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Ep 77Ep. 77 / E. Ray Moore / The Rise in Anti-Homeschooling Bills

E. Ray Moore, founder of The Exodus Mandate Project, urges Christian parents to pull their kids out of public schools and put them in private Christian schools or homeschool them instead.He wrote the book entitled Let My Children Go and produced an award-winning documentary called IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America.Websites discussed:exodusmandate.orgpublicschoolexit.comindoctrinationmovie.comhttps://christedu.org/news/ceis-church-based-scholarship-funds-information

Mar 27, 202627 min

Ep. 76 / UNESCO, Homeschooling, & the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Feb. 2026--Education topics discussed in this episode include:· UNESCO…What is UNESCO?· The 2030 Agenda—what is that?· How do these two impact the United States?· What are “Sustainable Development Goals”?Sources: · Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development· Sustainable Development Goals for Education

Feb 3, 202617 min

Ep 75Ep. 75 / State-Regulated Homeschooling, Why Worldview Matters

Jan. 2026--Education topics discussed in this episode include:Plans & efforts to bring homeschooling & private schooling under State regulation.Worldview and why it matters.Sources:Parental Choice and the Right to EducationWhat you need to know about homeschooling through a human rights lensHome-Schooled Kids are Not All RightNYT Declares War on Homeschooling

Jan 15, 202612 min

Ep. 74 / Courage to Stand (Talk 3 of 3)

This special episode was recorded on November 8, 2025 at the Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) annual youth conference in Carol Stream, Il.Drawing from his own story of conflict, John dives into what it truly means to live as a Christian in today’s turbulent culture. From the blazing heat of Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery furnace to the horrors of the Holocaust and the modern-day battle against Christianity, he weaves together powerful stories from the Bible and his book, Courage to Stand. With passion and urgency, he showcases how men and women—young and old—have faced overwhelming spiritual warfare yet stood unshaken, boldly anchored in God’s Word.

Nov 23, 202539 min

Ep. 73 / Urgency & Obedience (Talk 2 of 3)

This special episode was recorded on November 8, 2025 at the Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) annual youth conference in Carol Stream, Il.Building on powerful past stories, John highlights the unwavering faith, obedience, and urgency that have guided courageous Christians throughout history—from biblical times to today. His message serves as a heartfelt encouragement to all Believers, reminding them that God is always near, ready to lead and strengthen those who seek Him. With patience, trust, and a willing heart, every follower of Christ can hear His voice and walk boldly in obedience, knowing that His plans are always for our good, and His promises never fail.

Nov 23, 202554 min

Ep. 72 / The Generational Impact of a Godly Heritge (Talk 1 of 3)

This special episode was recorded on November 8, 2025 at the Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) annual youth conference in Carol Stream, Il.In this talk, John recounts the extraordinary journey of his parents—two individuals with only high school educations—who, against the tide of cultural norms, made the bold choice to homeschool in the early ‘90s. Little did they know that this act of faith, obedience, and courage would ripple through time, impacting John’s life nearly three decades later. Their story is a powerful testament to the unfailing truth of God’s Word, which never returns void (Isaiah 55:11), and a stirring call to families everywhere to pursue a legacy grounded in faith.

Nov 23, 202555 min

Ep 71Ep. 71 / Secret Abortions, Wasting Public Funds, and...Hulk Hogan?

8/22/25--Education topics discussed in this episode include:Francis Howell School District paid $230k to superintendent who never worked a single day. (FirstAlert4)Florida School Board chair responds to Hulk Hogan’s death by saying, “Good, one less MAGA in the world.” (Fox13News)School officials in Virginia are under investigation for allegedly organizing free, secret abortions for students. (The New American)

Aug 22, 202516 min

Ep 70Ep. 70 / Congratulations, Class of 2025!

This special episode is the commencement speech I gave to the 2025 Master Books Homeschool graduates. I hope it encourages each of you to boldly and faithfully walk in obedience to God's Word.

May 2, 202516 min

Ep 69Ep. 69 / DOE, Homeschoolers, Vouchers, & Forced Speech

4/16/25--Education topics discussed in this episode include:· Is the DOE really abolished?o "Elimination of the Education Department Has Begun," Paul Dragu, The New Americano Behind the Deep State with Alex Newman· IL HB2827o Read Full Text· Vouchers & Forced Speech Issues in Coloradoo “Lawmakers try to tighten rules after most homeschool voucher funds went toward non-academic expenses,” Austin Gelder, Arkansas Times, arktimes.como Read HB25-1312Recommended Resources:· Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA): https://hslda.org/· Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/· Classical Conversations: https://classicalconversations.com/· The Noah Plan: https://face.net/curriculum/

Apr 16, 202525 min

Ep 68Ep. 68 / Illinois HB2827 (The Homeschool Act) & President Trump's Education Policies

