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Latest podcast episodes about john jay institute

The Federalist Radio Hour
Beyond Shamrocks, Green Beer, And Druids: Meet The Real Saint Patrick

The Federalist Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 44:22


On this special edition of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dr. Steele Brand, professor of history at Cairn University and interim executive director of the John Jay Institute, joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to dive into the true story of Saint Patrick's life and mission in Ireland.If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FEDERALIST at the link below and get 60 percent off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/federalist 

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Federalist Radio Hour: Beyond Shamrocks, Green Beer, And Druids: Meet The Real Saint Patrick

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025


On this special edition of “The Federalist Radio Hour,” Dr. Steele Brand, professor of history at Cairn University and interim executive director of the John Jay Institute, joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to dive into the true story of Saint Patrick’s life and mission in Ireland. If you care about combating the corrupt media […]

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for the Classical Homeschooling Mama
SS #137: Fairy Tales are True (with Vigen Guroian!!)

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for the Classical Homeschooling Mama

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 74:38


Today's guest is Vigen Guroian. Until his retirement in 2015, Dr. Guroian was Professor of Religious Studies in Orthodox Christianity at the University of Virginia. He is now a Permanent Senior Fellow of the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal, Senior Fellow at the Center on Law and Religion at Emory University, Distinguished Fellow of the John Jay Institute, and Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum. He also is on the faculty of Memoria College online. Most importantly for our purposes, he is the author of a book we love and highly recommend: Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination. Today's episode was such a delight to record. Abby and Brandy had a great time discussing with Dr. Guroian truth and how it relates to fairy tales. You're going to love this conversation! *** Did you sign up to do the 5x5 reading challenge this year? If so, you need to join the Sistership as a Sophie membership and get the accountability you need and the support you want. With weekly check-ins and quarterly zoom-style meetups, you will be encouraged to continue in good reading habits as well as get fun advice on which book to read next. Just go to scholesisters.com/sistership and join as a Sophie. *** Click here to access today's show notes. Click here to join the Sistership.

The Great Awokening Podcast
Gender Ideology and Its Victims with Brandon Showalter

The Great Awokening Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 54:44


Journalist Brandon Showalter joins me to discuss gender ideology and its victims. Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology. He has appeared in several documentaries on that issue, including the Tucker Carlson Originals "Transgressive: The Cult of Confusion" and "Dead Name" by Broken Hearted Films, which profiles three families fractured by gender ideology. He was first inspired to pursue a career in writing and journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015. He earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in Human Rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. His favorite thing to do in life is to sing. Generation Indoctrination Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-indoctrination-inside-the-transgender-battle/id1648997407 Articles by Brandon: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/yes-trans-surgeries-are-being-done-on-minors-heres-proof.html https://www.christianpost.com/news/fathers-fight-to-save-son-in-trans-sanctuary-state-of-california.html https://www.christianpost.com/news/they-are-devouring-our-sons-moms-of-gender-confused-boys-detail.html Follow Brandon on X: https://twitter.com/BrandonMShow ⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awokening/support

Authentic Conversations with Andy Mason
195. Exposing the Gender Lie

Authentic Conversations with Andy Mason

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 36:18


Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology. He was first inspired to pursue into a career in writing and journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California. His favorite thing to do in life is to sing.

RULES FOR RETROGRADES (Tim Gordon & Dave Gordon)
ASK YOUR HUSBAND: NO SUCH THING AS HALFWAY COOKS WOMEN'S SUMMIT!

RULES FOR RETROGRADES (Tim Gordon & Dave Gordon)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 135:07


