IS THE GOOD AND THE BEAUTIFUL THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR CHRISTIAN FAMILY?|MY THOUGHTS

HEY GUYS!
Much to my reluctance I am making this video. I did not want to make this at all, but I am doing so because so many of you asked me to. I am making this video strictly to let you all know my thoughts and opinions on the religious side of this curriculum and the recent controversy surrounding it. These are my thoughts feelings and opinions, and you are free to have yours.
I am keeping the comments open: however, I will be closely monitoring them, because my channel is not a place of malice, hatred, or arguing! Thanks for watching the longest video ever, I had a lot to say.
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[@thisgatherednest]

Amen 🙌🏻 I’ve been shocked by the controversy surrounding this!

[@Megt0tes]

This Gathered Nest it’s so shocking! I can’t believe in 2018 people are against a curriculum purely because of the creator’s faith. It has nothing to do with truly what is in the curriculum. People are purely upset with Jenny as a person. It’s terrible. Ridiculous!

[@GraceandGrit]

That makes two of us! 😱 super thankful to have you listen to this epically long video! ❤️

[@megan6911]

Right I'm just learning too!!

[@mrsparrish10]

Agree!

[@mandythislovelypath3740]

Hey Angela. I follow you. I think if you knew full history and background on the Mormon church you'd get it. I live in an area 99% Mormon, and it is a cult. Their Jesus is not ours. If you want some resources to read yourself, I can recommend some!

[@CreatingEssence]

Absolutely agree with you! I'm on a Christian Homeschooling Large Family group on Facebook and every time TGATB comes up people say, "Oh, No way. The creator is Mormon. I don't want to support a Mormon business." The second I ask those questions- Do you give your money to Target? Starbucks? Walmart? Disney? Chipotle? Any and all money spent at those businesses and countless more go to people who vehemently disagree with your beliefs yet you support them- People get angry. 'That's different. Those are corporations. It's different.' Nope. It's not at all. They all started as small businesses by people of all beliefs and the money still goes back to thousands, if not millions of people who disagree with their patrons. If a product is good, buy it. It doesn't mean you're agreeing with their beliefs, just that you appreciate a product they create. The insanity over this topic is mind-boggling. And no, I'm not LDS- also "non-denominational," "born-again" Christian. Thanks for having the courage to put it out there.

[@Belovelyava]

Creating Essence excellent point, I KNOW there are accepted “Christian “ curriculum that believe I’m a type of heretic because I’m nondenominational..... I still use their products, I serve a big God, and tools I use won’t stop him....😅

[@GraceandGrit]

Yesssssss mama! Yessss

[@Rachelatday2dayjoys]

🙌🙌🙌

[@anitalokeman3535]

Totally agree!!!

[@OneMamaToAnother]

It's even more ironic because it is a lay church. There are no professional pastors etc. who are getting paid. They also have a massive worldwide humanitarian organization which is accessible to everyone no matter their faith.

[@aplacetonest]

I’m so excited to see this video! I am not LDS but we are choosing to use TGATB for science and high school this upcoming year. If I were to see anything I didn’t agree with religiously, in this curriculum or any other, it’s my job as the parent to use that as a teaching moment with my kids. I don’t know of any curriculum out there where I would agree 100% with everything the creator’s believe. Thanks so much for this video!

[@GraceandGrit]

A Place to Nest Thankyou Becky! Knowing you I think you’ll really enjoy it! Thankyou for chatting with me the other day! 😘

[@MommaSchmoozeReviews]

Exactly!

[@Emmy_B7278]

A Place to Nest exactly!!

[@sandimiller4994]

My hubby and I had this same discussion. No way will we all agree with everything at all times.

[@ProjectHappyHome]

Straight up, as a secular homeschooler, this is why I watch your channel. Because you’re sharing your opinions without imposing them on me. I appreciate your candor and all your helpful videos! Let’s all build community - bridges, not walls! 😘

[@GraceandGrit]

Project Happy Home so happy you feel what I hope to convey! ❤️

[@charlenesayer7345]

I totally stand behind you. As a Good and Beautiful user and non LDS member. I agree with your statements. We have used this curriculum for 2 years and have no thoughts of changing!!

[@simplelivingmama]

Thank you! Very well said! I, too, have been blown away by the way people are getting all up in arms about this curriculum. I started using the free language arts program and shared about it on my blog several months ago, and as a non denominational Christian, I wasn’t aware Jenny was LDS, nor did I find anything in the curriculum that leaned toward any denomination. I had some questions about it, and seriously, this is not the hill to die on. There are so many greater things to worry about!

[@ashleylindsey1829]

Amen Ashlee! I have heard about the controversy. I researched what I wanted to use and picked The Good and The Beautiful for it's #1 strong academics, #2 Charlotte Mason influence (planned for me), and #3 faith-based. My family is strong and solid in our faith so I wasn't concerned about another faith's influence (which there is none!). My kids are learning SO much this year and are catching up beautifully to where they need to be. I couldn't be happier! Thanks for having a backbone- that is why I have followed you for so long girl!!!!

[@diaryofahomeschoolmama9191]

You are so real! I see you as completely genuine and I can’t say the same for some of these other videos on this same topic! Happy I found your channel, good for you for standing up and speaking your opinion.

[@GraceandGrit]

Diary of a Homeschool Mama Thankyou mama! I always say I am transparent to a fault!

[@nancy8424]

Your honest thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated! I’m a Catholic and loving the curriculum. I am also grateful for the people who worked so hard to put it together, and for the opportunity to download for free, which is very generous. I am adding other faith based items to supplement, so my kids can learn what I feel they need to learn in regards to our faith. I hope the negativity doesn’t discourage the company, because we need them to stick around. Blessings 😉

[@GraceandGrit]

Nancy they are so generous!

