Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins

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Beauty, Wisdom, and Liberal Arts in the Bible with Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton Jul 03, 2024

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How does classical education affect higher education? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton, founder of the Scala Foundation and associate professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Clayton discusses the importance of beauty, liberal arts education, and worship in restoring American culture.

https://margaritamooneyclayton.com/

https://scalafoundation.org/

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.

BONUS EPISODE - The Pros And Cons Of Homeschooling Jun 28, 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/.

Children At Risk In Illinois, Donald Trump Guilty - Hurting The Election? Jun 26, 2024

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What does Trump's conviction mean for the election? Robert and Chris discuss the impact of Trump's guilty verdict on the election and the controversy over Illinois's hands-off approach to homeschooling. Will closes out the episode with exciting news about crypto.

ProPublica article:

https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-homeschool-education-regulations

PBS Article:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/guilty-or-not-guilty-trump-verdict-wont-sway-most-voters-poll-shows

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/

BONUS EPISODE - Part Two: 10 Reasons To Opt Out Of Public School Jun 21, 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/.

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Jun 19, 2024

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Foster care needs the Church's help. Tune in to hear from Joe Knittig about the innovative Care Portal platform, which connects local churches with families in need, offering practical support like mattresses and refrigerators to prevent children from entering the system. Robert and Joe also talk about the upcoming movie "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot".

https://www.careportal.org/

https://www.angel.com/movies/sound-of-hope-the-story-of-possum-trot

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.

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

BONUS EPISODE - Part One: 10 Reasons To Opt Out Of Public School Jun 14, 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/.

How To Be A Christian In The Digital Space Jun 12, 2024

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Discover the intersection of classical education and cutting-edge technology. Join Robert as he talks with Lex Avellino, a Classical Conversations graduate, about his journey from homeschooling to creating 3D virtual worlds for Disney and Warner Brothers. Lex shares how his classical education fueled his passion for learning and innovation in digital design.

https://www.threedivision.com/cc

https://www.passage.io/

https://x.com/lexavellino

At Classical Conversations®, we believe that parents can provide quality education for their children. Grow as the Lead Learner in your homeschool at classicalconversations.com/cohort.

BONUS EPISODE - How To Keep Children Motivated Jun 07, 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/.

Reflections on the Past 100 Episodes Jun 05, 2024

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Celebrate with us as we hit a major milestone! Join Robert Bortins in the 100th episode of "Refining Rhetoric"! This special episode highlights ten impactful moments from our journey, offering inspiration and insights on faith, business, politics, and classical education. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!

Learn more about Classical Conversations at the Museum of the Bible. Go to: http://museumofthebible.org/classical-conversations-at-museum-of-the-bible.

BONUS EPISODE - Why You Don't Have To Know It All May 31, 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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