Week of 3/3/25--Education topics discussed in this episode include:· Illinois HB2827, The Homeschool Act· President Trump’s Education Policieshttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB2827.pdfhttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2827&DocTypeID=HB&GA=104&GAID=18&SessionID=114&utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://hslda.org/post/illinois-house-bill-2827-expanded-government-oversight-severe-penalties?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://mahometdaily.com/illinois-lawmakers-introduce-homeschool-act-to-establish-notification-and-oversight-requirements-for-home-education/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Mar 4, 202522 min

Ep 67Ep. 67 / Andrea Crum, author of Christ over Culture

Andrea Crum, a biblical worldview, apologetics, and family discipleship leader, equips families with biblical truth for navigating today’s cultural chaos. A wife and mother of two, she beautifully combines her passion for the Word of God and the family by leading Genuine Family Ministries with her husband, Matt, and hosting the Raising Christian Kids Conference.https://andreacrum.com/https://www.masterbooks.com/

Dec 20, 202434 min

Ep 66Ep. 66 / Bryan Osborne, author of Woke Injustice

Bryan Osborne is a dynamic speaker and apologetics expert with a passion for defending biblical authority and reaching the lost with the gospel. He is the author of Woke Injustice, Quick Answers to Tough Questions, and Quick Answers to Social Issues. With over 20 years of experience teaching and equipping youth and families, Bryan’s practical, engaging style equips believers of all ages with biblical truth, helping Christians defend their faith. He currently serves with Answers in Genesis, speaking at conferences and churches around the world.Where you can buy Bryan's Books: https://answersingenesis.org/store/product/woke-injustice/?srsltid=AfmBOopVv8L2KVKLWpppKRnBr9weXZ79h3C078fV4KriFiaVhCNWDq2whttps://www.masterbooks.com/woke-injusticehttps://www.amazon.com/Woke-Injustice-Biblical-Response-Critical/dp/1683443721/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A1HUJLUR4B00&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LBtaiWG1obp4hu8JxXQGlGOAYozUrxTXXBFLrc85t-XGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.tY4veeS6A2IM0CmZNRtvyFE8o2Cs4uUxqJ7A15jwmM0&dib_tag=se&keywords=woke+injustice+bryan+osborne&qid=1732289386&sprefix=woke+injustice%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1More about Bryan Osborne: https://answersingenesis.org/bios/bryan-osborne/

Nov 22, 202440 min

Ep 65Ep. 65 / Inspecting the Walls (Back to the Cross Ministries, Manteno, Il, October 20, 2024)

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, I was honored to speak at Back to the Cross Ministries in Manteno, Illinois--home church of dear friends and Pastors Norman and Myra Lapinski. The title of this speech is "Inspecting the Walls" and the key biblical texts come from the Book of Nehemiah. The story of Nehemiah inspecting and rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem directly relates to the condition of the government school system. I share valuable information on the history of the public school system in America, and encourage listeners to follow Nehemiah's example and return to God's commandments, statutes, and judgements. Back to the Cross Ministries: https://www.backtothecrossministries.org/

Oct 29, 20241h 1m

Ep 64Ep. 64 / School Choice, Parental Rights, & Using Public Funds to Control Education

Ep. 64Week of 9/19/24--Education topics discussed in this episode include:· Courage to Stand: Profiles of Enduring Faith: https://www.masterbooks.com/courage-to-stand· Initiative 138: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/initiative%2520referendum_2023-2024%20138v1.pdf· Parental Rights in Maryland: https://thenewamerican.com/us/maryland-parents-ask-supreme-court-to-rule-on-schools-mandatory-lgbtq-lessons/· Homeschool Hub: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/johns-hopkins-launches-homeschool-hub/

Sep 19, 202417 min

Ep 63Ep. 63 / Family-Friendly Story Hours, CRC Research, Gender Ideology for 5 year-olds, & Christian Homeschool Resources

Week of 8/19/24--Education topics discussed in this episode include: · “See You at the Library Day: https://thefederalist.com/2024/08/19/conservative-families-to-dwarf-drag-queen-story-hours-world-record-with-second-see-you-at-the-library-day/ · The Latest Research from the Cultural Research Center in Glendale, Arizona: https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CRC-Release-AWVI-4-Aug-6-2024-Fourth-Draft.pdf https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CRC-Release-AWVI-3-May-28-2024.pdf · Chicago Public Schools continue to drill their 5 year-old students with gender ideology: https://www.dailywire.com/news/report-shows-chicago-public-schools-pushing-kids-toward-hardcore-queer-theory · Christian Home Educators Support System (CHESS): https://www.chessup.org/2092/

Aug 26, 202417 min

Ep 62EP. 62 / The SAFETY Act & Trans Policies in High School Athletics

Ep. 62Week of 8/12/24--Education topics discussed in this episode include:California AB1955 (https://realimpact.us/action-alerts?vvsrc=%2fBills%2f65543) A high school coach in Oregon who was fired for saying that “trans students” should not compete in women’s’ sports. (https://thenewamerican.com/us/coach-sues-school-for-firing-him-for-opposing-transgenders-in-girls-athletics/) Sneak Peek!!! Courage to Stand: https://www.masterbooks.com/courage-to-stand

Aug 15, 202414 min

Ep 61Ep. 61 / BONUS EPISODE / "Where did School Choice come from?"

