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Classical EducationAlex Markos on Creating a Spirit of Inquiry & Ordering the AffectionsAbout the GuestAlex Markos is part of the Humanities faculty at the Geneva School of Boerne, TX, where he currently teaches 9th grade Greek and Roman history and literature. Last year (2022-23), he created and taught a class on virtue for the freshmen and previously taught 3 rd -5 th grade Latin for six years at Geneva. He holds a B.A. in History and Classics from Hope College and an M.A. in Apologetics from Houston Baptist University (now Houston Christian University). For his Apologetics capstone project, he developed a curriculum for teaching virtue through Scripture and...2024-01-0458 min
The Go Time PodcastMatt Virnau, USAF Combat Controller on becoming an operator and overcoming adversityMatt comes from an agriculture/equine background and it is where I first met him. He has a great story of perseverance and overcoming what we perceive as failure. He has an inspiring story of coming back from not meeting the swim time requirements while in ParaRescue training in the Air Force to becoming a Special Operations Combat Controller and Honor Graduate of his pipeline class then joining the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron in Tacoma WA and being deployed to Afghanistan on support of the war on terror.
Matt now serves as a coach/mentor to the c...2022-08-312h 15
DIA-Today: Democracy in America TodaySeason Finale: Education and the Best Regime, part 2We conclude season three by reflecting on the influence of music in shaping the soul and the city from the very end of Aristotle’s Politics.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss the challenges of finding peace in a fallen world in light of the school shooting in southwest Texas and the conclusion of the school year.
Required Reading (3:50) - We reflect on the f...2022-05-2831 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayEducation and the Best Regime, part 1We discuss Aristotle’s account of the relationship between education and the regime and the state of public and private education today.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss end-of-the-year traditions at Geneva and Matt’s old school in New Hampshire.
Required Reading (4:30) - We consider the opening chapters of Book VIII of Aristotle’s Politics and the way that education influences the character o...2022-05-2130 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Family and the Best RegimeWe continue our discussion of the conditions necessary for Aristotle’s best regime, reflecting on his account of the public consequences of family life.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss the graduation ceremony at King’s, the arrival of spring in New York, and Geneva senior theses.
Required Reading (3:59) - We reflect on chapters 16 and 17 of Book VII of Aristotle’s Politics, where Aris...2022-05-1432 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Best Regime: Virtue, Means, and EndsWe continue our discussion of the conditions necessary for Aristotle’s best regime, reflecting on the inculcation of virtue and the means and ends of the American regime.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss graduation week at King’s and the possibility of Roe v. Wade finally being overturned by the Supreme Court.
Required Reading (5:28) - We reflect on chapters 13-15 of Book VII...2022-05-0732 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayPublic Life in the Best RegimeWe continue our discussion of the conditions necessary for Aristotle’s best regime with special focus on a robust public life.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss the virtues of Administrative Assistants on their Hallmark Holiday.
Required Reading (1:43) - We reflect on chapters 8-12 of Book VII of Aristotle’s Politics, where Aristotle discusses the key elements of the happy city. Links: Aristotl...2022-04-3034 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe United States and the Conditions for the Best RegimeWe discuss the population and geographic circumstances that lead to the best regime and the remarkable blessings enjoyed by the United States.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss our Easter weekends, the last weeks of the school year, and the end of the public transportation mask mandate.
Required Reading (3:18) - We reflect on chapters 5-7 of Book VII of Aristotle’s Politics, where A...2022-04-2331 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayHappiness and the Best LifeWe discuss Aristotle’s account of happiness for the individual and the nation and the fundamental debate over the nature of the best life in the light of Christ’s death and resurrection.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss the Easter season and the first week of the baseball season.
Required Reading (3:16) - We reflect on the open chapters of Book VII of Aristotle’s...2022-04-1640 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Best and Worst OligarchiesWe discuss Aristotle’s account of the best and worst oligarchies and the progressive development of the American national government.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:52) - We discuss the start of the baseball season and another round of terrible NCAA tournament picks.
Required Reading (4:15) - We reflect on Book VI, chapter 6-8 of The Politics, where Aristotle discusses the best and worst forms of oligarchy an...2022-04-0930 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayWhy Study Aristotle?We discuss the four kinds of democracy and the importance of understanding the nature of one’s own regime to be an excellent citizen or statesman.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss the coming of April and our disastrous NCAA tournament picks.
