Is your child’s education really safe? As parents, we entrust schools with the enormous responsibility of shaping our children’s minds, but what if the very system meant to educate them is actually putting their values, faith, and future at risk? Public schools are failing our children—indoctrinating them with harmful ideologies while stripping away foundational Christian principles. It’s time to ask: Should the church step in to offer a better solution?
In a powerful interview with Lisa Watson, a former ACLU president turned education activist, we uncover the shocking truth about public schools and explore why churches must lead the movement toward educational freedom.
From ACLU President to Education Activist: Lisa Watson’s Story
Lisa’s background is unique, to say the least. “I come from the left,” she explained. For over a decade, she held leadership positions within the ACLU, including the president of her chapter and co-founder of the Racial Justice Task Force. However, Lisa’s life took a dramatic turn after a series of personal revelations and a supernatural encounter that led her to question everything she had once believed.
What began as a challenge to her Christian upbringing in college eventually spiraled into agnosticism and then atheism. It wasn’t until Lisa started researching the evidence for God that she realized the depth of the manipulation and lies she had been exposed to. This turning point led her to embrace faith-based education and advocate for the abolition of public schools.
The Conveyor Belt of Public Schools
One of Lisa’s most memorable analogies during the interview is the idea of public schools being like a conveyor belt, where 50 million students are pushed through a system designed to indoctrinate them with leftist ideologies. Lisa likened this to the famous episode of I Love Lucy, where Lucy and Ethel are overwhelmed by chocolates speeding down a conveyor belt—no matter how hard they try, they can’t keep up.
This analogy reflects Lisa’s belief that the public school system is designed to push students toward socialism, communism, and other ideologies that stand in opposition to Christian values. She argues that it’s time to stop trying to “wrap the chocolates” and instead shut down the conveyor belt altogether by offering Christian alternatives.
Why Teachers are Leaving Public Schools
One of the most startling points Lisa raised during the interview is the fact that many teachers working within the public school system are quietly choosing to send their own children elsewhere. According to data Lisa referenced, while 11% of American parents send their children to private schools, 20% of public school teachers do the same. Even more shocking, in certain districts, that number can be as high as 45%.
“If teachers won’t eat their own cooking,” Lisa joked, “what does that tell you about the food they’re serving?” The reality is that teachers have insider knowledge of the failing system, and many are opting out when it comes to their own children’s education. This leaves Christian parents with a decision to make: should they continue to send their children into a system that even the teachers are abandoning?
The Role of Churches in Education Reform
Throughout the interview, Lisa emphasized the unique position churches are in to offer an alternative to public education. She pointed out that there are 330,000 churches across the U.S.—three times the number of public schools—yet many of these churches sit empty during the week.
“The infrastructure is already there,” Lisa said, urging pastors and church leaders to consider starting schools within their churches. “You can get free or low-cost curriculum online, and you already have the space. All it takes is a few volunteers and a vision.”
Lisa sees educational freedom as a critical issue for Christians. She believes that churches should not only focus on spiritual development but also on rescuing children from a failing system by offering alternatives that align with biblical values. In her words, “If we don’t step up and embrace the marketplace of education, we’ll lose yet another generation.”
Taking Action: How Churches Can Start Their Own Schools
For pastors and church leaders who feel called to take action, Lisa provides practical advice on how to get started. The process doesn’t need to be complicated. Churches can use existing Sunday school rooms or fellowship halls, and the school doesn’t have to operate five days a week. Churches can offer hybrid or part-time models that allow parents more flexibility in their children’s education.
Lisa also mentioned that resources are available to help churches start schools. Organizations like the Herzog Foundation provide free training for those looking to launch private schools. Lisa herself plans to offer microschool coaching, guiding churches step-by-step through the process of setting up schools that serve their communities while generating sustainable revenue.
Why Educational Freedom Matters for the Next Generation
At the heart of Lisa Watson’s message is a plea for Christians to understand the stakes of the education debate. As public schools continue to push leftist ideologies, Christian parents and churches have a choice: remain passive, or take bold steps to offer children an education that aligns with faith and biblical principles.
The school choice movement, which allows parents to direct government funds toward educational options outside of their zip code, is already gaining momentum. With 35 states passing legislation in favor of school choice, churches have an incredible opportunity to provide the solutions that families are seeking.
Conclusion: Will Your Church Lead the Way?
Lisa Watson’s call to action is clear: churches must step up and lead the movement toward educational freedom. The infrastructure exists, the need is urgent, and the opportunity is ripe. By embracing this mission, churches can play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation and offering families a path out of a broken system.
Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or concerned parent, the time to act is now. Will your church be part of the solution?
This blog post was generated from the following episode of the WISE and Otherwise Podcast with Dalena Wallace. Find more at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiseandotherwise
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