6/14/24. In this episode, John discusses the School Choice movement and Milton Friedman's 1955 essay, "The role of Government in Education". https://christedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Vouchers-Revision-11-28-22.pdfhttps://illinoisfamily.org/education/the-cost-of-school-vouchers-sky-high-inflation/https://www.hhs.gov/answers/grants-and-contracts/what-are-legal-obligations-when-receiving-a-federal-grant/index.htmlhttps://la.utexas.edu/users/hcleaver/330T/350kPEEFriedmanRoleOfGovttable.pdf

Jun 14, 202416 min

Ep 60Ep. 60 / Efforts to Control Home Education

Ep. 60Week of 5/13/24--Education topics discussed in this episode include:Homeschool Hub: https://harbingersdaily.com/experts-warn-new-homeschool-hub-is-seeking-to-control-next-generation-of-home-educators/ Update on Jessica Tapia’s Lawsuit: https://www.foxnews.com/us/christian-ex-teacher-scores-big-payday-california-school-district-refusing-transgender-directives

May 16, 202411 min

Ep 59Ep. 59 / AI, DEI Hiring Practices, & "Community Schools"

April 2024--Education topics discussed in this episode include: AI: https://www.register-herald.com/news/nation_world/athletic-director-used-ai-to-frame-principal-with-racist-remarks-in-fake-audio-clip-police/article_29c55cd7-c204-5d12-b425-c42c8e91c8ee.html DEI hiring practices: https://defendinged.org/investigations/dei-hiring-in-k-12-schools/ “Community Schools”: https://www.freedomproject.com/2024/04/24/tnr20240424/

May 3, 202417 min

Ep 58Ep. 58 / BONUS EPISODE / A Brief History of America's "Public" School System

4/11/24--In this episode, John provides a brief history of public education in America.https://www.johnstamper.org/p/resources/https://www.publicschoolexit.com/https://rumble.com/v2zsnno-5-minute-history-of-public-education.htmlhttps://familyrenewal.org/school-choice-think-twice/https://open.spotify.com/episode/32lg5WfeYEZRPnQ3ki4x3B?si=F8bzI4V0RouiejFmeCKc4g

Apr 11, 202425 min

Ep 57Ep. 57 / School Based Health Centers, Whiteness, Transgenderism on Easter, & Public School Exit

Week of 3/25/24--Education topics discussed in this episode include: School-Based Health Centers: https://defendinged.org/investigations/school-based-health-centers/ ; https://www.publicschoolexit.com/news/billionaires-melinda-french-gates-and-mackenzie-scott-invest-23-million-to-promote-school-based-health-centers Public schools fighting “Whiteness”: https://www.dailywire.com/news/minnesota-school-district-hiring-superintendent-to-examine-role-of-whiteness A public school board in Virginia voted to celebrate transgenderism on Easter: https://12ft.io/proxy Public School Exit: https://www.publicschoolexit.com/

Mar 29, 202414 min

Ep 56Ep. 56 / Media Literacy, Trans Lawsuits, Secret Clubs, & LGBTQ History

Week of 3/18/24--Education topics discussed in this episode include: “Media Literacy” courses for K-12 students: https://www.upward.news/disinformation-fight-enters-classroom/ Lawsuits over Trans School Policies: https://thefederalist.com/2024/03/19/lawsuit-girls-at-fairfax-public-schools-shouldnt-be-forced-to-share-bathrooms-and-pronouns-with-boys/ Secret LGBTQ clubs for elementary schoolers: https://thenewamerican.com/us/parents-outraged-after-learning-elementary-school-had-secret-lgbtq-club/ Public schools in the state of Washington will soon be required to teach LGBTQ history: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/washington-schools-to-teach-lgbtq-history-starting-2025

Mar 22, 202414 min

Ep 55Ep. 55 / Homeschool Moms, Special Events, Secret Policies, & White Supremacy

Week of 3/4/24--Education topics discussed in this episode include: A homeschool mom might become North Carolina’s Superintendent of Public instruction:  https://www.foxnews.com/politics/north-carolina-schools-chief-loses-republican-primary-home-schooling-parent-critical-radical-agendas A special event in one Oklahoma school had students licking peanut butter off their classmates bare feet and armpits:  https://thepostmillennial.com/shocking-oklahoma-school-students-suck-and-lick-toes-for-charity-in-more-disturbing-videos A warning to Parents:  beware of “Secret school policies”:  https://defendinged.org/incidents/rochester-public-schools-has-secret-policy-that-appears-to-state-staff-can-keep-the-gender-identity-of-students-hidden-from-parents-forces-staff-to-use-preferred-pronouns-of-students-under-threat-of/ Teachers receive training on the dangers of whiteness:  https://defendinged.org/incidents/milton-public-schools-dei-department-provides-district-equity-leads-with-readings-on-whiteness-and-anti-bias-lessons-for-middle-school-students/

