Why Should Everyone Learn How to Teach? Ep. 123 (Mark Rushdoony)
In episode of 123 of the Out of the Question Podcast, Chalcedon President, Mark Rushdoony, joins Andrea Schwartz for an enlightening look into the neglected but crucial aspects of a good education—especially a Christian education. What’s the best way for children and adults to learn? How does phonics compare to sight reading? Is there a problem with our current grading system? Why is modern education a poor education?
- Mark R. Rushdoony ,
- Andrea G. Schwartz
In episode #123 of the Out of the Question Podcast, Chalcedon President, Mark Rushdoony, joins Andrea Schwartz for an enlightening look into the neglected but crucial aspects of a good education—especially a Christian education. What’s the best way for children and adults to learn? How do phonics compare to sight reading? Is there a problem with current grade system? Why modern education is a poor education.
- Mark R. Rushdoony
Mark R. Rushdoony graduated from Los Angeles Baptist College (now The Master’s College) with a B.A. in history in 1975 and was ordained to the ministry in 1995.
He taught junior and senior high classes in history, Bible, civics and economics at a Christian school in Virginia for three years before joining the staff of Chalcedon in 1978. He was the Director of Chalcedon Christian School for 14 years while teaching full time. He also helped tutor all of his children through high school.
In 1998, he became the President of Chalcedon and Ross House Books, and, more recently another publishing arm, Storehouse Press. Chalcedon and its subsidiaries publish many titles plus CDs, mp3s, and an extensive online archive at www.chalcedon.edu. His biography of his father will be published later this year (2024).
He has written scores of articles for Chalcedon’s publications, both the Chalcedon Report and Faith for all of Life. He was a contributing author to The Great Christian Revolution (1991). He has spoken at numerous conferences and churches in the U.S. and abroad.
Mark Rushdoony has lived in Vallecito, California, since 1978. His wife, Darlene, and he have been married since 1976. His youngest son still resides with him. He has three married children and nine grandchildren.
- Andrea G. Schwartz
Andrea Schwartz is Chalcedon’s family and Christian education advocate, and the author of eight books including: A House for God: Building a Kingdom-Driven Family, The Biblical Trustee Family: Understanding God’s Purpose for Your Household, Empowered: Developing Strong Women for Kingdom Service, Woman of the House: A Mother’s Role in Building a Christian Culture, and The Homeschool Life: Discovering God’s Way to Family-Based Education. She’s also the co-host of the Out of the Question podcast, the Chalcedon podcast, and has an active teaching schedule with women and high schooled students.. She can be reached at [email protected].