In a Herzog Podcast Network first, Christine Stigall of "Making the Leap" and Emilie Lunt of "Heart and Soul Homeschool" join forces for an important conversation for believers, no matter how you choose to educate your kids.  The ladies discuss the importance of Kingdom education.  Christine and Emilie talk with Christine Agin, co-founder of Bitterroot Heritage Academy in Montana who shares her story of faith, overcoming challenges, and honoring God's directions for her education endeavors.

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In part three of this three-part series, the Stigalls interview this year's recipients of the 2024 Excellence In Christian Education Awards.  Hear why these exemplary teachers from all over the country have been nominated and ultimately chosen by the Herzog Foundation for the highest honor in Christian education in the country! Each will be recognized formally at the annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C.'s Museum of the Bible this September.

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We've never met a couple with a background quite like the Oettels. In one conversation, you'll hear how a young couple became public school teachers - while first home-schooling their kids. They then started their own classical Christian school, followed by entering seminary, becoming a youth pastor and eventually an associate pastor. Then back to public school while sending their own children to a classical Christian school. Why all the change? With so many different perspectives from so many different venues - what did the Oettels learn? Which setting do they think best to learn and teach? How does Lacey navigate teaching in public school while her own kids aren't enrolled there while she yearns for her past in Christian education? What does Jon think about the Church's responsibility to open their doors to developing their own educational offering? If you take nothing else from this conversation, it's that keeping your eyes and ears open to the way the Lord moves in your family's lives can lead to big changes you can lean into rather than ignore.

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Christine and Chris welcome Dr. Josh Mulvihill, author of numerous books and articles on Christian life and education for this week's episode of Making the Leap. During this episode, the Stigalls cover why some might choose a Christian education, why public schools are failing Christian families and why that may be irredeemable. 

Dr. Mulvihill shares the types of curriculum a Christian school should offer as well as the benefit of teachers being retrained to teach from a biblical perspective. He also talks about the common objectives to Christian education, Christians evangelizing in public schools; and how parents can monitor public school curriculum. 

To learn more about Dr. Mulvihill and his work, follow him on Twitter or read his blog, Gospel Shaped Family. Read Dr. Mulvihill's article "Countering Common Objections to Christian Education," here. For more resources or to purchase any of his books mentioned in the podcast, visit his Amazon storefront here.

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Join Christine and Chris as they discuss the role of dads in education, and how dads can be a part of Making the Leap. 

The Stigalls are joined by Adam Rizzieri, founder of the Dads and Dudes (DADs) Initiative, part of the Building Education for Students Together program at FreedomWorks. Adam, a father-to-be, details the critical role dads play in life and education, the challenges dads face today, and the positive results when dads remain active. He outlines the programs offered by the DADs initiative. 

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Christine and Chris devote a show to discussing how public schools are adopting gender ideology policies which override parental control, confuse adolescent children, and even lie to parents about what is happening with their children. They talk about the roles and limitations of teachers.

Chris interviews Kimberly Hermann, General Counsel with the Southeastern Legal Foundation, who is suing the Springfield, MO school district on behalf of two teachers over their "anti-racist" teacher training programs. 

Christine and Chris talk with Ginny Gentles, Director of the Education Freedom Center at the Independent Women's Forum, about the teacher training programs and administrative policies that attempt to promote and affirm gender confusion, no matter the view of parents. 

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You can find Ginny Gentles on Twitter. To read her article on school choice, go here. For more information on the Independent Women's Forum visit their website or check out their Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube sites. 

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Join Christine and Chris as they explore Missouri's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, Arizona's wide-ranging school choice initiative, and other school choice options.

Today's guest is Missouri State Representative Josh Hurlbert. Representative Hurlbert was first elected in 2020. Hurlbert works for the Herzog Tomorrow Foundation to implement the MO Scholars program and connect students to donor dollars.

