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Marlin Detweiler on How Classical Education Shapes Hearts & Minds | The Virtuous Leaders Podcast by Dr. Johann D'Souza

Marlin Detweiler on How Classical Education Shapes Hearts & Minds | The Virtuous Leaders Podcast by Dr. Johann D'Souza



Veritas Press Founder, Marlin Detweiler, appears on episode 45 of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast with Dr. Johann D'Souza. Enjoy this enlightening conversation as Marlin shares his journey of founding the Geneva School, co-founding the Association of Classical and Christian Schools, and establishing Veritas Press, which has grown to become the largest classical school in the world through its innovative online classes.


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Key Discussion Points:

  • Marlin's involvement in classical Christian education since 1992, starting with reading the book "Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning" and founding the Geneva School
  • The impact of Veritas Press, which now serves over 10,000 students in 70 countries through live online classes taught by a world-class collection of teachers
  • The connection between classical education and restoring hearts to Christ, helping children realize their God-given potential
  • The three stages of classical education: grammar (K-6), dialectic or logic (junior high), and rhetoric (high school), and the importance of learning Latin
  • Teaching children to think Christianly and develop a biblical worldview through age-appropriate exposure to challenging topics
  • The potential for classical Christian education to overcome the deterioration of morality and biblical worldview in society, as outlined in the book "Battle for the American Mind"
  • The entrepreneurial spirit behind the development of Veritas Press, combining educational expertise and business acumen
  • The key moments in the growth of Veritas Press, including the creation of history and Bible cards, the omnibus curriculum, and the introduction of live online classes
  • The vision for scaling classical Christian education by creating local communities for extracurricular activities and social connections
  • The blessing and impact of classical Christian education in Marlin's life and the lives of countless students worldwide