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]]> false CiRCE Institute Podcast Network info+5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2@mg-eu.acast.com 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 the-commons http://thecommons.libsyn.com/rss episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2/1545071375261-44e1986417561732269695b878ee8b16.jpeg http://thecommons.libsyn.com/website The Commons https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 <![CDATA[The Problem of Quiet Classrooms: Technology & Isolation]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:31:25 GMT 18:09 5f072a3de555df1045eae76b false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/the-problem-of-quiet-classrooms-technology-isolation 5f072a3de555df1045eae76b 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 the-problem-of-quiet-classrooms-technology-isolation full 4 6

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]]> <![CDATA[Understanding Hollywood’s "War" on Family]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:16:22 GMT 47:45 5efdec3726ddd5786a6ea359 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/understanding-hollywoods-war-on-family-2 5efdec3726ddd5786a6ea359 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 understanding-hollywoods-war-on-family-2 full 4 5

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]]> Loving the Natural Sciences: An Interview with Gordon Wilson Loving the Natural Sciences: An Interview with Gordon Wilson Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:46:06 GMT 45:17 5ef4aa9eb8adc91d748bbd03 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/loving-the-natural-sciences-an-interview-with-gordon-wilson 5ef4aa9eb8adc91d748bbd03 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 loving-the-natural-sciences-an-interview-with-gordon-wilson full 4 4 A Different Shade of Green: A Biblical Approach to Environmentalism & the Dominion Mandate and The Riot & the Dance (which includes a biology text and two stunning feature-length documentary films).

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]]> A Different Shade of Green: A Biblical Approach to Environmentalism & the Dominion Mandate and The Riot & the Dance (which includes a biology text and two stunning feature-length documentary films).

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]]> Dealing with Difficult People, with Matthew Bianco Dealing with Difficult People, with Matthew Bianco Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:53:03 GMT 18:03 5eeb9bef6c65f96f0c434950 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/understanding-hollywoods-war-on-family 5eeb9bef6c65f96f0c434950 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 understanding-hollywoods-war-on-family full 4 3

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]]> A Spirit of Inquiry: An Interview with Dr. Pano Kanelos (President of St. John’s College) A Spirit of Inquiry: An Interview with Dr. Pano Kanelos (President of St. John’s College) Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:15:31 GMT 45:41 5edf9983b360c63ce28ca076 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/a-spirit-of-inquiry 5edf9983b360c63ce28ca076 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 a-spirit-of-inquiry full 4 2 The Commons, Brian Phillips interviews Dr. Pano Kanelos (President of St. John’s College), to discuss life at St. John’s, classical education at the college level, and the spirit of inquiry.

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]]> <![CDATA[Classical Educators & the Church: An Interview with Dana Gage]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2020 20:47:24 GMT 40:11 5ed5695d0f0f3b0cf2331814 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/classical-educators-the-church-an-interview-with-dana-gage 5ed5695d0f0f3b0cf2331814 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 classical-educators-the-church-an-interview-with-dana-gage full 4 1 Welcome back to season four of The Commons with Dr. Brian Phillips! In episode 4.1 classical educator and pastor’s wife Dana Gage joins Brian Phillips for a talk about how classical education and church life intersect. Gage tells her story of what it’s like to serve as both a teacher and pastor’s wife in NYC, and further discusses her article, “Neglecting the House of God?”


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]]> Welcome back to season four of The Commons with Dr. Brian Phillips! In episode 4.1 classical educator and pastor’s wife Dana Gage joins Brian Phillips for a talk about how classical education and church life intersect. Gage tells her story of what it’s like to serve as both a teacher and pastor’s wife in NYC, and further discusses her article, “Neglecting the House of God?”


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]]> On School Aesthetics, with Brian Daigle On School Aesthetics, with Brian Daigle Wed, 10 Jul 2019 22:50:05 GMT 43:18 5d265e12f8550a8e09240c2b false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/on-school-aesthetics-with-brian-daigle 5d265e12f8550a8e09240c2b 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 on-school-aesthetics-with-brian-daigle full 3 14

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]]> Leading People, Not Systems Leading People, Not Systems Thu, 09 May 2019 13:47:40 GMT 8:24 5cd42f7cc9754b1375175f6a false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/leading-people-not-systems 5cd42f7cc9754b1375175f6a 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 leading-people-not-systems full 3 13 Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


St. Benedict wrote that an abbot should "so regulate and arrange all matters that souls may be saved and the brothers may go about their activities without justifiable grumbling." In this episode, Brian Phillips explores that idea, reflecting on how we can lead our schools and home schools in ways that bless those we serve.


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]]> Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


St. Benedict wrote that an abbot should "so regulate and arrange all matters that souls may be saved and the brothers may go about their activities without justifiable grumbling." In this episode, Brian Phillips explores that idea, reflecting on how we can lead our schools and home schools in ways that bless those we serve.


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]]> <![CDATA[Outrage, Solomon, & Kids with Smartphones]]> Wed, 01 May 2019 15:51:07 GMT 9:39 5cc9c06b09d2c8653d736d40 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/outrage-solomon-kids-with-smartphones 5cc9c06b09d2c8653d736d40 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 outrage-solomon-kids-with-smartphones full 3 12 Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


In the episode, Brian discusses our tendency to assume the worst of others, our "age of outrage," and how we must guard ourselves and our schools against it.


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]]> Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


In the episode, Brian discusses our tendency to assume the worst of others, our "age of outrage," and how we must guard ourselves and our schools against it.


