Am I Ruining My Kids?" The Lie Every Homeschool Mom Believes (and How Grace Sets You Free) - Abbey Wedgeworth

About this episode

Abbey Wedgeworth discusses the burdens of guilt and shame in homeschooling and how God's grace can free parents to teach with joy.

Every homeschool mom has whispered it in the quiet moments: "Am I ruining my kids?" In this encouraging excerpt from our interview on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Abbey Wedgeworth sits down with host Aby Rinella to tackle the heavy burden of guilt and shame that so many moms carry. Discover the powerful difference between guilt ("I did something bad") and shame ("I am something bad"), why being real and repentant in front of your children actually strengthens them, and how God's grace—not perfection—frees you to parent (and teach) with joy. Learn practical ways to: Identify when shame is lying to you Distinguish between real sin and normal human limits Run to community and the throne of grace instead of isolation Let Scripture redefine your identity so it fuels real change If you're feeling weary, inadequate, or afraid your imperfections are hurting your family, this conversation will breathe hope and freedom into your homeschool journey. You're not alone—and you're not ruining your kids. 🎧 Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast for more encouragement and biblical insight. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ready to join the homeschool revolution…

People in this episode

Host: Aby Rinella

Guest: Abbey Wedgeworth

Topics covered

• homeschooling
• parenting
• guilt and shame
• God's grace
• identity in Christ
• community support

Keywords

• homeschool
• grace
• guilt
• shame
• parenting
• identity
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Schoolhouse Rocked, Biblical Family Network

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