"Parents are the first representation of God's authority for their children." ~ Meeke Addison Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Meeke Addison tackle the pressing issues of parenting, faith, and culture. In this inspiring episode, Meeke sheds light on the weakened state of the church, the dangers of following cultural trends, and the true biblical responsibilities of parents. Discover valuable insights on "gentle parenting," the importance of discipline, and how to harness your child's strong-willed personality for God's glory. Plus, don't miss the big announcement about our new team of godly women hosts, including Meeke Addison! Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation. 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. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Get Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution on DVD with any donation to the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry. Recommended Resources: Culture Proof Culture Proof Podcast Podcast Recommendations: Meeke Addison on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Meet the New Hosts of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast! Thinking Dad Podcast 📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓 🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 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: Cultural Norms vs. Biblical Principles: How can parents discern when cultural norms are undermining their biblical responsibilities, and what practical steps can they take to align their parenting with biblical principles? Authority and Love: How can parents effectively balance authority and love while ensuring their children understand the concept of divine authority? Parental Roles: Meeke Addison warns against equating parental authority with friendship. What are the potential consequences of parents acting more like friends than authority figures, and how can parents maintain the appropriate balance? Handling Rebellion: What strategies can parents employ when their children reject their authority, and how can they draw parallels between this situation and humanity's occasional rejection of God's guidance? Strong-Willed Children: How can parents recognize and harness the strengths of a strong-willed child for God's glory, despite the challenges that such a personality might present? Spiritual Battle for Character: What are some ways parents can engage in the spiritual battle for their child's character, and how can intentional parenting and prayer play a role in this process? Surrendering Children to God: How can parents consistently surrender their children to God, especially as they grow older and start making independent decisions? What are some practical steps for trusting in God's plans for their children? 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 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, Homeschool Insights, and Made2Homeschool. 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!)