Consortium Podcast

Scott Postma
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The Consortium Podcast is an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. keplereducation.substack.com

  1. Oct 27

    Ep. 89 - Sean Bohnet and the Power of Music

    This is Episode 89 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Sean Bohnet shares how he became a self-learner, describes the power of music in the home and cosmos, and convinces the audience that there's no such thing as being "tone deaf." Learn more about lessons online and in-person at Bohnet Music Academy.  Sean Bohnet's current book recommendation: Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture by Anthony Esolen Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Sean Bohnet leads Bohnet Music Academy—a music school based in Moscow, ID, and online all over the USA and beyond. BMA helps Christians fulfill their duty to establish music in their lives. Outside of his business, Sean serves as a teaching elder and music director at Christ the Redeemer Church in Troy, ID. He loves taking his family of 5 out on the town and around the PNW. His greatest musical achievement is crowd surfing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keplereducation.substack.com

    Ep. 89 - Sean Bohnet and the Power of Music

  2. Oct 20

    Ep. 88 - Dr. Robert Woods on The Great Conversation

    This is Episode 88 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Woods introduces his new annotated version of Robert Hutchin's book: The Great Conversation: The Substance of a Liberal Education. He shares his methods and philosophy behind the annotations and who the desired audience for this rich work is. Dr. Woods and Dr. Postma go on to discuss the dangers of public schools today, Kepler's dual enrollment program partnering with Faulkner University, and the faithful men and women teaching these courses. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Robert M. Woods holds a BA in biblical studies and ministry from Point University, an MA in religious studies from Barry University, a PhD in humanities from Florida State University, and a Doctor of Arts from Harrison Middleton University. After developing and chairing the Great Books Honors College at Faulkner University for over fifteen years, and serving as headmaster at two prominent classical Christian schools, he now serves as the director of graduate studies in the humanities at Faulkner University and dean of academics at Kepler Education. He also enjoys consulting and speaking about how to implement Adler’s Paideia approach in classical schools. He writes at Robert’s Substack. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keplereducation.substack.com

    Ep. 88 - Dr. Robert Woods on The Great Conversation

  3. Oct 12

    Ep. 87 - Belinda Henson on Starting a Classical Christian School

    This is Episode 87 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Belinda Henson brings us along on her journey in discovering Classical Christian Education, co-founding Legacy Classical Christian Academy, and growing it to 90+ students despite many hills along the way. Listen in as she give insightful wisdom and tips to those doing the fruitful work of administering and/or directing a Classical Christian Education school or program.  Belinda Henson's current book recommendation: Narration: The Voice of The Trivium by Adrienne Freas Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Belinda Henson co-founded Legacy Classical Christian Academy in 2010 and currently serves as its Head of School. She holds a B.S. in Child Development and an M.Ed. from the University of North Texas, where she taught as an adjunct professor in the Reading department. She is currently applying to Southeastern University's new PhD in Classical Education for fall 2027. She writes on classical education, Charlotte Mason, and living books on her Substack (substack.com/@bhenson). Belinda has been married for 32 years to Jack Henson, a recently retired Fort Worth ISD principal, and they have four adult children, all LCCA graduates, and one daughter-in-law. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keplereducation.substack.com

    Ep. 87 - Belinda Henson on Starting a Classical Christian School

  4. Sep 16

    Ep. 86 - Dr. Joe Carlson on Human Formation and Dante

    This is Episode 86 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Joe Carlson narrates his discovery of Classical Christian Education as an insightful, young high schooler; illuminates the importance of "living room" discussions above classroom lectures; and presents The Dante Curriculum (among other works) he has published with Roman Roads Press. Dr. Joe Carlson's current book recommendation: Galahad and the Grail by Malcolm Guite Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Dr. Joe Carlson serves as both a literature professor at New Saint Andrews College and Senior Editor at Roman Roads Press. He (along with his wife, Jen) graduated NSA in 2005 with a BA in Liberal Arts and Culture. Following that, he did a number of things, including publishing micro-epic poetry, acting as the Director of Operations for a family of coffee shops, co-pastoring the church he grew up in in central coast California, and co-founding a campus ministry at the University of California Santa Cruz. He holds an MA in Humanities and a PhD in Literature, both from the University of Dallas. He is the author of several works, including an original translation of Dante’s Divine Comedy and readers’ guides for the Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, Milton’s Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, and Vergil’s Aeneid, all with Roman Roads Press. He and his wife have one son, and they all live very happily in Moscow, ID. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keplereducation.substack.com

