Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

GIVEAWAY:  Jamie is giving away 10 copies(!) of her e-book, 100 MANNERS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS BEFORE THEY TURN 18!   Click here to enter!   Jamie Erickson is the founder of The Unlikely Homeschool. She is also the author of How We Teach: A Peek into the Lives of 25 Homeschool Veterans, a contributor to The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas, Volume 1 and Volume 2, and has written the upcoming book, Homeschool Bravely. In this episode of The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Jamie encourages moms to let go of "school" in order to homeschool well. She helps moms develop skills for sneaky learning and showing them how to create an environment for learning that runs parallel to their child's own natural gifts and talents. She also teaches them how to plan and organize their homeschool to allow for flexibility not rigidity. You can find Jamie online at TheUnlikelyHomeschool.com. Visit for your free copy of the  Top 10 No-Twaddle Printable Book List for Every Age!  

  Davis Carman is the president of Apologia Educational Ministries. He is an international speaker and advocate for home education in the United States and around the world. His mission is to help homeschooling families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith.  You can find Davis online at Apologia.com/daviscarman.  

 Durenda Wilson is a popular homeschool author, podcaster, conference speaker, and mentor. Her books, The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Homeschooling and Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart: 31 Days in God's Word help moms experience the blessings of God's grace and lift the unneccessary burdens that so many place on themselves.  You can find Durenda online at DurendaWilson.com.  

On this week's show were talking to Pam Barnhill. Pam is a popular homeschool speaker, blogger, podcaster, and author. Her new book, Better Together, is an indispensable guide to creating a time in your day to focus on the things that matter most in your homeschool. Her podcasts, Homeschool Snapshots, Your Morning Basket, and the Homeschool Solutions Show are an inpiration to scores of homeschool moms.   You can find Pam online at PamBarnhill.com Pam mentions the following resources in this podcast: Better Together, by Pam Barnhill Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education, by Susan Wise Bauer  Mere Motherhood: Morning Times, nursery Rhymes, and My Journey Toward Sanctification, by Cindy Rollins Leisure: The Basis of Culture, by Josef Pieper  Handbook of Nature Study, by Anna Botsford Comstock Scholé Sisters Retreats

On this special ★Bonus Episode★ we are back with Connie Albers. If you haven't already heard it, listen to the first part of this interview here. Connie is a respected speaker and author for NavPress who has served the homeschooling community for 27 years, as well as homeschooled her five children who are all graduates of the University of Central Florida. She has served as a director and board member for a large state homeschool organization, worked in the political arena as a senior strategist for a successful U.S. Congressional campaign, and has been a Speaker Relations and Events Manager for Apologia Educational Ministries. We have been blessed to have Connie on the Schoolhouse Rocked Production Team, serving as Associate Producer. Connie is giving a free copy of her E-book, 5 Fears Every Mother of Teens Faces and How to Overcome Them to everyone who signs up for her newsletter on ConnieAlbers.com. Backstage Pass Members can see Connie's full interview for Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution here.  

On this week's show were talking to Connie Albers. Connie is respected speaker and author for NavPress who has served the homeschooling community for 27 years, as well as homeschooled her five children who are all graduates of the University of Central Florida. She has served as a director and board member for a large state homeschool organization, worked in the political arena as a senior strategist for a successful U.S. Congressional campaign, and has been a Speaker Relations and Events Manager for Apologia Educational Ministries. We have been blessed to have Connie on the Schoolhouse Rocked Production Team, serving as Associate Producer. As Connie and I were talking, our conversation was going so well that I didn’t want to cut it off and have you miss out as she shares her wisdom concerning the teen years, so this Wednesday you can catch a special bonus episode, Connie Albers on Parenting Through the Teen Years. Connie is giving a free copy of her E-book, 5 Fears Every Mother of Teens Faces and How to Overcome Them to everyone who signs up for her newsletter on ConnieAlbers.com. Backstage Pass Members can see Connie's full interview for Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution here.

  On this week's show we're talking to young, homeschooled author, Cecelia Schmidt. Schoolhouse Rocked Backstage Pass Members can watch exclusive behind-the-scenes video from this episode. Cecelia is a recent high school graduate who was homeschooled from 7-12 Grade. She is the published author of three books in a Christian historical fiction series, The War Rages On, The War Within, and The War's End. These books are beloved in the Hampton household. She hopes to encourage other aspiring authors to develop their writing skills and use them for God's glory. Cecelia is the big sister of Solomon Schmidt, author of the History Bites series.  

