Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

Have you ever considered that our clothing and manners are expressions of love for God and our neighbors?

In this episode, we discuss why the broader culture has shifted toward casual, irreverent attire and how this shift correlates with a hyper-individualistic secular worldview.

Randy Booth, a longtime pastor known for his courageous preaching on cultural and theological issues, shares insights on modesty, the glorification of beauty, the dangers of both legalism and licentiousness, and practical ways we can embrace our position as God’s image-bearers. 

Along with this episode, we encourage you to explore Pastor Booth’s article, Defacing Beauty.

In this episode, we examine the far-reaching consequences of the sexual revolution on families, faith, and human flourishing with Mary Eberstatdt, author of Adam and Eve After the Pill and Primal Screams.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of today’s cultural challenges and walk away with practical, grounded ways to strengthen your family and live faithfully in an increasingly countercultural way.

Is America truly living in a post-Christian culture? And if so, what does that mean for the Church? Today, we chat with Aaron Renn, urban analyst and author of Life in the Negative World, who shares his framework for understanding how Christianity's cultural standing has shifted from positive to neutral to negative over the past several decades.

Explore how generational trends, shifting moral frameworks, and the collapse of cultural Christianity are reshaping the landscape for evangelism and Christian faithfulness. Plus, discover why classical Christian education may be one of the most important responses the Church has to offer.

Did you know that taking a standardized test uses an entirely different skill set from simply mastering academic subjects in school?

At their core, assessments such as the ACT, SAT, and CLT are actually logic tests. It may sound silly at first to have an entire class dedicated to learning the art of test-taking, but scoring well on standardized tests often means massive scholarships – sometimes even a full ride through college and even grad school!

Join us today as Jean Burke from College Prep Genius explains where these tests came from, why we have them, and most importantly, what it actually takes to ace them. 

Did you ever stop to think that God’s common grace is what allows culture, arts, science, and ordinary vocations to flourish—even among non-Christians? 

Today Marlin Detweiler sits down with theologian Dr. Michael S. Horton to explore how common grace shapes classical Christian education and why we should value truth and beauty wherever we find it.

Dr. Horton explains why classical educators should appreciate the insights of “virtuous pagans” like Aristotle and Cicero and how to balance the final authority of Scripture with the wisdom of the Great Books. The conversation also addresses the restlessness of our modern culture, the importance of ordinary excellence, and the challenges AI poses to wisdom and deep thinking.

What is Shurley English? What is the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)?

Today, we’re talking in depth about these two amazing grammar and writing curricula and why Veritas Press uses both during the grammar school years!

Summer Weaver has been teaching English at Veritas Scholars Academy for many years and is here as your guide to discuss how these programs work, why they connect with students, and what your child can gain from their unique approaches.

How early is too early to think about your child's post-high school years, and what can you do to get started on helping them plan for college, trade school, or beyond? What if you don’t know how to encourage your teen who has no idea what they want to do after high school? If your child has chosen a path other than college, will they still benefit from a rigorous K-12 education?

In this episode with Academic Advisor Susan Gimotty, we unpack all of these questions and more. You’ll walk away with practical steps you can take to help your student succeed after high school, however that looks for them!

Theologian and editor of First Things Magazine, R.R. Reno joins us from New York City to discuss a topic that has given rise to many questions in recent years: the idea of Christian nationalism.

What is Christian nationalism, what could it look like in practice, and would it be beneficial for America to make a return to having Christian principles at the forefront of how we live and govern ourselves? We’ll discuss all this and more in today’s episode!

Do you daydream about taking more family vacations to learn on location? With a little planning, it can be totally doable to take your homeschooling on the road! 

Larry and Stacey Fischer sold almost everything, downsized into an Airstream trailer, and took their children on the adventure of a lifetime during a cross-country move from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Florida farm life. Their goal? To build family memories and make their kids’ education come alive by seeing the places they were learning about through their Veritas live online classes in person.

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!