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Can public school help your child’s faith grow? Robert and Chris critique an article from “Christianity Today” that suggests sending Christian children to public schools to build their faith. They argue public schools promote secular values that...
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Could AI be a game changer in your child’s education? Robert and Chris discuss back-to-school insights for parents and explore the role of AI in education, examining its potential benefits and drawbacks for both homeschoolers and traditional...
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How can Christians make a meaningful impact in the digital space? Arel Avellino, a serial entrepreneur and storyteller, explores how homeschooling and unconventional paths shaped his career in tech and media. Learn about his innovative accelerator...
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Robert Bortins dives into a special “Ask Me Anything” session, answering a variety of questions from listeners. Topics range from the future of Classical Conversations events like summer and winter camps, to ways alumni can stay involved in the CC...
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Did you know that homeschooling wasn’t always legal? Robert interviews Jim Mason, President of HSLDA. They discuss Jim’s journey into homeschooling advocacy, the importance of legal support for homeschoolers, and the ongoing challenges to...
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Does God still perform miracles? In this episode of “Refining Rhetoric,” Robert interviews author Daniel Fazzina about his incredible journey of faith and healing. Daniel shares his experiences of miraculous recoveries and discusses his book...
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In this back-to-school episode, Robert and Chris explore how classical education helps children think critically, reach their full potential, and develop leadership skills. The episode also highlights two standout Classical Conversations students....
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Is your smartphone separating you from your family? Robert welcomes Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, a company dedicated to helping families manage screen time and build healthier relationships with their smartphones. Joey shares personal stories,...
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Is Kamala Harris a Marxist? In this episode, Robert and Chris return from a brief hiatus to discuss recent major events, including a presidential race shake-up, controversial Olympic moments, and the implications of a famous Kamala Harris quote. Will...
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Are Christians too combative when they’re countercultural? Pastor Doug Wilson has much to say on the topic. He shares his journey of over 40 years in ministry and his influence on classical Christian education. Pastor Wilson also discusses the...
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Is public school properly educating our children? Robert chats with Classical Conversations Senior Fellow, Alex Newman, CEO of Liberty Sentinel Media, discussing his new book, “Indoctrinating Our Children to Death.” They talk about the issues in...
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Can social media be used for good? In this episode, Robert chats with Dino, known as The Art of Purpose on X. Learn how he leveraged his skills to build an influential online presence, monetize his content, and help others do the same. Dino also...
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