Jonathan and Matthew talk about the college bubble. Articles mentioned: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/02/college-campus-free-speech-cancel-culture/621484/ https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/14968/20220217/christian-response-cancel-culture-phil-robertson.htm https://www.gotquestions.org/cancel-culture.html https://studybreaks.com/college/college-bubble/ https://www.veritasprep.com/blog/2016/06/why-you-should-consider-leaving-the-college-bubble/ https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2022/01/26/why-more-students-shouldnt-attend-colleges-close-home-opinion https://dailycollegian.com/2017/11/detriments-of-living-in-a-college-bubble/ https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/17/magazine/no-college-students-arent-obsessed-with-free-speech-heres-what-they-do-worry-about/ https://www.mic.com/articles/5584/do-college-students-live-in-a-bubble https://www.theodysseyonline.com/live-in-bubble-and-am-completely-ashamed-of-it

Jonathan and Matthew discuss ordinary superpowers like reading books and critical thinking. Links to articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.thefridaytimes.com/2022/02/14/how-educators-can-actively-work-towards-improving-students-critical-thinking-skills/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-public-schools-dont-t_b_7956518 https://fs.blog/how-to-read-a-book/ https://fs.blog/the-art-of-reading-how-to-be-a-demanding-reader/ https://fs.blog/reading/ https://buffer.com/resources/how-to-read-more-and-remember-it-all/

Ever seen one of those cringe-inducing videos that show just how many Americans don't know their history? Jonathan and Matthew discuss what that reality means for us today.

Jonathan and Matthew discuss an article that declares that the purpose of education is to "lead out", not to "stuff into". They also discuss project-based learning, what young adults are looking for in church, and more.

Jonathan and Matthew discuss the ACT and SAT exams, why they don't matter anymore, and what is really important to learn. They also find that they are surprisingly agree with the New York Times. Listen to their conversation to learn what "codes" really need to be taught to students.

Jonathan and Matthew observe a culture of extreme safety and how it impacts young people and their development. Read more: https://www.the-american-interest.com/2018/08/01/the-paradox-of-our-safety-addiction/ https://thefederalist.com/2018/10/12/americas-obsession-safety-stunting-kids-spirituality/  https://nypost.com/2016/03/09/our-unfounded-obsession-with-safety-is-costing-us-our-freedom/ https://www.prageru.com/video/let-kids-be-kids https://ricochet.com/754632/bubble-wrapped-americans-how-the-u-s-became-obsessed-with-physical-and-emotional-safety/

Jonathan and Matthew discuss current higher education and the challenges it faces. They cover the purpose of college, where college is broken, classical education, and much more!

Jonathan and Matthew take a hike back into history and examine Thomas Jefferson: his life, education, and legacy.

Jonathan and Matthew discuss recent news about the declining numbers of men attending college and the widening gap in college attendance between men and women. They explore why this is happening and whether it's a good thing.

Jonathan Brush and Matthew Rocke kick off the RiverTalks podcast by laying the foundation of their background, what the podcast is about and why it exists. They also explore the Education Revolution happening now.