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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
"The beauty of family devotions is that they can be as diverse as the families themselves." ~ Israel Wayne
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Israel Wayne joins Yvette Hampton for an enlightening discussion on cultivating a foundation of sound Biblical faith in ourselves and our children through the use of a modern Catechism – a set of questions and answers used to teach doctrine. Establish a sound family statement of faith, delve into how families can effectively teach and defend Christian beliefs, and explore the importance of scripture in understanding fundamental doctrines. This resource-packed episode will equip parents with tools for guiding their children towards a deeper understanding of the Word of God, with practical applications and a scripture-centric approach. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned veteran in the faith, this episode will strengthen your spiritual foundation. Tune in to Schoolhouse Rocked for your weekly dose of faith, family, and homeschool encouragement! #FoundationsInFaith #ChristianDoctrine #FamilyDevotions
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation.
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Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
https://familyrenewal.org/
Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism, by Israel Wayne
Foundations in Faith, by Israel Wayne
Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask, by Israel Wayne
Education: Does God Have an Opinion, Israel Wayne
Related Podcast Episodes:
Navigating the Homeschooling Journey: Avoiding Pitfalls - Israel Wayne, Part 1
Homeschooling with Confidence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls - Israel Wayne, Part 2
Homeschooling Success: Advice on Avoiding Common Pitfalls - Israel Wayne, Part 3
Avoiding Common Parenting Mistakes - Israel Wayne
More from Israel Wayne on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Discussion Questions:
1. How does "Foundations in Faith" help families approach the study of spiritual disciplines and secondary doctrines such as eschatology together?
2. Why is it important for families to read and discuss their church's statement of faith, and how can this practice strengthen a family's collective vision or statement of faith?
3. In what ways can parents prepare their children to defend their faith effectively, and how do resources like the curriculum discussed help equip families for this task?
4. How does the Word of God serve as a guide for families in making decisions and finding answers to life's questions?
5. Can you describe the method used by Israel Wayne to compile scripture topically in his resource? How does it aim to emphasize the authority of the Word of God?
6. What role does scripture play in the family devotion resource that includes questions, answers, and practical applications? How can this format aid in teaching children to seek guidance from scripture?
7. Why does Israel Wayne consider a catechism or statement of belief important for church membership, and what are the implications of not having such a process in modern church practice?
8. How does the resource distinguish between primary and secondary doctrines, and why is this distinction important for maintaining unity within the Christian community?
9. In what creative ways can families personalize their family worship time, and why is it crucial to adapt these practices to fit individual family dynamics?
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SPONSORS:
CTCMath - 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.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
Apologia – 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.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a part of the Biblical Family Network and a proud member of the Christian Podcast Community.
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Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. As we near the end of 2023, would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
"Holiness being set apart so that we might be able to imitate God." - Renton Rathbun
Discover the power of a biblical worldview with host Yvette Hampton and guest Renton Rathbun on this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Dive into the importance of aligning ourselves with God's Word, defending the truth, and teaching our children to love and appreciate God's law. Learn how to navigate the challenges of secular culture, universities, and media while instilling a biblical worldview in your homeschooling journey. Tune in for insightful discussions and practical tips to equip you and your family in the pursuit of biblical truth.
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Renton Rathbun has been a classroom teacher for over two decades. His teaching experience has included both secular and Christian colleges and universities. He and his wife homeschooled their son, Daniel who is now an adult. Renton has spoken for Homeschool venues such as the Foundations Summit, the Canadian Homeschool Symposium, Teach Them Diligently, The Great Homeschool Convention, Rocky Mountain Homeschool Convention, and others. Renton holds a BS in English Education and an MA in interpretative speech from Bob Jones University. He has also received an MFA in creative writing from Minnesota State University, an MA in philosophy from the University of Toledo, a ThM from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and has a PhD in apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary. Renton serves as the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview.
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Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
BJU Press Homeschool
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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Discussion Questions:
How does Renton define a biblical worldview, and why does he believe it is important for Christians to align themselves with it?
What are some of the challenges that homeschooling families face in maintaining a biblical worldview, especially when it comes to teaching certain subjects or addressing secular influences?
How does Renton explain the role of apologetics in defending a biblical worldview? Do you agree with his perspective? Why or why not?
What are some of the ways that the secular world, particularly through social media and media platforms, influences children and adults to question or reject their faith? How can homeschooling provide a safeguard against these influences?
