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.

Making Logic Practical: Raising Kids to Think Biblically in Every Subject- Dr. Jason Lisle

Yvette Hampton sits down with Dr. Jason Lisle to explore why Christian homeschooling needs more than just “Sunday faith.” Discover how to teach science, history, literature, and especially LOGIC from a Christian worldview! Dr. Lisle, renowned Christian astrophysicist, expounds on how logic itself confirms biblical truth and why every homeschool family should include logic in their curriculum.

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Finding God in Every Subject – Dr. Jason Lisle

How do you raise kids to think like Christ, especially when navigating challenging subjects like logic, science, and mathematics? Dr. Jason Lisle, renowned astrophysicist and founder of the Biblical Science Institute, joins Yvette Hampton on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast to share his insights. Learn how all knowledge begins with God, why belief in a literal Genesis is vital to the Gospel, and how homeschooling can shape an eternal perspective for your family. Packed with practical advice, encouragement for parents who don’t feel “expert,” and actionable resources for teaching your children a biblical worldview.

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Yvette Hampton & Aby Rinella Answer Your Homeschool Questions

Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella tackle your homeschooling questions. From motivating an 8th grader with unique career aspirations, to getting to the heart of a strong-willed teenager and meeting children where they are in their education journey, Yvette and Aby provide practical insights and encouragement. Yvette and Aby also bring encouragement for moms wondering “how much is enough,” and share their favorite books and book lists for readers of every ages. Whether you're a new homeschooler or a seasoned veteran, this episode is packed with valuable advice on curriculum choices, balancing academics with relationships, and nurturing your child's unique talents.

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From Duty to Delight: The Joy of Homemaking - Mystie Winckler

Yvette Hampton and Mystie Winckler dive into the world of joyful home management. Mystie shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed by household chores to finding joy and purpose in them. Learn practical tips on balancing home organization with homeschooling, preparing children for adulthood, and maintaining a peaceful home atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to transform your home into a life-giving space.

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The Law for Homeschoolers: What CPS Won’t Tell You – Bradley Pierce

Yvette Hampton sits down with Bradley Pierce from Heritage Defense to dive deep into the legal landscape for homeschool parents. Discover the hidden challenges homeschool parents face with CPS and how to safely navigate legal obstacles and unexpected visits from social workers. Bradley shares personal experiences as a second-generation homeschooler and provides actionable tips on navigating medical and legal systems to protect your family. Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, this episode equips you with the knowledge to defend your parental rights confidently.

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Flexible Homeschool Planning – Pam Barnhill

Yvette Hampton and Pam Barnhill dive into the essentials of crafting an abundant homeschool experience. Discover the five basics of an effective homeschool journey, from understanding your motivations to sprinkling wonder and joy in your daily routine. Whether you’re a homeschooling veteran or just beginning, learn how to create a meaningful and enriching environment for your kids.

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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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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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Culture Proofing Your Kids - Meeke Addison

Why do we need to keep a close eye on politics, pop culture, and the church; and how do we equip our kids to effectively engage in, and transform culture? Meeke Addison joins Yvette Hampton to answer these hard questions and give practical advice on how to raise today’s kids with purpose and intentionality.

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Rescuing our Children - Alex Newman

Alex Newman, joins Yvette Hampton to expose the indoctrination, sexualization, and dumbing down of America’s children by government schools.

You will not want to miss this inside look at the public education machine, from the co-author of the groundbreaking book, Crimes of the Educators: How Utopians Are Using Government Schools to Destroy America’s Children, which Alex wrote with Samuel Blumenfeld.

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2023: Highlights From the Homeschool Year - Aby Rinella

As Summer Approaches, Aby Rinella and Yvette Hampton share the highlights from the past year of homeschooling, important lessons they have learned through the year, and how they and their children have grown. They talk about the challenges and successes they have faced, the resources they have found helpful, and the advice they would give to other homeschooling families. They also share some of their favorite homeschooling moments and memories.

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Why Homeschooling Matters: Getting to the Heart of Homeschooling - Aby Rinella

“Why am I doing this homeschool thing?” How many times do we ask ourselves this question? Aby Rinella joins Yvette Hampton in this session from the 2020 Homegrown Generation Family Expo to answer this question.

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Season 5 - Full Season Archive

The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast shares practical advice 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.

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Demystifying Learning Styles - Tyler Hogan (Homeschool Survival Series)

The field of learning styles is a complex and often confusing puzzle, filled with as many myths and assumptions as facts. Tyler Hogan joins Yvette Hampton to lay out the most common learning style theories, explains the myths and facts, and packs in simple, practical application for every family.

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