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]]> Keith McCurdy on the Value of Struggle Keith McCurdy on the Value of Struggle Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:51:47 GMT 39:24 5c8024d45d90603a3fac006f false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/keith-mccurdy-on-the-value-of-struggle 5c8024d45d90603a3fac006f 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 keith-mccurdy-on-the-value-of-struggle full 3 11 Brian Phillips is joined by Keith McCurdy, President and CEO of Total Life Counseling in Roanoke, Virginia. In addition to his over 30 years of counseling experience, Mr. McCurdy has spoken at the annual conferences for the Society for Classical Learning (SCL) and the Association of Christian and Classical Schools (ACCS). 


In this episode, Brian and Keith discuss the value of struggle, how hardship makes us stronger, and how those truths can be applied by parents and teachers alike.

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]]> Brian Phillips is joined by Keith McCurdy, President and CEO of Total Life Counseling in Roanoke, Virginia. In addition to his over 30 years of counseling experience, Mr. McCurdy has spoken at the annual conferences for the Society for Classical Learning (SCL) and the Association of Christian and Classical Schools (ACCS). 


In this episode, Brian and Keith discuss the value of struggle, how hardship makes us stronger, and how those truths can be applied by parents and teachers alike.

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]]> <![CDATA[Further Thoughts on the February "Blahs"]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:08:35 GMT 9:13 5c75b8e3911faa0c7de8fb78 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/further-thoughts-on-the-february-blahs 5c75b8e3911faa0c7de8fb78 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 further-thoughts-on-the-february-blahs full 3 10 Welcome back to the Commons, a podcast about school leadership with Dr. Brian Phillips. On this week's episode Brian continues his reflections on enduring during the challenging month of February, with a particular focus on teaching through those "blahs" and the need for persistent prayer.


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]]> Welcome back to the Commons, a podcast about school leadership with Dr. Brian Phillips. On this week's episode Brian continues his reflections on enduring during the challenging month of February, with a particular focus on teaching through those "blahs" and the need for persistent prayer.


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]]> <![CDATA[February & the Need for Prayer]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:08:13 GMT 6:38 5c6edafd37f5cfaf6a933cce false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/february-the-need-for-prayer 5c6edafd37f5cfaf6a933cce 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 february-the-need-for-prayer full 3 9 Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


As every educator knows, February is the longest month of the year. In this episode, Brian discusses the important role prayer plays in fighting off the anxiety, apathy, and frustrations of February.

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]]> Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


As every educator knows, February is the longest month of the year. In this episode, Brian discusses the important role prayer plays in fighting off the anxiety, apathy, and frustrations of February.

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]]> <![CDATA[Angelina Stanford on the "Problem" of Magic in Children's Literature ]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:46:06 GMT 52:57 5c62f84e2b24ee03476d1e07 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/angelina-stanford-on-the-problem-of-magic-in-childrens-liter 5c62f84e2b24ee03476d1e07 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 angelina-stanford-on-the-problem-of-magic-in-childrens-liter full 3 8 Every teacher and homeschooling parent wrestles with what to read to their students and when to read it, especially when it comes to books with potentially problematic content. So in this episode, Brian Phillips talks with teacher and writer, Angelina Stanford, about the role of magic, wizards, and witchcraft in literature.


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]]> Every teacher and homeschooling parent wrestles with what to read to their students and when to read it, especially when it comes to books with potentially problematic content. So in this episode, Brian Phillips talks with teacher and writer, Angelina Stanford, about the role of magic, wizards, and witchcraft in literature.


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]]> Lessons on Leadership from the Rule of St. Benedict Lessons on Leadership from the Rule of St. Benedict Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:05:26 GMT 9:48 5c51066684bc7353236bd3d7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/lessons-on-leadership-from-the-rule-of-st-benedict 5c51066684bc7353236bd3d7 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 lessons-on-leadership-from-the-rule-of-st-benedict full 3 7 Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


In this episode Brian contemplates the spiritual nature of leading an academic community, with some help from The Rule of St. Benedict.


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]]> Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


In this episode Brian contemplates the spiritual nature of leading an academic community, with some help from The Rule of St. Benedict.


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]]> <![CDATA[A Student's View with Asher Phillips]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:38:03 GMT 11:46 5c477f2b32178dc41a167ac7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/a-students-view-with-asher-phillips 5c477f2b32178dc41a167ac7 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 a-students-view-with-asher-phillips full 3 6 Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


This episode is a change of pace as Brian talks with his son, Asher, about homeschooling: a fun but helpful reminder of the ways our students and children view school life.


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]]> Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


This episode is a change of pace as Brian talks with his son, Asher, about homeschooling: a fun but helpful reminder of the ways our students and children view school life.


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]]> Marcus Aurelius on Difficult People Marcus Aurelius on Difficult People Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:09:49 GMT 12:43 5c3f574d6a84c23c04d7bf2e false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/marcus-aurelius-on-difficult-people 5c3f574d6a84c23c04d7bf2e 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 marcus-aurelius-on-difficult-people full 3 5 In this episode, Brian offers some thoughts about school life and leadership based on the following quote from Marcus Aurelius:


“First thing every morning tell yourself: today I am going to meet a busybody, an ingrate, a bully, a liar, a schemer, and a boor. Ignorance of good and evil has made them what they are. But I know that the good is by nature beautiful and the bad ugly, and I know that these wrong-doers are by nature my brothers, not by blood or breeding, but by being similarly endowed with reason and sharing in the divine.”



