Classical Thought

Pastor Brooks Potteiger delivered this year's commencement address. The grandson of African missionaries, Pastor Potteiger has faithfully served Christ’s Church from Florida to California, and now in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. He is set to become the first pastor of Christ Church in Washington D.C. in the near future. He is an ordained minister in the CREC and holds Master’s degrees in Christian A...

What should Christians make of artificial intelligence?   In this disputatio, Aaron Youngren challenges the dominant cultural narrative surrounding AI, one shaped more by science fiction, materialist assumptions, and fear than by biblical truth. Through an allegory of a blacksmith and a “green god” in the mountains, Youngren reframes the conversation: instead of trembling before new technology, Ch...

What changed between 1996 and today? In this disputatio at NSA, Wade Stotts explores the nature of prejudice, as the inherited judgments and instincts that shape culture, moral life, and common sense. Beginning with a simple story about a woman putting her feet on a bus seat, Wade traces a much larger question: What happens when a society loses its shared prejudices? Learn more about New Saint And...

In this musically rich disputatio, Dr. David Erb leads us through the Scriptures to recover a largely forgotten weapon of spiritual warfare: song. From the shores of the Red Sea to the reign of Jehoshaphat… From Deborah’s victory hymn to the Psalms of David… From Psalm 46 to Psalm 149 and beyond… God’s people have always sung in the face of war. Not sentimental choruses. Not background music. But...

New Saint Andrews College was pleased to welcome Dr. Scott Yenor as a guest speaker at Disputatio to address faculty and students. Scott Yenor, Ph. D. is the Director of the Kenneth B. Simon Center for American Studies at the Heritage Foundation, a Washington Fellow at The Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life, and a professor of political science at Boise State University. In...

Nick Solheim, CEO of American Moment, delivers a disputatio talk at New Saint Andrews College, challenging students to think seriously about power, patronage, and the future of American self-government. Speaking candidly about Washington, D.C., institutional capture, and the failures of both political parties, Solheim argues that winning elections is not enough. Governing requires personnel, forma...

In this Disputatio lecture at New Saint Andrews College, President Dr. Ben Merkle addresses the nature of work, ambition, and frustration in light of the biblical curse and calling. Dr. Merkle reflects on how frustration in labor is not accidental, but formative, and how Christian ambition must be rightly ordered rather than abandoned. Drawing from Scripture and pastoral wisdom, this talk challeng...

Ben Greenfield is a health consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of a wide variety of books, including the widely popular titles Boundless Parenting, Boundless Kitchen, Beyond Training, Boundless, Fit Soul, Spiritual Disciplines Journal, the Boundless Cookbook, and Endure. A former collegiate tennis, water polo, and volleyball player, bodybuilder, 13-time Ironman triathlete, a...

New Saint Andrews College welcomed Matt Reynolds of Barbell Logic for a special Disputatio lecture on Friday, November 14, 2025. With over 25 years of experience in strength sports, coaching, and entrepreneurship, Matt is now challenging a generation to break free from the tyranny of urgency — to reclaim time for the things that truly matter. His recent book, Undoing Urgency: Reclaim Your Time for...

This engaging debate featured Dr. Timothy Harmon, VP of Academics and CAO at New Saint Andrews College, and Dr. Gracjan Kraszewski, Director of Intellectual Formation at St. Augustine’s Catholic Center at the University of Idaho. Together, they tackled questions like: • In justification, does God infuse righteousness into us over the course of our lives, or does he pronounce a verdict of righteous...

We were honored to welcome Texas State Representatives Daniel Alders and Brent Money to New Saint Andrews College for a Disputatio discussion on Christian engagement in the public square. Drawing from Scripture, history, and their own experience in state government, Representatives Alders and Money challenged students to think biblically about politics, leadership, and community life. Representati...

Dr. Rigney, Dr. Grieser, and Dr. Orton participated in a faculty panel for disputatio at New Saint Andrews College. Pulling from their vast collective study of literature, they discussed the representation of evil in literature. If this discussion interests you, check out our website and apply today. https://nsa.edu/ Support the work of NSA by sending a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu...

