The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Health and PE: Building a Healthy Homeschool - Monica Swanson
Yvette Hampton welcomes back Monica Swanson 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.
Are Homeschool Kids Missing Out? Real Talk on Sports, Socialization, and More – Israel Wayne
Struggling with tough homeschool questions? Kristi Clover and Israel Wayne tackle some of the most common—and challenging—questions homeschool families face. If you’ve wrestled with doubts about your curriculum choices, handling family criticism, or prioritizing faith in education, this episode is for you. Dive deep with two veteran homeschoolers and walk away equipped and encouraged!
Healing Your Past to Transform Your Parenting - Mary DeMuth
Are your past hurts affecting your parenting? Join Kristi Clover and special guest Mary DeMuth as they share personal stories and biblical wisdom to help homeschool moms find healing, hope, and freedom. If you desire to break patterns, stop the cycle of guilt and shame, and discover your identity in Christ, this episode is for you!
Teaching Children God’s Design for Marriage: A Foundation that Lasts – Dr. Josh Mulvihill
How do we prepare our kids for a future of healthy, gospel-centered marriage? ABY RINELLA and guest JOSH MULVIHILL dive deep into biblical principles for preparing children for marriage, the importance of family discipleship, and countercultural truths every Christian homeschool parent should know.
Understanding Children’s Ministry: The Church’s Role and the Power of Parental Influence – Dr. Josh Mulvihill
Why does children’s ministry matter—and how should parents engage with it? Aby Rinella sits down with Josh Mulvihill to explore the real purpose and history of children's and youth ministry. Learn practical tips for evaluating church curriculums (including warnings about one to avoid!), understanding biblical worldview, and creating a partnership between church and home that helps your children thrive spiritually. Whether you’re homeschooling, volunteering in ministry, or just seeking guidance, this episode will encourage you to take charge of your child’s discipleship.
The Truth About Balance: Embracing God’s Priorities in Homeschooling with Rachael Carman
What does true balance look like for Christian homeschool moms? On this honest and inspiring episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Kristi Clover and Rachael Carman tackle the myth of balance in homeschooling and family life. Discover why priorities—not perfection—matter most, and how to overcome guilt and comparison by listening to God. With 7 kids and decades of experience, Rachael Carman shares practical tips and faith-filled encouragement for homeschooling through every season. Perfect for Christian moms seeking real-life advice and inspiration!
Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella, Meeke Addison, Kristi Clover, and Cindy West 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.
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