Episode 83 - Can Kids Freely Express Their Faith in Public School?

Does your child go to public school? If so, are you familiar with HOW their faith can be part of their school day? With phrases like “separation of church and state” constantly surfacing as a hot topic, it can be confusing to know what is truth and what is misconception. 

In this episode, we want to kindly educate you so that your children can feel comfortable expressing their faith in public school.

Ready to hear how our kids are free to exercise their religion before, during and after school? Let’s go! 

LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide. 

Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.”

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

 

Resources for you:

Our Blog: Navigating Faith in Public Schools

Episode #11,  Religious Freedom in our Public Schools w/Matt Sharp

Alliance Defending Freedom Website

Constitutionally protected prayer

An example of our kids’ right to pray during school

Freedom to dance to Christian music in the school talent show

Freedom to give faith based gifts in school (and here)

Colossians 3:17 ESV

 

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