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William C. Michael, founder of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, discusses classical Catholic education and all that relates to it. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

William C. Michael


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    Should Children Be Made to Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 73:28


    In this video, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy elaborates on the following statement shared on social media: "Making young adult children work prematurely hurts them financially, academically, socially, etc.." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicalliberalarts/support

    Leading a Wife and Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 77:35


    In this walk talk, Mr. William C. Michael discusses the principles and methods by which a Catholic man can lead a wife and children. "Esau said, “Let us break camp and be on our way; I will travel in front of you.” But Jacob replied: “As my lord knows, the children are too young. And the flocks and herds that are nursing are a concern to me; if overdriven for even a single day, the whole flock will die. Let my lord, then, go before his servant, while I proceed more slowly at the pace of the livestock before me and at the pace of my children." (Genesis 33:12-14) "The husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church. He is the saviour of his body. Therefore as the church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in all things. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church, and delivered himself up for it:" (Ephesians 5:23-25) ************** Mr. William C. Michael is the founding headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, which works to research, restore, publish and teach the classical liberal arts. For more information, visit: https://classicalliberalarts.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicalliberalarts/support

    How to Make Progress as a Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 60:19


    In this walk talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy discusses the errors Catholic parents make in thinking about family life and how these errors undermine their efforts to lead their families forward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicalliberalarts/support

    What is the Goal of Debating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 58:33


    In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy discusses the proper goals for discussions, arguments and debates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicalliberalarts/support

    The Catholic Life: The Way of the Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 80:54


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    Why Are There No Religious Vocations?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 54:21


    William C. Michael, Classical Liberal Arts Academy. To learn more, visit: https/classicalliberalarts.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicalliberalarts/support

    What is the Goal of Lent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 57:33


    In this walk talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy reflects on proper goals for the Lentem season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicalliberalarts/support

    Don't Confuse Conservative Education and Classical Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 66:49


    In this walk talk Mr. William C Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy discusses the differences between conservative political education and real classical education. To learn more about real classical Catholic education, visit the Classical Liberal Arts Academy website at: https://classicalliberalarts.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicalliberalarts/support

    We Need to Study the Catechism of the Catholic Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 44:56


    William C. Michael --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Attacking the Catholic Church with Conspiracy Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 41:28


    In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy explains why the Catholic Church is always attacked with conspiracy theories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How to Fix Catholic Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 78:00


    In this walk talk, Mr. William C. Michael (Classical Liberal Arts Academy) discusses the necessary adaptations by which Catholic schools can (must) be fixed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Aesop's Fables: The Peacock's Complaint

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 22:53


    In this talk, Mr. Michael discusses Aesop's fable of the Peacock's Complaint, in which the vice of envy is considered. To join us in the formal study of Aesop's Fables and classical Philosophy, visit classicalliberalarts.com/study. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Chastity in Marriage (Adults Only)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 77:38


    For Married Men Only - Mr. William C. Michael discusses chastity in marriage, what threatens it and how it is to be pursued. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Starting with a 5 Year-Old Student

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 60:25


    Mr. William C. Michael discusses where he would begin if he was getting started in classical Catholic education with a 5 year-old child. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Do Atoms Really Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 58:52


    In this video, Mr. William C. Michael, of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy asks a simple question and discusses what's wrong with modern science--and, more importantly, why classical Catholic education is to be preferred to a modern math and science education. ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Classical Liberal Arts Academy provides self-paced, online courses in classical Catholic studies for students of all ages. Get started for free at: https://classicalliberalarts.com. #classicaleducation #homeschooling #catholicism --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Do Atoms Really Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 58:52


    We've been indoctrinated by fake science in modern schools, trained to recite the answers of modern science. In this talk, Mr. Michael discusses the problems with modern science and seeks an amswer to what appears to be a simple question. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    What Should Catholic Men Study?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 59:37


    In a generation where few men read at all, many men imagine that any reading is sufficient, but they never move beyond the surface. In this talk, Mr. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy explains what Catholic men need to study to join history's men and saints in true Catholic intellectual culture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How to Get Started in Homeschooling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 59:56


