The Consortium Podcast

Kepler is a consortium of independent teachers unified by a shared vision of student flourishing and an innovative online platform that makes learning simple.

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  Episode #85

  Ep. 85 - Jeremy Tate on the Classic Learning Test

  Sep 2, 202640 min

  This is Episode 85 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Jeremy Tate tells the story of how he came to Classical Christian Education, describes the birth of the Classic Learning Test , and shares some exciting projects coming up at CLT. Listen in to hear how CLT is setting new standards in the education arena for High School and College students alike. Jeremy Tate's current book recommendation: Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr The Brothers Karamozov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Jeremy Tate is the founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a humanities focused alternative to the SAT and ACT. Jeremy holds degrees from Louisiana State University and Reformed Theological Seminary. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife and six children.

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  Episode #84

  Ep. 84 - Dr. Ben Merkle on the Future of College in America

  Aug 25, 202655 min

  This is Episode 84 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Ben Merkle discusses the decline of American colleges, the impact AI has on students' education, and the importance of parents and teachers alike to direct students toward worthy higher education. Learn more about New Saint Andrews College here . Dr. Merkle's current book recommendation: Animal Farm by George Orwell Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Dr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College , as well as a Senior Fellow of Theology. He holds a DPhil in Oriental Studies and an MSt in Jewish Studies from Oxford University, England; a Greyfriars Letter; an MBA from Washington State University; an MA degree in English Literature and a BS in Education both from the University of Idaho. He is a teaching elder at Christ Church, Moscow. Dr. Merkle is the author of The White Horse King and Defending the Trinity in the Reformed Palatinate. He and his wife Rebekah have five children and a growing generation of grandchildren.

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  Episode #83

  Ep. 83 - Joffre Swait on The Rhetoric of Poetry

  May 13, 202650 min

  This is Episode 83 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Joffre Swait discusses his newest work Word Hoard: The Rhetoric of Poetry and explains the value of teaching rhetoric through poetry. Listen as Joffre describes why he selected the poems he believes every Christian should know and check out the list of included poems here . Joffre's current most recommended book: Sunday: Keeping Christian Time by Jack Franicevich Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Joffre lives in Moscow, Idaho with his wife and five children. He is a dual citizen, holding American and Brazilian passports. He is a teacher with Kepler Education, teaching Old Western Culture and Spanish. He is the author of two poetry collections and now his newest work: Word Hoard: The Rhetoric of Poetry

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  Episode #82

  Ep. 82 - Andrea Lipinski on Classical Christian Education as Human Development

  May 5, 20261h 12m

  This is Episode 82 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Andrea Lipinski shares her incredible journey of becoming a believer as a little girl, describes the moments God used to direct her in choosing a Classical Christian Education for herself and her children, and gives us an inside look into the CiCRE Apprenticeship and the projects being developed there. Andrea's current most recommended book: The Princess and The Goblin by George MacDonald Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Andrea Lipinski is the Vice President of Training for the CiRCE Institute and a head mentor in the Rocky Mountain Apprenticeship, where she forms teachers and school leaders in the art of teaching through mimetic and Socratic methods. She is co-author of A CiRCE Guide to Reading , and she speaks nationally for organizations including the Society for Classical Learning, Gutenberg College, Belmont Abbey College, and Great Homeschool Conventions. Andrea lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys growing fruit, backpacking the mountains, and sailing the Salish Sea.

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  Episode #81

  Ep. 81 - Dr. Joshua Herring on "C.S. Lewis' Images of Gender"

  Apr 22, 20261h 18m

  This is Episode 81 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Joshua Herring articulates the differences between a Liberal Arts Education and Classical Christian Education, discusses his new book Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve: C. S. Lewis’ Images of Gender , and presents The Logres Institute . Josh's current most recommended books: The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity - Carl Trueman A Wizard of Earthsea - Ursula K. Le Guin The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education - Ravi Jain and Kevin Clark The Great Tradition: Classic Readings on What It Means to Be an Educated Human Being - Richard Gamble Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. Dr. Josh Herring holds a doctorate in the Humanities with a concentration in Literature from Faulkner University. He spent 13 years working for Thales Academy as a classical instructor, administrator, and college professor. He is the author of Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve: C.S. Lewis's Images of Gender . He loves helping students of all ages and stages discover their intellectual heritage; he is the founder of The Logres Institute for Classical Liberal Studies, a member of both the Ciceronian Society and the Academy of Philosophy and Letters, and a follower of Jesus. He and his wife Jennifer live in the Raleigh, NC area.

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