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In this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, guest host Kerry Baldwin interviews Andrew Kern, founder of the Circe Institute, to explore classical education from a Christian perspective. They discuss how classical education cultivates wisdom and virtue, contrasting it with conventional education's focus on job training and economic utility. Kern emphasizes the Socratic and mimetic teaching methods, which foster critical thinking and mental harmony, and critiques the fragmented, age-segregated conventional model for neglecting the soul and Christ as the logos. The conversation highlights the healing power of reflective thought, the importance of Christian classical education in fulfilling cultural traditions, and its role in preparing individuals for meaningful vocations by prioritizing wisdom over mere activism or economic fit.Additional Resources:- https://circeinstitute.org- https://classicalu.com/andrew-kern- https://amzn.to/4jBawKmAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Christ and Classics podcast, Colton Moore and Matt Bianco delve into Plato's dialogue, Meno, exploring the nature of virtue and whether it can be taught. They discuss their personal connections to Plato, the philosophical implications of the dialogue, and the role of divine inspiration in understanding virtue. The conversation highlights the complexities of teaching virtue and the innate understanding of right and wrong. In this conversation, Colton Moore and Matt Bianco explore the concept of virtue from both a theological and philosophical perspective, drawing on the teachings of Plato and the Christian tradition. They discuss the implications of virtue in parenting, education, and the nature of God, emphasizing the importance of humility, the pursuit of knowledge, and the ongoing quest for understanding in both life and faith.***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

January 31-February 1, the CiRCE Institute held its annual FORMA Symposium, hosted on the beautiful campus at Belmont Abbey College. The In this speech from the FORMA Symposium, Winston Brady addresses the plight of science education in the twenty-first century.Today, much of science education is not oriented toward truth but the cultivation and consolidation of power, with the objectivity of scientific knowledge used as a cloak for the mastery that scientific knowledge provides those who wield such power.Winston addressed the nature of the controversy, the historical steps by which modern education diverted from ancient practices, and a remedy rooted in truth, goodness, and beauty for restoring science education to its proper foundations.

This is Episode 59 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Timothy Knotts, Chief Philosophical Officer and Bursar for the New England Consortium of Classical Educators, delivers the opening keynote address for the 2024 conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences.----more---- Timothy Knotts is a co-founder of the Consortium, and lives in Windsor, Connecticut with his wife, Cynthia, and their four protégés. He is the author of Reasoning Together: Philosophy, a soon to be released high school introduction to philosophy, and is occasionally published on the CiRCE and Kepler blogs. Timothy is a Lead Curriculum Developer for Classical Conversations, a CiRCE Institute certified master teacher, a recovering attorney, an amateur poet, and lover of the beautiful.

Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Alec Bianco of the Circe Institute to discuss Book Fourteen of the Odyssey: The Loyal Swineherd. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more!From our guide:77. What happens in book fourteen?Odysseus, disguised as an old beggar, makes his way to the home of his loyal swineherd, Eumaeus (14.32). Odysseus is welcomed warmly, as the swineherd reiterates that “every stranger and beggar comes from Zeus” (14.66). The swineherd shows great affection for his king that sailed away for Troy, but believes he is now most likely dead (14.155). Odysseus the beggar swears by the “table of hospitality” of the swineherd that “Odysseus will return” (14.189). Odysseus then fabricates a long backstory about how he was a soldier at Troy (14.270), and how he came to hear news of Odysseus' return (14.363). The swineherd tells Odysseus the beggar to not try and “charm” him with lies (14.438). Odysseus pushes back and says the swineherd can toss him off a cliff if Odysseus does not return, but the swineherd remains skeptical (14.451). The book ends with Odysseus testing the hospitality of the swineherd, but the swineherd remains a gracious host and makes a warm bed for Odysseus by the fire (14.585).78. What should be observed about the Swineherd?Eumaeus is a slave and swineherd whose name means “seek after the good.” He demonstrates a remarkable fondness and loyalty toward his king, Odysseus (14.44). Notably, Homer again shifts into second person when speaking of Eumaeus, as he did for Patroclus in the Iliad (14.63). He is an exemplar of guest-friendship (14.66) and displays an intimate knowledge of his master's goods (14.115). His epithet “foremen of men” refers to his role overseeing the swineherds, but it may also be a reflection on the quality of his character.The Swineherd gives us an insight into how Odysseus the King treated his subjects, which raises an arguably contrast to how Odysseus treated his men on the journey home (14.159). Quite notably, the Swineherd seems to be somewhat resistant to Odysseus' rhetoric (lies) or at least suspect of it (14.411, 438 His reply to Odysseus' rhetoric is arguably one of the first examples of sarcasm in ancient literature (14.453). The Swineherd also displays a notable piety, as he makes three distinct pious gestures before the feast (14.479). There is always much speculation about whether the Swineherd recognizes or at least suspects Odysseus the beggar's true identity (14.502).Our Year with Homer continues!

