Best Alexis Keith Podcasts (2024)

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Acknowledging Giants to Stand on Their Shoulders | Tracy Lee Simmons 33:14

21m ago33:14

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Tracy Lee Simmons, journalist and author of books such as Climbing Parnassus and his most recent release On Being Civilized. The two discuss the popularity of and inspiration behind Climbing Parnassus as well as how it would be received had it been released today. They also discuss the importance of i…

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Introduction to Manifesting Dreams: What does it mean to manifest your dreams and how can kids start? 11:26

3d ago11:26

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>>Check out the kids section in the Manifest It Now appBy Alexis Keith & Stephanie Keith

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Why a Homeschool Dad Serves on a Public School Board | Tom McFadden 27:28

7d ago27:28

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Tom McFadden, Vice President of Enrollment at Christendom College. The two discuss Tom’s journey in finding Christendom College as an international student. They talk about Christendom’s new president, Dr. George Harne, and the difficulty of adhering to a school’s mission amid a culture of compromise…

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The International Influence of the Classics | Anya Leonard 27:47

14d ago27:47

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Anya Leonard, founder and director of Classical Wisdom, a site dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds. Anya discusses her experience as a well-traveled individual and unpacks her experience in her current home, Buenos Aires, as a culture steeped in culture. She discusses international i…

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The Priceless Impact of Generosity in Higher Ed | Nicole Dunteman 28:13

21d ago28:13

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Nicole Dunteman, program director of Hope Forward at Hope College. The two discuss the difficulty of capturing virtue and character development in the form of quantitative data. They unpack the Hope Forward program, a cohort of students whose tuition is fully funded by Hope College alumni, and the imp…

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Inside the Roots Leather Factory: A conversation with CEO Meghan Roach 25:07

22d ago25:07

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As a child growing up in Pembroke, Ontario, Meghan Roach remembers driving more than an hour out of town to shop at a Roots store. “Roots was always something special,” she recalls, pointing to the durability of their well-worn products. “I love the Roots TUFF Boots. You would buy these things and you could not wear them out.” Little did she know t…

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An Apology for the Philosophy Major | Travis Dickinson 28:03

28d ago28:03

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Travis Dickinson, professor of philosophy at Dallas Baptist University and author of several books including most recently Wandering Toward God: Finding Faith amid Doubts and Big Questions. They discuss philosophy as not only a useful subject but an unavoidable one in respect to philosophical commitme…

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Serving the Needs of the Homeschool Community | Keith Ramsdell and Rich Policz 24:04

1M ago24:04

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by two Ashland University faculty members—Keith Ramsdell, the vice president for enrollment and Rich Policz, the associate director of student programs at the Ashbrook Center. They discuss the new Ashbrook Center program for homeschooled students, serving their needs with free tutoring, workshops, and d…

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Are Research Universities Necessary for STEM Careers? | Office Hours with Jeremy Tate 20:18

1M ago20:18

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On Office Hours with Jeremy Tate, Jeremy and Soren dive into the most recent, need-to-know news surrounding the education renewal movement. Tune in to hear about the correlation between classical higher education institutions and their comparative lack of riots. Soren and Jeremy also discuss the richness and success of classical school STEM program…

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The Posture of Curiosity | Michael Wildschut 33:28

1M ago33:28

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Michael Wildschut, Director of The January Series put on annually by Calvin University. The two discuss the value of both a gap year and a geography major, despite our modern culture’s tendency to disparage both. They also dive into The January Series itself along with the breadth of subjects and ques…

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Equipping Schools for the Modern Student | Davies Owens 29:13

2M ago29:13

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Davies Owens, host of the BaseCamp Live podcast. They discuss classical education’s relevant work for modern students and their families. They dive into the new kinds of kids entering schools and how techno-influences have undermined attention spans. Davies also talks about the story behind the name,…

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Risk and Resilience – John Risley of CFFI Ventures 34:04

2M ago34:04

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For decades, the names John Risley and Clearwater Seafoods were practically synonymous. The story of Clearwater’s founding is the stuff of legend in Atlantic Canada. It’s a story of how John and his business partner Colin MacDonald started selling lobsters in a store on the Bedford highway in 1976 … and how they grew Clearwater into a global seafoo…

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Confronting the Future of Technology with Biblical Truth | Bill and Alexis Haughey 26:00

2M ago26:00

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Bill and Alexis Haughey, the founders of the Catholic Institute of Technology, an American, Catholic technical university opening in Italy this fall. The three discuss the university’s inception, courses, purpose, and future goals. They also unpack the importance of training up religious students to …

