BaseCamp Live
BaseCamp Live
Davies Owens
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.
Beyond “Can My Kid Watch This?” with Brett McCraken
Brett McCracken from The Gospel Coalition joins Davies Owens to explore how movies, television, books, and digital media shape our loves and affections, and how Christian families can engage culture with wisdom rather than fear or uncritical consumption.
Sep 1
46 min
Forming Souls - Not Just Minds with Heidi White
What if education is about more than filling our children’s minds with the right answers? Author and educator Heidi White joins Davies Owens to explore how great stories shape our desires, awaken the imagination, and help form the soul. From the books we put before our children to the conversations we have around them, discover how literature can help the next generation learn not only what is good, but to love what is good.
Aug 25
43 min
Teaching Kids to Think, or Just Find Answers? with Charley Dewberry
Are we teaching students how to think, or simply how to find the right answers? Gutenberg College co-founder Charley Dewberry joins Davies Owens to explore how genuine learning happens, why humility is essential to education, and how parents and teachers can cultivate curiosity, careful reading, thoughtful conversation, and a lifelong pursuit of truth.
Aug 18
42 min
Building a Generation on a Firm Foundation with Joshua Weir
How do we raise young people who can stand firm in a culture of shifting identities and competing truths? Davies Owens talks with Joshua Weir, author of In Not Of: Firm Foundations for Life, about biblical worldview, the formative power of community, and the practical role parents and educators play in giving the next generation a foundation that lasts.
Aug 12
45 min
Curiosity: The Career Skill AI Can't Replace with Tami Peterson
Discover why curiosity - not career choice - is the best way to prepare children for an AI-driven future with career coach Tami Peterson.
Aug 4
45 min
Summer Flashback: Classical Christian Education for All Students with Heather Lloyd
Can classical Christian education serve students with learning differences, or is it only for the academically gifted? In this Summer Flashback, Heather Lloyd challenges common assumptions and explores how schools can remain faithful to classical principles while welcoming a wider range of learners.
Jul 28
44 min
Why Every Civilization Begins at Home with Laura Kraus
What if the family is the most important institution in society? Laura Kraus joins Davies Owens to discuss why strong families build strong cultures, how technology is reshaping home life, and practical habits that help parents cultivate deeper connection, lasting character, and a thriving family.
Jul 22
42 min
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children with Jodie Berndt
Prayer doesn't just change our children. It changes us. Jodie Berndt joins Davies Owens to discuss praying Scripture, trusting God through every season of parenting, and finding peace when the future feels uncertain.
Jul 15
39 min
Raising Sturdy Kids: The Book with Keith McCurdy
Keith McCurdy joins Davies Owens to celebrate the release of his long-awaited book, Raising Sturdy Kids. Together they explore why healthy struggle, responsibility, and service help children become resilient adults and why it's never too late to strengthen your family's foundation.
Jul 8
48 min
Timeless Education for Modern Times with Robert Littlejohn (Series: What is Classical Christian Education?)
What exactly is Classical Christian Education? In this foundational episode of our series, What is Classical Christian Education?, Davies Owens sits down with Dr. Robert Littlejohn to explore the timeless principles behind this growing movement. Together they discuss why classical education is about far more than Latin or the Great Books, how it forms wisdom and resilient faith, and why this centuries-old approach remains remarkably relevant for today's families.
Jul 1
48 min
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