[@chelsey9320]

Thank you so so much for sharing this! Some people need the reminder to think for themselves and not to feel pressured into certain things they see online!. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[@Tammy_Yeck]

I love your heart in this video. You spoke exactly how I feel about where we draw our lines. As a born again Christian, I made the choice to use TGATB , because I feel the Lord gives us the ability to discern and to take the "good" from it and not just chuck the whole thing. Thank you for sharing.

[@GraceandGrit]

Tammy Yeck I’m with you!

[@jczelusniak777]

I was homeschooled and now I’m homeschooling my kids again after they have been in school for 3 years I love the good and the beautiful I have a special needs child and this has been amazing for my child I also live in Miami where my kids are exposed to everything here there is no bubble here lol. I am also nondenominational Christian I love your Chanel. I actually enjoy telling other homeschool moms that the curriculum is from a LDS lady just so I can see their face lol. I was so scared when I saw the title of this video because I was so excited about this curriculum and I was so scared that something was actually wrong with it my heart dropped but I’m glad you still enjoy it.

[@lesliehoward887]

Thanks for posting this, loved it. curriculum that brings you and your children closer to God that relationship can flourish. Enough said. We used it last year and will use it this year, it created nothing but good for our family.

[@kovelykids3873]

We are a non-denominational Christian family and have been so blessed by TGTB curriculum. There will always be haters because this world is broken. Be encouraged, you have blessed many Mommas!

[@thisrothtribe3780]

Love your new bedspread! I see both sides of this discussion regard TGATB curriculum. It doesn’t have doctrine in the lessons from the stuff I’ve had, but I do see the “where my money is going” side. At the same time, I borrow library books and informational materials from authors whom I don’t know their faiths, personally. I’m still praying through this one. ❤️

[@LittleOwlHomeschool]

Great video. I’m not LDS but I have friends who are like my family that are. I’m well versed in the religion for a non member and it boggles my mind why people are so hung up on Jenny being LDS. As all have said and the curriculum shows there is no LDS in the curriculum. She gives supplements for free to LDS members that do want the tie in. What other curriculum does that? Thankful for people like you who see the company for what it is and not discriminate against it. 🙌🏻 *We’re using History, Science and LA from TGTB!!!

[@Belovelyava]

Kelsey B Amen girl, I wrote earlier Christians should be inspired by the level of commitment I see in LDS community, they truly love God and one another. No I’m not LDS, yes there are some aspects of the religion that don’t jive with me, but I can say that of EVERY denominational sect, lol, including the church I actually attend.

[@Rachelatday2dayjoys]

💜 I’m so glad you called!! ☎️ It was so great to hear from you friend!! 💕 and I’m so happy you found a curriculum you are loving!! 🙌

[@GraceandGrit]

xoxo

[@inspiredbyanangel]

Literally the most perfect video!!! You couldn’t have worded this better. Love that you never come across ‘better than others’. Thanks for all of your videos.

[@BeccaSanborn]

Thank you for this video! I found you by searching KZbin for TGATB reviews. When I was searching google another video came up about why a particular Christian mama had stopped using the curriculum and I watched her video as well. You made some great points and I appreciate you taking the time to put this video out there for mamas like me who are trying to make this decision. My husband and I are excited to get our nearly 4 year old the preschool curriculum!

[@jessicasmith7980]

We recently started using TGTB (because I couldn't wait til fall) and we LOVE it!!! Only six lessons into History 1, but I've read through the curriculum and couldn't be happier! Our almost 8 year old never cared about history, but now she asks to do her lessons! Your excitement about TGTB was contagious. I hopped online, researched, and ordered as soon as I could. Amazing doesn't begin to cover it. I was struggling to find something until you shared with us. For that, I thank you. 💕

[@GraceandGrit]

we've had similar experiences so far!

[@stephhughes3967]

Love your channel! I bought the Safety Unit and love it!! Yep, no hidden message - literally about smart safety issues for kids. Keep doing what you are doing - your channel is fantastic!! The spine of my curriculum is... *gasp*... different from yours and.... *gasp... it’s ok! 😂 You have great tips and I appreciate your honesty about everything! 💕

[@GraceandGrit]

Steph Hughes haha gasping for air* how could you?!

[@kristinamin7533]

This video means a lot really. I agree with EVERYTHING you are saying. I grew with many LDS friends and they are GREAT people! I love the fact that TG&TB has the free samples that I can READ it all. I am mostly secular but I don’t mind positivity and beauty....thank you for this. It has really helped.

[@aace2586]

I'm LDS, and I just wanted to say thank you for this. It's hard to be so discriminated against in the homeschooling community. It was one of the most surprising things to be about about homeschooling, to be quite honest. So thank you for having the courage to say what you think is right in spite of the backlash you've dealt with. I hope with time the Christian world will stop looking at members of the LDS faith through a lens of fear and prejudice, and realize that we are just people trying our best to follow Christ.

[@jenniferjones6228]

Thank you for sharing your heart! It was very well said and I personally love hearing your thoughts on everything you do. You are very helpful and inspiring - just like any woman would want in a friend!

[@cynthiadeweese4116]

I really feel like a lot of the "controversy" regarding TGTB is just a general prejudice against the Mormon community. I hope it passes quickly because it's a GREAT curriculum and Jenny has been so generous with those of us using it!

[@GraceandGrit]

seems that way, I am not on board with anyone being targeted for what they believe

[@lizkt]

Yes!! There was censorship for similar reasons in Germany once upon a time. We must always remember to be kind, Christlike, and respectful to everyone. And never target any group of people!!

