In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that affects more families than you might expect—dyslexia—and how classical Christian schools can not only accommodate but help students thrive. Our guest, Rebecca Dornbusch, is a reading specialist and devoted mom who’s on a mission to help dyslexic students become “victorious readers.” She brings both professional insight and…
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In this encouraging episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens is joined by Joanna Hensley, Lower School Headmaster at Wilson Hill Academy, mom of six, and passionate classical educator. Together, they explore what it means to be intentional curators of our children’s education—without letting school overwhelm the joy of home life. Through her personal journey—from studying…
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Faith, Family, Country: Foundations Worth Fighting For In this episode, we explore a word that has largely faded from everyday conversation yet holds the key to rebuilding a fractured culture—fidelity. Join Dr. Robert P. George, esteemed professor at Princeton and leading voice in public ethics, as he makes the case for Fidelity Month and shares…
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Is your home emotionally safe? In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, families are struggling more than ever with conflict, stress, and disconnection. In this episode, host Davies Owens sits down with Rob Hayes-St. Clair and Michael Cox, the duo behind the Core Four Framework and Parenting Made Peaceful, to discuss a better way forward. Drawing from…
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What’s the real purpose of education? Is it just about passing tests—or passing the torch of civilization itself? In this episode, Dr. Louis Markos, professor, prolific author, and champion of classical Christian education, returns to share insights from his new book, Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education. Drawing from Plato to C.S….
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Strong parent-school communication is the key to a thriving classical Christian education, yet many families feel overwhelmed by too many emails, fragmented updates, and a lack of real connection. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens and his daughter, Hannah, discuss how better communication between home and school can transform student success. When…
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Welcome to Classical Essentials, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! For many classical Christian educators, truth and goodness take center stage, while beauty is often treated as an afterthought. Yet beauty is not just an aesthetic extra—it is foundational. When rightly understood, beauty deepens our understanding of truth and goodness, shapes our affections, and…
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Welcome to Classical Essentials, a special Best of BaseCamp Live series! Over the years, we’ve had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this series, we’re bringing back some of the most popular and essential episodes to help parents, educators, and school leaders better understand the core principles that make this…
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Welcome to another Classical Essentials, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! Over the years, we’ve had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this series, we’re bringing back some of the most popular and essential episodes to help parents, educators, and school leaders better understand the core principles that make…
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Welcome to Classical Cornerstones, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! Over the years, we’ve had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this series, we’re bringing back some of the most popular and essential episodes to help parents, educators, and school leaders better understand the core principles that make this movement so impactful. In this episode, Dr….
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