Making The Leap

The Final Leap: Wrapping Up 3 Years Of Making The Leap

After three years and over 150 episodes, we’re saying goodbye to Making The Leap. In this final episode, we reflect on our journey, the lessons we’ve learned, and the inc

LIVE From NRB 2025 - Part 2

In this episode of Making The Leap, we’re back with Part 2 from the NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) Convention in Dallas, Texas! Join us for conversations with insp

LIVE From NRB 2025 - Part 1

Join us for a special episode of Making The Leap, recorded live from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention! We had the incredible opportunity to speak with inspi

The Challenges Of Christian Parenting

In this episode of Making The Leap, we reflect on the journey of Christian parenting, faith, and education. As we navigate challenges with our teenage daughter’s Christia

SPECIAL EDITION 3: Mom To Mom

In this episode of Making the Leap, Christine Stigall sits down with Angela Swain, Christian school mom and professor of music at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary,

Straight From The Lion's Mouth

In this episode of Making the Leap, Chris and Christine Stigall sit down with Josh Mann, managing editor of The Lion, to explore how faith-based journalism is equipping p

Revolutionizing Education: Virtual Reality, School Choice, and the Fight for Reform | Erika Donalds

In this episode of Making the Leap, we sit down with Erika Donalds, founder and chairwoman of Optima Ed, to discuss the groundbreaking innovations reshaping education. Fr

2025 Brings Big Opportunities For Christian Educators

Our annual deep-dive into the core of what the Herzog Foundation is really all about: growing Christian education and helping it thrive.   If you're a Christian scho

Public Schools Hiding "Trans"-actions

Chris and Christine take today's show through some of the headlines in education that caught their eye. A brand new member of Congress stopped by to read to some ele

SPECIAL EDITION 2: Mom To Mom

Chris and Christine profiled the Mackey family back in 2023 who found themselves in very similar circumstances as the Stigalls.  They made a full leap from public educati

Reflecting On 2024: Highlights From Making The Leap Podcast

Join us as we look back on a year of inspiring conversations and thought-provoking moments on Making the Leap. From creating a culture of giving to innovative educational

Is Your Christian School Truly Biblical?

In this episode of Making the Leap, host Chris Stigall sits down with Roger Erdvig, author and director at Summit Ministries, to explore what it means to provide a truly

The Next Secretary of Defense Knows Christian Education

Off the top, Chris and Christine discuss the shocking news of a Wisconsin Christian school shooting this week. How in the world did a Christian school miss a troubled you

Meet The Woman Who Kept Men Out Of Her Women-Only College

Saint Mary's College, an all women's Catholic school not far from the University of Notre Dame is the lone female-only school left in the United States.  19-yea

SPECIAL EDITION: Mom To Mom

We're trying a new feature here at Making the Leap.  The concept is simple.  Now that the Stigalls have "made the leap" to Christian education and have a better unde

The Only Christian School In Town

This episode might reflect one of the biggest "leapers" we've ever featured. Both geographically and in terms of educating her kids. Stephanie Murray was a young mot

The Poison Politics Of Public School

It's no secret the presidential election of 2024 simply broke some people.  But what if it broke one of your kids' school teachers?  The Stigalls react to some

Who Says You Can't Have A Job And Homeschool?

Are you a professional who thinks you don't have the time or resources to make a change in your child's education? One of the most impressive stories we've

Church, School, And Home. How Do Yours Compare?

Have you heard of RenewaNation?  They are an organization near and dear to our hearts.  They share many of the same objectives of our parent organization, The Herzog Foun

These Moms Carry A Big Political Stick

If you're a concerned parent about the state of your community's schools, odds are you've heard of Moms for Liberty. They've played a big roll in the