Mar 7, 202418 min

Ep 54Ep. 54 / Anti-Parent Laws, Globalism, & "Inclusive" School Programs

Week of 2/26/24--Education topics discussed in this episode include: How State services can remove a child from their home if the parents don’t agree with Gender Ideology:  https://www.foxnews.com/media/indiana-parents-warn-nation-after-child-removed-home-improper-pronoun-usage-can-happen-anywhere A proposed bill in Illinois that would label parents as “child abusers” for not agreeing with Gender Ideology:  https://www.dailywire.com/news/illinois-bill-changes-definition-of-abused-child-to-include-kids-whose-parents-object-to-abortion-transgender-hormones-and-surgeries A new elementary Social Studies curriculum that promotes globalism and activism:  https://thefederalist.com/2024/01/29/georgias-k-5-social-studies-curriculum-is-a-trojan-horse-for-leftism/ A reminder to protect your children, if they’re in public or private schools, by staying aware of school programs, clubs, and special weeks or presentations throughout the year:  https://thefederalist.com/2024/02/07/exclusive-parental-rights-group-files-complaint-against-illinois-school-for-racist-black-and-hispanic-only-programs/

Feb 29, 202420 min

Ep 53Ep. 53 / Trans Policies, "Whiteness," & Armed Teachers

Week of 1/15/24--Education topics discussed in this episode include: A California Judge ruled that two Teachers who were fired over their school’s transgender policies must be reinstated while the case continues: https://thenewamerican.com/us/judge-orders-california-school-district-to-reinstate-teachers-who-sued-over-its-trans-policy/ , https://washingtonstand.com/news/christian-teachers-reinstated-as-lawsuit-over-transgender-policy-continues Denver Public Schools sent a memo to staff that said we’re all racist, but that “whiteness” causes deep harm: https://defendinged.org/incidents/denver-public-schools-sent-black-excellence-pledge-to-staff-promoting-black-lives-matter-movement-claims-that-whiteness-brings-deep-harm-to-students/ A Christian school in Iowa will begin arming its teachers this month: https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-school-to-arm-train-staffers-after-deadly-iowa-school.html

Jan 18, 202410 min

Ep 52Ep. 52 / Gender, Gender, &...MORE GENDER!

Week of 12/18/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include: A teacher in Virginia who was fired over his school’s pronoun policy wins his lawsuit in the Virginia Supreme Court: https://adfmedia.org/case/vlaming-v-west-point-school-board A Michigan teacher violated school policy by accidentally telling the truth: https://adflegal.org/article/school-district-slips-exposes-its-own-dishonesty-parents?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc Two New Jersey School Districts reject state gender policies, calling them “Gender Nonsense”: https://www.dailywire.com/news/gender-nonsense-multiple-new-jersey-school-districts-scrap-transgender-policies

Dec 21, 202313 min

Ep 51Ep. 51 / Teacher Trainings, Children's Books, & Chat Rooms

Week of 12/11/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include: Mandatory Teacher Trainings are still pushing woke ideology: https://www.dailywire.com/news/public-school-in-deep-red-ohio-town-forces-teachers-to-learn-definition-of-pansexual LGBTQ Activism in Education: https://washingtonstand.com/news/dem-school-board-president-sworn-in-on-sexually-explicit-books Some school are sending students to LGBTQ+ Chat rooms to chat with adults: https://www.dailywire.com/news/schools-across-u-s-push-kids-to-chatrooms-where-they-can-talk-transgenderism-with-lgbtq-adults CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm

Dec 14, 202314 min

Ep. 50 / Activist Teachers, Detransitioning, Trans Policies, & Decentering Christmas

Week of 12/4/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include: One Way Activist Teachers are Lying to Parents: https://www.dailywire.com/news/dont-invite-parents-school-teacher-called-lgbt-club-bubbles-to-keep-it-from-being-identified-emails-show School officials say “De-transitioning” is harmful: https://defendinged.org/incidents/district-officials-says-that-celebrating-detransition-awareness-day-is-hurtful-to-transgender-studentsdoes-not-align-with-the-equity-policy-they-also-claim-that-abigail-shriers-book/ A Colorado school let and 11-year old boy sleep with girl classmates on a field trip: https://www.dailywire.com/news/school-assigned-girl-to-share-bed-with-trans-identifying-boy-without-parental-notification-report, https://go.boarddocs.com/co/jeffco/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies# Is Christmas Racist?: https://thenewamerican.com/us/school-districts-attempts-to-decenter-christmas-challenged-by-liberty-counsel/

