In this episode, Soren speaks with Russ York, Head of the Ambleside School in Fredericksburg, TX. Russ shares about his journey from public schools to Charlotte Mason philosophy, emphasizing the importance of a formative education rooted in humility and Mason's three principles of education: atmosphere, discipline, and life.

Thank you to the sponsor of today's episode: History 250. Visit their website to delve deep into America's rich and complex history: https://www.history250.org/

References:

– For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
– Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

In this episode, we are continuing our series of School Spotlights with an interview of Rich Meyer, President of JSerra Catholic High School, and Patrick Reidy, VP of Mission & Faith. Soren speaks with them about JSerra's unique position, its innovative programs, and the school's dedication to faith-based education in shaping future leaders.

References:

– Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Father Jacques Philippe

– The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

In this episode, Soren speaks with Nadya Williams, author of Christians Reading Classics: An Introduction to Greco-Roman Classics from Homer to Boethius, about the importance of reading the pagan classics through a Christian lens. They explore how slow, attentive reading of ancient texts can shape moral imagination and civic virtue.

Nadya is Books Editor at Mere Orthodoxy and Interim Director of the MFA in Creative Writing at Ashland University. Be sure to grab a copy of Christians Reading Classics wherever books are sold!