Andrew Pudewa talks about the importance of reading aloud to our children and explains how read-alouds can cross subject barriers and maximize our homeschooling hours (literature, science, theology, history, ethics in one!

Andrew Pudewa talks about the growth of homeschooling in Russia, China, and around the world. He also addresses how to motivate our kids to work diligently and effectively.

Dr. Christopher Perrin has a passion for classical education and is a lover of truth, goodness, and beauty wherever it is found. In this episode, Dr. Perrin discusses "scholé" (teaching from rest) and answers a question from a listener.

Danielle Papageorgiou’s desire is to see more families set free from the world’s expectations of what education is and to discover that God has made each family unique and has also placed in each of their children special gifts and desires that He wants to use. The verse that guides the Papageorgious in their pursuit of lifeschooling is Matthew 6:33, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Solomon Schmidt is the young author of the History Bites book series. These books are favorites in the Hampton Family, as they make history approachable and fun.

At 15 years old, Solomon is also a popular speaker at homeschool conventions. In this episode Solomon talks about writing his first book at 11 years old, and the process of planning and writing each book in the History Bites series. He also talks about developing a love of history in students who aren't natural history lovers.

Jodi Berthiaume is a blessed friend, a long-time homeschool mom, and a pastor's wife. She was also a big part of why we homeschool today. In this episode she talks about her experiences as an American homeschooling and ministering in Wales.

S.D. Smith is the author of our family’s favorite book series, The Green Ember. His books offer “new stories with an old soul.” S.D. Smith talks with Yvette about growing up on the mission field, homeschooling, traveling, and operating a family business. He also gives great advice for teaching kids to be great writers.

Linda Hobar is the author of The Mystery of History. Through homeschooling her children, and service as a missionary, she discovered a genuine love for world history where famous and not-so-famous people have shaped time itself by the mighty hand of God.

In the year 2000, Linda sensed a clear call to write The Mystery of History series for her children, grandchildren, and generations to come. Since then, this “Chronological, Christian, Complete” program has become a hit with readers of all ages. While fact-filled and thought provoking, Linda’s writing style is warm and personable. The Mystery of History has been awarded “Best Homeschool History Resource” in 2012; Cathy Duffy’s “100 Top Picks”; Mary Pride’s “Practical Homeschooling Reader Award”; and The Old Schoolhouse “Excellence Award.”

Noble Gibbens is a homeschool dad, and the enthusiastic spokesperson for Classical Conversations. His facebook profile lists him as "Chief Encouragement Officer", and this couldn't be a more apt description. 

In this bonus episode, originally broadcast as a Facebook Live, we talk with Noble Gibbens about why it is time for a homeschool documentary, and what's left to get it in theaters.

Kevin Swanson is the Director of Generations– a ministry he founded to strengthen homeschool families around the country. As a father who wants to leave a Godly heritage for his own five children, Kevin's passion is to strengthen and encourage the homeschooling movement all over the world, and to cast a vision for generations to come.

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Jamie Erickson joins Yvette to encourage moms to let go of "school" in order to homeschool well. She helps moms develop skills for sneaky learning and showing them how to create an environment for learning that runs parallel to their child's own natural gifts and talents. She also teaches them how to plan and organize their homeschool to allow for flexibility not rigidity.

Davis Carman is the president of Apologia Educational Ministries. He is an international speaker and advocate for home education in the United States and around the world. His mission is to help homeschooling families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith.

Durenda Wilson is a popular homeschool author, podcaster, conference speaker, and mentor. Her books, The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Homeschooling and Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word help moms experience the blessings of God's grace and lift the unneccessary burdens that so many place on themselves.

Pam is a popular homeschool speaker, blogger, podcaster, and author. Her new book, Better Together, is an indispensable guide to creating a time in your day to focus on the things that matter most in your homeschool. Her podcasts, Homeschool Snapshots, Your Morning Basket, and the Homeschool Solutions Show are an inpiration to scores of homeschool moms. 

On this week's show were talking to Connie Albers. Connie is respected speaker and author for NavPress who has served the homeschooling community for 27 years, as well as homeschooled her five children who are all graduates of the University of Central Florida. She has served as a director and board member for a large state homeschool organization, worked in the political arena as a senior strategist for a successful U.S. Congressional campaign, and has been a Speaker Relations and Events Manager for Apologia Educational Ministries. We have been blessed to have Connie on the Schoolhouse Rocked Production Team, serving as Associate Producer.

On this week's show we're talking to young, homeschooled author, Cecelia Schmidt. Cecelia is a recent high school graduate who was homeschooled from 7-12 Grade. She is the published author of three books in a Christian historical fiction series, The War Rages On, The War Within, and The War's End. These books are beloved in the Hampton household. She hopes to encourage other aspiring authors to develop their writing skills and use them for God's glory.

Cecelia is the big sister of Solomon Schmidt, author of the History Bites series.

On this week's show were talking to homeschool dad, Israel Wayne. Israel is a national speaker and the author of several books including Education: Does God Have an Opinion? and his newest book, Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask. Israel appeared in the excellent documentary, Indoctrination, and we were very excited to interview him for Schoolhouse Rocked. 

Yvette Hampton talks with Scott LaPierre, who answers some great questions on marriage and homeschooling, including, "what do I do if I feel called to homeschool but my spouse doesn't?" Scott is the senior pastor of Woodland Christian Church, an author, and popular speaker at homeschool conventions. He and his wife, Katie, grew up together in northern California, and God has blessed them with seven children. Scott and Katie were among our first interviews for Schoolhouse Rocked, when we travelled to Woodland Washington to film their family and several members of their church. It was a great trip, that got the film off to an excellent start. 

On this week's show were talking to Dr. Carol M. Swain. Dr. Swain is an award-winning political scientist, a former professor of political science and professor of law at Vanderbilt University. She is a public speaker, and political commentator. and author of several books including Abduction: How Liberalism Steals Our Children's Hearts and Minds and Be the People: A Call to Reclaim America's Faith and Promise. Dr. Swain is part of the Schoolhouse Rocked cast and we enjoyed getting to know her while we were filming in Nashville, TN.