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Teaching Sovereign Knowers
This collection examines how a curriculum is delivered and received. It is about teaching in such a way the student becomes engaged in learning, that he becomes what Walker Percy calls a “sovereign knower.” The content of the collection will be released serially. Following an introductory piece, the written portion of this collection will be divided into four parts. Complementing the written portion will be a series of podcasts, in which we discuss segments of the series in greater depth. In the first part, we will examine the roots of...
Top Ten Episodes
Welcome to our curated list of our 10 most downloaded podcasts. These episodes were chosen because they resonated with parents, teachers, and mentors seeking to form men fully alive.
Parents: Start Here
Parents exploring our resources for the first time are invited to start here. We begin at the heart of the matter: your son and how he sees himself. We move there from how you and he can build a relationship of trust.
Culture of the Home
Education is the transmission of a culture. Insofar as we, parents, are primary educators, our homes are the primary classrooms. What we say “yes” to in the home, however, is more important than what we bar from entry. At some level, we must offer our children an experience of beauty that draws their sights up towards the abundant goodness of the created world. This playlist features podcasts on this topic, giving us ideas about how to incorporate truth, goodness, and beauty into our homes and relationships. Yet, even here, our...
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For Parents
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The Man Fully Alive HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Who Am I?”: The Question of Persona, Part I HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Who Am I?”: The Question of Persona, Part II HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Moral Imagination, Part I HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Moral Imagination, Part II HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Our Little Protectors: How Do We See Our Boys HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente
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Building a Relationship of Trust with Your Son HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Emotional Presence and Imperfect Parenting HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Leading our Sons Towards Integrity HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
Parenting: Patience or Optimism HeightsCast by Andrew Reed -
Learn to Turn: On Parental Prudence HeightsCast by Tom Royals -
Seeing Our Boys with Loving Eyes with Tom Royals: Not Projects, but Persons HeightsCast by Tom Royals -
Decisive Parenting HeightsCast by Michael Moynihan
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Raising Boys in an Age of Affluence, Part I HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Raising Boys in an Age of Affluence, Part II HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Forming iGen, Part I HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Forming iGen, Part II HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Forming iGen, Part III HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Mantras, Mottos, and Slogans: On Parenting in an Era of Powerful Phrases HeightsCast by Kyle Blackmer
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Family Culture HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
On Home as Social Hub: The Importance of Hosting Our Sons and Their Friends HeightsCast by Tom Royals -
Finding Joy in the Everyday Article by Elias Naegele -
Leisure and Acedia: R.J. Snell on Contemplative Homes in a Frenetic Age HeightsCast by R. J. Snell -
On Manners: The “ABCs” of Virtue HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
On Cleaning Article by Robert Greving -
Fostering Vocations in a Digital Age HeightsCast by Fr. Carter Griffin -
“Will he be happy?”: Fostering Gratitude in a Fast-Paced World HeightsCast by Andrew Reed -
The Risks of Overspecialization and Professionalized Youth Sports HeightsCast by Alex Berthé -
Performing Books Aloud HeightsCast by Tom Longano -
The Read-Aloud Family HeightsCast by Sarah Mackenzie
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From Anxiety to Adventure: Kevin Majeres on Reframing Challenges HeightsCast by Kevin Majeres -
The Freedom to Form Bonds: Kevin Majeres on Mindfulness and Attention HeightsCast by Kevin Majeres -
Endless Growth: Kevin Majeres on Addictions and Setting Challenges HeightsCast by Kevin Majeres -
The Stressed Son: Causes of Adolescent Anxiety HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Emotions Fully Alive: Forming Boys’ Affectivity, Part I HeightsCast by Joe Cardenas -
Emotions Fully Alive: Forming Boys’ Affectivity, Part II HeightsCast by Joe Cardenas -
The Importance of Greentime HeightsCast by Eric Heil -
Superhabits: Bringing Classical Virtues to Modern Readers HeightsCast by Dr. Andrew Abela
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Technology and Trust: On Building the Relationship HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
Trends in Teen-Facing Tech Video by Rich Moss -
Routines and Routers: On Technology in the Home Video by Rich Moss -
Is Your Son Ready for a Smartphone? HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
The Adolescent Mind: Understanding so as to Accompany Video by Alvaro de Vicente -
Addictions: On Fighting the Good Fight Video by Joe Cardenas -
Welcome to the Web: Introducing our Sons to the Internet HeightsCast by John Beatty -
Digital Minimalism, Part I HeightsCast by Cal Newport -
Digital Minimalism, Part II HeightsCast by Cal Newport
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Guidelines for Dating HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
The Talk and Beyond HeightsCast by Michael Moynihan
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On Grades: A Parent's Perspective HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Handling Poor Grades: Steps to an Academic Reset HeightsCast by Michael Moynihan
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Paternal Presence HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Paternal Patience HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
Accompany, Don't Manage HeightsCast by Andrew Reed -
Magnanimity for Husbands and Fathers Video by Fr. Carter Griffin -