ASK YOUR HUSBAND: NO SUCH THING AS HALFWAY COOKS WOMEN'S SUMMIT!Please enjoy our first ever ASK YOUR HUSBAND: NO SUCH THING AS HALFWAY COOKS WOMEN'S SUMMIT!Guests:1. THE INSPIRATIONAL DEW DROP ROSE OF FEMININITY …Anita Romero, wife of Jesse Romero:Anita is the wife and helpmate of Jesse Romero, mother of three grown children and has six grandchildren. She is a retired registered nurse and joined Jesse's apostolate “On Fire Evangelization” 11 years ago. Her role in the apostolate she describes as “I helped heal the body and now I am helping heal the soul…..All the glory to God!2. THE EXQUISITE OWL OF WOMANLY WISDOM … Faith Rummelsburg, my friend of 10 years, and wife Steven J. Rummelsburg, Catholic influencer and Teacher: Faith is a Catholic, Wife, Mother, and Educator, living by the motto: "The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of dusk.”3. THE GLOWING PREGNANT FIREFLY OF SCHOLASTIC ACUMEN ...Lauren Demler, a newly wed:Lauren is a Catholic convert and newly married trad wife. Before her anti-feminist conversion, she completed fellowships with First Liberty and the John Jay Institute, received a BA from Ole Miss, and worked at the Declaration of Independence Center. She and her husband are expecting their first child in June.4. THE RADIANT FASHIONABLE BOOKWORM OF GRACE …Ashley Coleman, wife of Andrew Coleman, Catholic woodworker:Ashley is a cradle Catholic, a South Louisiana native, and a wife of six years. She and her husband, Andrew, run Coleman's Handcrafted, a small woodworking business making art and liturgical furnishings for the church.5. THE TALENTED SEA-MARE OF HOMEMAKERS…Samantha Bice, a Catholic TicTok homemaking instructor:Samantha is wife to a blue-collar Catholic man, a mom of three, and homemaker of 12 years. She has been in the liberal cesspool of TikTok for two years now, spreading the trad wife life and teaching skills broken by feminism. Her TikTok is @Mrs_Homemaker, and she's starting a YouTube channel at the same name.6. THE MAGNIFICENT SPARROW OF THE DOMESTIC ARTS…Alyssa Hichborn, wife of Michael Hichborn, Founder and President of the Lepanto Institute. Mike and Alyssa have been married for nearly 21 years with their 8th Support the show

The Dr. Jeff Show
Brandon Showalter - A Biblical Worldview of Gender & Sexuality (Part 3/3)

The Dr. Jeff Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 46:38


Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology. He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts.  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit the Resource Library  The Dr. Jeff Show on YouTube More about Summit Ministries Summit Student Conferences

I Am Refocused Podcast Show
Brandon M. Showalter - The Christian Post's first-ever event, “Unmasking Gender Ideology: Protecting Children, Confronting Transgenderism”

I Am Refocused Podcast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 7:05


For more information visit: https://www.christianpost.com/events/unmasking-gender-ideology.htmlBrandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology. He was first inspired to pursue into a career in writing and journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California. His favorite thing to do in life is to sing. WHAT: The Christian Post's first-ever event, “Unmasking Gender Ideology: Protecting Children, Confronting Transgenderism” WHO: Brandon will present at the event alongside a panel of experienced professionals who have been fighting gender ideology in their respective fields, including Julia Jeffress Sadler, who will speak about her ministry to young people dealing with these difficulties, and Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries and co-author of a recent e-book with The Christian Post. WHEN: Thursday, March 23, 7:00 pm CT WHERE: First Baptist Church of Dallas 1707 San Jacinto St, Dallas, TX 75201 QUESTIONS: Sarah.cruickshank@pinkston.co MEDIA RSVP: If you would like to attend the event or interview with Brandon, please reach out to Sarah.cruickshank@pinkston.co.

The Dr. Jeff Show
Brandon Showalter - The Abuse of Language & The Ideological Capture of our Institutions (Part 2/3)

The Dr. Jeff Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 47:13


Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology. He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts.  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit the Resource Library  The Dr. Jeff Show on YouTube More about Summit Ministries Summit Student Conferences

The Dr. Jeff Show
Brandon Showalter - Understanding the Biggest Medical Scandal of Our Time (Part 1/3)

The Dr. Jeff Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 41:09


Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology. He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts.  For more resources from Summit Ministries visit the Resource Library  The Dr. Jeff Show on YouTube More about Summit Ministries Summit Student Conferences

Classical Education
Tending The Heart of Virtue: Introducing The Second Edition with Vigen Guroian

