Meeke Addison⁠ sits down with ⁠Alex Newman⁠ to uncover the agenda behind the dumbing down of America’s youth, the influence of Marxist ideologies, and what Christian families can do about it. They also tackle the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in schools—what it means, and how to respond as Christian homeschoolers.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why academic standards in America are declining—and who designed it
• The dangers of shifting worldviews and their impact on children’s faith
• How AI is reshaping the classroom and influencing values and beliefs
• The history and importance of the homeschooling “revolution”
• Actionable advice for Christian parents navigating technology and education

Recommended Resources:

⁠Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education, and How We Can Win It Back, by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman⁠

⁠Crimes of the Educators: How Utopians Are Using Government Schools to Destroy America's Children, by Samuel Blumenfeld and Alex Newman⁠

⁠Indoctrinating Our Children to Death: Government Schools’ War on Faith, Family, & Freedom – And How to Stop It, by Alex Newman⁠

⁠More from Alex Newman on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠

⁠More from Meeke Addison on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠

⁠Connect with Alex Newman at Liberty Sentinel⁠

⁠Find more encouragement from Meeke Addison at Culture Proof⁠

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.⁠

⁠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 creation

⁠CTCMath⁠ 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,⁠ ⁠Homeschool Insights⁠, and ⁠Made2Homeschool⁠.

Join Meeke Addison and Alex Newman on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast as they uncover the shocking roots of the American public education system and reveal how it has been weaponized against families and faith. Drawing from Alex’s new book, "Woke and Weaponized," this episode dives into cultural Marxism, the myth of neutrality in education, and why true reform can’t come from within the public school system. If you’re a Christian homeschool mom seeking biblical clarity and practical encouragement, you don’t want to miss this powerful conversation!

What You'll Learn:

• The biblical purpose of education and discipleship for your children
• The intentional shift away from biblical education in America
• How public schools promote a false sense of neutrality
• The spiritual battle behind government-run education
• Why it’s crucial for Christian parents to reclaim their God-given role in education

Recommended Resources:

Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education, and How We Can Win It Back, by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman

Crimes of the Educators: How Utopians Are Using Government Schools to Destroy America's Children, by Samuel Blumenfeld and Alex Newman

Indoctrinating Our Children to Death: Government Schools’ War on Faith, Family, & Freedom – And How to Stop It, by Alex Newman

More from Alex Newman on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

More from Meeke Addison on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

Connect with Alex Newman at Liberty Sentinel

Find more encouragement from Meeke Addison at Culture Proof

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.

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 creation

CTCMath 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.

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, Homeschool Insights, and Made2Homeschool.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of homeschooling multiple children or worried you won’t be able to give them a “top-notch” education? In this inspiring BEST OF Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast episode, veteran homeschool mom Missy Andrews joins Yvette Hampton to unpack “The Art of Teaching.” Drawing from her years of experience teaching her six children and guiding parents through the challenges of home education, Missy redefines what it really means to educate our kids—and how to make the journey joyful, not stressful.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why education is a journey, not just a checklist or book list
• The truth about “mastery learning” and why you don’t have to teach all the facts
• How to homeschool multiple kids without losing your mind (or your joy!)
• Simple questions to ignite thoughtful discussions in literature—from picture books to classics
• The most important role of the homeschool parent: leading your kids to Jesus

Recommended Resources:

CenterForLit.com

BiblioFilesPodcast

ESV Bible

The Gift ofFire, by Ritchard Mitchell

ParadiseLost, by John Milton

The LostTools of Learning, by Dorothy Sayers

Centerfor Lit - Teaching the Classics Basic Seminar

Reading Roadmaps, by Missy Andrews

My Divine Comedy: A Mother's Homeschooling Journey, by Missy Andrews

More from Missy Andrews on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

More from Adam Andrews (Missy’s husband) on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

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 creation

⁠CTCMath⁠ 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.

Ready to ditch the stress and rediscover what matters most in homeschooling? In this heartfelt episode of the SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKED PODCAST, Aby Rinella welcomes Carrie De Francisco, who shares wisdom from her years as a homeschool mom. Learn about her life-giving approach to homeschool planning—focused on nurturing your kids and your faith instead of checking off endless boxes.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to silence the “Am I doing enough?” voice for good

• The essentials of home-based learning that build faith and character

• Simple, practical learning activities that fit every family’s rhythm

• Strategies for incorporating worship, movement, and rest into daily life

• Why caring for your home and each other IS part of homeschooling!

Recommended Resources:

A Home Education Handbook: Nine Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning, by Carrie De Francisco

Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God, by Carrie De Francisco

Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education, by Carrie DeFrancsico

Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child, by Anthony Esolen

Coffee with Carrie - Carrie's website for more resources and information

Coffee with Carrie Homeschool Podcast

More from Carrie De Francisco on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

More from Aby Rinella 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 creation

CTCMath 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 searching for encouragement, practical tips, and wisdom as you homeschool through all seasons—especially high school? In this inspiring episode, veteran homeschool mom and mentor Carrie De Francisco⁠ joins host Aby Rinella⁠ to share real-life insights from over two decades of homeschooling. Carrie reveals how her journey evolved, what she would do differently, and the true heart behind lasting homeschool success. Whether you're a new homeschooler or preparing to graduate your kids, this episode is packed with encouragement, practical advice, and Christ-centered perspective.

