What if your church could open a school in six weeks? What if the barrier to reclaiming Christian education in your community was lower than you ever imagined? That's exactly the message David Hazell — founder of the beloved homeschool curriculum My Father's World and the growing ministry Discipleship Academies — brought to a recent episode of Wise and Otherwise with host Dalena Wallace. What unfolded was one of the most practical, passionate, and Spirit-filled conversations

Over the past decade—accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic—microschools have emerged as one of the most significant innovations in modern education. These small, flexible learning environments are redefining what school can look like, offering a personalized, student-centered alternative to traditional systems. What was once considered a niche model is now a rapidly growing movement reshaping education across the United States. A Growing National Movement Microschools

In today’s educational landscape, families and educators are increasingly searching for approaches that do more than deliver information. They are seeking an education that shapes character, strengthens faith, and cultivates a lifelong love of learning. This desire has led many to explore curriculum options that integrate strong academics with a biblical worldview. One such curriculum that consistently stands out is My Father’s World . My Father’s World offers a unique and

“You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” - Deuteronomy 6:7 This verse comes on the heels of Moses pronouncing the greatest commandment: to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” So what does Deuteronomy 6:7 really mean for believers? The verse is essentially saying every waking moment of th

I was recently studying a section of Scripture in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20. In this retelling of history, Jehoshaphat is told that a great multitude is about to wage war on Judah. Jehoshaphat’s first response is not to sharpen the swords; his first response is to pray to the Lord. After he prays, the Lord responds by telling him that they should not be afraid and that the Lord will win the battle for them. So, in obedience, Jehoshaphat leads his men to the battle,

Watch and share this powerful movie found here: https://rumble.com/v74nn4y-educated-for-liberty-restoring-biblical-education.html President Ronald Reagan insightfully said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in

Have you heard stories about the public schools and thought, “this is not okay? Those are children, not robots and guinea pigs. Children are supposed to go to school to learn, not to just push pencils to bubble in scantrons. Children go to school to be safe, not bullied by other students and adults alike. Children go to school to learn the 3 R’s not to soak in tons of worldly information that doesn’t align with God’s Word!” After 15 years in the public school system, I was at

When Anna Gutscher graduated from homeschool in southeastern Colorado, she felt God leading her to start a microschool instead of pursuing a career in real estate. One year later she was about to launch a school when she was told to wait another year by some of her board members. “It was a crushing situation because I had a building set up, I had bought curriculum and I had students that I had talked to already,” Gutscher told The Lion in an interview. Since her plan had sta

"And he said, 'With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown on the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth, yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes larger than all the garden plants and puts out large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.'” - Mark 4:30-32 Everyone has a worldview that they live by. Our personal worldview comes across when we sp

The difference comes down to focus. A MicroSchool is centered almost entirely on academics. Its primary concern is meeting academic benchmarks, preparing students for future careers, and ensuring they master core subjects. A Discipleship Academy, on the other hand, holds academics and Christian discipleship together in a balanced and intentional way. It recognizes that education is not only about what a child knows but also about who a child is becoming in Christ. Ephesians 2