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Join Christine and Chris as they discuss their family's experiences with children in both public and private schools. They explore the current state of public education and examine the "culture shift" in public schools.

The Stigalls are joined by their daughter, Anna, now in her second year attending a private Christian school. Anna and her parents discuss her perspective on her education, the transition from public to Christian education, how the move has benefitted her personally, and her advice for parents and children considering Christian education.

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Many parents who are considering removing their children from public schools are immediately faced with the cost of private education, whether it's Christian or secular, private education. Some parents will never even investigate their options because the costs are daunting while others begin the process but change their minds over a lack of funds. However, many families and churches have found ways to meet the financial challenges. Chris and Christine discuss how parents can plan for the increased costs with creative and proven ways to tackle the financial issue of funding private education.

This week's guest, Sam Sorbo, holds many titles including filmmaker, radio host, actress, international model, author, wife, mother and education activist. She has homeschooled her children for the their entire education. Sam is married to actor Kevin Sorbo. She discusses the new documentary she appears in, "Truth and Lies in American Education" as well as the current state of public education.

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The school choice options are endless compared to twenty years ago where Christian education alternatives such as homeschooling were viewed as unconventional and strange. More states are offering funding opportunities like education savings account programs (ESA), reallocating funds, scholarship applications, and more.   

Parents are rapidly turning to these school choice opportunities as public school systems secretly implement curriculums like gender support plans and indoctrinate children on the issues of sex, gender, and race. Public education systems, teachers' unions, and secular education organizations are focused on creating diversity and pluralism within the classroom rather than instruction. 

Angie Hoffman is the founder of The Hearth Room Schools – a Christian Montessori school launching in Kansas City, MO in September 2022. A Montessori education is a child-focused approach that Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, developed for educating children. Students interact with curriculum in a hands-on environment and work at their own pace. Montessori learning also emphasizes practical life skills.  

Join Chris and Christine as Angie explains what exactly a Montessori education is and debunks some of the myths and assumptions parents think of when they hear Montessori. Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know! Rate the podcast and leave us a five-star review.  

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Highly polarized institutions are influencing what is being taught in public schools. Parents are taking a stand for their children; they want education not indoctrination. They want schools to get back to the basics. But public schools are prioritizing gender and race agendas over learning how to read, write, and do math. School choice and funding students directly in every state for the school and education providers of their choosing – institutions that align with their values – should be made available to every family in America.  

Corey DeAngelis is the national director of research at the American Federation for Children, the executive director at Educational Freedom Institute, an adjunct scholar at Cato Institute, and a senior fellow at Reason Foundation. His research primarily focuses on the effects of school choice programs on non-academic outcomes such as criminal activity, character skills, mental health, and political participation.  

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As the beginning of the school year approaches, more parents are considering Christian education options as the public education system continues to fail. Culture has drastically shifted the education sphere forcing teachers and administrators to explore career alternatives or leave their profession entirely. Prior to the pandemic, a subtle shift and change happened in the public education systems and curricula. Now, teachers, administrators, school boards, and teachers’ unions are emboldened like never before.

Molly Starkey, a former public-school teacher, left the public education system. She also chose to remove her three children from public school and enrolled them into private Christian education. She and her family found hope, community, and support within Christian education.

A tyrannical precedent has set in as the public education continues to push parents out of their children’s education and force their political agendas into the classroom. School boards and teachers’ unions are projecting messaging and agendas that parents don’t get to choose. Public schools are more focused on over-accommodating social issues rather than listening to parents’ concerns, academic rigor, and accountability.