[@AtHomeWithJill]

Love you! Keep doing you!!! I read the website obsessively before I bought tg&tb curriculum and I knew full well that she was LDS. But I just wanted it so bad so I prayed and prayed and prayed. And we are absolutely loving it!!! I appreciate you making this video!!! 💗💗💗 see you later girlfriend 😉☕️

[@GraceandGrit]

Mama Of A Tiny Army cheers ☕️

[@Amommyslifevlog]

I am new to your channel and just the way you explained your feelings and what your channel is about and I subbed right away. You have such a good heart and it was like listening to one of my girlfriends chatting.

[@GraceandGrit]

welcome, thank you for chatting with me!

[@lydiaheykoop1522]

Thank you so much for this. Super informative and helpful!! I was not aware that much of the curriculum was available on their website. I will have to check them out. Thanks again!

[@oneatatime8677]

There is so much I could say about this. First I have been out of touch while traveling with my family this month. When I reconnect I find people leaving this curriculum because of who made it not what is in it. I was concerned then I see what you have to say on the topic. It is a hard thing to address as it can be so emotional. You covered it very well. All I can add is thank you for standing up and in some way being counted. I also have a KZbin channel and it boggles my brain when I hear people being called influencer. My channel is small but it is just a place to share, celebrate and be positive. Again thank you.

[@sahmofboys]

I am a (Catholic) Christian and just wanted to thank you for your kind, inclusive attitude.

[@GraceandGrit]

thankyou for your kind comment!

[@ada5229]

i did see those other videos and was wondering what you thought! since we are about to start using the same material. I really cant believe the very strong opinions that people have about this. All i know is that the work looks beautiful and and very well thought out and planned and im super excited to start using it i feel like it will be so helpful for my children! good luck in your new school year i love your videos and i really love that you clearly put alot of thought into making your videos kind and helpful without being false i think that your honesty and truth really shines through!

[@faithandbulletjournals]

I absolutely love you and your channel!!! I have received so much helpful and informative information through you!! I am sooo happy that I found your channel because it has really helped me so much!! Thank you for doing what you do and for sharing with us what you believe in and love! Xoxo 💗

[@ashlynn3645]

I was turned on to tg&tb by you Ashlee, but I also did my own research b4 I bought it. I knew that Jenny was LDS b4 I bought it. I am not LDS nor do I agree with the belief, but I still liked the curriculum and didn't notice any sneaky religious notes in the curriculum as of yet. That being said i will continue to closely monitor and just simply not teach that part. Easy peasy!

[@GraceandGrit]

Ash Lynn simple! Hope you have a great year!

[@Belovelyava]

Ash Lynn Well said, let’s remember the alternative; I wonder if people were this interested when their kids are/ were in regular school!? What are folks incapable of teaching around certain books, stories, and so on...

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

your heart is so pure and you are a beautiful representation for the Christian community and, a wonderful example of what a true disciple of Christ looks like. so happy we met here :) loved this video.

[@GraceandGrit]

MonsonSchoolhouse Thankyou friend, always inspired by you!

[@HeatherTorresTV]

I completely agree! :)

[@angiesteuck]

MonsonSchoolhouse I love your videos on utube! Especially the day in the life ones. My son always wants to watch the one with the puppy in it. Haha He thinks your daughter's puppy is so cute! :)

[@tracyfrost1398]

Thank you for the video. Homeschool curriculum is very personal for what works for your family. I love to hear about different curriculum, but at the end of the day, it is what works best for my children. I have always felt that you are an open honest person who also chooses what is best for your family. Homeschool allows us to make these decisions and no one should be criticized for choosing what is best for their family.

[@adriannabaker2079]

thank you for video and I will be using the th&th this year. I saw some videos of people stopping using it but I feel like this is what we need this year. your videos are amazing and a new subscriber now

[@jennierae67]

Thank you so much for posting this :) We are not mormon and we LOVE TGTB curriculum. We are starting our 2nd year using the LA, Science, handwriting and history and I have not seen anything that is specifically LDS. It really is non-denominational. This curriculum has been a true blessing to our homeschool!

[@saramireau6240]

YES girl! Thank you for having the courage to step up and share YOUR thoughts. I agree with you 100%. I feel like people just try to find controversy in just about anything these days!

[@kaseyhulton3185]

I really liked your channel before this video and now I totally LOVE IT!!! I do not have the same beliefs as you but I still really like your choice of curriculum, and if I didnt I just wouldnt use it. I absolutely love this video and would love to give you a huge hug!! You go mama!!

[@GraceandGrit]

awe thankyou! i could use a hug!

[@twine7655]

Right on! Nicely said. Many are overly offended now days and almost appear shocked when someone doesn't believe or have the same convictions as themselves. I think sometimes people think if they say something loud enough and enough times others might change their mind, choices, even religion. That's not how it works obviously. We are looking forward to trying TGTB this year for the first time. Yes, I've done my due diligence and prayerfully considered our choices :)

[@MrsFarrington]

I'm so excited to have found your channel! My husband and I have recently made the decision to begin homeschooling our 4 year old (we also have a 5 month old :) ) and it's been helpful to explore KZbin for videos from other families sharing their experience and thoughts on homeschool curriculum. I am just beginning the process of finding the curriculum that will be right for us to begin in the fall and am really excited by what I see from the Good and the Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this video

[@therusticroad]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, for this video!!! I've watched several negative videos recently on why so-and-so isn't using TG&TB, and it was so disheartening to see them slam this amazing curriculum because they disagree with something that's not even in the curriculum. I've used lots of curriculum over the past 13 years that I've not agreed with every belief of the author, but found the curriculum to meet our needs and be something beneficial to our homeschool. One video touted that because of their platform people look to this person to lead them and they couldn't keep using TG&TB because of Jenny's being LDS, and even though nothing was in the curriculum and it was working great for their kids, they were switching. Not only that but then made a video slamming TG&TB. It was very sad to see. As Christians we should be promoting things that bring out the good and beautiful, teach kids to be discerning, teach concepts well, make a homeschool mom's life easier, and point our kids to God....all of which this curriculum does. THANK you Ashley, for speaking your heart on this topic, and speaking up for a really great curriculum! Love your video!! 😊

