Ep 761 | Is Public School the Best Choice for Christians?

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Blaze Podcast Network

News, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, News Commentary

4.6 • 19.2K Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2023

⏱️ 97 minutes

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Summary

Today we're reacting to Jen Wilkin and Jonathan Pennington's debate on public education vs. private education (hosted by the Gospel Coalition). We present this argument with its full context but break down some of what Jen Wilkin, who represents the pro-public-school side, says specifically. In response to Wilkin's claim that woke curriculum can be a fearmongering tactic, we take a look at what's happening in schools even in red states. Wilkin also mentions that our decision on where to send our kids to school impacts our communities, but is that a fair argument for public schools, and does that put our own children at risk for the "good of community"? We cover other school choice considerations such as finances and at-home discipleship, then look at Wilkin's response on Twitter to some of the backlash against her position. Lastly, we look at the perspective of a show favorite, Voddie Baucham, who offers words of caution about sending children to public school. --- Timecodes: (01:26) Background on debate (04:39) Preamble thoughts (22:40) Things to consider about this debate (28:40) Jen's intro on public education (32:31) Kids as missionaries in public school (34:53) What's really happening in schools (48:23) "Public school means loving your neighbor" (01:03:51) Dr. Pennington's arguments (01:13:35) Christian influence on public schools (01:23:26) Jen Wilkin's response to pushback (01:30:44) Voddie Baucham's thoughts on public schools --- Today's Sponsors: Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. Factor — save time and have the energy you need to tackle everything on your to-do list with Factor’s ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Head to FactorMeals.com/ALLIE50 and use code "ALLIE50" to get 50% off your first box. Epic Will — be intentional about your family, your values and your wishes. Go to EpicWill.com/ALLIE and you’ll save 10% on your complete Will package. --- Links: The Gospel Coalition: "Should Christian Parents Send Their Children to Public Schools?" https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/video/good-faith-debates-public-schools/ The Dallas Express: "Parent Confronts Richardson ISD Over Sexual Content in Jr High Reading" https://dallasexpress.com/education/parent-confronts-richardson-isd-over-sexual-content-in-jr-high-reading/ Exodus Mandate: “Top Five Reasons NOT to Send Your Kids Back to Public School” https://exodusmandate.org/public-schools/top-five-reasons-not-to-send-your-kids-back-to-public-school --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 495 | The Truth About ‘Social Emotional Learning’ & What Your Kids Are Reading | Guest: Sherry Clemens https://apple.co/3ZojXCD Ep 279 | The Corruption of Public Education & the Need for School Choice | Guest: Corey A. DeAngelis https://apple.co/3KD6cvX Ep 642 | DEBATE: Is Public School 'Grooming' a Conspiracy Theory? | Guest: Dr. Scott Coley https://apple.co/3EIMFGt Ep 639 | The Queerification of American Kids | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3xXDeiK --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.0	The Gospel Coalition hosted a debate in which Bible teacher Jin Wulkin are used in favor of public education.
0:37.0	You guys had a lot of thoughts about that and as you can imagine, so do I.
0:42.0	I know this is a long episode as you can see but it is worth it. Trust me.
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1:04.0	Hey guys, welcome to Relatable. Happy Monday. Hope everyone had a wonderful week. Man, oh man.
1:10.0	There's so much to talk about. So much that I want to talk about today in this week.
1:16.0	But this entire episode will be dedicated to one subject because of the volume of messages that I've received from you guys over the past week asking me to talk about this very thing.
1:28.0	So we're going to talk about other news stories. I'm going to try to cram in as many as possible tomorrow because on Wednesday and Thursday we have amazing interviews coming out.
1:39.0	So I won't be able to talk about the news those days. You won't want to miss it. One of them is a surprise. I'm not going to tell you who it is.
1:46.0	It's pretty exciting. Both of them are exciting. Both of them are wonderful people. But one of them I will keep a surprise for you.
1:53.0	So make sure you tune into those today. We are talking about the recent public school versus Christian education debate hosted by the gospel coalition representing each side was Dr. Jonathan Pinington.
2:06.0	He's father of six professor at Southern seminary who homeschooled his children as well as sent them to a Christian private school at a different point in their lives.
2:15.0	And then Jen Wilkin mother of five and author Bible teacher who sent her kids to public school all the way through.
2:23.0	So both offer in this debate convictions for why they chose the education options that they did if you're not familiar.
2:31.0	With who these people are they have some influence in the evangelical world especially Jen Wilkin she has taught many women through her Bible studies and through various teaching avenue.
2:44.0	So I think that's part of why these people were chosen. And the reason I'm discussing this debate on my show is because like I said many of you when the debate
2:54.0	was published last week asked me my thoughts on Jen Wilkins perspective knowing how much I've talked about and others have talked about on my show the importance of Christian education not just private school whether that be homeschool or private school or some kind of hybrid.
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