Christian School Life

Christian School Life Series

The Christian School Life episodes explores the everyday questions, challenges, and opportunities that shape faithful learning communities. From classroom culture and school leadership to student formation and the rhythms of school-family partnership, these conversations help parents, teachers, and administrators think more deeply about what it means to cultivate an education centered on Christ.

Each interview in this series offers practical insight for building schools that do more than deliver information—they help form wise, virtuous, and flourishing students. Whether the topic is educational philosophy, habits of learning, spiritual formation, or the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty, these episodes are designed to encourage and equip those committed to strengthening Christian schools for the next generation.

What is Education Actually For? with Ali Ghaffari

What is education actually for? Is it mainly about helping students get into college and launch a career, or is it about forming the kind of person who can flourish in faith, wisdom, and vocation? In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens is joined by Ali Ghaffari, Executive Director of the St. John Henry…

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Why Schools Need Charlotte Mason’s Wisdom with Patrick Egan

Many parents today feel that education has been reduced to information transfer and job preparation. But what if education is meant to be much more than that? In this episode, Davies Owens is joined by Dr. Patrick Egan to explore the enduring insights of Charlotte Mason, a visionary educator who emphasized the formation of the…

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Recovering Wisdom in America with Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU

In a world filled with distraction, content overload, and cultural confusion, raising children who are wise, discerning, and grounded can feel daunting. In this episode, Davies Owens sits down with Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, to explore how families can recover wisdom in America through small, faithful practices at home rather than sweeping overhauls. Marissa…

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Future Jobs for Students in an AI World with Tami Peterson

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how work gets done across nearly every industry. As automation accelerates and technology reshapes careers, parents and educators are asking pressing questions. What kinds of jobs will still exist? How should students prepare for an uncertain future? And what kinds of skills will truly endure? In this episode of BaseCamp Live,…

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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 of BaseCamp Live with Davies Owens, President of the Stanley M. Herzog Foundation Darrell Jones, shares how one man’s vision has grown into a nationwide movement for Christ-centered education….

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