Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education
Episodes
83 | Why Latin is the Key to Education - ft. Hettie Weber
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can learning Latin be an engaging and fun subject for young learners? How does it help students read advanced books at young ages? All this and more a...
82 | Stories From a Missionary Bush Pilot - ft. Paul Hadfield
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hadfield joins us today to talk about his days as a Bush pilot in Alaska and what being a part of Veritas Scholars Academy looked like for his fa...
81 | A New Way to Pay for Your Child's Education - ft. Bob Cannon
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An increasing number of states are letting families take control of their tax dollars through Education Savings Accounts (and other similar programs) ...
80 | Raising Kids to Do Hard Things - ft. Brett Harris
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Con...
79 | What Sets Classically Educated Kids Apart - ft. Dr. Albert Mohler
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is the cultural shift of the 21st century impacting students? How are today’s Christian students doing as they enter colleges and seminaries? To...
78 | Life after VSA and college - ft. Lucas Sobczak
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what a recent Veritas Scholars Academy graduate thinks of his VSA experience and how it prepared him for college at Liberty University? L...
77 | How Veritas Chooses Books & Curriculum - ft. Marlin & Laurie Detweiler
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does Veritas Press select books and curriculum? Join Marlin and Laurie Detweiler as they give the answers to some frequently asked questions, such...
76 | The Importance of Theology for Christians - ft. Dr. Derek Thomas
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can what you read change your life? Absolutely! Today we have a conversation with Dr. Derek Thomas about his life, testimony, theology, and what books...
75 | Help Support VSA Teachers & Students - ft. VSA Student Emlianna King
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is no denying it: a classical Christian education is an incredibly beneficial thing for students. But where does that leave families who can’t...
74 | The Man in The Mirror - ft. Pat Morley & Brett Clemmer
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What difference does a men’s ministry make? With well-discipled men come better marriages, stronger families, and more effective church communities....
73 | The Leadership We Need in Church and Government - ft. Peter Lillback
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What qualities make someone a good leader? Hint: They’re all deeply rooted in the principles that God sets forth in the Bible! Dr. Peter Lillback, P...
72 | Our Recent Trip to Israel - ft. Bob Cannon
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever worry that your kids will miss out on field trips by attending an online school? At Veritas Scholars Academy, we strive to provide rich opportuni...
71 | Economics and the Kingdom - ft. David Bahnsen
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does a biblical approach to economics look like? Today David Bahnsen, the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer with The Bahnsen Group jo...
70 | Leadership and the Family - ft. David Ashcraft
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re leading a family, a church, or in a management role in a company, there will be something for you in today’s episode with our guest...
69 | New Options for Affording Homeschooling - ft. Matt Beienburg
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is an Educational Savings Account (ESA)? Is it safe to take government money to aid in your homeschooling efforts? Learn all about ESA’s and th...
68 | The Founding of Veritas Press Part 2 - ft. Marlin & Laurie Detweiler
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Marlin and Laurie continue from the last episode in this second part of the story of the founding of Veritas Press. Learn how they went from usi...
67 | The Founding of Veritas Press Part 1 - ft. Marlin & Laurie Detweiler
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How did Veritas Press get started? Today Marlin and Laurie Detweiler invite you to reminisce with them about everything from their inspiration to star...
66 | How to Become a Great Teacher - ft. Dr. Daniel Coupland
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What societal outcomes can you expect when people begin banning or deconstructing books from past generations? Why are stories important for learning?...
65 | Why Johnny Can't Preach or Sing - ft. T. David Gordon
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How has modern music and technology changed churches and culture in America? The effects of pop music and smartphones may have shaped the world – ev...
64 | The Core of Classical Education - ft. Chris Schlect
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes classical education distinct from any other educational model? How did classical education begin its rise to prominence? How do we help our...
63 | Classical Education in Africa with Rafiki - ft. Anna Liebing
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is classical education valuable to those who don’t live in a Westernized culture? Today we travel to Malawi, Africa to learn from Anna Liebing what ...