[@angiesteuck]

Thank you for this video! Thank you for being so professional about it. I agree with you. I chose the Good and the Beautiful because I watched your video. However, before I went and purchased the curriculum for myself I actually watched other utube videos and then read reviews AND I also talked to my husband about it and we downloaded it and looked it over! I am so excited to dive in! I think we need more people like you in this world! Like you said it is YOUR opinion. Keep doing what you are doing! I love your videos and I love how your not afraid to talk about praying and Jesus. I am nondenominational too! Keep up the great work! Your doing an amazing job raising those beautiful little ones!

[@GraceandGrit]

thankyou so very much, I'm trying my hardest!

[@lisag.5337]

AMEN Sister! I appreciate your opinion, I take the information you share with us and do my own research to see if it would work good for my own family. I think those that are giving you a hard time should maybe expand their mind and do their own research! Let's just Love and respect one another people.

[@gabriellemanier2223]

Thank you for this video! I am a follower of Jesus Christ and I'm LDS 😊😇 I am a stay at home wife and have a baby girl on the way! We plan to homeschool & your videos have helped me soo much!! God bless you sister. I love your personality and messages you share with us. :)

[@ACommonLife]

Well said, Ashlee. I, especially, like what you said about about how there is no perfect curriculum. We've definitely had to skip over sections or explain them to our children based on our belief system. It is sad, to me, that this has become such a huge controversy in the homeschool community.

[@GraceandGrit]

A Common Life very sad indeed

[@bethanykmyers]

🙌🏼🙌🏼 This is such an awesome video!!! Thanks for your honesty and candor! I had already come to the same conclusion as you, so it’s really nice to see you stick to your guns and stand behind your choices! We have a saying in our house, “If it’s good, it’s from God!” ❤️ I’m so glad to have found a curriculum that can help me share and celebrate the good gifts that God has given us with my kiddos!

[@jaimiekight]

Bethany Myers yessss!

[@Belovelyava]

Bethany Myers FYI, I will be stealing your cool saying, in return here’s one for you.” Is it better to be right, or righteous?” Stops many fights...

[@GraceandGrit]

Bethany Myers I love that saying!

[@mrs.simmons5745]

So much truth!!! Thank you, Ashlee for opening up with your thoughts.

[@amandaspencer4686]

I want to thank you so very much for this video. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day and we are starting homeschool this year with my little one. We joined a Christian homeschooling community that I am so excited about. It was recommended to me by my community director that we look into using TG&TB for the other portions of curriculum that we would need to get because it was written by someone of my faith. As I was looking into it and watching videos of how it was implemented and what people thought of the curriculum I found a lot of criticism towards Jenny and the materials because she is a member of my church, people not wanting to purchase from her or not wanting to appear to be associated with her because of her faith. I started to feel a pit in my stomach and a tremendous fear, as we had not met all the moms in our Christian homeschool group, that we might not be well received by some, that maybe it was more common for Christians to not want to associate with us than I had thought. I want to thank you for helping me to feel a reassurance that we will be just fine. Even if not everyone is ok with us I received a greater trust and confidence that as we love others I know we will find others that love us too. I know this video was an answer to my prayers. Thank you for YOUR defending love and support. I so appreciate it!

[@lovelysweetivy]

I adore your channel, and I found TGATB through another blog, it was nice to hear your opinions. Its personal preference just as you stated. It is so horribly sad that we live in a society now where EVERYTHING is controversial and causes and uproar. I'm so sick and tired of it. I hope you don't change a thing.

[@GraceandGrit]

Ivette Camere I’m pretty tired myself

[@langanle]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I saw the "controversial video" and it made my jaw hit the floor. I love your channel and how you represent YOUR opinions and YOUR family. I can say that for MY family you have brought TGTB to my attention and we felt led to use it this year because of the exposure on your channel but I by no means felt that I was influenced. God bless you and your wonderful family! I always look forward to your videos and posts on instagram!!!!

[@bethwilbanks1263]

Wow. The fact that you even had to address these issues just makes me shake my head. Thank you for always speaking your mind and being transparent, yet still being mindful of others' feelings. I am not LDS either, I knew that Jenny is before I purchased, yet that didn't deter me after reviewing the curriculum. It's beautifully written and teaches Christian values I want my child to be learning...that ARE NOT taught in public school. I'm with you...this whole "issue" and controversy with TGATB just boggles my mind. I'm here to stay. lol I look forward to all your videos and feel like I have a friend in the homeschooling community. ❤️

[@GraceandGrit]

Beth Wilbanks ❤️❤️❤️

[@OurHOMEschoolPlan]

It’s been awhile, so I wanted to watch this again. And let me just say, your biceps were totally flexing and looking pumped up when you were getting fiery!! 😜 did anybody else comment on that???

[@beingb.7361]

You have a new subscriber!!! Just started watching these videos and of the four I've watched you are the most refreshing. Loving the humble vibe.

[@BeautifullyBlissfulButterfly]

We are devoted, sold out, fully dedicated followers of Christ Jesus who would be categorized as non denominational Christians. That said... we have prayed to the Lord about what curriculum to use and the Holy Spirit led us to The Good and The Beautiful! And we LOVE the enriching material from TGAB!!! It has been a God-send for sure, and our family couldn't be more grateful to have such treasures to teach. Plus, they're full of such good morals & values! We do not link ourselves up with mormon theology, as there is none of that in there from what we found. Simply enough, we just adore the curriculum. :)

[@GraceandGrit]

so so so happy to hear from you!