Required Reading (2:45) - We reflect on the four types of democracy Aristotle describes in chapter 4 of Book VI of The Politics and...2022-04-0230 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Institutions, Laws, and People of a RepublicWe reflect on how different institutional structures, laws, and economic ways of life affect the character of a regime.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:52) - We discuss Dave’s family vacation in Florida among the college student Spring Breakers.
Required Reading (2:36) - We discuss the first three chapters of Book VI of Aristotle’s Politics, where Aristotle writes about how the shape of the laws affects the c...2022-03-1931 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Hope of Political ReformWe reflect on Aristotle’s critique of Plato’s account of regime change and the possibility of political reform in a fallen world.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:52) - We discuss the successes of Geneva’s girls winter sports teams, Matt’s modest Spring Break plans, and the renewed hope for a full baseball season.
Required Reading (3:50) - We discuss the end of Book V of Aristotle’s Politi...2022-03-1233 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayUkraine, Russia, Kings, and TyrantsWe apply Aristotle’s discussion of kings and tyrants to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the leaders of the two sides.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:52) - We talk about the cancellation of the first week of baseball season and Matt’s decision criteria for choosing a good graduate school.
Required Reading (4:07) - We discuss the means of preserving monarchies and tyrannies outlined by Aristotle in Boo...2022-03-0535 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayEducation and Regime PreservationWe discuss Aristotle’s account of regime preservation, with a focus on education and the key qualities of statesmen.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:52) - We reflect on our Super Bowl picks and talk about Dave accidentally calling Matt from a Geneva girls basketball game.
Required Reading (3:29) - We discuss the means of preserving regimes outlined by Aristotle in Book V, chapter 8 of The Politics and ap...2022-02-2632 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayDemocratic, Oligarchic, and Aristocratic RevolutionsWe discuss Aristotle’s account of revolution in democracies, oligarchies, and aristocracies.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:52) - We talk about the transition from football season to baseball season and Geneva’s upcoming Daddy-Daughter dance.
Required Reading (3:20) - We begin with reflections on the role of the demagogue in revolutions and new opportunities for demagoguery in our day. We also discuss how revolutions arise in good government...2022-02-1234 min
Around the Table - Geneva School of BoerneBeautyIn this episode Dirk talks to Geneva Art teacher Cathy Lester and 5th grade Bible and History teacher Daniel Player about the final transcendental virtue, Beauty.2022-02-0930 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Contempt of the Elite and the Road to RevolutionWe discuss Aristotle’s account of the causes of revolution and the contempt of contemporary elites for those they govern.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:52) - We talk cold and Covid in New York, Tom Brady’s retirement, and the NFL playoffs.
Required Reading (5:00) - We look at Aristotle’s account of the origins of revolutions, particularly the contests among groups over equality and inequality and the...2022-02-0535 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneThe Divine Comedy Part 2In this episode Dirk finishes his conversation about Dante's Divine Comedy.2022-02-0244 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneThe Divine Comedy Part 1The year 2021 marked the 700th anniversary of the death of the great Florentine poet Dante Alighieri. To mark that anniversary, Rhetoric School Headmaster Dirk Russell and Logic School Headmaster Jeff Jones will host a Lyceum Lunch Lecture Series on the Divine Comedy starting on Wed. Feb. 2 at noon. In preparation Dirk hosts a conversation with Humanities Department Head Aaron Southwick and Humanities teacher Rick Poole about the man Dante Alighieri and his most famous work, The Divine Comedy.2022-01-2643 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayReticent Revolutionaries and the 2024 ElectionWe discuss the introduction to Aristotle’s account of revolution in Book V of The Politics and consider its implications for the 2024 presidential race.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We talk about the disappointing end to the Patriots’ and back-to-school at Geneva and King’s.
Required Reading (3:37) - We consider the mistaken notions of justice found in democratic and oligarchy regimes and the ways that these have s...2022-01-2234 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneGoodness Part 2In this episode Dirk continues his conversation with Dr. Eric Covington and Luis Arizpe about the virtue goodness. 2022-01-1938 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Responsibilities of Political OfficeWe reflect on President Biden’s voting rights speech and vaccine mandate in light Aristotle’s teaching on the functions of legislative, executive, and judicial offices.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:52) - We talk about our Christmas breaks, Omicron, and Dave’s state-of-the-school address.