Classical Education

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 61:05


About the AuthorUntil his retirement in 2015, Vigen Guroian was Professor of Religious Studies in Orthodox Christianity at the University of Virginia. He is now a Permanent Senior Fellow of the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal, Senior Fellow at the Center on Law and Religion at Emory University, Distinguished Fellow of the John Jay Institute, and Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum. He also is on the faculty of Memoria College online and is the author of ten books including The Orthodox Reality: Culture, Theology, and Ethics in the Modern World.  Dr. Guroian is also a frequent speaker at classical education conferences. Show NotesAdrienne and Vigen discuss the new chapters added to the second edition of Tending the Heart of Virtue which include:  The Triumph of Beauty in The Nightingale and "The Ugly Duckling" The Goodness of Goodness: The Grimms' "Cinderella" and John Ruskin's The King of The Golden River Obedience and The Path to Perfection in George MacDonald's The Wise Woman: A Double Story An expanded biographical essay Ideas that were discussed include:  Discussions for parents and teachers, about the impact from the book Tending the Hearts of Virtue.     The depth and meanings of fairy tales such as beauty and transformation, judgment, obedience, and truth.  Ways to read, listen, and allow the stories to unfold imagination and real life lessons.  Books and Resources Mentioned Books by Vigen Guroian Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination (the second edition)  Inheriting Paradise: Meditation on Gardening  Rallying the Really Human Things: Moral Imagination In Politics, Literature, and Everyday Life Other Stories"The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen"The Nightingale" by Hans Christian Andersen"Cinderella" by The Brothers Grimm"The Juniper Tree" by The Brothers GrimmThe King of the Golden River by John RuskinThe Wise Woman: A Double Story by George MacDonald "The Fantastic Imagination" by George MacDonaldThe Princess and The Goblin by George MacDonaldThe Little Lame Prince byDinah Maria Mulock CraikThe Victorian Fairy Tale Book by Michael HearnPinocchio by Carlo CollodiWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakOther authors mentioned: Charles Dickens, Homer,C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton and Greek MythsThe Second Edition of Tending the Heart of Virtue can be purchased through all major book sellers.  Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195384318 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195384314 _______ Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 330 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019538430X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195384307 The Book the Vigen wishes he had read earlier in his life: The Abolition of Man by C.S. LewisAdrienne's favorite book by Dr. Guroian is The Melody of Faith: Theology in an Orthodox Key_______________________________________This podcast is produced by Beautiful Teaching, LLC.OUR MISSIONWe exist for the benefit of both parents and teachers. Teaching is an art and teachers need opportunities to cultivate their craft. Parents need to feel confident that their children are receiving the best education possible. Therefore, our goals are to help parents make well-informed decisions about the education of their children, and to help teachers experience true joy in their vocation. We desire to bridge a large gap that currently exists between most classical schools and the parents who send their students to these schools. Immersing both parents and teachers into the beauty of good teaching is paramount to our goals! Our formative sessions are designed to be LIVE so that you can experience classical education through participating and doing. This is what is expected in classical education. In order to mentor you well, we invite you to participate for a full classical experience. Our online sessions assume modeling, imitation, and meaningful conversation as the basis of experiencing good teaching. OUR SERVICESIf you like our podcast, you will love our online sessions! We offer immersion sessions so you can experience classical pedagogy. A complete listing of our courses is at  https://beautifulteaching.coursestorm.com/Becoming an effective educator requires participation and doing, not merely listening to the ideals of a theory being talked about. Experiencing the labor of thinking, speaking, and asking questions is non-negotiable for a real classical experience. For this reason our courses are LIVE and not recorded. Participation is paramount to a true classical education. Teachers and Home Educators: Grow in your craft of teaching! Do you want to know how to apply what we discuss on our podcast? Check out our affordable on-line immersion courses with master teachers.  https://beautifulteaching.coursestorm.com/ Parents: Do you want to understand how to support your student in a classical school? Or, do you simply want to know more about classical education?  Consider our affordable book seminars. Explore why a classical education is truly a beautiful way of learning. Our book seminars and immersion sessions can you help you make an informed choice as well as help you understand how to support your children who may attend a classical school.  https://beautifulteaching.coursestorm.com/ Schools: We offer professional development for schools onsite or online. Email Adrienne at BeautifulTeaching@Gmail.com for more information.  _________________________________________________________Credits:Sound Engineer: Andrew HelselLogo Art: Anastasiya CFMusic: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV529 : Lana Trotovsek, violin Sreten Krstic, violin with Chamber Orchestra of Slovenian Philharmonic © 2023 Beautiful Teaching, LLC. All Rights Reserved ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Real Talk with Zuby
#231 Brandon Showalter - Gender Issues and Confusion

