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Making The Leap

Herzog Foundation

153 episodes

7 months ago

After three years and over 150 episodes, we’re saying goodbye to Making The Leap. In this final episode, we reflect on our journey, the lessons we’ve learned, and the incredible community that has joined us along the way. From the early days of discovering Christian education to the many inspiring guests we've had, this podcast has been a life-changing experience. While this chapter ends, the mission of supporting parents and Christian educators continues. Thank you for being a part of this j...

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After three years and over 150 episodes, we’re saying goodbye to Making The Leap. In this final episode, we reflect on our journey, the lessons we’ve learned, and the incredible community that has joined us along the way. From the early days of discovering Christian education to the many inspiring guests we've had, this podcast has been a life-changing experience. While this chapter ends, the mission of supporting parents and Christian educators continues. Thank you for being a part of this j...

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Education for Kids

Episodes (20/153)

Making The Leap

The Final Leap: Wrapping Up 3 Years Of Making The Leap

After three years and over 150 episodes, we’re saying goodbye to Making The Leap. In this final episode, we reflect on our journey, the lessons we’ve learned, and the incredible community that has joined us along the way. From the early days of discovering Christian education to the many inspiring guests we've had, this podcast has been a life-changing experience. While this chapter ends, the mission of supporting parents and Christian educators continues. Thank you for being a part of this j...

8 months ago

19 minutes

Making The Leap

LIVE From NRB 2025 - Part 2

In this episode of Making The Leap, we’re back with Part 2 from the NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) Convention in Dallas, Texas! Join us for conversations with inspiring guests who are shaping the future of faith-based education and digital outreach. First, we talk with Abby Sexton from Christians Engaged to discuss her personal journey through homeschool, private school, and public education — and how her faith grew through it all. Abby also shares how Christians Engaged is equipping ...

8 months ago

41 minutes

Making The Leap

LIVE From NRB 2025 - Part 1

Join us for a special episode of Making The Leap, recorded live from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention! We had the incredible opportunity to speak with inspiring leaders, content creators, and change-makers in Christian media. From discussing the impact of faith-driven education and parental rights to media innovation and cultural shifts, this episode is packed with insightful conversations. Special guests include Moms for America’s Debbie Kraulidis on the power of engaged mother...

8 months ago

43 minutes

Making The Leap

The Challenges Of Christian Parenting

In this episode of Making The Leap, we reflect on the journey of Christian parenting, faith, and education. As we navigate challenges with our teenage daughter’s Christian school experience, we openly discuss doubts, lessons learned, and the role of faith in raising independent, spiritually grounded children. Join us as we explore: ✅ The struggles of Christian parenting ✅ The impact of faith-based education ✅ The importance of community in spiritual growth ✅ Trusting God’s plan despite uncer...

8 months ago

38 minutes

Making The Leap

SPECIAL EDITION 3: Mom To Mom

In this episode of Making the Leap, Christine Stigall sits down with Angela Swain, Christian school mom and professor of music at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, to discuss faith, motherhood, and education. Angela shares her journey from music ministry to academia, her family’s experience with Christian education, and how she navigated a cancer diagnosis while teaching her children. She also dives into the importance of mentoring women and cultivating a life of worship. This is an in...

8 months ago

49 minutes

Making The Leap

Straight From The Lion's Mouth

In this episode of Making the Leap, Chris and Christine Stigall sit down with Josh Mann, managing editor of The Lion, to explore how faith-based journalism is equipping parents with the truth about education, culture, and policy. From the rise of school choice to a landmark Supreme Court case on religious education, they discuss the key issues shaping the future. Plus, Josh shares exciting updates on The Lion’s expansion into video, radio, and coverage in the heart of Washington D.C. Stay inf...

9 months ago

33 minutes

Making The Leap

Revolutionizing Education: Virtual Reality, School Choice, and the Fight for Reform | Erika Donalds

In this episode of Making the Leap, we sit down with Erika Donalds, founder and chairwoman of Optima Ed, to discuss the groundbreaking innovations reshaping education. From virtual reality classrooms to the benefits of school choice and dismantling outdated systems, Erika shares her journey as a reformer and advocate for parental empowerment. Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.co...

9 months ago

30 minutes

Making The Leap

2025 Brings Big Opportunities For Christian Educators

Our annual deep-dive into the core of what the Herzog Foundation is really all about: growing Christian education and helping it thrive. If you're a Christian school teacher, administrator, board member, donor, or simply interested in the nuts and bolts of what makes a successful school work as opposed to one that ultimately closes its doors - this is your show! The Stigalls walk through the various training opportunities all over the country - totally free to you if you apply - ...

9 months ago

41 minutes

Making The Leap

Public Schools Hiding "Trans"-actions

Chris and Christine take today's show through some of the headlines in education that caught their eye. A brand new member of Congress stopped by to read to some elementary school kids. But just who it was and what was read and who sponsored the event will drop your jaw. An undercover journalist poses as a mother trying to enroll her "trans" daughter in girls sports in a Dallas school district. Hear how the district flouts Texas' law banning it. And an update from a past guest of Making the L...

