Best The Wilberforce School Podcasts (2025)

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Ingredients for a Successful School Day 37:56

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As students and families are acclimating to the new school year and the demands of a full school day, we want to share with parents the key components that help students feel successful. We invited our resident expert, Sarah Tink, to share with parents what children need to flourish as the school year gets started.…

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The Role of Memory Through Commonplace Notebooking with Dr. John Ahern from The Wilberforce School 41:42

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About the Guest Dr. John Ahern holds a PhD from Princeton University in historical musicology. He currently teaches at The Wilberforce School as an Upper School Humanities and Latin instructor. He is also faculty at the Theopolis Institute and directs their Te Deum Fellows Program in Liturgical Music. His writings on a variety of topics have appear…

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Princeton Graduate Unhinged by a Five-Year Old 26:33

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Discover the vision behind The Wilberforce School in this Ambrose School interview with Howe Whitman.

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How Language Works with Philologist Dr Erik Ellis from the University of Dallas 48:44

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Dr. Erik Ellis is Assistant Professor of Classical Education at the University of Dallas. After graduating from the University Scholars Program at Baylor University with concentrations in Greek and Latin, Dr. Ellis received an MA in History from the same institution and served as a middle school and high school Latin teacher for five years in Tulsa…

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Liturgy in the School Day? 40:28

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In his book You Are What You Love, James K. A. Smith writes, “It is crucial for us to recognize that our ultimate loves, longings, desires, and cravings are learned.” He also says, “Because if you are what you love, and if love is a virtue, then love is a habit.” The things that make us who we are—the things we love, long for, and desire—don’t happ…

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Teaching Classically & Reading Josef Pieper with Dr. Fred Putnam 1:10:56

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About the Guest: Dr. Fred Putnam Fred Putnam retired after forty years of teaching high school, college, and graduate school; for twelve of those years he was Professor of Bible & Liberal Studies in the Templeton Honors College at Eastern University (2012-2024), where he helped to design, and taught in, the program leading to the MA in Teaching [MA…

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Beyond ‘Resilience’ 1:16:33

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Listen in as Dr. Sax—renowned physician, psychologist, and best-selling author—shares with parents how they can help their child fulfill his or her potential and increase their odds of being more resilient. Dr. Sax uses evidence-based insights to equip parents today. Supplemental Handout for Podcast

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Toxic Achievement Culture vs Joyful Discovery 27:09

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On our most recent "Consider This" episode, we had a great discussion with John Moscatiello, teacher and College Admissions Administrator at Wilberforce, about the goal of maturity for our children, and how "toxic achievement culture" diverts families from that goal...

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Jonathan Pageau: A Deep Dive Into Teaching Fairy Tales 1:03:12

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About the Guest Jonathan Pageau is a French Canadian liturgical artist, icon carver, writer, and public speaker. With a YouTube following of 191K, he has become a sought out interpreter of the deep patterns in stories. His podcast entitled The Symbolic World features, in both English and French, Jonathan's interpretations and conversations with oth…

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Social Graces and a Social Life 37:35

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Social graces and a social life—we want our children to have both. At Wilberforce, we regularly state that education is formation—the importance of teaching the whole child. Our school’s culture is deliberately faculty-led, meaning faculty come alongside students in life—not only inviting them into the great conversation but also modeling how to li…

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Is Charlotte Mason Classical? A Response to Memoria Press with Kolby Atchison 1:04:36

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About the Guest Kolby Atchison serves as the head of school at Clapham School, a classical Christian school in Wheaton, Illinois, that implements the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason. He is a founding director of Educational Renaissance where he speaks, writes, and podcasts on classical Christian education, Charlotte Mason, and modern rese…

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Inspiring Voices of the Faithful - Stories to Grow Faith That is Steadfast 39:19

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Todd Nettleton has been traveling to restricted countries and interviewing Christians who have defended their faith in the face of persecution for decades. He has inspiring and captivating stories to share. Listen in as he shares stories that can prepare all of us to defend our faith in a time of need. Include links to: Todd's Book: When Faith is F…

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Coleridge and Charlotte Mason with Karen Glass and Dr. Robert Terry 49:44

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About The Guests Karen Glass is part of the Advisory of AmblesideOnline. She has four children, ages 13 to 27, who have been homeschooled using Charlotte Mason’s methods from beginning to end. Karen has been studying and writing about Charlotte Mason and Classical Education for over twenty years and has written the popular books Consider This: Char…

