

The Educational Renaissance Podcast
Educational Renaissance
Promoting a rebirth of ancient wisdom about education for the modern era.
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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.

Mar 17, 2024 • 48min
An Interview with Jeff Andre
In this episode, we welcome Jeffrey Andre to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. As Dean at the Ecclesial School at Saint Alban’s, Jeff helped launch the Ecclesial Schools Initiative, an exciting network of sustainable and accessible schools providing classical Christian education for children of diverse social and economic backgrounds, at affordable tuition. Learn about what it means to provide educational leadership and how to serve your schools more effectively.
Links from this episode:
Jeff Andre Bio
Ecclesial Schools Initiative
Gainsville Study Center
SCL presentation by Jeff
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. Read Rethinking the Purpose of Education by Jason Barney available now through Amazon.

Mar 3, 2024 • 39min
Augustine and Ordering Affections
What is truly at the heart of education? In this episode, Jason, Kolby and Patrick delve into the life and thought of Augustine, particularly focusing on the ordo amoris, or the ordering of affections. Learn how we can incorporate the true, good and beautiful in our classrooms to help shape the affections of our students.
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. Read the new book by Jason Barney, Charlotte Mason: A Liberal Education for All, published by Classical Academic Press, available now through Amazon.

Feb 18, 2024 • 44min
In Pursuit of Excellence
In this week's episode Dr. Patrick Egan talks about "In Pursuit of Excellence: Connecting Deliberate Practice and the Growth Mindset to Classical Virtue." From his talk at the 2022 SCL Conference in Dallas, TX, he shares about the Christian and classical foundations for virtue and then connects virtue with modern high performance science. Dr. Egan shares examples of best practices to set high expectations in the classroom while supporting students to reach high.
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. Read Rethinking the Purpose of Education by Jason Barney available now through Amazon.

Feb 4, 2024 • 42min
An Interview with Carrie Eben
In this episode, we welcome Carrie Eben to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. A leading voice in classical curriculum and instruction, Carrie Eben leads workshops for home educators and classical schools.
Links from this episode:
Classical Eben website
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. Read Rethinking the Purpose of Education by Jason Barney available now through Amazon.