The 2024 Elections Didn’t End the Culture Wars
By Oliver Perry   |   12.07.24
Donald Trump won the 2024 election for president. But that doesn’t mean things are all right, and that we can collectively go back to sleep. Consider these issues:
Self Evident: The Cradle of Marriage with Scott Phelps
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.30.24
It is no secret that our culture's view of marriage, family, and sexuality are skewed. For young people, this confusion is particularly evident with casual nature in which sexuality is addressed in sex education classes given in the government school system. In this episode, Jenna and Alyssa sit down with Scott Phelps to address the issues of marriage and sexuality head on.
Observations from Springfield
By David Curtin   |   11.21.24
The Democrats will still have supermajorities in each chamber of the Illinois General Assembly in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026). It seems that they are primarily focused on legislative ways to “Trump-proof” Illinois, whatever that entails.
Self Evident: Missing the Truth with Anni Cyrus
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.21.24
In part 1 of Self Evident's interview with Anni Cyrus, Anni recounted her firsthand experiences of living under Sharia Law in Iran, how she escaped, and how she eventually came to know Christ. This episode features Anni's work in her ministry, Live Up To Freedom. Anni will also address the pro-Palestinian attitude across American universities and key information that is left out when teaching about Islam.
College Students Can’t Read. Help. (Part 2)
By Ecce Verum   |   11.18.24
Last time, we discussed a recent piece in The Atlantic entitled "The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books." 
Self Evident: The Story of a Servant of Christ
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.16.24
This exciting episode of Self Evident features special guest, Pastor Caesar LeFlore. Pastor LeFlore has been on the front of the pro-life movement for decades. He served as a United States Marine, and is now the head pastor of Spirit of Liberty church in Markham, IL. He is the executive director of Public School Exit and is the founder of the Good Soil, Good Seed foundation.
College Students Can’t Read. Help. (Part 1)
By Ecce Verum   |   11.14.24
This past October, The Atlantic published an article that is as alarming as its title sounds: "The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books." 
Government Schools Spent Billions Fighting Parents, Study Shows
By Alex Newman   |   11.07.24
Government school districts across America spent a staggering $3.2 billion of taxpayer money last year fighting against parents and school board members concerned about the indoctrination and sexualization of children, according to a new study that examined costs nationwide. Critics blasted education officials over the news.
No More Back-to-School
10.11.24
Last month, the theology editor at Christianity Today Stefani McDade published a piece defending her choice to eventually send her young daughter, currently a mere toddler, to a local government school. The back-to-school season prompted her to examine how we think about education, discipleship, and the faithfulness of God.
Protect Your Kids
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.09.24
There is a crisis in American government schools– especially in liberal states such as Big Blue Illinois. Not only is the crisis moral, but it is also academic – and obviously so.
Facing the Screen Time Dilemma
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.03.24
We are living in the iPad kid generation. Generation Alpha (known “affectionately” as iPad kids)  comprises kids born between 2010 and 2024. They have received the label “iPad kids” for that exact reason – screen time overload.
Your Kids Are Not Public School Missionaries
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.26.24
In a recent episode of her podcast Relatable, Allie Beth Stuckey discussed a Christianity Today article written by Stefani McDade entitled “Public School Can Be a Training Ground for Faith.”
Banned Books Week
By Thomas Hampson   |   09.23.24
Banned Books Week, an annual propaganda campaign by the left-wing ALA, highlights the most radically inappropriate, obscene or downright pornographic books that are available to anyone of any age without restrictions in libraries...
The Greatest Masterpiece in the English Language
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   08.27.24
With another school season gearing up, debates about the content of curriculum arise. Should the Bible be included in any way?
Education & Aristocracy
08.13.24
In an article by Andrew Beck in his article American Aristocracy, I found an interesting statement about “Aristocracy” that goes back in time to pre-Christian Greece. I say “interesting” because although in America we do not use the words aristocracy or aristocrats much anymore, we still have elites in positions of power and influence. But are they aristocratic?
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