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]]> In this episode, Brian offers some thoughts about school life and leadership based on the following quote from Marcus Aurelius:


“First thing every morning tell yourself: today I am going to meet a busybody, an ingrate, a bully, a liar, a schemer, and a boor. Ignorance of good and evil has made them what they are. But I know that the good is by nature beautiful and the bad ugly, and I know that these wrong-doers are by nature my brothers, not by blood or breeding, but by being similarly endowed with reason and sharing in the divine.”



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]]> Understsanding Homeschool Co-ops, with Jennifer Dow Understsanding Homeschool Co-ops, with Jennifer Dow Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:32:59 GMT 40:01 5c34faebd37f114336b27bd3 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/understsanding-homeschool-co-ops-with-jennifer-dow 5c34faebd37f114336b27bd3 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 understsanding-homeschool-co-ops-with-jennifer-dow full 3 4 In this episode, Brian interviews Jennifer Dow (Founder of Paideia Fellowship) about homeschool co-ops: how to start one, how to evaluate one, and how to decide which kind of co-op is right for your family.


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]]> In this episode, Brian interviews Jennifer Dow (Founder of Paideia Fellowship) about homeschool co-ops: how to start one, how to evaluate one, and how to decide which kind of co-op is right for your family.


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]]> The Temperance Report: Hobbits and Hogwarts The Temperance Report: Hobbits and Hogwarts Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:02:34 GMT 18:12 5c2e321a4814e2ce71bdd1cd false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/the-temperance-report-hobbits-and-hogwarts 5c2e321a4814e2ce71bdd1cd 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 the-temperance-report-hobbits-and-hogwarts full 3 3 Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


In this episode, Brian is joined by his brilliant daughter, Temperance, for a conversation about books and reading. They discuss favorite book series, reading habits, and a comparison of Middle Earth and Hogwarts! 


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]]> Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


In this episode, Brian is joined by his brilliant daughter, Temperance, for a conversation about books and reading. They discuss favorite book series, reading habits, and a comparison of Middle Earth and Hogwarts! 


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]]> The State of Standardized Testing, with Jeremy Tate The State of Standardized Testing, with Jeremy Tate Fri, 28 Dec 2018 22:50:29 GMT 32:52 5c26a8b5d1c5a8777ef6a02c false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/the-state-of-standardized-testing-with-jeremy-tate 5c26a8b5d1c5a8777ef6a02c 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 the-state-of-standardized-testing-with-jeremy-tate full 3 2 Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


In this episode, Brian is joined by Jeremy Tate, the President of Classic Learning Initiatives, an organization which created the Classic Learning Test, an alternative to the SAT and ACT, that values tradition more than progressivism. Conversation touches on the history of standardized testing, the current state of testing, why he and his team wanted to offer an alternative, how they pulled that off, and more.


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]]> Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


In this episode, Brian is joined by Jeremy Tate, the President of Classic Learning Initiatives, an organization which created the Classic Learning Test, an alternative to the SAT and ACT, that values tradition more than progressivism. Conversation touches on the history of standardized testing, the current state of testing, why he and his team wanted to offer an alternative, how they pulled that off, and more.


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]]> Facing the Plague of Decision Fatigue Facing the Plague of Decision Fatigue Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:39:14 GMT 14:50 5c196902a444fcbd4940f5b3 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/facing-the-plague-of-decision-fatigue 5c196902a444fcbd4940f5b3 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 facing-the-plague-of-decision-fatigue full 3 1 Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


Here in the first episode of this new season, Brian reflects on the difficulty of decision fatigue, a trial that most leaders know well, and offers some strategies for defeating it.


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]]> Welcome back to The Commons, a podcast featuring conversations and contemplation about the challenges of school life and leadership, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips.


Here in the first episode of this new season, Brian reflects on the difficulty of decision fatigue, a trial that most leaders know well, and offers some strategies for defeating it.


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]]> The Great Awakening (feat. George Grant) The Great Awakening (feat. George Grant) Fri, 16 Feb 2018 04:36:28 GMT 40:54 0c8deb530e3f2d294ab8eb98aab08350 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/the-great-awakening-feat-george-grant 5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdc3 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 the-great-awakening-feat-george-grant Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode seven of season two, Brian Phillips chats with author, speaker, and pastor, Dr. George Grant about the lives, motivations, and... full 2 8 Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode seven of season two, Brian Phillips chats with author, speaker, and pastor, Dr. George Grant about the lives, motivations, and influences of some of the key figures of the Great Awakening.

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]]> Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode seven of season two, Brian Phillips chats with author, speaker, and pastor, Dr. George Grant about the lives, motivations, and influences of some of the key figures of the Great Awakening.

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]]> The Reformers (with Gerald Bray) The Reformers (with Gerald Bray) Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:46:12 GMT 33:25 89016c22bee9f5532580294399ce3b09 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/the-reformers-with-gerald-bray 5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdc4 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 the-reformers-with-gerald-bray Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode seven of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Gerald Bray, professor at Beeson Divinity School and Knox Theological... full 2 7 Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode seven of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Gerald Bray, professor at Beeson Divinity School and Knox Theological Seminary, about the lives, motivations, and influences of some of the key figures of the Reformation, including many of the forerunners of the movement. 

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]]> Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode seven of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Gerald Bray, professor at Beeson Divinity School and Knox Theological Seminary, about the lives, motivations, and influences of some of the key figures of the Reformation, including many of the forerunners of the movement. 

