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Dr. John G. West, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, discusses his powerful book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: How the Relentless Assault on Religion Has Created a Nation of Christian Hostages. Dr. West reveals how many Christians—often unknowingly—have adopted the values, language, and priorities of a culture increasingly hostile to Biblical truth. We also explore how this cultural captivity affects the Church’s witness, weakens its moral clarity, and compromises its mission. We’ll discuss real-world examples, historical context, and the urgent need for Christians to reclaim a robust, unapologetic faith.

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 parents while providing a roadmap for nurturing lifelong readers.

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.

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.

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!

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 depths of the faith handed down to us.

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 to miss a moment of the conversation as we explore this new school!

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.

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 guarantees an intelligent student. Today on Veritas Vox, Jeremy Tate, the CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), reveals how what was once an off-beat SAT/ACT alternative is now truly rivaling these mainstream entrance exams and proving that those with classical knowledge are the best lifelong learners.

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 gap. Today, we discuss the unique psychology and needs of boys with Trail Life CEO Mark Hancock.

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 https://kingsandstatesmen.podbean.com/

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 episode is for you! Zan Tyler’s experiences are a testament to the importance of never taking our freedoms for granted. If you enjoy this episode, you may also enjoy Zan Tyler’s podcast, which can be found at https://zantyler.com/podcast/

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!

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 educated children can come out on the other side as strong and intelligent adults, today’s episode is for you!

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 wealthy family to make a positive impact on the world.