How to Raise Teens of Character: Monica Swanson’s Homeschooling Secrets

In this heartfelt clip from our interview with Sherri Renno, she opens up about the real struggles and blessings of homeschooling. Sherri shares how feeling ill-equipped and overwhelmed drew her closer to the Lord, and how the challenges of having her children home all day became a powerful tool for growth and sanctification.If you’re a parent wondering if you can do this, or how homeschooling can impact your spiritual journey, this video is for you.🎯 Key Takeaways:Homeschooling can feel overwhelming—but God equips you for what He calls you to do.Challenges can become sanctifying opportunities.Attitude, dependence on the Lord, and perseverance matter more than perfection.⁠⁠👉 Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.⁠⁠Ready to join the homeschool revolution?⁠⁠⁠Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!Sponsors:⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.Homeschool Insights 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 Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Renton Rathbun Show,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Nicki Truesdell Podcast,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Gospel Shaped Family⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠.

Discover practical ways to teach character to your children while homeschooling!In this excerpt from our conversation with Monica Swanson, she shares how she navigated the challenges of raising teenagers with biblical character, what worked for her family, and how small daily habits can make a lifelong impact.✨ Topics Covered in This Clip:The early struggles and lessons in character buildingHow to create intentional character training routinesEncouraging teens to learn from mentors beyond mom and dadPractical tools like journals, curated resources, and daily reflectionWhether you’re homeschooling a kindergartner or a teen, Monica’s insights will help you guide your children toward becoming thoughtful, patient, and responsible adults.⁠👉 Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.⁠Ready to join the homeschool revolution?⁠⁠Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!Sponsors:⁠Apologia⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠CTCMath⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.Homeschool Insights 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 Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠, ⁠Culture Proof⁠, ⁠the Renton Rathbun Show,⁠ ⁠Thinking Dad⁠, ⁠the Nicki Truesdell Podcast,⁠ ⁠Gospel Shaped Family⁠, and ⁠Made2Homeschool⁠.

As homeschool moms, the enemy doesn’t need to defeat us—he just needs to distract us, discourage us, and fill us with lies.In this powerful conversation, Aby Rinella and Kristi Clover talk honestly about the lies moms often believe—lies rooted in shame, overwhelm, anxiety, and identity—and why it’s so critical to identify those lies and replace them with God’s truth.Kristi shares from her own journey through burnout and depression, explaining how unresolved hurts and “I am” statements can quietly attack our identity in Christ and make us less effective—not only as moms, but as believers raising the next generation.✨ In this clip, you’ll learn:Why the enemy targets homeschool moms specificallyHow lies affect our identity and daily effectivenessWhy “positive self-talk” isn’t enoughHow to begin identifying the root lie and replacing it with biblical truth⁠⁠👉 Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.⁠⁠Ready to join the homeschool revolution?⁠⁠⁠Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!Sponsors:⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.Homeschool Insights 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 Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Renton Rathbun Show,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Nicki Truesdell Podcast,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Gospel Shaped Family⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠.

In this powerful excerpt from our interview with Linda Lacour Hobar, author of the Mystery of History homeschool curriculum, we dive into why history is one of the most important subjects we can teach our children.Linda explains how history reveals the fallen nature of mankind, why teaching from a biblical worldview matters, and how understanding the past helps children grasp the need for redemption in Christ.Whether you homeschool or just want to raise children who understand the real story of the world, this conversation is full of insight and encouragement.⁠⁠👉 Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.⁠⁠Ready to join the homeschool revolution?⁠⁠⁠Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!Sponsors:⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.Homeschool Insights 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 Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Renton Rathbun Show,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Nicki Truesdell Podcast,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Gospel Shaped Family⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠.

The battle for truth is raging in our culture—and our kids are right in the middle of it. In this powerful conversation, Yvette Hampton talks with Dr. Renton Rathbun (Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Bob Jones University) about why teaching a solid biblical worldview is essential for Christian homeschool families.What is a biblical worldview, really? How do we teach it to our children? And why is it the foundation they need to stand firm in today’s “reality war”?⁠⁠👉 Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.⁠⁠Ready to join the homeschool revolution?⁠⁠⁠Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!Sponsors:⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.Homeschool Insights 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 Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Renton Rathbun Show,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Nicki Truesdell Podcast,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Gospel Shaped Family⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠.

