The Rise of Christian Homeschooling: When the Church Invades Home

Ashley and Bailee dive into the rise of Christian homeschooling in America. They unpack how homeschooling grew from a fringe alternative into a core strategy of the evangelical movement, shaped by fear of secularism, control, and political influence.From the history of the movement to its impact on kids, they explore how homeschooling can shape social development, limit exposure to different viewpoints, and reinforce rigid belief systems. Together, they ask what these environments teach beyond academics—and how they can affect identity and autonomy long after childhood.Sources:Bernstein, M., Beall, A., & Beall, C. (2023). Christian indoctrination in homeschooling [Audio podcast episode]. In A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein. <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-indoctrination-in-homeschooling/id1693739175?i=1000633981264>Green, E. (2022, March 24). The rise of the parental rights movement. The New York Times Magazine.Cooper, C. (2021). The changing face of homeschooling in America. Phi Delta Kappan, 102(7), 48–52.Kunzman, R., & Gaither, M. (2020). Homeschooling: An updated comprehensive survey of the research.Connect with Us:📸 Instagram: @praisebetopod🎵 TikTok: @praisebetopod▶️ YouTube: @praisebetopod💻 Web: www.praisebetopod.com💸 Patreon: patreon.com/praisebetopod