Required Reading (5:18) - We conclude our discussion of Book IV of The Politics with Aristotle’s reflections on the legislative, executive, and judicia...2022-01-1534 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneGoodness Part 1In this episode Dirk talks with Dr. Eric Covington and Luis Arizpe about the virtue goodness.Book Recommendations:Cicero "On the Good Life"Peter Kreeft "Summa of the Summa2022-01-1243 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Mixed Regime and Political ModerationWe discuss Aristotle’s account of the best regime for most places, a mixed regime balancing the excellencies of oligarchy and democracy.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We look forward to Christmas break and talk about the new Corbin dog, Tex, and his relations with Tenny, the original Corbin dog.
Required Reading (4:15) - We discuss Aristotle’s account of aristocracy and polity in the second half o...2021-12-1833 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayDemocratic Demagoguery and Closed OligarchiesWe discuss Aristotle’s reflections on the best and worst sorts of democracy and oligarchy.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:54) - We discuss the Patriots’ big Monday night win over the Bills, the prospects for a Patriots-Bucs Super Bowl, and conspiracy theories around Bill Belichick’s pregame Navy facemask.
Required Reading (4:06) - We discuss Aristotle’s account of the different types of democracy and oligarchy in Book IV...2021-12-1132 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayHyperpartisanship and the Christian CitizenWe discuss how hyperpartisanship threatens the stability of a republic and the temptation for Christians to emphasize political attachments over their commitment to Christ.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss our day-before-Thanksgiving challenges on the roads and at the dentist’s office.
Required Reading (2:40) - We discuss the complexity of political analysis in a world of great economic and ideological variety and the danger o...2021-12-0434 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Best Regime and the American FoundingWe discuss Aristotle’s four ways of thinking about the best regime and Harry Jaffa’s case for (the principles of) the American founding as the best practical regime.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss kid birthday celebrations, the New England Patriots’ recent success, and the Publius Posse’s big fantasy football win over the Canyon Lake Texans.
Required Reading (4:24) - We discuss four ways...2021-11-2035 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayRegimes, part 4: The Rule of the One or the Rule of LawWe discuss the final chapters of book III of Aristotle’s Politics as he compares different forms of monarchy to the rule of law.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:54) - We discuss the success of the University of Texas-San Antonio football team, the Braves’ World Series win, our big matchup this week in fantasy football, and the consequences of the recent election results; 2010 election results.
Required R...2021-11-1338 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayRegimes, part 3: A Just Claim to RuleWe discuss Aristotle’s assessment of the role of the multitude in a well-ordered political community and the possibility of excellent leadership in a democratic society.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We respond to a listener’s complaint about our NBA picks and discuss the Braves’ game 1 victory in the World Series.
Required Reading (3:19) - We reflect on different claims to rule, especially those of the...2021-10-3035 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayRegimes, part 2: The Rich and the PoorWe discuss the most common regimes historically, the rule of the rich (oligarchy) and the rule of the poor (democracy), and the ways that the American regime was designed to prevent conflict between the rich and the poor.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - Fall has arrived with a vengeance in New York while the Red Sox and Braves are looking a little more shaky in their que...2021-10-2332 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneTruthIn this episode Dirk talks with Geneva's Head of School Dr. David Corbin about truth and how it is revealed in Plato's "Allegory of the Cave."Copy and paste this link in your browser to read "The Allegory of the Cave"https://yale.learningu.org/download/ca778ca3-7e93-4fa6-a03f-471e6f15028f/H2664_Allegory%20of%20the%20Cave%20.pdf2021-10-2023 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayRegimes, part 1: The One, The Few, and the ManyWe discuss Aristotle’s taxonomy of regimes and the way that the one, the few, and the many continue to compete for power in our day.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We talk about Dave’s trip to watch the Patriots beat the Texans, the Red Sox’s continued playoff success, and a pleasant early fall in New York.
