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The Reconnect with Carmen LaBergeWhen we're divided, the world turns away - Daryl Crouch | Public school students learning Bible off school property - Joel PentonEveryone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch talks about the 10 ways we lose the world because of our lack of unity as believers. Yes, doctrine is important, but many issues that divide are not doctrinal, but more a matter of pride and preferences. Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy talks about the growing movement to offer Biblical education to public school students off school property, but during school hours. He also addresses the legal challenges. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 2025-08-1348 min
Life Changing RadioMissions Today - Mission Field: Public School with Joel PentonAn obscure law from the 1950s makes it possible for kids to leave their public school campuses for biblical instruction. Hear how this former football player from THE Ohio State University used his influence and abilities to create an organization now impacting over 1000 schools nationwide! That's on this week’s episode of Missions Today!LifeWise Academy2025-07-2626 minThe Word On DemandMissions Today - Mission Field: Public School with Joel PentonAn obscure law from the 1950s makes it possible for kids to leave their public school campuses for biblical instruction. Hear how this former football player from THE Ohio State University used his influence and abilities to create an organization now impacting over 1000 schools nationwide! That's on this week’s episode of Missions Today!LifeWise Academy2025-07-2626 minKHCB Network On DemandMissions Today - Mission Field: Public School with Joel PentonAn obscure law from the 1950s makes it possible for kids to leave their public school campuses for biblical instruction. Hear how this former football player from THE Ohio State University used his influence and abilities to create an organization now impacting over 1000 schools nationwide! That's on this week’s episode of Missions Today!LifeWise Academy2025-07-2626 minMissions TodayMission Field: Public School with Joel PentonAn obscure law from the 1950s makes it possible for kids to leave their public school campuses for biblical instruction. Hear how this former football player from THE Ohio State University used his influence and abilities to create an organization now impacting over 1000 schools nationwide! That's on this week’s episode of Missions Today!LifeWise Academy2025-07-2626 min
Eight Principles VoicesWhen Desire Meets OpportunityJoel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve hundreds schools across the U.S. each week, with tens of thousands of students attending LifeWise to receive a Bible class as part of their public school day. Joel’s 15-year career as a ministry leader has been marked by the relentless pursuit of impacting students. He honed this skill playing defensive tackle at The Ohio State University with a relentless pursuit of impacting qua...2025-07-2046 minThe Reconnect with Carmen LaBergeBringing Bible instruction to public school students - Joel Penton | The hope here and now thanks to faith communities - Gov. John Kasich In light of the Supreme Court's split decision regarding an Oklahoma religious charter school, Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy talks about how churches can use laws around religion release to establish a time public students can leave campus to get Bible instruction during school hours. Former Ohio Governor John Kasich, author of "Heaven Help Us," talks about the importance of the way people of faith and faith communities impact others around them in both physical and spiritual ways. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 2025-07-0449 minThe Reconnect with Carmen LaBergeBringing Bible instruction to public school students - Joel Penton | China seeking to rewrite church hymnbooks - Ruth KramerIn light of the Supreme Court's split decision regarding an Oklahoma religious charter school, Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy talks about how churches can use laws around religion release to establish a time public students can leave campus to get Bible instruction during school hours. Plus, along with updates regarding Myanmar and Haiti, Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News reports on how the Chinese government is ordering churches to change worship songs to promote the Chinese Communist Party. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here2025-05-2849 min
Northwest Bible ChurchPortrait of The King Ever feel like you’re the main character of your own story—trying to figure out your career, relationships, and what really matters?What if everything we think we know about life’s purpose is actually backwards?In this message, guest speaker Joel Penton walks through one of the most important passages ever written—a stunning portrait of who Jesus really is. Layer by layer, we discover that Christ isn’t just a good teacher, but the maker of everything and the rightful King over every aspect of our lives....2025-05-2541 min
Priority TalkLifeWise Academy CEO Joel PentonPenton joins Greg to discuss LifeWise Academy's impact across America since 2019 and its attempts to be more active assisting local churches and parents in Alabama. The two also talk through their dismay and surprise that legislation in Alabama requiring school districts in Alabama to adopt a policy concerning religious release time during school hours has struggled to garner necessary support. This in spite of less conservative states across the U.S. passing similar requirements. www.lifewise.org2025-04-2219 min
Priority TalkSecond Hour April 21, 2025Greg gives a rundown of pending legislation in the Alabama legislature this week.Then, Joel Penton joins Greg to discuss LifeWise Academy's impact across America since 2019 and its attempts to be more active assisting local churches and parents in Alabama. The two also talk through their dismay and surprise that legislation in Alabama requiring school districts in Alabama to adopt a policy concerning religious release time during school hours has struggled to garner necessary support. This in spite of less conservative states across the U.S. passing similar requirements. www.lifewise.org2025-04-2250 min
American ViewpointsSupplementing Public School Coursework With Faith-Based ContentJoel Penton from Lifewise Academy explains they faith-based, Bible study material they offer to public school students. In part because of a Supreme Court decision, Lifewise is able to offer the faith-based material to students during school hours. In this discussion, he explains what is offered and how the program works.2025-04-1510 min
The Heidi St. John PodcastEvangelizing During School Hours with Joel PentonThere is a huge need to evangelize children in our country, and Joel Penton is doing just that through a program that happens during school hours. He is passionate about getting the message of Jesus to these kids on a regular basis and also living out his faith as a father and husband. Joel is sharing his personal story of getting off the bench and brings his 7 year old to share his experience as well! His passion is contagious, and you’ll want to get involved. Support the show! https://donorbox.org/donat...2025-03-191h 12
Religion UnpluggedInside The Ongoing Battle Over Religion in US Public SchoolsIs religion allowed at public schools? This is one of many questions created by the simultaneous American commitments to refrain from establishing a national religion while also protecting freedom of religious expression. Matthew Peterson speaks with June Everett of After School Satan Club/HAIL and Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy to better understand how and why they have brought their religious beliefs to public school children across the nation.2025-03-1135 min
Kingdom Educators with Jesica Glover94. Partnering w/LifeWiseWe're launching into a podcast series of "Empowering Partners" and Joel Penton, founder and director of LifeWise, joins us this week as our first guest who shares how bible education can change students' lives!