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The Classical School Ecosystem | Timothy Dernlan 28:39

2M ago28:39

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Timothy Dernlan, Vice President of Advancements and Consulting for the Association of Classical Christian Schools. The two talk about Timothy’s transition from coaching college sports to the world of classical, Christian education. They also discuss his journey from his first discovery of ACCS to his …

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The Great Educational Disconnect | John Burtka 25:43

2M ago25:43

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by John Burtka, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. They discuss Burtka’s new book: Gateway to Statesmanship, and they explore the persisting relevance of the first principles of the classical tradition. They also talk about the dangers of the vast educati…

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Is Classical Education conservative or Conservative? | Office Hours with Jeremy Tate 17:51

2M ago17:51

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On Office Hours with Jeremy Tate, Jeremy and Soren dive into the most recent, need-to-know news surrounding the education renewal movement. Tune in to hear about the recent article published by The New Yorker on classical education and an exciting announcement from Christendom College. Jeremy and Soren conclude by talking about their strategies for…

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How To Transform American Culture | Krystyn Schmerbeck 29:30

3M ago29:30

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Krystyn Schmerbeck, the Director of Graduate Studies in Classical Education at Benedictine College. The two talk about how Krystyn’s experience in the religious community has informed her educational philosophy. They dive into her advice for Catholic schools trying to remain faithfully Catholic, and …

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American Express’ Monique Herena on embracing change 29:42:00

3M ago29:42:00

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Stepping outside of our comfort zones is where growth begins. As Monique Herena, chief colleague experience officer at American Express, puts it, change is both necessary and challenging. She offers practical strategies for helping leaders navigate change, and what to do with leaders who aren't on board. She also shares how American Express has nav…

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Taking on the world’s toughest challenges: John Bianchini of Hatch 34:27

3M ago34:27

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They’re taking on underground construction obstacles, tackling mining and energy quandaries, and don’t hesitate to brainstorm daily about how to address climate change. Hatch is an engineering and professional services firm that employs 12,000 people in 150 countries around the world, all from its perch in Mississauga, ON. But you may have never he…

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Integrating Economics Into a Classical Education | Clara Piano 32:52

3M ago32:52

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On this episode of Anchored, Noah Tyler is joined by Clara Piano, Assistant Professor of Economics at Austin Peay State University. The two explore an understanding of economics that focuses on human relationships, not money. They parse out the good, the true, and the beautiful of economic practice, and how it could be integrated into a classical e…

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Athletics as Virtue in Action | Joe Patterson 28:38

3M ago28:38

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Joe Patterson, Vice President of Enrollment and Director of Athletics at Ave Maria University. The two discuss the proper relationship between higher education and sports, as well as the importance of keeping a school’s mission in focus even where athletic programming is concerned.…

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Could There Be Hope for the Ivy Leagues? | Office Hours with Jeremy Tate 19:34

3M ago19:34

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On Office Hours with Jeremy Tate, Jeremy and Soren dive into the most recent, need-to-know news surrounding the education renewal movement. Tune in to hear about the alarming illiteracy rate in Illinois schools and a “woke kindergarten program” in San Francisco. A Catholic liberal arts college in New York is eliminating several majors and minors, i…

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Harvard's Amy Edmondson on failing well 34:01:00

3M ago34:01:00

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Feeling stuck? It might be your fear of failure. Amy Edmondson, Novartis professor of leadership and management at Harvard Business School, joins us to talk about her new book, “The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well”— the 2023 Business Book of the Year. Renowned for her research on psychological safety, Amy talks about failing well, …

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Why the Classics Are for Everyone | Faith Moore 25:28

3M ago25:28

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Faith Moore, freelance writer, editor, and mom. The two talk about her new book, Christmas Karol, a modern retelling of Dickens' classic that follows a workaholic mom who rediscovers the joy of being with her kids. They also discuss her new podcast, Storytime for Grownups, which she hopes will help ad…

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The Four Levers of the Educational Apocalypse | Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg 23:04

4M ago23:04

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, mentor teacher at John Adams Academy and founder of City of Truth. After 33 years in the classical school movement, Steven shares advice for young teachers and discusses the four levers that control education in America. They also address the challenge of finding qualifie…

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Camden’s Ric Campo & Keith Oden on building a culture of care 35:14:00

4M ago35:14:00

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Ric Campo and Keith Oden, CEO and president, respectively, of Camden Property Trust share their approach to building a company culture centered around care. This philosophy has boosted employee engagement and satisfaction, and contributed to the company's business success. We explore how Camden fosters a caring environment and how they've addressed…

