Education Mini-Series
Welcome to the Education Mini-Series!
In this introduction, Haley gives a preface to this 3-part mini-series in which you’ll hear from 6 women who, along with their husbands, have all chosen different routes for educating their kids. You’ll hear from two who chose public school, two who chose homeschooling and two who chose private school.
As believers in Jesus, we have the great privilege and responsibility of teaching our kids about Jesus and praying God uses our instruction to open the eyes of their heart unto salvation. As for academic education, I believe we have a number of faithful options when it comes to how our children are educated. There are any number of models and methods and many, many different ways people have done it over the years. But for the sake of brevity, we’re broadly exploring the big three – public, private and homeschool.
The point of these interviews is not to offer a prescription for your situation or tell you WHAT to think but rather help you with HOW to think about this important decision. It’s what I have wanted as my own husband and I have had these conversations. To hear some real, boots-on-the-ground experiences, questions and answers and encouragement to do the best with what we have and know today, trusting our great God to bring the harvest as only He can.
I pray it blesses everyone who listens, helping you to put this decision in perspective and put your hope in Jesus alone. I know I need this reminder daily!
You can find the shownotes at www.kindledpodcast.com
EDUCATION RESOURCES
Do Christian Parents Flirt with the Idol of Education – The Gospel Coalition
Education and Division – Tim Challies
Education is a Mandate, Not a Choice – Sally Clarkson
The Great Vision of Christian Education – Desiring God
Why Back to School is for All of Us – ERLC
Home School, Private School, or Public School? – The Village Church
A Prayer for Trusting Jesus As We Make Big Decisions – The Gospel Coalition
School Choice as Stewardship – Risen Motherhood
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Public School:
Perspectives on Our Children’s Education: Going Public – The Gospel Coalition
Five Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Public School – ERLC
Know Your Rights as a Christian in a Public School – The Gospel Coalition
How to Raise an Alien Child – The Gospel Coalition
Private School:
Perspectives on Our Children’s Education: A Private Enterprise – The Gospel Coalition
Public/Private School: Which is better? – Dave Ramsey
Pros and Cons of Private school – Focus on the Family
Handbook on Choosing your Child’s Education – Focus on the Family
Homeschool:
Perspectives on Our Children’s Education: Homeward Bound – The Gospel Coalition
What are You Relying on in your Education Philosophy? – Sally Clarkson
A Few Thoughts on Wholehearted Homeschooling – Sally Clarkson