Guest: Rhonda Thomas, CEO and President of Truth in
Education
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Counterrevolution podcast, I have the
privilege of speaking with Rhonda Thomas, the CEO and President of Truth in
Education. They delve into the current state of education, the weaponization of
educational content against families, and the critical need for parents,
educators, and churches to reclaim their influence in guiding children's
education in alignment with their values. Rhonda offers insights into social
emotional learning (SEL), its implications on children's spiritual and emotional
development, and how it often contrasts with traditional Christian values.
Key Discussion Points
- Introduction to Rhonda Thomas and Truth in Education (0:00
- 5:20)
- Rhonda shares her
background and the mission of Truth in Education.
- The organization
aims to inform and empower parents and communities regarding educational
practices.
- The Role of Churches in Education (5:21 - 6:30)
- Discussion on how
churches can serve as educational resources and community hubs for
homeschooling.
- Emphasis on the
moral responsibility of parents and churches in children's education.
- Understanding Social Emotional Learning (SEL) (6:31 -
20:00)
- Rhonda discusses
the pervasive nature of SEL in schools and its roots in secular and new age
practices.
- The difference
between empathy and compassion and how SEL promotes a form of emotional
relativism.
- The integration of
SEL in various subjects and its stealthy incorporation into classroom
environments.
- Concerns about Secular Worldviews in Education (20:01 -
28:55)
- Examination of the
secular ideologies affecting education, including concepts associated with
critical race theory, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Rhonda highlights
the dangers of removing traditional boundaries and teachings rooted in
Judeo-Christian principles.
- The Trojan Horse of SEL (28:56 - 30:00)
- Rhonda elaborates
on how SEL serves as a vessel for ideological indoctrination, particularly
regarding climate change and environmentalism.
- Warning against
the conflation of self-empowerment with spiritual teachings that deviate from
biblical truths.
Quotes
- “Education has been weaponized against our families,
against our freedom, against our faith.” — Rhonda Thomas
- “Empathy is not compassion; empathy is literally taking on
their burden.” — Rhonda Thomas
- “SEL is the Trojan horse.” — Rhonda Thomas
Resources Mentioned-
Truth in Education: (http://truthineducation.org)
Documentary Mentioned: Interview with Stephen McDowell on
education for liberty (specific details to be updated).
laura lynn hughes: choosezoe.com
Candy Gunther Brown: Why are Public-School Yoga and
Mindfulness Popular and Controversial?
https://youtu.be/alaTcwI4qmk?si=xbgJiatpkOWxJ-RJ
CASEL: casel.org
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