Let’s Talk Education: Academic Success Isn't Educational Success

What is the purpose of education in your home? In this powerful episode, Amy Rienow continues the conversation about school choices—public, private, Christian, or homeschool—and reframes the discussion around something even more important: the spiritual and relational goals we have for our children.

Rather than focusing only on school models, Amy shares how she learned to evaluate education by the fruit it produces and how to set intentional goals each year to disciple her children well. Whether your kids are in school or at home, you’ll be encouraged to take your role as parent and primary discipler seriously—and joyfully.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Why there’s no “problem-free” path to education—and why that’s okay

- How to evaluate educational choices based on the fruit they produce

- Practical steps for setting spiritual, social, academic, and life skills goals for your kids

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Join us next time as we begin a deep-dive mini-series exploring the pros and cons of public school, Christian school, and homeschooling. Amy will share biblical insight and personal stories to help you make wise decisions about your family's educational journey.