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A riotous nature documentary reveals stunning secrets that will inspire, delight, and transform! Did you know there are 1,068 different kinds of water bugs? All with unique created traits... The natural world cries out displaying the handiwork of the Creator – a fact which is often lost on a digital generation who are not outdoors nearly enough. Can a nature documentary with a Christian worldview...

What will our culture look like in 10 years? In this world of rapid change, do Europe and Canada foreshadow what is coming to the USA? My guest today is on the front lines as a professor, pastor, educator and parent in progressive Canada. You will likely be shocked at some of the latest political and cultural changes, but there is good news and some lessons learned for us as we raise up the next g...

How do we make education a joyful discovery? Is it knowledge alone or do relationships have something to do with it? What kind of relationship does your child have with history, with their siblings, with math, with their teacher? If relationships are important, how do we shape the affections of what our children love? Perhaps the environment we create, and what we celebrate or criticize can have a...

More than 50 years ago Francis and Edith Schaeffer were led to open their home in Switzerland as a place for folks to retreat to in order to work through issues of life and faith. They named it L’Abri Fellowship. My guest today has served people for 30 years at the Boston branch of L’Abri and has practical suggestions for ways we can be restored as folks consumed in raising the next generation, ev...

91% of Americans agree that "the best way to find yourself is to look inside yourself." New research from Barna Group reveals the degree to which Americans pledge allegiance to the "morality of self-fulfillment." What does this mean for raising the next generation? This track is part 2 of a live audience Q&A with Jim Mhoon and Scott Yenor. Listen to Part 1 first (91% of Ame...

91% of Americans agree that "the best way to find yourself is to look inside yourself." New research from Barna Group reveals the degree to which Americans pledge allegiance to the "morality of self-fulfillment." What does this mean for raising the next generation? Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp L...

THE BACKSIDE: Part 2 Why classical Christian high schools are so important - Matt Skinner by BaseCamp Live Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com Don't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

Elementary Is Not Enough - How A Classical High School BEST Prepares Kids For College - Matt Skinner by BaseCamp Live Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com Don't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

The Scary Trend Skyrocketing In Today’s Teens - Keith McCurdy by BaseCamp Live Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com Don't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

Davies, Scott, and David continue their conversation about training our children to love what God loves. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com Don't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

Parenting at it’s most basic level is guiding the next generation to love what God loves. Pastor John Piper has built his ministry around the transformative idea that God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in Him. Scott Anderson, CEO of Piper’s Desiring God Ministries, inspires parents in the practical ways to desire God and make one’s greatest love, ambition and satisfaction be in Jesus...

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 away from this ingredient? What is it? Purpose - and the reason why may surprise yo...

There is a lot of fear today that children are not getting enough science and technology training, especially in a K-12 classical Christian school.  The race for technical skill training is in many ways undercutting the type of education that is really needed to be a success in the scientific and engineering industries. As the demand for more K-12 STEM education continues culturally, it is time to...

Sean McDowell - It is all about ME! Discover the greatest you! Just Do It! Be true to yourself! Countless slogans define our culture and whisper to our children...yet we are called to give up ourselves, take up our cross and follow after Jesus. Our guest and national speaker and author Sean McDowell provides insight into how to help the next generation love what is true, good, and beautiful more t...

If you could fast forward 25 years into the future and interview your kids about their education, what would they say? My guests today graduated from one of the first classical Christian schools in the country and their observations and reflections now, more than two decades later, are an encouragement to anyone raising the next generation. Stay tuned... Stay tuned for more enlightening discussion...

In this episode of Basecamp LIVE we examine the growing trend of online education. There are lots of advantages to learning outside a traditional classroom, but are there limits to this form of education that may not be obvious at first. My guest Dr. Chris Schlect is a master teacher and educator who gives us two tools to evaluate not only online education but any classroom and teaching environmen...

For decades the SAT has served as THE doorway that all students have to successfully pass through if they have any hopes of being accepted by reputable colleges. But today the test has been dramatically changed to the point that it is generally not demonstrating the true academic ability of students, especially those in classical Christian schools. Given the 'dumbing down' of the test, many studen...

How is it possible that in a 100 day period a group of people, who had lived in community, killed 1.1 million of their neighbors? What could explain this unimaginable act of Genocide that devastated the country of Rwanda in 1994? Education. Because education without virtue is dangerous. But in stark contrast schools infused with Truth, Goodness and Beauty can be powerful agents of grace and hope....

Continue the conversation with Brooke and Davies as they look at the characteristics of Gen Z and how both culture and parenting style has influenced the way they think. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com Don't forget to visit ba...

In this episode I’m interviewing Brooke Hempell, VP of Research for the Barna Group. Their latest work investigates Gen Z, the current K-12 generation whose unique approach to the world presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Listen now to gain practical insights on raising and supporting the Gen Z generation. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian educati...

Continue the conversation with Monica and Davies as they look at how countercultural a classical Christian education is to our modern world... Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com Don't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more inf...

There are a lot of reasons to love classical Christian education, but is it really best for every family and child? Are there some folks who would actually do better with something else?  Monica Whatley, author of Shaping Hearts and Minds, shares nine reasons why it is NOT for everyone. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp...

On this episode of BaseCamp Live I’m talking with Karen Moore about a realistic question in today's world… Since most of us carry the Bible on our smartphones with multiple translations and commentaries all at our fingertips, why should our children make the effort to actually memorize Scripture? Karen offers practical insights you won’t want to miss that will directly impact you and your family.....

How do you reach the hearts and minds of children in a country where education is viewed as a practicality and nothing else? Greg Wilson and Lisa Irving talk about their time in Vietnam teaching and training in the country's first-ever classical Christian school. You will be surprised at what story fascinated the children there. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian e...

We live in a world that celebrates mediocrity and egalitarianism, where no one can judge anyone, and anyone’s truth is as good as anyone else's. A classical Christian school that proclaims Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, and expects excellence in all aspects of life is at risk of attracting parents and students who fall prey to perfectionism and miss out on grace. My guests, Ambrose Upper school dean...