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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 Owens welcomes back Joanna Hensley, head of lower school at Wilson Hill Academy, pastor’s wife, and homeschool mom of six. With wisdom rooted in classical Christian…

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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 a conversation that’s anything but dry. With humor and deep insight, they explore the enduring value of the Great Books and why these ancient texts still…

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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 Classical Academy. Megan addresses a common concern: Is classical Christian education elitist? She explores why many prospective families feel intimidated by the uniforms, rigorous curriculum, and…

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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 in Writing. In an age of shrinking vocabularies, short attention spans, and over-reliance on screens, Andrew shares why writing and speaking well are more critical than…

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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 Owens sits down with author and digital wellbeing advocate Christina Crook to explore the power of JOMO – the Joy of Missing Out. Christina shares her…

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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 by renowned classical educator Ravi Jain, co-author of The Liberal Arts Tradition and a leading voice in the recovery of classical science education. Too often, classical…

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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 Dernlan, joined by two of his high school students. Recorded five years ago but more relevant than ever, this episode explores how one classical Christian school…

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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 and families. From travel teams and over-scheduled lives to the hidden virtue of humility after a tough loss, Keith brings decades of experience as a counselor, coach, and…

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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 to think clearly and biblically in a culture driven by feelings, relativism, and confusion. Elizabeth shares her journey from classroom teacher to worldview coach and offers…

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BONUS: ZipCast Unpacked – The Ultimate FAQ Episode with Davies Owens and Hannah Brusven

Curious about ZipCast? In this special bonus episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens sits down with his daughter Hannah to answer the most common questions schools ask about ZipCast—what it is, how it works, and why it’s become a game-changing communication tool for classical Christian communities. Together, they pull back the curtain on ZipCast’s purpose,…

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