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"Christ over culture: Our first priority is God and our relationship with Him." ~ Andrea Crum Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton hosts Andrea Crum in this enlightening episode that tackles the pressing issue of prioritizing Christ over cultural influences. Understand the importance of implementing discipleship at home, making Jesus the Lord of your life, and faithful...

"Parents, you can't ignore culture; it's in your kid's faces all the time. These ideas come home, and we must prepare our kids for them." ~ Andrea Crum Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Andrea Crum to discuss her new book, 'Christ Over Culture.' They cover essential topics such as the biblical response to cultural challenges, the rise of postmodernism,...

"There have been so many times along the way where I have really just cried out to the Lord, 'this is too big for me. I need your help.' And that's one thing that has been so wonderful about homeschooling - the difficulty - because it's been very sanctifying. anything that makes you depend on the Lord is a good thing." ~ Sherri Renno Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Sheri Renno jo...

"Christmas schooling is when we make our homeschool life fit around our family life." ~ Sherri Renno Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton and Sheri Renno, from Our Life Homeschooling, as they delve into practical tips for simplifying holiday traditions while homeschooling. 🎄✨ Discover how to create meaningful moments without the stress, prioritize scripture readi...

"The holidays can be a huge blessing, a time of enjoyment and family, and really focusing on Jesus." ~ Sherri Renno Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton chats with Sheri Renno, from Our Life Homeschooling, about holiday traditions and keeping Christ at the center of our celebrations. Discover practical tips for creating lasting traditions, managing holiday stress, and f...

"The Bible is one cohesive story about God's plan and character." ~ Kim Sorgius Jones Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton welcomes Kim Sorgius Jones to dive deeper into effective Bible study methods for children of all ages. Discover creative ways to bring the Bible to life, like letting older kids lead Bible studies, using art and drama to depict scripture, and using...

"The key to trusting God is knowing him and knowing him as deeply as possible." ~ Kim Sorgius Jones Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and guest Kim Sorgius Jones dive into the essential topic of teaching Bible study. Kim shares her personal testimony and offers practical advice for parents striving to instill the Word of God in their homes. Discover the real purpose...

"We want our kids to be in the Word, not just reading about it." ~ Kim Sorgius Jones Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. This week, we wrap up our Homeschooling Every Subject series in grand style, as we dive into the vital topic of teaching Bible, with our special guest, Kim Sorgius Jones from Not Consumed Ministries. Kim joins host, Yvette Hampton, to discuss the essentials of Bibl...

"Art is just one of those things that the more you practice it, the better you get at it." ~ Courtney Sanford Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Courtney Sanford from the Delightful Art Company. Discover the transformative power of art in homeschooling as they explore fun activities like sculpture, the joys of reading aloud, and even how dads can take a...

"Art journals make a beautiful keepsake; your kids’ work isn’t lost on random pieces of paper." ~ Courtney Sanford Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Courtney Sanford from the Delightful Art Company dive into the world of homeschool art education. In this episode, you'll discover: The seven primary genres of art and how to incorporate them into your homeschool cur...

"We have to remember that God as the creator gave us the ability to know and understand these things and then to utilize them in some way to influence our world around us." ~ Robert Walsh Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton and Robert Walsh as they delve into the benefits of STEM education for homeschool families. Learn how to integrate technology, engineering, an...

"STEM education equips students to solve both technical and non-technical problems." ~ Robert Walsh Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton continues her conversation with Robert Walsh, of Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy, on the importance of STEM Education. Discover age-appropriate STEM activities and the multiple benefits of integrating programming and math into your ch...

"The best STEM projects take a real problem and require blending knowledge to engineer solutions." ~ Robert Walsh Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 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 inco...

“Public speaking skills lead to influence and leadership roles.” ~ Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Andrew Pudewa discuss the benefits of cursive writing, the role of public speaking in leadership, and the importance of learning Latin, in this addition to our Homeschooling Every Subject series. Learn how to create a rich vocabulary environment and...

“The easiest place to start in teaching children writing is with something immediate that already exists in words.” ~ Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive deep into teaching Language Arts at home in our Homeschooling Every Subject series. Andrew shares effective writing strategies that help students overcome the common challenge...

“It is much easier for a homeschool mom to teach a child to read than for any teacher, no matter how much training they have to teach a whole room full of little kids to read at the same time.” ~ Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive into the essentials of teaching Language Arts in our Homeschooling Every Subject Series. Learn ef...

“Everything we learn in music, however imperfectly, is valuable and enriching." ~ Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 🎹🎻 Yvette Hampton continues her conversation with Andrew Pudewa on the significance of music in homeschooling, for our Homeschooling Every Subject series. From understanding the benefits of exposing children to classical music to practical tips on inte...

“Art should bring the mind of man closer to the mind of God.” ~ Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 🎹🎻 Yvette Hampton continues her conversation with Andrew Pudewa on the significance of music in homeschooling, for our Homeschooling Every Subject series. From understanding the benefits of exposing children to classical music to practical tips on integrating music educ...

“Listening is a skill that can be cultivated.” ~ Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.  🎻✨ 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.🎹...

“What our kids learn about health will impact them personally for the rest of their life.” ~ Monica Swanson Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton chats with Monica Swanson about the often-overlooked subject of Health and PE in homeschooling. Monica shares practical tips for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health at home. Key Topics: Benefits of Homeschooling...

“What our kids learn about health will impact them personally for the rest of their life.” ~ Monica Swanson Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton chats with Monica Swanson about the often-overlooked subject of Health and PE in homeschooling. Monica shares practical tips for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health at home. Key Topics: Benefits of Homeschooling...

“It's important that we give kids this foundation of health.” ~ Monica Swanson Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. 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...

"The more we explore of the natural world, the more it points back to the love, care, diversity, and variety of our Creator." ~ David Rives Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton is joined by David Rives, founder and CEO of the Wonders Center and Science Museum in Tennessee. Dive into the exciting world of science education for homeschoolers, with practical tips for teach...

"Evidence is all around us, vindicating our belief system that we've held to for so long." ~ David Rives Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with David Rives, founder of the Wonders Center and Science Museum in Dixon, Tennessee. David dives deep into the intersection of science and faith, revealing the harmony between the two. Learn how to debunk evolution my...

“While science is trying to better understand creation, religion is trying to better understand the creator. You can't have design - the world around us - without a designer. And if we're being intellectually honest, we can admit that.” ~ David Rives Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton chats with David Rives, founder and CEO of the Wonders Center and Science Museum, ab...