Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins

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Does God Still Do Miracles? Aug 28, 2024

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Does God still perform miracles? In this episode of "Refining Rhetoric," Robert interviews author Daniel Fazzina about his incredible journey of faith and healing. Daniel shares his experiences of miraculous recoveries and discusses his book series which documents other miraculous stories. Tune in to hear Daniel's inspiring testimony and his thoughts on the power of faith and healing.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Intervention-Stories-Miracles-Today/dp/1621365549

New to the Copper Lodge Library this year is English Epic Poetry, a collection with Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and selections from Canterbury Tales and Paradise Lost.

Build a family culture by reading these stories together and have meaningful conversations about wisdom and virtue. Even in the less overtly religious poems of Sir Gawain and Canterbury Tales, readers find Christian themes like courage, forgiveness, and right use of power.

Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at https://copperlodgelibrary.com/

Challenge Students Who Shine Aug 21, 2024

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In this back-to-school episode, Robert and Chris explore how classical education helps children think critically, reach their full potential, and develop leadership skills. The episode also highlights two standout Classical Conversations students. Will ends the episode with a crypto update.

https://classicalconversations.com/blog/the-core-chapters-1-3-back-to-school-exploring-the-classical-model/

https://www.pmg-ky1.com/sentinel_news/vanovers-bright-colors-result-in-winning-poster-design/article_f19e294f-66c4-5f44-8bdc-866781ce15d0.html

https://www.tulsapeople.com/city-desk/next-stop-broadway-pair-of-tulsans-win-discovery-awards/article_10b38336-4ab0-11ef-824d-0fca29c9f953.html

Pride and Prejudice is a beloved classic novel. The footnotes include word definitions, pronunciations, and historical context to support life-long learning, enabling students to deepen their reading and thinking skills. Wide margins encourage note taking and having "conversations" with the book and its author.

Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at https://copperlodgelibrary.com/.

Aro – Easing The Technology Tension With Joey Odom Aug 14, 2024

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Is your smartphone separating you from your family? Robert welcomes Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, a company dedicated to helping families manage screen time and build healthier relationships with their smartphones. Joey shares personal stories, including a powerful moment when he missed his son's first soccer goal because he was distracted by his phone. He discusses the negative impact of smartphone addiction on family life and how Aro provides a practical solution through its technology, which encourages intentional phone-free time.

https://refiningrhetoric.com/aro

The Secret Garden is a beloved classic novel. The footnotes include word definitions, pronunciations, and historical context to support life-long learning, enabling students to deepen their reading and thinking skills. Wide margins encourage note taking and having "conversations" with the book and its author.

Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at CopperLodgeLibrary.com.

We're Back! And So Is Kamala Harris. Aug 07, 2024

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Is Kamala Harris a Marxist? In this episode, Robert and Chris return from a brief hiatus to discuss recent major events, including a presidential race shake-up, controversial Olympic moments, and the implications of a famous Kamala Harris quote. Will closes the episode with a crypto update.

https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/what-can-be-unburdened-by-what-has-been/

Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at https://copperlodgelibrary.com/.

Is Christian Education A Biblical Commandment? Jul 31, 2024

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Are Christians too combative when they're countercultural? Pastor Doug Wilson has much to say on the topic. He shares his journey of over 40 years in ministry and his influence on classical Christian education. Pastor Wilson also discusses the importance of stepping outside of culturally accepted discourse to bring about change.

https://dougwils.com/

https://canonpress.com/

Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at https://copperlodgelibrary.com/.

Indoctrinating Our Children To Death Jul 24, 2024

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Is public school properly educating our children? Robert chats with Classical Conversations Senior Fellow, Alex Newman, CEO of Liberty Sentinel Media, discussing his new book, "Indoctrinating Our Children to Death." They talk about the issues in public education, its impact on homeschool families, and the need to protect children from a corrupt system.

https://libertysentinel.org/

Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at CopperLodgeLibrary.com.

The Art Of Purpose Jul 17, 2024

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Can social media be used for good? In this episode, Robert chats with Dino, known as The Art of Purpose on X. Learn how he leveraged his skills to build an influential online presence, monetize his content, and help others do the same. Dino also discusses the importance of having a mission statement and how Christians can use social media to positively impact culture.

https://x.com/creation247

https://creation247.gumroad.com/l/masterclass247

Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at https://copperlodgelibrary.com/.

BONUS EPISODE: Should Homeschoolers Use AI? Jul 12, 2024

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In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

Turning Texas Blue Jul 10, 2024

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Will a stock exchange in Texas turn the state blue? Robert and Chris discuss BlackRock and Citadel Securities backing a new Texas Stock Exchange as an alternative to New York's regulations. Plus, we revisit the GameStop saga and its market impact. Will closes the episode with a Classical Crypto segment.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-05/blackrock-citadel-back-upstart-texas-challenge-to-nyse-nasdaq

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/04/how-roaring-kittys-wealth-went-from-53000-to-nearly-300-million-and-could-one-day-top-1-billion.html

Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at https://copperlodgelibrary.com/.

BONUS EPISODE: Regulating The Homeschool Revolution Jul 05, 2024

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In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

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