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Chesterton Academy of Saint Louis

Classical tradition. Modern teens. One joyful mission. Welcome to CASTLcast (Rhino Radio). As the official podcast of Chesterton Academy of Saint Louis, we explore the intersection of classical education and the formation of the modern teenager. From sitdowns with the Headmaster to curriculum deep dives with our amazing faculty - not to mention impressive student perspectives - please join us as we partner with parents in the essential work of raising a new generation of joyful leaders and saints.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    2 | The Socratic Search for Engaged Listening

    Classical tradition. Modern teens. One joyful mission. Join us as we partner with parents in the essential work of raising a new generation of joyful leaders and saints. Summary In this episode, headmaster Dr. Alex Schimpf helps us explore the nature of Socratic discussion, its historical roots, pedagogical challenges, and how it can be effectively integrated into modern education. They discuss the obstacles and opportunities of fostering truth-oriented dialogue in schools inspired by classical models. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Socratic Discussion and Its Relevance 04:05 The Origins of Socratic Inquiry in Ancient Athens 06:08 Differences Between Debate and Socratic Dialogue 09:32 Challenges of Teaching Socratic Discussion in Schools 12:23 Common Failures of Socratic Dialogues 15:52 Why Classical Education Emphasizes Socratic Methods 19:40 The Human Freedom in Socratic Discussion 22:22 The Role of Friendship and Community in Learning 26:20 Practical Techniques for Teaching Socratic Discussion 31:14 Building Habits of Inquiry in Students 40:38 Chesterton's Perspective on Socratic Inquiry and Friendship 43:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Socratic Education Keywords Socratic discussion, classical education, pedagogy, truth, philosophy, teaching methods, Chesterton Academy, education challenges, Socrates, Aristotle Key Topics Origins of Socratic discussion in ancient Athens Differences between debate and Socratic dialogue Obstacles to implementing Socratic methods in schools The importance of a teacher as a Socratic guide Building habits of questioning and knowledge in students The role of friendship and inquiry in Chesterton's view of learning Practical techniques for teaching Socratic discussion, including fishbowl and castle building methods The relationship between Socratic discussion and classical education principles CASTLcast is a production of Chesterton Academy of Saint Louis in Maryland Heights, Missouri. https://chestertonacademystl.org/ All rights reserved.

  2. Sep 10

    PILOT - Kicking off a Brand New School Year

    Classical tradition. Modern teens. One joyful mission. Join us as we partner with parents in the essential work of raising a new generation of joyful leaders and saints. Summary In this episode, the headmaster of Chesterton Academy of St. Louis shares insights on starting a new school year, building school culture, and applying classical education principles. Discover how the preventative method of St. John Bosco shape their approach to education and community building and how Heraclitus' ancient philosophy has something to say about the "back to school" time of year. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the School Year and Podcast 01:52 The Challenge of Starting Fresh and Building Culture 03:56 The Role of Heraclitus' Philosophy in Education 08:07 The Preventative Method of St. John Bosco 12:08 Building School Culture with Student Leaders and Teachers 15:56 Classical Curriculum and Summer Reading Expectations 20:02 Dealing with Flux and Change in School and Life 24:55 The Role of Prayer and Tradition in School Culture 29:49 Reflections on Building a School Community 34:52 Practical Strategies for New Teachers and Leaders 39:48 The Value of Classical Literature and Art in Education 45:05 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes Keywords classical education, school culture, Heraclitus, St. John Bosco, preventative method, school year kickoff, student leadership, curriculum, community building Key Topics Heraclitus' philosophy of flux and renewal The preventive method of St. John Bosco Building school culture through student leadership The importance of summer reading and curriculum Balancing tradition and innovation in education The role of teachers and prefects in culture building Dealing with flux and change in school and life The significance of daily mass and prayer in school culture CASTLcast is a production of Chesterton Academy of Saint Louis in Maryland Heights, Missouri. https://chestertonacademystl.org/ All rights reserved.

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Classical tradition. Modern teens. One joyful mission. Welcome to CASTLcast (Rhino Radio). As the official podcast of Chesterton Academy of Saint Louis, we explore the intersection of classical education and the formation of the modern teenager. From sitdowns with the Headmaster to curriculum deep dives with our amazing faculty - not to mention impressive student perspectives - please join us as we partner with parents in the essential work of raising a new generation of joyful leaders and saints.

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  • Creator
    Chesterton Academy of Saint Louis
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Chesterton Academy of Saint Louis