Teaching History: Why it Matters – Linda Lacour Hobar, Part 1 (Homeschooling Every Subject)

“Without teaching history from a biblical worldview, you're truly not teaching history as a whole. History supports a biblical worldview and gives us evidence of its truth.” ~ Linda Lacour Hobar Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton and Linda Lacour Hobar on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast as they explore the vital role of history in homeschooling. In this enlightening episode of our Homeschooling Every Subject series, Linda, author of The Mystery of History, sheds light on why understanding the past is crucial for our children's education and offers practical insights into integrating history into your homeschooling curriculum. Discover how history reveals the fallen nature of mankind, informs our voting decisions, and is an essential part of high school education. Don't miss Part 1 of this must-listen series! Topics Covered: • The significance of teaching history in homeschooling• Understanding the fallen nature of mankind through historical events• How historical knowledge shapes informed voting• High school history credit requirements and recommendations Come back tomorrow 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? Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide TheMysteryofHistory.com History Book List Podcast Recommendations: Homeschooling Every Subject Series The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Homeschooling, Linda Lacour Hobar, Part 1 Navigating the Bad Days: Managing Meltdowns, Sibling Conflict, and Homeschool Stress, Linda Lacour Hobar, Pt. 2 Thriving Through the Ugly: Homeschooling Through Difficult Times, Linda Lacour Hobar, Pt. 3   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: Understanding Importance: Why does Yvette emphasize the importance of starting history education with a Biblical perspective, beginning with Genesis? The Nature of Man: Linda mentions that studying history helps reveal the fallen nature of mankind. Can you provide examples from history that illustrate this idea? Marxism and History: How does understanding the history of Marxism and communism help inform current political beliefs and voting practices? Comparing Figures: Linda mentions that even historical heroes like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had flaws. Why is it important to study both the positive and negative aspects of historical figures? Current Relevance: In what ways do historical narratives about figures like Hugo Chavez and events in Venezuela provide a contemporary warning against certain political ideologies? Education Approach: Discuss the differences between how history might be taught in public school versus a homeschool setting that starts with a Biblical viewpoint. How might these differences impact a student’s understanding of history? History and Utopian Promises: Why do you think Karl Marx's promise of a utopian society through communism continues to attract new believers despite historical evidence to the contrary? Economic Systems: How does Linda differentiate between socialism and communism? Why is this distinction important for students to understand? Curriculum Scope: Discuss Linda's preferred high school history curriculum sequence. Why does she advocate for teaching the Renaissance and Reformation before American history? Personal Connections: Yvette mentioned she didn't appreciate