[@mae-linghuertas9855]

I'm new to homeschooling altogether and feel truly blessed to have found your channel, you have no idea! I definitely don't want to copy or do what anybody does on KZbin but I feel inspired by you. Your are an amazing mom. A super Mom in my book. Staying prayed up in my own homeschool journey. It's not an easy nor does it have to be so complicated, with God's help it's all possible. Thanks so much for sharing and for keeping it positive. We all need to practice being more positive humans Christians or not. 💖

[@MuchFaith22]

This is the 2nd video I've seen that comes from this same stance, that you've looked through every page and there's nothing that you saw that would go against your christian faith. Thank you for posting this! I've not seen this in person yet, just quick look throughs so far of the free portions (and I will be going through it more before using it for the kids, just as you both have suggested), but with all the drama about it, it made me leery...because of these 2 videos, I have decided to go ahead and use it for the LA for my 4 kids next year, which helps us immensely with it being free!

[@GraceandGrit]

Ashli Lewis you’re the reason I made it. So many feeling like you, which isn’t fair to this amazing company!

[@tayabachman887]

Thank you for doing what you do! You have been a huge inspiration to me. Both for fitness and as a new homeschool mom. I appreciate the information from your videos more than you know. Truly life changing for me!

[@GraceandGrit]

taya bachman means so much! Truly! You are the reason I do this!

[@meyersmedley]

If I could like this video a million times over I would. I had no idea there was even controversy until earlier today when a video popped up bashing the curriculum. I was in shock bc everything I’ve researched about it I have just loved! I’m a Christian mom as well and I am over the moon about starting this with my kids. Every single word you spoke in this video was spot on! Amen. Amen. Amen. 🙌🏻

[@t2iffany]

Girl you are amazing! Love this video and your family. Thanks for sharing your life with us!! That new bedding is beautiful, like the change.

[@Windylou06]

AMEN Sister!!! Thank you!

[@rseagulls100]

Thank you for this video! Thoroughly enjoyed watching it. You said this very well. Have a great week!

[@GraceandGrit]

Rosie S. You too!

[@barbarayalch53]

Hard video but you are right you are doing what is your choice. And I love how you say if you dont like lesson "Just turn the page". Exactly how I feel and I use an assortment of different curriculum but its my choice, my opinion. All we can do is what we feel is right for our own families and thats it without judgement on others. As you said just dont use it or buy it. You need do your own research and do whats right for your family. Love your videos always inspiring from such a strong woman

[@GraceandGrit]

Barbara Yalch Thankyou for your kind words! ❤️

[@Lynnaraye]

Thank you for sharing this. I wondered this myself if there is questionable content in TGB curriculum. I love how transparent that they are and offering their content for free for anyone to see. That is really impressive and I was unaware of this. I'll defiantly be looking into this curriculum . Thank you for sharing your honest opinion Ashlee

[@IncomeSchool]

I’m a Mormon. I was SHOCKED this week to see the home school mom/KZbinr this week who dumped this curriculum NOT because of the course content, but because she didn’t like the religion of the person who created it. Ash, I was SOOOO happy to see your kind and non-judgmental video here. Thank you! So everyone knows, Mormons are Christian! We believe Jesus Christ is the savior of the world and it is only through his grace that we can be saved. I read the Bible daily like most Mormons. Yes, we have some doctrinal beliefs hat are different than other religions. ALL religions have some differences! To see others who take our belief in Christ and hate us enough to not even read a book to our kids because we are Mormon is so tragic! What is so disgusting about our belief in Christ that we need to be treated this way? Anyway, thank you for your EXCELLENT response video here. Subscriber for life!

[@GraceandGrit]

its ridiculous to put it mildly! thank you for your comment!!!

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

I'm sorry on behalf of all those who aren't LDS, that people are uneducated about LDS and in their ignorance have persecuted you so harshly. In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 it clearly tell us to be united in Christ. You would think fellow believer would come together in Christ, but Satan loves to divide. Again I'm truly sorry about all this.

[@ziamoon3934]

Chiming in here... Love your channel, and I love your content. I homeschool my 5 kids and I have choosen completely different curriculum then your family: however I still like to watch hs videos because I am always learning. Your disclaimer is sweet. Viewers can learn to think for themselves. I am a Waldorf homeschooler. None of these pertain to my choices but I still watch. I dont feel persuaded. Keep up your awesomeness!!!

[@GraceandGrit]

Zia Moon Thankyou! ❤️

[@creeksidemama5207]

Loved how you handled this topic. The reason many of us choose to homeschool is to have some control over the content that is taught to our children. There have been many times over the years where either I felt a topic was introduced too early or wasn't appropriate and I have simply skipped it or turned it into a teachable moment. You are going to find these types of situations regardless of the curriculum you are using. The choice to homeschool is a personal one and we need to respect how we choose to homeschool our children and focus on supporting one another as we endeavor to teach our children to be life long learners.

[@benkennard4171]

Yes, yes, yes, yes, and YES! This video makes me love you even more. I am new to the homeschooling community and I was shocked at the ridiculous pettiness not just about this issue but about so many other "homeschool" issues. I just stopped working full time and I keep asking myself, "Is this what happens when women stop working? They don't have anything better to do?" Thank you for being a voice of reason.

[@GraceandGrit]

I can't speak for them, but i def have plenty to do lol

[@rrichards1210]

Thanks for this video. It was worth while doing. One clarification is that not all the curriculum is available for free online, just a couple of levels of LA, not science or history. I have used 1 level of LA, using history now and have used several science units. I haven't noticed any doctrinal influencing material. But something small in history one day made me think 'that was a political statement'. As you stated we all need to think things through and decide for ourselves, no matter who or what company makes the curriculum.

