Good Knight Dad - Midland Classical Academy

Latest Episodes:

10- Why do we have revisions at MCA? Oct 10, 2017

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Did you know that at the upper school most assignments can be revised for partial credit? General and Brandon discuss the purpose of revisions at MCA and in life as well as strategies for using them wisely.

09- Why do we not have honors classes at MCA? Oct 03, 2017

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As it is open season for Mastery with Honors Project ("MH Project") applications at the MCA upper school, General and Brandon discuss our unique approach to honors classes and how they spur students on to discover greatness.

08- Why do we read Great Books? Sep 26, 2017

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Great Books form the heart of MCA upper school's classical curriculum. General and Brandon explain what these classes are all about and what they are trying to accomplish, but most importantly how dads can enter into the student's Great Books experience and to better engage and guide their children towards what is right and true.

07- How can I help my 7th grader thrive at MCA? Sep 19, 2017

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7th Grade is a big transition year for any student - all the more so at Midland Classical Academy. General and Brandon sit down with Scott Layh, MCA Dad of an 8th, 7th and 5th grader and husband to MCAG 6th grade teacher, Jennifer Layh, to discuss winning strategies for parenting during this exciting season.

06- What is MCA's athletic philosophy? Sep 12, 2017

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MCA's Athletic Director, Ron Miller, joins a discussion with General and Brandon about the role Athletics plays in Engaging Minds, Pursuing Christ, and Discovering Greatness at Midland Classical Academy.

05- What is the role of dad on home school days? Sep 05, 2017

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General and Brandon interview Lee Dunn, veteran and current MCA dad of four, about what a father's responsibility is in the education of his children. Lee shares valuable wisdom and practical tips from his ongoing experience about how he has assumed this responsibility as an MCA dad.

04- What is classical education anyway? Aug 29, 2017

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General Echols and Brandon Shuman give an overview of classical Christian education.

03- How to be a rock star dad at MCA Aug 22, 2017

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General Echols and Brandon Shuman interview Collin Pedersen on the powerful influence of being a dad. Collin shares his story and insights into how he strives to be faithful with the mantle of fatherhood.

02- What is the purpose of education? Aug 14, 2017

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General Echols and Brandon Shuman discuss the biblical vision for education and how MCA conforms to that vision

01- What is MCA doing, and how can I be a part of it? Aug 13, 2017

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General Echols and Brandon Shuman discuss the vision and values of Midland Classical Academy