In what ways does Renton criticize the approach of certain Christian universities when it comes to maintaining a biblical worldview? Do you think there is a balance that can be struck between academic freedom and teaching a biblical worldview? Why or why not?
Yvette mentions the significance of starting with the Word of God and teaching academics through the lens of Scripture. How can this approach shape a child's understanding and application of a biblical worldview?
Renton highlights the power of home worship in reinforcing the importance of a biblical worldview. How can families incorporate worship into their homeschooling routine to strengthen their faith and understanding of God's Word?
What steps can homeschooling parents take to ensure they are using curriculum that aligns with a biblical worldview? How can they evaluate and select resources that will effectively teach and reinforce biblical principles?
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SPONSORS:
CTCMath - 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.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
Apologia – 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.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. As we near the end of 2023, would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
"Faith should be the foundation that guides decision-making in all areas." — Chris Gonzales
Chris Gonzales, of GoodTube Kids joins Yvette Hampton for a deep dive into the dangers of the digital realm and the importance of protecting our children in this ever-evolving digital landscape. He shares his personal experiences and insights as a law enforcement officer, pastor, and homeschool dad, highlighting the critical role fathers play in raising their daughters and setting an example of what a Godly man looks like. Chris also emphasizes the integration of faith into all aspects of life, challenging the cultural message that tells young people to separate their faith from other areas. Join us as we explore the power of intentional parenting, the battle for our children's hearts and minds through social media, and the need for strong apologetics in today's world. Stay tuned as we learn valuable lessons and gain practical wisdom from Chris Gonzales on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Chris Gonzales resigned from the FBI after 14 years as a Special Agent when he realized the biggest threat we face today is in the war for the hearts and minds of our youth.
As parents, we often just don’t realize the incredible amount of terrible content and messaging forced onto our youth through social media and on-demand content such as YouTube Kids, Netflix, Disney, and Nickelodeon. Chris wrote an e-book called Poisoned Candy to tell parents about the dangers of children’s media. Parents feel like they have nowhere to turn to find good content in a safe environment; so, after nineteen years in law enforcement, Chris felt God was calling him to a new fight to protect children in the digital realm. Chris launched GoodTube Kids to create a safe place for kids and a resource for parents all in one place.
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓
🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately!
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
GoodTube Kids
Free eBook - Poisoned Candy, by Chris Gonzales
Sarah and Josh Bultman - A Homeschool Adventure (Brinkman Adventures)
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today!
Discussion Questions For the Series:
How do you integrate your faith into different aspects of your life, such as sports, career, and friendships?
What are your thoughts on children having access to social media? At what age do you think it is appropriate for them to start using it?
In what ways do you intentionally represent Christ in your daily life, whether it's through your media choices or interactions with others?
How do you engage in conversations with your children about worldview and explain why certain things go against your beliefs?
Have you ever encountered family-friendly content that did not align with your Christian values? How did you handle that situation?
How do you navigate the digital realm to protect yourself and your family from its dangers?
What steps can you take to strengthen and embolden your own faith, and how can you share your faith confidently with others?
Be the most popular mom in your co-op. Get your Schoolhouse Rocked merch here.
SPONSORS:
CTCMath - 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.
BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
Apologia – 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.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
Connect with us:
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
@SRHomeschool on Twitter
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
“You talked about math. Where do these invisible laws of mathematics come from and why don't they randomly change? They come from the mind of God, and they don't change because God doesn't change. Laws of nature. The whole reason we can do science to begin with is we have laws of nature that are, they're not tangible, but they don't change. They're consistent every time and that's why you can do an experiment today and tomorrow and get the same results if you do it the same way. Well that's only possible because God made not only the tangible world, but the non-tangible world. He made the laws of nature. He holds them together so they don't randomly change. They reflect Him. And so the only reason you can do science to begin with is because God is real and the Bible's true. And you can point out all of that when you're teaching it from a Biblical perspective.” – Bryan Osborne, Answers in Genesis
Bryan Osborne is a well-respected speaker, author, and curriculum specialist for Answers in Genesis. He holds a master’s degree in education and taught Bible history in a public school for 13 years. He has been teaching Christians to defend their faith for nearly 20 years. We had the privilege of interviewing Bryan for Schoolhouse Rocked, at the Creation Museum, and that interview was one that dramatically shaped the direction of the rest of the film. We can’t wait for you to see his contribution when the film is released, but in the meantime we were able to interview him for The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast and we know you will be encouraged by his insights into education, Biblical worldview, and discipleship.
