Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

What difference does a men’s ministry make? With well-discipled men come better marriages, stronger families, and more effective church communities. Today we’re interviewing Pat Morley and Brett Clemmer, two of the men behind The Man in the Mirror - a ministry that focuses on bringing men closer to Christ as they fulfill their unique God-given roles in life.

What qualities make someone a good leader? Hint: They’re all deeply rooted in the principles that God sets forth in the Bible! Dr. Peter Lillback, President of Westminster Theological Seminary, guides us as we explore what these qualities look like in the church, the home, and in government.

Ever worry that your kids will miss out on field trips by attending an online school? At Veritas Scholars Academy, we strive to provide rich opportunities for students to get to know the world around them and experience the places they learn about. Today,  Dr. Bob Cannon, Headmaster at VSA, tells about this summer’s field trip to Israel (prior to the current conflict outbreak) and gives a sneak pe...

What does a biblical approach to economics look like? Today David Bahnsen, the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer with The Bahnsen Group joins us to discuss how important a godly mindset is when it comes to our work, wages, and resources.

Whether you’re leading a family, a church, or in a management role in a company, there will be something for you in today’s episode with our guest David Ashcraft, the CEO and President of the Global Leadership Network. We discuss his time as a pastor, what that has taught him about raising a family, and his new book, What Was I Thinking? How to Make Better Decisions So You Can Live and Lead with C...

What is an Educational Savings Account (ESA)? Is it safe to take government money to aid in your homeschooling efforts? Learn all about ESA’s and the important school choice legislation that is making its way across the United States in today’s episode with guest Matt Beienburg from the Goldwater Institute in Arizona.

Today Marlin and Laurie continue from the last episode in this second part of the story of the founding of Veritas Press. Learn how they went from using their garage as the Veritas warehouse and their home as the customer service center to now having a successful accredited online school that reaches families worldwide!

How did Veritas Press get started? Today Marlin and Laurie Detweiler invite you to reminisce with them about everything from their inspiration to start a school all the way up to the first Veritas Press catalog– and recognize all of the people who helped them along the way.

What societal outcomes can you expect when people begin banning or deconstructing books from past generations? Why are stories important for learning? Join us for a discussion on these topics and more with Dr. Daniel Coupland of Hillsdale College!

How has modern music and technology changed churches and culture in America? The effects of pop music and smartphones may have shaped the world – even our theology and academics – more than you realize! Join author T. David Gordon for a fascinating conversation on the evolution of our students, churches, and pastors.

What makes classical education distinct from any other educational model? How did classical education begin its rise to prominence? How do we help our students transition into adulthood? We discuss these questions and more with Chris Schlect, director of the Classical Christian Studies Graduate Program at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. Additional Resources: What Is Classical Education...

Is classical education valuable to those who don’t live in a Westernized culture? Today we travel to Malawi, Africa to learn from Anna Liebing what classical Christian education looks like in the context of African villages and how classical schools from the Rafiki Foundation are benefitting the people there.

How should Christian business owners make their companies stand out from the rest of the world? Hint: It’s more than just slapping some Christian symbols on their windows and websites! Today, Mike Sharrow from C12 joins us to share how pursuing excellence in all that we do is imperative for representing Christ well in the world. 

As Christian families, we’re called to by Christ to serve the poor and needy - but how do we do this in a way that helps people long-term? Rather than simply providing hand-outs that will eventually be used up, Hope International comes alongside impoverished people in Christ-centered discipleship and equips them with the tools, training, and capital to start their own sustainable businesses.  Lear...

Have you ever debated whether that homeschool convention you saw advertised is really worth it? The answer is, it depends on the conference and your approach! Brennan and Mary Jo Dean, the founders of Great Homeschool Conventions, are here to give you hope (college drop-outs CAN successfully home school - and more!), talk to you about how you can get the most out of a homeschool conference, and gi...

What was it like to be in one of the world’s first live online high school classes? The year was 2006 and students in the first-ever live online Veritas Scholars Academy class were dialing into Webex from their phones to participate in Omnibus I. While the online class experience has changed over the years, the high-caliber education at Veritas Scholars Academy is stronger than ever! Veritas alumn...

Did you ever stop to think that today could be the best day of your life? It just might be! Jose Alvarez is here to tell you why – and share what Christian discipleship looks like.  Jose is the upstate South Carolina regional Director of Links Players International, a nationwide discipleship fellowship for golfers. Whether or not you’ve ever touched a golf club, this episode is sure to inspire you...

Is beauty something that you consider when you think about your family’s educational goals? Today John Hodges, Director of the Center for Western Studies joins us to chat about why beauty should be a foundational aspect of education and how it can be seamlessly woven into academics.

Join us as we talk all things college with Dr. Philip Ryken, President of Wheaton College! What makes a successful college student? What challenges are Christian colleges facing today? How does college shape a young adult’s thought processes? Is college actually still a worthwhile investment today? We’ll tackle all of these topics and more in today’s episode of Veritas Vox

How do students make the transition to online learning? Is there time for extracurriculars when you’re in a rigorous program like Veritas Scholars Academy? Today we feature a snapshot of student life at Veritas through Erica Esterly, a recent VSA graduate and NCAA athlete.

If you homeschool, you’re likely familiar with The Old Schoolhouse magazine - one of the longest-running homeschool publications around! Today, meet Paul and Gena Suarez, the couple behind this great resource. We’ll be discussing the evolution of homeschool culture, the rise of homeschooling freedoms, and the importance of discipling the hearts of the next generation.

Whether you’re starting your journey as a classically homeschooling parent or making the leap to start a classical Christian school, there are similar questions to ponder before you begin. Today, Jordan Tyler Poole, the headmaster of Lux Classical Christian School in Jacksonville Beach, FL, is here to discuss these questions of goals, mindset, and more with us. You’re bound to find his insights he...

Many people boil rhetoric down to simply the ability to deliver an engaging speech, but it is so much more than that. Douglas Jones, the author of the revolutionary textbook, A Rhetoric of Love , joins us to give a comprehensive explanation of what rhetoric is and how a Christian’s rhetoric ought to differ from the variety that Aristotle taught.

With college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT regarded as the American national standard, it can seem like parents have to choose between giving their children a deep classical education or teaching them the common core principles so that they can pass these standardized tests. The good news? There is a stronger option available: the Classic Learning Test. Jeremy Tate, the CEO of the CLT is wit...

In the previous episode, you heard what the Veritas Press philosophy of education looks like in each stage of a child’s development. Today, we’re digging in deeper! Join Marlin and Laurie Detweiler for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to develop curricula and how the Veritas Press team decides what to create.