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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 Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Who Am I?”: The Question of Persona, Part I Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Who Am I?”: The Question of Persona, Part II Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Moral Imagination, Part I Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Moral Imagination, Part II Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Our Little Protectors: How Do We See Our Boys Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente
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Building a Relationship of Trust with Your Son Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Emotional Presence and Imperfect Parenting Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Leading our Sons Towards Integrity Podcast by Colin Gleason -
Parenting: Patience or Optimism Podcast by Andrew Reed -
Learn to Turn: On Parental Prudence Podcast by Tom Royals -
Seeing Our Boys with Loving Eyes with Tom Royals: Not Projects, but Persons Podcast by Tom Royals -
Decisive Parenting Podcast by Michael Moynihan
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Raising Boys in an Age of Affluence, Part I Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Raising Boys in an Age of Affluence, Part II Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Forming iGen, Part I Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Forming iGen, Part II Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Forming iGen, Part III Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Mantras, Mottos, and Slogans: On Parenting in an Era of Powerful Phrases Podcast by Kyle Blackmer
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Family Culture Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
On Home as Social Hub: The Importance of Hosting Our Sons and Their Friends Podcast 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 Podcast by R. J. Snell -
On Manners: The “ABCs” of Virtue Podcast by Colin Gleason -
On Cleaning Article by Robert Greving -
Fostering Vocations in a Digital Age Podcast by Fr. Carter Griffin -
“Will he be happy?”: Fostering Gratitude in a Fast-Paced World Podcast by Andrew Reed -
The Risks of Overspecialization and Professionalized Youth Sports Podcast by Alex Berthé -
Performing Books Aloud Podcast by Tom Longano -
The Read-Aloud Family Podcast by Sarah Mackenzie
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From Anxiety to Adventure: Kevin Majeres on Reframing Challenges Podcast by Kevin Majeres -
The Freedom to Form Bonds: Kevin Majeres on Mindfulness and Attention Podcast by Kevin Majeres -
Endless Growth: Kevin Majeres on Addictions and Setting Challenges Podcast by Kevin Majeres -
The Stressed Son: Causes of Adolescent Anxiety Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Emotions Fully Alive: Forming Boys’ Affectivity, Part I Podcast by Joe Cardenas -
Emotions Fully Alive: Forming Boys’ Affectivity, Part II Podcast by Joe Cardenas -
The Importance of Greentime Podcast by Eric Heil
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Technology and Trust: On Building the Relationship Podcast 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? Podcast 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 Podcast by John Beatty -
Digital Minimalism, Part I Podcast by Cal Newport -
Digital Minimalism, Part II Podcast by Cal Newport
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Guidelines for Dating Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
The Talk and Beyond Podcast by Michael Moynihan
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On Grades: A Parent's Perspective Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Handling Poor Grades: Steps to an Academic Reset Podcast by Michael Moynihan
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Paternal Presence Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Paternal Patience Podcast by Colin Gleason -
Accompany, Don't Manage Podcast by Andrew Reed -
Magnanimity for Husbands and Fathers Video by Fr. Carter Griffin -
The Father and His Family Podcast by Michael Moynihan
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Respectful Dominion: On Discipline Podcast by Colin Gleason -
Classroom Management Article by Lionel Yaceczko
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Friendship and the 21st Century Boy Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
On Bullying: Guiding Future Protectors through Social Difficulties Podcast by Colin Gleason -
Friendships in the Home Podcast by Tom Royals -
On Friendship After Graduation Podcast by Dave Maxham
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Rethinking College: Why go? How? When? Podcast by Arthur Brooks -
Finding Mentor’s After Graduation: On Find Your Six Podcast by Pat Kilner -
On Friendship after Senior Year Podcast by Dave Maxham -
Friends in the World: On Engaging Those Who Disagree Podcast by Nate Gadiano -
Dr. Peter Kilpatrick on Making the Most of College Podcast 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 Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Some Implications for Partnering with Parents Essay by Michael Moynihan
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Why Teach? An Introduction to the Teaching Vocation Podcast by Rich Moss -
Teaching: A Professional Vocation Video by Colin Gleason -
Guidance for Aspiring Teachers Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
On Preparation for Teaching: Six Attributes of Great Teachers Podcast by Colin Gleason -
The Art of Teaching Podcast 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 Podcast by Joe Cardenas -
Classroom Tone and Culture Podcast by Tom Steenson -
Classroom Ambience Article by Joseph Bissex -
Classroom Management from Day One Article by Lionel Yaceczko -
Respectful Dominion: On Discipline Podcast 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 Podcast by Colin Gleason -
The Teacher as Liberal Artist Podcast by Tom Longano -
Teaching and Fatherhood: The Virtues of Overlapping Vocations Podcast by Tom Steenson -
Humility and Teaching: On Leading While Walking Backward Podcast by Joseph Bissex
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Hiring a Faculty of Friends Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Optimizing Patterns of Professional Life Essay by Nate Gadiano -
School Culture Playlist by George Martin
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Respectful Dominion: On Discipline Podcast by Colin Gleason -
Classroom Management Article by Lionel Yaceczko
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Alex Havard on Magnanimity Podcast by Alexandre Havard -
On Pieper's Prudence Part I Podcast by Colin Gleason, Austin Hatch, Tom Cox -
On Pieper's Prudence Part II Podcast by Colin Gleason, Austin Hatch, Tom Cox -
Fortitude: Forming Wise Courageous Risk Takers Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente
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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 Podcast by Matt Mehan -
Why We are not a Classical School Podcast by Michael Moynihan -
Logic: On Forming Reasonable Persons Podcast by Mark Grannis -
Rhetoric: On Forming Soul-Leaders Podcast by Dr. Scott Crider -
On Christianity and Classical Education Podcast by Lionel Yaceczko -
Mathematics: The Lost Liberal Art Podcast 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 Podcast by Eric Heil -
On Nature Journals and Observant Souls Podcast by Eric Heil -
Can I Catch It? Podcast by Eric Heil -
Science Pedagogy Playlist by Michael Moynihan -
Teacher Resources Playlist by Conn Mehigan
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Forming Men of Faith Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente -
Foundations of Hope Video by Alvaro de Vicente -
RJ Snell on Hope and Despair Podcast by R. J. Snell
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Systems for Athletic Success Podcast by Dan Lively -
On Character Formation in Elite Athletics Podcast by Brad Soderberg -
Movement as Foundation of Fitness Podcast by Dan Lively -
Sport as Liberal Art Article by Austin Hatch
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Why Boys Need Mentors Podcast by Joe Cardenas, Alex Berthé -
Mentoring without a Program Podcast by Joe Cardenas -
Starting a Mentoring Program Essay by Joe Cardenas, Nate Gadiano -
Anthropological Foundations of Mentoring Podcast by Joseph Lanzilotti -
Forming Others: What Mentoring Can and Can't Be Podcast by Colin Gleason -
Mentoring Sons to a Successful Summer Podcast by Joe Cardenas -
On Mentoring Struggling Students: Fighting the Right Fires Podcast by Dave Maxham -
Praise and Affirmation without Flattery Podcast by Alex Berthé -
On Addressing Character Defects through Tough Love Podcast by Joe Cardenas -
Finding Mentors After College Podcast by Pat Kilner -
Dr. Mehan on The Odyssey, Mentors, and Humanitas Podcast by Matt Mehan -
Dangerously Good: Forming Great Souls Podcast by Alvaro de Vicente