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]]> Francis and Clare of Assisi (with Karen Marsh) Francis and Clare of Assisi (with Karen Marsh) Thu, 01 Feb 2018 19:32:16 GMT 39:18 305c8dfccc1ff0ec6de9e3e4f9038820 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/francis-and-clare-of-assisi-with-karen-marsh 5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdc5 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 francis-and-clare-of-assisi-with-karen-marsh Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode six of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Karen Marsh, author of Saints and Sinner: 25 Christian Who Transformed My... full 2 6 Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode six of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Karen Marsh, author of Saints and Sinner: 25 Christian Who Transformed My Faith, about the lives of Francis and Clare of Assisi, two of the most venerated and influential figures in Christian history.

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]]> Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode six of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Karen Marsh, author of Saints and Sinner: 25 Christian Who Transformed My Faith, about the lives of Francis and Clare of Assisi, two of the most venerated and influential figures in Christian history.

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]]> St. Benedict (feat. David Hicks) St. Benedict (feat. David Hicks) Fri, 29 Dec 2017 19:20:26 GMT 1:00:52 c61f74b08cfec8d95fc2d36737bbf94c false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/st-benedict-feat-david-hicks 5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdc6 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 st-benedict-feat-david-hicks Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode five of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest David Hicks, author of Norms and Nobility, about the amazing life and... full 2 5 Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode five of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest David Hicks, author of Norms and Nobility, about the amazing life and incredible influence of St. Benedict, perhaps the most important monk of all time.  

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Here in episode five of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest David Hicks, author of Norms and Nobility, about the amazing life and incredible influence of St. Benedict, perhaps the most important monk of all time.  

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]]> St. Augustine (feat. Karen Wright Marsh) St. Augustine (feat. Karen Wright Marsh) Fri, 15 Dec 2017 04:11:09 GMT 33:01 0e1d60c584e4d56a3cff77038a003947 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/st-augustine-feat-karen-wright-marsh 5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdc7 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 st-augustine-feat-karen-wright-marsh Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode four of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Karen Wright Marsh, author of Vintage Saints and Sinners: 25 Christians Who... full 2 4 Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode four of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Karen Wright Marsh, author of Vintage Saints and Sinners: 25 Christians Who Transformed My Faith, about the miraculous life of St. Augustine. Topics include his place in Church history, his struggles, and the influence of his devout, Godly, praying mother. 

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]]> Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode four of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Karen Wright Marsh, author of Vintage Saints and Sinners: 25 Christians Who Transformed My Faith, about the miraculous life of St. Augustine. Topics include his place in Church history, his struggles, and the influence of his devout, Godly, praying mother. 

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]]> The Cappadocian Fathers (with Wes Callihan) The Cappadocian Fathers (with Wes Callihan) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:36:07 GMT 40:50 48a41ed919fe3cf2641945142574b970 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/the-cappadocian-fathers-with-wes-callihan 5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdc8 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 the-cappadocian-fathers-with-wes-callihan Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode 2 of season three, Brian Phillips chats with guest Wes Callihan about the life and times of the Cappadocian Fathers: Gregory of... full 2 3 Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode 2 of season three, Brian Phillips chats with guest Wes Callihan about the life and times of the Cappadocian Fathers: Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory Naziansus, and Basil the Great. 

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]]> Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode 2 of season three, Brian Phillips chats with guest Wes Callihan about the life and times of the Cappadocian Fathers: Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory Naziansus, and Basil the Great. 

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]]> St. Ambrose (feat. Gregory Wilbur) St. Ambrose (feat. Gregory Wilbur) Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:45:08 GMT 50:46 095f4fca250d6d381e42a58f41aa071d false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/st-ambrose-feat-gregory-wilbur 5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdc9 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 st-ambrose-feat-gregory-wilbur Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode 2.2 Brian Phillips chats with guest Greg Wilbur about the life and times of St. Ambrose, with a particular consideration of... full 2 2 Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode 2.2 Brian Phillips chats with guest Greg Wilbur about the life and times of St. Ambrose, with a particular consideration of Ambrose's role in developing the hymnography (and modes of worship) of the Christian faith. 

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]]> Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history!

Here in episode 2.2 Brian Phillips chats with guest Greg Wilbur about the life and times of St. Ambrose, with a particular consideration of Ambrose's role in developing the hymnography (and modes of worship) of the Christian faith. 

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]]> John Chrysostom (feat. Wes Callahan) John Chrysostom (feat. Wes Callahan) Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:08:18 GMT 36:12 b69341721a3d7becbe8d93573443aa28 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/john-chrysostom-feat-wes-callahan 5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdca 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 john-chrysostom-feat-wes-callahan full 2 1 Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on the key figures and movements in church history.

Here in episode 2.1 Brian Phillips chats with guest Wes Callihan about John Chrysostom's unforgettable role in the early church. 

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]]> Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on the key figures and movements in church history.

Here in episode 2.1 Brian Phillips chats with guest Wes Callihan about John Chrysostom's unforgettable role in the early church. 

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]]> Season 2 Trailer! Season 2 Trailer! Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:54:02 GMT 3:03 bb69b5930efef4fc0434084366d87753 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdcb 5a8c9b077780d3580eaacdcb 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 full 2 Welcome to season two of The Commons which, as Brian Phillips explains in this short preview, will focus on the key figures and movements in church history.

