How the Daughter of a Focus on the Family Executive Came Out as Gay

God has given me beauty for ashes and is continuing to be true to His promise and make all things new and beautiful in His time.

Hurts Me More Than You: Kendra’s Story

“At least I’m not a spoiled brat, right?”

Failing to Understand the Dynamics of Abuse: Focus on the Family on Adrian Peterson and Corporal Punishment

“Most of the arguments in favor of corporal punishments are the same arguments used by child abusers to justify their abuse.”

Making My Own Way: Matthew’s Story, Part Two

“I witnessed first-hand the despair and hopelessness of many disillusioned homeschooling parents. These are people who, by and large, poured their hearts into raising Godly men and women. Seeing this convinced me that it’s best to adopt a “live and let live” parenting model and to love your children unconditionally!”

Making My Own Way: Matthew’s Story, Part One

“Our congregation started to get heavily involved in the Pro-Life cause and, in particular, Operation Rescue. We became very active in pickets and protests and even started sitting in front of abortion clinics. For a 10-year-old kid, the scene at these early protests and sit-ins leaves a real impression.”

Home Education Ideologies and Literature

This is the first in a series of reviews of academic literature regarding the modern homeschooling phenomena in America. The goal is to provide a sociological framework for discussing the diversity and homogeneity of the various branches of the homeschooling movement.