Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education

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  210 | The Importance of Reading - ft. Andrew Pudewa 22.09.2026 29นาที

  Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, joins us today to explore the neurological development of reading skills in children. Andrew shares invaluable insights on the dangers of pushing reading too early, the benefits of phonics-based approaches, and the importance of reading aloud to children to build vocabulary beyond their decoding abilities. Whether your child is an early reader or showing signs of dyslexia, Pudewa offers reassurance to parent...
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  209 | The Sin of Empathy - ft. Dr. Joe Rigney 15.09.2026 32นาที

  What does it look like when empathy becomes sinful? How can we support people who are in need in a God-honoring way? Dr. Joe Rigney is here to share insights to help us identify the differences between healthy empathy and sinful empathy, as he draws from his book, The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits.
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  208 | The Babylon Bee - ft. Seth Dillon 08.09.2026 33นาที

  Today we chat with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, about the power of humor and our First Amendment rights. Freedom of speech isn’t just about fighting censorship; with this freedom also comes the responsibility to stand up for truth and call out erroneous ideas that damage culture and humanity.
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  207 | Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul - ft. Alex & Stephen Kendrick 01.09.2026 24นาที

  Alex & Stephen Kendrick join us today to share about their new film, Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul, which will be coming to U.S. theaters on October 16th, 2026. Learn why they re-shot the entire film in Portuguese, how God paved the way for a new ministry in Brazil, and more!
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  206 | The Thrill of Orthodoxy - ft. Trevin Wax 25.08.2026 30นาที

  What makes Christian orthodoxy thrilling? Today we chat with Trevin Wax, author of The Thrill of Orthodoxy, about why doctrine and theology are anything but dull, and how recovering the richness of historic Christian belief can deepen our faith and draw us closer to God. Additionally, we’ll discover how church history can help Christians stand firm when cultural winds are blowing, and why true adventure is not found in abandoning the boundaries of the Christian faith, but in exploring the dep...
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  205 | Christ College: A New Christian College in Florida - ft. Dr. Todd Bates 18.08.2026 30นาที

  Inspired by the Great Books, Dr. Todd Bates has embarked on a journey to create a classical Christian college with the mission to raise a generation of adults who are well-grounded in classical thought, rhetoric, and entrepreneurship. Christ College in Satellite Beach, FL, just wrapped up its first academic year and will be beginning its second in the ‘26-’27 school season. If the idea of marrying deep philosophical thoughts with practical life skills sounds appealing to you, you won’t want t...
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  204 | Making History Come Alive - ft. Rob Shearer 11.08.2026 31นาที

  Rob Shearer has been teaching history and literature through the Omnibus courses at Veritas Scholars Academy for over a decade, and he has a passion for teaching like no other. In today’s episode, you can get a preview of the engaging teaching style his students enjoy as he tells the story of how Pope John Paul II, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and President Ronald Reagan completely turned around the 20th century and helped give the world hope and freedom.
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  203 | The Classic Learning Test Has Come of Age - ft. Jeremy Tate 04.08.2026 30นาที

  Did you know that the biggest influence in modern American education isn’t the curriculum or even the teachers, but college entrance exams? Every year, millions of students focus their studies around getting high scores on the SAT and ACT… The problem? As these tests have competed with each other over the decades, it’s become a race to the bottom: the test that passes students the easiest wins, and colleges are beginning to get wise to the fact that a high SAT or ACT score no longer guarantee...
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  202 | Trail Life: Raising Boys to Be Men - ft. Mark Hancock 28.07.2026 33นาที

  Today’s boys are finding themselves overwhelmingly unguided, ungrounded, unappreciated, and uninspired. With schools, universities, and even Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts) becoming more feminine in approach and leadership, young men lack the spaces and mentors to learn what healthy masculinity looks like. Trail Life USA was founded to help change that. By giving boys a place to be challenged, take healthy risks, and grow into godly men, the organization is helping fill this critical g...
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  201 | Some Cultures Are Better Than Others - ft. Lennox Kalifungwa 21.07.2026 31นาที

  In America, where loud and well-meaning voices assert that every culture is equal, Lennox Kalifungwa’s stance that some cultures are better than others rings out as controversial. What defines culture? What makes things true, good, or beautiful? And why does who or what we worship ultimately shift entire cultures for better or worse? Find out in this episode of Veritas Vox! Want to hear more from Lennox? You can explore additional cultural topics on the Kings & Statesmen podcast at...
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  200 | The History of Homeschooling Legal Battles - ft. Zan Tyler 14.07.2026 32นาที