New Saint Andrews College was honored to welcome Dr. Voddie Baucham as the speaker for the 2025–2026 Academic Lectureship Series to speak on the topic of Engaging a Culture at War with God. A best-selling author, internationally sought-after speaker, and president of Founders Seminary, Dr. Baucham is widely known for his fearless clarity and principled conviction in an age of confusion. His influe...

In this disputatio lecture, Dr. David Talcott reexamines the long-standing narrative of philosophical rivalry between Plato and Aristotle. Were they truly opponents in their views on politics, virtue, and the family—or has their disagreement been overstated? Drawing from The Republic, Politics, and The Laws, Dr. Talcott explores how both philosophers—despite surface-level differences—shared a deep...

In the inaugural disputatio lecture of the 2025-2026 school year, Pastor Douglas Wilson explores mimetic envy using the epistle of James. Using this framework, he exhorts the student body to avoid strife when they inevitably converge on similar goals and aspirations. To apply to New Saint Andrews College, visit https://nsa.edu/apply Support the work of NSA by sending a tax-deductible gift at: http...

This year, NSA had the pleasure of welcoming back NSA alum ('04) John Lewis to deliver the Convocation address. John urged students to capitalize on the knowledge they are gaining at NSA. He said, "And what you gain here at NSA isn't just for business. The same qualities make the best lawyers, doctors, engineers, and leaders of every kind. Those same qualities make the best moms and dads, teachers...

CR Wiley delivered his final lecture in his 4-part series at NSA on Artificial Intelligence titled: “Apple Pie and Rocket Ships—Living with AI in a Hopeful Way.” For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://www.nsa.edu

Dr. Mark Coppenger shares a deeply personal and humorous reflection on life’s trials, unexpected turns, and God's providence. Through anecdotes of personal suffering, pastoral experiences, and stories of those who found faith amid hardship, he illustrates how God brings beauty from ashes. From his own struggles to the transformative suffering of friends and family, Dr. Coppenger weaves a narrative...

C.R. Wiley delivers his third lectureship at New Saint Andrews College, expanding on themes from his forthcoming book, St. Anthony and Surviving the Coming AI Apocalypse. He critiques Artificial intelligence's utopian and dystopian promises, warning of economic, theological, and existential threats, including transhumanism. Wiley highlights Ai’s psychological and social costs, from job displacemen...

In this NSA Disputatio talk, Raymond Ibrahim explores the historical context of Islam’s interaction with the West, challenging misconceptions about the Crusades and Islamic expansion. He discusses the destructive impact of early Islamic conquests on Christian territories, including atrocities committed against Christians in the 7th century and beyond. Ibrahim contrasts these historical realities w...

At New Saint Andrews College’s Disputatio, the Director of the Hale Institute, Jeff Shafer, delivers a powerful talk on the legal and philosophical battle against gender ideology. Among other cases, he examines the lawsuit of Clementine, a young woman suing the medical professionals who pushed her into irreversible gender treatments before age 14. Her case exposes the reckless system enabling medi...

Join us for a disputatio lecture by Vishal Mangalwadi, an acclaimed author, philosopher, and social reformer known for his exploration of the Bible's influence on cultures and civilizations. He appeared in Jordan Peterson’s 2023 documentary film “Logos & Literacy.” He has lectured worldwide, advocating the transformative power of biblical principles in shaping societies. His notable works incl...

In this Disputatio address, Andy Naselli inspires the NSA student body and faculty to embrace reading as a transformative pursuit. Naselli dismantles the notion of becoming a mere hoarder of knowledge who gorges on information. Instead, he calls for a deeper vision: becoming the kind of reader who is fully human, informed by truth, and alive to the wisdom of the ages. Reading, Naselli argues, is n...

Colin Redemer’s Disputatio address at NSA explores Aristotle's three types of friendship—homonoia (basic alliance), usefulness, and pleasure—illustrated through Ratatouille. He emphasizes Aristotle's highest form: synesthetic friendship, where friends share a deep perception of being, seeing the world through each other's eyes. This unity transcends mutual benefit or enjoyment, fostering true unde...

We had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Simon Kennedy, who offered an insightful critique of the pedagogy behind Christian Worldview instruction. Dr. Kennedy suggests that "worldview" terminology may be less effective for academic Christian formation, advocating instead for an approach centered on the language of enculturation in wisdom. Apply to NSA here: https://nsa.edu/apply Give to NSA here: htt...