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TEACH the subject matter while DISCIPLING the students…BUILDING a Christian Worldview…and CULTIVATING a Gospel Heart?
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I began teaching high school homeschoolers in 2012 and since then I have had the honor of teaching 1,000+ students (Raleigh NC + Online) about Civics, Christian Ethics, U.S. History, and World History. I believe these four subjects provide an incredible opportunity to raise up a new generation of young Christians who are conversant in the cultural moment, can rightly discern and disseminate the truth, and will provide a winsome and effective Christian witness. In short, wise as serpents and gentle as doves (Mt. 10:16).
There is a lot a good curriculum out there for homeschoolers—we homeschooled our four children for 17 years—but most of it lacks one important ingredient: CURRENT CONTEXT!!! I’ve been a talk radio host & podcaster since 2007 so I am always on the frontlines in terms of the news cycle…and I bring that into the classroom EVERY WEEK. I call it “teaching in real time,” and it helps me to bring the material ALIVE and…makes it RELEVANT to my student’s everyday lives.
I teach all four courses in-person back home, but I also offer them ONLINE. I won’t sell you some stale video that was made years ago. My online students (grades 8-12) get the class I just taught THAT WEEK, so it is always up to date with breaking news and the biggest stories of the day. I am a man on a mission and our children need a more dynamic experience in the classroom to be able to thrive in this age of confusion.
0+ local students (Raleigh NC) about Civics, Christian Ethics, U.S. History, and now World History as well. I believe these four subjects provide an incredible opportunity to raise up a new generation of young Christians who are conversant in the cultural moment, can rightly discern and disseminate the truth, and will provide a winsome and effective Christian witness. In short, wise as serpents and gentle as doves (Mt. 10:16).
There is a lot a good curriculum out there for homeschoolers—we homeschooled our four children for 17 years—but the vast majority of it lacks one important ingratiate: a current context. I’ve been a talk radio host since 2007 so I am always on the frontlines in terms of the news cycle…and I bring that into the classroom each and every day. I call it “teaching in real time,” and it helps me to bring the material ALIVE and makes it RELEVANT to my student’s everyday lives.
I teach all four courses in-person back home, but I also offer them ONLINE. I won’t sell you some stale video that was made years ago. My online students (grades 8-12) get the class I just taught THAT WEEK so it is always up to date with breaking news and the biggest stories of the season. I am a man on a mission and our children need a more dynamic experience in the classroom in order to be able to thrive in this age of confusion.
CIVICS (2-semesters)
Prepares your student for responsible citizenship with a discussion of the principles and mechanics of a constitutional republic. Material discussed includes the Constitution, in depth insights into the three branches of government, political parties, elections, foreign policy, and more, all from a biblical perspective. How it was designed to work vs. how it’s working (or not working) today. I always incorporate current events and breaking news.
U.S. HISTORY (2-semesters)
Takes your student on a journey beginning in the 1400’s that leads to European contact with American Indians and ending with the inauguration of Donald Trump. Along the journey, the course highlights major historical events that have shaped American history, and why they matter in our current cultural context (relevance). I begin the class with this truth: There is nothing new under the sun (Ecc. 1:9). America’s history is complicated and requires critical thinking to be able to discern the good, the bad, and the ugly.
WORLD HISTORY (2-semesters)
World History guides students through the story of history, starting with creation and continuing to the present. Students will analyze five key themes throughout history from a biblical perspective: justice, power, citizenship, environment, and world religions. They will also do specific studies on Africa, the East, Asia, pre-colonization Americas, and empires in Africa, India, and Asia. As they trace the major patterns in world history, they will see how those themes point more and more clearly to the triumph of the kingdom of God. This class will always incorporate the news of the day to show real-world application of the course material.
CHRISTIAN ETHICS (1-semester)
Leads your student on a deep dive into theology, a Christian worldview, and then Christian ethical thinking. Once that foundation is built, we jump into the hot-button moral issues of the day: Abortion, Human Sexuality & Gender, Euthanasia, Environmentalism, Work and Vocation, Poverty, Human Cloning, Artificial Insemination and Designer Babies. This class is best suited for Juniors and Seniors…the deep end of the pool.
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