  On this week's show were talking to homeschool dad, Israel Wayne. Israel is a national speaker and the author of several books including Education: Does God Have an Opinion? and his newest book, Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask. Israel appeared in the excellent documentary, Indoctrination, and we were very excited to interview him for Schoolhouse Rocked.  Sign up for Israel's newsletter HERE. Listen for Yvette on Israel's excellent podcast at https://ultimateradioshow.com/family-renewal/  You can find Israel online at: Website: https://www.familyrenewal.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelWayneAuthor/ https://www.facebook.com/israel.wayne https://www.facebook.com/familyrenewal/ Twitter: @Israelwayne      Schoolhouse Rocked Backstage Pass members can watch exclusive behind-the-scenes video from this episode. Podcast listeners can use the coupon code mentioned in this show to save 10% on any Backstage Pass membership.

  On this week's show were talking to Scott LaPierre, who answers some great questions on marriage and homeschooling, including, "what do I do if I feel called to homeschool but my spouse doesn't?" Scott is the senior pastor of Woodland Christian Church, an author, and popular speaker at homeschool conventions. He and his wife, Katie, grew up together in northern California, and God has blessed them with seven children. Scott and Katie were among our first interviews for Schoolhouse Rocked, when we travelled to Woodland Washington to film their family and several members of their church. It was a great trip, that got the film off to an excellent start. You can find Scott online at ScottLaPierre.org. You can find Scott's excellent books on Amazon.

  On this week's show were talking to Dr. Carol M. Swain. Dr. Swain is an award-winning political scientist, a former professor of political science and professor of law at Vanderbilt University. She is a public speaker, and political commentator. and author of several books including Abduction: How Liberalism Steals Our Children's Hearts and Minds and Be the People: A Call to Reclaim America's Faith and Promise. Dr. Swain is part of the Schoolhouse Rocked cast and we enjoyed getting to know her while we were filming in Nashville, TN. You can find Dr. Swain online at CarolMSwain.com. Yvette recently appeared on Dr. Swain's new podcast, Common Sense Conversations. You can find it here.  

On this week's show were talking to Ginger Hubbard. Ginger is an encouragement to me and thousands of other homeschool moms as she speaks at conventions all across the country on the topic of biblical parenting. She is the author of several books including Don’t Make Me Count to Three and Wise Words for Moms. You can find Ginger online at www.GingerHubbard.com. The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast brings you the best homeschooling conversations to encourage and equip you to start strong and finish well. On this weekly show, Yvette Hampton speaks with today's homeschooling leaders - speakers, authors, activists, curriculum publishers - and homeschooling families. These conversations will build you up and give you important resources to help you homeschool your children with success - from pre-school to graduation! Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution is a feature-length documentary on homeschooling, coming to theaters soon.  

In this episode Yvette Hampton talks with the director of Schoolhouse Rocked, Garritt Hampton, about what listeners can expect from the podcast and why they are making a homeschool documentary. The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast brings you the best homeschooling conversations to encourage and equip you to start strong and finish well. Host, Yvette Hampton, speaks with today's homeschooling leaders - speakers, authors, activists, curriculum publishers - and homeschooling families. These conversations will build you up and give you important resources to help you homeschool your children with success - from pre-school to graduation! Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution is a feature-length documentary on homeschooling, coming to theaters soon. Members.SchoolhouseRocked.com is where you will find exclusive, members-only video, audio, homeschooling resources, and more. Our mission at Schoolhouse Rocked is to encourage and equip homeschool families. To that end, we want to provide great resources to help homeschooling families succeed – to start strong and finish well! In filming for Schoolhouse Rocked we have shot over 100 interviews with homeschool families, students, authors, speakers, curriculum publishers, and community leaders, and each week we interview a new homeschooling expert for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Subscribe for free and get immediate access to great video clips, featuring helpful homeschooling tips and encouragement from the cast of Schoolhouse Rocked. You will also get a free gift when you subscribe! Download 90 minutes of exclusive videos from Heidi St. John, Sam Sorbo, Andrew Kern, and Colleen Kessler – yours to keep!