In this episode, Colton and Devin are joined by Andrew Kern from the CiRCE Institute to discuss the importance of Homer for education and how his stories relate to the Holy Scriptures. He explains that Homer was the teacher of the Greeks, and teaches his readers how to teach. Homer's stories are filled with weaving imagery, which symbolizes the fabric of civilization and the art of wisdom. Furthermore, the conversation considers the claim that Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are the best books on rhetoric and storytelling—teaching readers how to deliberate in community and create imaginative worlds rooted in reality. The discussion also explores the relationship between Homer and philosophers like Plato and C. S. Lewis. Might we view Homer's works of epic poetry as the dawn of a new age, while the analytical approach of Plato and Aristotle marks the sunset of an age? Kern emphasizes the need for teachers to teach receptively, allowing students to receive truth and be transformed by it. He also mentions the significance of the temple as a form of reality and announces an upcoming online class on teaching receptively. ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/ ✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb (  @tmichaelwhalcomb  ) interviews Dr. Matt Bianco. They will talk about "The Circe Institute, Classical Education, and A Dad's Letters To His Sons", and more. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Tune in! ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/ ✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

About The GuestDavid V. Hicks retired in 2015 as Chief Academic Officer for Meritas LLC, a company based in Chicago that owned and operated K-12 college preparatory schools worldwide.  The day after his retirement, Meritas was sold to Nord Anglia Education.   Before joining Meritas, Hicks spent thirty years in independent education, heading St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Jackson, Mississippi; St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas; St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire; and the Darlington School in Rome, Georgia.  After graduating from The Stony Brook School (New York) in 1966, Hicks studied at Princeton where he majored in English and graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1970. He then read for a master's degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Jesus College, Oxford as a Rhodes scholar. He later studied at the University of Moscow. Hicks served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and is the youngest man ever to teach on the faculty of the Naval War College. In 1976, he ran for Congress in New York's Westchester County in a race he narrowly lost to long-time incumbent Richard Ottinger. In 1981 his book, NORMS & NOBILITY: A TREATISE ON EDUCATION, won the Outstanding Book Award for Education from the American Library Association. In 1996, Hicks created a stir in boarding school communities around the United States when he published his essay, “The Strange Fate of the American Boarding School,” in The American Scholar. His and his brother Scot's translation of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations was published by Scribner as THE EMPEROR'S HANDBOOK in 2002.   Since then Scot and Davd have produced a series of annotated translations of Plutarch's Lives for CiRCE: The Lawgivers; The Statesmen; and The Tyrant. Forthcoming books by Hicks: The Stones Cry Out: Reflections on the Myths We Live By (CAP) and with Father Anthony Gilbert, Orthodox Christianity and Classical Education (SVP). Hicks has served on numerous boards throughout the world, most recently including the TASIS Foundation (Switzerland), the Campion School (Greece), St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (New York), TASIS Dorado School (Puerto Rico), San Roberto International School  (Mexico), and St. Peter's Monastery Foundation (Montana).  Hicks and his wife Mary Elizabeth have four grown children and live on a ranch (West of the Moon) off the grid near Harrison, Montana.  They are members of St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church In Bozeman.Show NotesDavid shares about his education as a child into his early career and how it lead him towards writing Norms and Nobility. Adrienne and David dive into what it means to create a spirit of inquiry rooted in dialects. David delves into the thesis of Norms and Nobility and expands on the quote on page 18 of his book. David discusses what early Christian education looked like.  David details about all his newer writing projectsDavid V. Hicks ResourcesREISSUE of Norms and Nobility releases August 6, 2024 (look for the blue book with the introduction by Andrew Kern)Orthodox Christianity and Classical Education: An Anthology edited by David V. Hicks (published by St. Vladimir's Press. Release date is not yet available)The Stones Cry Out by David V. Hicks (CAP publishing- Preorder form is available here)The Emporer's Handbook : A New Translation of the Meditations Trans. by David and Scot Hicks (the new paperback version is Marcus Arelius's Meditations also translated by Hicks)The Plutarch books (all 3: The Lawgiver, The Statesman, The Tyrant) can be found on Circe Institute's website here.Resources MentionedThucydides (He did not mention what book, but this is the version that Dr. Matthew Post used for his classes at UD)Crime and Punishment by Fyodor DostoevskyThe Book of Lost Tales by J.R.R. TolkienThe Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane JabobsThe Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture by Wendell Berry (audiobook is free on audible)Plutarch's LivesSingapore MathThe PsalterFilm: Seven Brides for Seven BrothersNotes from Underground by Fyodor DostoevskyChristianity and Classical Culture by Charles Norris Cochrane (free pdf here) Past Guests on the Podcast who are Mentioned in this Episode:RightStart MathTeaching Math Like Socrates with Number LabTending The Heart of Virtue: Vigen GuroianDr. Christopher Perrin on What is Classical Education?Bryan Smith: A Sage in the Liberal Arts Tradition______________________________Beautiful Teaching is hosting an online classical education conference (Karen Glass is one of the keynote speakers). https://www.beautifulteaching.com/conference$20 off Discount Code:IDEAS20note: copy/paste exactly without any spaces before or after.It is good through June 20.DETAILED PROGRAM GUIDEConference Recordings: All sessions will be recorded. Live attendance is greatly encouraged, but come and go as needed. The recording will be av...