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As public schools continue to shift further away from American and Christian values, school choice continues to expand in states across the nation. The result? Parents are taking their hard-earned dollars and using them elsewhere. They're spending their money at schools where teachers and administrators haven't completely abandoned patriotism and Christian values.
Will the NEA and public schools be able to keep up? Will they start listening to parents? This week's guest isn't too sure. As a former teacher at a school gone woke, Beth Reams has witnessed firsthand how our culture has drastically shifted to the left in recent years. And if you don't agree with these new leftist ideologies, then you're cancelled. Or in Beth's case, fired.
Luckily, there are alternatives and more parents, students and teachers can experience these alternatives thanks to school choice expansion across the U.S. For more information on Christian education, please visit HerzogFoundation.com. To participate in Missouri's school choice program, please visit HerzogTomorrowFoundation.com.
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We hope you enjoyed the previous episode featuring the Stigalls on the set of Brave Books new children's TV show "Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk." In this part-two episode you'll hear from another star of the show. She's a familiar name to many millions of kids who grew up watching Disney's Good Luck, Charlie - Leigh-Allyn Baker. Now, she shares with the Stigalls why she thinks Disney lost their way and why pouring her time into this new project with Brave Books is her professional passion. Writer and producer Eric Presley gives us a behind-the-scenes peek into the creative aspects of the show. And you'll meet one of the senior leaders of Brave Books, Zach Bell who explains their company mission in transforming media and literature for our kids' consumption. 

