Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

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 curriculums and why Veritas Press uses both during the grammar school years! Summer Weaver has been teaching English at Veritas Scholars Academy for 8 years and is here as your guide to discuss how these programs work, why they connect with students, and what your child can gain from their unique approaches.

Simply downloading parental control programs isn’t enough to keep your children safe on the internet anymore. How do we protect our children from harmful content and malicious predators and still give them enough space to learn how to responsibly use technology as they grow older? Chris McKenna of Protect Young Eyes is with us today to give not only technological solutions but build on them with the relational tools you need to raise honest and responsible children in the digital age.

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 relevant today? President of Grove City College, Paul McNulty is here to discuss this and other college-related concerns, from financial aid to what it looks like to run a school that refuses to give into the world’s progressive agenda.

Is what we believe about the End Times and Jesus’ return important? In today’s episode, American Vision president Gary DeMar guides us through some common End Times theories that people draw from the Bible and how our thoughts about the End Times can impact our attitudes and how we live our daily lives.If you’d like to dive deeper into these topics and explore some of Gary’s writing, you can read his blog posts at https://americanvision.org/authors/gary-demar/ 

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! In fall of 2022, Larry and Stacey Fischer sold almost everything, downsized into an Airstream trailer, and took their children on the adventure of a lifetime during a cross-country move from Lancaster Pennsylvania to Florida farm life. Their goal? To build family memories and make their kids’ education come alive by seeing the places they were learning about through their Veritas live online classes in person.In between their travels, they enjoy the freedom that Veritas Scholars Academy gives them as they homeschool their kids, run a farm, and operate their equestrian supplement business, Equine Leg Magic.

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, Brandon. Hear how his education impacted his life, drove him to succeed as an entrepreneur, and begin Lux Classical Christian school in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.If you need hope that your classically educated children can come out on the other side as strong and intelligent adults, today’s episode is for you!

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 Jenny Clark, founder of Love Your School, and Marlin Detweiler to learn about these funds, known as an Education Savings Account (or ESA). Discover what states currently support them and how to be equipped to get your state to pass legislation to approve ESAs. 

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 does someone need to build to become a great teacher? Join us for an insightful discussion with Marlin Detweiler and Veritas Scholars Academy teacher Damian Harrhoff (aka “Sir Haarhoff the Brave and Noble”). Want to learn what it could look like for your family to take classes with teachers like Damian Haarhoff? Sign up for a free consultation today: https://veritaspress.com/consult 

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 Farris, founder of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association and President of Alliance Defending Freedom. You’ll feel empowered by stories of God’s provision and intervention as Michael tells of his days in the state Supreme Courts fighting for parents’ rights, Christian freedom of speech, and the right to life for the unborn. Standing up for educational freedom is not a one-person job and this podcast will help you see that you aren’t alone, as well as show ways that you can help keep homeschooling legal in the United States if you feel inclined to join the battle. 

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 life experiences that exude his love for teaching. Whether he’s helping a “problem student” thrive, encouraging children from around the globe to share their cultures with each other, or finding Jesus through reading Les Miserables, Ed will light up the room with his energy and enthusiasm.Are you excited for your student to take classes with teachers like Ed? Schedule a free consultation today to see what classes are best for your family: https://veritaspress.com/consult