Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

Join Marlin and Laurie Detweiler for this mini-episode as they discuss two new math programs coming to Veritas Scholars Academy that address these common challenges: 

1. Helping students catch up to classical education standards.
2. Providing accelerated options for mathematically gifted students.

These new course options will eliminate the repetitive elements of Saxon Math and condense two years of concepts into single-year programs, allowing students to either catch up to grade level or advance beyond it.

Are you looking for a way to help your children grow their confidence, expand their vocabulary, and gain an appreciation for the classics? Theater-loving mom and author Jenny Bradley is crafting the perfect Shakespeare collection for young learners – Kids on Stage. 

In her first release of the series, Jenny has adapted Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to be accessible for children to read and perform while staying true to the original language. Join us today as we talk with her about what motivated her to create this series and how families, homeschool groups, and schools can use this great resource.

Dr. Bob Cannon, headmaster of Veritas Scholars Academy, shares invaluable insights about transitioning families into VSA's rigorous classical education program and what makes students thrive in this unique learning environment. Plus, learn about their approach to challenging students beyond conventional expectations, while fostering a genuine love of learning.

Parents often wonder if their children can handle Veritas's academic rigor, but this episode reveals how students consistently exceed expectations when given proper support and foundation-building opportunities. 

Dr. Bob Cannon, headmaster of Veritas Scholars Academy, joins us today to discuss the exceptional faculty that make VSA a truly world-class online school. Learn about our rigorous teacher selection process, why 95% of our teachers come back year after year, how our ongoing teacher mentorship works, and more!

If you or someone you know would like to join our team, we are constantly expanding! As of the recording of this episode, Veritas Scholars Academy brings on roughly 20 new teachers every year and we keep the hiring process open all year long. Interested indivduals can apply at veritaspress.com/employment.

Join us for a sneak peek at the up-and-coming Veritas Self-Paced Rhetoric course, featuring Dr. Michael Collender, editor of A Rhetoric of Love and author of A Rhetoric of Love Volume II.

What is Rhetoric? Why learn it? How will the new Self-Paced course work? Answers to these questions and more await you in this episode of Veritas Vox!

Join us as we dive into the rich intersection of classical philosophy and Christian thought with Louis Markos, Ph.D.

In this episode, we explore how ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle contributed to understanding divine truth through general revelation. Markos illuminates fascinating connections between classical wisdom and Christian theology, discussing how these philosophers approached concepts of goodness, truth, and justice in ways that surprisingly align with biblical principles.

Caleb and Melba Voskamp are alumni of Veritas Press who now own and operate a publishing venture called The Keeping Company, where they specialize in heirloom quality books and keepsakes geared toward creating cherished family traditions. Discover how their unique approach to creating resources—from countdown spirals to children's books—celebrates Christian life's meaningful moments and encourages families to keep company with Christ.

The Voskamps share insights into their creative process and upcoming projects while reflecting on how their Veritas Press education continues to shape their professional and personal lives. 

Want to explore their work? Visit https://thekeepingcompany.com/ 

Or, you may tap the links below to view specific books mentioned in this episode:

God Made Only One You: https://thekeepingcompany.com/products/god-made-only-one-you-a-celebration-countdown-of-gods-gifts-blessings-and-creation-and-your-unique-and-wonderful-place-in-it

Gratitude Journal: https://thekeepingcompany.com/products/gratitude-journal-gratitudes-and-beatitudes

Christmas and Easter Devotional: https://thekeepingcompany.com/products/advent-lenten-devotionals-celebrating-christ-from-the-cradle-to-the-cross

Children's Christmas Book: https://thekeepingcompany.com/products/the-light-gift-a-messiah-manger-storybook

Today we have a critical conversation about education, discipleship, and cultural transformation with Pastor Jeff Wright. 

We’ll unpack the generational impact of educational philosophies, the need for institutional bravery, and the importance of not just deconstructing problematic systems but actively rebuilding them on biblical principles. 

Tune in to gain insights into classical Christian education, the true meaning of discipleship, and a compelling vision for raising children who understand Christ's lordship over all aspects of life.

Is there a difference between being a Christian nation vs. being a nation founded on Christian principles? Gary DeMar from American Vision dives into this question and provides fascinating insights into America's biblical foundations. Drawing from historical documents and engaging examples, he examines how even non-Christian founders like Jefferson and Franklin understood the importance of biblical principles in governance.

We also explore recent political and cultural shifts in America, why top-down governmental solutions may not be the answer to our nation’s problems, and how Christians can effect change through future-oriented personal responsibility in their families, businesses, and local communities.

Today we chat with Laura King, the Dean of Students at Veritas Scholars Academy, about an exciting mission opportunity coming up in 2025. The Rafiki Foundation is giving VSA families the opportunity to come partner with them as they provide classical education to children at their Kenya campus (one of 40+ classical schools they’ve started in Africa!).

The Rafiki Foundation has been instrumental in building a robust classical Christian curriculum and network of schools across 14 different African countries. They are caring for orphans, training teachers, and providing biblically-sound educational resources to local churches and communities.

Tap here to learn more and submit your application to join the mission trip: https://veritaspress.com/extracurriculars/mission-trips