Music and the arts aren’t just enrichment – they’re essential to forming hearts and passing on the faith. Jarrod Richey unpacks why hymn-singing, music literacy, and the creative arts belong at the very center of classical Christian education.

Darrell Jones (Herzog Foundation) explains the surge in Christ-centered education and how Herzog is fueling it – parent awareness via ReadLion, robust training through the Institute, and mentored school launches. A clear, hopeful roadmap for parents, pastors, and school leaders.

Fr. Mark Perkins of St. Dunstan’s Academy joins Davies Owens to discuss why boys today are struggling—and how a bold vision for a farm, trades, and classics boys’ boarding school offers hope. Learn about rites of passage, the Joshua Program, and practical steps for parents and schools to raise boys into men.

Chuck Evans, co-author of Wisdom and Eloquence, joins Davies Owens to explore how parents and schools can strike the right balance between protecting and preparing children. Discover why persuasion, not fear, is the key to raising confident and Christlike leaders.

Is Latin really a “dead language”? Dr. Chad Kim explains why it still matters today – shaping logic, faith, and cultural literacy in ways no modern shortcut can replace.

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 of Uniformee, to explore the real impact of uniforms in classical Christian schools.

Uniforms aren’t just about matching outfits. They shape daily habits, reduce distractions, and help students focus on what matters most – learning and growing in virtue. From the practical benefits to the deeper cultural and spiritual significance, this episode unpacks why what students wear really does matter.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Why uniforms can be a powerful tool for unity and order
How clothing choices affect a child’s sense of identity and focus
Practical ways schools and parents can rethink uniforms as formation, not just dress code

Listen in to rethink uniforms – not as a restriction, but as a tool for shaping hearts and minds.

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 is passed from parent to child. Dr. Louis Markos, professor, author, and longtime advocate for the great books, is joined by his son Alex, now a humanities teacher, to share how formative family habits, road-trip literature, and a Christian worldview shaped Alex’s path from public school to a deep embrace of the classics.

Together, they explore why Christians should read pagan literature, the difference between formation and information, and how ancient texts can lead students toward truth and scripture. With memorable stories – from Marcus Aurelius-inspired dance moves to processing grief through The Iliad – this conversation offers both encouragement and practical ideas for parents and educators seeking to form thoughtful, faithful young people.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

How classical education forms hearts and minds across generations
Why reading pagan literature can prepare students to receive the gospel
Ways families can naturally instill a love for great books
The difference between simply learning information and being formed in virtue
Real-life classroom moments where ancient texts shaped faith and character

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 a doctoral candidate studying the Harkness Seminar model, to explore why the once-revered AP program is falling short in today’s classical Christian schools. Together, they unpack the misalignment between AP coursework and the mission of classical education, the challenges of teaching to a test, and the dumbing down of rigor and content, especially in the humanities.

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 and researcher Katherine Schultz to explore one of the most pressing questions in Christian education: how do we assess and support the formation of a child’s beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes?

Katherine introduces her groundbreaking tool, the 3D Worldview Survey, which helps parents and schools evaluate students in all three dimensions – head, heart, and hands – to spark meaningful discipleship and spiritual growth. This isn’t a spiritual report card—it’s a catalyst for real conversation and next steps.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Why so few students (and even pastors) hold a consistent biblical worldview
What schools and parents can do to bridge the gap between belief and behavior
How the 3DWS can be used to shape school culture and mentor students more effectively

Don’t just hope your students are growing—know how to help them take the next step.

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 Owens welcomes back Joanna Hensley, head of lower school at Wilson Hill Academy, pastor’s wife, and homeschool mom of six. With wisdom rooted in classical Christian education and a deep love for Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, Joanna shares practical ways families can cultivate meaningful habits, routines, and wonder even in the unstructured days of summer.

From math games and nature walks to reading “living books” and resisting digital distractions, this conversation is packed with creative ideas for shaping lifelong learners without turning your home into a classroom.

Whether you’re parenting preschoolers or teens, this episode offers realistic, life-giving rhythms that bring formation, not just information.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Why rhythm—not intensity—is the key to lasting impact
How to train the habit of attention in a distracted world
What it looks like to partner with others in community-driven formation

You don’t need more to-do lists – you need better rhythms. Start here.