Real Talk with Zuby

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 62:15


Brandon Showalter is a reporter with The Christian Post. He enjoys exploring the intersection of faith and public life, and has reported on a wide range of theological, political and ethical themes and topics. He was first inspired to break into a career in writing/journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015. He has a B.A. from Bridgewater College of Virginia, is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law, is a graduate of a three-year program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California, and earned a Master of Arts in Human Rights from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 2022. Follow Zuby - https://twitter.com/zubymusic Follow Brandon - https://twitter.com/BrandonMShow Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.to/zubypodcast Support Zuby on Locals - https://teamzuby.locals.com Support Zuby on Patreon - https://patreon.com/zubymusic Special thanks to GOLD TIER Patreon members: Matt Gallagher, Libbie Richardson, Edwin Chiang, Paul Pugh, Todd Weyl, Destiny Hillhouse & OnlineBookClub.org Get Zuby's children's book 'The Candy Calamity' - http://candycalamity.com Get Zuby's fitness book 'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' - https://teamzuby.com/products/strong-advice-zubys-guide-to-fitness-for-everybody Website - https://zubymusic.com Online Store - https://teamzuby.com

Stacy on the Right
Episode 800: Irreversible Damage: Transgender Policies are Permanently Destroying Lives

Stacy on the Right

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 33:30


*Rate us on Apple Podcasts!!! * *Guest Bio: * Brandon Showalter is a reporter with The Christian Post. He enjoys exploring the intersection of faith and public life, and has reported on a wide range of theological, political and ethical themes and topics. He was first inspired to break into a career in writing/journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015. He has a B.A. from Bridgewater College of Virginia, is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law, is a graduate of a three-year program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California, and earned a Master of Arts in Human Rights from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 2022. His most favorite thing to do in life is to sing. ​ Buy my first book available where ever books are sold, _Eternally Cancel Proof _in paperback, or Kindle on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Eternally-Cancel-Proof-Courageous-Battlefront/dp/B09VWWTQFS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1647986511&sr=8-1) or buy directly from me at my website Stacy on the Right!! (https://www.stacyontheright.com/eternallycancelproof/) • Thank you for listening! • We are live Monday through Friday from 9p to midnight eastern on SiriusXM the Patriot channel 125!!! • Thanks and God Bless you!! • -- Encouragement-- I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. —Psalm 121:1-2 -- Additional Content -- • Stacy's Blog (http://www.stacyontheright.com) Download previous episodes, and more! Contact Form stacy [at] stacyontheright.com

The Endow Podcast
69. Reading aloud, thinking deeply, living well: A Conversation with Douglas Minson

The Endow Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 42:26


Welcome to The Endow Podcast! This podcast is a forum for women to foster conversations about the intellectual life and intentional community for the cultivation of the feminine genius. On this episode, Simone Rizkallah, Director of Program Growth, interviews Douglas Minson on the richness and value of reading aloud and the difference between education and indoctrination.Mr. Douglas Minson brings more than two decades of experience in teaching, program management and development, and executive leadership to Lumen Gentium Academy. He currently serves as the headmaster of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Boonton. Previously, he was the headmaster of Veritas Preparatory Academy, the founding school in the Great Hearts Academies network of public charter schools in Phoenix, Arizona. His direction of the school at LGA weds his passion for formative education with his dedication to his Catholic faith. Mr. Minson completed his undergraduate education at the College of William and Mary and his graduate studies in Philosophy at the Catholic University of America. In past positions, he has served the John Jay Institute in Philadelphia as vice president of academic affairs, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute as executive director of national educational programs, and worked with Charles W. Colson as speechwriter and editor for his columns and radio broadcast.Thanks for listening! Support the Endow PodcastWhat's on your mind and heart? Let us know by connecting with The Endow Team on social media!Facebook at www.facebook.com/endowgroupsInstagram at www.instagram.com/endowgroupsWant to start your own Endow Group? Learn more by visiting our website at www.endowgroups.org or reach out to us at info@endowgroups.org. We look forward to serving you!

Cairn.fm
Cairn 10: Your Voter Preparation Guide (with Greg Schaller)

Cairn.fm

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 38:08


In this episode, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty member and John Jay Institute director Greg Schaller answers the kinds of questions you probably have had about preparing to vote, but were too busy (or embarrassed) to ask. The post Cairn 10: Your Voter Preparation Guide (with Greg Schaller) appeared first on Cairn University.

