Conversations

Education today is full of noise, pressure, and competing philosophies, yet the conversations on BaseCamp Live consistently point listeners back to what matters most: forming whole human beings. Across these episodes, you’ll hear thoughtful voices reflect on how schools and families can cultivate wisdom, character, attention, and a love for what is true, good, and beautiful. Rather than reducing learning to information transfer or performance metrics, these discussions explore how education shapes the heart, habits, and affections of the next generation.
Whether the focus is classroom practices, parent partnerships, or the deeper purpose of schooling, each episode invites listeners to slow down and reconsider what flourishing looks like for students and communities. These conversations offer encouragement, practical insight, and a renewed vision for education that honors the dignity of every child and supports the adults guiding them. This archive brings together a rich collection of ideas to help you navigate the journey of raising and educating human beings who are prepared not just for work, but for life.

Why Study Ancient Stuff and Old Dead White Guys?

Out with the old, in with the new. We live in a world that celebrates the new and is often dismissive or even suspicious of “old ways.” Join Tom and Davies as they trek through ancient Rome with students and see how the ancient world has much to teach students preparing for an increasingly complex,…

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Kids & Money: Wisdom on Raising Kids in the Material World

Jesus spoke about money more than any other topic. Hear practical tips for raising up the next generation to have a healthy Biblical understanding of the role of money and to avoid the temptations of the daily message around most students that their highest value is to produce and consume. With Brian Wiley, radio host…

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80% of college students will walk away from Jesus – or NOT!

With national speaker Josh McDowell reflecting on 50 years of working with students. Few people have the perspective and wisdom of Josh McDowell when it comes to encouraging young people to have a deep and abiding faith in Christ that can endure for a lifetime. Today’s students face a unique set of challenges and Josh…

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Will Classical Christian Schools Form Boys into Real Men or Wimps?

Boys are made to someday become Godly men, fully alive and bold yet filled with depth of faith and character. Something about uniforms, manners and character development cause some to assume that classical Christian schools are not for their boys. Will such an environment create soft, wimpy boys? Hear real life stories of how boys…

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Going the Distance… 5 Kids = 65 Years in a classical Christian School

Going the Distance… 5 Kids = 65 Years in a classical Christian School – with Ambrose parents Bruce and Val MacMahon: 13 years is a long journey from kindergarten to 12th grade, but the vision they bought into at an open house two decades ago kept them inspired. 5 children in the school – 13…

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The Launch: Why You Need BaseCamp Live & Why We Don’t Need No Education

This first episode explains why this podcast came into existence and how it will encourage and equip parents and others involved in raising up the next generation to flourish as Christ followers. Join Davies Owens and David Goodwin, president of ACCS as they share their own stories of having a radical rediscovery of the entire…

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