Classical Essentials: The Key to Inspiring Children to Seek Truth and Goodness with Nick Duncan
Welcome to Classical Essentials, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! For many classical Christian educators, truth and goodness take center stage, while beauty is often treated as an...
Classical Essentials: Classical? Liberal Arts? Humanities? Here’s What You NEED to Know! with Dr. Chris Schlect
Welcome to Classical Essentials, a special Best of BaseCamp Live series! Over the years, we’ve had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this series,...
Classical Essentials: Why Your Christian Kids Should Read the Pagan Classics with Dr. Louis Markos
Welcome to another Classical Essentials, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! Over the years, we’ve had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this...
Classical Essentials: Are We Aiming Too Low? The True Goal of Education with Dr. David Diener
Welcome to Classical Essentials, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! Over the years, we’ve had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this series, we’re bringing back some...
Australia’s Rapid Embrace of Classical Education and What It Means for You with Sarah Flynn
Classical Christian education is making waves across the world, and Australia is no exception. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Sarah Flynn, a mother of five and a scholar...
Raising Sturdy Kids: The Overview with Keith McCurdy
Are we raising resilient, capable kids—or fragile, anxious ones? In this eye-opening episode, Keith McCurdy joins BaseCamp Live to expose the cultural shifts that have led to skyrocketing anxiety...
Simple Change Strengthens Family- School Connection with Dr. Susan Crosier
In this inspiring episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens sits down with Dr. Susan Crosier, head of school at Grace Preparatory Academy and a doctoral expert in parent engagement. Together,...
Why Every Child Needs the Power of a Blessing with John Trent
How can parents cultivate resilience and lasting joy in their children in today’s challenging world? In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Dr. John Trent, co-author of The Blessing, shares...
Raising Financially Wise Kids: Biblical Insights for Parents with John Thornton
Money – it’s everywhere, yet rarely talked about in depth, especially from a biblical perspective. Did you know that nearly half of Jesus’ parables address money? In this powerful...
Are You Sabotaging Your Parenting? Embracing the Unexpected with Scott Barron
Parenting and educating in a constantly changing world can feel overwhelming. In this insightful episode, Scott Barron, founder of School Growth and Educators Fellowship, shares his wisdom on navigating...
Why Most Kids Can’t Spot Propaganda (and what you can do) with Dr. Eliot Grasso
How can we equip the next generation to cut through the noise and think critically in a world saturated with misinformation? Dr. Eliot Grasso, Vice President of Gutenberg College,...
Stop Searching for Advice: Keith McCurdy’s Simple Truths That Actually Work
Parenting in today’s world is harder than ever, with countless voices offering advice that often feels confusing or contradictory. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Keith McCurdy, a trusted...
The Secret to a Thriving Home Life in a Busy World, with Charity Gibson
Balancing the demands of work, family, and faith can leave parents feeling stretched thin and overwhelmed. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Charity Gibson, author of The Working Homemaker, shares practical...
Boundaries, Bravery, and Belovedness, with Noah Brink
How can we create spaces where children feel secure, valued, and empowered to thrive? In this episode, Davies Owens is joined by Dr. Noah Brink to explore the transformative...
Raising Sturdy Girls: Building Resilience, with Keith McCurdy
In this week’s Base Camp Live, Keith McCurdy shares insights on raising resilient and grounded young women in a culture filled with conflicting messages and challenges. Joined by host...
Ensuring Excellence in Education, with Brian Polk
In this episode of Base Camp Live, host Davies Owens welcomes Dr. Brian Polk, a seasoned classical educator and director at the College of the Ozarks, to discuss the...
Equipping Dads to Lead with Purpose, with Kevin Goodnight
In this episode of Base Camp Live, host Davies Owens speaks with Kevin Goodnight, author of Dad Voted: Dads Devoted to Discovering Their Duty, Direction, and Destiny, about the...
Screens: A Modern Parenting Dilemma, with Emily Harrison
In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens sits down with Emily Harrison to explore the challenge of managing screen time in today’s tech-saturated world. Emily, a mother and...
Shaping Convictions in the Next Generation, with Tami Peterson
How can students make wise choices when faced with tough decisions? When life offers multiple paths, how do they know which one to take? Do they have the personal...
Exploring the Latest Parenting Trend: Gentle Parenting, with Keith McCurdy
There is no shortage of opinions and ‘right ways’ when it comes to parenting, with many claiming a Biblical perspective. Navigating these varying views—from authoritarian to permissive—can be challenging....
Raising a Good Young Man, with Franklin Norton
Southern writer Flannery O’Connor once said, “A good man is hard to find,” and that statement seems more true today than ever. With increasing temptations and fewer strong role...
How the Great Books Impact Modern Life, with A.J. Hanenburg and Graeme Donaldson
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, it’s fair to question the value of students reading long-form books, which are at the heart of a liberal arts classical education. With so...
Classical Christian Education On the Move in Africa! With Karen Elliott
As parents and educators, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of our own families, schools, and communities, often missing the incredible stories of...
The Crucial Forgotten Element of Education with Hannah Brusven
Strong parent-school communication is the key to a thriving classical Christian education, yet many families feel overwhelmed by too many emails, fragmented updates, and a lack of real connection....