tom velasco

Helping Teens Find Purpose in an Age of Anxiety and Depression

What is the one core life ingredient that every person must have? Without it teenagers can become susceptible to depression, anxiety and even suicide. But with it, a person is more likely to live in confidence, despite the challenges around him or her. And in particular, how does a school environment add to or take…

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West vs. East in an Age of Celebrated Multiculturalism

London embodies the ancient and the modern in its skyline from St. Paul’s Cathedral to the new jagged Shard skyscraper.  It is equally diverse in the people and beliefs, but London was for centuries leading western thought.  How are our loves for God and the world best formed through an understanding of the great writers,…

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Art? Get a real job!

Why does art play such a critical role in the formation of flourishing humans?  Is art just a hobby or an occupation for a few “talented” people?  Tom and Davies explore the power of art to shape the next generation as art shapes our soul and our understanding of the nature and person of God.  Live at…

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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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