Every Thursday for the next ten weeks we'll be releasing a new episode exploring the lives and work of people like St. Augustine, the Cappadocian Fathers, St. Benedict, Thomas Aquinas, and the Puritans. 

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]]> Welcome to season two of The Commons which, as Brian Phillips explains in this short preview, will focus on the key figures and movements in church history.

Every Thursday for the next ten weeks we'll be releasing a new episode exploring the lives and work of people like St. Augustine, the Cappadocian Fathers, St. Benedict, Thomas Aquinas, and the Puritans. 

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]]> Further Thoughts on Building Sturdy Children (with Keith McCurdy) Further Thoughts on Building Sturdy Children (with Keith McCurdy) Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:05:12 GMT 57:01 6664570edb997d00123c36e9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/further-thoughts-on-building-sturdy-children-with-keith-mccu 6664570edb997d00123c36e9 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 further-thoughts-on-building-sturdy-children-with-keith-mccu Brian chats with Dr. Keith McCurdy (M.A., Ed.S.) of Total Life Counseling, about raising sturdy kids. Topics include why parents are so interested in this topic, why struggle is good for children, and more. full 1 18 In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with Dr. Keith McCurdy (M.A., Ed.S.) of Total Life Counseling, about raising sturdy kids. Topics include why parents are so interested in this topic, why struggle is good for children, advice for parent/teacher relationships, the value of academic struggle, growing sturdy children in the homeschool, children and technology, and more. 


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]]> In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with Dr. Keith McCurdy (M.A., Ed.S.) of Total Life Counseling, about raising sturdy kids. Topics include why parents are so interested in this topic, why struggle is good for children, advice for parent/teacher relationships, the value of academic struggle, growing sturdy children in the homeschool, children and technology, and more. 


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]]> On J.R.R. Tolkien Sacramental Vision, with Craig Bernthal On J.R.R. Tolkien Sacramental Vision, with Craig Bernthal Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:02:54 GMT 43:57 66645684b46da30012bd7dbf false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/on-jrr-tolkien-sacramental-vision-with-craig-bernthal 66645684b46da30012bd7dbf 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 on-jrr-tolkien-sacramental-vision-with-craig-bernthal full 1 17 In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with Dr. Craigh Bernthal, professor of English at Cal State Fullerton, about J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Bernthal is the author of Tolkien's Sacramental Vision: Discerning the Holy in Middle Earth.


Topics include: 

- How Dr. Bernthal discovered a love of Tolkien

- What a sacramental vision is and how Tolkien captures it

- Tolkien as medievel in a modern world

- Tolkien's interesting story

- and much more

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]]> In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with Dr. Craigh Bernthal, professor of English at Cal State Fullerton, about J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Bernthal is the author of Tolkien's Sacramental Vision: Discerning the Holy in Middle Earth.


Topics include: 

- How Dr. Bernthal discovered a love of Tolkien

- What a sacramental vision is and how Tolkien captures it

- Tolkien as medievel in a modern world

- Tolkien's interesting story

- and much more

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]]> Gregory Thornbury on Life in the City for the Christian College Gregory Thornbury on Life in the City for the Christian College Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:00:01 GMT 32:26 666455dcdb997d00123bd795 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/gregory-thornbury-on-life-in-the-city-for-the-christian-coll 666455dcdb997d00123bd795 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 gregory-thornbury-on-life-in-the-city-for-the-christian-coll full 1 16 In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with Dr. Gregory Thornbury, President of The King's College in New York City, about the challenges of running a Christian, Liberal Arts-driven college in a place like New York City. 


Topics include: 

  • What it's like being known as "America's first hipster college president"
  • Why The King's College has embraced the challenge of being in NYC
  • The challenges of that sort of existence
  • The place of the Liberal Arts at TKC
  • The challenges facing Christian higher education nationwide
  • Advice for making college choices


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]]> In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with Dr. Gregory Thornbury, President of The King's College in New York City, about the challenges of running a Christian, Liberal Arts-driven college in a place like New York City. 


Topics include: 

  • What it's like being known as "America's first hipster college president"
  • Why The King's College has embraced the challenge of being in NYC
  • The challenges of that sort of existence
  • The place of the Liberal Arts at TKC
  • The challenges facing Christian higher education nationwide
  • Advice for making college choices


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]]> Why Mystery Stories Matter (feat. Angelina Stanford) Why Mystery Stories Matter (feat. Angelina Stanford) Fri, 14 Apr 2017 12:57:53 GMT 57:18 66645555ba6e17001217fda7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/why-mystery-stories-matter-feat-angelina-stanford 66645555ba6e17001217fda7 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 why-mystery-stories-matter-feat-angelina-stanford Brian chats with Angelina Stanford about why mystery stories matter as cultural artifacts. full 1 15 In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with special guest Angelina Stanford about why mystery stories matter as cultural artifacts.


Topics include: why mystery stories are so beloved, why it's right that we love them, how they respond to nihilistic modernism, and much more. 


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]]> In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with special guest Angelina Stanford about why mystery stories matter as cultural artifacts.


Topics include: why mystery stories are so beloved, why it's right that we love them, how they respond to nihilistic modernism, and much more. 


