The Liberty Show

Liberty Classical

A podcast by Liberty Classical Schools

Episodes

  1. Why Modern Education Feels Empty And How We Fix It | Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton

    MAR 17

    Why Modern Education Feels Empty And How We Fix It | Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton

    What is education actually for? In this episode of The Liberty Show, we sit down with sociologist and author Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton to explore the deeper purpose of education and why modern systems may be missing something essential. Much of education today is focused on credentials, outcomes, and career preparation. But historically, education aimed at something much greater: the formation of the whole person. The cultivation of wisdom. A love for truth, beauty, and goodness. Dr. Mooney Clayton helps us rediscover why these ideas still matter and why recovering them could transform the way we educate the next generation. In this conversation, we explore: • Why modern education has drifted away from its deeper purpose • The role of beauty in shaping the human soul • How the liberal arts form wisdom, not just job skills • Why great teachers must love the subjects they teach • The importance of moral formation alongside intellectual development • How parents and educators can restore meaning to education Dr. Mooney Clayton shares insights from her work as a sociologist and educator, offering a vision of education that develops both the mind and the character of students. About Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton is a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary and the founder of the Scala Foundation, an organization dedicated to restoring meaning and purpose in American culture through the integration of education, art, and religion. Learn more about her work: https://margaritamooneyclayton.com https://thescalafoundation.org About The Liberty Show The Liberty Show features conversations with educators, scholars, and leaders exploring the ideas shaping the future of education and culture. Produced by Liberty Classical Schools, where students are formed through an education rooted in truth, beauty, and goodness. Learn more about Liberty Classical Schools: https://libertyclassicalschools.org

    1h 6m
  2. Noble Ambition & Liberal Education | Dr. Shilo Brooks on Great Books and Self-Government

    FEB 17

    Noble Ambition & Liberal Education | Dr. Shilo Brooks on Great Books and Self-Government

    What is education ultimately for — achievement, or something higher? In this episode of The Liberty Show, Matthew Kirby sits down with Dr. Shilo Brooks — professor of political science at SMU, CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and author of the forthcoming book Noble Ambition. Dr. Brooks shares his powerful journey from West Texas to St. John’s College, where a Great Books education reshaped his life. He reflects on the mentor who made his education possible, the discipline of reading Homer and Aristotle line by line, and why liberal education remains essential to forming free citizens. 🎓 In This Episode: The difference between ambition and noble ambitionHow Great Books cultivate judgment and characterWhy liberal education prepares students for self-governmentThe responsibility that comes with opportunityHow mentorship can change the trajectory of a lifeDr. Brooks also co-hosts the YouTube podcast Old School, where he and his colleagues explore classical ideas, politics, and culture through the lens of the Great Books. If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out Old School for more thoughtful dialogue. 📘 Look for Dr. Brooks’ upcoming book, Noble Ambition 🎙️ Watch Old School on YouTube 🔗 Learn more about Liberty Classical Schools: libertyclassicalschools.org Subscribe for more conversations on classical education, civic formation, and raising knowledgeable, virtuous citizens. #TheLibertyShow #LibertyClassical #ClassicalEducation #NobleAmbition #OldSchoolPodcast #GreatBooks #LiberalEducation #CivicFormation #LeadershipDevelopment

    59 min

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