Can my child live out their faith in public school? with Kori Pennypacker
32m | Oct 6, 2026For many Christian parents, sending a child to public school can feel intimidating. Questions about faith, culture, religious freedom, and discipleship often create anxiety. In this episode, Steph sits down with Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School and author of Backpack Faith, to discuss practical ways parents can prepare their children to confidently follow Jesus in public school.
Kori shares why parents remain the primary disciplers of their children regardless of where they attend school, how Christian students can legally live out their faith at school, and why building relationships with teachers and administrators matters. She also explains why biblical literacy benefits children far beyond their spiritual lives and offers simple ways families can build everyday discipleship into their routines.
Resources Mentioned
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)
Christian Parenting School Simplified digital download
(with links to school choice series and more!)
Raising Spiritually Strong Kids
Carpool Conversations with WinShape Camps
Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube!
Get your copy of our latest prayer journal Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today!
The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Our Sponsors:
* Check out IXL and use my code ixl.com/TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