LifeWise empowers local community members who are interested in sharing the gospel with public school students by providing a "plug and play" system for organizing and setting up a program (including curriculum that has real results!) that utilizes the Supreme Court mandated "release time" for religious studies to public school students (Watch this: During School Hours to learn more). He describes th...2025-03-0220 min
The Better for America PodcastBringing Jesus Back to Public Schools! | Joel PentonMatt Kane speaks with Joel Penton, founder of LifeWise Academy, on the Better For America podcast about integrating Bible education into public schools through legal release-time programs. With growing school choice interest, LifeWise helps communities offer faith-based instruction at no cost to families. Penton emphasizes the program’s impact, noting that when schools implement LifeWise, they see “attendance increase, behavior improve, and students become more engaged.” Despite growing opposition, the demand continues to surge, with LifeWise now serving over 50,000 students across 29 states. They discuss the challenges, misconceptions, and how parents and communities can get involved to expand Bible education nation...2025-03-0112 min
The Rob Carson ShowThe Rob Carson Show Live from CPAC - Pt 2 (02/20/25)-LifeWise Academy CEO Joel Penton wants to restore family values to school curriculum.-House Rep. John McGuire (R-VA) talks about being a former Navy Seal now on Capitol Hill.-Radio sensation and Rob’s favorite guest host Mary Walter criticizes Rob’s DC housing strategy.Today’s podcast is sponsored by :BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit!PROSPER WELLNESS – Joint Restore: Delicious gummies that radically reduce pain and inflammation in your joints FAST. Visit ht...2025-02-201h 21The Reconnect with Carmen LaBergeThe choice of public school students to study the Bible during school hours - Joel Penton | Thinking well when Christian theological terms are used by unbelieving journalists - Carmen LaBergeLifeWise Academy's Joel Penton talks about the growth of religion release classes for public school students in the last several years in numerous states. Then, Carmen offers insights after reading an article by an journalist who had a Christian background but fell away from the Faith, and their use of religious terms, often ominiously. How can we process articles like this? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here2025-01-3048 min
NewsmakersSatanists Take Aim at Christian Kids Programs, Leader RespondsThe founder of a Christian organization that provides kids with religious instruction during the public school day is responding to Satanists' attempts to offer their own alternative programming to children. Joel Penton, founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy and author of the book, "During School Hours: WHY and HOW LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day," told CBN News he believes The Satanic Temple's "Hellion Academy of Independent Learning" (HAIL) being offered to children at an Ohio elementary school is a direct "response" to his LifeWise academy programming. "The messages that w...2025-01-0316 min
Jazzi Geoff's Musical EmporiumEpisode 129Episode 129. The Emporium brings you the music of Rick Springfield, Heart, Chic, All About Eve, The Beatles, B.B. King, Bon Jovi, Blondie, Brad Paisley, Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Patti Smith and Billy Joel.2024-12-271h 03
Glass City HumanistReligious Indoctrination in Public Schools: The Rise of LifeWise AcademyWe dive deep into the ongoing legislative efforts surrounding LifeWise Academy, a Christian nationalist organization seeking to establish Bible classes in public schools during school hours. As the Ohio State Legislature enters its lame duck session, critical issues have arisen concerning the implications of integrating religious instruction into the public education system. We discuss the irony in religious conservative's opposition to perceived indoctrination in schools while actively working to insert their own bible based curriculum through legislative maneuvering.
