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Family, Transparency, and AI Friends: Responding to the Latest Tech Changes with Chris McKenna

Technology is changing faster than families can keep up. From social media to smartphones to the latest wave of AI “companions,” new tools are shaping how children think, connect,...

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Truth & Test Tubes: Soul-Building in STEM with Diane Gray

Can classical schools really prepare students for STEM careers? Many parents wonder if a humanities-rich education leaves room for science and technology. Our guest, Diane Gray, scientist, musician, contractor, tutor, and mother...

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Schools Need Facilities: A Roof Over Our Heads with Ken Rhinehart

Davies Owens welcomes Ken Rhinehart, a commercial real-estate veteran and founder of VPA Classical, to demystify how classical schools can find, fund, and secure facilities that actually serve the...

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Training Students in the Art of Conversation with Justin Smith

We live in a culture of soundbites, but Christian parents and educators are called to form young people who listen well, think deeply, and speak with humility and grace. Host Davies Owens sits...

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Best of BaseCamp Live: Telling Better Stories with Jacob Hess

In this Best of BaseCamp Live flashback, host Davies Owens sits down with pastor, musician, and author Jacob Hess to explore how story, liturgy, and imagination shape the hearts...

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Classical Femininity: Rooted Womanhood in a Confusing Culture with Hannah Brusven

What does it mean to be a woman today? Our culture has turned this into a debate, but for many young women—especially in Christian homes and schools—the real struggle comes...

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Rediscovering the Creative Call of Christians with Jarrod Richey

What role do the arts really play in a classical Christian education? For many of us, “art class” growing up felt like a filler – something fun, but hardly...

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Christian Education is on the Rise: Why it Matters Now More than Ever with Darrell Jones

One of the biggest decisions parents make is where their children go to school. With classrooms shaping faith, wisdom, and character, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode...

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What Boys Need Today with Fr. Mark Perkins

What does it take to raise boys into men in today’s culture? Fr. Mark Perkins, chaplain and assistant headmaster at St. Dunstan’s Academy, joins Davies Owens to discuss the urgent...

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Are We Protecting – or Preparing – Our Kids? with Chuck Evans

In this episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens welcomes Chuck Evans – longtime leader in classical Christian education and co-author of Wisdom and Eloquence. Nearly 20 years after the book’s...

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Why Latin in a Google Translate World with Chad Kim

Does Latin Still Matter? Why Parents Should Care About This “Dead” Language Latin is often dismissed as outdated or impractical – especially in an age of Google Translate and...

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Uniforms: More than Matching Outfits with Joanna Haralson

Uniforms in schools often stir up debate—are they too rigid, or do they actually cultivate something deeper? In this conversation, host Davies Owens is joined by Joanna Haralson, founder...

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Growing Up Classically: Behind the Scenes with Dr Louis Markos and Son Alex

Classical Christian education is a generational journey – and in this BaseCamp Live episode, we get a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse of how a love for the true, good, and beautiful...

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Beyond the Test: Real Education vs. College Board Checklists with Sarah Novlan

What happens when the tests no longer reflect the education? In this episode, Davies Owens sits down with Sarah Novlan, Chief Academic Officer at Hill Country Christian School and...

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Shaping Head, Heart, and Hands: A Better Way to Measure Formation with Katherine Schultz

How do we know if our students are truly being formed – not just informed? In this powerful episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens is joined by educator...

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Habits That Last: Building Rhythms for a Lifetime of Learning with Joanna Hensley

What if the key to raising thoughtful, balanced, and flourishing kids isn’t found in big moments – but in the quiet rhythms of daily life? In this episode, Davies...

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Summer Flashback: How the Great Books Impact Modern Life with A.J. Hanenburg and Graeme Donaldson

In this lively and thought-provoking Summer Flashback episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens is joined by AJ and Graeme – hosts of the Classical Stuff You Should Know podcast – for...

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Summer Flashback: Are Classical Schools Elitist? with Megan Atherton

In this summer flashback episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens revisits an insightful conversation with Megan Atherton, founder of Common Sense Classical and program director at Golden View...

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Summer Flashback: Writing and Speaking Well with Andrew Pudewa

Welcome to this summer flashback episode of BaseCamp Live! In today’s conversation, host Davies Owens revisits a powerful interview with Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for Excellence...

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JOMO > FOMO: Raising Kids Who Aren’t Ruled by Screens with Christina Crook

In a world ruled by FOMO – the fear of missing out – what if the real antidote isn’t more digital connection, but less? In this encouraging episode, Davies...

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Summer Flashback: Looking Over Galileo’s Shoulder with Ravi Jain

What happens when we teach science and math not just as technical subjects—but as opportunities for wonder, worship, and wisdom? In this summer flashback episode, Davies Owens is joined...

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Summer Flashback: Building Virtue at Home and School with Dr. Timothy Dernlan

How do we move virtue from a vague school value to a transformative life habit? In this special Summer Flashback episode, we revisit one of our most impactful conversations with Dr. Tim...

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The Good, the Bad, and the Overbooked: Rethinking Youth Sports with Keith McCurdy

Do sports build character—or just fill the calendar? In this Live Sturdy conversation, Christian counselor Keith McCurdy joins host Davies Owens to explore the role of athletics in the lives of students...

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Truth, Lies, and Logic with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

In this episode, Davies Owens is joined by educator and apologist Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to tackle a challenge every Christian parent and teacher faces: raising kids...

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