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The Classical Academy Podcast
Your friendly guide to the world of classical Christian education. Presented by Trinity Classical Academy.
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The Classical Academy PodcastAmerican Revolution, with Shea Ramquist
This summer, America turned 250 years-old. Yet the American Revolution is not dusty ancient history: the founding generation's fight remains our nation's…
The Classical Academy PodcastWhy We Love The Odyssey, with Jennene Margrave
Chris Nolan's movie adaptation of The Odyssey smashed box office records this summer, earning over 1.6 billion dollars, and created a cultural moment around…
The Classical Academy PodcastUseful Virtues, with Dr. Kevin Clark
Classical Christian schools strive to form students in virtue. That's great in theory, but what about the practical training today's kids need for an uncertain…
The Classical Academy PodcastDiscipline That Builds Character, with Dr. Matthew Dixon
Student discipline is a crucial part of education. It's how we teach right from wrong, how we teach not just information but character formation. At Trinity…
The Classical Academy PodcastOedipus Rex, with Jennene Margrave
Can a man escape his fate? Does wisdom lead only to sorrow? What if the detective is the murderer without knowing it? Do you know yourself—and what price do…
The Classical Academy PodcastThe Four Gospels, with Andrew Richardson
What actually is a "gospel"? Why are there four gospels in the Bible, not just one? Why are Matthew, Mark, and Luke so similar, and John so different? Are the…
The Classical Academy PodcastPride & Prejudice, with Jandy Hardesty
In Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen charmingly constructed the archetypal "enemies to lovers" plot. But is the love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy mere…
The Classical Academy PodcastIntelligent Design, with Dr. Mark Phillips
Christians believe the universe has a creator. But what does science show? It turns out that signs of an intelligent designer are everywhere—from within the…
The Classical Academy PodcastThe Life of St Francis, with Dr. Andrew Selby
Francis of Assisi: was he a mystic, a heretic, or the saintliest among saints? An animal-loving, poverty-embracing, creation-caretaker genius of the Christian…
The Classical Academy PodcastHow To Tell a Story, with Alexandra Klein
Yarns, tall tales, mysteries, romances, thrillers, myths, fables—we all love a good story. Why? On a deep level, stories and narratives shape how we see truth…
The Classical Academy PodcastThe Canterbury Tales, with Zach Weichbrodt
Saucy stories, moralistic narratives, comic tales, cutting criticism, incisive insights, pilgrims pious and phony alike—just what was Geoffrey Chaucer up to in…
The Classical Academy PodcastThe Good Teacher, with Dr. Chris Perrin
Classical Christian schools have inspiring goals for their students and offer a stunning curriculum of Homer, Plato, Dante, Shakespeare, and many more great…
The Classical Academy PodcastThe House System, with Kaeli Collver
High school students at Trinity love their House System. But new students and families may wonder what exactly are these "Houses"? Just some Christianized…
The Classical Academy PodcastMilton's Paradise Lost, with Dr. Grant Horner
John Milton—the sixteenth-century blind Puritan poetic genius, reviled by some, beloved by most, second in greatness only to Shakespeare—pens an epic poem…
The Classical Academy PodcastClassical Education in America, with Zach Weichbrodt
Classical ideas profoundly shaped the United States, from the colonial era to the Revolution and Founding to the Civil War and beyond. But how exactly did…
The Classical Academy PodcastReading the Old Testament, with Aaron Fudge
The Old Testament is long, sometimes perplexing and, well, old. Yet great treasures lie within. How do classical Christian educators help their students…
The Classical Academy PodcastSingapore Math, with Sarah Hwang
"Why would they change math?! MATH is MATH!!" complained Mr. Incredible in Incredibles 2. Many parents sympathize. What's this new type of math called…
The Classical Academy PodcastCS Lewis's Problem of Pain, with Eric Margrave
If God is good and all powerful, why does he allow pain? It's one of the deepest questions Christians wrestle with, and one we pose to our Seniors in their…
The Classical Academy PodcastBuilding Sturdy Kids, with Keith McCurdy
We must make our kids feel happy… right? Keith McCurdy, an experienced family therapist and popular Classical Christian education speaker, argues that…
The Classical Academy PodcastThe Brothers Karamazov, with Jandy Hardesty
Who killed Fyodor Karamazov? Wealthy, boorish, debauched: the man made many enemies. The prime suspects are his three sons. Was it Dimitri, the hot headed…
The Classical Academy PodcastLearning Logic, with Sally Leon
Teaching logic to middle schoolers—isn't that asking for trouble? Or perhaps it's just what the doctor ordered: young men and women learning careful…
The Classical Academy PodcastAugustine's Confessions, with Dr. Andrew Selby
Augustine had wealth, prestige, power—and gnawing void inside. How did God draw this sinner to himself? How did this restless man find rest? Augustine revealed…
The Classical Academy PodcastClassical Astronomy, with Eric Margrave
Are the stars, planets, and the galaxies in the night sky just a swirling mass of chaos? Or a divine dance of beauty, harmony, and order? And does being a…
The Classical Academy PodcastWriting the Chreia, with Laurie Sachs
Ancient writing teachers trained students to produce powerful and elegant writing on command. How? Through a writing practice called the "Chreia." Find out how…
The Classical Academy Podcast"Living Like Weasels," with Donny MacAdam
How do weasels live? And why would a famous writer like Annie Dillard write a stylish, provocative, and potentially life-changing essay about living like one?…
The Classical Academy PodcastNapoleon, with Morgan Geiser
Napoleon Bonaparte: hero or villain? Military genius or narcissistic tyrant? A curious historical figure to forget or one who helped make the modern world?…
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The Logic of English, with Sarah Robertson
Literacy is the foundation of all learning. But learning to read English can seem messy, illogical, even random. It doesn't have to be, though. Find out how…
The Classical Academy PodcastEducating for Maturity, with Joe Rigney