"We have to train the senses to discern good and evil, the physical senses, the moral senses, and the intellectual senses. That's what I mean by virtues." ~ Andrew Kern Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, hostYvette Hampton engages in an insightful conversation with Andrew Kern, of the CiRCE Institute, about cultivating wisdom, virtue, and beauty in a child's education. Discover invaluable insights on teaching from rest, importance of deliberation and proportion, selecting the right resources, and embracing the journey of education. Explore timeless wisdom and practical advice to equip and lead children towards a purposeful, Christ-centered life.    Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Summit Ministries - Summit Ministries Student Conferences give teens and young adults reasons to trust the biblical foundation you've laid for them. Get a $200 discount on their in-person conference by using code SCHOOLHOUSE24 at checkout. And receive an additional $200 off with their Early Bird Discount when you register by March 31st. Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide The CiRCE Institute The Lost Tools of Writing Ask Andrew Podcast Andrew Kern on Classical Education More Videos from Andrew Kern Discussion Questions: 1. How does Andrew Kern define the word "curriculum," and what are his objections to the traditional use of the term? 2. What is the significance of the term "encyclopedia" in the context of education, as explained by Andrew Kern? 3. According to Andrew Kern, what are the three key areas that should guide our thinking about curriculum? 4. How does Andrew Kern define "deliberation" and "a sense of proportion" in the context of education, and why does he consider them so important? 5. What does Andrew Kern mean by "cultivating wisdom and virtue" in children's education, and how does it differ from focusing solely on grades? 6. Andrew Kern discusses the importance of engaging in books and literature that prompt deliberation and the development of a sense of proportion. How do you think this approach to learning could impact a child's education? 7. Based on the discussion about art and the concept of order, share your thoughts on how a well-ordered environment and curriculum can contribute to a child's education and understanding of the world. 8. How does Andrew Kern emphasize the importance of incorporating wisdom and virtue into education rather than focusing solely on content? Why do you think this approach is significant in shaping a well-rounded and thoughtful individual?  

"Christian classical education is that ongoing dialogue. And there's now a 2000 to 3000 year stream of wisdom and we could call it a tradition, a tradition of great wisdom available to us and endless riches that are beyond measure." ~ Andrew Kern Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. In this compelling episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, Yvette Hampton interviews Andrew Kern, founder of the CiRCE Institute, on the rich history of classical education and its relevance in today's educational landscape, and on understanding God's order in a world filled with chaos. Discover how faith and simplicity can transform the way we approach education, leading to a more purposeful and meaningful homeschooling experience. Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation. Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Summit Ministries - Summit Ministries Student Conferences give teens and young adults reasons to trust the biblical foundation you've laid for them. Get a $200 discount on their in-person conference by using code SCHOOLHOUSE24 at checkout. And receive an additional $200 off with their Early Bird Discount when you register by March 31st. Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide The CiRCE Institute The Lost Tools of Writing Ask Andrew Podcast Andrew Kern on Classical Education More Videos from Andrew Kern Discussion Questions: 1. How does Andrew Kern define classical education, and what historical context does he provide for its origins? 2. How does Andrew Kern emphasize the importance of faith as an antidote to fear in the context of parenting and education? 3. According to Andrew Kern, how can a foundation of faith lead to a simplified and peaceful approach to education? 4. In what ways does Andrew Kern encourage parents to view themselves as mediators of God's wisdom and love to their children? 5. How does Andrew Kern connect the concept of gardening with teaching children about the kingdom of God? 6. What does Andrew Kern suggest are the potential pitfalls of making decisions based on anxiety and fear in the homeschooling journey? 7. How does Andrew Kern emphasize the role of maintaining humility and seeking repentance as important aspects of the homeschooling parent's mindset? 8. In what way does Andrew Kern discuss the relationship between a parent's faith and their approach to discipling and teaching their children? 9. What practical steps can parents take to apply Andrew Kern's principles of faith, patience, and a focus on Christ-centered education within their homeschooling approach?  

This is Episode 50 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Timothy Knotts sits down with Dr. Scott Postma to talk about the New England Consortium of Classical Educators and their mission to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences. Timothy is a co-founder of the Consortium, and lives in Windsor, Connecticut with his wife, Cynthia, and their four protégés. He is the author of Reasoning Together: Philosophy, a soon to be released high school introduction to philosophy, and is occasionally published on the CiRCE and Kepler blogs. Timothy is a Lead Curriculum Developer for Classical Conversations, a CiRCE Institute certified master teacher, a recovering attorney, an amateur poet, and lover of the beautiful. Learn more about the Consortium of Classical Educators. Learn more about the New England Consortium Summer Conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. For live, online courses in the classical Christian tradition, visit Kepler Education.  

Co-Author of Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America and founder of the CiRCE institute, Andrew Kern joins John today to talk about the history of education, especially in America and maybe where it all went off the rails (hint: it happened before the colonies got their independent streak). They also explore what a return to classical education could look like and what it would mean for future generations. Discover more about classical education and the CiRCE Institute here: https://circeinstitute.org/ Visit us at https://first-things.org/ 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-things.org for more information. Like the podcast? Join us for more on Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant

We talk about Koine Greek Advent and Christmas music and Monique's teaching with the Circe Institute. Monique Neal: Monique.c.neal@gmail.com Circe Institute Greek Apprenticeship Program Circe Institute Music mentioned Today the Virgin Christos Genatai [Christos Genatai] (https://youtu.be/hIaLOmg0gsE?si=zTP8HNHS1W7Mj0fF) Text of the Homily by Gregory the Theologian Greek English

What should your child's classical education look like in the modern world? In this episode, Robert talks with Andrew Kern, founder and president of the CiRCE Institute, co-author of The Lost Tools of Writing, and one of the leading figures in the classical education movement. Here, Andrew identifies why the true purpose of classical education is to cultivate wisdom and virtue through the nourishment of students' souls. Throughout this packed conversation, expect to learn where government-funded education in America first went wrong, why training your child to fight against distraction is crucial to their spiritual and intellectual development, how to become better at any skill such as writing, how to actually get your child to pay attention, why students still need to practice the lost tools of learning in an AI-driven world, and why the terms “artificial intelligence” and “virtual reality” are not only misleading but, in fact, don't really mean anything at all. Show notes: RefiningRhetoric.com/Andrew-Kern Get a homeschool family the gift of Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Lifelong Learners this Christmas! Learn more at ScribblersatHome.com.