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Transcendent Themes That Confront Temporal Pain | Winston Brady 41:39

4M ago41:39

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Winston Brady, Director of Curriculum and Thales Press at Thales Academy, and author of The Inferno: A Novel. They discuss the growth of Thales Academy, its unique logic curriculum, and Winston’s new book inspired by Dante, Tolkien, Bunyan, and his own mental health journey. Get 20% off your copy of T…

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From shop floor to CEO: Jennifer Wong of Aritzia 28:31

4M ago28:31

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When Jennifer Wong was an economics student at the University of British Columbia, she walked into an Aritzia store with her resumé. The company at the time was only three years old and operated two locations. She landed a part-time job, which led to other Aritzia jobs as the company grew. Three decades later, she became Chief Executive Officer of …

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The Lost Art of Disagreeing Agreeably | James Fishback 31:14

4M ago31:14

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy and Kimberly are joined by James Fishback, founder of Incubate Debate. The three discuss how debate programs in American public schools have devolved in recent years by stifling free and honest speech. They explore the merits of debate as a way to assess the long-term consequences of immediate ideas. They also la…

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Accenture’s Yolanda Friend on how to create inclusive workplaces 23:40:00

4M ago23:40:00

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Feeling unseen and unheard at work? You're not alone. But what if your workplace felt like a place where everyone belongs and thrives? Join Yolanda Friend, inclusion & diversity lead at Accenture North America, as she shares powerful insights and actionable steps to create a more inclusive culture. From the importance of mentors and sponsors to the…

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Education as Community Service | Sarah Scudder and Angel Parham 36:44

4M ago36:44

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On this episode of Anchored, Kimberly is joined by Sarah Scudder and Angel Parham, co-founders of the Nyansa Classical Community. The three explore the need for classical education in communities where it does not typically exist. They also talk about success stories in which children found joy and support in their after-school and homeschool progr…

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Thinking Prudently About Picking a College | Michael Williams 27:01

4M ago27:01

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Michael Williams, president of Harding University. The two dive into Harding’s commitment to excellence and commitment to faith, and how those two are intrinsically linked. They also talk about the importance of thinking prudently about the college decision-making process. They wrap up by talking abo…

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Synchrony’s Michael Matthews on vulnerability in leadership 23:12:00

5M ago23:12:00

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Michael Matthews, chief diversity and corporate responsibility officer at Synchrony, talks about the power of vulnerability among leaders, and how it can help build trust and create a more inclusive workplace culture. He shared how leadership is evolving at Synchrony, and what it means to be seen at work. And he opened up about how he built a stron…

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Cultivating an "Unplugged" College Culture | Kyle Washut 27:59

5M ago27:59

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College. The two discuss how the college helps students plug into the classical tradition by creating an "unplugged," present culture. They talk about the 21-Day Wilderness immersion exploration that every freshman goes on in order to fully engage with the c…

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Chronic Absenteeism, Classical Ed. Master's Degrees, and the Misleading SAT Debate | Office Hours with Jeremy Tate 18:04

5M ago18:04

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On Office Hours with Jeremy Tate, a new segment of the Anchored podcast, Jeremy and Soren dive into the most recent, need-to-know news surrounding the education renewal movement. Tune in to hear how: public schools are struggling to keep their students in school; Benedictine College is offering two new classical education master's degrees; and a Ne…

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Connecting North America: Keith Creel of CPKC 45:30

5M ago45:30

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When the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway track on November 7th, 1885 in British Columbia, CP became the first transcontinental railway to connect Canada from east to west. Last April, the iconic Canadian company marked another first, when – in Kansas City, Missouri – a ceremonial final spike connected Canadian Pacific with K…

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A Testament to Traditional Education | CLT10 National Award Winners 35:08

5M ago35:08

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On this special episode of Anchored, Soren welcomes three of the 2023 CLT10 National Award winners: Jack Ferrell, William Adkison, and Maylivia Barrett. The National Award winners are among the very top-performing sophomores on the CLT10. Tune in to hear the students discuss their test-taking experiences, share their future plans, and examine the u…

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Cadence’s Tina Jones on making leaders accountable & top HR skills 31:56:00

5M ago31:56:00

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Tina Jones, senior VP of global HR at Cadence, walks us through how and why Cadence ties the top 100 leaders’ bonuses to their ability to create and support more equitable teams. She shared what every HR pro can do today to make inclusion groups — or employee resource groups — essential to the business. You’ll also learn what traits and skills she …

