Discover practical tips for affordable homeschooling in this enlightening special feature from the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Aby Rinella joins Yvette Hampton to give practical advice on how families can teach their children effectively without breaking the bank. Whether you're a single-income family or dealing with the challenges of inflation and tough economic conditions, this episode is packed with valuable insights. They discuss the importance of aligning educational expenses with God’s provisions and share personal experiences of homeschooling on a budget, and without government funding. Learn essential strategies for using resources like public libraries, homemade materials, and more. Subscribe for more and transform your approach to budget-friendly homeschooling today!

Aby Rinella joins Yvette Hampton to discuss the critical and often misunderstood topic of school choice. Delving deep into what school choice truly means, Aby, a former public school teacher and seasoned advocate for parental freedom in education, shares her expertise on the implications, risks, and misconceptions surrounding this concept. Whether you're a long-time homeschooler or just curious about educational alternatives, this episode provides a clear explanation of how "school choice" impacts families and why it's such a contested issue among conservatives. Tune in to arm yourself with essential information that goes beyond the buzzwords.

In this thought-provoking episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton welcomes John Stamper, author of Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education. Join them as they delve into the topic of public school methods, philosophies, and compromises, exploring issues beyond homeschooling and the impact of ideologies in the education system. Discover the significance of understanding history, parental responsibility, and the importance of being informed in this engaging conversation.

“Why am I doing this homeschool thing?” How many times do we ask ourselves this question? Aby Rinella joins Yvette Hampton in this session from the 2020 Homegrown Generation Family Expo to answer this question.

What is the Christian Classical Method of education and how can you teach it in your home? Yvette Hampton is joined by Amy Sloan, 2nd-generation classical homeschooler, podcaster, and blogger to get to the heart of classical homeschooling.

Have you wondered what a Unit Study is and how it works? What are the benefits of Unit Studies and how can you use them in your homeschool to teach one child or multiple ages?

Melissa Crabtree joins Yvette Hampton to talk about what Unit Studies are and how they can be used in your homeschool.

Melissa Crabtree is a special education teacher by trade, master of all things Unit Studies, and homeschool mom of one teen and one homeschool graduate. She’s been married to her husband Robert for 23 years.

Aby Rinella and Yvette Hampton get down to basics in this Homeschool Crash Course, the first class in our Homeschool Survival Series.

Aby Rinella is a former public school teacher turned passionate homeschool mom.

Aby Rinella and Yvette Hampton talk about homeschooling and money! During this three-part conversation, Aby gives practical advice for managing household finances and for homeschooling on a budget. They also discuss free curriculum options, charter schools, and government money for homeschooling.

Yvette Hampton talks with Nancy Manos about the price we pay to homeschool and reminds us why we started this homeschool journey and how we can finish strong.

Being a homeschooling family requires a great deal of sacrifice and investment. As an experienced homeschool mom who taught her children at home all the way through high school, Nancy Manos will tell you that the price is absolutely right!

We all love our kids, but how do we show it? Or do we show it? What does the Bible have to say about love? Sometimes love doesn’t come naturally and oftentimes we have to really work at it. Thankfully, God has provided us with a beautiful blueprint on how to love those in our lives. Join Yvette and Aby as they talk through this important topic and give suggestions on how to love your family well.

I Hate Homeschooling! When will the yellow bus be here? Where do I sign them up for “real school?” Have you ever had any of these thoughts?

Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella as they discuss the many reasons why some hate homeschooling, then be encouraged as they share some ways to combat those feelings of discouragement, anxiety, and inability.

Yvette Hampton talks with Caleb Schroeder, a homeschool dad who was homeschooled himself. He and his wife Leah, who was also homeschooled, now homeschool their six children in Southern California. While their homeschool educations were relatively unstructured, they both went on to get college degrees (Caleb just finished his second master’s degree). In this interview Caleb talks about the philosophy and aims public schools from his perspective as a long-time teacher in the system. 

Yvette Hampton talks with Caleb Schroeder, a homeschool dad who was homeschooled himself. He and his wife Leah, who was also homeschooled, now homeschool their six children in Southern California. While their homeschool educations were relatively unstructured, they both went on to get college degrees (Caleb just finished his second master’s degree). In this interview Caleb talks about the philosophy and aims public schools from his perspective as a long-time teacher in the system. 

What does the Bible say about training the hearts of our children? Join Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella as they discuss what the Bible calls us to as parents, especially in regards to the day-to-day education of their children.

What foundation are you building your homeschool on?

Bryan Osborne is a well respected speaker, author, and curriculum specialist for Answers in Genesis. He holds a master’s degree in education and taught Bible history in a public school for 13 years, and has been teaching Christians to defend their faith for nearly 20 years.

The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is hosted by Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella, Meeke Addison, Kristi Clover, and Cindy West. The podcast shares Biblical homeschooling, parenting, and family discipleship encouragement and advice. Guests include cast members from the the feature-length documentary, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution, speakers, authors, pastors, educators, curriculum publishers, and REAL moms and dads with families and stories just like yours. Each show shares practical advice 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.