How Persecuted Schools Inspire and Motivate Us ~ “John Smith” (from China)
The headlines tell stories of persecution of Christians in China. As we pray for them, how do we help our students in the United States and elsewhere meet and...
Embracing Learning Differences in Classical Christian Schools ~ Leslie Collins
How do children with learning challenges fare in classical Christian schools? And how should CCE schools respond to the special needs of children and families? Leslie Collins has worked...
Humanities and Sciences Go Together… Like Bow Ties and Jackets ~ Mitch Stokes
One of the critical issues of our time is the disconnect between the humanities and sciences in both secondary schools and in higher education. Lack of crossover hurts both,...
Going Deep in the New School Year ~ George Grant
Have you heard the wise saying, “You cannot teach what you do not have”? Yet, in this busy world, we often get distracted and end up running on fumes...
Practical Parenting… So Kids Stay Grounded In A Spinning World — Keith McCurdy
Today, more voices than ever give us parenting advice…yet we have a poverty of wisdom when it comes to parenting the way God designed. In this interview, Keith McCurdy...
Arguing with Grandma: Using Logic Wisely — Brian Daigle
Classically-educated teens are trained to argue logically…but do they also know how to use the gift of logic wisely and appropriately? If not, then we are raising mechanistic citizens...
Igniting A Passion for Math in Students – Bill Carey
Good news, parents and teachers…according to Bill Carey, every student is a math person. But today’s schools often rob students of their natural curiosity and they end up experiencing...
How to Raise Physically Literate Children ~ Jenny Crockett
Did Aristotle do pushups? Or was he a couch potato who only did mental calisthenics? Jenny Crockett says that the Greeks highly valued physical exercise and spent more than...
Grades 101: The History of Grades and How They Undermine Students ~ Dr. Brian Williams
Is the current system of grading undermining students today and their long-term formation? Dr. Williams, a college dean at Eastern University, offers a fascinating history lesson about the origin...
Former Muslim Presents the Gospel Truth to a Confused Culture ~ Abdu Murray
In 2016, the Oxford English Dictionary named “post-truth” as their word of the year. In 2019, Westerners are quite possibly even more confused about what is real and what...
Mozart, Mötley Crüe and Math… Shaping Students’ Affections In A World Gone Mad ~ Dr. Steve Turley
Echoing C.S. Lewis’ arguments in The Abolition of Man, Dr. Steve Turley cautions that modernity robs us of our humanity and leads to an abolition of sanity with regard...
ENCORE: Tech Monsters In Our Kids’ Pockets…What Parents Can Do To Protect Kids ~ Chris McKenna
This critical episode was originally aired in March of this year. The battle continues…What are technology’s latest sneaky maneuvers to get to our kids? How do parents combat the...
ENCORE: How A Low View of the Body Leads to Dehumanization in the Culture – Nancy Pearcey
Today’s episode originally aired in June of 2018 and is more relevant than ever before. The headlines are throwing cutting edge issues our way on a daily basis: homosexuality,...
Tackling the Five Biggest Temptations Within Classical Christian Schools ~ Brian Douglas
The bad news…temptations exist even in the classical Christian world. The good news…uncovering these temptations means parents and educators are more informed and can think wisely about the challenges...
Raising Kids In A Society Fixated On Competition and Performance ~ Ben Bost
Isn’t competition as American as apple pie and Chevrolet? Yes, but all too often, modern society’s fixation with competition, performance and metrics erodes our children’s identity and the Christian...
Finding Balance In A Non-stop Digital Age ~ Tony Reinke
Author Tony Reinke’s newest book, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age, addresses the tension between seeing as God sees versus what we see all around us… anything...
The House Program: The Heartbeat of Classical Christian Schools ~ Jordan Tucker
Far and away, what area of a classical Christian school most influences a school culture? Our guests today share the stunning answer…a thriving House Program! As Jordan Tucker, a...
Thinking Fast On Your Feet – Mock Trial Delivers ~ David Goodwin
Have you ever wondered what Mock Trial is all about? Today’s episode explains how this intellectual sport works and how it combines some of the best parts of a...
May The Story Force Be With You ~ Matt Bianco and Brian Phillips
Neuroscience reveals that not only are we wired for stories, but our brains are activated up to five times more when we hear a good tale. If true, then...
Looking Over Galileo’s Shoulder In the Classical Christian Classroom ~ Ravi Jain
Parents and teachers often ask, “How do you teach science and math classically?” Today’s guest, Ravi Jain, is probably the most knowledgeable person to answer this question. As a...
Ohio School Differentiates Itself By Switching To Classical Christian ~ Toledo Christian Schools
A growing number of Christian schools are differentiating themselves by shifting to classical Christian education. One example is Toledo Christian Schools in Toledo, Ohio. BaseCamp Live host, Davies Owens,...
The Closing of the Scientific Mind… But Not In Classical Christian Schools ~ Dr. Tim Anstine
The last three decades have revealed amazing scientific discoveries. Yet, Chemistry tends to get a bad rap from American students and parents. Why? Looking back to the model of...
Best of Both Worlds… A New Educational Model Gets 5 Thumbs Up ~ Melody Tracy and Mandi Moore
Is it possible to blend the flexibility of home life with the advantages and curriculum of the classical classroom? Yes! Parents and educators are excited about a new hybrid...
How God Wires The Brain For Stories ~ Aaron Ames
Alexander the Great considered stories his most prized possession and Jesus deemed stories worthy of the secrets of the Kingdom of God. Storytelling is more than something we do around...