The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Latest Episode
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.
Faith Under Siege: Addressing Deconstruction and Its Consequences – Dr. Renton Rathbun
Join Yvette Hampton and Renton Rathbun for the second part of their compelling discussion on deconstruction and its impact on today’s youth. Discover insights into how education systems, including secular and Christian institutions, play a role in this trend. Explore practical strategies for parents to fortify their children’s faith and confidence in God's word. Listen now to understand the hidden influences within curriculum choices and the powerful role of prayer in guiding your child’s spiritual journey.
Understanding Deconstruction: The Impact of Education on Faith – Dr. Renton Rathbun
Explore the growing trend of deconstruction and its impact on today's youth in this eye-opening episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast with guest, Renton Rathbun. Host Yvette Hampton delves into the meaning of deconstructing one's faith and how societal influences shape our children's beliefs. Learn how modern technology and education expose young minds to secular worldviews, leading to confusion and disillusionment about their faith. Discover insights on how parents can guide their children in maintaining a strong Biblical foundation and avoid the pitfalls of deconstruction.
Helper and Educator – Balancing the life of Homeschool Mom and Wife – Maria Hamilton (hosted by Meeke Addison)
Meeke Addison sits down with Maria Hamilton who shares her journey in teaching apologetics and faithfully fulfilling her family roles. Maria offers practical wisdom on understanding our roles as helpers to our husbands and the importance of spiritual training for our children. As a homeschooling mom, she discusses the balancing act between family and outside commitments and finding contentment within the home. Tune in to hear how leaning on the Holy Spirit can guide us in making decisions that glorify God in every aspect of our lives.
Teaching Apologetics: Raising Faith Defenders – Maria Hamilton (hosted by Meeke Addison)
Meeke Addison sits down with Maria Hamilton to explore the significance of teaching apologetics to our children. Maria shares her personal testimony and the story of how a passion for true biblical understanding shaped her approach to homeschooling and discipling her children. Together, they discuss practical ways to instill a biblical worldview in kids and the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit's guidance. Tune in for a discussion that will challenge and inspire you to raise your kids with a strong, reasoned faith in God.
Empowering Families for Unprecedented Times - Isaac Tolpin
Isaac Tolpin joins Yvette Hampton for a deep dive into creating a thriving family culture. Yvette and Isaac explore valuable parenting strategies to navigate today's unprecedented times. Isaac discusses the importance of relational homes, the role of discipleship, and the impact of setting a godly example for our children. This episode is packed with practical advice straight from their new free ebook, "Biblical Parenting: Six Keys to Thriving in Unprecedented Times." Tune in and start your family's New Year Reset now!
Transforming Family Culture: A New Year Reset – Isaac Tolpin
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, finances, and relationships, while focusing on the good things that God has done. Isaac shares valuable insights on how to shift the culture of your family, the importance of writing down goals, and how to involve your kids in planning and setting family goals. Don’t miss this insightful discussion that will set your year on the right track!
God's Design for Sex, Identity, and Marriage - Hillary Morgan Ferrer (Mama Bear Guide to Sexuality)
Hillary Morgan Ferrer joins Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella for an important and timely discussion on God’s design for sex, sexuality, identity, gender, and marriage, as we prepare our children to interpret the cultural messages they will inevitably see and hear during “pride month.” Hillary, apologist, and author of "Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality," shares invaluable insights on properly understanding God’s Word, addressing sensitive topics with kids, and loving and relating to our family members and neighbors when they believe differently us. Discover practical tips on discussing homosexuality and transgender issues with children, understanding marriage from a biblical standpoint, and protecting your home from dangerous cultural influences. This episode is a must-listen for parents seeking guidance on teaching their children about God's design for gender and sexuality amidst a hyper-sexualized culture. Tune in to equip yourself with the knowledge to guide your children to foster a healthy, biblical worldview.
Foundations in Faith: Teaching the Essentials – Israel Wayne
Israel Wayne joins Yvette Hampton to delve into the heart of Christian home-education, discussing a new curriculum that responds to the need for deep theological knowledge and practical biblical application in the family. Yvette Hampton and Israel discuss "Foundations in Faith: A Modern Catechism" which aims to build strong believers equipped to face challenges to their faith.
Mama Bear Apologetics - Equipping Kids to Think Critically and Stand Firm – Hillary Morgan Ferrer
Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella , and special guest Hillary Morgan Ferrer, as they dive into the world of apologetics and equipping moms to raise kids who think critically, love biblically, and stand firm against the cultural tide. In this episode, Hillary shares her personal journey into apologetics and the mission behind Mama Bear Apologetics. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to engage with your kids on deep, thought-provoking topics in our ever-changing culture.
Teaching Kids the Attributes of God - Elizabeth Urbanowicz
In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton welcomes Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to discuss the attributes of God. From His self-existence and self-sufficiency to His eternality and omnipresence, they explore how understanding these attributes can shape our understanding of God and our daily lives.
Worldview Matters: Rethinking Discipleship and Raising Spiritual Champions – Dr. George Barna
Yvette Hampton interviews renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna. Join them as they dive deep into the topic of raising spiritual champions in a world of shifting worldviews. Dr. Barna reflects on his extensive national studies and shares key insights on the importance of establishing a solid Biblical worldview - a responsibility that CAN NOT be delegated or surrendered to schools, churches, media or community organizations.
Not a Vending Maching: Homeschooling and the Gospel - Amy Sloan
Homeschooling isn't a vending machine and won't save our kids. We aren't the Holy Spirit and we must rest in the work of Christ on our behalf for our salvation and identity.
Amy Sloan joins Yvette Hampton to talk about homeschooling and the Gospel.
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.
A Model for Family Worship - Steve Demme
Steve Demme joins Yvette Hampton to talk about Family Worship in this kickoff to our Family Series. Steve and Yvette discuss the importance of spiritual mentorship and how to approach children’s ministry and youth groups as a Christian family. They also touch on how parents should model a love for the Word of God to their children and how to grow in that love if they’re not already there.
God’s Faithfulness in Suffering - Jacqueline Head
Homeschool mom, Jacqueline Head, shares the amazing story of how God changed her husband's heart and life, and how he showed his enduring faithfulness in the midst of her deepest trial.
Compelled: The Power of Testimony - Paul Hastings
Paul Hastings, host of the Compelled Podcast, joins Yvette Hampton to share about the life-changing power of a shared testimony to draw others to Christ.
Ray Comfort - Sharing the Good News
Ray Comfort, of Living Waters, joins Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella to talk about the transforming power of the Gospel. We know that homeschooling isn't the Gospel, so we dig deep into the truth about the good news and Ray gives practical tips for sharing the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors.
Teaching the Word - Elizabeth Urbanowicz
Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, joins Yvette Hampton to talk about Teaching the Word of God to our children in a way that sticks.
Discipleship - What’s the Point? Meeke Addison
Discipleship. Homeschooling. Culture wars. Truth. In this episode, Yvette Hampton and Meeke Addison we address these issues and many more.
Pointing our Children to Christ - Eric Hovind
Join Yvette Hampton and Eric Hovind, President and Founder of Creation Today, as they discuss why a Biblical worldview matters, the importance of pointing our children to Christ, sharing the Gospel, and the impact our secular education system is having on our children and culture.
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