Required Reading (3:28) - We discuss how Ari...2021-10-1634 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Good Citizen and the Good ManWe discuss how citizenship is defined relative to a regime and the tension between being a good citizen and a good person, with applications from American history and contemporary politics.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We talk about the Red Sox’s big victory over the Yankees in the American League Wild Card game, the (Yankees’) Curse of the Parks, Dave’s 50th birthday serenades from Geneva Sc...2021-10-0933 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneThe Abolition of ManBibliographyThe Abolition of Man C.S. LewisThe Consolation of Philosophy BoethiusAfter Virtue Peter KreeftMere Christianity C.S. LewisOrthodoxy G.K. ChestertonThe Divine Comedy: Inferno Dante AlighieriEpisode NotesRiddell Memorial Lectures – Each year New Castle College hosts a lecture series called the “Riddell Memorial Lecture.” The 1943-1944 Lecture was delivered by C.S. Lewis and the Abolition of Man was his topic. In 2019-2020, Lucy Winkett (Anglican Priest) delivered a lecture entitled, “Good News in an Age of Fake...2021-10-0552 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayIn Memory of Dr. Angelo M. CodevillaWe reflect on the life and writings of our great teacher, Dr. Angelo M. Codevilla, and his commitment to the restoration of active American citizenship.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We react to the death of Dr. Codevilla and discuss our special privilege of being his students.
Required Reading (5:58) - We discuss citizenship as it is presented in the opening chapter of book 3 of Arist...2021-09-2533 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayReform and RevolutionWe discuss Aristotle’s reflections on how to improve a regime at the end of Book II of his Politics and apply them to conservative and progressive efforts to reform and revolutionize the American founders’ republic.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss the start of the school year at Geneva and King’s, fall in New York, perpetual summer in Texas, and Matt’s big week 1 win o...2021-09-1833 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneSeason 2 Trailer"The Abolition of Man" C.S. Lewis"The Divine Comedy" Dante Alighieri2021-09-1501 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayOptics and EgalitarianismAristotle’s critiques of an ancient proposal to equalize property and a focus on political perception more than political reality leads us into a discussion of the sources of human division and the dangers of our optics-based politics.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:52) - We discuss Dave’s first day as Head of School, the beginning of the King’s academic year, and our fantasy football draft.
...2021-09-1132 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Public and the PrivateWe discuss the dangers of conceiving of the political community as a large family and holding property in common in light of Aristotle’s critique of Plato’s Republic at the beginning of book 2 of his Politics.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:54) - We discuss Dave choosing Alabama as his college football team, the virtues of Buc-ee’s convenience stores, and our quest for listeners in Wyoming and N...2021-09-0434 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayPolitics and EconomicsWe discuss Aristotle’s reflections on ensuring that the pursuit of wealth by individuals and communities is subordinated to the higher purpose of living well.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:55) - We discuss our week off from the podcast (sorry!) and Dave’s thoughts on preseason Patriots football.
Required Reading (3:44) - We reflect on the second half of book 1 of Aristotle’s Politics, where Aristotle dis...2021-08-2833 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayNature, Equality, and the Imago DeiWe discuss Aristotle’s account of slavery and how the opening chapters of Genesis uniquely provide a grounding for the principle of human equality.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We discuss first-day-of-school traffic in Boerne, Texas, and the recent slide of the Boston Red Sox.
Required Reading (4:19) - We discuss Aristotle’s writing on slavery in Book 1, chapters 4-7 of The Politics and how a Chr...2021-08-1434 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Statesman's Interest and DutyWe discuss Aristotle’s fundamental distinction between good government and bad: whether political leaders seek their own interest or pursue the common good.
Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:55) - We talk about the upcoming start of the school year, our audience’s apparent desire for less content less often, and Matt’s dreams of calling Red Sox games on the radio.
Required Reading (2:58) - We discuss...2021-08-0734 minDIA-Today: Democracy in America TodayThe Pursuit of Happiness and JusticeMatt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.
Opening (0:53) - We catch up after two months away from the podcast, discuss our plans for season 3, and introduce the new music for the show by listener Fred Lancia. Links: Fred Lancia, “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind).
