Episode 121 -
Joel Penton is a former defensive tackle and national champion for the Ohio State University Buckeyes, as well as a Danny Wuerffel Trophy recipient (the "humanitarian Heisman"). He is the author of three books and the founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy--a groundbreaking program providing Bible education to students in over 300 of our nation's public schools, during school hours. He is a widely sought-after speaker with over 1,000 live audiences having taken in his message. Joel and his wife Bethany live in Columbus, Ohio, with their five children.
Ben loads his sling and shines his helmet for this giant guest interview, while Chad backs Ben up with his armory of big words as co-host. The two take up a great conversation with this purveyor of the Gospel in the public-school setting. How is it possible--through LifeWise Academy--that public school students are legally allowed to study the Bible during school hours? What kinds of opposition has LifeWise Academy faced from secular and anti-religious groups? And if someone is interested in brining Bible education to their school district, what are the steps necessary to make that happen?
SHOW NOTES:
LifeWise in the headlines: More than 300 public schools nationwide will learn from the Bible this year (foxnews.com)
LifeWise website (how to initiate in your school): During School Hours - LifeWise Academy
Joel's latest book telling of LifeWise successes: Amazon.com: During School Hours: WHY and HOW LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day: 9798987617519: Penton, Joel: Books
Episode 121 -
Joel Penton is a former defensive tackle and national champion for the Ohio State University Buckeyes, as well as a Danny Wuerffel Trophy recipient (the "humanitarian Heisman"). He is the author of three books and the founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy--a groundbreaking program providing Bible education to students in over 300 of our nation's public schools, during school hours. He is a widely sought-after speaker with over 1,000 live audiences having taken in his message. Joel and his wife Bethany live in Columbus, Ohio, with their five children.
Ben loads his sling and shines his helmet for this giant guest interview, while Chad backs Ben up with his armory of big words as co-host. The two take up a great conversation with this purveyor of the Gospel in the public-school setting. How is it possible--through LifeWise Academy--that public school students are legally allowed to study the Bible during school hours? What kinds of opposition has LifeWise Academy faced from secular and anti-religious groups? And if someone is interested in brining Bible education to their school district, what are the steps necessary to make that happen?
SHOW NOTES:
LifeWise in the headlines: More than 300 public schools nationwide will learn from the Bible this year (foxnews.com)
LifeWise website (how to initiate in your school): During School Hours - LifeWise Academy
Joel's latest book telling of LifeWise successes: Amazon.com: During School Hours: WHY and HOW LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day: 9798987617519: Penton, Joel: Books