Christine Perrin is the director of writing at Messiah College and has taught literature and creative writing at Johns Hopkins University, with Gordon College's Orvieto Program, through the Pennsylvania Arts Council to students of all ages, and at the local classical school where her children attended. She consults with classical schools in curriculum development and faculty development in poetry and writing, and speaks regularly at the CiRCE Institute as well as the Society for Classical Learning conferences. She is a two-time recipient of the PA Arts Council Artists Fellowship and a Bread Loaf Writer's Conference Fellowship. Perrin is the author of Bright Mirror, a collection of her own poetry, and of The Art of Poetry, a textbook for middle and high school students. Her work also appears in various journals, including The New England Review, Image, TriQuarterly, Blackbird, Christianity and Literature, and The Cresset.-Bio via Classical Academic Press Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Summary:  In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett tell the story of classical education and explain how it changed across different time periods. Further Reading and References: Kern, Andrew and Gene Veith. Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America. Circe Institute. Perrin, Christopher. “The Legacy and Modern Renewal of Classical Education.” Classical Academic Press. https://classicalacademicpress.com/blogs/classical-insights/the-legacy-and-modern-renewal-of-classical-education. Markos, Louis. “The Rise of the Bible-Teaching, Plato-Loving, Homeschool Elitists.” Christianity Today. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/september/classical-christian-schools.html. McCoy Brandon, “Classical Education: An Attractive School Choice for Parents,” Manhattan Institute, Date Published: July 29th, 2021 https://manhattan.institute/article/classical-education-an-attractive-school-choice-for-parents. William, Michael. “Confusing Classical Education with Conservative Education.” Classical Liberal Arts Society. https://classicalliberalarts.com/classical-catholic-education/confusing-classical-education-with-conservative-education/. Historical Correction: Horace Mann was the Secretary of Education for the Massachusetts State Board of Education, rather than the secretary of the Philadelphia Board of Education. (00:00) - Intro (00:43) - The loadedness of the phrase "Classical Education" (03:10) - The historical foundations of Classical Education (04:18) - Classical Education in Classical times (17:48) - Classical Education in America (43:13) - Touching on topics for the next episode (46:39) - Outro

As you now know, there's a new language beyond the classical wardrobe door. We recognize it well enough to know we love what's being said but we find ourselves hardpressed to translate it to share what is meant. Never fear. I'm joined today by the wonderful Heidi White to learn more of what classical educators mean when they say, “Classical education nourishes the soul.”It's even better than it sounds.__________Heidi White, M.A., is a teacher, editor, podcaster, and author. She teaches Humanities at St. Hild School in Colorado Springs. She is the author of the forthcoming The Divided Soul: Reuniting Duty and Desire in Literature and Life. She is a contributing author, speaker, consultant, and Atrium instructor at the Circe Institute and a weekly contributor on fiction, poetry, and Shakespeare on the Close Reads Podcast Network. She serves on the Board of Directors of The Anselm Society as well the Academic Advisory Board for the Classical Learning Test. She writes fiction, poetry, and essays, and she speaks about literature, education, and the Christian imagination. She lives in Black Forest, Colorado with her husband and children.Find her work:www.closereads.substack.comwww.circeinstitute.org/atriumwww.instagram.com/heidiwhitereads__________You can find the full episode notes here (including my footnotes for this episode). You can leave the podcast a rating and review here. (I thank you!)---------Join the 600+ mother-teachers in Common House (It's like a Patreon, but better.) where we think deeply and learn together through full courses, bonus minisodes, monthly Q+A video calls, resources, and more!Right now, you can join a number of self-paced courses like Charlotte Mason Habits 101, Summer Planning Series, and How to Start a Classical Charlotte Mason Co-op!

Ron sits down with special guest, Dr. Matthew Bianco of The CiRCE Institute. The two discuss homeschooling, as all three of Matt's children are homeschool graduates. They also discuss Matt's book Letters to My Sons: A Humane Vision for Human Relationships. Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Dr. Matthew Bianco, the Chief Operations Officer for the CiRCE Institute and a head mentor in the CiRCE Apprenticeship Program. He is also the author of Letters to My Sons: A Humane Vision for Human Relationships. He discusses how he discovered classical education after attending public school and serving in the U.S. Air Force. He also shares information on the CiRCE Apprenticeship Program and details his perspective on the importance of sports to navigating life and “things that matter because they don't matter.”

On this episode, host Winston Brady speaks with CiRCE-certified educator Kristen Rudd on the value of classical education in general and on Dante's Divine Comedy in particular—why students should read it and the insights they'll gain for life by finishing Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Kristen has homeschooled her two children for 15 years, and she is in the final year of her homeschooling journey. She is a CiRCE-certified master classical teacher, holds an MAT in Classical Education from the Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, and teaches online literature and writing classes for both high schoolers and adults.She teaches the Dante Atrium for the Circe Institute and directs the Independent Classical Educator Fellowship, a convivial group for like-minded entrepreneurial classical educators, as well as the Triangle Classical Forum in the Raleigh-Durham region of North Carolina. Feel free to contact Kristen through her website.