You can watch this full interview on the Schoolhouse Rocked Backstage Pass site. Save 10% on any Backstage Pass membership when you use the coupon code "PODCAST10".
“Dear Christian, please recognize that God’s Word is being attacked at a foundational level, and that’s why so many of your kids and grandkids are walking away from the faith. We’ve got to give them the right foundation, which is based on the idea that the truth that God’s Word is the absolute authority, and all things will go from there.” – Bryan Osborne
Backstage Pass members can watch Bryan Osborne's full interview for Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution. Save 10% on any Backstage Pass membership when you use the coupon code "PODCAST10".
Click here for the transcript of this episode
Transcripts are provided by MakeCrate. MakeCrate provides your homeschooler with the STEM skills they need for the future! Fun, hands-on electronics kits paired with an online learning platform teach your middle or high schooler engineering and coding fundamentals right at home! No technical expertise is required. Order your MakeCrate today at MakeCrate.Club/SR.
We couldn’t be more excited to announce that WE ARE DONE FILMING for Schoolhouse Rocked!!
BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!
In order to complete this film with excellence, we need the help of the homeschooling community… we need YOU! The post-production budget for the film is $198,157. The majority of that budget still needs to be funded, so we are asking you to pledge monthly for the next 12 months to help us reach this goal. As a community we can finish this movie! Will you please join us?
Schoolhouse Rocked is not our movie. It’s a project by and for the homeschool community, and it’s all for God’s glory. We are confident that He will use this important resource to grow the homeschooling community and impact families around the world. However, if we are not able to raise the necessary funds to get through post-production, all progress on the movie will stop.
Here’s how YOU can help..
1} PRAY! Pray for the Lord’s continued protection over our family, wisdom as we move forward, and for Schoolhouse Rocked to be fully funded. Pray also that this film will have a huge impact in God’s kingdom. Our greatest desire is not to simply make a movie about homeschooling, but to impact families and culture for Christ.
2} PLEDGE MONTHLY for the next 12 months. Any amount helps and it adds up quickly. Whether you can afford $10/month or $100/month or more, it’s all the same in God’s economy and will be a huge step towards finishing the movie and getting it into theaters.
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3} SHARE THE NEED with anyone you know who believes in homeschooling. If you know someone who you think would be interested in supporting this project, please share this important work with them or put them in touch with us. We need the support of the homeschool community, sponsors, and donors both big and small.
There is a real need to pull together as a community and support the important ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked!
“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”Romans 12:4-5
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
What foundation are you building your homeschool on?
Bryan Osborne is a well respected speaker, author, and curriculum specialist for Answers in Genesis. He holds a master’s degree in education and taught Bible history in a public school for 13 years, and has been teaching Christians to defend their faith for nearly 20 years.
We are blessed to have Bryan as an important part of the Schoolhouse Rocked cast.
Book referenced: Already Gone: Why your kids will quit church and what you can do to stop it, by Ken Ham and Britt Beemer.
Learn more about Bryan Osborne and Answers in Genesis at https://answersingenesis.org
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Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Yvette Hampton talks with Hannah Leary, winner and now co-host of the National Bible Bee Competition. In this episode, Hannah shares her personal testimony of how God used her time in the Bible during her middle school and high school years, her experience with the National Bible Bee, and her parents' dedication and guidance to prepare her for adult life. They also discuss growing up in a family that prioritized the Word of God, and how she got involved in, and prepared for, the Bible Bee, as well as how being homeschooled impacted her life.
After the podcast, Yvette and Hannah continue their discussion for Backstage Pass members to discuss practical ways to get into the Bible and memorize Scripture.
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Click here for the transcript of this episode, which is provided by our new sponsor, MakeCrate. MakeCrate provides your homeschooler with the STEM skills they need for the future! Fun, hands-on electronics kits paired with an online learning platform teach your middle or high schooler engineering and coding fundamentals right at home! No technical expertise is required. Order your MakeCrate today at MakeCrate.Club/SR.
Hannah Leary is a 2015 homeschool graduate and serves as the co-host to the National Bible Bee Competition. As the winner of the inaugural National Bible Bee Game Show and a competitor in the National Bible Bee Competition for six years, she can’t think of a better way to have spent the days of her youth than studying and memorizing the Word of God. This study has led to her memorizing 12 books of the Bible!
Now, as she ministers in her local church and community, she is passionate about encouraging and equipping other young people to get into God’s Word and to build a biblical foundation for their lives. Hannah lives with her parents, six sisters, and three brothers in NY.
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