Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education
Episodes
205 episodes
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 ...
187 | The Common Grace of God - ft. Michael S. Horton
Did you ever stop to think that God’s common grace is what allows culture, arts, science, and ordinary vocations to flourish—even among non-Christians? Today Marlin Detweiler sits down with theologian Dr. Michael S. Horton to explor...
186 | Your Shurley English and IEW Questions, Answered! - ft. Summer Weaver
What is Shurley English? What is the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)?Today, we’re talking in depth about these two amazing grammar and writing curricula and why Veritas Press uses both during the grammar school years!Sum...
185 | Navigating College Entry from the Early Years - ft. Susan Gimotty
How early is too early to think about your child's post-high school years, and what can you do to get started on helping them plan for college, trade school, or beyond? What if you don’t know how to encourage your teen who has no idea what they...
184 | What is Christian Nationalism? - ft. R.R. Reno
Theologian and editor of First Things Magazine, R.R. Reno joins us from New York City to discuss a topic that has given rise to many questions in recent years: the idea of Christian nationalism.What is Christian nationalism, what could i...
183 | Travel School with Veritas Press - ft. Larry & Stacey Fischer
Do you daydream about taking more family vacations to learn on location? With a little planning, it can be totally doable to take your homeschooling on the road! Larry and Stacey Fischer sold almost everything, downsized into an Air...
182 | Raising Kids to Do Hard Things - ft. Brett Harris
What does it mean to “do hard things?” Today, Brett Harris, the co-author of the best-selling book Do Hard Things and Co-founder of The Author Conservatory, joins us to discuss what this concept looks like in both ordinary and extraord...
181 | What Sets Classically Educated Kids Apart - ft. Dr. Albert Mohler
Dr. Albert Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College, joins us to discuss the changes happening in today’s college and seminary students, the profound benefits of classical Christian education, and the cul...