Dec 7, 202318 min

Ep 49Ep. 49 / Chest Binders, Affinity Courses, & Language Justice

Week of 11/20/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include: GSA Club raised money for chest-binders despite parent objections: https://defendinged.org/incidents/gender-sexualities-alliance-gsa-advisor-emails-reveal-that-student-club-members-allegedly-pooled-together-money-to-purchase-chest-binders-for-trans-students/ Freedom of Information Act: www.foia.gov Affinity Courses in public schools: https://thepostmillennial.com/chicago-area-high-school-provides-segregated-classes-for-black-and-hispanic-students Is “Language Justice” the new trend in school equity policies: https://thenewamerican.com/us/education/social-justice-has-birthed-a-new-demon-child-language-justice-is-its-name/

Nov 30, 202317 min

Ep 48Ep. 48 / Religion, Standards, Counselors, & Greater Than I Ministries

Week of 11/13/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include: Chicago Board of Education pays $150k to a former student in a lawsuit settlement over religious freedom: https://thenewamerican.com/us/education/judge-awards-christian-student-150k-after-school-compelled-idol-worship/ Illinois’s “Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning Standards”: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Culturally-Responsive-Teaching-Leading-Standards.pdf School Counselors are being trained to push Gender Ideology on kids: https://www.dailywire.com/news/national-counseling-organizations-push-transgender-ideology-on-mental-health-professionals-in-schools Greater Than I Ministries (GTI): https://gtimin.com/

Nov 16, 202320 min

Ep 47Ep. 47 / CRT, Sex Ed, & Christian Education

Week of 11/6/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include: CRT in California Public Schools: https://www.dailywire.com/news/california-school-district-starts-three-year-six-figure-plan-to-turn-students-into-critical-race-theory-activists Scholastic is pushing sexually inappropriate Books into schools via Book Fairs: https://thepostmillennial.com/exposed-kirk-cameron-shows-how-scholastic-funnels-sexually-explicit-morally-disgusting-books-into-american-schools SkyTree Book Fairs: https://skytreebookfairs.org/ How schools sidestep Parental Rights by changing deifinitions: https://defendinged.org/incidents/dexter-community-schools-introduces-new-draft-policy-that-would-remove-the-ability-of-parents-to-opt-their-children-out-of-gender-ideology-lessons/ “Gender Affirming Kits” in public schools: https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-jersey-school-district-partnered-with-sex-ed-group-that-provides-kits-with-tucking-underwear-chest-binders Southlands Christian Online: https://southlandschristianonline.com/

Nov 9, 202323 min

Ep 46Ep. 46 / Christian Halls International, Classical Conversations, & Chula Vista Christian University

Week of 10/30/23—In this episode I’ll share some information on three amazing resources: Christian Halls International, Classical Conversations, & Chula Vista Christian University.· https://christianhalls.org/· https://classicalconversations.com/ · https://christedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Vouchers-Revision-11-28-22.pdf· https://www.cvcu.us/

Nov 2, 202313 min

Ep 45Ep. 45 / Homeschooling, Safety Policies, BLM at School, & Ninja Warriors

Week of 10/23/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include:Lawsuits over Homeschool Curriculum: https://wng.org/roundups/parents-sue-california-schools-for-religious-discrimination-1697562358Tennessee school shooting threat: https://www.dailywire.com/news/tennessee-school-put-would-be-shooter-in-class-told-parents-to-become-left-wing-activists-if-they-objected-parents-sayMilwaukee Public Schools hosts a “Black Lives Matter at School” Program: https://defendinged.org/incidents/milwaukee-public-schools-holds-contest-for-students-promoting-black-lives-matter-at-school-despite-organization-accusing-israel-of-apartheid-and-attempted-genocide/The link between Homeschoolers and Ninja Warriors: https://thefederalist.com/2023/10/23/christian-homeschoolers-are-propelling-americas-hottest-new-sport-to-new-heights/

Oct 25, 202316 min

Ep 44Ep. 44 / Funding, Trans Laws, & Christian Classical Homeschool Curriculums

Week of 10/16/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include: Tennessee May Reject Federal Funding for Education: https://thenewamerican.com/us/education/tennessee-legislature-convenes-panel-to-wean-state-off-federal-education-funds/ Idaho bathroom laws: https://www.kmvt.com/2023/10/15/federal-judge-upholds-idahos-school-bathroom-law-transgender-students-must-use-restroom-that-aligns-with-biological-sex/ Vigo County Schools in Indiana: https://www.christianpost.com/news/teacher-removes-cross-bible-verse-from-classroom-after-complaint.html, https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/federal-appeals-court-upholds-transgender-bathroom-ruling/article_29365bc4-3178-11ee-af02-2b22bb700c7d.html Christian Classical Homeschool Curriculums: https://classicalconversations.com/about/, https://www.masterbooksacademy.com/, https://www.masterbooks.com/, https://www.abeka.com/, https://www.apologia.com/, https://face.net/

