The Classical Christian podcast series explores an educational vision rooted in truth, goodness, and beauty. Here, BaseCamp Live brings together conversations, interviews, and practical insights for parents, teachers, and school leaders who want to understand and apply the principles of classical Christian education in homes, classrooms, and school communities.
From educational philosophy and student formation to habits of learning, virtue, and the cultivation of wisdom, these posts highlight what it means to educate the whole person. Whether you’re new to classical Christian education or deepening your commitment to it, this archive offers encouragement and clarity for building a learning culture that forms students intellectually, spiritually, and morally.
Episode Notes: Most classical Christian educators talk about truth and goodness. But when it comes to beauty it seems as though it’s not as critical or practical. At most, it’s an excuse to put some nice artwork on the wall. Yet, when properly understood, beauty can be an antidote to much of the rising anxiety…
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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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Why would we want our classical Christian students to read books filled with pagan myths, fantasy worlds with darkness, and stories that might be R rated if they were made into a movie? Why not just read Christian books? Louis Markos points out that the pagan writers actually had great wisdom and asked life’s questions…
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