Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

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!

How is the cultural shift of the 21st century impacting students? How are today’s Christian students doing as they enter colleges and seminaries? Today, we have Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, on to discuss these topics and to hear his take on classical Christian Education!

Want to know what a recent Veritas Scholars Academy graduate thinks of his VSA experience and how it prepared him for college at Liberty University? Listen to Lucas Sobczak tell his story on today’s podcast! 

How does Veritas Press select books and curriculum? Join Marlin and Laurie Detweiler as they give the answers to some frequently asked questions, such as “Why do you have students read non-Christian content?”, “Why did you have to replace that book in the curriculum?”, and “Why do you like Jacobs math for high school?”

Further Reading: The Great Books: Why They Matter and How to Teach Them

Can what you read change your life? Absolutely! Today we have a conversation with Dr. Derek Thomas about his life, testimony, theology, and what books have impacted him over the years. As of recording this episode, Dr. Derek Thomas is the Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.

There is no denying it: a classical Christian education is an incredibly beneficial thing for students. But where does that leave families who can’t afford to pay for both government school taxes and the cost of giving their child a better education? Emlianna King, a secondary student at Veritas Scholars Academy, is here to tell you how VSA students are raising funds so that they can share the beauty of a classical education with more families!

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 peek at what other international field trips are on the horizon for VSA students!