Raise Them UP!
Helping families navigate today's culture, news, politics + education.
About the show
"Raise Them Up" is a podcast dedicated to encouraging parents to follow Proverbs 22:6 --"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
Episodes
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Riley Lee, President & Founder Skytree Book Fairs
August 19th, 2025 | 23 mins 56 secs
bookfair
How difficult it is for parents navigating the world of children’s books…what’s Christian, wholesome & family friendly.
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Trent Rogers and Jonathan Wood, authors of "Rooted in Truth, Answers to Lifes Questions for College Student"
July 23rd, 2025 | 36 mins 18 secs
cedarville, education, homeschool, university
Trent and Jonathan discus their guidance and mentorship of students at Cedarville University, and their book "Rooted in Truth." Our guests tell us how God has guided them on their journeys and the ways they now give back to the youth.
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The HSLDA Compassion Curriculum Grants for Poor Homeschool Families & How To Apply
June 23rd, 2025 | 30 mins 21 secs
homeschooling, hslda
We discussed the steps necessary to apply for the HSLDA Compassion curriculum grants and how the program started.
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Dr. Janice Supplee, vice president for marketing and communications of Cedarville University
May 21st, 2025 | 30 mins 3 secs
cedarville, education, homeschool, university
Dr. Janice Supplee discusses her background and role at Cedarville University. She talks about the 175 different programs available and that the curriculum is Christ-centered as well as family and community oriented.
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Is Overuse of Profanity Harming Our Society?
April 17th, 2025 | 45 mins 12 secs
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Fred Pry, VP of Administration at CEF
March 25th, 2025 | 36 mins 59 secs
child evangelism
Fred interviews guest, Fred Pry, VP of Administration at Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF).
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Katy McKinney- Founder & Headmaster of Academy de Lafayette
February 21st, 2025 | 51 mins 23 secs
classical education, homeschool
Katy discusses the foundation of Lafayette Academy and how classical education teaches academics and virtue.
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Natalie Mack: Home School Consultant for Military Families
January 9th, 2025 | 35 mins 9 secs
homeschooling, military
Natalie is a homeschool mother of five. Four of the five children have graduated college. Still homeschooling one. Has been homeschooling for over 23-years.
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6: Why Civics Education Matters for the Survival of the Republic | Jeffrey Sikkenga
December 4th, 2024 | 30 mins 42 secs
A free society depends on citizens who understand what they’ve been given.
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5: Why Children Need Free Play to Thrive | Dr. Peter Gray
October 22nd, 2024 | 51 mins 52 secs
children, education, outdoors, play, school
Children learn resilience, confidence, and responsibility through self-directed play. In this episode, Dr. Peter Gray explains how the loss of free play has impacted children’s mental health — and why restoring it is essential for healthy development. A thought-provoking conversation for parents navigating modern childhood.
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4: Discipling Children with a Biblical Worldview Starts at Home | Israel Wayne
September 9th, 2024 | 1 hr 21 secs
apologetics, homeschooling
Israel explains how his mother helped originate the modern homeschool movement in 1983 & subsequently published a homeschool magazine
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3: Teaching Civics, History, and Discernment from a Biblical Worldview | Steve Noble
July 23rd, 2024 | 39 mins 33 secs
Passing on wisdom to the next generation is not optional — it’s a calling.
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2: Homeschooling After the Pandemic: What the Data Really Shows | Dr. Angela Watson
June 18th, 2024 | 33 mins 16 secs
home education, homeschool
More families are rethinking education with faith, intention, and hope for the future.
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1: What Do You Do When Homeschooling Is Hard? | Amanda Schenkenberger
May 15th, 2024 | 35 mins 25 secs
home education, homeschool
Conquer the chaos and create the rich, fulfilling homeschool experience you long to provide for your children.