62 | How to thrive as a Christian Business Leader - ft. Mike Sharrow of C12
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How should Christian business owners make their companies stand out from the rest of the world? Hint: It’s more than just slapping some Christian sy...
61 | Hope International - Sometimes one man's idea can change the world - ft. Peter Greer
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Christian families, we’re called to by Christ to serve the poor and needy - but how do we do this in a way that helps people long-term? Rather th...
60 | The History of Great Homeschool Conventions - ft. Brennan and Mary Jo Dean
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever debated whether that homeschool convention you saw advertised is really worth it? The answer is, it depends on the conference and your a...
59 | Musings from a Student in our First Year of Online Classes - ft. Tessa Hilgerson
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What was it like to be in one of the world’s first live online high school classes? The year was 2006 and students in the first-ever live online Ver...
58 | Redeeming Culture Through Sports - ft. Jose Alvarez
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever stop to think that today could be the best day of your life? It just might be! Jose Alvarez is here to tell you why – and share what Ch...
57 | Music in Classical Christian Education - ft. John Hodges
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is beauty something that you consider when you think about your family’s educational goals? Today John Hodges, Director of the Center for Western St...
56 | Today's Christian College - ft. Dr. Philip Ryken
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk all things college with Dr. Philip Ryken, President of Wheaton College!What makes a successful college student? What challenges are...
55 | The Veritas High School Experience - ft. Erica Esterly
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do students make the transition to online learning? Is there time for extracurriculars when you’re in a rigorous program like Veritas Scholars A...
54 | The story of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine - ft. Paul and Gena Suarez
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you homeschool, you’re likely familiar with The Old Schoolhouse magazine - one of the longest-running homeschool publications around! Today, meet...
53 | Lessons from Starting a School - ft. Jordan Tyler Poole
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re starting your journey as a classically homeschooling parent or making the leap to start a classical Christian school, there are simil...
52 | What is Rhetoric to a Christian? - ft. Doug Jones
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people boil rhetoric down to simply the ability to deliver an engaging speech, but it is so much more than that. Douglas Jones, the author of the...
51 | Classic Learning Test - the Alternative to the ACT & SAT
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT regarded as the American national standard, it can seem like parents have to choose between giving th...
50 | How does Veritas create curriculum? - ft. Marlin and Laurie Detweiler
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the previous episode, you heard what the Veritas Press philosophy of education looks like in each stage of a child’s development. Today, we’re ...
49 | What is Classical Christian Education at Veritas? - Marlin and Laurie Detweiler
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does classical education from a Christian worldview look like at the different ages and stages children go through? In the first of this two-part...
48 | Rhetoric is Key - ft. Carolyn Wilson
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some see rhetoric classes as merely the “classical version” of a speech & debate class, but it is so much more important than that! Join rheto...
47 | Our Valedictorian on Her Experience with Veritas - ft. Wendy Swem
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to spend high school in a rigorous online education? Get to know Wendy Swem, Veritas Scholars Academy’s 2022-2023 class Valedictoria...
46 | The Value of Science in a Classical Education - ft. Travis Southern
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does science belong in the category of “classical education”? Do students who receive a classical education excel in STEM studies and careers? Sci...
45 | The Importance of Preparing for the SAT and ACT - ft. Jean Burke
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that taking a standardized test uses an entirely different skill set from simply mastering academic subjects in school? At their core, as...
44 | SD Smith on Imagination and Story Telling
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to ultimately succeed as an author? The answer might surprise you! Join beloved children’s fiction writer, S.D. Smith (author of T...
43 | Dr. Stephen Nichols on RC Sproul, Advice for Potential College Students, and more!
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your student looking to continue their classical education after high school? The classical Christian curriculum at Reformation Bible College may b...
42 | STEM, Crucial to a Classical Education - ft. Mitch Stokes
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are STEM skills and a liberal arts education two completely different things? While they may seem separate at first glance, classical education blends...
