Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

In this powerful episode, hosts Aby Rinella and Kristi Clover kick off 2026 by tackling the biggest lies homeschool moms believe—and replacing them with biblical truth and encouragement. Whether you feel “not enough,” struggle with guilt, or worry you’re failing your kids, this transparent conversation gives you tools to identify, confess, and overcome the enemy’s lies.Ready to trade overwhelm for freedom and peace? Aby and Kristi share real-life stories, practical tips, and scriptural truths to help you walk confidently in your homeschool journey.✨ Topics Discussed:How to identify personal lies and emotional triggersUnpacking shame, people-pleasing, and the myth of “doing it all right”Why your child’s story is not a reflection of your worthReplacing worldly advice with Gospel-centered truthWe want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? ⁠⁠Talk to us here.⁠⁠Sponsors:⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. ⁠⁠Visit the website for more great shows⁠⁠, like ⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Renton Rathbun Show,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Nicki Truesdell Podcast,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Gospel Shaped Family,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠.

What can homeschool moms learn from Mary, the mother of Jesus? In this heartfelt best-of CHRISTMAS episode from 2020, Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella reflect on Mary’s courage, willingness to serve, and absolute dependence on God. Hear relatable stories about motherhood, the joys and challenges of homeschooling, and how to prepare your children’s hearts for an uncertain future by pointing them to Jesus. If you need real encouragement, biblical wisdom, and some fun holiday inspiration, this episode is for you! Tune in for practical tips, comforting truths, and a reminder that you don’t have to homeschool alone.Recommended Resources:The Four Emotions of Christmas, by Bob LepineMore Christmas episodes on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.We want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? ⁠Talk to us here.⁠Sponsors:⁠Apologia⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠CTCMath⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. ⁠Visit the website for more great shows⁠, like ⁠Culture Proof⁠, ⁠the Renton Rathbun Show,⁠ ⁠Thinking Dad⁠, ⁠the Nicki Truesdell Podcast,⁠ ⁠Gospel Shaped Family,⁠ ⁠Homeschool Insights⁠, and ⁠Made2Homeschool⁠.

Merry Christmas! Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella, Kristi Clover, Meeke Addison, and Cindy West as they dive into the joys, blessings, and challenges of the holiday season. In this festive episode, the hosts share their unique Christmas traditions, from popcorn-fueled light tours to heartfelt family gatherings. As they look forward to the new year, they offer words of encouragement and hope, reminding listeners of the importance of making memories and trusting in God's plan. Whether you're wrapping gifts or baking cookies, this episode is sure to bring warmth and inspiration to your holiday season.Chapters:00:20 Merry Christmas! Our Favorite Christmas traditions04:26 A Tradition of Christmas episodes with Aby Rinella and Yvette Hampton - Watch and listen at Podcast.SchoolhouseRocked.com04:56 Meeke Addison: Relying on family to decorate for Christmas06:33 Movie Popcorn and Christmas Lights08:41 Avoiding the overwhelm of unrealistic holiday expectations10:44 Favorite Christmas episode: Lessons from Mary10:55 Neighbors decorating for EVERY holiday11:57 Kristi Clover: Aesthetic Christmas: Loving decorations and traditions12:46 Finding time with adult children during the holidays13:21 Christmas tree pull-apart pizza17:16 Cindy West: Overcoming perfectionism and the stress of the holidays18:11 Christmas schooling: Holiday homeschool traditions for learning21:17 Freedom from guilt: don't compare!22:07 A Christmas FAIL!23:11 Family tradition: Puzzles for the holidays24:12 Christmas cards as reminders to PRAY for families26:59 End of year encouragement from every hostRecommended Resources:“Psalm 34” by Shane and ShaneThe Greatest Gift, by Anne VoskampPraying for Your Adult Children, by Stormie OmartianPraying for Your Adult Children (Book of Prayers), by Stormie OmartianListen to more Christmas specials on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.We want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? Talk to us here.Sponsors:Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.BJU Press Homeschool is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creationCTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. Visit the website for more great shows, like Culture Proof, the Renton Rathbun Show, Thinking Dad, the Nicki Truesdell Podcast, Gospel Shaped Family, Homeschool Insights, and Made2Homeschool.

