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"We've moved so often; that in itself is quite the education." ~ Lydia Rosado Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.  Cindy West sits down with Lydia Rosado, a homeschool mom and Air Force wife, to explore the unique challenges and advantages of homeschooling while navigating a nomadic military lifestyle. Lydia shares her experiences moving every 1-3 years, how each transition shapes th...

"We were making each other miserable!" ~ Lydia Rosado Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.  Lydia Rosado joins Cindy West to dive into the world of homeschooling unit studies. Discover why Lydia transitioned from a traditional “school at home” approach to unit studies and how it revolutionized her family's learning experience. Lydia shares practical tips on integrating subjects like l...

"Are you building the kind of relationship with them where they can talk to you about anything, where they know that you love them regardless of the bad news they give you?" ~ Isaac Tolpin Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Isaac Tolpin joins Yvette Hampton for a deep dive into creating a thriving family culture. Yvette and Isaac explore valuable parenting strategies to navigate tod...

"We need to think about change in a constructive way, not a negative way." ~ Isaac Tolpin Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton welcomes Isaac Tolpin to discuss the timely topic of resetting and recalibrating your family’s culture for the new year. Discover practical steps to evaluate and improve every aspect of your family life, from spiritual growth, to health, finance...

"Homeschooling is not an optional undertaking; it's a conviction." ~ Audra Talley Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 🏠🌟 Join us for an riveting conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast as host Aby Rinella welcomes back Audra Talley, a true homeschool pioneer! Step back in time to the 80s and explore the grassroots battle for homeschool legality and how courageous families, i...

"Lifelong learning comes from constant engagement with new ideas and experiences." ~ Audra Talley Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Discover the unique and inspiring homeschooling journey of Audra Talley. Audra joins host, Aby Rinella, to share how her family navigated the homeschooling landscape with creativity and faith in the 1980s, and how her early homeschooling experiences ha...

Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? When you think about Christmas and the birth of Jesus, do you ever consider Mary? Who was she? How did she react to the news tha...

Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella as they share their favorite Christmas traditions! Watch this full conversation on our YouTu...

Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? When you think about Christmas and the birth of Jesus, do you ever consider Mary? Who was she? How did she react to the news tha...

"At the end of the day, it's all about giving yourself permission to change it up and breathe. You don’t have to keep doing the same thing if it's not working." ~ Rachael Carman Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 🌟 In this special holiday episode, Yvette Hampton and Rachael Carman share heartfelt stories of Christmas miracles, discuss the challenges of homeschooling, and provide va...

"A fresh start is a glorious thing. And you know, it says in scripture that his mercies are new every morning, right? And I want to cash that check. I need that new mercy every morning." ~ Rachael Carman Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 🌟 Celebrate Christmas and prepare for the New Year with Yvette Hampton and the ever-inspirational Rachael Carman. This week, they talk sugar cook...

"I was holding our youngest son and we went to our first ever Christmas pageant. And I'm sitting there and I'm crying. I'm going, "Oh my. This changes everything!" ~ Rachael Carman Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 🌟 Celebrating a Christ-Centered Christmas with Rachael Carman 🌟 Yvette Hampton sits down with Rachael Carman to explore the significance of Christmas and how to integr...

"We teach our kids how to discern what is good, what is right, what is true." ~ Meeke Addison Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Meeke Addison talk about the importance of culture-proofing our children in today's world. Discover practical tips on integrating Bible study into homeschooling, fostering discernment in kids, and building strong faith in your children....

"The Lord cares for our children and we can trust him to oversee their development and their growth as they mature to be robust followers of the Lord." ~ Meeke Addison Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Meeke Addison discuss the vital role of intentional living and homeschooling in Christian households. Hear personal stories of faith, divine encounters, and the ev...

"Parents are the first representation of God's authority for their children." ~ Meeke Addison Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Meeke Addison tackle the pressing issues of parenting, faith, and culture. In this inspiring episode, Meeke sheds light on the weakened state of the church, the dangers of following cultural trends, and the true biblical responsibilities...

"The truth of the matter is, you took this on as a job and it is your responsibility to educate your children." ~ Cindy West Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Cindy West dive into balancing academics with life skills and character building in homeschool. Discover practical tips on overcoming challenges, finding affordable resources, and encouraging growth in both...

"Your job as a parent is to lead them to the Lord and develop their character." ~ Cindy West Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and new host, Cindy West , dive into the true essence of homeschooling, as Cindy reflects on her 20+year journey, offering practical advice on handling homeschool challenges and the value of both academics and life skills. Cindy shares her in...

"The truth of the matter is, you took this on as a job and it is your responsibility to educate your children." ~ Cindy West Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Cindy West dive into balancing academics with life skills and character building in homeschool. Discover practical tips on overcoming challenges, finding affordable resources, and encouraging growth in both...

"If you want to give your children the greatest gift, focus on your marriage." ~ Kristi Clover Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 🚀 New guest host Kristi Clover joins Yvette Hampton to uncover the essence of prioritizing marriage, especially for homeschool families. Kristi shares heartfelt stories, providing tips on overcoming depression, improving communication, and fostering a st...

"I am not called to do it all, but I am called to be a mom. That's really clear to me. He gave me these children. I'm called to be a wife. He gave me my husband, and that's my calling." ~ Kristi Clover Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and guest host Kristi Clover explore the common lies that women and homeschool moms believe and how to combat them with the truth of...

"My true passion is to encourage Christian families to find simpler ways of doing things with more joy." ~ Kristi Clover Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. We’re thrilled to introduce Kristi Clover as a new guest host on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast!  In this episode, Yvette Hampton and Kristi Clover dive into Kristi's role as a homeschooling mom, her organizational strategies, an...

"Realizing time is fleeting makes you cherish every moment with your family." ~ Aby Rinella Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. In this special Thanksgiving Day episode, Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella discuss significant changes to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Aby and Yvette introduce new guest hosts and a new schedule to keep the content fresh and dynamic. Yvette's shares her hom...

"Every year I learn more about what really matters in homeschooling." ~ Aby Rinella Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton reunites with Aby Rinella to discuss exciting announcements and updates. Tune in as they celebrate Thanksgiving week, delve into family traditions, and share insights on the launch of the Thinking Dad Podcast and the Biblical Family Network. Discover...

"We can't have a homeschool podcast without homeschool freedom." ~ Aby Rinella Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella are back for this Thanksgiving week special, with huge announcements and reflections on the past year. Discover why this year's most listened-to episode shook the homeschooling community and peek into some incredible moments from our favori...

"Protecting our kids from porn and predators is not enough; we must prepare them for the ideas they will encounter." ~ Andrea Crum Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton as she continues her enlightening conversation with Andrea Crum on the cultural war faced by homeschool families. Learn how to equip your children with the full armor of God. Andrea shares five cruci...