41 | Which math option is best for your student? (Saxon/Math-U-See/Jacobs/Foerster)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Which mathematics option is best for your student? It depends! VSA Math teacher Crissy Lodmell joins us today to explain the different math tracks ava...
40 | Your Shurley English and IEW Questions, Answered!
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Shurley English? What is Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)? Today we’re talking in depth about these two amazing grammar and writing...
39 | Creating Your Family's Internet Safety Plan
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simply downloading parental control programs isn’t enough to keep your children safe on the internet anymore. How do we protect our children from ha...
38 | Paul McNulty, Grove City College President on woke culture, college vs. trade school, and more!
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it important (or even helpful) for students to spend their first four years on their own in a Christian college environment? Is college even still ...
37 | Gary DeMar: The End is Not Yet
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is what we believe about the End Times and Jesus’ return important? In today’s episode, American Vision president Gary DeMar guides us through som...
36 | Travel Schooling with Veritas - ft. Larry and Stacey Fischer
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
35 | Brandon Detweiler: Like Father, Like Son? (Outcomes from Classical Education)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do classically educated kids really turn out as adults? Get a peek at one through today’s episode! Today Marlin Detweiler is joined by his son, ...
34 | FREE money! How ESAs can fund your Tuition at Veritas - ft. Jenny Clark
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that more and more states are allowing parents to use their tax dollars to fund their child’s private or homeschooled education? Join J...
33 | How to get your child to love math - ft. Damian Haarhoff
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can learning mathematics glorify God? Can taking upper-level math classes cause us to grow in ways beyond the realm of mathematics? What traits do...
32 | Mike Farris on the Battle for Educational Freedom
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He started out as a politically-inquisitive 6-year-old. Now, he’s the lawyer who helped make homeschooling legal in all 50 U.S. states. Meet Michael...
31 | Ed Stengel, Lead Singer of Pawns or Kings, and One of Veritas' Great Teachers
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Stengel has taught in classrooms in four different countries but has a passion to teach live online classes with Veritas. He shares his incredible ...
30 | Laura King - VSA's Dean of Students
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever think that an online school could still have things like clubs, school trips, and student government? Today, learn about these and other ...
29 | Rob Shearer: Homeschool Pioneer and Omnibus Enthusiast
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear the story of a man who was a 1980’s homeschooling pioneer, father of 12, founder of Greenleaf Press, author of the Famous Men of the ...
28 | Tom Garfield on the Roots of the Resurgence of Classical Education
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How did classical Christian education get its resurgence in the United States after decades of government education being the standard? Today, you’l...
27 | Gene Veith on the Omnibus and Education’s Future
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really define what beauty is? Are there pitfalls to believing beauty is relative? Join contributing author and editor for the Omnibus curricu...
26 | End of Year Gathering; You Don’t Want to Miss it!
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you reward your students (and yourselves as parents) for all of the hard work put in during the school year? Veteran homeschool parents David a...
25 | What is Memory Period? - ft. Yolanda Statema
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What in the world happens during a class called “Memory Period”? Is simply memorizing facts enough education for young students?Today, we chat wit...
24 | Ty Fischer on How the Omnibus Came to be
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wonder how Omnibus (Veritas Press’ flagship integrated humanities curriculum) was created? Today, on the podcast, Ty Fischer gives you the or...
23 | The Joy of Mathematics in Classical Education
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People look at classical education and assume its emphasis on history must mean that STEM skills are kicked to the back burner. But that’s far from ...
22 | Al Keller - Insights from a Veteran Teacher
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What mindsets ought we to instill in our children to prepare them for the real world?Meet one of Veritas Scholars Academy’s first-ever and longest-s...
21 | Steve Demme - Author of Math -U-See
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know Steve Demme, the founder of Math-U-See! Hear how his passion for teaching math developed into a robust curriculum that ensured students ma...