Cairn 10
Your Voter Preparation Guide (with Greg Schaller)

Cairn 10

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 38:08


In this episode, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty member and John Jay Institute director Greg Schaller answers the kinds of questions you probably have had about preparing to vote, but were too busy (or embarrassed) to ask. The post Cairn 10: Your Voter Preparation Guide (with Greg Schaller) appeared first on Cairn University.

The Tim DeMoss Show Podcast
UC Berkeley Graduate Isabella Chow

The Tim DeMoss Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 46:21


On today’s show, Tim welcomes UC Berkeley Graduate Isabella Chow to the program. Chow was a third-year student at UC Berkeley in 2018 and serving on the student senate, representing Christians on campus. A bill pertaining to LGBTQ+ issues came up with which she could not fully agree, so Isabella abstained from voting on it (not a no vote, but an abstention). The story, including the backlash Chow encountered, is featured in the new documentary “No Safe Spaces” (available at www.NoSafeSpaces.com). “I wasn’t elected to not listen to my conscience and not represent the constituents who voted for me,” Chow said. Make sure to tune in live weekdays 4-5pm ET on AM 560 WFIL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BreakPoint Podcast
Why I'm Optimistic About Christian Education

The BreakPoint Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 4:49


Back in 2015, the state legislature of Montana created a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for individuals who donate to organizations that provide scholarships to private school students. In response, the Montana Department of Revenue ruled that such a tax credit would violate the state's version of the “Blaine Amendment,” which prohibits state funding of religious education. So, the state terminated the program altogether. Kendra Espinoza, a single mom who works extra jobs in order to send her kids to a Christian school in Kalispell, challenged the Department of Revenue's ruling in court. The case is currently on the Supreme Court's docket for this term. During oral arguments, conservative justices like Alito and Kavanaugh brought up the Court's decision in Trinity Lutheran v. Comer, which held that forcing a church school to choose between “[participating] in an otherwise available benefit program or [remaining] a religious institution” violated the Free Exercise clause. Unsurprisingly, the liberal justices disagreed. What was surprising is that the editorial board of the Washington Post came out on the side of Espinoza. Using scholarships at private, religious schools was not only a parent's right, the editorial board wrote, but using them didn't “undermine” or “harm” public education or the state, “contrary to many of the tropes advanced by those opposed to school choice.” The Post also called out the hypocrisy of upper-middle class opponents to these kinds of programs by noting that, “People with means take for granted the ability to choose their child's school by paying tuition or moving to communities with quality schools.”  So why begrudge people like Kendra Espinoza the same opportunity? It's not often I find myself in complete agreement with the editorial board of the Washington Post! I'm old enough to remember when the very existence of Christian educational alternatives was threatened by government entities. Oh yeah, we all are old enough…such threats are still very much a reality, especially in California. The truth is, government-imposed ideologies, especially so-called SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) legislation, very much threaten the future of Christian educational institutions. Still, I hold a great hope for their futures, and not only because this crucial Montana case is being heard in our recently remade Supreme Court. It's because Christians are currently bringing an incredible amount of innovation and creativity to the realm of education. In a Christianity Today article last August, Louis Markos described a home-schooling co-op in Kentucky that not only is “steeped in the Great Books,” but whose purpose is to glorify God, free “the mind(s) of students from the marketplace of idols,” and shape them into “virtuous, morally self-regulating citizens.” Across the country, innovative classical schools like this one are exploding, some in the form of homeschool co-ops, others in the form of private and charter schools. Many private Christian schools today are thriving, some who have made the difficult but sound transition from only existing to keep kids sheltered from culture to effectively preparing them to engage the culture. Also, excellent para-educational options abound, from the outstanding conferences for high-shoolers and college students offered by Summit Ministries, Worldview Academy, and Impact 360 to graduate and post-graduate training such as the John Jay Institute and ADF's Blackstone Legal Fellowship. All of these point to a real rejuvenation in Christian education, and we are seeing their fruit. Time and again, I meet Christian secondary students who are running their own businesses, digging much-needed wells for communities in Africa, or fighting to save preborn lives or victims of sex trafficking. I recently talked to a Christian school administrator who is actively seeking innovative ways to make sure that single moms, like Kendra Espinoza, can afford private Christian education for their children. These believers are joining Christianity's historic role in advancing education and taking the lead in solving our nation's educational problems. Historically, Christians have seen education as a gift we can best offer, not only to our own, but to the world, as a vehicle to knowing God and to promoting human flourishing. I'm not certain how the Court will decide the Montana case, but I do see reasons for optimism no matter what the justices decide. How refreshing. These days, that kind of optimism can be as rare as agreeing with the Washington Post.