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]]> Chuck Hicks on Bluegrass Music and the Southern Agrarians Chuck Hicks on Bluegrass Music and the Southern Agrarians Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:56:13 GMT 39:24 666454f9b18e7e00138fd84f false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/chuck-hicks-on-bluegrass-music-and-the-southern-agrarians 666454f9b18e7e00138fd84f 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 chuck-hicks-on-bluegrass-music-and-the-southern-agrarians Brian chats with our own Chuck Hicks about bluegrass, the southern agrarians, and classical education. full 1 14 In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with our very own Chuck Hicks (head of operations and resident music scholar here at CiRCE) about bluegrass music, the southern agrarians, and classical education.


Topics include:

  • How bluegrass came to be
  • How bluegrass music was a reaction to the modern age (7:30)
  • The evolution of the form (13:20) 
  • Bluegrass and the southern agrarians (19:00)
  • Bluegrass and modern pop culture (23:29)
  • Connections to classical education (31:05)


Musical selections discussed in today's episode:


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]]> In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with our very own Chuck Hicks (head of operations and resident music scholar here at CiRCE) about bluegrass music, the southern agrarians, and classical education.


Topics include:

  • How bluegrass came to be
  • How bluegrass music was a reaction to the modern age (7:30)
  • The evolution of the form (13:20) 
  • Bluegrass and the southern agrarians (19:00)
  • Bluegrass and modern pop culture (23:29)
  • Connections to classical education (31:05)


Musical selections discussed in today's episode:


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]]> On School Leadership, with David Goodwin and Kirk Vanderleest On School Leadership, with David Goodwin and Kirk Vanderleest Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:54:33 GMT 30:51 6664548db6f3d900120778a8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/on-school-leadership-with-david-goodwin-and-kirk-vanderleest 6664548db6f3d900120778a8 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 on-school-leadership-with-david-goodwin-and-kirk-vanderleest Brian chats with David Goodwin, President of the Association of Classical Christian Schools, and Kirk Vanderleest, headmaster at the Ambrose School in Boise, Idaho, about the challenges of school leadership. full 1 13 In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with David Goodwin, President of the Association of Classical Christian Schools, and Kirk Vanderleest, headmaster at the Ambrose School in Boise, Idaho, about the challenges of school leadership.


Topics include:

  • the board/headmaster relationship
  • the board/parent relationship
  • what a healthy transition in leadership looks like
  • filling staff vacancies
  • and things they learned while on the job.


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]]> In this episode of The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with David Goodwin, President of the Association of Classical Christian Schools, and Kirk Vanderleest, headmaster at the Ambrose School in Boise, Idaho, about the challenges of school leadership.


Topics include:

  • the board/headmaster relationship
  • the board/parent relationship
  • what a healthy transition in leadership looks like
  • filling staff vacancies
  • and things they learned while on the job.


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]]> On Building Sturdy Children (with Keith McCurdy) On Building Sturdy Children (with Keith McCurdy) Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:52:46 GMT 53:30 66645423b46da30012bcc9cd false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/on-building-sturdy-children-with-keith-mccurdy 66645423b46da30012bcc9cd 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 on-building-sturdy-children-with-keith-mccurdy full 1 12 The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with Dr. Keith McCurdy of Total Life Counseling about raising study kids. Topics include our culture's over-consideration of emotion, what it means to be sturdy, expectations and responsibilities, increased rates of anxiety in our children, dealing with teenagers, the influence of technology on kids, and how to help kids be contributing members of a family.

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]]> The Commons, Brian Phillips chats with Dr. Keith McCurdy of Total Life Counseling about raising study kids. Topics include our culture's over-consideration of emotion, what it means to be sturdy, expectations and responsibilities, increased rates of anxiety in our children, dealing with teenagers, the influence of technology on kids, and how to help kids be contributing members of a family.

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]]> SD Smith on the role of the critic SD Smith on the role of the critic Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:51:20 GMT 49:21 666453cfb6f3d9001207523e false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/sd-smith-on-the-role-of-the-critic 666453cfb6f3d9001207523e 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 sd-smith-on-the-role-of-the-critic full 1 11 The Commons, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating, and the ideas they offer us. 


In this episode, Brian chats with author S.D. Smith. Conversation touches on his new book, his web project for parents called Story Warren, creating good children's literature for adults, and the relationship between the critic and the curator. 


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]]> The Commons, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating, and the ideas they offer us. 


In this episode, Brian chats with author S.D. Smith. Conversation touches on his new book, his web project for parents called Story Warren, creating good children's literature for adults, and the relationship between the critic and the curator. 


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]]> Who Makes the Better Student: the Nerd or the Jock? Who Makes the Better Student: the Nerd or the Jock? Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:50:25 GMT 47:13 66645398db997d00123b3e71 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/who-makes-the-better-student-the-nerd-or-the-jock 66645398db997d00123b3e71 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 who-makes-the-better-student-the-nerd-or-the-jock Brian chats with our man Matt Bianco about which student is more complete: the jock or the nerd. Discussion centers on the role of music, gymnastics, and play in a classical education, with a hearty helping of Plato along the way. full 1 10 The Commons, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating, and the ideas they offer us. 


In this episode, Brian chats with our man Matt Bianco about which student is more complete: the jock or the nerd. Discussion centers on the role of music, gymnastics, and play in a classical education, with a hearty helping of Plato along the way. 


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]]> The Commons, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating, and the ideas they offer us. 


In this episode, Brian chats with our man Matt Bianco about which student is more complete: the jock or the nerd. Discussion centers on the role of music, gymnastics, and play in a classical education, with a hearty helping of Plato along the way. 