The pressure mounts on lawmakers to pass bills that could fundamentally alter the nature of public...2024-12-0435 min
Secular LeftIndoctrination or Education? The Controversial Push for Religious Programs in Public-SchoolsIn this episode, we delve into the current legislative climate in Ohio as the state legislature rushes through a series of controversial bills during the lame duck session. The urgency to pass these bills stems from the impending expiration of the General Assembly at the end of December, compelling lawmakers to push through legislation that aligns with their agendas. One such bill is an alarming proposal would force public-schools to allow LifeWise Academy, an evangelical organization, to conduct religious instruction during school hours, undermining the secular nature of public education.The bills — House Bill 445 and Senate Bill 293 — woul...2024-11-2834 min
Unashamed with the Robertson FamilyEp 998 | The Supreme Court Loophole That Allows Jesus Back in Schools TODAY!Jase gives a rousing Jesus presentation to grade-school and college students. Joel Penton, founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a nonprofit that provides Bible education to public-school students during school hours, offers a plan to get Jesus back in schools. Since Christian values were removed from schools, generations have progressively suffered from higher rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety, and the guys ponder the ramifications of such a devastating decision.In this episode: Colossians 2, verses 15-19; John 19, verses 7-8; John 19 verses 12-13“Unashamed” Episode 998 is sponsored by:2024-11-2557 min
The SoCon Report PodcastThe Bible in Public Schools with Joel PentonWouldn’t it be great to see God honored more in our public schools? We often express concerns about policies impacting our children in local school settings but rarely seem to have answers to improve the spiritual lives of children.Today I’m joined by a leader who is changing the environment in many of today’s public schools. Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours.Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown...2024-11-2025 min
The Salcedo Storm PodcastS9, Ep. 54: There's A Reason Why Leftists Target God & Your Kids!On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve hundreds of schools across the U.S. each week, with tens of thousands of students attending LifeWise to receive a Bible class as part of their public school day.2024-11-0717 min
Glass City HumanistRelease Time Religious Instruction: Unpacking the LifeWise Academy ControversyHost Douglas Berger recently gave a presentation at the First Unitarian Church of Toledo, where he addressed the controversial topic of Release Time Religious Instruction (RTRI) in Ohio, with a particular focus on LifeWise Academy, which aims to provide religious education during the school day.
We start by defining RTRI, explaining its legal background, and detailing how LifeWise Academy, founded by Joel Penton, operates within the law to remove children from public school to teach them biblical principles. Douglas argues that while this practice may be legal, it poses serious ethical and practical challenges for public education...2024-10-3146 min
"Lady Up" America with Diane CanadaBible Classes During School Hours are Happening Across AmericaThere's a red bus picking up students during public school hours and taking them to Bible class all over America. Learn all about it with Diane Canada's guest, Joel Penton, the Founder and CEO of Lifewise Academy. Learn more, donate, or get involved at lifewise.org Learn more about Lady Up America at ladyupamerica.com
2024-10-2231 minJazzi Geoff's Musical EmporiumEpisode 125Episode 125. The Emporium brings you the music of Michael Jackson, Santana & Rob Thomas, Billy Joel, U2, Suzanne Vega, Stevie Wonder, Justin Moore, Eddie Cochran, Thomas Rhett, Lionel Richie, Donna Summer and Toto.2024-10-1853 min
The Carrie Abbott ShowBible Taught During School Hours is Changing Lives!LifeWise Academy is a Released Time Religious Instruction (RTRI) program, providing Bible-based character education to public school students. CEO and Founder Joel Penton joins us to explain how the program works and how you can get it into your school district! So exciting! During School Hours -2024-10-1128 min
The StoryFieldThe StoryField #71: The One with Joel Penton and Bible Education DURING SchoolJoel Penton joined The StoryField today and shed some amazing light on what is available to public school kids DURING school--- Bible Education.Yep, you heard it correctly. LifeWise Academy was formed in 2019. In just a few short years they are operating in 24 states and 530+ schools with tens of thousands of children receiving Bible education during public school.Joel and team have made it as easy as possible to get LifeWise Academy going in your community. Check out LifeWise Academy to find out how!Join us for this amazing int...2024-10-0349 min
Bob Burney Live10/2 BBL 1 - Guest Joel PentonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-0318 min
The Bruce Hooley ShowTBHS 09-30-24 seg 4 - Money Monday/Joel Penton interviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-3019 min
What Matters with Mindy and MikaelaLikewise Academy Is In Jeopardy!Mindy and Mikaela talk to Founder Joel Penton about Likewise Academy and the Board trying to get rid of it.2024-09-2908 min
Washington WatchMichael Cloud, James Lankford, Eli Crane, Joel PentonOn today’s program:
Michael Cloud, U.S. Representative for the 27th District of Texas, discusses why the House of Representatives should pass a six-month continuing resolution for government spending that includes the SAVE Act to protect election integrity.
James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, explains the deception behind the Senate Democrats’ “Right to IVF Act” and highlights the recent anniversary of the Abraham Accords.
Eli Crane, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Arizona, provides an update on the effort to stop the World Health Organization’s proposed Pandemic Preparedness Agreement.
Joel Penton, LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO, share...2024-09-1754 min
Unscripted with Aaron ConradEpisode 309 | Joel Penton - Founder and CEO of Lifewise AcademyEpsiode 309 is with my friend and the CEO of Lifewise Academy. Biblical teaching during school hours. Honored to call him my friend!
Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve hundreds of schools across the U.S. each week. Tens of thousands of public school students attend a LifeWise program and receive a Bible class as part of their school day.
