Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

Today, we explore the surprising vitality of faith among the incarcerated, how Prison Fellowship’s Academy cuts recidivism by over 50%, and the urgent need for restorative justice in the United States with Heather Rice-Minus, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship.

Want to get involved? Discover opportunities at https://prisonfellowship.org/ or participate in the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree ministry this Christmas through a local church in your area.

Join us as Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries and bestselling author on worldview and leadership, shares the incredible story of how Summit is equipping thousands of young adults (ages 16–22) to stand firm in their faith and engage every area of culture with confidence.

From their flagship two-week summer student conferences to Summit Online courses, the advanced Summit Next vocational training, and a life-changing gap-year program with college credit and internships, discover how Summit is igniting lifelong curiosity, grounding students in Scripture, and launching them into politics, business, medicine, tech, and beyond as courageous ambassadors for Christ.

To learn more about Summit or apply for their programs, visit https://www.summit.org/

Meet Dr. Tommy Kiedis, president of Lancaster Bible College and a lifelong mentor of leaders. Dr. Kiedis has planted churches, trained hundreds of planters across 32 countries, and now trains thousands for Christ-centered impact in every vocation.

Discover how Dr. Kiedis’ leadership philosophy, which is rooted in biblical wisdom and the sovereignty of God, shapes the way he equips pastors, teachers, and professionals to live “on mission with Jesus.” You’ll also hear how his unique project, Don’t Ask the Fish, helps leaders rise above their circumstances to see life through the lens of Scripture—and why “margin,” not just vacation, is vital for spiritual and creative renewal.

You likely know that most classical schools require students to learn Latin – but why? Today, we dive into why this subject is essential for students of all ages. Hint: it’s not just useful for those who hope to go into law or the sciences!

Veritas Scholars Academy teacher, Hettie Weber, tells why Latin is indeed the key to education, and also spends time dispelling myths about online education and community in today’s episode.

Did you know that the dramatic events of 70 A.D., including the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, were witnessed and chronicled by the Jewish historian Josephus—yet remain largely unknown in many Christian circles? 

Join us as we explore with Dr. Ward Sanford, author of the Cry for Jerusalem historical fiction series, how he transforms Josephus’s dense accounts into gripping novels set from 63 to 70 A.D., blending meticulous history with just enough fictional dialogue and characters to bring the first-century world to life.

What are some simple and accessible ways for the average person to increase their health, longevity, and quality of life? Nurse Kate Johnson is here to share some practical wisdom from her healthcare experience. Stay to the end to hear how she has helped her reluctant reader get excited about learning, and catch a couple of quick stories about her friendship with Charlie and Erika Kirk along the way!

Someday, your children will move out on their own – are you preparing them to biblically and logically grapple with the hot-button issues they will face in the world? 

Today, we introduce Victor Joecks, host of the Sharpening Arrows Podcast. Victor shows how we can break down topics like declining support for Israel, transgender ideology, immigration, and abortion— exploring each issue from all sides so that our students are prepared for the arguments the world will throw at them.

If you’re looking for creative ways to start deep discussions with your teens as they learn to form their worldviews, this episode is for you!

What can classical Christian education teach us about restoring America’s cultural and spiritual foundations? In this episode, we sit down with Os Guinness, renowned author and social critic, to explore the revival of classical education and its role in countering the politicization of modern society. Os discusses how faith, family, and education form a "golden matrix" for a meaningful life and combat cultural decline by grounding students in biblical principles and a robust worldview.

Voddie Baucham was a dear friend of Veritas. His impact was broad and deep. His no-compromise, take-no-prisoners approach to the Gospel was and will remain his refreshing hallmark. He will be sorely missed.

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What is the biblical approach to things like racism and the social justice movement? Can education be morally neutral? Should we trust the government to educate our children?

Pastor Voddie Baucham joins us all the way from Zambia to discuss these questions and more. Want to dig deeper into some of the questions discussed in this episode? Check out Voddie’s book Fault Lines.

Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense (formerly of Fox & Friends), and David Goodwin, President of the Association of Classical Christian Schools, reveal surprising truths about the history of the American public school system and offer listeners hope for the future of education. You won’t want to miss a moment of this gripping episode of Veritas Vox!

You can dive even deeper into the fascinating history discussed here by reading Pete and David’s book, Battle for the American Mind.