The Classical Academy Podcast
The Classical Academy Podcast
Trinity Classical Academy
Your friendly guide to the world of classical Christian education. Presented by Trinity Classical Academy.
Euclid’s Elements, with Sarah Carty
Euclid’s Elements of Geometry set the standard for mathematical thinking for over 2000 years. In studying carefully crafted proofs, students learn not only geometry and logic—they encounter the beauty of God’s universe.
Dec 14, 2021
18 min
Aesop’s Fables, with Rebekah Richardson
Do Aesop’s humble fables still matter today? Yes! Fables cultivate wisdom, start students on the “progymnasmata” writing program, and prepare them to share the gospel.
Oct 22, 2021
27 min
Dante’s Inferno, with Zach Weichbrodt
700 years after Dante's death, his Inferno still stands as the greatest work of Christian imagination. But what happens when high school students delve with Dante into the depths of hell?
Sep 21, 2021
32 min
Influential, Optimistic, Faithful Alumni, w/ Andrew Richardson
Alumni from Classical Christian schools are influential, optimistic faithful—far more than alumni from any other type of school. So says the Good Soil Report from the University of Notre Dame. But why? A Classical Education veteran helps us find out on the Classical Academy Podcast.
Mar 1, 2021
31 min
Classical School Alumni: Successful, Independent, Traditional, with Aaron Fudge
A stunning scientific report concludes that classical Christian school alumni do better in college and career, are more independent of mind, and more traditional than graduates from any other type of school. But why? A classical Christian teacher helps us find out on the Classical Academy Podcast
Feb 2, 2021
43 min
A Study Proves the Classical Difference, with Wally Caddow
How can you tell if an education works? Look at the graduates. In this episode, we look at a report from the University of Notre Dame called “The Classical Difference,” a survey of thousands of graduates from various types of schools. How does classical Christian education stack up?
Mar 2, 2020
27 min
Faithful Learning: Learning the Faith, with Dr. Matt Dixon
What makes a Classical Christian School truly Christian? Is it slapping a Bible verse on the mission statement or praying before class? Or does the integration of faith and learning go deeper than that? Find out on the Classical Academy Podcast…
Jan 27, 2020
35 min
Top Classical Education Myths, Debunked! with Elizabeth Hosmann
What myths hold parents back from exploring Classical Christian education? In this episode, admissions director Elizabeth Hosmann dissects and debunks some of the biggest misconceptions about Classical Christian schools.
Dec 10, 2019
26 min
Searching With Science, Finding Faith. With Dr. Mark Phillips
How do you combine classical education, science, theology, and comedy? Today, we answer that question with a former animal surgeon, biochemist, pastor, missionary, and standup comedian, who also serves as Trinity's chair of the Department of Theology and Science.
Nov 5, 2019
26 min
Who Killed Classical Education? with Dr. Andrew Selby
All schools in the West were classical schools until about 100 years ago. So what happened? Join us as we unravel the mystery of who killed Classical Education—and how it came back to life.
Oct 16, 2019
28 min
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