Joel’s 15-year career as a no...2024-09-1249 minWashington WatchVirginia Foxx, Tiffany Justice, Tim Walberg, Joel Penton, Meg KilgannonOn this Labor Day program:
Virginia Foxx, Chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, shares how Congress will address rampant anti-Semitism on college campuses as they start the new school year.
Tiffany Justice, Moms for Liberty Co-Founder, shares why her group sued the Biden administration over their radical Title IX rewrite.
Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, calls out the Biden administration for not doing enough to protect the religious freedoms of Christian colleges and their student groups.
Joel Penton, LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO, shares why parents should consider religious release...2024-09-0259 min
Anatomy of the Church and StateBible Revolution in Public Schools: What You Need to Know | Joel Penton | Ep #42Join us for an enlightening conversation with Joel Penton, the visionary behind LifeWise Academy. Discover the intriguing story of how this groundbreaking initiative brings biblical education to public school students during school hours. Joel shares his personal journey to faith and the unexpected events that led to the founding of LifeWise Academy.
Delve into the complexities of teaching the Bible in public schools and uncover the surprising legalities that make it possible.
Joel Penton is a former Ohio State football player (Go Bucks) where he was recipient of the Danny Wuerffel trophy, an award for...2024-07-3136 min
iRetire4Him118: Navigating Retirement PhasesMID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Joel Penton Ministry: LifeWise Academy Part 1 of the 3-Part Series Transitions Come discuss with co-hosts Bruce and Jim the transitions retirees face, highlighting the three phases of retirement: active, mentoring, and reflective. Bruce explains that the active phase (ages 65 to late 70s) involves fulfilling bucket lists and to-do lists. The mentoring phase (late 70s to mid-80s) focuses on sharing life experiences and guidance. Finally, the reflective phase (mid-80s onward) emphasizes reflecting on and sharing wisdom with future generations. Joel Penton, CEO of LifeWise Academy, joins to share how...2024-07-1531 min
Truth & LibertyThe Truth & Liberty Show with Richard Harris and Joel Penton July 12, 2024On today’s Truth & Liberty Show, Richard Harris and Joel Penton discuss LifeWise Academy, Public School System, Biblical Literacy as well as other current events affecting our nation! Tune in Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 pm MT (6:00 ET) and get the answers you need to live in truth and freedom!! lw5JsVp496jJP4I4CK622024-07-131h 00
Truth & LibertyThe Truth & Liberty Show with Richard Harris and Joel Penton July 12, 2024On today’s Truth & Liberty Show, Richard Harris and Joel Penton discuss LifeWise Academy, Public School System, Biblical Literacy as well as other current events affecting our nation! Tune in Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 pm MT (6:00 ET) and get the answers you need to live in truth and freedom!!
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Secular LeftLifewise Academy Exposed: The Dangerous Intersection of Religion and Public Schools with Zach Parrish and Molly GainesIn this jammed packed episode, we talk with Zach and Molly, parents who are taking a stand against LifeWise Academy, an evangelical Christian nationalist group that has found a way to seep into public schools through a legal loophole. They have formed Parents Against LifeWise to shed light on the group's questionable tactics, lack of background checks on members, and the concerning activities they are engaged in. The episode paints a grim picture of how school districts are turning a blind eye to the situation, emphasizing the urgent need for public awareness and action to combat the influence of...2024-07-121h 11
Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson PodcastHow to Reach Public School Students with God’s Truth! [Featuring Joel Penton]Did you know a Supreme Court ruling allows children to learn about the Bible during public school hours? Joel Penton joins Pastor Allen on this podcast to discuss the positive ways this can impact children in our nation. Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, which provides biblical education to public school students during the school day, covering the entire Bible by sixth grade. They operate their program based on a 1952 Supreme Court ruling that allows children to be released from school for religious education, with parental consent. “There are 13,000 public school districts, 90,000 school buildings, 50 million public school st...2024-06-2828 min
"I'm Glad You Said That" - Jim Minnery Talks Faith & PoliticsBible Study in Public School During School Hours - Is This Legal ?Joel Penton knows what it means to tackle things.As a former defensive end for THE Ohio State University Buckeye football team, he has plenty experience identifying a target and wrapping it up.For now though, he's tackling much bigger issues.Joel is the CEO of LifeWise Academy, a religious education program that provides Bible studies to public school students DURING SCHOOL HOURS.And this ministry is literally exploding all across the country ! CLICK HERE to join the effort in the Anchorage School District that is already in the...2024-06-1243 minWashington WatchScott Perry, Roger Severino, Joel Penton, Caroline GlickOn today’s program:
Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th District, provides an update on the latest news from Israel’s war against Hamas, unpacks the possible upcoming vote in the House of Representatives to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, and discusses his recent appointment to the House Intelligence Committee.
Roger Severino, Vice President of Domestic Policy at The Heritage Foundation, responds to the federal indictment of a whistleblower who exposed gender treatments on minors at a Texas hospital.
