Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education
Episodes
212 episodes
212 | A Christian Educator Joins the Classical Education World - ft. Hutz Hertzberg
Today, we talk with Hutz Hertzberg, CEO of Turning Point Academy, about how they are helping churches reclaim their historical role in educating the next generation. In this conversation, we explore the rich history of Christian edu...
211 | Stockholm Syndrome Christianity - ft. John G. West
Dr. John G. West, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, discusses his powerful book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: How the Relentless Assault on Religion Has Created a Nation of Christian Hostages.Dr. West reveals how many Christ...
210 | The Importance of Reading - ft. Andrew Pudewa
Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, joins us today to explore the neurological development of reading skills in children. Andrew shares invaluable insights on the dangers of pushing readin...
209 | The Sin of Empathy - ft. Dr. Joe Rigney
What does it look like when empathy becomes sinful? How can we support people who are in need in a God-honoring way? Dr. Joe Rigney is here to share insights to help us identify the differences between healthy empathy and sinful empathy, as he ...
208 | The Babylon Bee - ft. Seth Dillon
Today we chat with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, about the power of humor and our First Amendment rights. Freedom of speech isn’t just about fighting censorship; with this freedom also comes the responsibility to stand up for truth and c...
207 | Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul - ft. Alex & Stephen Kendrick
Alex & Stephen Kendrick join us today to share about their new film, Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul, which will be coming to U.S. theaters on October 16th, 2026. Learn why they re-shot the entire film in Portuguese, how God paved the way fo...
206 | The Thrill of Orthodoxy - ft. Trevin Wax
What makes Christian orthodoxy thrilling? Today we chat with Trevin Wax, author of The Thrill of Orthodoxy, about why doctrine and theology are anything but dull, and how recovering the richness of historic Christian belief can deepen ...
205 | Christ College: A New Christian College in Florida - ft. Dr. Todd Bates
Inspired by the Great Books, Dr. Todd Bates has embarked on a journey to create a classical Christian college with the mission to raise a generation of adults who are well-grounded in classical thought, rhetoric, and entrepreneurship. Christ Co...
204 | Making History Come Alive - ft. Rob Shearer
Rob Shearer has been teaching history and literature through the Omnibus courses at Veritas Scholars Academy for over a decade, and he has a passion for teaching like no other. In today’s episode, you can get a preview of the engagi...
203 | The Classic Learning Test Has Come of Age - ft. Jeremy Tate
Did you know that the biggest influence in modern American education isn’t the curriculum or even the teachers, but college entrance exams?Every year, millions of students focus their studies around getting high scores on the SAT and ACT...
202 | Trail Life: Raising Boys to Be Men - ft. Mark Hancock
Today’s boys are finding themselves overwhelmingly unguided, ungrounded, unappreciated, and uninspired. With schools, universities, and even Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts) becoming more feminine in approach and leadership, young men lac...
201 | Some Cultures Are Better Than Others - ft. Lennox Kalifungwa
In America, where loud and well-meaning voices assert that every culture is equal, Lennox Kalifungwa’s stance that some cultures are better than others rings out as controversial. What defines culture? What makes things true, good,...
200 | The History of Homeschooling Legal Battles - ft. Zan Tyler
Today on Veritas Vox, we welcome a true homeschooling pioneer: Zan Tyler. Zan’s homeschool journey began in 1984 when she was threatened with jail for her choice to home educate. She has spent the past three decades advocating for homeschool fr...
199 | The Mission of Patrick Henry College - ft. Jack Haye
In today’s episode, we chat with Jack Haye, President of Patrick Henry College. Discover how the principles of classical Christian education shape this school and how they uphold their mission of training intellectually and spiritually grounded...
198 | Outcomes of Classical Christian Education - ft. Brandon Detweiler
How do classically educated kids really turn out as adults? Get a peek at one through today’s episode with Brandon Detweiler. Hear how his classical education impacted his life, drove him to succeed as an entrepreneur, and launch Lux C...
197 | More Than Gifted Hands - ft. Dr. Ben Carson
How would you expect life to go for a child born in poverty to a teenage mother who didn’t get past the third grade? Famed neurosurgeon and politician Dr. Ben Carson is here to share his story and how the habit of reading, instilled by his moth...
196 | Screen Time & Online Learning - ft. Dr. Bob Cannon
Are online classes to be written off as a problem for families who want to limit their children’s screen time, or is there more to consider? In this episode of Veritas Vox, Dr. Bob Cannon and the Detweilers explore the growing concerns surround...
195 | AI: What should we embrace? What should we fear? - ft. C.R. Wiley
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world at a pace few could have imagined. Today, author and pastor C.R. Wiley joins Marlin Detweiler to discuss the pros and cons of AI, the rise of transhumanist thinking, and what these technological de...
194 | What is Memory Period? - ft. Veritas Scholars Academy Teacher, Yolanda Statema
What in the world happens during a class called “Memory Period”? Is simply memorizing facts enough education for young students?Today, we chat with Yolanda Statema about the value of this class for grammar students and how its influence ...
193 | Calvin Coolidge, A President Worth Knowing - ft. Daniel L. Wright
Why is the example of Calvin Cooldige still relevant for us today?Join us as we learn with author Daniel L. Wright how Calvin Coolidge’s principled leadership, economic stewardship, humility, and sincere Christian faith shaped an era of ...
192 | Worldview and Changing Definitions for Words - ft. Max Lyons
Max Lyons joins us to discuss his book, The Student Worldview Dictionary, a project inspired by Noah Webster’s 1828 dictionary and designed to help children understand the original and biblical roots of words. In this episode, we discu...
191 | Why Is Dressing Casually So Important to Us? - ft. Pastor Randy Booth
Have you ever considered that our clothing and manners are expressions of love for God and our neighbors?In this episode, we discuss why the broader culture has shifted toward casual, irreverent attire and how this shift correlates with ...
190 | Christian Parents and the Sexual Revolution - ft. Mary Eberstadt
In this episode, we examine the far-reaching consequences of the sexual revolution on families, faith, and human flourishing with Mary Eberstatdt, author of Adam and Eve After the Pill and Primal Screams.Tune in to gain...
189 | Culturally We Are in a Precarious Place - ft. Aaron Renn
Is America truly living in a post-Christian culture? And if so, what does that mean for the Church? Today, we chat with Aaron Renn, urban analyst and author of Life in the Negative World, who shares his framework for understanding how Christian...
188 | The Importance of Preparing for the SAT and ACT - ft. Jean Burke
Did you know that taking a standardized test uses an entirely different skill set from simply mastering academic subjects in school?At their core, assessments such as the ACT, SAT, and CLT are actually logic tests. It may sound silly at ...