Required Reading (7:40) - We discuss the major themes of the first two chapters of Book 1 of Aristotle’s Politics and the ongoing relevance of Aristotle’s concerns f...2021-07-3133 min
Around the Table - Geneva School of BoerneConversation with Geneva's FoundersIn this last episode of Season 1, Dirk sits down with Geneva founders Cindy & Brian Fowler, Joanne & Robert Thornton and Paula Wacker (husband Bret couldn’t join conversation) to hear how Geneva began. You will be blessed by their story and how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things to the glory of God.2021-05-1940 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneThe Chronicles of NarniaThe Chronicles of Narnia is a beloved children’s book series of mythical tales of adventure, danger and intrigue. Buried in these myths are stories of sin, redemption and resurrection. This week, Dirk talks with Grammar School teachers Tonya Fikes, Alex Markos, Tonya Mowery and Keri Strickland about the profound biblical truths found in The Chronicles of Narnia.2021-05-0550 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneGratitudeIn a year of fear and discouragement, God's goodness and grace can be seen. In this special edition of Around the Table, Dirk talks with Geneva parents Cindy Young, Allison Peet and Ernie Jones about their Geneva experience which reminds us of the truth, beauty and goodness that is found.2021-04-2848 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneSenior Thesis: The Art of RhetoricIt is almost time for Geneva’s seniors to start presenting their senior theses. In this episode, Dirk talks with Hillary Short, James Grover and Aaron Southwick about the process of writing and presenting a thesis. The Senior Thesis is the capstone of a Geneva education and a stepping stone into further education.2021-04-2144 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneFine Arts: The Importance of StorytellingToday's podcast is a continuation of Dirk Russell's conversation about fine arts and classical education with several members of the Fine Arts Department. He talks with Doug Hurt, Ben Vis and Autumn Jones about the importance of storytelling.2021-04-0731 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneFine Arts and Classical Christian EducationThis week, Dirk talks with Gradi Evans (Fine Arts Director), Cathy Lester (Visual Arts Instructor), Ben Vis (Vocal Music Instructor) and Doug Hurt (Theater Instructor), about the nature of art and its place in the curriculum of a classical and Christian School. Suggested Reading:"Saving Leonardo" Nancy Pearcey"Resounding Truth" Jeremy S. Begbie"Art and Soul" Hilary Brand and Adrienne Chaplin"Adorning the Dark" Andrew Peterson2021-03-2442 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneDavid Corbin InterviewThis week, we are offering a special edition of “Around the Table.” In this episode, Amy Metzger interviews Geneva’s new Head of School Dr. David Corbin. Enjoy this conversation.2021-03-1039 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneThe Christian MindGeneva’s theme for the year is “The Mind of Christ.” With that in mind, Dirk sits down with Rhetoric School Headmaster Rob Shelton, Humanities Department Head Aaron Southwick and humanities teacher Scott Milam to talk about what it means to think like a Christian. Suggested Reading: "The Christian Mind" Harry Blamires "The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind" Mark Noll "Fit Bodies, Fat Minds" Os Guinness "Habits of the Mind" James Sire "Simply Christian" N.T. Wright2021-02-2448 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneOn Reading, Part 3Dirk talks to Humanities Department Head Aaron Southwick and Logic School teachers Debbie Wheeler and Mary Clifford about the books that shaped them and helped grow their Christian faith.Suggested Reading:"Mere Christianity" C.S. Lewis"Emma" and "Persuasion" Jane Austen "Hannah Coulter" Wendell Berry"Charlotte's Web" E.B. White"All the Light We Cannot See" Anthony Doerr"A Gentleman in Moscow" Amor Towles "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” Jean-Dominique Bauby2021-02-0342 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneOn Reading, Part 2Dirk Russell invites the Rhetoric School Humanities faculty to discuss ancient literature and why we should be interested in them in modernity.Suggested Reading:"God in the Dock" C.S. Lewis"The Consolation of Philosophy" Boethius "The Iliad" Homer"The Odyssey" Homer"Paradise Lost" John Milton"The Divine Comedy" Dante2021-01-2744 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneOn Reading, Part 1An intriguing and illuminating discussion with Grammar School Headmaster Jessica Gombert and reading specialist Dr. Melissa Siller on how the human brain learns to read, the effects of reading on the lives of children, and how reading intersects with God's design for humans. Suggested Reading: "Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain" by Maryanne Wolf "Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling and Literacy" by Denise Eide "Mere Discipleship: Growing in Wisdom and Hope" by Alister E. McGrath2021-01-2229 minAround the Table - Geneva School of BoerneAround The Table TrailerAROUND THE TABLE is a place to explore topics, teaching and conversations from a biblical worldview hosted by Geneva Academic Dean Dirk Russell. Geneva is a K-12 classical and Christian school located in the Texas Hill Country that graduates servant leaders equipped to do hard things. May this podcast be a source of encouragement and inspiration to foster growth, learning and connections to the glory of Jesus Christ. Discover Geneva at genevaschooltx.org or on social media @genevaschooltx.2020-12-1001 min