Joel Penton, LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO, celebrates the success of LifeWise Academ...2024-06-1054 min"I'm Glad You Said That" - Jim Minnery Talks Faith & PoliticsBible Study in Public School During School Hours - Is This Legal ?Joel Penton knows what it means to tackle things.As a former defensive end for THE Ohio State University Buckeye football team, he has plenty experience identifying a target and wrapping it up.For now though, he's tackling much bigger issues.Joel is the CEO of LifeWise Academy, a religious education program that provides Bible studies to public school students DURING SCHOOL HOURS.And this ministry is literally exploding all across the country ! CLICK HERE to join the effort in the Anchorage School District that is already in the...2024-06-0643 min
First Liberty Live!Who Opposes Kids Bible ClassesFirst Liberty client LifeWise Academy is an education program available to public schools that teaches the Bible to students who might never be exposed to it otherwise–during school hours.
LifeWise is currently being attacked by both the Freedom from Religion Foundation and the leftist media.
The notoriously anti-faith Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) recently sent a letter to 600 school districts in Ohio “warning” school officials about the mission of LifeWise Academy.
Listen to LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO Joel Penton explain how this program is making a positive impact in communities across the co...2024-04-2517 min
The Heidi St. John PodcastMan on a Mission: Joel Penton is Bringing the Gospel into Public SchoolsLifeWise Academy is on a mission to reach school children with the gospel—during school hours! When LifeWise launched in 2018, the initial goal was to serve 25 schools by 2025, but it surpassed that long ago. By the start of this year, LifeWise had set up chapters in more than 300 schools in a dozen states, teaching 35,000 public school students weekly Bible lessons that are usually scheduled to coincide with lunch or non core courses such as library, art or gym class.
Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/joel-penton-bringing-gospel-public-schools2024-04-1940 minNewsmakersMSNBC's Bizarre Treatment of Bible Ministry: 'Like an SNL Skit'The founder and CEO if an organization that provides Bible education during the public school day said recent MSNBC coverage of his efforts was so bizarre it felt like a "Saturday Night Live" skit. "The MSNBC piece frankly, to me, was hilarious," Joel Penton founder of LifeWise Academy, told CBN News. "It genuinely felt like an SNL skit."Even a brief viewing of the 9-minute MSNBC segment — which reportedly left out positive data from LifeWise showing academic improvements among participants — provides context to exactly what Penton is describing. Titled, "Christian group uses public school-adjacent Bible study program to b...2024-04-1015 minWashington WatchTim Burchett, Bob Maginnis, Chad Ennis, Joel Penton, Colin SmothersOn today’s program:
Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Tennessee, discusses the latest news from Israel’s war against Hamas and highlights issues Congress will address when they return from recess.
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Maginnis, FRC's Senior Fellow for National Security, provides analysis of the United States’ vulnerability to attack following ISIS-K’s deadly terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall.
Chad Ennis, Vice President at Honest Elections Project, highlights a recent victory for election integrity efforts in a federal appeals court.
Joel Penton, LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO, celebrates the success of LifeWise Academy’...2024-04-0154 min
The InFormed Parent with Suzanne PhillipsS2 E8: How to Teach the Bible in Public SchoolsBelieve it or not, there is a way for the Bible to be taught to public school students during school hours. In this episode, Suzanne interviews Joel Penton, Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that offers Bible class as part of the public school day to more than 300 schools and 25,000 students across the U.S. each week. Listen in as they discuss how this legally works within the First Amendment’s guidelines of separation of church and state and how you could adopt this biblically based program for the children in your community.2024-03-0636 minNewsmakersProof God, Prayer Could Transform Public Schools: Atheists' Antics Could Inadvertently Fuel GospelA Christian leader on a mission to bring the Bible and truth to public school kids said atheist activists' recent attacks on his organization have helped spread the word about his efforts. Joel Penton, founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, told CBN News his organization offers something truly compelling to American youths. "LifeWise Academy provides Bible education to public school students during school hours, which to most people sounds crazy, because of the whole separation of church and state and how the Bible has been removed from the public school day," Penton said. "But what very few people realize...2024-01-2211 min
Let Your Ears Discover the Magic of Full AudiobookDuring School Hours: WHY and HOW LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day Audiobook by Joel PentonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 793130
Title: During School Hours: WHY and HOW LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day
Author: Joel Penton
Narrator: Joel Penton
Format: Unabridged
Length: 03:52:56
Language: English
Release date: 01-11-24
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christianity, Education
Summary:
Decades ago, we systematically removed religious education from the public school day. LifeWise Academy is bringing it back.During School Hours is the two-part (true) story of how it's happening right now.Part 1 investigates WHY religious education was removed from public schools, the unintended consequences...2024-01-113h 52
Manhood RestoredInterview with Joel Penton of LifeWise AcademyEpisode 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...2024-01-0255 min
Win At Home FirstIf the 'why' is big enough, you will figure out the 'what' with Joel Penton, founder and CEO of Lifewise AcademyWhat is holding you back from a dream or goal? Could it be the pushback you might receive? Today’s guest is Joel Penton, founder and CEO of Lifewise Academy. LifeWise Academy is a released time religious instruction program that provides Bible-based character education to public school students during school hours. Joel did not shy away from his passion for bringing the word of God into schools, despite whatever pushback he may get. You’ll hear more about Lifewise, Joel's story, and how he balances his business, and family as a husband and father of 5 kids in today's episode. 2023-10-1749 min
The Savvy Sauce214 School Series (Legal) Gospel Sharing During School Hours with Joel Penton214. School Series (Legal) Gospel Sharing During School Hours with Joel Penton
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John 17:20-21 (NLT) "“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me."
Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy...2023-10-1638 min
Wayside Chapel BucyrusOf First Importance | 1 Corinthians 15:1-4Joel Penton | Lifewise Academy2023-10-0131 min
Lighthouse FaithTeaching the Bible During School Hours: It's Legal, and Lifewise Academy Is Making it HappenPastor Joel Penton discovered not too long ago a well-hidden law in the United States that allows children to be dismissed for one-hour during school for religious education. The only three stipulations: it must be off school property, it must be privately funded, and the child must have a parent's permission. Pastor Penton said, "No problem." He is the founder and CEO of Lifewise Academy, a non-profit created to teach the Bible to children during school hours. In less than five years, Lifewise is now operating in more than 300 schools and eleven states. And the numbers are growing. On...2023-10-0128 min
COGO Podcast9: An interview with CEO and Founder of Lifewise Academy, Joel Penton.Can you really have a Bible study for public school students during school hours? Yes you can and the movement is growing! Listen to this brief interview with Joel Penton and RW on the expansion of Lifewise Academy from two schools in 2018 to 325 schools nationwide. Joel is the CEO and Founder of Lifewise Academy. For more information visit www.lifewise.org.2023-09-1216 minWashington WatchVirginia Foxx, Meg Kilgannon, Amy Snead, Alvin Lui, Joel Penton, David GoodwinOn this Labor Day program:
Virginia Foxx, Chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, highlights the importance of the Parents Bill of Rights.
Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, discusses the battles being waged across the nation over parental rights and goes through FRC and FRC Action resources for those who want to get involved.
Amy Snead, Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty in Bedford County, Va., shares why parents should be engaged with their local school board.
Alvin Lui, Courage Is A Habit President, unpacks his organization’s Back to School Toolkit.
Joel Pent...2023-09-0454 min
Adventures in the Spirit with Jared LaskeyJoel Penton: How to Reach Your Schools During School Hours (S4:E47)Can we truly reach our schools for Jesus in this day and age? YES! Joel Penton shares how. You can purchase his book, 'During School Hours,' on Kindle or on paperback. Jared's 'The Baptism with the Holy Spirit' book is available as an ebook at Barnes and Noble or paperback on Amazon. Download our free PDF on studying the Scripture with the Holy Spirit on our website https://firebornministries.com/ Subscribe to our teaching and equipping podcast, 'Spirit Empowered Living with Jared and Rochelle Laskey.' Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Libsyn, Google...2023-09-0425 min
Sports And Spirituality Show (SASS)Episode 94-Aging Terms and Former OSU Football Player Joel PentonWe talk about phrases used for getting older, updates on kids, a Taylor Sift announcement and then we chat with Joel Penton, former Ohio State defensive player, about his life, football, and starting of a ministry called Lifewise Academy.2023-09-0159 minWashington WatchVirginia Foxx, Meg Kilgannon, Amy Snead, Alvin Lui, David GoodwinOn today's program:
Virginia Foxx, Chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, highlights the importance of the Parents Bill of Rights.
Meg Kilgannon, FRC’s Senior Fellow for Education Studies, discusses the battles being waged across the nation over parental rights and goes through FRC and FRC Action resources for those who want to get involved.
Amy Snead, Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty in Bedford County, Va., shares why parents should be engaged with their local school board.
Alvin Lui, Courage Is A Habit President, unpacks his organization’s Back to School Toolkit.
Joel Penton, LifeWise Acad...2023-08-2454 min
Michael Easley inContextDuring School Hours with Joel PentonAuthor and founder of LifeWise Academy, Joel Penton, joins Michael to discuss the vital need for Christian education in public school.Links mentioned:LifeWise AcademyDuring School Hours by Joel PentonTo read the show notes, click here.2023-08-2243 min
More Life ChurchBack to School Sunday | Joel Penton of LifeWise Academy2023-08-2040 min
The Good Citizen PodcastDuring School Hours: Why and How Lifewise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education in the Public School Day with Joel Penton and Ben Ruprecht2023-08-1846 min
Raising Christian KidsLooking For a Way to Bring Bible Education to Your Child During School Hours?“Very few people realize that there is a legal way already at our fingertips that we can utilize to teach the Bible to public school students during the school day.” – Joel Penton.
A former defensive tackle and national champion for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Joel Penton is the author of three books and the founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy—a groundbreaking program providing Bible education to students in over 100 public schools, during school hours, across the country. A widely sought-after speaker, over 1,000 live audiences and a million people have taken in his message.
During this episode, Joel shares his passion...2023-08-0712 minJazzi Geoff's Musical EmporiumEpisode 96Episode 96. The Emporium brings you the music of Howard Jones, T. Rex, Rick Springfield, Amy Winehouse, Simon & Garfunkel, Mice, Yes, King's X, Stone Temple Pilots, Alan Jackson and Billy Joel2023-07-2853 min
LIFE Today LIVEPutting God Back Into Schools - Joel PentonThe founder of Lifewise Academy offers a proven, concrete plan to legally teach public school students about the Bible.