“The gates of hell are open night and day; Smooth the descent, and easy is the way: But to return, and view the cheerful skies, In this the task and mighty labor lies.” - from The Aeneid of Virgil The Magnus Podcast returns with Dr. Matthew Bianco of the CiRCE Institute. Listen to this enlightening discussion on Plato and the allegory of the cave, and wonder and the demise of a vacuous society.  Dr. Matthew Bianco is the Chief Operations Officer for the CiRCE Institute, where he also serves as a head mentor in the CiRCE apprenticeship program. He is married to his altogether lovely high school sweetheart, Patricia. Dr. Matt Bianco has a PhD in Humanities from Faulkner University's Great Books Honors College. He is the author of Letters to My Sons: A Humane Vision for Human Relationships. Learn more about CiRCE! Join the Fellowship now! It's free and always will be. 

On this special episode of Anchored, we are joined by Joshua Gibbs, who reads a version of his pamphlet “A Short Introduction to Classical Christian Education.” Joshua Gibbs is a teacher, lecturer, expert on pedagogy, and author of several books including the upcoming Love What Lasts: How to Save Your Soul from Mediocrity. He is also an Alcuin Fellow and member of the Templeton Honors College advisory board, as well a frequent speaker for the Circe Institute and the Society for Classical Learning. He also teaches online courses for ClassicalU and on his website GibbsClassical.com.

Bobby Maddex, the director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, speaks with Monique Neal, the head mentor of the CIRCE Institute and its new Greek language apprenticeship. If you would like to contact Monique, you may at Monique.c.neal@gmail.com.

Our guest today is Jason Barney from the Educational Renaissance Podcast! Jason serves as the Principal of Coram Deo Academy in Carmel, IN. In 2012 he was awarded the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching from Hillsdale College. He completed his MA in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton College, where he received The Tenney Award in New Testament Studies. In addition to his administrative responsibilities in vision, philosophy and faculty training, Jason has taught courses in Latin, Humanities, and Senior Thesis from 3rd-12th grades. He has published several books, including A Classical Guide to Narration with the CiRCE Institute and A Short History of Narration with Educational Renaissance. He regularly speaks at events and conferences, including SCL, ACCS and the CiRCE Institute, and has two courses on ClassicalU on Charlotte Mason and Narration. In addition, he has provided training for schools, like the Geneva School, the Covenant School of Dallas and the Ecclesial Schools Initiative. Jason blogs regularly on ancient wisdom for the modern era at www.educationalrenaissance.com. Jason Barney has written a lot over the years about the use of rewards and their affects on children. Abby and Brandy thoroughly enjoyed discussing rewards and intrinsic motivation with him, and we think you'll love what he had to say! *** Have you joined the Scholé Sistership yet? In January, we kicked off our annual 5x5 Reading Challenge. It is not too late to join us! All you have to do is head on over to scholesisters.com/join and sign up for the Sophie plan and in addition to a replay of our big kickoff webinar, you will get tons of accountability, book ideas, and support. *** Click here to access today's show notes. Click here to join the Sistership.

In this episode, Graham interviews Andrew Kern, President & CEO of the CiRCE Institute, an awesome organization that focuses on Classical Christian Education. Andrew has amazing thoughts on not only education but how to guide our children towards virtue and wisdom. You will find this episode enlightening, encouraging and challenging!

About our GuestMr. Barney serves as the Principal of Coram Deo Academy in Carmel, IN. In 2012 he was awarded the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching from Hillsdale College. He completed his MA in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton College, receiving The Tenney Award in New Testament Studies. Before coming into his current position, Jason served as the Academic Dean at Clapham School, a classical Christian school in Wheaton, IL. In addition to his administrative responsibilities in vision, philosophy, and faculty training, Jason has taught courses in Latin, Humanities, and Senior Thesis from 3rd-12th grades. He regularly speaks at events and conferences, including SCL, ACCS, and the CiRCE Institute. He has published A Classical Guide to Narration with the CiRCE Institute and A Short History of Narration through Educational Renaissance, where he blogs regularly on ancient wisdom for the modern era.Show NotesJason Barney places Charlotte Mason squarely within the classical tradition. In this conversation, Jason points to multiple attestations within the classical tradition and contemporary science that demonstrate that Mason was on to something right in her philosophy and practices. In our conversation, Jason lays out some of the problems with the modern factory education model. He explains how the art of narration fosters what contemporary scientists call "durable learning" or deep and lasting knowledge retention. Jason also takes on Bloom's Taxonomy and explains how it risks enshrining the teacher in modernism when they would be better served reading The Abolition of Man. Some topics in this episode include:Charlotte Mason and the Classical Tradition Modern Education Movements: Ruseau, Pestalozzi, John Lock, Monstasori Lessons from Contemporary Psychology and Neuroscience Narration, Retrieval Practice, and Durable Learning Practicing Narration in the Classroom Why Students Can't recall What They Just Read/HeardProblems With the Factory Model of Education Narration Leading to Good ConversationsProblems with Blooms TaxonomyMaking Time to Read  Resources and Books & Mentioned In This EpisodeA Short History of Narration A Classical Guide to Narration Educational Renaissance on Charlotte Mason Bonus Podcast Jason and I continued our conversation and talked in-depth about one of his favorite books for teachers, Teach Like A Champion by Doug Lemov. If you want to listen to that conversation, please support us on Patreon. _________________________________Credits:Sound Engineer: Andrew HelselLogo Art: Anastasiya CFMusic: Used with permission. cellists: Sara Sant' Ambrogio and Lexine Feng; pianist: Alyona Waldo  © 2022 Beautiful Teaching. All Rights Reserved ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