The Bible and Ancient Greek and Roman education: do these really go together? Joe Rigney, theologian and author of Live Like A Narnian, joins us to explain how…
The Classical Academy PodcastA Scientific Defense of Faith, with Dr. Mark Phillips
America's fastest growing religion is atheism, fueled by believing that science contradicts the Bible. But, as Dr. Phillips argues, the Bible's truth actually…
The Classical Academy PodcastParenting Teens Today, with Bjorn Bjornsson
Raising teens has never been easy. But add smartphones and a pandemic: it's a recipe for toxic stress. We see it at home and in the classroom. How can parents…
The Classical Academy PodcastBoethius's Consolation of Philosophy, with Zach Weichbrodt
Boethius weeps in prison. Devotion to virtue, study, and public service resulted only in false accusations and a death sentence. Stripped of his career, his…
The Classical Academy PodcastThe Wisdom Pyramid, with Brett McCracken
Today's technologies flood us with an endless stream of information—and it's making our minds and hearts sick. How can we find health and seek wisdom in our…
The Classical Academy PodcastSophocles' Antigone, with Jennene Margrave
A foolish king, an unjust law, a young woman grieving a family tragedy: it's the recipe for gut-wrenching, nail-biting drama in Sophocles' Antigone. This…
The Classical Academy PodcastMeaning at the Movies, with Mark Gould
Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter: movies move our hearts and form our minds. How does classical Christian education equip students to see the deeper…
The Classical Academy PodcastMuch Ado About Nothing, with Jandy Hardesty
A bride who dies to live. A groom deceived by comrades. An unexpected romance. A buffoon constable who actually uncovers the truth. Shakespeare's Much Ado…
The Classical Academy PodcastBeowulf, with Zach Weichbrodt
Legendary swords, mead halls, and gory monsters fill the Old English tale of Beowulf. But what can the story teach us about heroism and faith during dark…
The Classical Academy PodcastHomer's Odyssey, with Chris Leigh
The great hero Odysseus sits on the seashore of an island paradise next to a stunning goddess—and weeps. Why is honor, skill, beauty and treasure not enough?…
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US Constitution, with Liz Caddow
The Constitution is a true national treasure. What happens when classical Christian students study it, debate it, memorize it? And on the senior trip to DC…
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Why Study Latin? With Lucy Banduk
Latin: isn't it too difficult, too grammar-focussed, too ... useless? Not at all! Find out why Latin is so rewarding to study—and how you might already speak…
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Science vs. Religion? with Dr. James Ungureanu
Science and religion at war… is a myth! But it's a powerful one. Where did it come from? And how should Classical Christian schools teach the proper…
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CS Lewis's Great Divorce, with James Johnson
What if the citizens of Hell visited Heaven? The visitors will be surprised, challenged, and potentially transformed—as will modern readers of CS Lewis's…
The Classical Academy PodcastConspiracy Theories Meet Classical Education, with Shea Ramquist
Chemtrails, Flat Earthers, Moon Landings, Aliens: conspiracy theories swirl around us like never before. Why is that? And how does Classical Christian…
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Euclid's Elements, with Sarah Carty
Euclid's Elements of Geometry set the standard for mathematical thinking for over 2000 years. In studying carefully crafted proofs, students learn not only…
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Aesop's Fables, with Rebekah Richardson
Do Aesop's humble fables still matter today? Yes! Fables cultivate wisdom, start students on the "progymnasmata" writing program, and prepare them to share the…
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Dante's Inferno, with Zach Weichbrodt
700 years after Dante's death, his Inferno still stands as the greatest work of Christian imagination. But what happens when high school students delve with…
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Influential, Optimistic, Faithful Alumni, w/ Andrew Richardson
Alumni from Classical Christian schools are influential, optimistic faithful—far more than alumni from any other type of school. So says the Good Soil Report…
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Classical School Alumni: Successful, Independent, Traditional, with Aaron Fudge
A stunning scientific report concludes that classical Christian school alumni do better in college and career, are more independent of mind, and more…
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A Study Proves the Classical Difference, with Wally Caddow
How can you tell if an education works? Look at the graduates. In this episode, we look at a report from the University of Notre Dame called "The Classical…
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Faithful Learning: Learning the Faith, with Dr. Matt Dixon
What makes a Classical Christian School truly Christian? Is it slapping a Bible verse on the mission statement or praying before class? Or does the integration…
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Top Classical Education Myths, Debunked! with Elizabeth Hosmann
What myths hold parents back from exploring Classical Christian education? In this episode, admissions director Elizabeth Hosmann dissects and debunks some of…
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Searching With Science, Finding Faith. With Dr. Mark Phillips
How do you combine classical education, science, theology, and comedy? Today, we answer that question with a former animal surgeon, biochemist, pastor…
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Who Killed Classical Education? with Dr. Andrew Selby
All schools in the West were classical schools until about 100 years ago. So what happened? Join us as we unravel the mystery of who killed Classical…
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Is it Rocket Science? Classical Education & STEM, with Atherton & Sarah Carty
Parents know that classical education teaches students to be excellent readers and writers. But what about math and science? What if classical education can…
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The Secret of Trinity's Growth, with Liz Caddow
How does a school start with only 20 students and grow to almost 600 students in 20 years? Hear Liz Caddow share about the trials and triumphs of Trinity…