Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

Ready to plan an amazing homeschool year? ⁠Aby Rinella⁠ and ⁠Kristi Clover⁠ kick off your homeschool year with confidence! Veteran homeschool moms, Aby Rinella⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Kristi Clover⁠⁠ walk you through their curriculum planning process for the new year and share what they’re actually using in their own homes, from tried-and-true classics to new discoveries. Learn how to make school smooth—and fun!—while keeping Christ at the center of your family’s education. This is your go-to guide for equipping your family with excellent, biblical homeschool resources!What You’ll Learn:How to choose curriculum that fits your family’s values and learning stylesHow to incorporate practical subjects like financial stewardship and nutritionTips for balancing academics with real-life skillsWays to personalize learning for your child’s strengths and interestsHow to nurture a lifelong love of learning and reading in your kidsHow to keep your homeschool focused on God’s truthFavorite resources for great read-alouds and book listsReal reviews of top homeschool curricula for math, language arts, history, science, and more! Get our FREE Homeschool Curriculum guide here to make your planning simple.Recommended Resources:⁠Find all of the homeschooling resources recommended in this episode here.⁠⁠Sponsors:⁠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.⁠⁠Simply Piano⁠⁠ is the interactive piano learning app that helps kids discover the joy of playing music step by step. The app listens as they play and gives real-time feedback, making learning encouraging, engaging, and fun. Kids can explore music and grow in confidence at their own pace. Start you free trial with Simply Piano 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,⁠ and ⁠Homeschool Insights⁠.Chapters:00:02:57 Everyone's favorite homeschooling topic - Curriculum00:04:08 Tip for buying curriculum - watch for sales throughout the year00:05:41 Homeschool Math Curriculum00:10:30 It's ok to get help. It's ok to not teach every subject yourself.00:12:16 It's ok to switch.00:12:21 Make sure you don't leave holes in math instruction00:15:20 There are many different math options to fit different learning styles.00:16:52 Don't skip consumer math!00:17:29 Language Arts Curriculum00:30:10 Our favorite History and Government Curriculum00:32:06 Beware of watered down worldview in curriculum00:37:22 Science Curriculum Picks00:46:52 Health and Nutrition00:48:39 Extra Subjects - Bible, Dual Enrollment, CLEP, Electives00:59:10 Knowing your kids well helps you choose great curriculum to fit them00:59:38 Hang on to great curriculum once you find it01:00:31 Keep notes on what works and doesn't 01:01:26 Reading together is a critical part of homeschooling01:02:21 Tips for helping struggling readers01:04:17 This is what really matters in homeschooling01:05:53 Final Encouragement

Kristi Clover welcomes bestselling author and international speaker Mary DeMuth as they dive deep into practical ways Christian homeschool families can help their children develop a strong foundation in Christ. Learn how to create a safe home environment, model transparency, and support your kids through challenges—all from a biblical perspective.What You’ll Learn:How to model authentic faith and emotional resilience for your childrenThe balance between protecting and preparing your kids for real-world strugglesPractical steps to foster open communication and emotional safety at homeWhy apologizing as a parent is powerful for your family’s growthInsights on building your child’s identity in ChristRecommended Resources:New free resource in the Schoolhouse Rocked Store!The Homeschool Methods GuideOne of the biggest challenges for homeschool families is figuring out WHICH homeschool approach fits their family best. That’s why we created our brand-new Homeschool Methods Guide—a comprehensive resource designed to help parents understand the most popular homeschooling philosophies and methods.⁠Restory Your Life: How Jesus Reframes Your Past, Rewrites Your Present, and Redefines Your Future, by Mary E. Demuth⁠⁠More Books by Mary DeMuth⁠⁠MaryDeMuth.com⁠⁠@MaryDeMuth⁠ on Instagram⁠Pray Every Day Podcast⁠ ⁠KristiClover.com/homeschooling⁠Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Simply Piano⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the interactive piano learning app that helps kids discover the joy of playing music step by step. The app listens as they play and gives real-time feedback, making learning encouraging, engaging, and fun. Kids can explore music and grow in confidence at their own pace. Start you free trial with Simply Piano today!We want to hear from you! Sponsors: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,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Chapters:03:10 Our Past Affects How We Parent03:25 Our kids can be hurt even when we try to protect them.03:59 Raising healthy kids in a broken world04:23 The importance of modeling an authentic relationship with the Lord07:00 Protecting our kids without overprotecting our kids11:05 Creating a safe setting for our kids to feel free to be honest and real15:45 Practical steps for guiding our kids through challenging seasons18:41 How do we help our children break the bad patterns we've modeled?20:54 How do we redeem parenting mistakes?

Is AI stealing our children’s ability to think for themselves? On this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Meeke Addison interviews Dr. Renton Rathbun about the challenges artificial intelligence brings to education and Christian family life. They explore the extinction of critical thought, the necessity of a theology of technology, and practical ways parents can help their kids thrive in a rapidly changing world.Learn how to strengthen your children’s biblical worldview, avoid common tech pitfalls, and navigate digital influences for the glory of God. Whether your family homeschools or just wants to be intentional about parenting in a tech age, you’ll walk away encouraged and equipped!Recommended Resources:RentonRathbun.com - Find the Renton Rathbun show and get a free copy of his book, Talking to Teens About God in a Culture of Confusion.Listen to more from Dr. Renton Rathbun on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.Listen to more from Meeke Addison on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.Visit CultureProof.net for more from Meeke AddisonWe 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.

Why does children’s ministry matter—and how should parents engage with it? Aby Rinella sits down with Josh Mulvihill to explore the real purpose and history of children's and youth ministry. Learn practical tips for evaluating church curriculums (including warnings about one to avoid!), understanding biblical worldview, and creating a partnership between church and home that helps your children thrive spiritually. Whether you’re homeschooling, volunteering in ministry, or just seeking guidance, this episode will encourage you to take charge of your child’s discipleship.Episode Highlights:Biblical perspective on children’s ministry and parental responsibilityQuestions parents should ask about church curriculum and teachingDangers of progressive curriculums and programsThe benefits of family discipleship over outsourced ministryResearch and statistics on biblical worldview among church leadersSimple steps for evaluating your church’s safety and leadershipEncouragement to get involved as teachers and leadersRECOMMENDED RESOURCES:Gospel Shaped Family PodcastMore from Josh Mulvihill on the Schoolhouse Rocked PodcastOrganizations:RenewanationAWANABooks:Preparing Children for Marriage: How to Teach God's Good Design for Marriage, Sex, Purity, and Dating by Josh Mulvihill50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: Raising Children to Godly Adults by Dr. Josh MulvihillFamily Ministry: How Your Church Can Shepherd Parents and Grandparents to Make Disciples by Josh MulvihillBiblical Worldview: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Shape the Worldview of the Next Generation by Dr. Josh MulvhillBiblical Grandparenting (Grandparenting Matters): Exploring God's Design for Disciple-Making and Passing Faith to Future Generations by Josh MulvihillSteal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin CleonWe 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.

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.