Welcome back, family and friends! I’m your host, John Rushemeza, and this is the CounterRevolution Podcast—a podcast dedicated to unpacking education, equipping Christians to think biblically about discipleship, and reclaiming education as a ministry of both the family and the local church.
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Polander, Director of the Turning Point Education Association (formerly Turning Point Academy Association). Scott shares his personal story of faith and ministry, his experiences studying and serving overseas, and his current work equipping churches and families to take education back from the state and root it firmly in God’s Word.
Scott’s journey from Wheaton College to seminary in Sydney, Australia, and years of pastoral ministry.
Why education is mission and how the church cannot outsource discipleship to the government.
The Five C’s model of education:
Christian – God as the foundation of true knowledge.
Classical – Building on the grammar, logic, and rhetoric stages.
Conservative – Preserving what has been faithfully handed down.
Collaborative – Partnership between families and churches.
Cost-Affordable – Making quality Christian education accessible.
Turning Point’s work:
Planting classical Christian schools across the U.S.
Providing free curriculum (like the popular Constitution Kid).
Hosting the annual Educator Summit with leaders such as Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carol Swain, and David Goodwin.
Coaching churches through an 11-month process to start schools.
The importance of the local church reclaiming education as discipleship (1 Timothy 3:15).
Why separating “spiritual” education from “formal” education has been a grave mistake for Christians.
Education is not neutral—remove God, and even math and science become distorted.
Churches used to lead in education, and they must reclaim that role today.
Resources are already available—pastors and families don’t have to start from scratch.
Turning Point Education equips and connects like-minded believers so they don’t feel isolated in this fight.
Learn more about Turning Point Education
Explore the Turning Point Education Association
Check out the book The Trellis and the Vine (mentioned by Scott)
Summit Ministries – Biblical worldview training for students and leaders
If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a pastor, educator, or parent who is wrestling with the question of Christian education. Together, we can redeem, reform, and reclaim education for the glory of God.
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