20 | Eric Metaxas - A Message to the American Church - ft. Eric Metaxas
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should the church involve itself in politics? How did the great Christian leaders of our past handle difficult political situations and what were the ...
19 | What Does Godly Rhetoric Look Like? - ft. Michael Collender
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is rhetoric just clever deception, or something more? Can you use tools like rhetoric and satire to the glory of God? Discover the psychology, history...
18 | Working Moms and Homeschooling - ft. Molly Nickles (@themodernhomeschooler)
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do working homeschooling moms do it all? Are they just a rare breed of super mom?! Of course not! But there’s definitely a learning curve when i...
17 | Navigating College Entry from Early Years - ft. Susan Gimotty
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How early is too early to think about college, and what can you do to get started? What if you don’t know how to encourage your teen who has no idea...
16 | Classical Education, Then and Now, #2 - ft. Michael Eatmon
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find your children asking things like “Why do we go to this church?” or “Why do we follow that tradition?” What do we say when it ...
15 | Classical Education, Then and Now, #1 - ft. Michael Eatmon
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is classical education a formula? Just mix Latin, reading the great books, inspire a little wonder and boom– just like that you have a perfectly edu...
14 | A Talk with a Classical Education Pioneer - ft. George Grant
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know who Gerard Groote is? We didn’t either! He played a major role in church history, but in a very unlikely way. Pastor and founder of Fr...
13 | Homeschooling Little Ones - ft. Lexi Detweiler
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you or someone you know deep in the trenches of toddlerhood and trying to balance teaching your big kids at the same time?Lexi Detweiler is here t...
12 | The Reluctant Homeschooler - ft. Lexi Detweiler
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel unqualified to homeschool? Do you worry that homeschooling could stunt their social growth, limit their opportunities, and make them “we...
11 | We're Not Losing this Battle - ft. Voddie Baucham
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the biblical approach to things like racism and the social justice movement? Can education be morally neutral? Should we trust the government ...
10 | The Myth of an Ivy League Education - ft. VSA Teacher, Mary K Andreades
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes classical Christian education truly special? Why are the great classical books (even the pagan ones!) beneficial? What might Christians gai...
9 | Teaching Children to Write Classically - ft. Andrew Pudewa
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you equip your student(s) to become strong, clear, and compelling writers? What tools do students need to succeed? How do you help reluctant w...
8 | Meet the Headmaster of the World's Largest Classical School, #2 - ft. Bob Cannon
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes an online classical Christian school a more unique - and possibly even more desirable - experience than the brick-and-mortar alternative? H...
7 | Meet the Headmaster of the World's Largest Classical School, #1 - ft. Bob Cannon
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marlin Detweiler helps you get to know Dr. Bob Cannon, the beloved Headmaster of Veritas Scholars Academy! Discover the story of how ...
6 | The History of Classical Education's Revival, #2 - ft. David Goodwin
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How important IS it to give your child a classical Christian education and critical thinking skills? Can they simply gain these skills in college, or ...
5 | The History of Classical Education's Revival, #1 - ft. David Goodwin
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is a degree in education actually necessary or useful? Are classically educated students more likely to have close friends and keep their Christian fa...
4 | What's Really Going on with Education? - ft. Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Pledge of Allegiance was just a placeholder to help people move forward when Christianity was removed from America’s public sc...
3 | Discovering a Rhetoric of Love - ft. Michael Eatmon
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rhetoric is the art and science of persuasive communication. Over the years, some have used its tools to abuse, exploit, and manipulate their audience...
2 | Continuing the Conversation with Doug Wilson: What is the best way to win people to Christ? #2 - ft. Doug Wilson
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the relationship between Marlin Detweiler and Doug Wilson is over 30 years old? Over time there has been a distinct shift in how eac...
1 | Is satire, even bullying, good rhetoric for Christians? #1 - ft. Doug Wilson
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marlin Detweiler challenges Doug Wilson on his rhetorical style of domination. This introductory episode of Veritas Vox is a debate on what voice Chri...