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]]> On Fahrenheit 451 and the Benedict Option, featuring Matt Bianco On Fahrenheit 451 and the Benedict Option, featuring Matt Bianco Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:49:14 GMT 51:20 66645355b46da30012bc9f6a false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/on-fahrenheit-451-and-the-benedict-option-featuring-matt-bia 66645355b46da30012bc9f6a 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 on-fahrenheit-451-and-the-benedict-option-featuring-matt-bia full 1 9 The Commons, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In this episode, Brian chats with our man Matt Bianco about Ray Bradbury's contemporary classic, Fahrenheit 451, and the connections the guys see between it and the Benedict Option: that is, what does it have to say about living in a culture that is falling apart? 


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]]> The Commons, hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In this episode, Brian chats with our man Matt Bianco about Ray Bradbury's contemporary classic, Fahrenheit 451, and the connections the guys see between it and the Benedict Option: that is, what does it have to say about living in a culture that is falling apart? 


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]]> On St. Patrick, featuring Dr. Jonathan Rogers On St. Patrick, featuring Dr. Jonathan Rogers Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:48:16 GMT 45:20 66645319b6f3d90012072806 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/on-st-patrick-featuring-dr-jonathan-rogers 66645319b6f3d90012072806 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 on-st-patrick-featuring-dr-jonathan-rogers Brian chats with Jonathan Rogers, author of Saint Patrick (among other biographies), about the remarkable faith - and fascinating legends - of St. Patrick. full 1 8 Brian chats with Jonathan Rogers, author of Saint Patrick (among other biographies), about the remarkable faith - and fascinating legends - of St. Patrick. 


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]]> Brian chats with Jonathan Rogers, author of Saint Patrick (among other biographies), about the remarkable faith - and fascinating legends - of St. Patrick. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Flannery O'Connor, featuring Jonathan Rogers]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:47:05 GMT 34:03 666452d6db997d00123b1ab4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/flannery-oconnor-featuring-jonathan-rogers 666452d6db997d00123b1ab4 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 flannery-oconnor-featuring-jonathan-rogers full 1 7 Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, The Commons contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode seven Brian chats with Jonathan Rogers, author of The Terrible Speed of Mercy: A Spiritual Biography of Flannery O'Connor (among other biographies), about the remarkable faith and challenging work of Flannery O'Connor. 


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]]> Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, The Commons contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode seven Brian chats with Jonathan Rogers, author of The Terrible Speed of Mercy: A Spiritual Biography of Flannery O'Connor (among other biographies), about the remarkable faith and challenging work of Flannery O'Connor. 


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]]> Stephen Mansfield on The Guinness Family Stephen Mansfield on The Guinness Family Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:46:03 GMT 38:20 66645290db997d00123b12d9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/stephen-mansfield-on-the-guinness-family 66645290db997d00123b12d9 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 stephen-mansfield-on-the-guinness-family Brian chats with Stephen Mansfield, author of The Search for God and Guinness (among other biographies), about the remarkable legacy of the famous Guinness family, of Guinness beer fame. full 1 6 Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, The Commons contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode six Brian chats with Stephen Mansfield, author of The Search for God and Guinness (among other biographies), about the remarkable legacy of the famous Guinness family, of Guinness beer fame. The Guinness story is a remarkable story of faith, generosity, and compassion you won't want to miss. 


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In episode six Brian chats with Stephen Mansfield, author of The Search for God and Guinness (among other biographies), about the remarkable legacy of the famous Guinness family, of Guinness beer fame. The Guinness story is a remarkable story of faith, generosity, and compassion you won't want to miss. 


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This podcast is brought to you by:

Noet connects you to the Western tradition—the great books and their timeless wisdom. Noet applies modern research tools to these classic works—smart searches, original-language tools, and more—helping you join the great conversation like never before. Plus, with the free Noet app, you can take the works of the ages with you, wherever you go. Click here to learn more. Use code CIRCE20 at checkout to save 20%!

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]]> Wes Callihan on Gregory of Tours Wes Callihan on Gregory of Tours Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:44:55 GMT 47:08 66645249b46da30012bc7d84 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/wes-callihan-on-gregory-of-tours 66645249b46da30012bc7d84 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 wes-callihan-on-gregory-of-tours Brian chats with scholar, teacher, story-teller, and speaker, Wes Callihan, about the remarkable legacy of St. Gregory of Tours. Topics of conversation include miracles, early Medieval church history, and much more. full 1 5 Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips, The Commons contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode five Brian chats with scholar, teacher, story-teller, and speaker, Wes Callihan, about the remarkable legacy of St. Gregory of Tours. Topics of conversation include miracles, early Medieval church history, and much more. 

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In episode five Brian chats with scholar, teacher, story-teller, and speaker, Wes Callihan, about the remarkable legacy of St. Gregory of Tours. Topics of conversation include miracles, early Medieval church history, and much more. 

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]]> Dr. George Grant on Theodore Roosevelt Dr. George Grant on Theodore Roosevelt Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:43:51 GMT 35:50 6664520bb18e7e00138f463a false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/dr-george-grant-on-theodore-roosevelt 6664520bb18e7e00138f463a 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 dr-george-grant-on-theodore-roosevelt full 1 4 The Commons is a brand new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips this show contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode three Brian chats with noted pastor, teacher, writer, and speaker, Dr. George Grant, about the legacy - and adventures - of President Theodore Roosevelt. Topics of conversation include Roosevelt's faith, his family, and the times he convinced the Secret Service to let him explore. 


