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Making The Leap is a weekly podcast hosted by Christine and Chris Stigall. The Stigalls recently made the leap to Christian education, pulling their daughter out of a public school and sending her to a private Christian school. The Stigalls want to empower other families to choose the school that’s best for them and break free from the status quo. They speak with society experts, educators, legislators, psychologists, and other parents to uncover the hidden truths in education and lay the groundwork for change.
Learn more at MakingTheLeapPodcast.com. This podcast is produced by the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Making The Leap has published 153 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
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