

The Educational Renaissance Podcast
Educational Renaissance
Promoting a rebirth of ancient wisdom about education for the modern era.
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Jan 21, 2024 • 40min
Performances
School and class performances are part of the regular rhythms of the school year. How can you make the most of performances to train your students in growing their affections, cultivating rhetorical skill and embodying ideas? Listen to gain perspectives on performances as well as practical tips to make the most of your next school performance.
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.

Jan 7, 2024 • 26min
The 2023 Review
We begin the new year with a review of 2023. Listen to clips from our top episodes from the year on topics ranging from building a culture of excellence in your school to parent partnerships as well as an interview with Charlotte Mason researcher, Deani Van Pelt.
We have exciting topics in store for this upcoming year, so stay tuned and subscribe.
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.

Dec 10, 2023 • 36min
Incarnation
We celebrate the Christmas season with this reflection on Jesus' incarnation and how we can think about teaching as an incarnational ministry. Be inspired and learn perspectives on how you can approach the work you do with your 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.

Nov 26, 2023 • 42min
Logic
One of the hallmarks of classical education is the liberal art of logic. Learn about perspectives on how to teach logic, how it intersects with other subjects, and how logic can support the spiritual flourishing of 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.

Nov 12, 2023 • 31min
Liturgies, Catechisms, and Spiritual Routines
Caring for the spiritual life of your students and your school means planning the moments you share with the Lord. In this episode, Jason is joined by Patrick and Kolby to talk about liturgies, catechisms and spiritual routines that you can use in any classroom or school.
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.

Nov 8, 2023 • 34min
A Celebration of Charlotte Mason
This year is the Charlotte Mason centenary, and here at Educational Renaissance, we are so appreciative of her life and work. Listen to Patrick, Jason and Kolby talk about the meaning and significance of Charlotte Mason.
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.

Oct 15, 2023 • 39min
An Interview with Deani Van Pelt
In this episode, we welcome Deani Van Pelt to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. A leading voice in Charlotte Mason research, Deani Van Pelt shares her perspective on the life and legacy of Charlotte Mason.
Links from this episode:
Charlotte Mason Institute
Alveary Curriculum
Centenary Monographs
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.

Oct 1, 2023 • 32min
School Stability Markers
How do you take your school from good to great? Patrick is joined by Kolby and Jason to discuss school stability markers. They talk through Tier 1 stability markers as publicized by ISM (Independent School Management). Learn about ways to promote long-term stability for your school.
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.

Sep 17, 2023 • 47min
Creating a Culture of Excellence
In this week's episode Dr. Patrick Egan talks about "Creating Culture: The Ultimate Habit Training Tool." From his talk at the 2023 SCL Conference in Dallas, TX, he shares five ways to build a culture of excellence in the classroom. Dr. Egan shares examples of best practices and stories of how to plan and implement the habit 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. Read Rethinking the Purpose of Education by Jason Barney available now through Amazon.

Sep 3, 2023 • 36min
Maturity
As educators, we are not only informing the intellects of our students, we are also helping them to grow in maturity. So what does it mean to be a mature individual and how do we help our students along the pathway towards maturity?
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 A Short History of Narration by Jason Barney available now through Amazon.