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Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We believe there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.4 • 133 Ratings

Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We believe there are three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and Community.

    Shepherding Their Hearts

    Shepherding Their Hearts

    Why did God give your children to you?  What does He want you to tell them?  Show them?  Do alongside them?  At Classical Conversations, we believe God trusts parents with their children!  Charity Brown and her husband believe they’ve been called primarily to shepherd the hearts of their children toward God.  Listen to hear just what things look like in their home…

    • 41 min
    Making Memories

    Making Memories

    What are your most memorable homeschooling moments?  What do you want your children to remember about your home and the learning you do together?  Join Lisa today as she talks to Chelly Barnard about the best ways to cultivate the memories we want to keep!  Chelly provides an honest look back at what worked, what didn’t, and what she finally decided were the most important memories to make.

    • 38 min
    The Point of Protocol

    The Point of Protocol

    What’s “Protocol” all about?  Is it just about good manners and fancy outings?  ABSOLUTELY NOT!  Listen as guest Sarah Davis breaks it down for us, sharing how Protocol is actually about honor, mercy, grace, and loving your neighbor.  “It’s not about ‘putting on airs’, but about elevating the people you’re with!”

    • 37 min
    Mock Trial, The Great Synthesizer

    Mock Trial, The Great Synthesizer

    What do you wish you knew about Challenge B?  About Challenge B students?  About Mock Trial?  This week’s guest offers a wealth of insight from a lifetime of experience!  Join host Lisa Bailey as she talks to Stephanie Meter about how Mock Trial is actually the perfect capstone to the Challenge B year, synthesizing the skills of Challenge B in a way that transforms the students.
     

    • 46 min
    The Purpose of Education

    The Purpose of Education

    Have you ever asked yourself this question:  “Why should I consider homeschooling?”  The purpose we assign to education will often answer the question for us!  But…are we practicing what we preach?  How can we practically align our purposes with our daily routines, our lesson plans, even our assessments?  Listen in as guest Julie Melendez and host Lisa Bailey offer honest testimony to what this can and does look like at home.

    • 42 min
    Let Me Introduce You! Scribblers

    Let Me Introduce You! Scribblers

    If you’re intrigued by the bits and pieces you’ve recently heard about Scribblers At Home:  Recipes from Lifelong Learners, you will definitely want to listen to this episode!  Amy Jones joins Lisa as they share how Scribblers sets families up to delight in learning together. All of us “want to do it right” when it comes to educating our kids; Scribblers gives us ideas and encouragement to create natural and winsome ways to learn together at home.

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
133 Ratings

133 Ratings

cavfam97 ,

Love to Learn

I am a 8yr homeschool CC mom. I have directed 6 years. I have loved being reminded of where we were and where we are going in CC. The series on what’s next is perfect . I would have loved these as I was moving up. Keep doing it! I can not wait until you get to Challenge IV.

JMS_134456678 ,

Love these!!

I’m a podcast addicted - love that I can be equipped to direct and homeschool while doing dishes or working or driving. Thank you for your thoughtful information to help us!!

wlliemoon ,

Audio inconsistencies but great content

The audio on several of the book discussions was seriously lacking in volume consistency. I had to turn it way up and o hear one speaker and then way down on the hosts. Investing in some good microphones would go a long way in the quality of this podcast.

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