Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

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 

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 ways that students can grow, expand their high school experiences, and build a vibrant community - all while doing online classes from wherever they call home! Laura King, the Dean of Students at Veritas Scholars Academy is here to share how your students can be connected to their classmates from far away. 

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 Renaissance & Reformation book, and one of our most beloved Omnibus teachers at Veritas Scholars Academy for the past 9 years. Get to know this wonderful teacher as he tells his story. Plus, he gives a great detailed account of what students learn in a year of Omnibus and its impact on students’ lives. 

How did classical Christian education get its resurgence in the United States after decades of government education being the standard? Today, you’ll hear it straight from one of the men who was instrumental in this growth: Tom Garfield, the past Headmaster of Logos school in Moscow, ID and current Dean of Academics at Veritas Scholars Academy.We’ll also discuss the differences between attending an in-person classical school vs. the live online options that are now available – and why online classical Christian schools are an outstanding cultural experience.

Can you really define what beauty is? Are there pitfalls to believing beauty is relative? Join contributing author and editor for the Omnibus curriculum, Gene Veith for a stimulating discussion on truth, goodness, and beauty - and how defining what those are will shape the way we look at everything from art to theology and even mathematics!

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 and Leann Erickson share how their family’s end-of-year celebration has evolved over time and give the inside scoop about what the End of Year Gathering at Veritas Press looks like.If you’ve ever wondered how to meet like-minded homeschool families who you’ll be friends with for a lifetime, the Veritas End of Year Gathering (or EOYG) is the place to be! Want to learn more or sign up? Visit https://veritaspress.com/eoyg 

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 can benefit your entire family! We also talk about what methods of memorization ‘stick’ the best and what to do if your child happens to not be into singing memory songs.Want to explore Memory Period for yourself? Check out the available class times at https://vpsa.veritaspress.com/catalog 

Do you wonder how Omnibus (Veritas Press’ flagship integrated humanities curriculum) was created? Today, on the podcast, Ty Fischer gives you the origins story of Omnibus! Ty is the editor of Omnibus and Head of School for Veritas Academy in Lancaster, PA (not to be confused with Veritas Scholars Academy, the online school!) After hearing about how Omnibus was created, stick around as Ty Fischer and Marlin Detweiler discuss the evolution of classical ed over the past 30 years and also give practical tips on deciding if classical education is right for your family. Want to learn more about the Omnibus program? Tap here to read an in-depth blog post covering the most frequently asked questions about this unique curriculum.

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 the truth. Classical education focuses on critically thinking about the world around you– and our world is filled with math!Veritas Scholars Academy math teachers Mary Wright and Sarah Cartwright (a mother-daughter duo) take on this myth. They discuss how every person can use and appreciate advanced math every day and dive into both the practical and quirky ways they have used math and physics– from watching movies, listening to podcasts, and analyzing the effects of an actual incident where a car smashed through a brick wall right in the middle of math class!Do you want your kids to catch the “I love math and physics” bug? Or maybe even a “Math isn’t as horrible as I thought it was” attitude? Consider signing your student up for a live online class where these two inspirational ladies will lovingly teach them at Veritas Scholars Academy!