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Latin and the Art of Slowing Down | Karen Moore 43:09

5M ago43:09

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Karen Moore and her student assistant, Naomi Noble from Grace Academy of Georgetown. Karen is the Classical Languages Chair at Grace Academy and the author of several books. The guests talk about how they first encountered the classics and how the study has allowed them to slow down and appreciate a w…

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Thinking Classically and Theologically About the Social Sciences | Robert Woods 33:00

5M ago33:00

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Robert Woods, author, headmaster of Veritas Christian Academy, and a founder of the Great Books Honors program at Faulkner University. The two discuss the paideia approach to classical education that focuses on academic coaching and Socratic seminars over just lectures. Robert talks about the formatio…

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Cisco’s Kelly Jones on making hybrid work successful 33:19:00

5M ago33:19:00

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Kelly Jones, chief people officer at Cisco, talks about how the company makes hybrid work successful for all teams -- and how you can do the same. Hear new research on the impact of return-to-office mandates, and the five questions people managers at Cisco ask in every check-in. Plus, she shared the secret to making the Fortune 100 Companies to Wor…

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The Explanatory Power of History | James LaGrand 27:32

6M ago27:32

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by James LaGrand, the director of the Messiah University Honors Program. The two discuss James’ love for the explanatory power of history. James describes the lost sense of wonder and discovery that accompanies the educational shift from teaching history to teaching social studies. They also talk about t…

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An Intervention in Higher Education | Stephen Blackwood 26:08

6M ago26:08

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Stephen Blackwood, president of Ralston College in Savannah, Georgia. For his return to the podcast, Stephen provides a one-year update on Ralston College’s first round of graduates. The two dive into the kinds of students that they have been accepted and encouragement for those looking to apply. The…

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Replicating Successful, Mission-Focused Pedagogy | Daniel Baillargeon 27:59

6M ago27:59

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Daniel Baillargeon, founder and CEO of Mission Driven Catholic, a Catholic school resource that provides leaders with the resources, spiritual support, and tools necessary to make mission-driven decisions. The two talk about Daniel’s journey into Catholic education through his time as a teacher, su…

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Woke English Teachers, The Explosive Homeschool Movement, and Classical Ed in Miami Dade | Office Hours with Jeremy Tate 15:43

6M ago15:43

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On Office Hours with Jeremy Tate, a new segment of the Anchored podcast, Jeremy and Soren dive into the most recent, need-to-know news surrounding the education renewal movement. Tune in to hear about how The National Council of Teachers of English hosted a conference with sessions titled Lil Wayne in the Classroom and Books to Inspire Activism. On…

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How Seminar-Style Classes Produce Thoughtful, Adaptive Students | Paul O’Reilly 29:55

6M ago29:55

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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Paul O’Reilly, president of Thomas Aquinas College (TAC). The two discuss Paul’s background growing up in Ireland during a time of high tensions between Protestants and Catholics. They explore how the campus has changed since Paul attended in the 1980s, including a recent expansion into New England. …

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The Hopeful Future of Catholic Education | Chris Weir 28:01

7M ago28:01

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Chris Weir, the executive director of the Camino Schools in California. Chris explains his journey to getting involved with the Camino Schools and the redundancy of using the label “classical” when referring to Catholic liberal arts schools. The two also explore the reasons to be hopeful about the fut…

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Leading the way in nuclear energy: Mike Rencheck, Bruce Power 32:58

7M ago32:58

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It was a summer job that sparked Mike Rencheck’s lifelong career in the energy industry. He started out as an intern at the Beaver Valley Power Station in Pennsylvania in the 1980’s, and never looked back. “It really opened my eyes to what was possible in nuclear energy,” he says. Skip ahead a few decades and Rencheck is now the President and CEO o…

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The Case for Cursive | Jake Weidmann 33:49

7M ago33:49

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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Jake Weidmann, one of nine master penmen in the world. Join them to hear about Jake’s journey to becoming a master penman and the history of beautiful penmanship. Jake also unpacks his case for cursive as a critical connection between the brain and the page and shares his best advice for instilling a …

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UPDATE: Dee Ann Warner 6:33

7M ago6:33

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In November of 2023, Dee Ann Warner’s husband was charged with her murder. Dale Warner was also charged with evidence tampering in the case. He has pleaded not guilty to both charges. Dee Ann’s body has still not been found. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Listen to our original podcast on the case here: https://link.chtbl.com/dee_ann_warner…

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