

The Educational Renaissance Podcast
Educational Renaissance
Promoting a rebirth of ancient wisdom about education for the modern era.
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Dec 15, 2024 • 39min
Right is Right
Improve the quality of responses you get from students with the "right is right" technique from Teach Like a Champion. Jason is joined by Kolby and Patrick to discuss this essential classroom technique. Learn how to implement this technique and understand the underlying principles that will help you take your classroom to the next level of excellence.
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.

Dec 1, 2024 • 38min
Living Ideas
The foundation of a deep education is living ideas. Learn what Charlotte Mason has to say about the role of living ideas with insights brought to bear from Plato and Mortimer Adler. Kolby, Jason and Patrick discuss ideas from the vantage point of educational philosophy and then provide some practical tips for you to apply living ideas in your 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.

Nov 17, 2024 • 47min
An Interview with Tami Peterson
In this episode, we welcome Tami Peterson to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. As founder of Life Architects, Tami Peterson leads college guidance workshops for individual, families and school. Learn about vocational discipleship and the landscape of college admissions today.
Links from this episode:
Life Architects
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.

Nov 3, 2024 • 40min
The Dreaded Handbook
Are you ready to overcome the dreaded handbook? Listen to Jason Barney explain how to upgrade your school's handbook to make it inspirational and practical.
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.

Oct 20, 2024 • 41min
Equipping Disciple-Making Teachers
In this week's episode Kolby Atchison talks about "Equipping Disciple-Making Teachers." From his talk at the 2024 SCL Conference in National Harbor, MD, he shares how to train and equip teachers to confidently share their faith and help their students take steps towards Christlikeness.
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.

Oct 6, 2024 • 42min
Classical Education in Australia: An Interview with Kon Bouzikos
Take a virtual journey down under to learn more about what is happening with classical Christian education in Australia. Dr. Patrick Egan talks with Kon Bouzikos, president of Australian Classical Education Society. Gain insights into the seven schools spread across Australia and the efforts that go into keeping the movement well coordinated and resourced.
Links from this episode:
Australian Classical Education Society
Logos Australis
Via Classica
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.
Dr. Patrick Egan's new book, published by Educational Renaissance, entitled Training the Prophetic Voice. is available now through Amazon.

Sep 22, 2024 • 43min
Phone-free Schools
You may have a phone policy for students, but is it strong enough to meet the demands of your educational model? In this episode, Jason, Patrick and Kolby discuss how to implement a phone-free school policy. They delve deeply into Jonathan Haidt's latest book The Anxious Generation. Gain insights into the harms phones pose for children and adolescents while also shaping a positive and inspirational messaging that embeds a phone-free policy within goals such as student culture and positive in-person relationships.
Referenced in this episode:
Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation
The Hang 10 Movement
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.
Dr. Patrick Egan's new book, published by Educational Renaissance, entitled Training the Prophetic Voice. is available now through Amazon.

Apr 28, 2024 • 38min
The Art of Attention
What does it take to enable students to cultivate one of the most powerful abilities in an age marked by distraction? Listen to Patrick, Jason and Kolby discuss how to implement practical skills in the classroom that will help your students grow as attentive learners.
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.
Coming soon . . . Dr. Patrick Egan's new book published by Educational Renaissance entitled Training the Prophetic Voice. Available now is Jason Barney's book Rethinking the Purpose of Education available now through Amazon.

Apr 14, 2024 • 38min
Picture Study
A profound, yet simple way to incorporate beauty in your curriculum is picture study. Kolby, Patrick and Jason talk about Charlotte Mason's method of picture study, giving practical tips for classroom teachers across the grade levels.
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.
Coming soon . . . Dr. Patrick Egan's new book published by Educational Renaissance entitled Training the Prophetic Voice. Available now is Jason Barney's book Rethinking the Purpose of Education available now through Amazon.

Mar 31, 2024 • 38min
Aristotle and the Roots of Classical Education
In this episode, Patrick, Jason and Kolby explore the life and thought of Aristotle. In particular, they focus on his insights into forming moral character especially through training students in logic and rhetoric. Learn how our educational renewal movement today owes so much to Aristotle's thoughts from centuries ago.
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.
Coming soon . . . Dr. Patrick Egan's new book published by Educational Renaissance entitled Training the Prophetic Voice. Available now is Jason Barney's book Rethinking the Purpose of Education available now through Amazon.