[@homeschoollifewithshabbych6546]

I could understand the controversy IF it was geared to LDS only. But it isnt. I LOVE rod and staff. It is written by Menonites. I do not share their beliefs, but that hasn't caused me to throw out the good content.

[@GraceandGrit]

Homeschool life with Shabby Chick wonderful point

[@homeschoollifewithshabbych6546]

Grace and Grit but like you said, going to their page, it is made known. Nothing is hidden. It didn't turn me off from their curriculum. I may use it in the future.

[@XxXshonastarXxX]

R&S is an awesome curriculum. The English course us very thorough.

[@Judys7isHeaven]

Wow! Great point!!

[@caryndavis8464]

Thank you for addressing this and doing it in such a graceful way with truth, love, and honesty.

[@jpalms7163]

I recently ordered the primer for my son and felt sooo good about finding TG&TB and using it long term, I’m relieved to hear it is consistent at all levels... I too have called all my girlfriends sharing my soon to be homeschooling mom adventures in major Mom excitement. Your video was brave you go girl! 😜

[@GraceandGrit]

Jessica Thankyou! 😘

[@ThisEnchantedHour]

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I think people are focusing on all the wrong things with this curriculum. You’re not going to find another curriculum that’s as comprehensive and thorough while still being as inexpensive as TGTB. And I have no reason to defend them bc we’ve only used the PreK stuff so far, but I looked over every inch of the free levels and there’s nothing in them that’s cause for this much alarm. I appreciate Jenny Phillips and her heart behind providing curriculum that seeks to foster love and kindness in our kids. ❤️

[@GraceandGrit]

Little Paper Crown I am thankful for all of her hard work!

[@IncomeSchool]

Thumbs up from me! I'm a Mormon (same religion as the creator of The Good and the Beautiful) and it amazes me how many fellow Christians are so eager to judge and attack us for our beliefs. We believe that Jesus Christ is the savior of the world and we cannot be saved without his grace--just like any other Christian believes. As with ALL Christians, we have doctrinal differences in our beliefs, but we all have Christ in common. We study the same Bible as you and want to be good, kind people--just like you. It's time for the world to stop hating each other for our religious beliefs. Remember LOVE THY NEIGHBOR? I don't live my life as the Amish, but I appreciate their devotion to their beliefs and recognize them as fellow believers. I don't recognize Saturday as the day of worship and rest, but I still appreciate the love for Christ the Seventh Day Adventists show. Catholics don't use birth control, but I recognize them as fellow Christians. We are all on the same team. I'm not saying differences between religious doctrinal differences don't matter, but I AM saying that we need to show brotherly/sisterly love for our fellow believers.

[@gabyrios1024]

Because of your first review on the good and the beautiful science curriculum I looked into it and feel in love with their language arts program and it has been such a blessing. I am a Seventh Day Adventist and have had no problems with any religious teachings thus far. It really was a game changer and has blessed our family greatly. Thank you for being honest and sharing what works for your family. Some viewers need to understand what works for you may not work for them and that’s okay. God bless you guys in this new school year. Thanks for all the hs and fitness inspiration! 😉

[@GraceandGrit]

Gaby R back at you! Thankyou for sharing your experience

[@kita3256]

Gaby R I am also seventh-day Adventist and to be honest I am Excited to start the good and the beautiful. I have not purchased yet but by all the reviews, it truly is a good and beautiful curriculum. As a SDA I am always looking for clean and pure material. Their book list is amazing and I appreciate a company going out of their way to tell me which books are good or not. Some of her staff are SDA along with other people of different faiths. So glad we can all use it .

[@benjaminmcgiffin6399]

Thank you!!!! I have been upset (for far too long) about all of that. I really needed to hear the things you said. Thank you for truly being an example of grace.

[@aane821]

YES to pretty much everything you have said! The comments about not wanting to financially support an LDS person have blown my mind - JetBlue, Marriott, Lularoe, Franklin Covey, Sky West - these are all Mormon companies. We also have a lot of members that are lawyers, doctors, dentists, etc. Our prophet, Russel M. Nelson, helped to pioneer the first heart and lung bypass machine, and I believe performed the first open heart surgery using it. So if you've ever had a kid that needed open heart surgery you were in a way supporting a Mormon. Anyway...sorry to go off on a tangent, it's just so frustrating reading some of the comments regarding this curriculum and the LDS faith.

[@Belovelyava]

Homeschool in the Rain love!

[@GraceandGrit]

Agreee! ❤️ thankful for all of those awesome people!

[@AllAboutE1128]

Yessssssss girl!!!!!! This was such a great video! I am a brand new homeschooler. I am homeschooling my kindergartener and I purchased the good and the beautiful level K. I am beyond excited regardless what people are saying! When a curriculum is good, they deserve recognition! Thank you!

[@krivard23]

Thanks for sharing this hard video. Quick background on me, I am not LDS, I have used a variety of HS curriculum, and decided (partly based on your videos & others) to try TG&TB this year. I do not strictly pick curriculum based on our faith with the exception of our main religion curriculum. Why? Because I look at the content of the curriculum for each subject and decide what I think will work best for my kids. After doing Sonlight & others that require many different books for LA, I loved the thought of everything being in 1 book. So, I did my research. I watched review videos, looked at the curriculum itself online, prayed, and ordered it. And I’m really excited for us to get started with it this month. I was very shocked when several KZbinrs came out recently to say they changed for the reasons they did. Now, I totally agree with you - everyone has a choice - they do, you do, I do, etc. I do not share their reservations, but that’s ok. I don’t have to. I am still going to use what I purchased, and I’m just as excited as I was before all this started. As always, I enjoyed your video and am looking forward to the next one!