The Father and His Family HeightsCast by Michael Moynihan
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Respectful Dominion: On Discipline HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
Classroom Management Article by Lionel Yaceczko
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Friendship and the 21st Century Boy HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
On Bullying: Guiding Future Protectors through Social Difficulties HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
Friendships in the Home HeightsCast by Tom Royals -
On Friendship After Graduation HeightsCast by Dave Maxham
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Rethinking College: Why go? How? When? HeightsCast by Arthur Brooks -
Finding Mentor’s After Graduation: On Find Your Six HeightsCast by Pat Kilner -
On Friendship after Senior Year HeightsCast by Dave Maxham -
Friends in the World: On Engaging Those Who Disagree HeightsCast by Nate Gadiano -
Dr. Peter Kilpatrick on Making the Most of College HeightsCast by Dr. Peter Kilpatrick
For Teachers
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Parents as Primary Educators Article by Michael Moynihan -
The Role of Parents in the Conspiracy for the Good HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Some Implications for Partnering with Parents Essay by Michael Moynihan -
Parent Communications Article by Kyle Blackmer -
A Guide to Parent-Teacher Conferences Article by Kyle Blackmer
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Why Teach? An Introduction to the Teaching Vocation HeightsCast by Rich Moss -
Teaching: A Professional Vocation Video by Colin Gleason -
Guidance for Aspiring Teachers HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
On Preparation for Teaching: Six Attributes of Great Teachers HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
The Art of Teaching HeightsCast by Rich Moss -
Working with Parents Article by Michael Moynihan -
Parent Communication Article by Kyle Blackmer -
A Guide to Parent-Teacher Conferences Article by Kyle Blackmer -
Teaching the Whole Person HeightsCast by Joe Cardenas -
Classroom Tone and Culture HeightsCast by Tom Steenson -
Classroom Ambience Article by Joseph Bissex -
Classroom Management from Day One Article by Lionel Yaceczko -
Respectful Dominion: On Discipline HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
Teaching Sovereign Knowers Playlist by Michael Moynihan -
Why Boys Need to be Given Freedom Article by Andrew Reed
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On Preparation for Teaching: Six Attributes of Great Teachers HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
The Teacher as Liberal Artist HeightsCast by Tom Longano -
Teaching and Fatherhood: The Virtues of Overlapping Vocations HeightsCast by Tom Steenson -
Humility and Teaching: On Leading While Walking Backward HeightsCast by Joseph Bissex
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Hiring a Faculty of Friends HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Optimizing Patterns of Professional Life Essay by Nate Gadiano -
School Culture Playlist by George Martin -
The Quest for Belonging: How Charitable Giving Rebuilds Civil Society HeightsCast by Jeremy Beer
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Respectful Dominion: On Discipline HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
Classroom Management Article by Lionel Yaceczko
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Alex Havard on Magnanimity HeightsCast by Alexandre Havard -
On Pieper's Prudence Part I HeightsCast by Colin Gleason, Austin Hatch, Tom Cox -
On Pieper's Prudence Part II HeightsCast by Colin Gleason, Austin Hatch, Tom Cox -
Fortitude: Forming Wise Courageous Risk Takers HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Superhabits: Bringing Classical Virtues to Modern Readers HeightsCast by Dr. Andrew Abela
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Teaching Sovereign Knowers Playlist by Michael Moynihan -
Teaching Science Scientifically Playlist by Michael Moynihan -
Moral Relativism Article by Michael Moynihan
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Defining Liberal Arts HeightsCast by Matt Mehan -
Why We are not a Classical School HeightsCast by Michael Moynihan -
Logic: On Forming Reasonable Persons HeightsCast by Mark Grannis -
Rhetoric: On Forming Soul-Leaders HeightsCast by Dr. Scott Crider -
On Christianity and Classical Education HeightsCast by Lionel Yaceczko -
Mathematics: The Lost Liberal Art HeightsCast by Dave Maxham
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Literature Playlist by George Martin -
Classics Playlist by George Martin
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An Introduction to Natural History HeightsCast by Eric Heil -
On Nature Journals and Observant Souls HeightsCast by Eric Heil -
Can I Catch It? HeightsCast by Eric Heil -
Science Pedagogy Playlist by Michael Moynihan -
Teacher Resources Playlist by Conn Mehigan
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Forming Men of Faith HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Foundations of Hope Video by Alvaro de Vicente -
RJ Snell on Hope and Despair HeightsCast by R. J. Snell
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Systems for Athletic Success HeightsCast by Dan Lively -
On Character Formation in Elite Athletics HeightsCast by Brad Soderberg -
Movement as Foundation of Fitness HeightsCast by Dan Lively -
Sport as Liberal Art Article by Austin Hatch
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Why Boys Need Mentors HeightsCast by Joe Cardenas, Alex Berthé -
Mentoring without a Program HeightsCast by Joe Cardenas -
Starting a Mentoring Program Essay by Joe Cardenas, Nate Gadiano -
Anthropological Foundations of Mentoring HeightsCast by Joseph Lanzilotti -
Forming Others: What Mentoring Can and Can't Be HeightsCast by Colin Gleason -
Mentoring Sons to a Successful Summer HeightsCast by Joe Cardenas -
On Mentoring Struggling Students: Fighting the Right Fires HeightsCast by Dave Maxham -
Praise and Affirmation without Flattery HeightsCast by Alex Berthé -
On Addressing Character Defects through Tough Love HeightsCast by Joe Cardenas -
Finding Mentors After College HeightsCast by Pat Kilner -
Dr. Mehan on The Odyssey, Mentors, and Humanitas HeightsCast by Matt Mehan -
Dangerously Good: Forming Great Souls HeightsCast by Alvaro de Vicente
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by S.D. SmithManners Make (More Than) the Man
