This episode was originally released in 2024 as part of Season 4 of Cultivate. Season 6 will launch in October with all new episodes. During the summer and in between seasons, we invite you to enjoy some "re-runs" of past episodes you may have missed!

Ty Fischer talks with Pastor Robert Godfrey (Zeltenreich Reformed Church) and his wife Catherine about how we as Christian parents can cultivate our children's prayer and devotional lives by fostering a culture of family prayer and devotions in our home.

The conversation touches on not only practical tips for parents to get on the right track, but also precious spiritual truths and encouragement no matter what age our children are - that we have a loving, altogether wonderful heavenly Father who is a good God, worthy of worship, and who inclines his ear to his children when they come to him in prayer.

"If you let me get through this war, I am going to find you when I'm grown up. And I am going to love you, and I am going to tell everybody about how terrific you are. You just wait."

Those are the words of a 10-year-old Eleanor, huddled in a basement during one of the many bomb raids she survived in Nazi Germany, to her "invisible, wonderful friend" - before she knew his true name and nature as her God and Savior.

Now at 91, Eleanor Isaacson's life has truly been a testament to how "terrific" God is. She made good on her promise, and has blessed many people and groups around the world with her testimony, which she has shared with Veritas students who study WWII on multiple occasions.

This is our season finale episode, and you don't want to miss the chance to hear Eleanor's incredible, at times heartrending, but ultimately inspiring story of faith, resilience, forgiveness, and hope.

This season of Cultivate has been sponsored by Hershey Financial Advisors, a wealth management firm located on North Pointe Blvd. in Lancaster, leading people to make better financial decisions, and empowering them to fulfill a vision beyond themselves.

Summer's right around the corner, so for those of you who are already compiling your summer reading list for those beach or mountain vacations, we've got some great recommendations for you!

In case you haven't noticed, we read a lot here at Veritas. And we don't read just any old drivel. Our students and teachers dive headfirst into the Great Books of the Western world.

So, this group of seniors has an eclectic, thought-provoking (maybe even life-changing? Is that too much?) list of favorite books, presented in a fun discussion around the table with our host and Head of School Mr. Fischer. Listen in for some titles that will challenge and inspire you - mostly from our collection of Omnibus books these students have read in their Veritas 7th-12th grade journey.

The Great Books curriculum is part of what makes a classical Christian education so special. By developing a student's taste and appreciation for deeper words and works - and by training the muscles of their minds to read and interpret difficult texts - we're in a way preparing them for a richer, fuller life - just the type of abundant life that Christ has called them to.

This season of Cultivate is sponsored by Hershey Financial Advisers, a wealth management firm located on North Pointe Blvd. in Lancaster, PA, leading people to make better financial decisions and empowering them to fulfill a vision beyond themselves.