    With 22 years of full-time experience as an educator and homeschooling father of 10 children, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy offers some principled and practical advice on how to get started--and succeed--in homeschooling. The Classical Liberal Arts Academy provides self-paced, online courses in classical Catholic studies for students of all ages. Get started for free at: https://classicalliberalarts.com. #classicaleducation #homeschooling #catholicism --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How to Manage a Household

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 67:49


    One one side, we see men fighting with their wives and children, on the other we see men leaving their wives and children to do whatever they want. How do we avoid these two false extremes and find the golden mean for effective household management? In this talk, Mr. Michael discusses how to manage a household. Mr. William Michael is the headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, the world's leading source for classical Catholic research, publishing and teaching. For more information, visit: https://classicalliberalarts.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    There's Only One Way to Restore Catholic Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 65:44


    When Catholics think of how to restore Catholic culture, they normally look to the education of their children, but this is not where Catholic culture comes from. In this talk, Mr. Michael discusses the true source of Catholic culture, which is in our control as Catholic adults. Mr. William Michael is the headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, the world's leading source for classical Catholic research, publishing and teaching. For more information, visit: https://classicalliberalarts.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    College Prep is More than College Admission

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 54:05


    In many schools "college prep" means doing what is required for students to be admitted to a college. A college prep program, however, must offer more than college admission. Students must also be prepared to succeed in college studies AFTER admission and to succeed in life while in college (and beyond). In this talk, Mr. Michael discusses the essential lessons of a quality college prep program. Mr. William Michael is the headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, the world's leading source for classical Catholic research, publishing and teaching. For more information, visit: https://classicalliberalarts.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How to Deal with Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 33:54


    Mr. William C. Michael, of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy discusses how Christian families should deal with inflation and any other financial crises. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Why Modern Christianity Doesn't Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 68:19


    In this video, Mr. William C. Michael, of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, shares a reflection on why Christianity seems to be in such decline in modern society--and how that can be changed. ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Classical Liberal Arts Academy provides self-paced, online courses in classical Catholic studies for students of all ages. Get started for free at: https://classicalliberalarts.com. #classicaleducation #homeschooling #catholicism --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Separation of Church and State: Why Christians Get Politics Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 82:59


    In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy discusses what has many Christians confused about life in the modern world, and how they are distracted from the real mission of the Christian Church in the world. Understanding the role of the secular State and the heavenly Church, we can learn to live reasonably in this present life as Christians. To learn more, join us for free studies in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    The Goal of Studies for Catholic Laymen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 92:30


    In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy explains what's wrong with the modern idea of the Catholic laity and how it can fix itself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How Families Waste Money in Homeschooling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 90:40


    Mr. William C. Michael, of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, explains how Catholic families waste money in homeschooling and, consequently fail to enjoy the benefits available to them and to achieve the goals of Catholic homeschooling. ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Classical Liberal Arts Academy provides free, self-paced, online courses in classical Catholic studies for students of all ages. Get started today at: https://classicalliberalarts.com. #classicalliberalarts #williamcmichael #homeschooling --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Modern Science and Classical Catholic Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 73:28


    Mr. William C. Michael, of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, discusses what modern science CAN do and what it CANNOT, and how Christians are allowing modern anti-Catholic ideas to spread in the name of "science". ----------------------------------------------------------------- In 2022, Academy videos posted on YouTube and other social media channels will be supported by ads. To listen to our content ad-free, visit the Academy website. ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Classical Liberal Arts Academy provides free, self-paced, online courses in classical Catholic studies for students of all ages. Get started today at: https://classicalliberalarts.com. #classicalliberalarts #williamcmichael --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    The Real Costs of Homescholling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 83:55


    Christian parents do not respect the magnitude of the work of homeschooling. They do not respect the needs of their children. Urged into the choice to "pull their kids our of school" by reckless booksellers and homeschoolers looking for more group members, they don't count the costs. In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy discusses the real costs of homeschooling and what's needed for Christian parents to give their children what they need. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How to Fix Your Household

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 97:06


    In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy discusses how MEN can fix their household when things get out of line. To learn more about the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, visit https://classicalliberalarts.com. #williamcmichael #walktalks #classicalliberalarts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    The Deceptive Danger of Disobedience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 87:30