[@GraceandGrit]

krivard23 the la is so thorough!!!

[@krivard23]

Grace and Grit So glad to hear that!

[@Peekabooplanning1]

Amen! I'm glad you did this video even though you didn't want to. I really think people are being silly about this. Thank you for your opinion and i appretiate all the info you put out there for everyone even if it is just your opinion! ❤❤

[@luannafiol5052]

NAILED IT!! On all points. Love you girl. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. ♥️

[@kendradodge1164]

So good Ashlee! When I was younger and not as confident in myself I would definitely have looked to others to make my decisions for me. But God has called each of us to seek him first and He is who we need to base our decisions on. I am so thankful for you because it’s nice to have another mom who shares so much in common with me. You are a blessing😊😉

[@kmathews934]

I am a big fan of your channel and love everything you stand for. I strongly support your stance here. It's a very basic and reasonable boundary that this is your channel, your personal platform for your own thoughts, a place where it is never appropriate to attack you over your beliefs or opinions. On a personal note, we are secular homeschoolers and have used a lot of curriculum or other material that doesn't align with our beliefs. If ever there is something too difficult to turn into a learning experience or work around in some way, we - as you said - simply turn the page. At worst, we can put it down and use something else, because no one is forcing us to work with it. NEVER would it even occur to me to attack the creator of the curriculum or the person whose recommendation became the reason I purchased it, even if I thought we had the same belief system or ethical standards. It is shocking to me that anyone has the gall or inclination to do so in this situation. I am not Christian or LDS, so some may think I have no business chiming in. However, I believe moral standards for how humans treat each other should (and do) transcend religious differences. You have a lot to offer the homeschool community and have helped many people just by sharing your journey. I hope this experience doesn't turn you away from what you've built here.

[@GraceandGrit]

I AM SO THANKFUL YOU SHARED YOUR THOUGHTS HERE! THEY ABSOLUTELY MATTER. Seriously, thankful to gain your perspective!

[@jennifercovington7949]

I actually love and appreciate how you explain things. I am a former school teacher but you would be a much better teacher for my kids! lol :-) People can be so annoying and mean not just online but even in person when it comes to homeschooling choices we make for our families. I love your sarcasm as you set your haters straight!! hahaha You are a funny person in real life, I can tell. lol :) love you!

[@GraceandGrit]

Jennifer Covington hahaha this made me crack up, I’m not one to toot my own horn, but I have been told I am funny 😂 lol thanks for this comment! You really are getting to know me!

[@juliacarvalho3397]

Great video, Ashlee! Thank you so much. There are SO many "gray" areas in our walk with the Lord that are so specific for each one of us as daughters of God and we have FREEDOM to use our discernment and choose what seems right for us and our families. And that can differentiate so much from one person to the next. Praise God that He is personal and definetely not in a box!!:)) Hahahah

[@GraceandGrit]

Julia Carvalho praise is right!

[@Lorielsmith]

I REALLY appreciate you saying people should use their own discernment. It made me really sad when a KZbin HS mom recently came out saying some really hurtful things about TGTB and in my opinion used her platform to influence others agains it. In my home my husband and I disagree with HS vs PS and for right now I HS only during the summer but I do use TGTB and I am truly enjoying it. I have found nothing controversial at all. Love your honesty ❤️

[@alexandriaperez881]

I’m so glad you did this video, and absolutely commend you for your bravery. You hit the nail on the head stating that everyone is sharing their opinions on their videos. It is up to each of us to personally take those opinions and formulate our own after our own extensive research. I’m new to all of this, I am trying to set up for one the most monumental decision I’ve made in my life, that happens to affect not just me, but the lives of my children. It really saddened me to see all the negative comments and “bashing,” of other’s faiths. This is why the world is the way it is... it’s probably one of the many reasons why religion is banned from public schools, because of people’s pettiness and indifferences. I am Catholic, and have poured myself over many curriculums for months, trying to decide which will be best for MY family. I have prayed, talked it over and over in my mind and with my husband, changed my mind, changed it again, and finally settled on some of TGTB’s curriculum, knowing that the creator of the program is LDS. She clearly states it on her website! It’s no secret! It’s important to do our own research via whichever program’s website we are considering and use KZbin videos as a platform to see how others are doing with it. As a first time homeschooling mom to be, it’s sad to see this happening within a community that needs rallying together to uplift each other not put each other down for such nonsense. I’m trying to raise kids who are yes, strong in their faiths, but who also know about other’s beliefs, and can respect that not everyone is the same. I am trying the hand them the world as their classroom, not shelter them. Anyhow, thanks a lot for the call girlfriend!! 😁

[@GraceandGrit]

alexandria perez glad you answered ☺️

[@dinape]

We are using TGATB and I wrestled with that choice because of the religion issue. Ultimately, the heart and beautiful tone of the company won me over. Being able to try it before I purchased and see the whole thing was so beneficial to me!! I tried before I bought it. Thank you for addressing this “controversy”. There’s a lot to be said about integrity, transparency, and how we treat others on this very public forum.

[@GraceandGrit]

Creative Minds Homeschool yes mama! I wanted to talk about that, but didn’t want to be hypocritical, so I opted not to. I was so saddened by some!

[@notenoughhomeschool8463]

I've been with you since the beginning and I've always had a lot of respect for you and I still do! Thanks for sharing your heart! I don't use TGATB because of my own personal convictions and honestly it doesn't follow our approach to homeschooling anyway. I probably won't watch your videos surrounding that curriculum, but continue to follow you and I'll definitely tune in for your other videos! 👍

[@GraceandGrit]

Sara RaisingSix Thankyou for sticking around for my other stuff! And being a sweet human, in your comments!