9 months ago

33 minutes

Making The Leap

SPECIAL EDITION 2: Mom To Mom

Chris and Christine profiled the Mackey family back in 2023 who found themselves in very similar circumstances as the Stigalls. They made a full leap from public education to homeschool in their personal lives. The Herzog Foundation featured the Mackeys in our Instagram stories as well and you can still find them there. Today's conversation - mom to mom - is a deep dive into the life of a Christian mother's personal growth and how it ultimately pushed her to change the way s...

10 months ago

34 minutes

Making The Leap

Reflecting On 2024: Highlights From Making The Leap Podcast

Join us as we look back on a year of inspiring conversations and thought-provoking moments on Making the Leap. From creating a culture of giving to innovative educational models, hear highlights from our most impactful episodes of 2024. Featuring insightful clips with guests like Cyra Loman, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, and Tony Perkins, we explore topics like donor development, biblical worldviews, and the role of churches in education. Plus, reflections on the power of truth, the importance of par...

10 months ago

25 minutes

Making The Leap

Is Your Christian School Truly Biblical?

In this episode of Making the Leap, host Chris Stigall sits down with Roger Erdvig, author and director at Summit Ministries, to explore what it means to provide a truly biblically based Christian education. They discuss practical ways to evaluate Christian schools, integrate faith into every aspect of education, and navigate challenges like rapid school growth and cultural pressures. With insights for educators, parents, and anyone passionate about shaping a biblical worldview, this conversa...

10 months ago

31 minutes

Making The Leap

The Next Secretary of Defense Knows Christian Education

Off the top, Chris and Christine discuss the shocking news of a Wisconsin Christian school shooting this week. How in the world did a Christian school miss a troubled young woman like this? The Stigall explore why a lack of scrutiny and a "take all comers" policy of Christian schools may be a dangerous mistake. Then, it wasn't too long ago Pete Hegseth was a host on Fox News and had authored a book on his deep concerns about America's education system and how he and his wife have chosen to ma...

10 months ago

39 minutes

Making The Leap

Meet The Woman Who Kept Men Out Of Her Women-Only College

Saint Mary's College, an all women's Catholic school not far from the University of Notre Dame is the lone female-only school left in the United States. 19-year-old sophomore Macy Gunnell who worked in the admissions office while taking classes at St. Mary's stumbled across something shocking in student recruitment literature. The words "consistently live or identify as a woman" jarred the officer of St. Mary's College Republicans and Turning Point USA chapter. That's when ...

11 months ago

22 minutes

Making The Leap

SPECIAL EDITION: Mom To Mom

We're trying a new feature here at Making the Leap. The concept is simple. Now that the Stigalls have "made the leap" to Christian education and have a better understanding of all that goes into the decision, Christine decided to talk with moms she knows who've also made the leap and how they arrived at the decision. How is it working? What would they do differently? How is God moving in their family life. We find the simplest way to reach others and encour...

11 months ago

39 minutes

Making The Leap

The Only Christian School In Town

This episode might reflect one of the biggest "leapers" we've ever featured. Both geographically and in terms of educating her kids. Stephanie Murray was a young mother in Boston whose husband's work to her to Park City, Utah. She began by placing her kids in a Montessori school, before pulling them to homeschool. The Murray family quickly realized the need for a Christian school in their back yard andthe interest many other families had in what she was doing. It led her to create Telos Chris...

11 months ago

29 minutes

Making The Leap

The Poison Politics Of Public School

It's no secret the presidential election of 2024 simply broke some people. But what if it broke one of your kids' school teachers? The Stigalls react to some headlines in the days and weeks surrounding this election. They also unpack what seems to be an attempt by some "red states" and their governors and legislatures to re-introduce Scripture and discussions of faith in the public classroom which is leading to more feuds in court. The bottom line? If the culture...

11 months ago

53 minutes

Making The Leap

Who Says You Can't Have A Job And Homeschool?

Are you a professional who thinks you don't have the time or resources to make a change in your child's education? One of the most impressive stories we've heard on the show is that of Constance Bradley. She began with a son in public school who was so bright he was simply left aside in the classroom. As the owner of her own real estate agency with a team of eight - Constance decided to homeschool her son and two other children. And she did it while keeping her agency running! But when her Or...

11 months ago

39 minutes

Making The Leap

Church, School, And Home. How Do Yours Compare?

Have you heard of RenewaNation? They are an organization near and dear to our hearts. They share many of the same objectives of our parent organization, The Herzog Foundation. In addition to impacting schools with a Biblical worldview, theirs expands into the church and the home as well. They say it is that three-stranded cord of church/school/home that, if properly aligned with a Biblical worldview can truly renew our nation. Hear how one of their executive dire...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Making The Leap

These Moms Carry A Big Political Stick

If you're a concerned parent about the state of your community's schools, odds are you've heard of Moms for Liberty. They've played a big roll in the presidential election cycle, with candidates since the primaries attempting to court their support. They aren't a partisan group. They don't pledge to a particular party. But who are they? What are their goals? Is there a chapter in your neck of the woods? Jamie Tromba is one of the original chapter founders in the all-important swing county of ...

1 year ago

31 minutes