2023-07-0629 minLIFE Today LIVEPutting God Back Into Schools - Joel PentonThe founder of Lifewise Academy offers a proven, concrete plan to legally teach public school students about the Bible.
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The Pursuit of Manliness293: Joel Penton | During School HoursSend us a textOn today's PoM Podcast episode I get to connect with Joel Penton of Lifewise Academy. LifeWise Academy serves students by offering practical Bible-based education for the betterment of students’ academic performance, character development and mental health. Joel, who was a guest previously on Episode 254 has written a book unpacking WHY and HOW LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day. To connect with Lifewise Academy: https://www.lifewiseacademy.org/To order "After School Hours" https://www.amazon.com/During-School-Hours-Reinstalling-Religious/dp/B0BZ5599J8/ref=sr_1...2023-06-2523 min
ROI’s Into the Corner Office Podcast: Powerhouse Middle Market CEOs Telling it Real—Unexpected Caree...Joel Penton, Founder & CEO, Lifewise AcademyJoel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve more than 100 schools across the U.S. each week. Nearly 14,000 students attend a LifeWise program and receive a Bible class as part of their public school day.
Joel’s 15-year career as a nonprofit entrepreneur has been marked by the relentless pursuit of impacting students. He honed this skill playing defensive tackle at The Ohio State University where he relentlessly pursued quarterbacks for the Bu...2023-05-3039 min
The Journey of a Christian Dad PodcastWhat Could My Kids Be Doing During School Hours? with Joel Penton, CEO of LifeWise Academy, Ohio State University National Champion Defensive TackleJoel Penton won the National Championship at Ohio State University. He was a Defensive Tackle and won the Danny Wuerffel Trophy (Humanitarian Heisman). He is now a widely-sought after speaker and the author of During School Hours. He is the CEO of LifeWise Academy, which is a groundbreaking program providing Bible education to students in Public Schools during School Hours across the country. This program is growing like wildfire. He talks about how generations go through cycles of Believing, Accepting and Rejecting faith. On this episode we talk about how Joel incorporates his family in his daily life, football, leadership...2023-05-151h 07
Faith Radio PodcastPenton, Joel - LifeWise Academy {During School Hours} Joel Penton, the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, which offers Bible instruction through "released time religious instruction," providing public school students with courses during the school day off-campus. He has written a book called, During School Hours: Why and How LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day. You can learn more at lifewise.org. 2023-05-0921 minFaith Radio PodcastPenton, Joel - LifeWise Academy {During School Hours} Joel Penton, the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, which offers Bible instruction through "released time religious instruction," providing public school students with courses during the school day off-campus. He has written a book called, During School Hours: Why and How LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day. You can learn more at lifewise.org. 2023-05-0921 min
The Carrie Abbott ShowBible Taught During Public School Hours?Life Wise Academy is a Released Time Religious Instruction (RTRI) program, providing Bible-based character education to public school students. CEO and Founder Joel Penton joins us to explain how the program works and how you can get it into your school district! So exciting! During School Hours -2023-05-0325 min
Strong By Design PodcastEp 252 Stand Your Ground (even when it's not popular) ft. Joel PentonSend us a text The message we are so used to hearing is, “Don’t make this mistake like I did…” or “Listen to me because I messed up big time…” and so on. But what about the person who stood their ground (even from an early age in school) and can speak from experience about making good decisions and the outcomes of those good decisions? That regardless of the popularity or consequences tied to them… he was going to do the unpopular thing and to go against his peers. Our guest today, Joel Pent...2022-10-1254 min
Testimonies Over Test ScoresEpisode 49 - LifeWise Academy Founder and CEO Joel PentonWes talks with Joel Penton, former National Champion Football player at Ohio State University about LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours. After its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve more than 100 schools across the US.2022-09-2629 minThe Pursuit of Manliness161: Joel Penton | Lifewise AcademySend us a textIf there is one aspect that we should give careful examination to when it comes to raising our children it should be who gets to influence their lives, especially when it comes to their education. On today's PoM Podcast episode I get to connect with Joel Penton of Lifewise Academy. LifeWise Academy serves students by offering practical Bible-based education for the betterment of students’ academic performance, character development and mental health. We believe all students can benefit from the message of the Bible and take great care to make all instruction re...2022-05-3028 min
The Ride Home with John and KathyThe Ride Home with John and Kathy- February 15, 2022Lifewise Academy ... GUEST Joel Penton Who is David French? ... GUEST David French "The Jazz Age President: Defending Warren G. Harding" ... GUEST Ryan S. Walters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-02-161h 54
