Making The Leap

We're thrilled to welcome a podcasting veteran of the last seven years - Linda Kardamis to the Herzog Podcast Network. Linda's podcast Teach 4 the Heart will be offered alongside Making the Leap each week in our growing family of podcasts. Linda visited the Stigalls in studio to discuss her background as a teacher and how God led her to begin a new career in connecting and encouraging teachers of faith to be bold and true to the Word of God, while rekindling their creativity and passion in public, Christian, and home education. Hear how Linda's idea of supporting Christian teachers blossomed into a small business and eventually a successful podcast. So successful in fact, Linda's husband left his own accomplished career to help grow Teach 4 the Heart. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Teach 4 the Heart.Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

In this increasingly "inclusive" culture, many girls and young women are being faced with a shocking new reality. Boys and young men who decide they're female are now allowed to share locker rooms, bathrooms, and even take their roster spot in competitive women's sporting events in many places. Sadly, it's not exclusive to public and secular schools. Join the Stigalls as they host former NCAA Women's Swimming champ Riley Gaines as she shares her story of initially fearing the woke mob in speaking out against competition with a biological male posing as a female peer. Later, hear how her voice grew to be the leading spokeswoman in the nation for protecting women's sports in schools.Follow Riley on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

Talk radio host, author, and scholar Dennis Prager joins the Stigalls and pulls no punches when discussing the state of public school. Hear his candid diagnosis of what's rotting schools from within, his lament specifically concerning his home state of California, and what he says is the "most wonderful thing" parents can do for their country and children right now. Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

The Washington Post just completed a deep-dive survey of parents who homeschool and their motivations for doing so. The Stigalls pour through the Post's sometimes interesting and sometimes insulting conclusions from the survey. Dr. Keri Ingraham joins the show to thoroughly explain what ESAs or "universal school choice" means by definition and what goes into the funding formula for those who live in states with "universal school choice." What does that mean for you as a parent to participate? What are Education Savings Accounts for your K-12 student and do you know how to access them? Those who live in states with true school choice won't want to miss this topic! Those who don't have access to school choice will want to hear why its such an important development for your family's success in education.Follow Dr. Keri D. Ingraham on X. Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

On today's episode, Chris and Christine look into the world of an average mother and citizen in her community, Buffy Smith. Buffy ran for her public school board and won. She proudly served for many years until she ultimately decided her public schools weren't the best fit for her own children.When she made the move to Christian education for her family, Buffy came under attack. Community members labeled her as a "hypocrite" for serving her community's schools while not choosing them for her own children. Today, you'll hear why even serving on your local school board still might not be enough to assure your child gets the best possible outcome in academics. Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

If you're like the Stigalls, you'd assume an MBA is an intimidating, advanced degree you'd earn well after high school and college. John Foster joins the show today to explain how an MBA level of instruction is something any homeschool or Christian school teacher can introduce to their kids right now. Hear why John believes we can do better for our kids when discussing free markets and behaviors. There's no reason to wait until college!If you're ready to use the Middle School MBA program in your home or school, use code LEAP2023 at MiddleSchoolMBA.com.Economics in One Video: WATCH HERELife of Fred Books: LEARN MORE or PLACE AN ORDERFollow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

Chris and Christine discuss the growing nationwide trend of schools attempting to keep students' gender transitions a secret from their parents. "What are your pronouns?" is now a common question heard in public school classrooms. Some schools have even set up "gender affirming closets" so students can change clothes at school without parental knowledge. Parents must take this issue seriously, especially as the battle for parental rights heads to the courts. In New Jersey, the attorney general actually sued three school districts over their policies to inform parents of their children’s gender transitionsStay up-to-date on the latest court battles and parental rights news at ReadLion.com. Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

Chris and Christine discuss Charlotte Mason’s method of education with Ambleside Schools International Founder Maryellen St. Cyr.In 1989, Maryellen began to search for a philosophically and pedagogically consistent method of Christian education. She found just such a method in the writings of British educator, Charlotte Mason. Maryellen has since become one of the country’s leading experts on Charlotte Mason’s pedagogy and was a primary author of the book, When Children Love to Learn.In 2000, Maryellen founded Ambleside School of Fredericksburg, Texas, providing children with a Charlotte Mason education and serving as a center for training interested educators from around the world. In response to growing requests for help in establishing Ambleside Schools, in 2005, Maryellen co-founded Ambleside Schools International.Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

Chris and Christine discuss the growing importance of receiving a Christ-centered education with a mom and Christian school graduate, Hannah Earle. Hannah's background is in psychology and social work. Through this work experience, Hannah realized that young people are up against more cultural forces than ever before. As culture continues to shift, it's exceedingly important for young people to receive a Christian education. Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.

Chris & Christine interview two more of the Herzog Foundation's 2023 Christian Teachers of the Year: Janelle Rupp and Jake Kounter.Janelle Rupp teaches Anatomy & Physiology, Introduction to Healthcare, and Forensics at North Cobb Christian School in Kennesaw, Georgia. She is the author of a teaching program, “Remember Whose You Are,” which roots human sexuality in gospel identity. Prior to her teaching career, Janelle was a registered nurse.Jake Kounter teaches Bible courses at Immanuel Christian High School in Springfield, Virginia. Jake has a Master of Divinity degree in Biblical languages from Liberty University. Learn more about the Herzog Foundation's Teacher of the Year Awards. Like and follow the Herzog Foundation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.  You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.Follow Making The Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com.To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates.