BaseCamp Live

Joining You on the Journey to Raise the Next Generation!

Our Latest Episodes

Our podcast features top thought leaders, culture observers, and educational experts who intimately understand the hurdles you may face on this uphill climb. They equip you with the essential tools needed to reach the summit and raise the next generation of exceptionally prepared, compassionate, and thoughtful individuals.

Raising Sturdy Girls: Building Resilience, with Keith McCurdy

In this week’s Base Camp Live, Keith McCurdy shares insights on raising resilient and grounded young women in a culture filled with conflicting messages and challenges. Joined by host Davies Owens and his daughter Hannah, they discuss practical strategies for fostering emotional strength, identity,...

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Ensuring Excellence in Education, with Brian Polk

In this episode of Base Camp Live, host Davies Owens welcomes Dr. Brian Polk, a seasoned classical educator and director at the College of the Ozarks, to discuss the vital topic of training and certifying teachers and schools in the classical Christian education movement....

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Equipping Dads to Lead with Purpose, with Kevin Goodnight

In this episode of Base Camp Live, host Davies Owens speaks with Kevin Goodnight, author of Dad Voted: Dads Devoted to Discovering Their Duty, Direction, and Destiny, about the vital role fathers play in shaping their children’s hearts, minds, and faith. Kevin shares insights...

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Screens: A Modern Parenting Dilemma, with Emily Harrison

In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens sits down with Emily Harrison to explore the challenge of managing screen time in today’s tech-saturated world. Emily, a mother and advocate for reducing screen time, shares practical tips for guiding children through their screen-filled environments,...

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Shaping Convictions in the Next Generation, with Tami Peterson

How can students make wise choices when faced with tough decisions? When life offers multiple paths, how do they know which one to take? Do they have the personal convictions to guide them, regardless of the situation or consequences? Personal convictions reflect our deepest...

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Exploring the Latest Parenting Trend: Gentle Parenting, with Keith McCurdy

There is no shortage of opinions and ‘right ways’ when it comes to parenting, with many claiming a Biblical perspective. Navigating these varying views—from authoritarian to permissive—can be challenging. The good news is that Keith McCurdy is back to discuss several trending parenting styles,...

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Our Host

Davies Owens | Founder and Host

Davies Owens is a seasoned speaker, teacher, and entrepreneur, boasting over three decades of experience engaging with school leaders, parents, and students. With a primary goal of fostering confidence and clarity in education, he brings a wealth of expertise in classical Christian school leadership, honing proven strategies to help institutions thrive.

From hosting a Christian radio show during his undergraduate years to spearheading the BaseCamp Live podcast, Davies has a passion for leading from behind the microphone, sparking conversations, and inspiring intentional action. His journey, enriched by a master’s degree from Duke Divinity School and a doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, has seen him innovate online communities and speak globally on media and technology.

Having served in various roles in local church ministry and school leadership, Davies recognizes the profound impact of education in shaping the next generation. As the host of BaseCamp Live, he tirelessly advocates for classical Christian education’s accessibility, frequently speaking at conferences and engaging with educational institutions nationwide. Alongside his wife and children, Davies actively supports philanthropic efforts, demonstrating his commitment to mentoring youth and fostering community engagement.

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