The Consortium Podcast

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An Academic Audio Blog. The Kepler Consortium is a band of classical Christian teachers unified by a shared vision for student flourishing.

  1. Sep 16

    Ep. 86 - Dr. Joe Carlson on Human Formation and Dante

    This is Episode 86 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Joe Carlson narrates his discovery of Classical Christian Education as an insightful, young high schooler; illuminates the importance of "living room" discussions above classroom lectures; and presents The Dante Curriculum (among other works) he has published with Roman Roads Press. Dr. Joe Carlson's current book recommendation: Galahad and the Grail by Malcolm Guite Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Dr. Joe Carlson serves as both a literature professor at New Saint Andrews College and Senior Editor at Roman Roads Press. He (along with his wife, Jen) graduated NSA in 2005 with a BA in Liberal Arts and Culture. Following that, he did a number of things, including publishing micro-epic poetry, acting as the Director of Operations for a family of coffee shops, co-pastoring the church he grew up in in central coast California, and co-founding a campus ministry at the University of California Santa Cruz. He holds an MA in Humanities and a PhD in Literature, both from the University of Dallas. He is the author of several works, including an original translation of Dante’s Divine Comedy and readers’ guides for the Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, Milton’s Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, and Vergil’s Aeneid, all with Roman Roads Press. He and his wife have one son, and they all live very happily in Moscow, ID.

  2. Sep 2

    Ep. 85 - Jeremy Tate on the Classic Learning Test

    This is Episode 85 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Jeremy Tate tells the story of how he came to Classical Christian Education, describes the birth of the Classic Learning Test, and shares some exciting projects coming up at CLT. Listen in to hear how CLT is setting new standards in the education arena for High School and College students alike. Jeremy Tate's current book recommendation: Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr The Brothers Karamozov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Jeremy Tate is the founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a humanities focused alternative to the SAT and ACT. Jeremy holds degrees from Louisiana State University and Reformed Theological Seminary. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife and six children.

  3. Aug 25

    Ep. 84 - Dr. Ben Merkle on the Future of College in America

    This is Episode 84 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Ben Merkle discusses the decline of American colleges, the impact AI has on students' education, and the importance of parents and teachers alike to direct students toward worthy higher education. Learn more about New Saint Andrews College here. Dr. Merkle's current book recommendation: Animal Farm by George Orwell Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Dr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College, as well as a Senior Fellow of Theology. He holds a DPhil in Oriental Studies and an MSt in Jewish Studies from Oxford University, England; a Greyfriars Letter; an MBA from Washington State University; an MA degree in English Literature and a BS in Education both from the University of Idaho. He is a teaching elder at Christ Church, Moscow. Dr. Merkle is the author of The White Horse King and Defending the Trinity in the Reformed Palatinate. He and his wife Rebekah have five children and a growing generation of grandchildren.

  4. May 13

    Ep. 83 - Joffre Swait on The Rhetoric of Poetry

    This is Episode 83 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Joffre Swait discusses his newest work Word Hoard: The Rhetoric of Poetry and explains the value of teaching rhetoric through poetry. Listen as Joffre describes why he selected the poems he believes every Christian should know and check out the list of included poems here. Joffre's current most recommended book: Sunday: Keeping Christian Time by Jack Franicevich Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Joffre lives in Moscow, Idaho with his wife and five children. He is a dual citizen, holding American and Brazilian passports. He is a teacher with Kepler Education, teaching Old Western Culture and Spanish. He is the author of two poetry collections and now his newest work: Word Hoard: The Rhetoric of Poetry

  5. May 5

    Ep. 82 - Andrea Lipinski on Classical Christian Education as Human Development

    This is Episode 82 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Andrea Lipinski shares her incredible journey of becoming a believer as a little girl, describes the moments God used to direct her in choosing a Classical Christian Education for herself and her children, and gives us an inside look into the CiCRE Apprenticeship and the projects being developed there.  Andrea's current most recommended book: The Princess and The Goblin by George MacDonald Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Andrea Lipinski is the Vice President of Training for the CiRCE Institute and a head mentor in the Rocky Mountain Apprenticeship, where she forms teachers and school leaders in the art of teaching through mimetic and Socratic methods. She is co-author of A CiRCE Guide to Reading, and she speaks nationally for organizations including the Society for Classical Learning, Gutenberg College, Belmont Abbey College, and Great Homeschool Conventions. Andrea lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys growing fruit, backpacking the mountains, and sailing the Salish Sea.

  6. Apr 23

    Ep. 81 - Dr. Joshua Herring on "C.S. Lewis' Images of Gender"

    This is Episode 81 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Joshua Herring articulates the differences between a Liberal Arts Education and Classical Christian Education, discusses his new book Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve: C. S. Lewis’ Images of Gender, and presents The Logres Institute. Josh's current most recommended books: The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity - Carl Trueman A Wizard of Earthsea - Ursula K. Le Guin The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education - Ravi Jain and Kevin Clark The Great Tradition: Classic Readings on What It Means to Be an Educated Human Being - Richard Gamble Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Dr. Josh Herring holds a doctorate in the Humanities with a concentration in Literature from Faulkner University. He spent 13 years working for Thales Academy as a classical instructor, administrator, and college professor. He is the author of Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve: C.S. Lewis's Images of Gender. He loves helping students of all ages and stages discover their intellectual heritage; he is the founder of The Logres Institute for Classical Liberal Studies, a member of both the Ciceronian Society and the Academy of Philosophy and Letters, and a follower of Jesus. He and his wife Jennifer live in the Raleigh, NC area.

  7. Apr 14

    Ep. 80 - Mandi Gerth on Cultivating a Classical Classroom

    This is Episode 80 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Mandi Gerth discusses how to create a love of reading in the home, delves into her newest book Thoroughness and Charm, expresses her concerns of the rapidly-growing, therapeutic age in education, and gives us a sneak peek into her current writing projects. Read Dr. Scott Postma's review of Thoroughness and Charm here. Mandi's current most recommended book: Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up - Abigail Shrier Everything Sad is Untrue - Daniel Nayeri Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Mandi Gerth is a teacher, author, and classical education consultant who lives in Dallas, Texas. She holds a Master of Humanities degree from the University of Dallas with a classical education concentration.

  8. Apr 9

    Ep. 79 - Andrew Pudewa on The Future of Writing and AI

    This is Episode 79 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Andrew Pudewa recounts his own educational experience, discusses the nine units of learning to write taught at the Institute for Excellence in Writing, and shares his concerns about AI and the future “think nots” produced by modern schooling. Andrew's current most recommended book: Against the Machine by Paul Kingsnorth Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Andrew Pudewa is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Presenting around the world, he addresses issues related to teaching, writing, thinking, and spelling. Although he is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Japan (Suzuki Method) and holds a Certificate of Child Brain Development, his best endorsement is from a young Alaskan boy who called him “the funny man with the wonderful words.” He and his beautiful, heroic wife, Robin, homeschooled their seven children and are now proud grandparents of nineteen, making their home in Northeastern Oklahoma’s picturesque Green Country.

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An Academic Audio Blog. The Kepler Consortium is a band of classical Christian teachers unified by a shared vision for student flourishing.

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