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Founded in Kansas City, Missouri in 2003, Faith Christian Academy now stands at the forefront of classical Christian revival as the first Christian, classical, collaborative school to be fully accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS).
On this week’s episode, Chris & Christine interview Jean Auxier, the Dean of Faculty and Curriculum at Faith Christian Academy. Jean has worked at the school for 19 years. She has taught in both public and private school settings and even homeschooled her own children before joining the faculty at Faith Christian Academy. Jean shares how she’s witnessed K-12 education change over the years and explains what sets classical education apart from other teaching methods.
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Long gone are the days when school boards were simply balancing budgets and negotiating contracts. These days, school board members are shaping curriculum, pushing agendas, and doing their best to hide information from parents.
On this week’s episode, Chris and Christine are joined by Ian Prior of America First Legal (AFL). As a father in Loudoun County, Virginia, Ian has seen firsthand the damage that can take place when the wrong school board members are in charge. Numerous school boards across the U.S. are funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars to consultant firms that push Critical Race Theory onto students of all ages. However, many of these transactions between school districts and consultants fly under the radar. Ian Prior and AFL are working on behalf of parents to expose these consultant groups and show parents what’s really being taught with taxpayer dollars.
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Bethany Mandel joins Chris & Christine to discuss her children’s book series called Heroes of Liberty. Bethany started Heroes of Liberty because she couldn't find books that were entertaining, engaging, story-driven, visually appealing AND full of love and admiration for the American values which made this country great. So, if you're concerned about the woke children’s literature infiltrating our schools and bookstores, then this podcast episode is for you. Bethany also shares her experience homeschooling five children in our nation's capital.
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BONUS EPISODE: New York Times bestselling author and FOX News host Pete Hegseth joins Chris and Christine to discuss what he says is his most important book yet: A revolutionary road map to saving our children from leftist indoctrination. Battle for the American Mind is the untold story of the Progressive plan to neutralize the basis of our Republic. Pete Hegseth and David Goodwin explain why, no matter what political skirmishes conservatives win, progressives are winning the war—and control the “supply lines” of future citizens.  Reversing this reality will require parents to radically reorient their children’s education. Battle for the American Mind is more than a book; it’s a field guide for remaking school in the United States. We’ve ceded our kids’ minds to the left for far too long—this book gives patriotic parents the ammunition to join an insurgency that gives America a fighting chance.
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This week the Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot exclude religious institutions from government funding based solely on their religiosity. This is a huge win for the Christian education movement and the perfect way to commemorate the 10th episode of Making The Leap.
Also on today’s episode, Chris and Christine interview Walter Blanks, the National Press Secretary at the American Federation for Children. Walter has a unique education freedom story. As a young boy, he went through much turmoil in public education before making his way to Christian education which forever changed his life. We hope you enjoy Walter’s story and share today’s episode with family and friends as we all celebrate the monumental Supreme Court victory that is Carson v. Makin.
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What is the state of public education? What will public schooling look like in the next 2 years? Or 5 years? These are the questions that Chris and Christine unpack alongside their guests, Julie and Nate Brumet.
Julie and Nate have both worked in public education in the state of Kansas. Like so many teachers across the nation, Nate witnessed an alarming shift in education during the COVID-19 pandemic and decided to leave the profession. He was one of the only teachers in his district willing to stand up to the local school board and voice his concerns about forced masking. His wife Julie experienced similar issues with masking while trying to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) Students how to read during the pandemic.
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BONUS EPISODE: Families across the nation are experiencing the homeschool awakening, taking advantage of the freedom and opportunities for self-discovery -- with the world as their classroom. Actor/producer Kirk Cameron dives into the everyday adventures of American homeschool families in his new documentary, The Homeschool Awakening coming to theaters for two nights only on Monday, June 13 and Tuesday, June 14.
On this bonus episode of Making The Leap, Chris & Christine interview Dr. Kathy Koch, the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc. and one of the experts interviewed in The Homeschool Awakening. Visit thehomeschoolawakening.com and enter your zip code and city to purchase tickets in your area. If you enjoyed today's episode, please make sure to leave a rating and review and subscribe to the show at MakingTheLeapPodcast.com.
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Christian education hasn’t always been mainstream. Many parents, including Chris & Christine, just recently started exploring Christian education as a viable option for their children. Whether it was covid restrictions or political agendas hidden within curriculum, parents around the country are the waking up to the reality that is public education today.
The Herzog Foundation, a nationwide Christian education non-profit, aims to equip parents with knowledge so they can make the best decisions for their children’s education. Chris and Christine are joined on today’s episode by Herzog Foundation President & Pastor Darrell Jones. Darrell shares how and why he came to join the Herzog Foundation in January 2021. He also shares more information about the trends he's witnessing in Christian education along with the resources the Herzog Foundation offers for parents, teachers, and Christian school administrators.
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Parents and students aren’t the only ones abandoning public schools. Teachers are leaving too. Whether you’re a student, parent, or teacher, summer is the perfect time to make the leap to Christian education.
On this week’s episode, Christine shares her personal experience as a public school teacher and why she decided to leave teaching years ago. In addition, Chris and Christine interview two public school teachers from Kansas City who also decided to leave the profession.
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On this week’s episode of Making The Leap, Chris and Christine discuss the culture of parent empowerment they’ve found in a Christian school setting and contrast that culture to the veil of secrecy in public schools. Public schools are hiding information from parents and taking away their power.
Elana Fishbein from No Left Turn in Education joins the episode to discuss the alarming curriculum shift she witnessed in her children’s public school system. Like Chris and Christine, Elana decided to pull her children out of public school and send them to a private school. As more and more parents reject the one-size-fits-all approach to education in the public school system, alternative education settings like Christian schools and home schools continue to grow. It’s up to parents to decide which alternative is the best fit for them and their children.
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The Stigalls head to College Station, Texas to get a behind-the-scenes tour of Brave Books' new children's TV show hosted by Kirk Cameron. In part one of this two-part episode, you'll join the Stigalls on set for a one-on-one with the star of "Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk." He discusses the importance of being a parent in a digital age and why, as successful entertainer and father of adult children who could be doing anything at this stage of his life instead works so hard to impact our nation's kids.