Oct 19, 202315 min

Ep 43Ep. 43 / Lawsuits, Teachers Unions, & Public Records Requests

Week of 10/9/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include: Loudon County Schools are being sued for $30 million: https://thenewamerican.com/us/education/ A Wisconsin judge rules in favor of parents: https://thenewamerican.com/us/education/wisconsin-judge-tells-school-not-to-call-kids-by-other-names-and-pronouns-without-parental-consent/ Homeless camps in school parking lots: https://thepostmillennial.com/california-teachers-union-proposes-letting-homeless-people-squat-in-school-parking-lots-as-strike-looms An update on California AB 665: https://intercom.help/real-impact/en/articles/7020572-ab-665 How to do a Public Records Request: https://defendinged.org/resources/filing-a-foia/

Oct 11, 202316 min

Ep 42Ep. 42 / Where does Gender Ideology come from?

Week of 10/2/23--This week's episode originally aired on March 30, 2023. With the trans issue front and center, it's important to understand where this all came from. Alfred Kinsey and John Money have played larger roles that perhaps anyone else.

Oct 5, 202313 min

Ep. 41 / Equity Policies, Restorative Justice, & Rejecting Federal Funding

Week of 9/25/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include:Tennessee is considering becoming the first state to reject federal funding for education: https://www.dailywire.com/news/tennessee-to-consider-cutting-off-federal-government-funding-for-education“Restorative Justice” policies and one reason why they don’t work: https://thepostmillennial.com/california-superintendent-ousted-after-school-pays-27m-to-parents-of-13-year-old-who-was-beaten-to-death-by-bullies-after-restorative-justice-intervention-failedPublic school students are taught that white people have no culture of their own because all the do is steal culture: https://www.newsweek.com/california-school-teaching-white-people-no-culture-sparks-fury-1828096Updates on California Legislation: https://intercom.help/real-impact/en/articles/3105801-2023-legislation

Sep 28, 202315 min

Ep. 40 / Divisive Policies & Pornographic Books in Schools

Week of 9/18/23--Education topics discussed in this episode include:A Virginia School District is being sued over its racially divisive curriculum: https://www.dailywire.com/news/virginia-parents-fight-school-board-in-court-to-remove-racially-divisive-curriculumCalifornia AB 1078: https://thenewamerican.com/us/education/california-to-criminalize-pushback-against-lgbtq-school-books/A Public School Superintendent says he will not support “Pornographic Materials” in his schools: https://www.dailywire.com/news/atlanta-area-superintendent-stands-firm-on-opposing-pornographic-material-in-schools-after-calls-for-his-removal-says-its-about-good-and-evil

Sep 21, 202314 min

Ep 39Ep. 39 / Gender Identity & Sex. Ed. Trainings, School Boards, & Lawsuits

In this episode, John Stamper discusses the following public education issues on The State of State Schools Podcast:Gender Spectrum & Sex Ed Training in Schools: https://www.openthebooks.com/substack-invent-your-own-gender-governor-gavin-newsom-encourages-youth-with-millions-in-taxpayer-support/Chicago Public Schools refuse to release public records on their gender and sex ed training: https://dailycaller.com/2023/09/11/exclusive-chicago-public-schools-records-gender-sex-education-training/Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives an “absolute pardon” to a father who was arrested at a school board meeting in 2021: https://www.dailywire.com/news/glenn-youngkin-grants-absolute-pardon-to-loudoun-dad-arrested-at-school-board-meetingTeachers in NY who were fired for refusing the Covid vax must be given their jobs back AND given backpay: https://www.dailywire.com/news/nyc-teachers-who-refused-covid-vaccine-must-get-jobs-back-with-back-pay-judge-rulesIn California, a radical trans bill moves on to Gov. Newsom’s desk: https://www.dailywire.com/news/california-passes-bill-allowing-judges-to-consider-whether-a-parent-affirms-childs-gender-identity-during-custody-disputesSenator John Kennedy read pornographic children’s books out loud in Congress: https://thepostmillennial.com/sen-john-kennedy-reads-pornographic-passages-from-lgbt-childrens-books-out-loud-in-congressSage’s mother sues the school district: https://thepostmillennial.com/virginia-mother-sues-school-district-after-secret-gender-transition-ld-to-daughter-being-kidnapped-and-sex-trafficked

Sep 13, 202325 min

Ep 38Ep. 38 / DEI, Family Values, Social Media, & Trans Issues

In this episode, John Stamper discusses the following public education issues on The State of State Schools Podcast:Updates on legislation in California: https://intercom.help/real-impact/en/articles/3105801-2023-legislationA California school excluded white kids and white families from a school social event: https://thepostmillennial.com/california-school-holds-segregated-playdate-to-exclude-white-studentsThe Alaska Board of Education voted to protect girls sports: https://thenewamerican.com/us/education/alaska-board-of-education-approves-proposal-to-protect-girls-sports/How family values can close education gaps: https://thefederalist.com/2023/09/05/the-answer-to-closing-education-gaps-is-not-race-or-wealth-but-family-values/Why hundreds of school board across the country are suing major social media outlets: https://www.christianpost.com/news/school-districts-sue-social-media-giants-over-youth-mental-health.htmlA teachers union in Colorado told its teachers to break the law and then destroy the evidence: https://www.dailywire.com/news/colorado-teachers-union-told-teachers-to-destroy-evidence-of-student-surveys-on-gender-identity-report#DEI #familyvalues #SocialMedia #Transissues

