Making The Leap

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Making The Leap - The Symposium?! Jan 19, 2024

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Chris and Christine are often asked, "Just what is the Herzog Foundation all about? What do they do?" Today, you'll meet one of the people at the heart of the core mission of the foundation.

If you are or you know a teacher, administrator, board member, or leader in any form of Christian education - you need to know how the Herzog Foundation travels the country and invites you to complementary trainings to share and learn best practices to take back and apply to your learning environment. When Christian school teachers both brand new and well established get together - ideas and strategies spread like wildfire! Hear about all the many trainings offered all over the country - totally free of charge - coming in 2024!

Plus, Sadie announces a new training coming this summer for those thinking of "Making the Leap" from teaching in public education to teaching in a Christian education setting. What are the questions, concerns, and myths about changing careers to Christian education? That's what this new, free symposium is all about! Hear all the incredible details and why - no matter where you live or the size/type of Christian education from which you come - you need to be a part of one of our trainings this year!

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A Christian University Unlike Any Other Ft. Hildegard College Founder Jan 12, 2024

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As Chris and Christine consider their Christian high schooler's next steps in education, they have a fascinating conversation with the founder of California-based Hildegard College -- Dr. Matthew Smith. Find out what he says makes Hildegard a fresh way to think about a Christian higher education. A way of learning he says is unlike virtually any other large, established Christian university in the country.

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College-Simulated Learning for K12 w/ Dr. Keri Ingraham Jan 05, 2024

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Dr. Keri Ingraham joins the show to explain a new, hybrid education model that's quickly rising in popularity — College-Simulated Learning or CSL. Schools that use this education model are called University-Model schools and are accredited by NAUMS, Inc. Primarily used for high schoolers, this model is a hybrid home/in-class schedule to create more flexibility and space for small institutions as well as increase parental involvement at home.

Dr. Ingraham also recaps school choice victories from 2023. Nearly 10 states passed universal school choice programs! She predicts which states will join them in 2024 and create their own programs.

Listen to Dr. Keri Ingraham's previous appearance on Making The Leap: Mainstream Media Thinks Homeschooling Is Still A Mystery. Stay in touch with Dr. Ingraham on X.

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Our Favorite Moments of 2023: Part 2 Dec 29, 2023

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Join Chris and Christine as they recall some of their favorite conversations and moments of the 2023. Please tell us in your review if you have a favorite conversation, and thanks so much for your continued support of Making The Leap! We're looking forward to a great year of conversations in 2024 that will provide you information and encouragement to "Make The Leap" into faith-based education for your kids!

Chris & Christine's Favorite Moments of 2023:

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Our Favorite Moments of 2023: Part 1 Dec 22, 2023

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Join Chris and Christine as they recall some of their favorite conversations and moments of 2023. Please tell us in your review if you have a favorite conversation, and thanks so much for your continued support of Making The Leap! We're looking forward to a great year of conversations in 2024 that will provide you with information and encouragement to "Make The Leap" into faith-based education for your kids!

Chris & Christine's Favorite Moments of 2023:

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Know Your Legal Rights As a Homeschool Family Dec 15, 2023

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For over four decades, the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has fought in courts for families who've always believed the best education for kids is in the home. In today's interview with HSLDA President Jim Mason, you'll hear the fascinating history and legal fight of early homeschool families to today's explosion in homeschooling as the fastest growing form of education for kids in the country.
We explore questions such as what makes the homeschooling movement different than the school choice movement and what goals do they share in common?
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Continuing Christian Education in Trades or Business? It's Happening! Dec 08, 2023

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The old, conventional wisdom of K-12 kids graduating then heading off to acquire expensive degrees from four-year institutions has proven unnecessary for many students.
The trades are begging for young people to join their ranks for great salaries and benefits from an early age. Jobs that will likely pay far more than the careers of their debt-laden, four-year graduate counterparts. What about those who not only want to get into trades, but own their own business in the trades?
The Stigalls are joined by the President of Tarkio Technical College where they've implemented a brand new, faith-based curriculum to teach technical college students the finer points of operating their own business through Biblical principles. This conversation is sure to reframe your thinking about traditional, four-year higher education.
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Do You Know What D.E.I. Really Means? Dec 01, 2023

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After Tabia Lee penned an op-ed in the New York Post in October 2023 titled I was a DEI director - DEI drives campus antisemitism, Chris and Christine decided to have a conversation with Dr. Lee to discover exactly what you and your student need to know about it. The conversation is blunt and eye opening and as you'll hear - "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" is anything but inclusive. In fact, the behind the scenes conversations with many in education who are tasked with implementing it will stun you at just how bigoted "D.E.I" really is.
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Can a Secular College Erase Your Child's Christ-Focused Upbringing? Ft. Samantha Seal Nov 24, 2023

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You've gone out of your way, sometimes at great personal sacrifice to make sure your child's K-12 education is Christ-focused. But then he or she decides their college of choice is the furthest thing away from a Christ-centered environment.

Should you fight them on the decision? How do you know your child is spiritually ready? Can your child's entire education be erased on a four-year, secular college campus experience?

Today's guest was raised and taught in a K-12 Christian school setting but decided her college destination was the University of Texas-Austin. Hear how she navigated and worked through a decidedly different cultural and spiritual environment to reach graduation and how she continues to be challenged in her first professional experiences in Washington D.C. politics.

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Christians Standing Tall: High School Football to Hollywood Nov 17, 2023

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A unique episode of Making the Leap featuring two fearless men in their respective fields who've stood tall at great personal cost to their careers and families because they stayed true to their Christian faith.

You no doubt heard about the high school football coach fired for praying on the field. His historic victory before the Supreme Court last year wasn't widely noticed, but it was a huge win for religious liberty. Coach Joe Kennedy joins us to discuss his story and his new book "Average Joe."

Then, actor Kevin Sorbo shares a bit of his behind-the-scenes perspective as a practicing Christian and homeschool parent in one of the most secular places on Earth - Hollywood.

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