Cairn.fm
Cairn 10: Local Politics 101 (with Greg Schaller)

Cairn.fm

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 13:51


Greg Schaller, assistant professor and president of John Jay Institute, joins the podcast to explain the value of local politics and how you can get involved. The post Cairn 10: Local Politics 101 (with Greg Schaller) appeared first on Cairn University.

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Cairn 10
Local Politics 101 (with Greg Schaller)

Cairn 10

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 13:51


Greg Schaller, assistant professor and president of John Jay Institute, joins the podcast to explain the value of local politics and how you can get involved. The post Cairn 10: Local Politics 101 (with Greg Schaller) appeared first on Cairn University.

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Cairn 10
The Christian and Politics (with Greg Schaller)

Cairn 10

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 11:43


How do you get reliable news?  Are we more divided politically than ever?  In Part Two of our interview with Greg Schaller, president of the John Jay Institute, we discuss these issues and offer suggestions on how Christians can set an example of loving and respectful discourse in a fractured and frenzied political climate. The post Cairn 10: The Christian and Politics (with Greg Schaller) appeared first on Cairn University.

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Cairn 10
Our New Friends in Fairview Manor (with Greg Schaller)

Cairn 10

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 10:48


The John Jay Institute currently resides on Cairn’s campus, and John Jay President and Cairn University adjunct professor Greg Schaller, stopped by to talk to us about what our new neighbors have been up to. The post Cairn 10: Our New Friends in Fairview Manor (with Greg Schaller) appeared first on Cairn University.

Faith and Law
The Luther Option: How Martin Luther's Reformation Transformed the World

Faith and Law

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 39:57


In recognition of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, Dr. Joseph Loconte addressed Faith & Law on "How Martin Luther's Reformation Transformed the World." As the lecture title suggests, Loconte gently pushed back against Rod Dreher's "Benedict Option." One of the first things Luther did as he secured his position in Germany was to abolish all of the monastic orders. Loconte will explain why Luther chose this course of action.Joseph Loconte, PhD, is an Associate Professor of History at The King’s College in New York City, where he teaches courses on Western Civilization, American Foreign Policy, and International Human Rights. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1914-1918(Harper Collins, 2015) and winner of the 2017 Best Article award from the Tolkien Society for his article How J.R.R. Tolkien Found Mordor on the Western Front.Dr. Loconte previously served as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, where he taught on religion and public policy. He was a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., and from 1999-2006 he held the first chair in religion and civil society as the William E. Simon Fellow at the Heritage Foundation.Dr. Loconte’s other books include: God, Locke, and Liberty: The Struggle for Religious Freedom in the West(Lexington Books, 2014); The Searchers: A Quest for Faith in the Valley of Doubt (Thomas Nelson, 2012); The End of Illusions: Religious Leaders Confront Hitler’s Gathering Storm (Rowman & Littlefield, 2004); and Seducing the Samaritan: How Government Contracts Are Reshaping Social Services (The Pioneer Institute, 1997).Dr. Loconte’s commentary on religion and public life appears in the nation’s leading media outlets, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the National Interest, the Weekly Standard, and National Review. He is also a regular contributor to the London-based Standpoint and the Huffington Post. For 10 years he served as a commentator for National Public Radio’s All Things Considered.Dr. Loconte has testified before Congress on international human rights and served as a human rights expert on the 2005 Congressional Task Force on the United Nations, contributing to its final report, “American Interests and U.N. Reform.” From 2001-2003, he was an informal advisor to the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. More recently, he was a speechwriter for British MP Andrew Mitchell, Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. He now serves as a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum and as an affiliated scholar at the John Jay Institute.A native of Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Loconte divides his time between New York City and Washington, D.C.Support the show (http://www.faithandlaw.org/donate)