Sep 7, 202327 min

Ep 37Ep. 37 / Gender Identity, Parent Notification, & Marxist Teachers

In this episode, John Stamper discusses the following public education issues on The State of State Schools Podcast:Florida put an end to boys entering girls locker rooms: https://www.theflstandard.com/florida-mandates-schools-to-stop-boys-from-entering-girls-bathrooms-locker-rooms/California’s AG sued a school district over its Parental Notification Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/news/california-attorney-general-sues-school-district-over-gender-parental-notification-policyBoise teachers were trained to implement Gender Ideology: https://defendinged.org/incidents/boise-school-district-provides-training-to-teachers-that-includes-the-gender-unicorn-and-using-the-preferred-pronouns-of-students/In Colorado, a Marxist Teacher becomes a State Representative: https://www.dailywire.com/news/dems-pick-marxist-teacher-to-fill-open-seat-in-colorado-state-houseEquitable Grading Practices: https://thepostmillennial.com/portland-public-schools-no-longer-allowed-to-issue-zeroes-for-cheating-or-missing-work-under-new-equity-grading-guidanceA California school district paid up big time after they pushed a young girl to transition genders: https://thepostmillennial.com/california-school-district-pays-out-100000-to-mom-after-transitioning-daughter-without-parental-consent#genderidentity #parentnotification #marxism

Aug 31, 202317 min

Ep 36Ep. 36 / Teachers Unions, Gender Ideology, & Christian Classical Education

In this episode, John Stamper discusses the following public education issues on The State of State Schools Podcast:Teachers Unions Pushing Gender Ideology: https://www.dailywire.com/news/nations-biggest-teachers-union-coached-teachers-to-inject-gender-identity-into-curricula-report-saysTexas Teacher Trainings: https://defendinged.org/incidents/round-rock-independent-school-district-provided-training-that-told-teachers-to-keep-the-gender-identity-of-students-a-secret-from-their-parents/Teacher Fired for Reading Book on Gender Identity to 5th Graders: https://www.dailywire.com/news/georgia-teacher-fired-for-reading-gender-identity-book-to-fifth-gradersClassical Schools are on the Rise: https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/23/schools-that-teach-the-classics-instead-of-marxism-see-exponential-growth/#teachersunions #genderideology #classicaleducation

Aug 24, 202314 min

Ep 35Ep. 35 / Trans Athletes, Parent Notification Policies, & School Board Meetings

In this episode, John Stamper discusses the following public education issues on The State of State Schools Podcast:“Trans” Athletes in Wisconsin: https://thepostmillennial.com/green-bay-high-school-permits-trans-identified-male-to-compete-against-females-despite-parental-concerns-protests“Vouchers: Shekels with Shackles”: https://christedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Vouchers-Revision-11-28-22.pdfParent Notification Policies (Indiana HB1608): https://legiscan.com/IN/text/HB1608/id/2790220Virginia DOE Gender Policy: https://www.foxnews.com/media/virginias-largest-school-district-defy-governors-guidance-bathrooms-pronounsMother fired after speaking at School Board meeting: https://thenewamerican.com/us/culture/company-fires-concerned-mom-who-spoke-against-perverted-sex-ed-curriculum/#Transathletes #parentnotificationpolicies #schoolboard

Aug 17, 202322 min

Ep 34Ep. 34 / Back to School!

In this episode, John Stamper discusses the following public education issues on The State of State Schools Podcast:Tennessee Teacher Trainings: https://thenewamerican.com/us/education/tennessee-school-district-taught-staff-that-christians-are-privileged/DOJ in School Board Meetings: https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-admin-cites-community-tensions-as-mandate-to-mediate-school-districts-adoption-of-youngkins-trans-policiesParents push back in Virginia Library: https://www.dailywire.com/news/virginia-library-director-resigns-after-parents-called-for-defunding-over-pornographic-childrens-booksRainbow Clubs: https://www.dailywire.com/news/lgbtq-liberation-los-angeles-schools-create-guide-for-elementary-rainbow-clubs#schoolboard #parents #backtoschool