Yvette Hampton talks with Sherri Renno about why she chose to homeschool her children—and how seeing education from God’s perspective completely changed their family. Sherri shares her journey from public school teacher to homeschooling mom, the challenges she faced, and the joy of having a husband who fully supports their mission of discipleship through home education.If you’re curious about faith-based homeschooling or looking for encouragement as a parent, this video is for you!Topics covered in this clip:Transitioning from public school teaching to homeschoolingSeeing science, math, and learning as God’s designThe importance of parental teamwork in home education⁠⁠👉 Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.⁠⁠Ready to join the homeschool revolution?⁠⁠⁠Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!Sponsors:⁠⁠Apologia⁠⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠⁠ is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation⁠⁠CTCMath⁠⁠ specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.Homeschool Insights 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 Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Culture Proof⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Renton Rathbun Show,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Thinking Dad⁠⁠, ⁠⁠the Nicki Truesdell Podcast,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Gospel Shaped Family⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Made2Homeschool⁠⁠.

Discover practical ways to use the holiday season to build character, gratitude, and kindness in your children. Kristi Clover talks with Monica Swanson about flipping the script during busy times and turning everyday moments—like baking cookies or playing music—into opportunities to teach generosity and empathy.In this clip, you’ll learn how small, intentional actions can make a big difference in shaping your child’s heart, even during a hectic holiday season.Key Takeaways:Use December and the holidays intentionally to encourage character growth.Transform routine activities into opportunities for giving and serving others.Even if your kids seem distracted, they’re absorbing your example.👉 Watch this full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.Ready to join the homeschool revolution?⁠Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!Sponsors:Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.BJU Press Homeschool is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creationCTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.Homeschool Insights 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 Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Culture Proof, the Renton Rathbun Show, Thinking Dad, the Nicki Truesdell Podcast, Gospel Shaped Family, and Made2Homeschool.

Homeschooling an only child can feel overwhelming—both for moms and kids. Is it enough? Will they miss out? In this powerful conversation, Aby Rinella and Kathy Gibbens share the unique blessings and challenges of homeschooling one child, how God’s plan is always the best plan, and why community is so important.Whether you’re just starting your homeschool journey or walking through the teen years, this encouragement will remind you that God’s call doesn’t change based on family size.👉 Watch the full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠There’s a Revolution Transforming Education and it’s NOT Happening in the Classroom!Stream the groundbreaking documentary, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today and see why homeschooling is the REVOLUTION that is saving children, families, the church, and culture!⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, get your ⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠ today!Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠.Support from the homeschool community allows us provide resources and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review, and by praying for our team.Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath.Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? 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. ⁠⁠⁠Visit CTCmath.com today⁠⁠⁠ to start your free trial today.

How do we teach our kids to love truth—and love God with all their minds? Kathy Gibbens joins host Aby Rinella to talk about the importance of teaching logic in a biblical way. In this powerful conversation, Kathy explains how logic helps kids take every thought captive, wrestle with big questions, and grow in faith.➡️ Learn why logic is an essential part of discipleship.➡️ Discover practical ways to make logic fun and relevant for your family.➡️ Be encouraged to guide your kids to love and protect truth in a world full of lies.📺 Watch the full conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠There’s a Revolution Transforming Education and it’s NOT Happening in the Classroom!Stream the groundbreaking documentary, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today and see why homeschooling is the REVOLUTION that is saving children, families, the church, and culture!⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, get your ⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠ today!Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠.Support from the homeschool community allows us provide resources and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review, and by praying for our team.Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath.Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? 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. ⁠⁠⁠Visit CTCmath.com today⁠⁠⁠ to start your free trial today.

Are you feeling overwhelmed about homeschooling your teen through high school? You’re not alone! In this encouraging clip from our interview with Cindy West and Pam Barnhill, Pam reminds us that you’ve already learned how to homeschool—high school is just the next step.✅ Learn how to approach high school without fear✅ Gain confidence by building on what you already know✅ Discover practical tips to make it simple and achievableHomeschooling high school doesn’t have to be intimidating—you’ve got this!🎧 Listen to the full interview on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free!⁠⁠⁠There’s a Revolution Transforming Education and it’s NOT Happening in the Classroom!Stream the groundbreaking documentary, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today and see why homeschooling is the REVOLUTION that is saving children, families, the church, and culture!⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, get your ⁠⁠⁠Homeschool Survival Kit⁠⁠⁠ today!Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry!Please consider making a ⁠⁠⁠donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked⁠⁠⁠.Support from the homeschool community allows us provide resources and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review, and by praying for our team.Your support is making an ETERNAL impact!The Homeschool Insights podcast is sponsored by CTCMath.Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? 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. ⁠⁠⁠Visit CTCmath.com today⁠⁠⁠ to start your free trial today.