About our GuestSean Johnson holds an M.A. in English from the University of Dallas, and he teaches Great Books at Veritas School in Richmond, Virginia. Sean has reviewed movies for FilmFisher.com, and is a frequent contributor to The Circe Institute's blog and print journal FORMA. As you notice in this interview, Sean loves family, food, and film.  After the show,  consider listening to Sean Johnson's talk “The Devil Loves a Picky Eater.” Show NotesIn this episode, Sean Johnson and Trae Bailey converse on the proper relationship between family, food, and film in the classical classroom and home. Here Sean suggests movies for the whole family, what to cook with your kids, and how to deal with picky eaters.Some topics in this episode include: Our cultivated culture of pickiness   How the kitchen can inform the classroom  The difficult roles of teachers and parents  Narration in the home  Reviewing Films and Praising Well  Graham Greene's novels and screenplays Lectio Divina    Alcohol and Drinking Culture How to watch movies with your family  The proper place for the television in the home  Sean's film recommendations Books &  Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeFORMA Journal The Republic, Socrates  The Supper of The Lamb: A Culinary Reflection, Farrar Capon  The Third Man, Graham Greene Our Man in Havana, Graham, Greene High NoonThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Charlie Chaplin Movies WALL-E  Ratatouille The Incredibles Sean's Favorite Book & Quote: Beauty for Truth's Sake, Stratford Caldecott “Is he enough of a pagan to die for the world, and enough of a Christian to die to it?” - G.K.Chesterton, Orthodoxy _______________________________Credits:Sound Engineer: Andrew HelselLogo Art: Anastasiya CFMusic: Used with permission. cellists: Sara Sant' Ambrogio and Lexine Feng; pianist: Alyona Waldo  © 2022 Beautiful Teaching. All Rights Reserved ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is Episode 35 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Scott Postma talks with Andrew Kern of the CiRCE Institute about Classical Education and Andrew's 3-part article, What Happened to Classical Education? Listen in as Andrew brilliantly answers some of the big questions educators should be (and are) asking: What is classical education? What forms or variations does it offer? Is it an identifiable method? Is it a formula or even a form? Is it a creed, a value system, a set of skills? What do we mean when we claim to be classical educators? Read all three parts of What Happened to Classical Education? Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Learn more about CiRCE and Andrew Kern here. Learn more about Kepler and classical Christian Education here.

Dr. Jenkins welcomes Andrew Kern, founder and director of The Circe Institute for a lively conversation ranging from pedagogy, to the sorry state of modern education, and of course, to Homer.

Dr. Jenkins welcomes Andrew Kern, founder and director of The Circe Institute for a lively conversation ranging from pedagogy, to the sorry state of modern education, and of course, to Homer.

Dr. Jenkins welcomes Andrew Kern, founder and director of The Circe Institute for a lively conversation ranging from pedagogy, to the sorry state of modern education, and of course, to Homer.

Founded in 1953, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) has remained on the forefront of the conservative intellectual movement with a particular focus on ensuring college students are equipped with the tools they need to explore the conservative worldview.  During the tumultuous begins of the modern conservative movement in the United States, ISI embraced many of the views and adherents of both the libertarian and traditionalist wings of the movements.  Today, ISI is yet again navigating the divisions on the Right as they seek to maintain a platform where these embattled factions can meet together and debate their differences with civility and passion.   Joining Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis in this episode is James Davenport, Academic Program Officer for ISI, as they discuss indispensable books for the student of conservatism, the plight of young conservatives on college campuses, the importance and relevance of fusionism, cancel culture and civility, and how conservatives might combat the continuous Leftward bent of higher education.   About James Davenport James Davenport is Academic Program Officer for the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.  He received his BA in politics, philosophy, and theology from the Templeton Honors College at Eastern University.  As an undergraduate, James was an ISI Honors Scholar and president of his campus ISI Society—The Montaigne Society.  He also participated in seminars with the Elm Institute, was a fellow with the Philadelphia Commons Institute (formerly the Agora Institute), and was a course fellow in religion and politics with the Hertog Foundation.   James' writing can be found in the Imaginative Conservative, The University Bookman, Philanthropy Daily, Front Porch Republic, the Forma Journal of the Circe Institute, and more.  He also hosts the Conservative Conversations with ISI podcast alongside ISI President Johnny Burtka and National Director of Student Programs Marlo Slayback.  You can find James on Twitter @mrJSDavenport   Listener Mail In the listener mail segment Josh responds to a listener's request to cover the topics of conservatism in urban areas and the challenge of countering the Left's hold over elite institutions, particularly in higher education.  

What is memory? How did ancient and medieval Christians understand memory? What were their memorization techniques and how did these help them develop a robust spiritual life? All these questions and more are answered in this episode, which is a discussion between Daniel Hanna and Katerina Kern of the CiRCE Institute. To visit the webpage for the CiRCE Institute, click here: https://www.circeinstitute.org To contact Katerina, email her at katerina@circeinstitute.com You can follow me to get updates by by signing up to my mailing list by clicking here: bit.ly/32VDhKY or follow me on Facebook by clicking here: goo.gl/tXwi7i Music played at the beginning and end of the podcast is titled "Prelude No. 6" by Chris Zabriskie from his album Preludes used under creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Andrew Kern, President and CEO of the Circe Institute and a researcher into the world of classical education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Homer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Kern, President and CEO of the Circe Institute and a researcher into the world of classical education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Homer.

