The Educational Renaissance Podcast

Educational Renaissance
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Aug 3, 2025 • 42min

Latin and Greek: The Classical Languages

Why should we study dead languages? Well, maybe they're not as dead as we think. Listen as Kolby is joined by Jason and Patrick to discuss Latin and Greek in the curriculum of classical Christian schooling. There's much to learn about grammar, texts and the living voice of ancient authors.Links from this episode:Tracy Lee Simmons, Climbing ParnassusThe Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Jul 13, 2025 • 35min

Modern Research

How should classical educators think about modern research? Jason is joined by Patrick and Kolby to discuss reasons why we can be confident in our work towards synthesizing modern research in our educational renewal movement. Learn about methods and perspectives on how to view insights from modern research, especially with a view to tools that can be used practically in the classroom.Links from this episode:EdRen article on flow, growth mindset and retrieval practice: "Finding Flow through Effort"EdRen article on the zone of proximal development: "Human Development, Part 3"⁠⁠Concordia University Chicago, Classical Educator ProgramThe Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Jun 29, 2025 • 34min

The Common Arts and Handwork

Discover how the common arts can foster creativity and practicality within the classical tradition. Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to discuss the pedagogical significance and practical applications of handwork skills like knitting, and woodworking. Learn how these kinds of projects create an integrated curriculum.Links from this episode:⁠⁠Christopher Hall, Common Arts Education⁠⁠Charlotte Mason, Home Education, "Handicraft and Drills"⁠⁠Jason's "Apprenticeship in the Arts" seriesThe Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Jun 15, 2025 • 35min

An Interview with Russ Gregg

In this episode, hear from Russ Gregg, head of school at Hope Academy in Minneapolis. Russ has served for over 25 years in the classical Christian education renewal movement and is a board member for the Society for Classical Learning. Learn about what it takes to provide a classical Christian education in an urban context. Find out more about an upcoming free webinar with Russ about launching a classical Christian school.Links from this episode:⁠Free webinar with Russ Gregg⁠, July 2⁠Hope Academy⁠, Minneapolis, MN⁠Spreading Hope Network⁠ The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Jun 1, 2025 • 39min

An Interview with Brandon Koble

In this episode, hear from Brandon Koble, headmaster at Trinity Lutheran Classical High School in Milwaukee. We talk about the Lutheran tradition and classical education. Learn about how Koble founded a classical Lutheran school in Milwaukee. Find out more about the upcoming CCLE summer conference at Concordia University in Wisconsin in July.Links from this episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for ⁠the CCLE Summer Conference, July 15-18Trinity Lutheran Classical High School, Milwaukee, WIConsortium for Classical Lutheran Educators (CCLE)Anna Martin, Executive Director for CCLEThe Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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May 18, 2025 • 35min

Nature Notebooks

Students can learn so much from nature. The curriculum is all around, if we know how to access it. Jason is joined by Patrick and Kolby to discuss how to use nature notebooks to lay a solid foundation in observation of the natural world around us. Links from this episode:Lois Mansfield, Field Notebooks and Natural History Journals⁠John Muir Laws, How to Teach Nature Journaling"Nature Study" page at Ambleside OnlineThe Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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May 4, 2025 • 30min

An Interview with Jessica Hooten Wilson

In this episode, hear from Jessica Hooten Wilson, Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University. We talk about the great books tradition and why it is so important to the formation of students. Find out more about her upcoming summer course at Nashotah House in Wisconsin.Links from this episode:⁠⁠⁠Register for "Dorothy L. Sayers & the Bible" courseJessica Hooten Wilson, Reading for the Love of GodJessica Hooten Wilson, The Scandal of HolinessJessica Hooten Wilson & Jacob Stratman, Learning the Good LifeLouise Cowan & Os Guinness, Invitation to the ClassicsThe Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Apr 20, 2025 • 40min

Beyond Narration

Unlock the power of books in education with vibrant narration techniques! Discover how quality literature can deepen student engagement and spark meaningful connections. Explore Charlotte Mason's philosophy that champions joy in learning while balancing effort. Learn practical strategies for transforming passive learners into active participants through a text-centric approach. Finally, tackle the challenges educators face to bridge reading gaps and foster essential analytical skills in students. Dive into a world where literature comes alive!
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Apr 6, 2025 • 39min

Classroom Rules vs Habit Training

Rules. Where should you post them? And how many should be posted in your classroom? But what if you didn't have to post classroom rules at all? In this episode, Jason is joined by Patrick and Kolby to consider the role of classroom rules. They debate the matter and explore how habit training can be more effective in shaping the character of students in a formative way.The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
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Mar 23, 2025 • 37min

Logos, Pathos and Ethos in the Classroom

Classical educators are familiar with the three modes of persuasion in rhetoric: logos, pathos, and ethos. How can these be applied in the classroom? Kolby is joined by Jason and Patrick to discuss the teaching and learning dynamics in the classroom. Learn how to improve the depth of learning by using the modes of persuasion in the classroom.The Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Take a deeper dive into training resources produced by Educational Renaissance such as Dr. Patrick Egan's new book entitled Training the Prophetic Voice available now through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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