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Is Bible education allowed in public schools today?
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- Mar 25, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Faith & Clarity , Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Joel Penton, founder of LifeWise Academy, to explore a growing movement bringing Bible education to public school students during the school day through a unique, Supreme Court–recognized model. Together, they discuss how these programs are launching in communities across the country, how they navigate funding and school partnerships, and the impact they’re having on students’ lives. The conversation also addresses important questions around religious freedom and what it looks like for churches and families to help the next generation engage Scripture in today’s culture. Topics (0:00) Introduction (5:50) Scaling LifeWise nationwide (9:09) How communities start (15:52) Religious freedom for all (18:26) Curriculum and teachers (22:22) Finding movement builders (26:04) Public schools value proposition (30:04) Gospel-centered curriculum (37:00) Starting small and scaling (40:12) Faith calling and wrap up Resources LifeWise Academy Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Danny Wuerffel Ask Us Anything: [email protected] Sign-up for a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribe About Joel Penton Joel Penton is the founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that brings Bible education to public school students during the school day. Before his 15-year career in ministry leadership, Joel was a defensive tackle at Ohio State University, where he received the prestigious Danny Wuerffel Trophy, often called the “Humanitarian Heisman.” He is also an author and public speaker. Joel lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Bethany, and their six children. About Dr. Mark Turman Dr. Mark Turman serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum, where he leads with a passion for equipping believers to navigate today’…