Episodes

How To Keep Your Classical Christian School From Running Off The Rails ~ Kathleen Kitchin

What anchors a school? This is the million-dollar question author Kathleen Kitchin asks of existing classical Christian Schools. Her new book, First Things First: Keeping Your Classical Christian School On Track, reveals the principles and patterns of success she discovered in her research. In this podcast, teachers, staff, and parents will learn how a school…

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Managing Expectations For Our Children…In Uncertain Times ~ Josh Dyson

Culture often pressures us to believe that results and outcomes matter most. This attitude can bleed into the classical Christian school realm and affect our parenting. Josh Dyson, Head of the Classical School of Wichita, urges us to consider Augustine who did not accept the gospel during his formative years. Only years later did his…

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Best Practices For Redeeming The Time With Kids and Grandkids At Home ~ Laurie Detweiler

Do you have an abundance of Amazon boxes lately? Laurie Detweiler, the Executive Vice President of Veritas Press, offers some creative ideas for you and the special kids in your life. With just a little bit of time and some imagination, parents and grandparents can reinforce skills and history lessons at home. Invite kids to…

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The Blurring Between School and Home… The New Continuum ~ Marlin Detweiler

The Pandemic has challenged our idea that we have only two choices: homeschool or brick and mortar. The blurring of the lines means more choices. But what is the parent’s responsibility and what is the school’s, especially when every family is different with varying needs? Marlin Detweiler, Executive Director of Veritas Press, encourages parents to…

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How To Build Classical Christian Virtues In The School and Home ~ Dr. Timothy Dernlan

How do we build virtue? Our guests today, Dr. Timothy Dernlan and two special students, share practical applications for teaching virtue that sticks and works. They discuss the methods they’ve used to foster virtue and guard against vice. Dernlan’s new book is Classical Christian Virtues: Contemplating the Good Life. BONUS: See link on the website to…

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Going The Distance! PART 4: Building A Pandemic-Proof Marriage ~ Keith McCurdy

Someone once said, “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” But Keith McCurdy believes it’s the marriage, not mama, that we need to be concerned about. In fact, McCurdy shows how a family’s greatest tool to navigate the Pandemic is marriage. But what if your relationship isn’t as strong as it could be? And this…

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Going The Distance! PART 3 of 4: Young Adults…There And Back Again ~ Keith McCurdy

High school seniors’ graduation plans have been highjacked and many college kids are back home due to the Pandemic. So how do we maximize this gift of being together 24/7 while respecting their need for independence? Counselor Keith McCurdy addresses these specific age groups in Part 3 of our Going the Distance Series. Learn how…

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Going The Distance! PART 2 of 4: Teachers Save The Day ~ Keith McCurdy

During the Pandemic, classical Christian teachers have no option except to teach online. Many are frustrated with the new platform, feeling self-doubt and missing their students. So how do teachers save the day for students without losing their own minds? And what is appropriate and inappropriate now when connecting online? Speaking directly to classical Christian…

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Going The Distance! PART 1 of 4: Grammar School Kids At Home ~ Keith McCurdy

Are you losing your mind or loving these extended days at home? Either way, you don’t want to miss this episode! Our four part series, Going the Distance, begins today. In light of the quarantine we are currently experiencing due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, our resident counselor Keith McCurdy offers practical advice to parents of…

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Making the Most of Your Child’s Digital Education In Quarantine ~ Joelle Hodge

Good news during a pandemic…everyone gets a front room seat in a recorded session of digital school! We might as well look on the bright side and make the best of these changing educational platforms during the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic. Today, Joelle Hodge, who is the Director of the Scholé Academy and an online distance…

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