Winston Brady speaks with Andrew Kern, President of the CiRCE Institute. In this episode, Winston and Andrew talk about virtue and the role of a Great Books education in cultivating virtue and the role Classical education has in helping students to form good character and cultivate good habits, as well as the incredible importance of teaching students how to pay attention and resolve discord in an age where such things are increasingly hard to do. More information about CiRCE, or the Center for Independent Research on Classical Education, can be found at their website: https://www.circeinstitute.org/

Yvette Hampton talks with Cindy Rollins, homeschool mom, speaker, and author, about finding meaning, purpose, and beauty in the litany of home-life. They discuss how moms can develop lifelong habits for themselves and how they can encourage their children to develop good habits. How can you focus on a daily rhythm rather than strict scheduling? And how can you zero in on the power of attention (in the student, in the mom, and in society) and its role in a future life of prayer? Cindy Rollins homeschooled her nine children for over 30 years. She is the co-host with Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks of the popular Literary Life Podcast and curates the Over the Back Fence Newsletter at Cindyrollins.net.  She is the author of Mere Motherhood: Morning Time, Nursery Rhymes, and My Journey Toward Sanctification; A Handbook for Morning Time, and the Mere Motherhood Newsletters. She runs an active Patreon group where they read Charlotte Mason's Volumes and discuss questions pertaining to motherhood and life. Her heart’s desire is to encourage moms using Charlotte Mason’s timeless principles. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee with her husband Tim and dog Max. You can also find her traveling around the country visiting her 13+ grandchildren, watching her youngest son play baseball, and occasionally speaking at events.    Watch the video of this conversation on the Schoolhouse Rocked YouTube Channel. Partner with us! Has The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked. Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team. Recommended Resources: Podcast episode - Ginny Yurich: 1000 Hours Outside   Mere Motherhood: Morning Time, Nursery Rhymes, and My Journey Toward Sanctification; A Handbook for Morning Time by Cindy Rollins For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay The Patriot’s Daughter by Kamryn Green The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers by Ralph Moody That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis   Connect with Cindy Rollins: Website:  cindyrollins.net  where she publishes her newsletter Over the Back Fence Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cindyrollins.net/ Mere Motherhood https://www.facebook.com/groups/meremotherhood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyordoamoris/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CindyOrdoAmoris Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cindyrollins   If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.   New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!   Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.   Book Lovers, FORMA, from the CiRCE Institute contemplates ancient ideas for contemporary people, both online and in print. Whether we’re reviewing a new mystery novel, sharing new original poetry, or publishing critical essays, we’re trying to determine what classical thought can offer modern mankind. We’re looking back, even if the past seems backward. We publish original essays, reviews, interviews, and poetry. And we’re hunting miscellany, seeking out the sorts of things that book-lovers love. The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.   Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.

Meet Joshua Gibbs, who teaches online classes at GibbsClassical.com. He is the author of How to Be Unlucky, Something They Will Not Forget, and The 25th: New and Selected Christmas Essays. He is an Alcuin Fellow, a frequent blogger for The Circe Institute, and the creator of the Proverbial podcast.

Meet Joshua Gibbs, who teaches online classes at GibbsClassical.com. He is the author of How to Be Unlucky, Something They Will Not Forget, and The 25th: New and Selected Christmas Essays. He is an Alcuin Fellow, a frequent blogger for The Circe Institute, and the creator of the Proverbial podcast.

Because of this paradox about the internet: that it can be both a thing of beauty and a dumpster fire, we all have to do our individual parts to make it more of the first description: a place of needed connection, education, encouragement, and personal and communal growth, and much, much less of the latter. There's more than one way we can do this, but this episode is about one specific idea. Shadow & Light Browse Tsh's recommended books Create Your Rule of Life (pay what you want) Who Tsh supports on Patreon: Annie Jones' From the Front Porch, Beth & Sarah's Pantsuit Politics, The Catholic Traveler, Dear Hank and John Who Tsh supports on Substack: David French's The Dispatch, Claire Diaz-Ortiz's Newsletter, Knox McCoy's Sectional Healing, Amber Haines' Story Letters, Seth Haines' The Examined Life, Circe Institute's Forma Journal, Hank Green's Pay Attention, Nicole Bennett's Book is the Watchword, Mark Galli's Galli Report, Jeff Chu's Notes From a Make-Believe Farmer, Stephanie Smith's Slant Letter, Michael Wear's Reclaiming Hope, Anna Cordrea-Rado's The Professional Freelancer, Sarah Bessey's Field Notes, Erin Moon's The Swipe Up, and Caroline TeSelle's I'll Be Witty Tomorrow The Repair Shop, on Netflix Rothys.com/goodlist

Dn. Sean Reid interviews David Kern, Vice President of Integrated Resources with the CiRCE Institute, in the topic of the importance of poetry. David directs CiRCE's multimedia initiatives, including CiRCE Press and CiRCE Podcasts. He is the host of a number of podcasts, including Close Reads, The Daily Poem, and Libromania, and is editor-in-chief of FORMA Journal, the magazine of the CiRCE Institute. He often writes about film, television, books, and other culture-related topics, and has been published by Christ and Pop Culture, Think Christian, Relevant, and elsewhere. David and his wife, Bethany, have four children and they live in Concord, NC near both sets of grandparents. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, reading old-school spy novels, and cooking as much as possible. For more information on Saint Emmelia Ministries or one of our regional conferences, visit www.saintemmelia.com