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What does it look like to be prepared for college and beyond? 36:33

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Listen in as our Head of School, Howe Whitman, parent Alice Kim, and College Admissions Director John Moscatiello discuss what we at Wilberforce envision when we talk about your child reaching their full potential. What does it mean, from a Wilberforce perspective, to be prepared for college and beyond? As a school, we have expressed the answers to…

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Is Charlotte Mason Classical? Panel: Dr. Louis Markos, Dr. Patrick Egan, and Jason Barney 1:16:53

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Guests Dr. Louis Markos: Houston Christian University: Professor of English Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Patrick Egan: Clapham Christian Classical School Academic Dean Contributor of Educational Renaissance Jason Barney: Coram Deo Academy in Carmel, IN School Principal Author of Charlotte Mason: A Liberal Education for…

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Panel Discussion: What Makes a School Classical? 1:27:29

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Guests Dr. Matthew Post: Founder and Former Director of the Classical Education Graduate program at The University of Dallas; Served with The National Classical Education Symposium, The Institute for Classical Education, and The National Council for Classical Educators; Currently serves as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Honors College at The U…

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Curriculum, Standards, Benchmarks, and Grading with Kiernan Fiore 54:07

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About our Guest Kiernan Fiore has worked as a teacher, administrator, trainer, and curriculum developer since 2011. Kiernan was classically home educated using a Charlotte Mason methodology, and her own educational experience is the inspiration for her work. She holds a BA in English from Hillsdale College and an MA in Shakespeare Studies from King…

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A lost tool of learning rediscovered at Wilberforce 35:53

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It is said that there are no original thoughts, only the reassembling and reordering of pre-existing thoughts. Your ability to reorder thoughts in an original and unique way is dependent upon your ability to recall what you know on any given topic. With the barrage of data, information, and stimuli we experience every day there is value in the prac…

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Integrating Poetry in Science Lessons with Chris Hall 34:04

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About our Guest Chris earned a BA in Philosophy from Gettysburg College and an MAT in Elementary Education from Towson University. He has been a classroom educator and administrator for 29 years, having served in public, independent, and classical schools. His is an author, speaker, and consultant in classical education, as well as an online and in…

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Reshaping our Relationship with Technology TOGETHER 40:44

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We all know that technology is forming us and our children in ways that we long to change. Now is a key cultural moment to shape our relationship with technology as individuals, families, and Christian communities. We want to embrace the good while turning from the evils of technology. Listen in as Justin Earley shares thoughtful practical practice…

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Leading & Assessing Seminars with Andrew Zwerneman from Cana Academy 1:05:10

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About our Guest Andrew J. Zwerneman serves as Cana Academy’s President and as one of their MasterTeachers. For 40 years, he has taught and consulted in secondary schools that emphasize classic humanities. For 19 years he headed schools—2 at the public charter school, Tempe Preparatory Academy in Tempe, Arizona, 17 at Trinity School at Meadow View i…

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Creating a Book of Century in Art Class to Support History and Music with Anna-Marie Carter 48:36

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About The Guest Anna-Marie Carter is an enthusiastic classical education convert. After years of disillusionment under the philosophy of progressive education, she had about given up teaching altogether. Her hope in education was saved by a call to teach music at Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite where she made lifelong friends and fell in lov…

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Mariah Martinez on Classical Pedagogy & Its Effects on Students 54:46

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About The Guest Mariah Martinez has worked in education since 2015 as a teacher, curriculum developer, and mentor teacher. Mariah attended the Honors College at Houston Baptist University where she received a B.A., double majoring in Philosophy and English. In 2021, she received a Master of Humanities in classical education from the University of D…

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An Interview with David V. Hicks, Author of Norms and Nobility 1:06:36

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About The Guest David V. Hicks retired in 2015 as Chief Academic Officer for Meritas LLC, a company based in Chicago that owned and operated K-12 college preparatory schools worldwide. The day after his retirement, Meritas was sold to Nord Anglia Education. Before joining Meritas, Hicks spent thirty years in independent education, heading St. Andre…

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Living Ideas with the Beautiful Teaching Team 1:26:20

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This podcast is produced by Beautiful Teaching, LLC. Our team provides immersion courses, seminar led book studies, and comprehensive support for parents & K-12 classical educators. This episode was sponsored by Classic Learning Test (CLT), Beautiful Feet Books, and Eighth Day Books! Conference attendees have a chance to win gift certificates from …

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Bryan Smith: A Sage in the Liberal Arts Tradition 1:05:01

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About The Guest Bryan Smith has been in education for over thirty years, primarily in schools with a liberal arts or classical education philosophy. His own education at the University of Dallas was a solid classical liberal arts formation in great texts, classical Greek, and rhetorical practice. Bryan has worked in private schools for most of his …

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A response to Jonathan Haidt's new book The Anxious Generation 47:59

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Jonathan Haidt’s latest book The Anxious Generation has elicited a lot of attention and reaction. His conclusions are clear, and give hard data to what most parents are already experiencing with their children. Head of School, Howe Whitman, processes through Haidt’s claims and talks with parents about where to go from here. Listen in to Consider Th…

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Phonics Part 2: Access Literacy Team Interview with Melody Furno & Dorothy Kardatzke 58:44

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About The Guests ACCESS LITERACY TEAM Dorothy Kardatzke I live with my husband in Columbus, Ohio. I taught for more than 25 years in both general education classrooms and in classrooms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1997, when I was first trained in the English code, all my literacy instruction has been delivered using programs that are Or…

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Phonics Part 1: An Interview with Spell to Write and Read Trainers 1:11:17

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Guests Rhonda Bedee is an instructor endorsed by SWR author Wanda Sanseri for Spell to Write and Read seminars. My specialty is finding solutions for individual spelling needs via spelling coaching, Mom & Dad encouragement, accountability, and assessments. Experience comes from four decades of home education, public schools, private classical acade…

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Knowledge, Genius, and Heart: Character Mapping at Northern Schoolhouse 1:17:33

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Guests Michael Fitzgerald (Principal) Michael is an experienced educator with an M.S. in Brain-Based Education. After a decade teaching in a variety of school models, he is using his knowledge of classical education to lead Northern Schoolhouse, all while pursuing his doctorate in education. A dabbler in logic, philosophy, hiking, archery, chess, m…

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Art Appreciation with Rebecca, Founder of A Humble Place 44:24

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SPONSOR Eighth Day Books is sponsoring our upcoming online conference AND this podcast episode. They are offering FREE standard shipping between March 8 and March 31, 2024 for our listeners. Coupon code: BEAUTIFUL (at the checkout, choose the "standard shipping rate." $4.95 will automatically be deducted from the total order. Click here For Adrienn…

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Charlotte Mason Principles For Today 1:07:32

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Karen Glass, educator, author, and Charlotte Mason expert visited our campus last week. She spent time with our parents and faculty sharing both the philosophy and practical methodology of Charlotte Mason. Karen dives into the essential questions of “What is education doing?” and “Who is being educated?” and applies Charlotte Mason’s philosophy to …

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The Progymnasmata: Classical Writing with Benjamin Lyda 37:56

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About the Guest Benjamin Lyda has been head of a classical charter high school and founder of a Charlotte Mason inspired K-12 school. His more than 20 years of teaching experience is wide and varied including teaching in urban and suburban settings. In addition Benjamin regularly works with both advanced and struggling students in public, private, …

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Beautiful Math: An Interview with RightStart Math 1:09:52

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About the Guests Kathleen Cotter Clayton is the daughter of Dr. Joan A. Cotter, author and developer of the RightStart™ Mathematics program. Kathleen is involved with curriculum development and has written or co-authored 17 manuals. She travels, teaches online middle-school classes, and speaks across the US and Canada, sharing the mission to help c…

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Dr. Junius Johnson on The Art of Teaching & Cultivating the Imagination 1:06:27

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About the Guest Junius Johnson is a writer, teacher, speaker, independent scholar, and musician. His work focuses on beauty, imagination, and wonder, and how these are at play in the Christian and Classical intellectual traditions. He is the executive director of Junius Johnson Academics, through which he offers innovative classes for both children…

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Alex Markos on Creating a Spirit of Inquiry & Ordering the Affections 58:57

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About the Guest Alex Markos is part of the Humanities faculty at the Geneva School of Boerne, TX, where he currently teaches 9th grade Greek and Roman history and literature. Last year (2022-23), he created and taught a class on virtue for the freshmen and previously taught 3 rd -5 th grade Latin for six years at Geneva. He holds a B.A. in History …

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The Trivium with Dr. Phillip Donnelly: Grammar part 1 58:41

