"What makes our role so fun and exciting, what makes the homeschool movement so important right now, is that we don't just get to live and exist in this. We get to be the deciding factor, I think, on whether America falls into Tyranny or comes back to liberty. We're teetering between the two." — Rick Green
With so much discord and upheaval in the world, it can be easy to give into despair if we lose sight of our true source of HOPE. Like the Men of Issachar, we must understand the times and know what to do. Rick Gr...
"What makes our role so fun and exciting, what makes the homeschool movement so important right now, is that we don't just get to live and exist in this. We get to be the deciding factor, I think, on whether America falls into Tyranny or comes back to liberty. We're teetering between the two." — Rick Green
With so much discord and upheaval in the world, it can be easy to give into despair if we lose sight of our true source of HOPE. Like the Men of Issachar, we must understand the times and know what to do. Rick Green, founder of Patriot Academy, joins Yvette Hampton for a thought-provoking conversation as he shares strategies for families to understand and navigate the current state of our country with a Biblical, Constitutional, and Historical perspective, full of JOY and HOPE! Together, we’ll train up a generation of leaders who are ready to fight for our freedom and spread HOPE throughout their communities.
This conversation was originally broadcast live for the 2023 Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today! https://HomegrownGeneration.com
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important conversation.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Recommended Resources:
Podcast Note-Taking Guide
Biblical Citizenship In Modern America
Chasing American Legends
Constitution Alive: A Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution - https://amzn.to/3RUmYZ6
www.patriotacademy.com
WallBuilders Live!
Watch Rick Green’s 2020 session with Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella, Teaching the Constitution.
More From Rick Green on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.
📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? Download your free Homeschool Survival Kit today!
🍿🍿🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for FREE today!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 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!
Rick Green is known as America’s Constitution Coach. He is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host. He & his family travel the nation bringing America’s forgotten history and heroes to life in fun and entertaining ways, with an emphasis on our moral and constitutional heritage. Rick co-hosts the national daily radio program, WallBuilders Live!, with David Barton. Rick’s family also produced Chasing American Legends, an entertaining reality show traveling with comedian Brad Stine and the Green family as they investigate history’s mysteries and the American story.
Rick is the author and executive producer of Constitution Alive, America’s most engaging and entertaining study of the U.S. Constitution, as well as Biblical Citizenship In Modern America, Biblical instruction for a free people.
Along with his wife, Kara, Rick is the founder of Patriot Academy, an elite leadership training program specializing in applied civics with a Biblical, historical, & Constitutional Foundation. Through their more than 15,000 Constitution Coaches, they are training and empowering adults across the nation to educate their communities about the Constitution.
Discussion Questions For the Series:
-
- How do you interpret Rick's view on Christians engaging in protests and civil disobedience? Do you agree or disagree with his stance? Why?
- In what ways do you think being involved in local political parties can influence state legislation? How can individuals effectively engage in this process?
- Rick emphasizes the importance of participating in the political process as part of citizenship. Do you believe this is a responsibility of all citizens? Why or why not?
- The idea of being "salt and light" is discussed in relation to homeschooling. How do you interpret this concept? Do you think it applies to the education choices parents make for their children?
- Rick believes that homeschooling can play a determining role in America's future. What are your thoughts on this? Do you believe homeschooling has the potential to significantly impact society?
- Rick argues that neglecting the precepts of the Bible leads to negative consequences in society. Do you agree with this view? How do you see the Bible's precepts influencing society?
- Rick emphasizes the importance of understanding the legislative process and being informed before voting for legislators. Do you believe this level of understanding is necessary for effective citizenship? Why or why not?
More on this topic:
"The American Story" with Tim Barton
Education, Culture, and Truth: Preparing Kids for Battle – Tim Barton, Part 1
Training Up a Courageous Generation – Tim Barton, Part 2
Taking Action: Educating for the Culture War – Tim Barton, Part 3
Support Schoolhouse Rocked!
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. Please consider donating to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
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.
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.
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 proud to be a member of the Christian Podcast Community.
@schoolhouse_rocked on Instagram
Schoolhouse Rocked on Facebook
Schoolhouse Rocked on YouTube
Schoolhouse Rocked Website (Blog, Newsletter, Support, Store, Movie, and More!)
