The Educational Renaissance Podcast

Educational Renaissance

Promoting a rebirth of ancient wisdom about education for the modern era.

  1. 8 MAR

    Math as a Liberal Art

    How does mathematics fit into classical education? Jason is joined by Kolby and Patrick to discuss key principles and practices of effective math instruction. Whether you are a math specialist or are intimidated by mathematics, we think you will gain valuable insights into mathematics. Links from this episode: Kolby Atchison, "Three Key Strategies to Excel in Math and Science"⁠Barbara Oakley, A Mind for NumberPeter Liljedahl, Building Thinking Classrooms in MathematicsThe 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. Ask us a question: ⁠⁠write⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠record⁠⁠. Bring training in narration, habit training or studies to your school. Find a training package that will help your faculty grow in the craft of teaching at our ⁠⁠⁠training and consulting page⁠⁠⁠.

    40 min

  2. 22 FEB

    An Interview with Louis Markos

    How do we relate pagan literature to our Christian worldview as classical educators? Join us for our next episode where Patrick is joined by Louis Markos, Professor of English at Houston Christian University. Learn from a prolific author who addresses the role of pagan or non-Christian literature in the formation of character. We also discuss his recent book Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education. Links from this episode: Louis Markos, Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education⁠Louis Markos, From Achilles to Christ: Why Christians Should Read the Pagan ClassicsLouis Markos, The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian EyesCourses by Louis Markos on ClassicalUContact Louis at lmarkos@hc.eduThe 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. Ask us a question: ⁠⁠write⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠record⁠⁠. Bring training in narration, habit training or studies to your school. Find a training package that will help your faculty grow in the craft of teaching at our ⁠⁠⁠training and consulting page⁠⁠⁠.

    38 min

  3. 8 FEB

    The Liberal Arts and the Working World

    Are the liberal arts suited to career outcomes? Is there a fear that classically educated students are at a disadvantage in the marketplace? Listen as Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to tackle this topic. Learn about some key points made in Jason's latest book Apprenticeship in the Arts where he discusses how the ancient tradition viewed the seven liberal arts as well suited to practical careers through the intellectual virtue of artistry or craftsmanship. Find out how you can connect the liberal arts to the kind of training that promotes freedom and agency in the workplace. Links from this episode: Jason Barney, Apprenticeship in the ArtsMastering the ⁠Apprenticeship Lesson WebinarOur webpage "Aristotle's Intellectual Virtues"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. Ask us a question: ⁠write⁠ or ⁠record⁠. Bring training in narration, habit training or studies to your school. Find a training package that will help your faculty grow in the craft of teaching at our ⁠⁠training and consulting page⁠⁠.

    40 min

  4. 25 JAN

    An Interview with Mandi Gerth

    How's your classroom culture? If you feel like your classroom needs a refresh or some inspiration, you'll be excited to hear from Mandi Gerth, a teacher, author and classical education consultant who speaks and writes about classical education and family culture. In our conversation, we talk through how to assess your classroom culture and discuss practical tools to deal with problems and issues that occur in the school day. Links from this episode: Mrs. Gerth Teaches (website)Thoroughness and Charm (book with Circe Press)Resources at Teachers Pay TeachersCultural Artifacts podcastThe 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. Ask us a question: write or record. Bring training in narration, habit training or studies to your school. Find a training package that will help your faculty grow in the craft of teaching at our ⁠training and consulting page⁠.

    41 min

  5. 23/11/2025

    On the Soul

    We believe in teaching the whole person, which entail understanding the soulish part of how we are made. In this episode, we explore ancient understandings of the soul, with particular insights from Plato and Aristotle. Listen as Patrick is joined by Jason and Kolby to discuss philosophical perspectives as well as gain practical insights. Links from this episode: ⁠Jason Barney, The Soul of Education series 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.

    37 min

  6. 09/11/2025

    Cognitive Load and Memory Consolidation

    What does brain science tell us about effective learning? In today's episode, we take a deep dive into insights gained from the fields of cognitive load theory and memory consolidation. Listen as Kolby is joined by Patrick and Jason to discuss the science of learning with practical take aways for the classical classroom. Links from this episode: ⁠Peter Brown, Henry Roediger, and Mark McDaniel, Make It StickAngela Duckworth, GritCharlotte Mason on the brain in Philosophy of Education, p. 100ff.Patrick Egan, "4 Tips to Optimize Effort in the Classroom: A Classical Education Take on Cognitive Load Theory" 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.

    38 min

  7. 26/10/2025

    An Interview with Preston Atwood

    How do we understand the classical liberal art of music? Is music in the quadrivium somehow different than the way we think about music today? In this episode, Patrick is joined by Preston Atwood, Head of School at Westminster Academy in Memphis, TN. They discuss many ways we can think about music as classical Christian educators and highlight the role of music and liturgy within the classical classroom. Links from this episode: ⁠Preston Atwood, Cantate DominoWestminster Academy, Memphis, TN 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. Bring training in narration, habit training or studies to your school. Find a training package that will help your faculty grow in the craft of teaching at our training and consulting page.

    38 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    An Atmosphere of Truth and Sincerity

    What does it take to design an inspiring classroom? According to Charlotte Mason, we need to be mindful as to atmosphere. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into what atmosphere means, with a particular examination of a key phrase in her description of "the bracing atmosphere of truth and sincerity." What does this look like in our classrooms today? Listen as Kolby is joined by Patrick and Jason to discuss topics like deep reading, coaching morality and living in authority. Links from this episode: ⁠Charlotte Mason, "Education is an atmosphere"Patrick Egan, "Creating Culture: The Ultimate Habit Training Tool"Kolby Atchison, "Education is an Atmosphere: Foundations for a Christian Paideia" 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.

    36 min
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