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This episode is brought to you by our dear friend Professor Carol whose Circle of Scholars offers online courses in music and the fine arts (all of which CiRCE listeners can access for free for 90 days here).


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]]> The Commons is a brand new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips this show contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode three Brian chats with noted pastor, teacher, writer, and speaker, Dr. George Grant, about the legacy - and adventures - of President Theodore Roosevelt. Topics of conversation include Roosevelt's faith, his family, and the times he convinced the Secret Service to let him explore. 


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This episode is brought to you by our dear friend Professor Carol whose Circle of Scholars offers online courses in music and the fine arts (all of which CiRCE listeners can access for free for 90 days here).


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]]> Angelina Stanford on the Legacy of the Celts Angelina Stanford on the Legacy of the Celts Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:42:42 GMT 51:27 666451c5b6f3d900120701ad false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/angelina-stanford-on-the-legacy-of-the-celts 666451c5b6f3d900120701ad 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 angelina-stanford-on-the-legacy-of-the-celts Brian chats with writer and speaker, Angelina Stanford, about the literary (and Christian) legacy of the Celts. Topics of conversation include the church fathers on the pagan writers, medieval Christian use of allegory, and much more. full 1 3 The Commons is a brand new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips this show contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode three Brian chats with writer and speaker, Angelina Stanford, about the literary (and Christian) legacy of the Celts. Topics of conversation include the church fathers on the pagan writers, medieval Christian use of allegory, how English literature is really Celtic literature, and much more. 


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Angelina Stanford has an MA in English literature and has taught in various Christian classical classrooms for almost 20 years. She also works as a freelance writer and editor and is a columnist for Home Educating Family magazine. This year she completed her tenth year of homeschooling and she recently joined the online teaching community at the Harvey Center for Family Learning. She is co-host of Close Reads, another podcast from the CiRCE Institute.   

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]]> The Commons is a brand new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips this show contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode three Brian chats with writer and speaker, Angelina Stanford, about the literary (and Christian) legacy of the Celts. Topics of conversation include the church fathers on the pagan writers, medieval Christian use of allegory, how English literature is really Celtic literature, and much more. 


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Angelina Stanford has an MA in English literature and has taught in various Christian classical classrooms for almost 20 years. She also works as a freelance writer and editor and is a columnist for Home Educating Family magazine. This year she completed her tenth year of homeschooling and she recently joined the online teaching community at the Harvey Center for Family Learning. She is co-host of Close Reads, another podcast from the CiRCE Institute.   

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]]> Johann Sebastian Bach (feat. Greg Wilbur) Johann Sebastian Bach (feat. Greg Wilbur) Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:41:18 GMT 39:00 66645175ba6e170012173d47 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/johann-sebastian-bach-feat-greg-wilbur 66645175ba6e170012173d47 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 johann-sebastian-bach-feat-greg-wilbur full 1 2 The Commons is a brand new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips this show contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode two Brian chats with musician and scholar, Greg Wilbur, about one of history's most important artists: composer Johann Sebastian Bach. 


Gregory Wilbur is Chief Musician at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, TN, as well as Dean and Senior Fellow of New College Franklin—a Christian liberal arts college that he helped to start. He enjoys discipling students and walking them through classics of literature, film, and music. He earned his Masters in Music Composition at the University of Alabama. He is the author of Glory and Honor: The Music and Artistic Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and has released two CDs of his compositions of congregational psalms, hymns and service music. In addition, he writes for choir, orchestra, film and chamber ensembles. His wife, Sophia, homeschools their daughter, Eleanor, and they all enjoy reading, cooking, taking walks and enjoying life in middle Tennessee.

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]]> The Commons is a brand new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips this show contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode two Brian chats with musician and scholar, Greg Wilbur, about one of history's most important artists: composer Johann Sebastian Bach. 


Gregory Wilbur is Chief Musician at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, TN, as well as Dean and Senior Fellow of New College Franklin—a Christian liberal arts college that he helped to start. He enjoys discipling students and walking them through classics of literature, film, and music. He earned his Masters in Music Composition at the University of Alabama. He is the author of Glory and Honor: The Music and Artistic Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and has released two CDs of his compositions of congregational psalms, hymns and service music. In addition, he writes for choir, orchestra, film and chamber ensembles. His wife, Sophia, homeschools their daughter, Eleanor, and they all enjoy reading, cooking, taking walks and enjoying life in middle Tennessee.

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]]> Alfred the Great (Featuring Dr. Ben Merkle) Alfred the Great (Featuring Dr. Ben Merkle) Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:40:11 GMT 37:43 66645134b6f3d9001206f053 false https://shows.acast.com/the-commons/episodes/alfred-the-great-featuring-dr-ben-merkle 66645134b6f3d9001206f053 5a8c9aee7780d3580eaacdc2 alfred-the-great-featuring-dr-ben-merkle full 1 1 The Commons is a brand new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips this show contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode one Brian chats with Dr. Ben Merkle, author of The White Horse King and president of New Saint Andrews College, about King Alfred the Great, one of history's most underrated characters. 

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]]> The Commons is a brand new podcast from the CiRCE Institute Podcast Network. Hosted by Dr. Brian Phillips this show contemplates the lives and times of people worth imitating. 


In episode one Brian chats with Dr. Ben Merkle, author of The White Horse King and president of New Saint Andrews College, about King Alfred the Great, one of history's most underrated characters. 

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