BaseCamp Live Davies Owens
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BaseCamp LIVE will equip you, the parent, educator, or mentor to climb the biggest mountains as you seek to shape young people to become exceptionally prepared, compassionate, and thoughtful human beings. Our guests are thought leaders, culture watchers, and educational experts who are seeing the benefits of a classical Christian education to form students into adults who can think critically, believe with courage, and serve compassionately.
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Beyond Digital Natives: Fostering Depth in the Classroom w/ Dr. David Diener
In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies and Dr. David Diener discuss how technology has changed education and why classical education is important for this cultural moment. Dr. Diener emphasizes that classical education plays a crucial role in fostering critical thinking and adaptability, essential skills for navigating the complexities of the modern age. In critiquing the profit-driven use of technology in education, he highlights the significance of purposeful and intentional technology integration to shape well-rounded individuals. This episode will undoubtedly disrupt the conventional approach of schools that promote dependency on technology and underscore the critical need to cultivate independent and analytical minds in this digital age.
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Fostering Deep Thinking and Independent Minds
In this BaseCamp Live conversation, Davies and Chris Swanson from Gutenberg College discuss how to foster independent thought in a society where cultural influences are inescapable, leading to a broader discussion on the shift from rationalism and logic to emotional and unarticulated assumptions in decision-making. Chris argues for the significance of liberal arts education in examining these underlying assumptions and the necessity of integrating spiritual knowledge to form well-rounded individuals.
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ScreenSmart: Fostering Healthy Digital Habits for Kids with Keith McCurdy
Episode Four of the Live Sturdy Conversations Series, Keith and Davies discuss the impact of technology on parenting and education. They discuss the need for a clear understanding of children's behavior and the challenges of implementing technology use due to widespread tech addiction. Keith supports technology but emphasizes the need to be discerning in its use, challenging myths about its role in education and entertainment. He proposes a balanced approach to managing technology use, including waiting until children are around sixteen before introducing personal technology like iPhones. Keith also suggests implementing restrictions, such as no technology in bedrooms and establishing tech curfews, and 'No Tech Tuesdays' to prioritize real-life interactions over technology. You do not want to miss this episode of BaseCamp Live!
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Breaking the Mold: Addressing Toxic Masculinity for Our Boys with Nancy Pearcey
In this episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens engages in a thought-provoking conversation with bestselling author and scholar Nancy Pearcey about her latest book, The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Pearcey, a respected figure in evangelical circles, sheds light on modern masculinity’s cultural challenges and offers insights into how Christian principles can address these issues.
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Raising Students With Gritty Work Ethics
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Tami Peterson, Founder and CEO of Life Architects, a renowned career coaching and consulting group. Host Davies Owens delves into instilling a solid work ethic in today’s youth, exploring the challenges and solutions in partnership between schools and homes.
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Rapid Growth, High Demand: The State of Classical Education with Jeremy Tate
Over the past two decades, classical education has witnessed rapid growth and high demand, transforming from a niche concept to a widely recognized educational approach. From traditional classrooms to homeschooling environments, the surge in interest begs the question: Is classical education merely a passing trend, or are we experiencing an educational renaissance? In this episode, Jeremy Tate, CEO of CLT, offers insights that inspire both parents and educators.
Customer Reviews
Great podcast for parents, teachers, administrators, and more.
Always brings in interesting figures in the Classical Christian Education movement!
Excellent podcast
I enjoy listening to Base Camp Live. It's information, interesting, and fun to listen to. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing with this ministry.
Such an encouragement!
This podcast does a great job at exploring topics relevant to living a life worthy of the calling we have received all through the lens of classical education. As a parent to young children, I am so thankful to have this resource. However, I feel like this is podcast holds wisdom for EVERYONE in its episodes, not just classical education parents!