Dn. Sean Reid interviews David Kern, Vice President of Integrated Resources with the CiRCE Institute, in the topic of the importance of poetry. David directs CiRCE's multimedia initiatives, including CiRCE Press and CiRCE Podcasts. He is the host of a number of podcasts, including Close Reads, The Daily Poem, and Libromania, and is editor-in-chief of FORMA Journal, the magazine of the CiRCE Institute. He often writes about film, television, books, and other culture-related topics, and has been published by Christ and Pop Culture, Think Christian, Relevant, and elsewhere. David and his wife, Bethany, have four children and they live in Concord, NC near both sets of grandparents. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, reading old-school spy novels, and cooking as much as possible. For more information on Saint Emmelia Ministries or one of our regional conferences, visit www.saintemmelia.com

Dn. Sean Reid interviews David Kern, Vice President of Integrated Resources with the CiRCE Institute, in the topic of the importance of poetry. David directs CiRCE's multimedia initiatives, including CiRCE Press and CiRCE Podcasts. He is the host of a number of podcasts, including Close Reads, The Daily Poem, and Libromania, and is editor-in-chief of FORMA Journal, the magazine of the CiRCE Institute. He often writes about film, television, books, and other culture-related topics, and has been published by Christ and Pop Culture, Think Christian, Relevant, and elsewhere. David and his wife, Bethany, have four children and they live in Concord, NC near both sets of grandparents. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, reading old-school spy novels, and cooking as much as possible. For more information on Saint Emmelia Ministries or one of our regional conferences, visit www.saintemmelia.com

Education today is viewed as a means to an end: namely a good job, money, and a comfortable life. But this was not how education was viewed in the ancient world nor by the early Christians. For the early Christians education was the natural contemplation of God in the world, and the development of the Image of God within by beholding God's work in the world. This episode is a discussion between Daniel Hanna and Andrew Kern of the CiRCE Institute. To visit the webpage for the CiRCE Institute, click here: https://www.circeinstitute.org You can follow me to get updates by by signing up to my mailing list by clicking here: bit.ly/32VDhKY or follow me on Facebook by clicking here: goo.gl/tXwi7i Music played at the beginning and end of the podcast is titled "Prelude No. 6" by Chris Zabriskie from his album Preludes used under creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

OOOOOHHHH, I love the show this week. Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Graeme Pitman, creative director of The Circe Institute. As I have watched his social media accounts, I have giggled and sat in amazement at the connecting moments he has had with his three young children. […] The post How to Intentionally Connect with Your Children with Graeme Pitman appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Join Dr. Peter Vander Brake and I as we discuss the issues of Common Core and its ramification upon the human soul. Dr. Peter Vande Brake grew up in Georgia and Tennessee, but attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI where he was a 4-time All-American decathlete. He attended seminary at Union Seminary in Richmond, Virginia and then completed his doctoral work at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, obtaining a Ph.D. in systematic theology in 2000. He was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church in 2001. In July 2009, he completed the Van Lunen Fellows Program for Executive Leadership. He taught, coached sports teams, and administrated at North Hills Classical Academy from 1996-2010 and served as the headmaster there beginning in 1998. He is a leadership consultant for the CiRCE Institute and works at The Potter's House, an urban Christ-centered school in Grand Rapids, MI. He is married and has two daughters. You may contact Dr. Vander Brake at pvanderbrake@gmail.com or at 616-481-9251

In this week's episode of Quiddity, the podcast of the CiRCE Institute, Andrew Kern, Graeme Pitman, Chuck Hicks, Brian Phillips, and David Kern contemplate the value of the novel, what makes a novel great, and whether character or theme is more central to a novel's success. Then we interview Greg Wolfe, director of the Seattle Pacific MFA program in creative writing and publisher of Image Journal, about Slant Books--his new literary imprint--and the novels it's published so far. Question of the episode: What is your desert island (ha...) novel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first 2014 edition of Quiddity, the podcast of the CiRCE Institute, Andrew Kern and Brian Phillips discuss what truly classical assessment should look like, how to assess our students in a way that treats them human beings, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Christmastime edition of Quiddity, the podcast of the CiRCE Institute, Brian Phillips talk to author, pastor, and educator, Dr. George Grant, about Christmas traditions in his home, his work setting up classical Christian schools in Indonesia, and much more. Then we conclude the podcast with a lively - and strange - game of Christmas-themed trivia. You won't want to miss either segment.And Merry Christmas from the CiRCE team! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Quiddity, the CiRCE Podcast and the audio companion to this website, Debbie Harris describes what it's like teaching classically in an inner city school, how to cultivate a love of beauty in students who rarely see anything beautiful, and why good classroom management and school culture is driven by relationship. Debbie Harris, a longtime speaker at our conference, graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies (with a California K-8 certification) and has spent twelve-plus years as a classroom educator, primarily in the elementary grades. She has taught at Foundations Academy in Boise, Idaho and Hope Academy, an inner city classical school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She lives in Oakdale, Minnesota with her husband and two sons. Debbie has focused on mentoring teachers in classroom management strategies and classical techniques since 2002. Beginning in 2006, she has served as the Dean of Teaching Staff and Curriculum at Hope Academy. She works for the CiRCE Institute as a consultant in classroom management.Click here to learn more about Hope Academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.