Making the Leap

About Making the Leap

Making The Leap is a weekly podcast hosted by Christine and Chris Stigall. The Stigalls recently made the leap to Christian education, pulling their daughter out of a public school and sending her to a private Christian school. The Stigalls want to empower other families to choose the school that’s best for them and break free from the status quo. They speak with society experts, educators, legislators, psychologists, and other parents to uncover the hidden truths in education and lay the groundwork for change. Learn more at MakingTheLeapPodcast.com (https://makingtheleap.buzzsprout.com/). This podcast is produced by the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation (http://herzogfoundation.com/).

Publisher

Herzog Foundation

Category

kids & family · kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Apr 2022

Latest episode

14 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

156 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Mar 2025

   The Final Leap: Wrapping Up 3 Years Of Making The Leap

   After three years and over 150 episodes, we’re saying goodbye to Making The Leap. In this final episode, we reflect on our journey, the lessons we’ve learned, and the incredible community that has joined us along the way. From the early days of discovering Christian education to the many inspiring guests we've had, this podcast has been a life-changing experience. While this chapter ends, the mission of supporting parents and Christian educators continues. Thank you for being a part of this j...

2. 

   7 Mar 2025

   LIVE From NRB 2025 - Part 2

   In this episode of Making The Leap, we’re back with Part 2 from the NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) Convention in Dallas, Texas! Join us for conversations with inspiring guests who are shaping the future of faith-based education and digital outreach. First, we talk with Abby Sexton from Christians Engaged to discuss her personal journey through homeschool, private school, and public education — and how her faith grew through it all. Abby also shares how Christians Engaged is equipping ...

3. 

   28 Feb 2025

   LIVE From NRB 2025 - Part 1

   Join us for a special episode of Making The Leap, recorded live from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention! We had the incredible opportunity to speak with inspiring leaders, content creators, and change-makers in Christian media. From discussing the impact of faith-driven education and parental rights to media innovation and cultural shifts, this episode is packed with insightful conversations. Special guests include Moms for America’s Debbie Kraulidis on the power of engaged mother...

Who has been a guest on Making the Leap

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• an undercover journalist
• a brand new member of Congress
• a past guest of Making the Leap
• Pete Hegseth

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

228,984

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

153 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

45 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 88 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

94

YouTube

86

Engagement

92