What do you do when homeschooling gets HARD? In this candid episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Kristi Clover talks to veteran homeschool mom of seven, Rachael Carman, about finding balance and staying rooted in God’s sovereignty as a Christian homeschool mom.

Journey with these two seasoned homeschooling leaders as they discuss:

• Managing home and homeschool when your kids need extra attention

• Navigating big emotions (yours and theirs!) during difficult seasons

• Building deeper connections with your kids when challenges arise

• Handling those tough “I want to go to school!” conversations with grace, love, and confidence

With practical examples, spiritual encouragement, and lots of laughter, Kristi and Rachael will help you find hope and fresh ideas—no matter where you are in your homeschooling adventure.

Recommended Resources:

⁠Apologia.com⁠

⁠How to Have a HEART for Your Kids, by Rachael Carman⁠

⁠How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? By Rachael Carman⁠

⁠More books from Rachael Carman⁠

⁠Let’s Talk Homeschool Podcast⁠

⁠M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem: Simple Solutions to Organize Chaos and Bring More Joy into Your Home, by Kristi Clover⁠

⁠Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Keep Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids, by Kristi Clover⁠

⁠Sanity Savers for Moms: Simple Solutions for a More Joy-filled Life, by Kristi Clover⁠

⁠3 Day Homeschool Reset⁠

⁠Ultimate Homeschool Organization Course⁠ (Get a $30 Coupon Here)

⁠1 Minute Pause App⁠

⁠See Rachael Carman in Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution⁠

⁠More from Rachael Carman on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠

⁠More from Kristi Clover 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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

What does true balance look like for Christian homeschool moms? On this honest and inspiring episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Kristi Clover and Rachael Carman tackle the myth of balance in homeschooling and family life. Discover why priorities—not perfection—matter most, and how to overcome guilt and comparison by listening to God. With 7 kids and decades of experience, Rachael Carman shares practical tips and faith-filled encouragement for homeschooling through every season. Perfect for Christian moms seeking real-life advice and inspiration!

Recommended Resources:

Apologia.com

How to Have a HEART for Your Kids, by Rachael Carman

How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? By Rachael Carman

More books from Rachael Carman

Let’s Talk Homeschool Podcast

M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem: Simple Solutions to Organize Chaos and Bring More Joy into Your Home, by Kristi Clover

Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Keep Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids, by Kristi Clover

Sanity Savers for Moms: Simple Solutions for a More Joy-filled Life, by Kristi Clover

3 Day Homeschool Reset

Ultimate Homeschool Organization Course (Get a $30 Coupon Here)

1 Minute Pause App

See Rachael Carman in Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

More from Rachael Carman on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

More from Kristi Clover 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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Meeke Addison and Dr. Kathy Koch dive into the power of family traditions, biblical hospitality, and real-life parenting—especially during the bustling holiday season. Learn why traditions bring stability, how to embrace imperfect moments, and the importance of modeling generosity and character for your kids. Dr. Kathy also shares essential strategies for homeschool families to prevent frustration post-holidays by recognizing each child’s unique strengths and “smarts.”

What you’ll learn:

·       How traditions shape secure, joyful families

·       Handling parental stress and perfectionism

·       Fostering generosity and community beyond blood relatives

·       Making the homeschool transition after holidays easier

Recommended Resources:

⁠CelebrateKids.com⁠

⁠8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child's Intelligences, Dr. Kathy Koch⁠

⁠Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character that Changes Culture, Dr. Kathy – Koch⁠

⁠More books from Dr. Kathy Koch⁠

⁠More from Meeke Addison 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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Are you a homeschool parent wondering how to meet the deeper needs of your children? On this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Meeke Addison welcomes Dr. Kathy Koch, a nationally recognized expert in childhood development and founder of Celebrate Kids. Learn why kids crave being taught, not just told, and how intentional parenting impacts your child’s confidence, character, and faith. This episode is packed with practical advice for prioritizing character education, building security and belonging, and raising kids who love Jesus. Subscribe for more Christian homeschool inspiration, and visit us at SchoolhouseRocked.com for free homeschooling resources and encouragement!

Recommended Resources:

CelebrateKids.com

8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child's Intelligences, Dr. Kathy Koch

Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character that Changes Culture, Dr. Kathy – Koch

More books from Dr. Kathy Koch

More from Meeke Addison 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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Are you a homeschool parent wondering how to meet the deeper needs of your children? On this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Meeke Addison welcomes Dr. Kathy Koch, a nationally recognized expert in childhood development and founder of Celebrate Kids. Learn why kids crave being taught, not just told, and how intentional parenting impacts your child’s confidence, character, and faith. This episode is packed with practical advice for prioritizing character education, building security and belonging, and raising kids who love Jesus. Subscribe for more Christian homeschool inspiration, and visit us at SchoolhouseRocked.com for free homeschooling resources and encouragement!

