Answers Academy- A Biblical Worldview School

Renee Hodge earned her BSN from Bob Jones University (BJU) and worked as an RN for five years. She then joined the staff of Answer’s in Genesis in 2004 and worked as the executive assistant to the CEO for 15 years. The Lord gave Renee a passion for Christian education, which led her to found and launch Answers Academy in 2017, a strong, biblical-worldview, apologetic school. Since then, she has obtained an MS degree in educational leadership from BJU. Laura Allnutt is the director of educational curriculum at Answers in Genesis. She is also an adjunct English professor at Trinity Baptist College and formerly taught at Pensacola Christian College, where she earned a BA in English and an MS in English Curriculum and Instruction. She also holds an MFA in writing from Fairfield University. During this episode, Renee and Laura discuss their amazing curriculum that is revolutionizing Christian education. They both share their journey of developing a curriculum that sets a new standard for Christian education, emphasizing a strong biblical worldview and critical thinking skills. Key Highlights: Unraveling the need for depth: Renee reveals the inspiration behind creating the curriculum, addressing the lack of deep, substantial biblical education prevalent in many Bible classes and homeschooling programs today. Defining the unique edge: Learn how the curriculum differentiates itself by focusing on a comprehensive biblical worldview, starting right at Genesis and extending through tailored grades up to 12th grade. Empowering Christian youth: Discover the impact this curriculum has already made, as parents, students, and churches have provided rave reviews about the profound biblical knowledge and maturity it fosters. A look inside the curriculum: Laura walks us through the structured progression from kindergarten to high school, emphasizing chronological learning, critical thinking, and practical application of biblical truths. Integrating life skills and faith: Both guests underscore the importance of integrating rigorous academic content with strong biblical messages, ensuring that students not only learn the text but also confidently live out their faith. Don't miss out! Tune in and discover how Answers in Genesis is paving the way for a brighter, faith-filled future. * * * * * * * * Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! You can find a list of all our episodes here.