  Today on Veritas Vox, we welcome a true homeschooling pioneer: Zan Tyler. Zan’s homeschool journey began in 1984 when she was threatened with jail for her choice to home educate. She has spent the past three decades advocating for homeschool freedom, publishing curriculum and resources, and joyfully equipping parents to thrive in their homeschool journey. If you’ve ever wondered about the real-world struggles that took place so that your family can enjoy the freedom to homeschool, this ...
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  199 | The Mission of Patrick Henry College - ft. Jack Haye 07.07.2026 30นาที

  In today’s episode, we chat with Jack Haye, President of Patrick Henry College. Discover how the principles of classical Christian education shape this school and how they uphold their mission of training intellectually and spiritually grounded leaders who will positively impact society. If you’re looking for a post-high school experience that aligns with the K-12 classical Christian education children receive through Veritas Press, visit Patrick Henry College!
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  198 | Outcomes of Classical Christian Education - ft. Brandon Detweiler 30.06.2026 36นาที

  How do classically educated kids really turn out as adults? Get a peek at one through today’s episode with Brandon Detweiler. Hear how his classical education impacted his life, drove him to succeed as an entrepreneur, and launch Lux Classical Christian school in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Brandon also shares insights on educational innovation and why flexibility may be one of the keys to expanding classical Christian education for the next generation. If you need hope that your classically...
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  197 | More Than Gifted Hands - ft. Dr. Ben Carson 23.06.2026 29นาที

  How would you expect life to go for a child born in poverty to a teenage mother who didn’t get past the third grade? Famed neurosurgeon and politician Dr. Ben Carson is here to share his story and how the habit of reading, instilled by his mother, changed the course of his life. In this episode, Dr. Carson explains the psychological and practical effects that frequent, habitual reading can have on the minds and lives of the next generation and shows that you don’t have to be born into a...
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  196 | Screen Time & Online Learning - ft. Dr. Bob Cannon 16.06.2026 31นาที

  Are online classes to be written off as a problem for families who want to limit their children’s screen time, or is there more to consider? In this episode of Veritas Vox, Dr. Bob Cannon and the Detweilers explore the growing concerns surrounding screen time, online education, and what the research actually reveals. Discover why not all screen time is created equal, how meaningful human interaction can take place in virtual classrooms, and why online learning may offer unique advantages that...
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  195 | AI: What should we embrace? What should we fear? - ft. C.R. Wiley 09.06.2026 34นาที

  Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world at a pace few could have imagined. Today, author and pastor C.R. Wiley joins Marlin Detweiler to discuss the pros and cons of AI, the rise of transhumanist thinking, and what these technological developments mean for Christians, families, and educators. We also discuss how classical Christian education is uniquely positioned for the AI age, how technology shapes the people who use it, and what wisdom parents and students need as they navigate a s...
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  194 | What is Memory Period? - ft. Veritas Scholars Academy Teacher, Yolanda Statema 02.06.2026 29นาที

  What in the world happens during a class called “Memory Period”? Is simply memorizing facts enough education for young students? Today, we chat with Yolanda Statema about the value of this class for grammar students and how its influence can benefit your entire family! We also talk about what methods of memorization ‘stick’ the best and what to do if your child happens to not be into singing memory songs. Want to explore Memory Period for yourself? Check out the available class times at https...
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  193 | Calvin Coolidge, A President Worth Knowing - ft. Daniel L. Wright 26.05.2026 30นาที

  Why is the example of Calvin Cooldige still relevant for us today? Join us as we learn with author Daniel L. Wright how Calvin Coolidge’s principled leadership, economic stewardship, humility, and sincere Christian faith shaped an era of American history that is often misunderstood or forgotten. Ready to explore Coolidge on a deeper level? Check out Daniel’s book, Salient Cal’s America.
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  192 | Worldview and Changing Definitions for Words - ft. Max Lyons 19.05.2026 27นาที

  Max Lyons joins us to discuss his book, The Student Worldview Dictionary, a project inspired by Noah Webster’s 1828 dictionary and designed to help children understand the original and biblical roots of words. In this episode, we discuss why definitions matter, how language shapes worldview, and why parents and educators must think carefully about the ideas children absorb every day.
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  191 | Why Is Dressing Casually So Important to Us? - ft. Pastor Randy Booth 12.05.2026 35นาที

  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 prac...