Join all the hosts of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast for a special CHRISTMAS 2025 episode! Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella, Kristi Clover, Meeke Addison, and Cindy West come together to share encouragement, testimonies, and lessons learned through a year of homeschooling, ministry, and family. Hear how they've embraced seasons of change, trusted God through challenges, and found hope in His faithfulness—PLUS, their favorite scriptures and moments from 2025! Whether you're a new homeschool mom or a seasoned veteran, this candid, uplifting roundtable is filled with practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and heartfelt laughs. Don't forget to subscribe for more inspiring conversations!Chapters:04:45 All five hosts share what God has done in the past year05:44 Cindy West - New season: all kids have graduated, staying connected, leaning in to homeschool ministry06:44 We encourage people to homeschool well, do family well, do ministry well06:51 Homeschooling kids from elementary school to graduation and beyond07:46 Veteran homeschool moms need to keep ministering to other moms!08:30 Kristi Clover: Experiencing the faithfulness of God, He is so good!10:30 Aby Rinella: the joy and sorrow as our kids approach adulthood13:55 We've laid a foundation: Trusting God with our kids17:33 Meeke Addison: Learning to fully trust God: trust is proved through testing19:55 Yvette Hampton: Trust the Lord in all things22:34 Striving to be radiant before the Lord24:26 Aby Rinella: Trust leads to surrender25:04 Surrendering the need to control27:03 Remembering the ever-presence of ChristRecommended Resources:“Psalm 34” by Shane and ShaneThe Greatest Gift, by Anne Voskamp⁠Praying for Your Adult Children, by Stormie Omartian⁠⁠Praying for Your Adult Children (Book of Prayers), by Stormie Omartian⁠Listen to more Christmas specials on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.We want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? Talk to us here.Sponsors:Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.BJU Press Homeschool is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creationCTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. Visit the website for more great shows, like Culture Proof, the Renton Rathbun Show, Thinking Dad, the Nicki Truesdell Podcast, Gospel Shaped Family, Homeschool Insights, and Made2Homeschool.

Are you a homeschool mom navigating the rollercoaster of hormones—both yours and your teen’s? Kristi Clover sits down with Monica Swanson⁠⁠ (homeschool mom of four boys, author, and speaker) to talk openly about perimenopause, homeschooling through hormonal changes, and raising teens with grace. Discover real-life tips for staying grounded, practical strategies for keeping the peace at home, and encouragement to connect with your kids even when tempers flare. Whether you’re dealing with brain fog, “frozen shoulder,” or high-emotion days, you’re not alone! Dive into this honest and uplifting conversation geared for Christian homeschool moms navigating midlife and motherhood.What you’ll discover:1. Navigating perimenopause as a homeschool mom2. Helping teens through hormonal changes3. Staying spiritually grounded in hard seasons4. Fun, practical ways to connect in the chaos5. "Don't be silent, don't suffer quietly. Talk to somebody and talk to your husband."Recommended Resources:⁠Monica Swanson Podcast⁠⁠Raising Amazing, by Monica Swanson⁠⁠Boy Mom, by Monica Swanson⁠⁠Becoming Homeschoolers, by Monica Swanson⁠ ⁠Character Training Course⁠⁠Women’s Wellness Series⁠⁠3 Day Homeschool Reset⁠⁠Ultimate Homeschool Organization Course⁠(Get a $30 Coupon Here)⁠More from Monica Swanson on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠⁠More from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠Chapters:02:39 Homeschooling Happens in Real Life02:54 Navigating Perimenopause While Homeschooling04:11 I Wasn't Prepared! Nobody Talked About Perimenopause06:17 Perimenopause and Frozen Shoulder07:31 Perimenopause and Rising Divorce Rates08:40 Navigating Teenage Hormones and Homeschooling09:42 Our Teens Need Our Love and Support10:03 Physical Activity is Crucial for Kids' Mental Health and Development14:09 How Can We Turn Conflicts Into Opportunities to Connect With Our Kids?14:28 Using Activity as an Opportunity for Connection and Conflict Resolution17:06 Practical Advice for Staying Calm During Conflict21:25 Practical Tips for Managing Perimenopause/MenopauseWe want to hear from you! Is there a guest you’d like to hear from or a subject you’d like us to discuss on the podcast? How can we be praying for you? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk to us here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website for more great shows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.