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About The Guest Dr. Phillip J. Donnelly is Professor of Literature for the Great Texts Program in the Honors College at Baylor University. His teaching and research focus on the connections between philosophy, theology, and imaginative literature, with particular attention to Renaissance literature and the reception of Classical educational traditi…

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Master Penman Jake Weidmann on Penmanship for 21st Century Students 50:44

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About The Guest Jake Weidmann is a professional artist and certified as one of nine Master Penman in the world. Certified through IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting) in July 2011, Weidmann holds the title as the youngest Master Penman by three decades and the youngest to ever attain the title…

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Anxiety in Kids & Teens 1:11:43

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Listen in as Julie Lowe shares stories and principles for addressing anxious children. She reminds us that healthy relationships are vital for anxiety; especially a relationship with YOU the parent. Ultimately God offers Himself to meet our children in their anxiety - His presence is the answer to our children’s anxiety.…

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Loving Literature with author, Karen Swallow Prior 41:51

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About the Guest Karen Swallow Prior, Ph. D., is a reader, writer, and professor. She is the author of The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis (Brazos, 2023); On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books (Brazos 2018); Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More—Poet, Re…

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Headmaster Jon Jordan on Creating a Virtue-Based School Mission 41:46

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About the Guest Jon has worked at Coram Deo Academy since 2010. Before serving as Dallas Campus Headmaster, he served as Dean of Students at the Flower Mound campus. He has taught a variety of Logic and Rhetoric level History, Theology, Latin, and Greek courses. Jon earned an M.A. in Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Certificate in…

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Dr. Brian Williams on "What is the Classical Tradition?" 44:00

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About the Guest Dr. Brian A. Williams is Dean of the Templeton Honors College, Associate Professor of Ethics & Liberal Studies, and Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities. Before coming to Eastern, he was Lecturer in Theology and Christian Ethics at the University of Oxford and Director of Oxford Conversations, a collection of curated video inter…

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Education at Wilberforce has a higher purpose.... 18:46

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Listen in as Ed MacQueen shares what makes school at Wilberforce unique and what this means for our children’s future. What is this higher purpose?

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John Muir Laws on Ordering the Affections Through Nature Journaling 1:11:44

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About the Guest John (Jack) Muir Laws is a principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement. Jack is a scientist, educator, and author, who helps people forge a deeper and more personal connection with nature through keeping illustrated nature journals and understanding science. His work intersects science, art, and mindfu…

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Howe's Thoughts On How To Be Prepared For The Year Ahead 12:21

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Listen to Head of School, Howe Whitman, as he shares with parents in just 8 minutes how to prepare for the year ahead with your children.

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Poetry for Children with Grace and Amy Sloan 21:24

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About Our Guests 11-year-old Grace has loved poetry for as long as she can remember. When she's not climbing a tree, you can find her reading books or writing her own. She also loves to dance! Grace is the founder and host of the Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Poems Podcast and is a recurring guest co-host on the Kids Talk Church History podc…

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The Importance of Civics and Economics Education for Hearts and Minds (republish S1E16) 1:14:53

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About our Guests Dr. Dave Rose is a Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He received his Ph.D. in Economics in 1987 from the University of Virginia. His primary areas of research interest are behavioral economics, political economy, and organization theory. He has published scholarly articles in a wide range of areas. His…

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Teacher Panel: The Joy of Teaching Plutarch (Republish from S1E4) 1:02:15

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This episode originally aired in Season 1, episode 4. We have many new listeners now. We think this episode is worth a republish! Enjoy the show! Four teachers join us to talk about their joyful experiences teaching Plutarch in both classrooms and homeschools. This episode highlights different perspectives and personal experiences with the writings…

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Teaching History Classically with Andrew Zwerneman of Cana Academy 57:11

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About our Guest Andrew J. Zwerneman has been working in the classical education movement since 1983. In 2016 he co-founded Cana Academy where he serves as president. He blogs weekly at www.canaacademy.org and is author of History Forgotten and Remember (2020) and The Life We Have Together: A Case for Humane Studies, A Vision for Renewal (2022). Eac…

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Jonathan Pageau on The Symbolic World of Fairy Tales 48:50

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About our Guest Jonathan Pageau is a French Canadian liturgical artist, icon carver, writer, and public speaker. With a YouTube following of 191K, he has become a sought out interpreter of the deep patterns in stories. His podcast entitled The Symbolic World features, in both English and French, Jonathan's interpretations and conversations with oth…