What You’ll Learn:

• How homeschooling has changed since the 1990s, and what matters most through the years

• The importance of relationships and conversations in a successful homeschool journey

• Practical strategies for managing chaos and staying calm as a homeschool mom

• Tips for mentoring high school students (and preparing for the next season in motherhood)

• How to find balance, avoid overscheduling, and cherish family moments

Recommended Resources:

A Home Education Handbook: Nine Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning, by Carrie De Francisco

Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God, by Carrie De Francisco

Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education, by Carrie DeFrancsico

Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child, by Anthony Esolen

Coffee with Carrie - Carrie's website for more resources and information

Coffee with Carrie Homeschool Podcast

More from Carrie De Francisco on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

More from Aby Rinella 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:

Apologiais 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 creation

CTCMath 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.

Feeling overwhelmed by homeschooling, motherhood, and life’s constant demands? You’re not alone! Join Cindy West⁠⁠ as she welcomes Jamie Erickson⁠⁠, host of the Mom to Mom podcast and seasoned homeschool mom, to the SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKED PODCAST. Jamie shares her powerful testimony of overcoming seasons of chaos—whether from busy schedules, comparison, or heartbreaking life events.

Together, they explore three root causes of overwhelm, the difference between daily chaos and bigger life crises, and biblical steps to regain calm and clarity. If you’re looking for encouragement and practical advice from moms who understand, this conversation is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

• The three types of overwhelm and how to identify which you’re facing
• Biblical strategies for pursuing peace and calm (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)
• How to let go of comparing yourself to other moms and perfectionism
• Practical systems for managing daily home and homeschool tasks
• Why it’s okay to let some responsibilities go—temporarily or permanently
• How to trust God and find peace in seasons that are out of your control

Chapters:

03:22 So many homeschool moms share a feeling of Overwhelm

05:39 How God Refined this Homeschool Mom to Speak on Overwhelm

06:35 Identifying Overwhelm - A Guide for Moms

07:10 Three Types of Overwhelm - And Three Responses

08:44 A prescription for beating Overwhelm

09:43 Mind Your Business

12:07 Your Life is Not Ordered Day-To-Day. It's Ordered in Much Smaller Increments

14:57 The Second Type of Overwhelm - Comparison

17:40 The Third Type of Overwhelm - Circumstances Outside of Your Control

19:25 Release These Things to God

21:58 Hope for the Overwhelmed Mom

25:24 Practical Steps for Conquering Overwhelm

25:30 Make a List

Recommended Resources:

⁠Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again by Jamie Erickson⁠

⁠Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence by Jamie Erickson⁠

⁠Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow by Jamie Erickson⁠

⁠JamieErickson.com⁠

⁠Biblio-Files - Great books, vetted for your family⁠

⁠Mom to Mom Podcast with Jamie Erickson Kate Battistelli, and September McCarthy⁠

⁠⁠Cindy West’s Homeschool Masterclass on Project-Based Learning ⁠

⁠⁠No Sweat Nature Study Podcast⁠

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.⁠

⁠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 creation

⁠CTCMath⁠ 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.

We want to hear from you! Sponsors:

Feeling overwhelmed by homeschooling, motherhood, and life’s constant demands? You’re not alone! Join Cindy West as she welcomes Jamie Erickson, host of the Mom to Mom podcast and seasoned homeschool mom, to the SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKED PODCAST. Jamie shares her powerful testimony of overcoming seasons of chaos—whether from busy schedules, comparison, or heartbreaking life events.

Together, they explore three root causes of overwhelm, the difference between daily chaos and bigger life crises, and biblical steps to regain calm and clarity. If you’re looking for encouragement and practical advice from moms who understand, this conversation is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

• The three types of overwhelm and how to identify which you’re facing

• Biblical strategies for pursuing peace and calm (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)

• How to let go of comparing yourself to other moms and perfectionism

• Practical systems for managing daily home and homeschool tasks

• Why it’s okay to let some responsibilities go—temporarily or permanently

• How to trust God and find peace in seasons that are out of your control

Chapters:

03:22 So many homeschool moms share a feeling of Overwhelm

05:39 How God Refined this Homeschool Mom to Speak onOverwhelm

06:35 Identifying Overwhelm - A Guide for Moms

07:10 Three Types of Overwhelm - And Three Responses

08:44 A prescription for beating Overwhelm

09:43 Mind Your Business

12:07 Your Life is Not Ordered Day-To-Day. It's Ordered inMuch Smaller Increments

14:57 The Second Type of Overwhelm - Comparison

17:40 The Third Type of Overwhelm - Circumstances Outside ofYour Control

19:25 Release These Things to God

21:58 Hope for the Overwhelmed Mom

25:24 Practical Steps for Conquering Overwhelm

25:30 Make a List

Recommended Resources:

Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again by Jamie Erickson

Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence by Jamie Erickson

Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow by Jamie Erickson

JamieErickson.com

Biblio-Files - Great books, vetted for your family

Mom to Mom Podcast with Jamie Erickson Kate Battistelli, and September McCarthy

⁠Cindy West’s Homeschool Masterclass on Project-Based Learning 

⁠No Sweat Nature Study Podcast

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.

