Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

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!

Prepare for exciting stories and deep thoughts as we dive into the topic of crime in America with Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County Florida (aka, “America’s Sheriff”). You’ll hear exciting stories of catching criminals and be inspired by Grady’s advice on what small steps you can take now to help your state become a safer place for future generations.

A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) has risen into the spotlight in recent years, and it’s easy to see why! What applications does it have, where is it going, and what elements does A.I. still lack that humans can possess? Dr. Michael Collender and Dr. Jonathan Shaw, authors of the book Wiser than the Machine are here to talk about all of this and more!

What are Family Consultants and Academic Advisors at Veritas Scholars Academy? What do they do to help families with their children’s educational journey? Today, Family Consultant Jenny Lindstrom joins us as we dive into the practical elements of how we help families who are brand new to Veritas and classical education so that their kids are set up for academic success.

For many, the deep theological education that one receives at a seminary has felt unattainable due to geographical and time constraints. Dr. John Schwandt is helping to bridge this gap with Redemption Seminary, a fully online self-paced program that allows people at all stages of life to dive deep into the Bible with the pairing of 1:1 live mentorship and rich courses. Join us as we chat with him about the value of theological education for everyone – not just pastors! 

How would you expect life to go for a child born in poverty to a teenage mother who didn’t get past the third grade? Famed neurosurgeon and politician Dr. Ben Carson is here to share his story and how one wise decision by his young mother changed the course of his life. He explains the psychological and practical effects that frequent, habitual reading can have on the minds and lives of the next generation. You won’t want to miss a moment of this encouraging and compelling episode as Dr. Carson shows that you don’t have to be born into a wealthy family to make a positive impact on the world.

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 as we interview Hettie Weber, one of the amazing Latin teachers at Veritas Scholars Academy! 

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 family while they served as missionaries in those remote Northern communities. Plus, learn how you can get academic credit at VSA when your student completes their pilot license while in high school!

An increasing number of states are letting families take control of their tax dollars through Education Savings Accounts (and other similar programs) that provide funds for families who choose to homeschool or send their children to private school.Will your state let you use your education dollars at Veritas Press? Listen to today’s episode for a complete list of states that are currently offering ESAs – and stay to the end to hear some exciting new ways that Veritas Scholars Academy plans to grow in the future!

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 Conservatory joins us to discuss what this concept looks like in both ordinary and extraordinary practice. Plus, stay to the end to discover Brett’s big tip for raising young people to become exemplary writers!