Homeschool, Public, or Private...How Do I Choose?
About this episode
Scarlet Hiltibidal discusses how to make educational decisions for children while emphasizing the importance of pointing them to Jesus.
How do you know you're making the right decision for your kids? Whether you're homeschooling, choosing private school, considering public school, or simply wondering if you're getting this whole parenting thing right, the pressure can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Scarlet Hiltibidal reminds us that while parenting comes with countless decisions, our greatest calling isn't to engineer the perfect childhood—it's to faithfully point our children to Jesus. Through biblical encouragement and practical wisdom, Scarlet shares how Scripture shapes our approach to discipleship at home, why prayer and wise counsel matter, and how resting in God's sovereignty frees us from the burden of believing everything depends on us. In this episode, you'll hear: What the Bible says about discipling our children in everyday life. Why God's Word should be woven into the rhythms of your home. How to seek wisdom through prayer, Scripture, and godly counsel when making educational decisions. The freedom that comes from remembering you are called to point your children to Jesus—not save them. How trusting God's sovereignty brings peace in every parenting season. Key Scriptures Proverbs 3:5–6…
People in this episode
Host: Scarlet Hiltibidal
Topics covered
- homeschooling
- public school
- private school
- parenting decisions
- discipleship
- faith
- God's sovereignty
Keywords
- homeschool
- public school
- private school
- parenting
- discipleship
- prayer
- God's sovereignty
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Proverbs 3:5–6, Deuteronomy 6
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