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 creation

CTCMath 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.

We want to hear from you! Sponsors:

Ready to build a vibrant Christian home library for your homeschool? In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Kristi Clover⁠⁠ sits down with homeschool veteran Nicki Truesdell to share practical tips for creating and organizing a book collection that will grow with your family. Whether you’re searching for the best Christian worldview books, struggling to organize your ever-expanding collection, or just want to avoid drowning in curriculum, this conversation is packed with encouragement, real-life stories, and actionable systems for homeschool moms. Discover favorite publishers, vetting books for content, creative storage hacks, and so much more. Don’t miss this essential episode for every homeschool mom who loves books—and maybe owns three copies of the same classic!

Key Takeaways:

• Start building your home library gradually—don’t rush!
• Prioritize books that align with a biblical worldview and high-quality writing.
• Organize books by history timeline, age group, and subject for easy access.
• Use affordable resources like book sales, thrift stores, and trusted book lists.
• Creative solutions for space limitations, including garage storage and rotating bins.
• How to involve your kids in the process and teach them to make wise reading choices.
• Why it’s okay to quit boring or unhelpful books—don’t be afraid to ditch what doesn’t work!

✨ Leave a comment with your favorite home library tip or book!

Recommended Resources:

• ⁠Building Your Homeschool Library: Practical Tips for Moms Who Love Books - ⁠⁠Free Printable Guide⁠

• ⁠NickiTruesdell.com⁠

• ⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠

• ⁠Home Sweet Homeschool: Gentle moments of encouragement for Christian homeschooling mothers, by Nicki Truesdell⁠

• ⁠Anyone Can Homeschool: Overcoming Obstacles to Home Education, by Nicki Truesdell⁠

  Landmark Books (History)

• Childhood of Famous Americans Series

  The Sowers Series Books

  Lamplighter Books

  Answers in Genesis

  Master Books

• ⁠Kristi Clover’s Free 3 Day Homeschool Reset⁠

• ⁠Kristi Clover’s Ultimate Homeschool Organization Course - Use Coupon Code “CLOVER30” to save $30!⁠

• ⁠More from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠

• ⁠Homeschool Survival Series on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠

• ⁠Getting Started in Homeschooling Series⁠

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 creation

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

Feeling overwhelmed in your homeschool journey? In this powerful episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Kristi Clover sits down with Nicki Truesdell—second-generation homeschooler, author, and speaker—to share Nicki’s top 10 encouragements for Christian homeschool moms.

From shifting your mindset (“Be a family, not a school”) to understanding “education is discipleship,” they deliver practical strategies and biblical truth to help you navigate the challenges of homeschooling. Learn how to break free from comparison, focus on content over credits, and find joy in your unique calling as a mom and teacher.

This episode is full of grace, freedom, and Christ-centered wisdom just when you need it most. Tune in for uplifting encouragement, real parent-to-parent advice, and lots of laughs! Find the show notes and more resources at SchoolhouseRocked.com.

Recommended Resources:

Feeling overwhelmed or second-guessing your homeschool journey? Our free, printable encouragement guide offers biblical perspective, practical wisdom, and gentle reassurance to help you refocus on what truly matters in Christian homeschooling.

• Top 10 Tips for Christian Homeschool Moms -

  Free Printable Encouragement Guide

• NickiTruesdell.com

• The Nicki Truesdell Podcast

• Home Sweet Homeschool: Gentle moments of encouragement for Christian homeschooling mothers, by Nicki Truesdell

• Anyone Can Homeschool: Overcoming Obstacles to Home Education, by Nicki Truesdell

• More books from Nicki Truesdell

• Kristi Clover’s Free 3 Day Homeschool Reset

• Kristi Clover’s Ultimate Homeschool Organization Course - Use Coupon Code “CLOVER30” to save $30!

• More from Kristi Clover on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

• Homeschool Survival Series on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

• Getting Started in Homeschooling Series

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 creation

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 should Christian parents look for in a college? In this insightful episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, ⁠⁠Meeke Addison and Dr. ⁠⁠Renton Rathbun⁠⁠ discuss the biblical approach to higher education, the importance of stewarding your child’s talents, and how to avoid the pitfalls of secular and even “Christian-in-name-only” colleges. Learn how to vet schools, ask the tough questions, and ensure your student’s walk with Christ remains strong after high school. Whether your child is considering college, an apprenticeship, or another path, this conversation is a must-listen for homeschooling families. ⁠

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 Addison

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.