    Ep. 86 - Dr. Joe Carlson on Human Formation and Dante

  5. Sep 2

    Ep. 85 - Jeremy Tate on the Classic Learning Test

    This is Episode 85 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Jeremy Tate tells the story of how he came to Classical Christian Education, describes the birth of the Classic Learning Test, and shares some exciting projects coming up at CLT. Listen in to hear how CLT is setting new standards in the education arena for High School and College students alike. Jeremy Tate's current book recommendation: Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr The Brothers Karamozov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Jeremy Tate is the founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a humanities focused alternative to the SAT and ACT. Jeremy holds degrees from Louisiana State University and Reformed Theological Seminary. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife and six children. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keplereducation.substack.com

    Ep. 85 - Jeremy Tate on the Classic Learning Test

  6. Aug 25

    Ep. 84 - Dr. Ben Merkle on the Future of College in America

    This is Episode 84 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Ben Merkle discusses the decline of American colleges, the impact AI has on students' education, and the importance of parents and teachers alike to direct students toward worthy higher education. Learn more about New Saint Andrews College here. Dr. Merkle's current book recommendation: Animal Farm by George Orwell Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Dr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College, as well as a Senior Fellow of Theology. He holds a DPhil in Oriental Studies and an MSt in Jewish Studies from Oxford University, England; a Greyfriars Letter; an MBA from Washington State University; an MA degree in English Literature and a BS in Education both from the University of Idaho. He is a teaching elder at Christ Church, Moscow. Dr. Merkle is the author of The White Horse King and Defending the Trinity in the Reformed Palatinate. He and his wife Rebekah have five children and a growing generation of grandchildren. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keplereducation.substack.com

    Ep. 84 - Dr. Ben Merkle on the Future of College in America

  7. May 13

    Ep. 83 - Joffre Swait on The Rhetoric of Poetry

    This is Episode 83 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Joffre Swait discusses his newest work Word Hoard: The Rhetoric of Poetry and explains the value of teaching rhetoric through poetry. Listen as Joffre describes why he selected the poems he believes every Christian should know and check out the list of included poems here. Joffre's current most recommended book: Sunday: Keeping Christian Time by Jack Franicevich Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Joffre lives in Moscow, Idaho with his wife and five children. He is a dual citizen, holding American and Brazilian passports. He is a teacher with Kepler Education, teaching Old Western Culture and Spanish. He is the author of two poetry collections and now his newest work: Word Hoard: The Rhetoric of Poetry This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keplereducation.substack.com

    Ep. 83 - Joffre Swait on The Rhetoric of Poetry

  8. May 5

    Ep. 82 - Andrea Lipinski on Classical Christian Education as Human Development

    This is Episode 82 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Andrea Lipinski shares her incredible journey of becoming a believer as a little girl, describes the moments God used to direct her in choosing a Classical Christian Education for herself and her children, and gives us an inside look into the CiCRE Apprenticeship and the projects being developed there.  Andrea's current most recommended book: The Princess and The Goblin by George MacDonald Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Andrea Lipinski is the Vice President of Training for the CiRCE Institute and a head mentor in the Rocky Mountain Apprenticeship, where she forms teachers and school leaders in the art of teaching through mimetic and Socratic methods. She is co-author of A CiRCE Guide to Reading, and she speaks nationally for organizations including the Society for Classical Learning, Gutenberg College, Belmont Abbey College, and Great Homeschool Conventions. Andrea lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys growing fruit, backpacking the mountains, and sailing the Salish Sea. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keplereducation.substack.com

    Ep. 82 - Andrea Lipinski on Classical Christian Education as Human Development
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The Consortium Podcast is an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. keplereducation.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Scott Postma
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Scott Postma
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