Classical Dialogues

Taking a cue from J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Two Towers", we ask the question 'What is worth fighting for?"

How should we understand the importance and the wonder of living in a land such as ours?  Consider one of the greatest speeches ever given - from 431 B.C. - Pericles' Funeral Oration.

How do we take our theme for the year to be a shining city on a hill and truly be prepared to serve God, family, community, and country?  Listen to our chapel message.

"Ideas have consequences" Such an important quote rooted in the debate over the falling of Western civilization.  What does it mean for classical Christian schools?  Find out when you listen to our podcast.

Reflections on a quote by Edmund Burke - "You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you did not know."  How does this apply to education?  Listen and find out (but you already likely know!).

How do we respond to the cultural education of the day that seeks to focus on cancelling our culture and history rather than celebrating it?  Listen first to how two New Yorkers responded and then to how classical Christian education shapes future leaders in the opposite (and positive) way.

With some help from William Federer and his book "Socialism: The Real History from Plato to the Present", hear about the true nature of education in our history and see if it is still right for your family.

Listen to this episode for an uplifting chapel message from April 14.

What are the goals of education?  Is it about a job?  College admittance?  Morals and virtue?  Listen in to this podcast to hear the differences between a government school and a classical Christian school.

Was America founded on Christian principles? What was in the mind of our Founders?  Did that affect how we were formed as a republic?

Is the United States a democracy or a republic?  Does it matter?  What's the difference?

Is classical music racist?  That's part of an argument brewing at Oxford University.  Listen and hear what is truly right about classical music.

He is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  Why is this so important?  What does it signify?  Listen and hear from C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and Chuck Colson, along with the Gospel of Luke for some thoughts on the central critical event of world history - the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Freedom of religion. Why is it so important?  Was the United States truly founded on Christian ideals?  Listen to find out the truth.

Happy Easter!  As we celebrate this holiest week in our Christian calendar, let us remember what we are called to do as believers in our Risen King, Jesus Christe.

What do we mean when we use the words "education", "Academy", and "school"?  You might be surprised by what they should mean.  Listen to find out more!

Why is classical Christian education (CCE) such a great form of education?  What is the return on investment for what you will spend in tuition?  Listen to get your answers!

Do we really want kids to use their imaginations?  YES!   Do they know how is a more important question today.  What is the role of imagination in schools?  Simple answer - critical.  Learn more by listening to the whole episode of Paideia Ponderings.

Critical thinking v. logic?  Aren't they the same thing?  Listen to this episode of our podcast to find out for yourself!

Enjoy hearing the Breastplate of St. Patrick.

Has the last year weighed you down?  Do you need something to fix as your anchor?  Listen to this short episode with a reminder from a student recitation one year ago at the outset of lockdowns.

It has been one year since the beginning of our health crisis around the world.  From an educational perspective, what have we learned?  What have we done differently?  Has it worked?  What are the enduring things we should be focused on in school?

Christians in politics?  Schools talking politics?  Should we?  Find some answers on this episode of Paideia Ponderings.

Have you ever wondered how the next leaders are trained?  Look no further than their education and school.  Look no further than what is going on in Arizona and Illinois (and likely other places).  If you don't know what those things are, this episode is perfect for you!  If you do, this episode should encourage and challenge you to ask some tough questions.

HR5 - the Equality Act.  How do Christian organizations need to view this legislation?