Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

Classical education has been called out for being “too inaccessible” to anyone with less than a genius IQ level, “too exclusive” to those who are of non-Western European heritage, and “too expensive” for most families.  We respond to these criticisms and more today in our second episode with Michael Eatmon addressing Sherry Hayes’ (Mom Delights) podcast episode, “Why I Reject Classical Education as a Homeschooling Mom of 15”Miss the first episode in this series? Tap here to listen to part I in Veritas Vox episode 147!

Today, we explore a global perspective on classical Christian education with David Elsing, founder of The Classical School in Perth, Australia – a unique hybrid homeschool model that's revolutionizing education Down Under.David shares his fascinating journey from teaching in elite Australian schools to discovering the transformative power of classical Christian education through Veritas’ Omnibus materials. He also discusses how caring for his disabled daughter inspired him to create his innovative three-day-per-week classical school model.

What would you say if someone said you shouldn’t classically educate because it “has pagan roots” or because your kids will just grow up to be pretentious know-it-alls? How would you explain the difference between classical education and classical Christian education? We tackle these topics and more with Michael Eatmon, as we respond to Sherry Hayes’ (Mom Delights) podcast episode, “Why I Reject Classical Education as a Homeschooling Mom of 15”

Wondering how to help high school students as they enter the world of upper-level mathematics? If so, today’s episode is for you!Join us as we discuss math with a man whose name is widely renowned in the world of mathematics textbooks, Paul Foerster. We’ll explore the impact of tackling math in a hands-on way, the importance of a growth mindset when approaching mathematics, and how to coach students as they practice complex math work.

Dr. John G. West, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, discusses his powerful new book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: How the Relentless Assault on Religion Has Created a Nation of Christian Hostages.Dr. West reveals how many Christians—often unknowingly—have adopted the values, language, and priorities of a culture increasingly hostile to Biblical truth. We also explore how this cultural captivity affects the Church’s witness, weakens its moral clarity, and compromises its mission. We’ll discuss real-world examples, historical context, and the urgent need for Christians to reclaim a robust, unapologetic faith.

Did you know that homeschool families aren’t the only ones who benefit from Veritas Press curriculum? We have an entire service called Single Source that serves brick-and-mortar schools, too! Today, Gene Liechty joins us to talk about what Single Source is and how it makes curriculum purchasing easier for schools of all sizes. If you’re friends with a school administrator, be sure to send them this episode - they’ll thank you!This episode is from the Veritas Vox Archive and originally aired on March 18, 2024.

Did you know that the Calvin Coolidge Foundation offers an annual full-ride scholarship to ANY college the winning student chooses? Learn about this and explore the topic of Christians in politics in today’s episode of Veritas Vox with guest Garland S. Tucker III.Want to hear something specific? > At minutes 5:27 to 10:54, learn about Garland’s book on Calvin Coolidge (and some fun facts about his presidential race in 1924!)  > At minutes 17:13 to 22:30, we provide information on the Calvin Coolidge Foundation scholarship > At minutes 22:30 to 30:30, we dive in deeper on Calvin Coolidge and how Christians like him can shape the United States government 

What mindsets make someone successful? We discuss this and more with Sarah Hernholm, founder of WIT (Whatever It Takes), which teaches entrepreneurship to kids ages 12-18. Join us as we explore the intersection of education, youth empowerment, and the entrepreneurial mindset.

Have you heard about the $10 billion rise of classical Christian education? Sarah Hernholm notes in her recent Forbes article that, “A 2,500-year-old educational approach is quietly disrupting the $750 billion K-12 education market…Classical Christian Education (CCE) has expanded from a niche movement to a significant market force, with over 677,500 students enrolled across 1,551 institutions for the 2023-2024 school year. Projections indicate this figure could reach 1.4 million by 2035.”Check out her article here and then listen to this episode where we dive into her findings!

How do you answer students who ask, “How are the great books going to benefit me?” We discuss this and all other things classical literature with Dr. Matthew Post, the Applied Associate Professor of Philosophy and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at the Honors College at the University of Tulsa.If you’ve ever wondered how to explain what makes the Great Books different from series like Twilight, this episode is for you!