[@bethiahpoyneer8916]

What an amazing video. I recently found this curriculum and saw the many video titles regarding controversy. I hadn't clicked on any and honestly thought I must be on the right track for curriculum if there is resistance from the outside world. I respect your opinion and watched several of your videos and was happy to see you did this as I value your opinion on the subject and knew you would be respectful and focus on facts and it was exactly what I needed. Now I can relax and enjoy your amazing other videos now!

[@keithwalton2]

Thanks, Ashlee. I like your channel and thanks for making a tough video. My wife are solid in our faith and while I do like very much that your content stems from a Christian perspective, I really like the content you provide because it helps me appreciate and support my wife. We are going to start homeschooling this year for 2 of our 3 school age children. Accepting early on that I am to play a supporting role and that my own homeschooling experience was not good, I want to give my wife and family the support we need to make homeschooling right for our family. Karrie, (my wife) and I set our family on this path because we want great things for our kids and take seriously our vocation as parents. Many of our reasons are similar to yours in that video that you put up regarding your reasons for homeschooling and why you continue. We reached those conclusions through long and prayerful consideration. She feels overwhelmed at times with all of the options open to home schooling families and your videos help me by offering honest and real perspective, which in turn allows me to offer better advice and support to my wife. Our best to you and your husband, and thanks for letting us in on a little bit of your life.-Keith and Karrie.

[@GraceandGrit]

Keith Walton can I just say that I LOVE that you watch to support your wife! That’s just so awesome and not something I see everyday! Praying for your family this year! Thankyou for taking the time to comment! I truly value you!

[@Belovelyava]

Keith Walton Wow! Even though your personal experience wasn’t the most positive, you’re still homeschooling!? That’s amazing and awesome, shows your deep commitment to your family! God bless and I hope you have an awesome school year! That’s really inspiring, really,thank you for sharing.

[@ashleyjbran3620]

I share your view on this completely. ❤️I like what you said about people letting KZbin or Istragram influence them too much ,they need to take a break and regroup.Its all about inspiring and encouraging and sharing ❤️.

[@GraceandGrit]

A Quiver Of Two yes that is ALL I’m here for!

[@jetsquared]

Oddly enough, one of the videos explaining why they were jumping ship....inspired me to buy it! 😂 The video that you referenced about the good reading material vs worldly reading material....I sat there with my eyes like 😳 and was like “I would LOVE this!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I totally agreed with the what the curriculum was saying (and I’m not uptight or a prude....but I had never considered that these CHILDREN books could possibly be less than “clean”). I have been eyeing up TG&TB for a long time and made some small purchases - but i finally placed my order for all my kids. Sold. I am a non denominational Christian and couldn’t find a thing wrong with the curriculum. Thank you SO much for making this video! I have followed you for a while and now feel more comfortable after reading the curriculum and seeing this video.

[@GraceandGrit]

Jaimie T 😂 love how that worked out! Glad I encourage you to trust your instincts

[@Karina-ib4rc]

Thank you for taking courage and addressing something you didn't really want to. I couldn't agree more that people need to invest their own research into their choices. Thanks for being that "friend" who shares what they are excited about for their own family.

[@DinkyDoodleBug]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the matter. I am new to homeschooling (as the Mom. I was homeschooled from 1st grade on) and have thought and prayed about what to use from the moment I found out I was pregnant with my first born. I now have a 3 yr old and 1 yr old and am at the point of starting at Pre-k level. I stumbled upon TGTB while researching other curriculum and instantly fell in love. I did as you suggested and downloaded the free one and read through it. And one of the first things I knew about it was the creator is Mormon (by her statement) and she strived to make a “faith based non denominational” curriculum that’s shows the love of God! And as a Baptist pastors daughter who attends a Calvary chapel church, I am still happy and in love with what she has created and plan to use it with all my children and would only stop if it no longer fit my families needs. Keep up the good work 😊 and I very much enjoy your channel and content.

[@laurachacon1989]

Oh my goodness YES!! That's the beauty of homeschool! That's why I mix and match my curriculum. I like them to all have a Christian outlook, but I value having different "teachers" presenting the material and then having the ability to filter and discuss. Thanks Ashlee.

[@BrownArrowsHomeschooling]

OMG 😯🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️😆😆😆😆😆🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾Praise Jesus!!!! I don’t really lean to heavily into KZbin squabbles 🤫👀👀and I take frequent breaks from social media🙌🏾🙌🏾But in my viewings the last few days I’ve come across more videos *all of a sudden* about TGATB curriculum epic fails. I was just wondering did I miss something?? Whats with the sudden pounce??? What I love about your opinion of it all is that you are encouraging all people to THINK AND RESEARCH for THEMSELVES 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾I don’t even fully understand what’s going on with the curriculum pounce. And I don’t think I want to know. I’m all for being thinkers, tho.👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@shannoncutshall8229]

Thank you for doing this video. I got the good and beautiful curriculum for the upcoming school year. I couldn't believe all the controversy about it.

[@jennashelton2580]

Thanks for being you and making this video. I love you and love your channel!

[@GraceandGrit]

Jenna Shelton Thankyou 💕

[@kailiannam9850]

Great video! You keep doing what is best for your family. I don't understand why people have to be hateful or think they are being helpful in a rude way. I love watching your videos they are a great way to give me great ideas to grow and help my child in this homeschooling journey. I love to see how kind you are to everyone no matter what their beliefs are. I believe whole heartedly that if they are not hurting others by their beliefs then let them believe in what they do its not hurting me. I wish everyone could learn to JUST BE KIND and also to mind their own business.Can't wait to see more videos!