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BaseCamp LiveBeating Hollywood Through Storytelling And Capturing Students’ Hearts ~ Louis MarkosWe classical Christian folk frequently talk about forming virtue in young people. But if we’re not careful, we can bury students in our well-intended rules and academic expectations and never ultimately transform their hearts and what they love. In a world of digital screens with movies and stories all around, we’d better be even better story tellers if we want to be persuasive in forming what our children love. But how do we do it? One way is rediscovering the power of ancient myths. Louis Markos, author of the new book, Myth Made Fact, tells us how on tod...2020-10-2139 minGSB Morning DevotionalTuesday, October 20, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-2000 minGSB Morning DevotionalMonday, October 19, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-1900 minGSB Morning DevotionalFriday, October 16, 2020Geneva’s faculty and staff join together each morning for prayer, singing and a short study in God’s word.2020-10-1600 minGSB Morning DevotionalThursday, October 15, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-1500 minGSB Morning DevotionalWednesday, October 14, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-1400 minGSB Morning DevotionalTuesday, October 13, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-1300 minGSB Morning DevotionalMonday, October 12, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-1200 minGSB Morning DevotionalFriday, October 9, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-0900 minGSB Morning DevotionalThursday, October 8, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-0800 minGSB Morning DevotionalWednesday, October 7, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-0700 minGSB Morning DevotionalTuesday, October 6, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-0600 minGSB Morning DevotionalMonday, October 5, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-0500 minGSB Morning DevotionalFriday, October 2, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-0200 minGSB Morning DevotionalThursday, October 1, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-10-0110 minGSB Morning DevotionalWednesday, September 30, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-3008 minGSB Morning DevotionalTuesday, September 29, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-2911 minGSB Morning DevotionalMonday, September 28, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell.2020-09-2810 minGSB Morning DevotionalFriday, September 25, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-2510 minGSB Morning DevotionalThursday, September 24, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-2409 minGSB Morning DevotionalWednesday, September 23, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-2308 minGSB Morning DevotionalTuesday, September 22, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-2211 minGSB Morning DevotionalMonday, September 21, 2020GSB devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-2110 minGSB Morning DevotionalFriday, September 18, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-1809 minGSB Morning DevotionalThursday, September 17, 2020GBS Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-1709 minGSB Morning DevotionalWednesday, September 16, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-1609 minGSB Morning DevotionalTuesday, September 15, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-1509 minGSB Morning DevotionalMonday, September 14, 2020GSB Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-1410 minGSB Morning DevotionalSeptember 11, 2020GSB Morning Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell2020-09-1110 minGSB Morning DevotionalSeptember 10, 2020GSB Morning Devotion led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell.2020-09-1012 minGSB Morning DevotionalWednesday, September 9, 2020Morning devotion time for September will be led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell.2020-09-0911 minGSB Morning DevotionalTuesday, September 8, 2020Morning devotions for the month of September will be led by Academic Dean Dirk Russell.2020-09-0811 minGSB Morning DevotionalGSB Morning Devotional (Trailer)2020-08-1600 min
Around the Hub CityAround the Hub City: Tuesday afternoon chat with Lubbock Christian coach Christ SoftleyThe Eagles take aim at the second state championship in school history on Saturday when they take on The Geneva School of Boerne.2019-12-0308 min
Hill Country Institute Live: Exploring Christ and CultureRob Shelton Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live, Part 2Rob Shelton is the Headmaster of the School of Rhetoric at the Geneva School in Boerne. He and host, Larry Linenschmidt, talk about prayer for educators and students, the need for public and private schools, and for home schools. This is Part 2 of a two-part interview2016-08-1126 minHill Country Institute Live: Exploring Christ and CultureRob Shelton Interviewed on Hill Country Institute Live, Part 1Rob Shelton is the Headmaster of the School of Rhetoric at the Geneva School in Boerne. He and host, Larry Linenschmidt, talk about prayer for educators and students, the need for public and private schools, and for home schools. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview2016-08-1125 min