Behind the scenes with Davies: 400th Episode! with Hannah Brusven and Davies Owens

Four hundred episodes. Nearly ten years. And a world that looks very different from the one in which BaseCamp Live began. For this milestone episode, Davies Owens steps to the other side of the microphone as his daughter, Hannah Brusven, takes over as host. Together they look back at the unlikely beginnings of BaseCamp Live,…

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The Music That Shapes Us with Dr. Eliot Grasso

Music is everywhere. We stream it in our cars, hear it in stores, and carry thousands of songs in our pockets. But in gaining nearly unlimited access to music, have we lost sight of what music is actually for? Dr. Eliot Grasso, musician, scholar, educator, and one of America’s leading performers of the Irish uilleann…

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Beyond “Can My Kid Watch This?” with Brett McCracken

Every story is shaping us. Movies, television, books, music, and digital media do more than entertain. They work on our imaginations, stir our affections, and quietly influence what we love, admire, fear, and desire. So how can Christian parents help their children engage culture thoughtfully without falling into either fearful rejection or uncritical consumption? Brett…

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Forming Souls – Not Just Minds with Heidi White

Classical Christian education often talks about forming students to love what is true, good, and beautiful. But how does that formation actually happen? In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens is joined by author, educator, and podcaster Heidi White to explore the formative power of stories. Heidi shares how literature shaped her own life…

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Teaching Kids to Think, or Just Find Answers? with Charley Dewberry

Modern education often trains students to absorb information, reproduce it on a test, and move on. But is that really learning? In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens talks with Charley Dewberry, co-founder, Academic Dean, and tutor at Gutenberg College, about what it means to teach students to truly think. Drawing from his unusual…

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Building a Generation on a Firm Foundation with Joshua Weir

Young people today are surrounded by voices telling them to discover their own truth, define their own identity, and create their own purpose. But what happens when the foundation underneath those ideas keeps shifting? In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens sits down with Joshua Weir, author of In Not Of: Firm Foundations for Life,…

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Curiosity: The Career Skill AI Can’t Replace with Tami Peterson

Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace faster than anyone can predict—but does that mean we should prepare our children by chasing “AI-proof” careers? In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens welcomes career coach Tami Peterson back to the show to explore a very different approach. Rather than focusing on specific jobs, Tami argues that…

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Summer Flashback: Classical Christian Education for All Students with Heather Lloyd

Many parents love classical Christian education until one of their children doesn’t seem to “fit the mold.”

Does classical education only work for naturally academic students? Or should an education rooted in truth, wisdom, and Christ be accessible to far more children?

In this Summer Flashback, Davies Owens welcomes educator and school consultant Heather Lloyd to explore how classical Christian schools can better serve students with learning differences without compromising academic excellence. Together they discuss what truly defines classical Christian education, challenge misconceptions about rigor, and offer practical ideas for schools seeking to cultivate both truth and love in every classroom.

Tune in to hear:

  • Why “rigor” shouldn’t define classical Christian education
  • What the “mythical middle” is and why it matters
  • How schools can better serve students with learning differences
  • Practical ideas for creating classrooms where more children can flourish
  • The non-negotiables of authentic classical Christian education
  • Why Charlotte Mason still has much to teach today’s educators

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, administrator, or school founder, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for building classrooms where every child is invited to pursue truth.

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Wisdom and Eloquence
The Herzog Foundation
Life Architects
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Why Every Civilization Begins at Home with Laura Kraus

Strong families don’t happen by accident. They are built through ordinary habits, shared life, and intentional choices.

In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens is joined by Laura Kraus, founder and CEO of the Family Digital Foundation, to explore why the family remains the foundation of every healthy society. Drawing from history, modern research, and her own work at the intersection of technology and family life, Laura explains why our homes shape everything from character formation to the future of civilization.

Together they discuss how today’s distractions, overscheduled lives, and personalized technology can quietly erode family relationships, and how parents can reclaim the simple practices that build lasting bonds.

Tune in to hear:

  • Why the family is the “first institution” that shapes every other institution.
  • What decades of research reveal about the connection between close family relationships and lifelong happiness.
  • How technology is changing family life, for better and for worse.
  • Practical ways to strengthen family bonds through everyday rhythms.
  • Why saying “no” to overscheduling may be one of the best gifts you can give your children.
  • How healthy families create healthier communities and cultures.
  • A hopeful vision for using technology to serve families instead of competing with them.

Whether you’re raising young children, navigating the teen years, or simply wanting to build a stronger home, this conversation offers both encouragement and practical wisdom for cultivating a flourishing family.

Special Thanks to our partners who make BaseCamp Live possible:

Wisdom and Eloquence
The Herzog Foundation
Life Architects
Wisephone by Techless
ZipCast

Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com

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Praying the Scriptures for Your Children with Jodie Berndt

As parents, it’s easy to believe that everything depends on us. If we just choose the right curriculum, set the right boundaries, or say the right words, our children will turn out well.

But Scripture reminds us that we were never meant to carry that burden alone.

In this episode, bestselling author and Bible teacher Jodie Berndt joins Davies Owens to explore one of the most powerful, and often most neglected, tools God has given parents: prayer. Drawing from decades of experience as a mother, speaker, and author of the Praying the Scriptures series, Jodie shares practical ways to pray God’s Word over our children through every season of life.

Rather than treating prayer as a last resort or a religious obligation, this conversation invites parents to see it as a daily relationship with God that not only shapes our children, but also transforms our own hearts.

Tune in to hear:

  • Why prayer is far more than asking God for outcomes
  • How praying Scripture gives depth and confidence to your prayers
  • Finding peace in seasons of waiting and uncertainty
  • Encouragement for parents carrying guilt, anxiety, or fear
  • Practical ways to begin praying, even if you don’t know where to start
  • How prayer changes us while we wait for God to work in our children
  • Why no child is ever beyond God’s reach

Whether you’re raising toddlers, teenagers, or adult children, this episode offers biblical encouragement to entrust your family to the One who loves them even more than you do.

Special Thanks to our partners who make BaseCamp Live possible:

Wisdom and Eloquence
The Herzog Foundation
Life Architects
Wisephone by Techless
ZipCast

Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com

Don’t forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.