Kids of the 80s - you can appreciate Chris and Christine getting a little geeked-out talking with one of the stars of a hit TV show from their formative years. But despite his star-power with some, Kirk is humble, kind, and passionate about our kids' futures. Find out how you can get involved and become a contributor to support the show at https://bravebooks.us/pages/the-adventures-with-iggy-and-mr-kirk

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On this week’s episode of Making The Leap, Chris and Christine focus on K-12 curriculum and who REALLY wields the power when it comes to children and their education. Inspiration for this episode was largely derived from a new film, “Whose Children Are They?” This groundbreaking and powerfully persuasive documentary film features brave teachers, empowered parents, and front-line experts who pull back the curtain about what is truly happening in public schools today.
Chris & Christine interview one of those front-line experts, Deborah Flora, President and Founder of Parents United America. Chris and Christine also discuss feedback received on the first three episodes of Making The Leap.
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Please make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review about today’s episode. On the third episode of Making The Leap, Chris and Christine discuss the initial challenges their family faced during the switch to Christian education. From budgeting to commuting to shopping within a dress code, the transition to Christian education wasn’t always easy, but it was worth every sacrifice.
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On the second episode of Making the Leap, Chris and Christine discuss the emotional strain that the covid pandemic placed on their family. That emotional strain coupled with political indoctrination in Pennsylvania public schools pushed Chris and Christine to the edge. It was time to move back to Missouri and pull their daughter out of public school. Making this move was a difficult decision, but it was driven out of necessity. Chris and Christine felt they had no choice but to pack their bags.
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Chris and Christine Stigall are parents to three teenagers. Chris is a talk show host who’s made a career covering politics. Christine is a former public school teacher turned stay-at-home mom. They watched their kids and community decline during covid school closures. They knew it was time to speak up and make a change.
On the first episode of Making the Leap, Chris and Christine discuss their decision to send their daughter to a private Christian school, while keeping their two sons in public school. They walk listeners through their entire decision-making process, and bring on the academic dean of a private Christian school in West Chester, Pennsylvania. They discuss how it felt to call that school for the first time. They address the pro’s and con’s of both public and private school options. And finally, Chris and Christine share why they would choose Christian education for all three of their children if they could do it all over again.  Learn more at HerzogFoundation.com.
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A brand new podcast hosted by Christine and Chris Stigall is coming soon! Join us as we  discuss how we can all improve as parents and how we can make better education decisions for our children.

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Here's a topic we've never tackled on the show. Can Christians, specifically Christian schools lean into rapidly developing technology like A.I. or is it a dangerous place that runs counter to Biblical teaching? Dr. Seann Dikkers is both a Christian and a self-proclaimed homeschool dad and "tech guy" who reaches some interesting conclusions on the subject as he leads the Stigalls through the minefield of culture, big tech, and faith. He's created an online, K-12 curriculum called "Portals" that's a one stop shop for every day, in every subject to make homeschooling a breeze.

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What if your child asked "What is truth?" or "What does it mean to be human?" Those are deep questions and Elizabeth Urbanowicz - the founder of FoundationWorldview.com and host of "The Foundation Worldview" podcast says the answer is in her approach to helping parents instruct kids through Biblical strategies. For Christian parents, not only knowing what you believe but also knowing why you believe it is important. But it's also how you steer your kids to believe it as well in an increasingly secular and hostile world. It's a lot easier when you know where to start and Elizabeth tells the Stigalls how today.

Don't forget to use the promo code "leap10" for a great discount at foundationworldview.com if you're headed there after this show! 

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Bob Vander Plaats is perhaps the state of Iowa's biggest political "influencer."  As the President and CEO of The Family Leader, Bob is known as a cultural force for strengthening families and encouraging churches to get involved in government to impact real, legislative change.  Together he and Governor Kim Reynolds launched a strategic mission to target recalcitrant members of the Iowa legislature on advancing school choice and they won.  Today, Iowa is one of twelve states to pass sweeping school choice legislation allowing families across the state access to the education of their choice, no longer bound by a zipcode.  Hear Bob's inspiring personal story, and how he has led one of the most impactful cultural, spiritual, and legislative shifts in his state's recent history.

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The Stigalls often speak with folks who are on the ground floor of starting a new adventure in Christian education. But sometimes we forget - there are many who've been doing Christian school at a high level of excellence for decades. That is the focus of today's episode. For twenty-seven of Covenant Christian High School's thirty years in existence in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dr. Andy Goodwin has served as their principal. He also hosts his own podcast called "Transforming Lives."

