Rhetoric in Action: The Senior Thesis with Dr. Tom Vierra
Senior thesis is the capstone of a classical Christian education, and Dr. Tom Vierra believes it may be one of the most countercultural things schools do today. In this...
What the UK’s Classical School Renewal Teaches Us with Jamie Burns
Classical learning has deep roots in the United Kingdom. Yet many schools in England, Scotland, and Wales have drifted toward child-led, utilitarian models that leave students unformed and unmoored....
Helping Children Read the Hard Books Well with Sara Osborne
Parents often wonder if pushing through difficult books is worth the tears and late nights. In this episode, Davies Owens is joined by Sara Osborne, author of Reading for...
Family, Transparency, and AI Friends: Responding to the Latest Tech Changes with Chris McKenna
Technology is changing faster than families can keep up. From social media to smartphones to the latest wave of AI “companions,” new tools are shaping how children think, connect,...
Truth & Test Tubes: Soul-Building in STEM with Diane Gray
Can classical schools really prepare students for STEM careers? Many parents wonder if a humanities-rich education leaves room for science and technology. Our guest, Diane Gray, scientist, musician, contractor, tutor, and mother...
Schools Need Facilities: A Roof Over Our Heads with Ken Rhinehart
Davies Owens welcomes Ken Rhinehart, a commercial real-estate veteran and founder of VPA Classical, to demystify how classical schools can find, fund, and secure facilities that actually serve the...
Training Students in the Art of Conversation with Justin Smith
We live in a culture of soundbites, but Christian parents and educators are called to form young people who listen well, think deeply, and speak with humility and grace. Host Davies Owens sits...
Best of BaseCamp Live: Telling Better Stories with Jacob Hess
In this Best of BaseCamp Live flashback, host Davies Owens sits down with pastor, musician, and author Jacob Hess to explore how story, liturgy, and imagination shape the hearts...
Classical Femininity: Rooted Womanhood in a Confusing Culture with Hannah Brusven
What does it mean to be a woman today? Our culture has turned this into a debate, but for many young women—especially in Christian homes and schools—the real struggle comes...
Rediscovering the Creative Call of Christians with Jarrod Richey
What role do the arts really play in a classical Christian education? For many of us, “art class” growing up felt like a filler – something fun, but hardly...
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...
What Boys Need Today with Fr. Mark Perkins
What does it take to raise boys into men in today’s culture? Fr. Mark Perkins, chaplain and assistant headmaster at St. Dunstan’s Academy, joins Davies Owens to discuss the urgent...
Are We Protecting – or Preparing – Our Kids? with Chuck Evans
In this episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens welcomes Chuck Evans – longtime leader in classical Christian education and co-author of Wisdom and Eloquence. Nearly 20 years after the book’s...
Why Latin in a Google Translate World with Chad Kim
Does Latin Still Matter? Why Parents Should Care About This “Dead” Language Latin is often dismissed as outdated or impractical – especially in an age of Google Translate and...
Uniforms: More than Matching Outfits with Joanna Haralson
Uniforms in schools often stir up debate—are they too rigid, or do they actually cultivate something deeper? In this conversation, host Davies Owens is joined by Joanna Haralson, founder...
Growing Up Classically: Behind the Scenes with Dr Louis Markos and Son Alex
Classical Christian education is a generational journey – and in this BaseCamp Live episode, we get a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse of how a love for the true, good, and beautiful...
Beyond the Test: Real Education vs. College Board Checklists with Sarah Novlan
What happens when the tests no longer reflect the education? In this episode, Davies Owens sits down with Sarah Novlan, Chief Academic Officer at Hill Country Christian School and...
Shaping Head, Heart, and Hands: A Better Way to Measure Formation with Katherine Schultz
How do we know if our students are truly being formed – not just informed? In this powerful episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens is joined by educator...
Habits That Last: Building Rhythms for a Lifetime of Learning with Joanna Hensley
What if the key to raising thoughtful, balanced, and flourishing kids isn’t found in big moments – but in the quiet rhythms of daily life? In this episode, Davies...
Summer Flashback: How the Great Books Impact Modern Life with A.J. Hanenburg and Graeme Donaldson
In this lively and thought-provoking Summer Flashback episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens is joined by AJ and Graeme – hosts of the Classical Stuff You Should Know podcast – for...
Summer Flashback: Are Classical Schools Elitist? with Megan Atherton
In this summer flashback episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens revisits an insightful conversation with Megan Atherton, founder of Common Sense Classical and program director at Golden View...
Summer Flashback: Writing and Speaking Well with Andrew Pudewa
Welcome to this summer flashback episode of BaseCamp Live! In today’s conversation, host Davies Owens revisits a powerful interview with Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for Excellence...
JOMO > FOMO: Raising Kids Who Aren’t Ruled by Screens with Christina Crook
In a world ruled by FOMO – the fear of missing out – what if the real antidote isn’t more digital connection, but less? In this encouraging episode, Davies...
Why Smartphones Aren’t the Only Option with Chris Kaspar
Smartphones have become the default for families, but what if the default is actually harmful? In this episode, Davies Owens talks with Chris Kaspar, founder and CEO of Techless,...