often overlooked subjects of Health and Physical Education (PE) in homeschooling. Monica shares valuable insights, drawing from her background in sports medicine, physical therapy, and experience as a PE teacher. Learn why these subjects are vital for your child's development and how to seamlessly integrate them into your daily homeschooling routine. Discover practical tips, biblical perspectives, and the importance of staying active from kindergarten through high school. Learn how to get your kids moving, the types of exercises that are best, and how to make health and wellness a priority in your homeschool curriculum.

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Teaching Science: Harmonizing Faith with Facts – David Rives (Homeschooling Every Subject)

Yvette Hampton chats with David Rives, founder and CEO of the Wonders Center and Science Museum, about teaching science from a biblical perspective. David shares his journey from being homeschooled to leading one of the largest creation science ministries in the world. Discover how science and faith intersect as we explore topics like astrophotography, fossil hunting, and animal biology. Learn practical tips on how to homeschool science while integrating the truth of God’s Word, making science an exciting discovery of God's creation. children.

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Aby Rinella – Homeschooling Every Subject Series Kickoff!

Aby Rinella Joins Yvette Hampton to kick off our new series, Homeschooling Every Subject.

The series will help homeschooling parents navigate the joys and challenges of teaching different subjects and provide a well-rounded education for their children, with an emphasis on always pointing our children to their Savior.

 

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Teaching History: Why it Matters – Linda Lacour Hobar (Homeschooling Every Subject)

Join Yvette Hampton and Linda Lacour Hobar on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast as they explore the vital role of history in homeschooling. In this enlightening episode of our Homeschooling Every Subject series, Linda, author of The Mystery of History, sheds light on why understanding the past is crucial for our children's education and offers practical insights into integrating history into your homeschooling curriculum. Discover how history reveals the fallen nature of mankind, informs our voting decisions, and is an essential part of high school education.

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Heart Schooling: From Homeschooling to Discipleship - Leslie Nunnery

Yvette Hampton chats with Leslie Nunnery about her insightful book, "Heart School: How Amazing Parents Become Excellent Home Educators." Learn how to create a harmonious, Christ-centered homeschool environment and uncover strategies for balancing order and joy in your homeschool. Perfect for parents seeking to disciple their children with a biblical foundation while enjoying every moment of the homeschooling adventure.

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The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Homeschooling, Linda Lacour Hobar

Linda Lacour Hobar joins Yvette Hampton to share valuable insights from her 17 years of homeschooling experience, discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of homeschooling. This episode explores the significance of homeschooling at home and incorporating meaningful read-aloud sessions.

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From Classroom to Homeschool: Understanding the Public School Conflict – John Stamper

In this thought-provoking episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton welcomes John Stamper, author of Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education. Join them as they delve into the topic of public school methods, philosophies, and compromises, exploring issues beyond homeschooling and the impact of ideologies in the education system. Discover the significance of understanding history, parental responsibility, and the importance of being informed in this engaging conversation.

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Back to School - Bringing Passion and Enjoyment to the Homeschool Year - Aby Rinella

Join us for an inspiring episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, as Aby Rinella is back with Yvette Hampton to discuss their excitement about the new homeschool year. Aby shares their passion for teaching American history through literature-based learning and their plans to incorporate audiobooks into their teaching. With a focus on teaching anatomy and physiology using Apologia curriculum, Aby also talks about the benefits of learning natural medicine for their high school daughter. She also shares her strategies for effective planning and how they have revamped their curriculum to make homeschooling even more engaging and enjoyable.

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Loving Nature Study - Cindy West

Cindy West is back on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast with Yvette Hampton to discuss the benefits and joys of nature studies. In this episode we discuss why Cindy says "nature study IS science," how nature study impacts children, how to do nature study with multiple ages and what to do if a child (or a parent) doesn't love taking nature walks and nature journaling?

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The American Story - Tim Barton

Freedom! Where does it come from and how did we get it? Are we still a free nation? If not, how do we get it back and how do we keep it? What is our role as Christian parents, and how does teaching our kids Biblical morality produce a free society?

Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella for an engaging conversation with guest Tim Barton, homeschool graduate and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our religious, moral, and constitutional heritage.

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Let Freedom Ring! The Fight for Homeschool Freedom - Zan Tyler

Do you find it difficult to trust in a world that's seemingly gone mad? How can we learn to trust the Lord through hard times? Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella talk with veteran homeschool mom, speaker, and author, Zan Tyler about how she learned to put all her trust in her Savior through some very difficult and life altering situations.

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Teaching the Constitution - Rick Green

Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella with Rick Green, as they discuss the importance of teaching our children the Constitution. Rick will share the value of knowing the true history of our nation’s founding and the importance of our founding documents. He will also share some helpful resources for teaching the Constitution in our homes.

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