Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

How does our theology (or lack thereof) inform our actions, how we raise our children, and ultimately what our nation will look like in the long-term? Today we talk with Kirk Cameron about how God has pursued him as a teenager and how the Lord is leading him to continually put his faith into action.

Marlin and Laurie Detweiler are here to do a deep dive into the Omnibus, Veritas Press’s signature Great Books course. How do course credits work? What’s the difference between Omnibus Primary and Secondary? Why should Christians study books like Mein Kampf or Freud's writings? All this and more in today’s episode of Veritas Vox!

Does it matter to teach kids about God’s role within every subject, or should education be looked at as morally neutral? Today we discuss this and so much more about the importance of parents playing an active role in their children’s education with our special guest from Australia, Rebecca Devitt of the blog and YouTube channel, How Do I Homeschool?

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!