What has he learned about the challenges and rewards of a Christian school growing and expanding to the size of what many would consider a "traditional" public high school while maintaining the focus on the Kingdom?

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We love meeting out-of-the-box problem solvers who see a need for their families and others' educations and take action. Meet the Dunns, founders of Acts Academy. With a background in business and teaching who, like so many bailed on their kids' public school during the pandemic and struck out on their own, the Dunns' story is a fun ride.

Their success was rapid. Their creativity and solutions to growth are lessons for anyone who's thinking of starting their own Christian school in their community. You'll be inspired and we guarantee you'll get great ideas! 

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It's important from time to time to remember what your rights are as a taxpaying citizen in your public school district.  If you're someone who's yet to "make the leap" to a different education for your kids, or you're just a concerned citizen about the direction of the schools in your community - this is your show.  Ian Prior is a senior advisor at America First Legal and author of "Parents of the World Unite."  In a world of school boards run amok, Ian reminds us that you have every legal right and obligation to make your voice heard at school board meetings.  Further, school board members should answer to you, not to the school district's attorneys.  

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Chris and Christine depart into a news of the week show where they discuss the shocking story out of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in the North Penn School District. Parents and citizens are outraged as a massive cover-up of a brutal attack is perpetuated by both media and their school board. Hear Chris interview one parent so upset she's ready to "make the leap" and an average citizen in the community with no children boldly stands up and speaks out at the local school board meeting. Plus, a discussion of the Biden administration's decision to re-write Title IX and an uplifting interview with actor, author, and now children's TV host Kirk Cameron. 

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In part two of this three-part series, the Stigalls interview this year's recipients of the 2024 Excellence In Christian Education Awards.  Hear why these exemplary teachers from all over the country have been nominated and ultimately chosen by the Herzog Foundation for the highest honor in Christian education in the country! Each will be recognized formally at the annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C.'s Museum of the Bible this September.

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It's not a surprise that Christian and conservative girls and young women find the outside world hostile to their point of view, particularly in higher education. Karin Lips founded the Network of Enlightened Women (enlightenedwomen.org) because she came up in college understanding traditional women felt driven underground, keeping their world view hidden from classroom discussion, clubs, and more. Read Karen's book "You're Not Alone - The Conservative Woman's Guide to College."

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The Herzog Foundation Podcast Network welcomes the newest member of the family!  Meet Emilie Lunt, host of "Heart and Soul Homeschool."  Emilie has an unrivaled passion to help parents - even before they become parents - think through what they want out of their children's educations.  If homeschooling has been on your heart, this new podcast is definitely for you!  

In a busy career?  Wondering about spending morning, noon, and night with your kids, seven days a week?  What's that mean for your marriage?  Emilie is your biggest cheerleader as she encourages parents and their kids to start thinking "pre-Making the Leap."

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You've likely heard the stories of after school clubs like the "Satan Club" popping up in some school districts after successful court fights. Chris and Christine talk with a Christian man who says we shouldn't fret or fear this development. He's created the antidote and it's called Lifewise Academy. 

Their mission is to expose as many kids to the Gospel during the public school day as they can. Yes, you read that right. The PUBLIC school day. It's something you can do in your own community with ease, but just be careful. You might be surprised at how quickly the success of your club grows! 

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One of the issues Christine and Chris hear repeatedly as Christian school growth explodes is, "What are Christian schools doing to accommodate my child with learning, physical, or emotional challenges?" Lorraine Hewitt is the Superintendent of Dominion Ridge Academy and the creator of the Center for Cognitive Formation. Lorraine doesn't believe there's any reason Christian schools, big or small, established or brand new can't meet all families where they are in their children's differentiated learning. 

