Classical Dialogues

Dr David Stanton

A podcast focused on classical Christian education themes and conversations from Oakdale Academy, a pre-K through grade 12 classical and Christian school in Metro Detroit, Michigan. The podcast is hosted by Dr. David Stanton, headmaster at Oakdale Academy, and features guests from the faculty and staff as well as leaders in the classical Christian education movement.

  1. 12/11/2024

    Interview with the Interim Headmaster

    Join us for a conversation between Dr. Stanton, our outgoing Headmaster, and Mrs. Bredow, the incoming Interim Headmaster as they lay a vision for the second semester - and beyond - for Oakdale Academy.

    11 min

  2. 10/01/2024

    Encouraging Dads

    In this episode, we talk to three dads - all focused on working first for the Lord; then as husbands; then as fathers to raise up a generation focused on the right things.

    30 min

  3. 07/03/2024

    Independence Day

    Happy Independence Day from all of us at Oakdale Academy.

    10 min

  4. 02/02/2024

    Faculty Spotlight - Mr. Mitchell Nees

    Join us for this dialogue with Mr. Mitchell Nees, one of our Rhetoric School and veteran faculty members here at Oakdale. Mr. Nees describes his journey to classical Christian education, his time at Oakdale, and his reflections on a variety of topics.

    24 min

  5. 01/19/2024

    David Seibel (Coram Deo) and Faculty Spotlight

    Join us for this great dialogue with Dr. David Seibel, head of school at Coram Deo Academy in Carmel, Indiana. This far ranging conversation about apprenticeships, goals of a classical Christian education, and so much more. At the conclusion, we have another in our Faculty Spotlight times with Mr. Aaron Spencer, our physical education teacher.

    40 min

  6. 01/17/2024

    Exploring Logic School

    Join us on this episode as we explore the logic phase - and the logic school - here at Oakdale Academy with Mrs. Kristin Lashar.

    24 min

  7. 01/05/2024

    Interview with Dr. Tim Dernlan of ACCS and a Faculty Spotlight

    Join us for a great conversation with Dr. Tim Dernlan, one of the vice presidents for the Association of Classical Christian Schools, who shares his passion for classical education and his journey from collegiate coach for wrestling to leading a school. Also we continue to highlight our teachers in our Faculty Spotlight segment with Ms. Anne Hable, one of our foundational Logic School teachers.

    34 min

  8. 12/01/2023

    Adam Roate from CLT and a Faculty Spotlight

    Join us on this episode as we are joined in a delightful conversation with Adam Roate from the Classical Learning Test (CLT) about his journey in classical education and his work partnering with private classical Christian schools such as Oakdale Academy. In our Faculty Spotlight, we hear the passion and drive of Mrs. Jill Fox.

    39 min
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A podcast focused on classical Christian education themes and conversations from Oakdale Academy, a pre-K through grade 12 classical and Christian school in Metro Detroit, Michigan. The podcast is hosted by Dr. David Stanton, headmaster at Oakdale Academy, and features guests from the faculty and staff as well as leaders in the classical Christian education movement.

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  • Creator
    Dr David Stanton
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr David Stanton
  • Show Website
    Classical Dialogues