Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins

Can social media be used for good? In this episode, Robert chats with Dino, known as The Art of Purpose on X. Learn how he leveraged his skills to build an influential online presence, monetize his content, and help others do the same. Dino also discusses the importance of having a mission statement and how Christians can use social media to positively impact culture.    https://x.com/creation247...

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Will a stock exchange in Texas turn the state blue? Robert and Chris discuss BlackRock and Citadel Securities backing a new Texas Stock Exchange as an alternative to New York's regulations. Plus, we revisit the GameStop saga and its market impact. Will closes the episode with a Classical Crypto segment.   https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-05/blackrock-citadel-back-upstart-texas-chall...

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out  https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/ .

How does classical education affect higher education? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton, founder of the Scala Foundation and associate professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Clayton discusses the importance of beauty, liberal arts education, and worship in restoring American culture.   https://margaritamooneyclayton.com/   https://scalafoundation.org/   The Secret...

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out  https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/ .

What does Trump's conviction mean for the election? Robert and Chris discuss the impact of Trump's guilty verdict on the election and the controversy over Illinois's hands-off approach to homeschooling. Will closes out the episode with exciting news about crypto.   ProPublica article: https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-homeschool-education-regulations   PBS Article: https://www.pbs.org/ne...

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out  https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/ .

Foster care needs the Church's help. Tune in to hear from Joe Knittig about the innovative Care Portal platform, which connects local churches with families in need, offering practical support like mattresses and refrigerators to prevent children from entering the system. Robert and Joe also talk about the upcoming movie "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot".   https://www.careportal.org/   ht...

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Discover the intersection of classical education and cutting-edge technology. Join Robert as he talks with Lex Avellino, a Classical Conversations graduate, about his journey from homeschooling to creating 3D virtual worlds for Disney and Warner Brothers. Lex shares how his classical education fueled his passion for learning and innovation in digital design.   https://www.threedivision.com/cc   ht...

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Celebrate with us as we hit a major milestone! Join Robert Bortins in the 100th episode of "Refining Rhetoric"! This special episode highlights ten impactful moments from our journey, offering inspiration and insights on faith, business, politics, and classical education. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!   Learn more about Classical Conversations at the Museum of the Bible. Go...

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out  https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/ .

Should the Ten Commandments be displayed in schools? Robert Bortins tackles three pressing headlines in today's episode: the growing crisis of confidence in higher education amid widespread student protests, the geopolitical impact of the sudden death of Iran ' s president, and the controversial bill in Louisiana requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments. Will also closes out the episode w...

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Have the major news outlets become obsolete? Robert interviews Dr. Steve Turley, founder of "Turley Talks." Known as the Patriot Professor, Dr. Turley discusses the rise of a new conservative age and the importance of creating a parallel economy to support freedoms. They explore challenges in mainstream media, the network society, and the need for alternative structures to live authentically.   ht...

Are homeschoolers properly socialized? In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins examines the latest homeschooling news, including Michigan's proposed registry and Alaska's ruling on school choice dollars. Chris and Robert also discuss Waco hosting their largest homeschool prom ever, and whether homeschool kids are as anti-social as some make them out to be. A must-listen for insig...

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How should Christian parents protect their children in a hostile culture? In this episode, Robert Bortins hosts Jason Jimenez, founder of Stand Strong Ministries, to discuss parenting Gen Z in a challenging culture and the rise of Progressive Christianity. Jimenez shares insights on proactive conversations with children and explains how Progressive Christianity redefines Jesus.   https://www.stand...

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How did bad media coverage of Donald Trump turn Robert from a "never Trumper" to a Trump supporter? Listen in as he and Chris navigate the case against the former U.S. President. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on justice, media bias, and the future of American politics.   MSN Article Politico Article Vox Article CNN Article Sasha Stone Substack   Learn more about the Copper Lodge Lib...

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Discover the transformative journey of exploring math with Leigh Bortins, founder of Classical Conversations. From aerospace engineer to educator, Leigh shares insights into the innovative Math Map curriculum, fostering a love for math through language and curiosity. Join Robert and Leigh as they discuss the importance of finding God in math.   themathmap.com   Make April 26 a Family Day at theate...

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