Recommended Resources:

CelebrateKids.com

8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child's Intelligences, Dr. Kathy Koch

Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character that Changes Culture, Dr. Kathy – Koch

More books from Dr. Kathy Koch

More from Meeke Addison 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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Is your marriage feeling less than “Pinterest-perfect”? You’re not alone!

Join Aby Rinella and guest Kathy Roberts for an honest conversation about the power of a praying wife. Kathy shares her incredible testimony—from the heartbreak of betrayal and HIV, to God’s miraculous redemption in her marriage of 39 years. Discover practical tips for cultivating a prayerful life, find hope in forgiveness, and be inspired by stories of God’s faithfulness in the darkest moments. This episode is a must-listen for any wife longing for restoration and encouragement.

Recommended Resources:

⁠Heaven by Randy Alcorn⁠

Connect with Kathy Roberts

⁠Email Kathy Roberts⁠

⁠@KathyGreeneRoberts on Instagram⁠

⁠Kathy Roberts on Facebook⁠

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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

How does prayer shape a thriving Christian homeschool family? Join host Aby Rinella for an inspiring conversation with Kathy Roberts—a true Titus 2 woman with decades of wisdom. In this episode, "Praying Wife - Week 1," Kathy shares how being a praying wife transforms your home, your marriage, and your family. Discover practical tips, heartfelt stories, and biblical truths about releasing control, trusting God, and connecting with prayer partners. Whether you’re facing struggles or joys in your marriage, you’ll be uplifted and equipped to point your family back to Jesus.

Recommended Resources:

Heaven by Randy Alcorn

Connect with Kathy Roberts

Email Kathy Roberts

@KathyGreeneRoberts on Instagram

Kathy Roberts on Facebook

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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Join Aby Rinella and special guest Kathy Gibbens as they dive deep into the importance of teaching logic in your homeschool and discuss the nitty-gritty of raising—and graduating!—an only child. In this heartfelt and practical episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, you’ll learn why developing your child’s ability to think critically from a biblical perspective is more vital than ever. Kathy shares empowering advice for moms with one child, including actionable ways to cultivate friendships, conquer fears about socialization, and embrace God’s unique plan for your family. Don’t miss Kathy’s favorite resources, thought-provoking questions, and tips on building a strong, truth-centered foundation for your children!

Recommended Resources:

• ⁠Filter It Through a Brain Cell⁠

• ⁠The Fallacy Detective, by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn⁠

• ⁠Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis⁠

• ⁠Live Not By Lies, by Rod Dreher⁠

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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Are you struggling to teach your kids how to think critically in today’s world?

In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, host Aby Rinella sits down with Kathy Gibbens—homeschool mom, creator of the podcast "Filter It Through a Brain Cell," and logic enthusiast. Kathy shares her journey through homeschooling her daughter from K–12, the importance of teaching logic, and practical ways to make logic fun and relevant for your family.

Discover why logic isn’t innate, how “spot the lie” games can become powerful learning tools, and how logic skills help kids confidently navigate the culture. Plus, get Kathy’s tips for engaging your kids in meaningful conversations about truth, worldview, and faith!

Recommended Resources:

• Filter It Through a Brain Cell

• The Fallacy Detective, by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn

• Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis

• Live Not By Lies, by Rod Dreher

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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast⁠, ⁠Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Are you equipping your children to thrive in a reality war? In this powerful BEST OF episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton sits down with Dr. Renton Rathbun, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Bob Jones University. They tackle why teaching a solid biblical worldview is ESSENTIAL for Christian homeschool families—especially in today’s increasingly secular culture.

Discover practical strategies for integrating God’s word into every subject, why apologetics matters, and how to prepare your kids to stand firm in their faith. Plus, hear Renton’s inspiring family story and in-depth tips on finding curriculum rooted in biblical authority. Whether you're a veteran or brand-new to homeschooling, this conversation will equip you for the most important fight—shaping your child’s heart and mind to follow Christ.

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Recommended Resources:

• Why Does God Allow Evil?: Compelling Answers for Life’s Toughest Questions, by Clay Jones
• Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?: Big Questions, Chris Morphew
• Tramp for the Lord, by Corrie ten Boom
• The Hiding Place, by Corrie ten Boom
• Elizabeth Urbanowicz "Teaching the Word" on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nicki Truesdell Podcast, Homeschool Insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.