As a listener of BaseCamp Live, you likely recognize the significance of reading in shaping our minds, character, and habits. One of the fundamental pillars of any Classical Christian school is reading books that have withstood the test of time. However, in today’s world, where screens dominate our daily lives, the act of picking up a book can feel less intuitive than it did just a few decades ago. This raises important questions: how can we motivate ourselves and our students to read, and how can schools and parents select books for their reading lists, given the limited time available? In this episode, Dr. David Diener returns with insights from C.S. Lewis to help us navigate these challenges.

What is happening in schools around the country and how have they changed over the past few decades? What dangerous challenges might we face in the near future? Join us for a fascinating conversation on the latest episode of BCL, as we welcome back Keith McCurdy, Christian counselor and CCE advocate. Keith will be answering your questions and sharing updates from the front lines of our school campuses, as he addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in raising the next generation. Educators and parents alike will benefit from Keith’s insights, as he provides valuable guidance on how to navigate this important topic.

Latest statistics indicate that the average American spends more than seven hours a day looking at a screen with younger Gen Z individuals averaging more than nine hours. Classical Christian schools have the advantage of influencing students’ lives for an average of six hours every school day. As we raise up the next generation, how can we be wide eyed as to the ever-changing challenges of technology, while remaining proactive in guiding and instructing our children to be wise users of this ever-present modern reality. My guest today is one of the top tech observers and family advocates who is back to share updates of new trends and offer practical ways to parent and instruct students in a world of screens.

Our schools exist to raise up the next generation to love the true, the good, and the beautiful and to form hearts and minds and shape affections. Parents contribute financially through the tuition they pay, often at great sacrifice. And yet in almost all cases for non-profit schools, they still need additional funds to reach all their goals from operations to building campaigns. Are there ways for our schools and parents to partner and raise the needed funds in such a way that is winsome, welcome and effective in ultimately creating donors who are joyful, grateful and engaged partners? My guest today is a parent and founder of a classical Christian school and one of the top fundraising experts in the country. You will not want to miss this episode as we explore how to approach fundraising as a mutual win for both parents and academic leadership.

There is no doubt classical Christian students are “real world ready” – academically and generally prepared to make wise decisions in a wobbly world. But even the best educated classic Christian students are teenagers who are still discovering how God has uniquely called, equipped and gifted them in their lives. Their big decision moving forward is how to make good choices about college, their major and ultimately their vocation in leading lives that glorify God through their gifts. My guest today has worked with thousands of Christian students in helping them discover their hard wired aptitudes and skills and guiding them, their parents, and their schools to discern these many decisions that have to be made for life after 12th grade graduation. Join us for this episode of Basecamp Live as our guest discusses how we can help guide our students in a life well-lived.

Imagine classical Christian classrooms with students who are engaged in a deep and lively discussion with fellow students who are located all over the world? Imagine being a small school with a renowned master teacher who instructs a class but who isn’t located in your school building. Long before Covid made online education a reality for many, Bob and Nancy Donaldson launched Wilson Hill Academy and have been positively impacting countless students with a rich online classical Christian education. Few folks have the perspective of both the shortcomings and advantages of a digitally delivered education in our classical Christian space. Whether you are a parent or educator, join us for this episode of BCL as you will hear fresh thoughts and perspectives on this always lively topic!