Unscripted with Aaron ConradUnscripted with Joel Penton - LifeWise AcademySend us a Text Message.Joel Penton is a graduate of The Ohio State University and played 5 years of football for the Buckeyes. He was a member of 3 Big Ten championship teams, a member of the National Championship team, and a 4-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.In his senior year, Joel received the prestigious Wuerffel Trophy, also known as the HUMANITARIAN HEISMAN. The Trophy is a national award that recognizes the one college football player in the entire country who best combines exempla...2021-07-0754 min
Unscripted with Aaron ConradUnscripted with Joel Penton - Lifewise AcademySend us a Text Message.Joel Penton is a graduate of The Ohio State University and played 5 years of football for the Buckeyes. He was a member of 3 Big Ten championship teams, a member of the National Championship team, and a 4-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.In his senior year, Joel received the prestigious Wuerffel Trophy, also known as the HUMANITARIAN HEISMAN. The Trophy is a national award that recognizes the one college football player in the entire country who best combines exempla...2021-07-0552 min
Día a Día con César Miguel RondónDía a Día con César Miguel Rondón (3 de mayo del 2021)Hoy en Día a Día, comenzamos conversando con el corresponsal de El País, Juan Diego Quesada, sobre la situación de los venezolanos desplazados al lado colombiano de la frontera por los enfrentamientos contra disidentes de las FARC: “La mayoría de las personas tiene intención de volver, pero no saben lo que se encontrarán cuando regresen, porque La Victoria está tomada por los militares venezolanos”, comentó. Quesada destacó que “Se habla de entre 16 y 20 soldados venezolanos que cayeron en combate en el último mes”.Desde Caracas nos atendió Joel García, abogado...2021-05-031h 32
Sports Spectrum PodcastJoel Penton - Former Ohio State Football PlayerEpisode 567 Joel Penton is a speaker, author and former college football player at Ohio State. Joel was a member of 3 Big Ten Championship teams and a member of the Buckeyes national championship team in 2002. During his time in college, Joel was also a 4-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and won the prestigious Wuerffel Trophy, recognizing the one college football player in the entire country who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement. He's currently an inspirational speaker, sharing a message of faith and encouragement to high school and middle school st...2020-11-2740 minJazzi Geoff's Musical EmporiumEpisode 36Episode 36 - The Emporium brings you the music of Cinderella, All About Eve, Level 42, Billy Joel, Sister Sledge, U2, Van Halen, Samantha Fish and The Shires.2020-10-2342 minJazzi Geoff's Musical EmporiumEpisode 31Episode 31 - The Emporium brings you the music of Brad Paisley, The Shires, Walter Trout, David Bowie, Ray Davies, Deep Purple, Madness, Billy Joel, The Police, Kate Bush, Sean Chambers and Duran Duran. 2020-08-0750 min
Spielman and HooleyMaryland won't come close to OSU this year; Browns stink; Urban's likelihood at USC; How a great Buckeye moment explains the GospelThank you for listening and sharing our content with friends you think would enjoy it. Each podcast review helps us with iTunes ratings and with our advertisers. These reviews recycle every 48 hours, so if you could give us a fresh review we would greatly appreciate it. If you need a tutorial, go to http://pleasereviewmypodcast.com/spielman-and-hooley/
Today:
College Football Playoff ratings coming out on Tuesday.
Maryland almost defeated OSU last year. Won't happen this year.
Browns lose in Denver and there's plenty to talk about off the field:
...2019-11-041h 06Jazzi Geoff's Musical EmporiumEpisode 4Episode 4 - The Emporium brings you the music of David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Brad Paisley, B.B. King, Dan Reed Network, Big Country, Motley Crue, Sean Chambers, Miranda Lambert and Billy Joel.2019-05-1749 min
Faith Community Church - SermonsJoel PentonMarch 12, 20172017-03-1235 min
The Sound of YouThe Sound Of You(th) 016 (Halloween Special)Since I started clubbing, some of my favorite nights out every year have been on Halloween. Something about the holiday brings the best out of every DJ who comes into New York for the weekend. My favorite DJs over the years have known the vibe they needed to create for the crowd and would do it seamlessly. So, I wanted to do a little something similar of my own. I've picked out some of my favorite "dark" tracks from the past 10 years and tried to imagine playing a Halloween warehouse party. Be prepared, this is not for the faint of...2015-10-3100 min
Come and See: Sermons from St. Andrew's Anglican ChurchTrinity Sunday - Joel PentonA special ministry update by Joel Penton to St. Andrew's parish2012-06-0316 min
Come and See: Sermons from St. Andrew's Anglican ChurchTrinity Sunday - Joel PentonA special ministry update by Joel Penton to St. Andrew's parish2012-06-0300 minCome and See: Sermons from St. Andrew's Anglican ChurchFishing for PeopleJoel Penton, former defensive end standout for Ohio State and Van Wert, OH native is our guest speaker this morning. Lectionary texts for the third Sunday of Advent are Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11. This morning Joel talks about his commitment to fish for people and how that led him to the Fellowship for Christian Athletes and his current ministry. Come and see what Joel has to say!2010-12-1200 minCome and See: Sermons from St. Andrew's Anglican ChurchFishing for PeopleJoel Penton, former defensive end standout for Ohio State and Van Wert, OH native is our guest speaker this morning. Lectionary texts for the third Sunday of Advent are Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11. This morning Joel talks about his commitment to fish for people and how that led him to the Fellowship for Christian Athletes and his current ministry. Come and see what Joel has to say!2010-12-1247 min