    In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy discusses the deceptive danger of disobedience in modern Catholic and American society. #walktalks #williamcmichael --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How to Study Natural Philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 71:05


    In this talk, Mr. William C. Michael of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy explains how Natural Philosophy is to be studied--with help from St. Thomas Aquinas. For more information on classical Catholic studies, visit https://classicalliberalarts.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    My Diet Coke vs. Orange Juice Debate and Why it Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 72:03


    My Diet Coke vs. Orange Juice Debate and Why it Matters --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    The Four Kinds of Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 80:34


    The Four Kinds of Students --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    What is the Socratic Method?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 71:45


    In modern society, ignorance of the Socratic Method has led to two crises.  First, fake classical education has used the name to falsely advertise their books and schools, giving parents a false sense that their children are receiving benefits they are not.  Second, false dilemmas lead modern society into innumerable divisions which lead only to confusion, anger and, in some cases, violence.    In this talk, Mr. Michael explains what the Socratic Method actually is, making it clear that it is NOT what the fake classical education programs advertise, and explaining how it can help us out of the modern errors that lead to vexation and prevent us from living as we should.   +++    Don't just listen--please SHARE this video with Catholic friends and relatives and ACT on it.  For more information about classical Catholic education, and access to over 100 free online courses, visit https://classicalliberalarts.com.   +++  Mr. William C. Michael is the founding headmaster of the Classical Liberal Arts Academy.  He graduated from Rutgers University with an honors degree in Classics & Ancient History and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.  Mr. Michael has worked in private education as a Classics teacher and administrator for over 20 years.  He is a Roman Catholic homeschooling father of ten children, and keeper of a quiet family farm in North Carolina. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    The Order of the Classical Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 104:42


    #classicalliberalarts #williamcmichael #classicaleducation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

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    What Prevents Catholic Learning from Making Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 81:37


    #catholiceducation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    The Great Problem with Modern Catholic Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 48:14


    #classicalliberalarts #classicaleducation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Pulled the Kids Out of School...Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 55:28


    #williamcmichael #classicalliberalarts Learn more from the Classical Liberal Arts Academy at https://classicalliberalarts.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Correspondence Studies in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 39:45


    If you would like to avoid the temptations and distractions of online courses, but would like the help of a remote tutor, you may be interested in correspondence studies in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    High School Rescue Plan for Homeschool Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 74:33


    #classicalliberalarts #williamcmichael #highschool --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Confirmation and the Duties of Catholic Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 73:13


    #classicalliberalarts #williamcmichael #catholicism --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

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    The Causes of Scrupulosity and its Remedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 94:54


    #classicalliberalarts #williamcmichael #scrupulosity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How to Master Standardized Tests without Compromise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 58:13


    #classicalliberalarts #williamcmichael --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Why Catholic Schools Should Move to the Classical Liberal Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 94:08


    Time is running out for private Catholic schools to abandon the public school K-12 model and return to the timeless classical model of education that was employed by Catholics before the advent of the American public schools. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Intro to the Michael Family Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 35:30


    William and Dania Michael introduce the first episode of the Michael Family Podcast, in which they will discuss the practical details of homeschooling and family life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How to Teach Young Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 80:53


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    Why the Ratio Studiorum is Important Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 50:01


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    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 73:11


    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, seems to pop up in half of the discussions I have with parents today. In this talk, I discuss the question of whether modern talk of "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" or "ADHD" is reasonable and what the cause and remedy appear to be. What are your thoughts? How do your experiences agree or differ? Please comment below. God bless you all, William C. Michael, Headmaster Classical Liberal Arts Academy https://classicalliberalarts.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    The Antichrist and the Mark of the Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 86:15


    Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that Antichrist cometh, even now there are become many Antichrists: whereby we know that it is the last hour." (1 John 2:18) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    Teachers Needed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 45:00


    For more information, visit: https://classicalliberalarts.com/teach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

    How Homeschool Parents Can Help their Children in the CLAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 57:59


    In the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, we provide expert assessment that is available nowhere else. Our focus, however, is in the ideas and content of our lessons, not basic study skills. In this talk, Mr. Michael explains how homeschool parents can help their children is way that complements the help provided by the Academy's assignment review and feedback. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/williamcmichael/support

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