Aug 10, 202317 min

Ep 33Ep. 33 / Gender Ideology & Communism

Week of 7/31/23In this episode, John Stamper discusses the following public education issues on the State of State Schools Podcast:Nevada Sex Ed Curriculum: https://www.dailywire.com/news/nevada-school-district-approves-elementary-sex-ed-using-terms-people-with-a-penis-and-people-with-a-vulvaVirginia School Policies: https://www.dailywire.com/news/some-virginia-school-districts-bucking-governors-policies-on-transgender-bathrooms-pronounsPushing Gender Ideology: https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-oklahoma-gov-kevin-stitt-signs-executive-order-protecting-womens-spacesfile:///Users/johnstamper/Downloads/202320240AB5_Senate%20Education.pdffile:///Users/johnstamper/Downloads/20230SB596_97.pdfConfucius Institutes: https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/02/the-chinese-communist-party-has-weaseled-its-way-into-americas-kindergarten-classrooms/Vermont Snowboarding Coach fired for Male/Female beliefs: https://adflegal.org/article/first-amendment-wipeout-vermont-school-district-fires-snowboarding-coach?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc#communism #genderideology

Aug 2, 202324 min

Ep 32Ep. 32 / Parental Rights & Gender Ideology

Week of 7/24/23In this episode, John Stamper discusses the following public education issues on the State of State Schools Podcast:Parent Permission Policies in Virginia: https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-virginia-rule-requires-all-public-schools-to-get-parental-permission-for-students-to-adopt-transgender-identitiesCalifornia School Boards: https://www.breitbart.com/education/2023/07/21/watch-local-school-board-kicks-out-california-superintendent-from-meeting-on-transgender-parental-notification/https://www.upward.news/newsom-threatens-california-school-board/https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/07/25/radicals-threaten-kill-dismember-school-board-president-adopting-parental-rights-policy/Youth Summer Camp in Colorado: https://www.dailywire.com/news/colorado-summer-camp-will-house-trans-adults-in-kids-cabins-without-telling-parents-if-they-askQueer School in Phoenix: https://www.dailywire.com/news/queer-middle-school-in-phoenix-will-be-funded-by-taxpayer-vouchersPragerU in Florida Schools: https://www.theflstandard.com/conservative-educational-organization-pragerus-materials-can-now-be-used-in-florida-schools/#Parents #schoolboards #Genderideology

Jul 27, 202312 min

Ep 31Ep. 31 / Education: ALA & GLSEN

Week of 7/17/23In this episode, John Stamper discusses the following public education issues on the State of State Schools Podcast:Montana Leaves the ALA: https://www.christianpost.com/news/montana-withdraws-from-american-library-association.htmlhttps://barackobama.medium.com/thank-you-to-americas-librarians-for-protecting-our-freedom-to-read-80ce373608b3Florida Mayors join the GLSEN: https://www.theflstandard.com/nine-florida-mayors-join-pledge-from-lgbtq-group-to-keep-secrets-from-parents/California School Boards: https://edsource.org/2023/temecula-board-again-votes-to-reject-textbooks-despite-warnings-from-newsom/694317https://intercom.help/real-impact/en/articles/8008536-support-cvusd-s-parental-rights-policy#marxism #lgbtq #schoolboards #education

Jul 20, 202321 min

Ep 30Ep. 30 / The State of State Schools with John Stamper

https://www.dailywire.com/news/tennessee-youth-soccer-coach-suspected-of-raping-unconscious-minorshttps://www.dailywire.com/news/nyu-hosted-a-whites-only-workshop-for-public-school-parents-to-unlearn-racism https://www.dailywire.com/news/wisconsin-school-district-must-let-trans-identifying-student-use-girls-restroom-federal-judge-orders https://www.foxnews.com/media/columbus-city-schools-paid-more-24000-queer-trans-inclusion-traininghttps://www.dailywire.com/news/california-high-school-suspended-kids-for-five-days-for-misgendering-teacher-parent-group-says https://www.dailywire.com/news/texas-school-board-requires-birth-certificate-before-auditioning-for-boys-and-girls-choirs https://www.theflstandard.com/judge-squashes-florida-teachers-unions-attempt-to-hide-books-from-parents/

Jul 13, 202316 min

Ep 29Ep. 29 / The State of State Schools with John Stamper

https://www.foxnews.com/media/largest-teachers-union-america-recommended-educators-include-gender-queer-summer-readinghttps://www.dailywire.com/news/iowa-flooded-with-over-25k-applications-for-new-school-choice-fundshttps://www.foxnews.com/search-results/search?q=missouri%20school%20board%20rejects

Jul 6, 202311 min

Ep 28Ep. 28 / The State of State Schools with John Stamper

https://www.theflstandard.com/radical-leftist-teachers-union-boss-appointed-to-dhs-advisory-council/ https://www.foxnews.com/media/largest-teachers-union-maine-praises-rejection-culture-war-candidates-local-school-board-raceshttps://thepostmillennial.com/non-binary-identifying-students-in-new-jersey-skyrocket-over-4000-since-2019https://www.foxnews.com/media/parents-protest-maryland-school-districts-lgbtq-curriculum-want-right-kids-learning https://www.theflstandard.com/floridas-biggest-school-district-considering-a-return-to-classical-education-model/

Jun 29, 202316 min