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Rhetoric in Action: The Senior Thesis with Tom Vierra
Episode 358
Senior thesis is the capstone of a classical Christian education, and Dr. Tom Vierra believes it may be one of the most countercultural things school…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
What the UK's Classical School Renewal Teaches Us with Jamie Burns
Episode 357
Classical learning has deep roots in the United Kingdom. Yet many schools in England, Scotland, and Wales have drifted toward child-led, utilitarian …
7 months ago
Helping Children Read the Hard Books Well with Sara Osborne
Episode 356
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, …
7 months, 1 week ago
Family, Transparency, and AI Friends: Responding to the Latest Tech Changes with Chris McKenna
Episode 355
Technology is changing faster than families can keep up. From social media to smartphones to the latest wave of AI “companions,” new tools are shapin…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Truth & Test Tubes: Soul-Building in STEM with Diane Gray
Episode 354
Can classical schools really prepare students for STEM careers? Many parents wonder if a humanities-rich education leaves room for science and techno…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Schools Need Facilities: A Roof Over Our Heads with Ken Rhinehart
Episode 353
Davies Owens welcomes Ken Rhinehart, a commercial real-estate veteran and founder of VPA Classical, to demystify how classical schools can find, fund…
8 months ago
Training Students in the Art of Conversation with Justin Smith
Episode 352
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…
8 months, 1 week ago
Best of BaseCamp Live: Telling Better Stories with Jacob Hess
Episode 351
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 …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Classical Femininity: Rooted Womanhood in a Confusing Culture with Hannah Brusven
Episode 350
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—…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Rediscovering the Creative Call of Christians with Jarrod Richey
Episode 349
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 …
9 months ago