Aby Rinella and Whitney Newby offer encouragement and practical wisdom for Christian moms navigating the ups and downs of parenthood and education at home. They share an honest, faith-filled conversation on the power of perspective in Christian homeschooling and how we can surrender the overwhelm and experience deep rest in Christ. Whether you’re a new homeschool mom or a seasoned veteran, discover how shifting your mindset can transform your homeschool days and bring lasting joy to your family.
What You’ll Learn:
· Tips for managing the mental load and trusting Jesus daily
· Ways to foster a joyful, Christ-centered home atmosphere
· Why perspective influences homeschool success more than curriculum or methods
· Simple mindset shifts to help you enjoy motherhood and homeschooling
· Practical ideas for involving your kids in your spiritual journey
· Embracing life’s “interruptions” as divine invitations
Recommended Resources:
Lift Your Eyes: Daily Invitations to Behold Christ in Motherhood, by Whitney Newby
Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Edition: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling, by John Taylor Gatto
Brighter Day Press
Called to the Top
Sponsors:
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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.
Chapters:
02:53 Perspective shapes your homeschool day more than curriculum or method
06:38 Perspective Shift from "I have to" to "I get to"
10:03 Simple perspective shifts to bring joy and peace back into your home
13:06 How do we surrender our burdens when we feel like everything relies on us?
23:33 A Change of Assignment - What is God's plan right now?
27:44 A perspective shift for overwhelmed moms
31:30 Parenting perspective through each stage of childhood