She's so passionate about the subject, that she's created an instructional template and travels the country showing how to lead the way at a time when so many students and families of all kinds are looking for alternatives to the public school system. 

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We can't thank you enough for your support of Making the Leap! We're celebrating 100 episodes with a fresh new look and a terrific guest. Dan McCubbin not only leads his own church and Christian school - but since he was 19 years old, Dan has been a consultant to dozens of Christian schools across the country. Those just beginning and those who are struggling to stay afloat. 

What are the common threads successful Christian schools share, and what are some of the pitfalls? When you hear Dan's passion and fire still burning to grow God's Kingdom through Christian education, we believe you'll find encouragement and an energized new focus for your family's future. Plus, for you long-time MTL listeners, some familiar faces drop by to wish us a happy 100th episode! 

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What happens when a Virginia public school teacher feels she can no longer deal with the cultural darkness swallowing her school and classroom? Meet Dennita Miskimen, founder of The Little Red Schoolhouse in rural Virginia. 

This is a powerful story of one woman's quest to introduce elementary school kids to a life on the farm, bathed in nature. She believes deeply this is the way forward to teach kids all they need to know to be fully educated, but also be truly self-sufficient. Right down to growing and harvesting their own food! Dennita's enthusiasm for educating and her love of the Lord will inspire you. By the way, the entire interview is conducted while twenty-one of her elementary students sit in with her, enjoying their lunches. This is a fun episode!

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Chris and Christine took the show on the road for their first visit to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention. This event features thousands of folks in the Christian media space. Since Making the Leap is all about parents exploring Christian school, we thought there'd be no better place to meet people who value the movement as much as we do. Even former president Donald Trump made an appearance and you'll hear his support for school choice and non-woke politics in schools and women's sports! 

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This show may not be for every Christian school parent, but it impacts every Christian school family and certainly every Christian school operator. Whether we like talking about it or not, yes, it's a show about money. Meet professional donor development coach Cyra Lohman. 

Chris and Christine explore how successful Christian schools plan, communicate, strategize, and envision a future of long term growth and financial stability beyond simply discussing how many students are paying tuition. How do you get real buy-in from parents, extended families, and even strangers to keep your mission field of Christian education thriving beyond this moment in time? 

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“Learn to build a life, not just a living” is the slogan of Excel College in North Carolina, a unique higher education experience that equips students with skills for their whole of life, including their careers, relationships, and faith. In this episode, Chris and Christine speak with Andrew Chambers, Head of Campus Life at Excel. 

Andrew discusses Excel’s unique philosophy and approach to higher education, emphasizing the two phases of the college’s students' experience - Core and the Practicum. In addition, Andrew describes the family-style campus environment at Excel, why companies are seeking liberal arts students, and how Excel students can graduate with bachelor’s degrees in just two and a half years!

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You might remember an episode last year in which a young pastor arrived at a new church and felt an immediate call to turn his empty church facility during the week into a Christian school. It was certainly a "leap" for the pastor, his wife and their older, retired congregants. 

Now, with one year under his belt Chris and Christine ask - "Did it work? What should people know if they want to try it? How did God provide and move in this?" 

WARNING: If you've been on the fence about starting or joining an upstart Christian school - Pastor Luke is likely going to convince you it's time to "Make the Leap."

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In part one of this three-part series, the Stigalls interview this year's recipients of the 2024 Excellence In Christian Education Awards. Hear why these exemplary teachers from all over the country have been nominated and ultimately chosen by the Herzog Foundation for the highest honor in Christian education in the country! Each will be recognized formally at the annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C.'s Museum of the Bible this September.

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If you're not familiar with Sam Sorbo, buckle up for today's show! Sam is the newest addition to the Herzog Podcast Network and her unrelenting passion for home education and the Word of God naturally pours out of all she says. Hear about her mission to reach parents who say "I can't homeschool. I'm not smart enough." WARNING: She pulls no punches when it comes to parenting and educating your kids!

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