Episode Details

Public, private, homeschool, or online? A guide for Christian parents

Season 4 Episode 35 Published 10 months, 1 week ago

Description

On this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman talks with Dr. Ryan Denison and Steph Thurling of Christian Parenting about one of the most important decisions parents face: choosing the right schooling path for their children. They explore public, private, online, and homeschooling options, especially in light of the post-COVID education landscape.

Drawing from personal experiences and Steph’s recent parenting podcast series, they offer biblical wisdom and practical guidance to help families make decisions rooted in faith rather than fear. Whether you’re weighing options for the first time or rethinking your current choice, this conversation will help you approach the process with clarity, confidence, and a Christ-centered perspective.

Topics

(00:25): Discussing school options for Christian parents
(02:10): Personal stories and experiences with school choices
(11:10): Biblical principles in education choices
(16:16): Exploring the Christian Parenting podcast series
(21:21): Choosing the right school district
(27:41): Challenges and changes in public schools
(32:23): Concerns and misconceptions about public schools
(34:41): Transitioning from public to private schools
(36:23): Homeschooling during COVID-19
(38:48): Challenges and realities of homeschooling
(46:06): Online schooling as an emerging option
(47:43): Building community in different school settings
(52:17): Avoiding judgment in school choices
(56:10): Resources and final thoughts

Resources

About Dr. Ryan Denison

Ryan Denison, PhD, is the Senior Editor for Theology at Denison Forum. Ryan writes The Daily Article every Friday and contributes writing and research to many of the ministry’s productions. He holds a PhD in church history from BH Carroll Theological Institute after having earned his MDiv at Truett Seminary.