# classical education (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover classical education. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Living Trivium: Why the Sayers Model Is Brilliant—and Incomplete](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/the-living-trivium-why-the-sayers) _2026-07-29 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ Dorothy Sayers gave modern classical education one of its most influential frameworks. But what if her developmental model describes emphasis rather than the full architecture of learning? ## [What If Morality Isn't Something We Invented?](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/what-if-morality-isnt-something-we) _2026-07-26 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ Why do we experience obligation? Before asking where morality comes from, perhaps we should first ask why every human being experiences the quiet voice of "ought." ## [The Last American: Message in a Bottle #001](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/the-last-american-message-in-a-bottle) _2026-07-23 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ Myth is greater than history: musings about my approach to a tricky subject matter ## [The Living Trivium: The Trivium Was Never About School Grades](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/the-living-trivium-the-trivium-was) _2026-07-22 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ What if the trivium isn't a sequence of school years, but the universal pattern by which human beings learn? ## [Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: A Magnificent Misunderstanding of Myth](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-a) _2026-07-19 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ A thoughtful reflection on why Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey succeeds as cinema while falling short as myth. ## [The Hidden Wisdom of Supergirl and the Recovery of Vocation](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/the-hidden-wisdom-of-supergirl-and) _2026-07-02 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ A story about trauma, vocation, and why we discover ourselves only by giving ourselves away. ## [The Lost Language of Brotherhood – Achilles, Patroclus, and the Modern Imagination](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/the-lost-language-of-brotherhood) _2026-05-12 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ Why does modern culture struggle to imagine deep male friendship without sexualizing it? Homer may hold the answer. ## Why Literature Still Matters with Dr. Jason Baxter _2026-04-06 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela and Jason Baxter explore the profound relationship between literature, beauty, and the human experience. Jason Baxter shares insights on how immersion in literary worlds fosters depth, prudence, and a sense of the divine, emphasizing the importance of literature and the arts in cultivating the soul and a deep sense of inwardness. Topics Covered: Art… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/18945979-why-literature-still-matters-with-dr-jason-baxter.mp3) ## Building Classical School Communities with Dr. Robert Jackson _2026-02-09 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela and Robert Jackson explore the principles and practices of classical education, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and the role of experience in the learning process. They discuss the journey of educators within the classical education movement, the significance of building a supportive faculty culture, and the need to reclaim… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/18649716-building-classical-school-communities-with-dr-robert-jackson.mp3) ## Tracing the Sky with Joseph Tabenkin _2026-01-13 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela and Joseph Tabenkin explore the intersection of classical education and modern learning tools, particularly in the realm of astronomy. They discuss the importance of maintaining friction in the learning process, the value of a beginner's mindset, and the need for accessible educational resources. Joseph shares his journey in creating 'Tracing the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/18500956-tracing-the-sky-with-joseph-tabenkin.mp3) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/G1j4ioxsroQS) _2026-01-13 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## A Brief Quadrivium with Dr. Peter Ulrickson _2025-12-15 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this episode, Shannon Valenzuela and Peter Ulrickson explore the significance of the Quadrivium in education and Dr. Ulrickson's unique presentation of teaching these arts in his books A Brief Quadrivium and the accompanying teacher's guide. They discuss the interconnectedness of mathematics and the arts and highlight the unique perspectives offered by each discipline. They explore the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/18351757-a-brief-quadrivium-with-dr-peter-ulrickson.mp3) ## Another Sort of Mathematics with Jake Tawney _2025-11-10 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this episode, Shannon Valenzuela and Jake Tawney explore the significance of the quadrivium in education, particularly focusing on mathematics as a bridge between the material and the divine and the ability of mathematics to help students access truth. They discuss the eternal nature of language and mathematics, explore music as number in ratio to itself, and consider the importance of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/18165337-another-sort-of-mathematics-with-jake-tawney.mp3) ## The Quadrivium in the Middle School with Dr. Merrill Roberts _2025-10-21 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this episode, Shannon Valenzuela and Dr. Merrill Roberts explore the beauty of the quadrivium for the middle school classroom. They discuss the integration of nature studies, mathematics, and science in middle school education, highlighting the importance of play, joy, and sensory learning. The discussion also delves into the relationship between mathematics and beauty, the role of the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/18044308-the-quadrivium-in-the-middle-school-with-dr-merrill-roberts.mp3) ## Retrieving the Quadrivium with Dr. Jeffrey Lehman and Dr. Andrew Seeley _2025-10-06 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this episode, Shannon Valenzuela, Dr. Jeff Lehman, and Dr. Andrew Seeley explore the retrieval of the quadrivium and its significance in classical education, particularly in mathematics and science. They discuss their personal journeys in mathematics, the transformative power of the quadrivium, and the importance of integrating imagination and reason in learning. They emphasize the need… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/17960002-retrieving-the-quadrivium-with-dr-jeffrey-lehman-and-dr-andrew-seeley.mp3) ## From Wonder to Mastery: Science Education with John D. Mays _2025-09-22 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela and John Mays explore the principles of teaching science classically. They discuss the importance of beauty to the work of education, the importance of textbook design, and the need for a mastery-oriented curriculum that emphasizes long-term retention of knowledge. Mays introduces his Wonder-Integration-Mastery model for science education, which… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/17884553-from-wonder-to-mastery-science-education-with-john-d-mays.mp3) ## Exploring Art and Beauty with Robert Puschautz and Annie Johnson _2025-09-08 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela, Robert Puschautz, and AnneMarie Johnson explore the profound role of art in education, emphasizing its ability to connect beauty with truth and goodness. They discuss the artist's vocation as a divine calling, the importance of constraints in fostering creativity, and how beauty serves as a powerful tool for evangelization. The conversation also… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/17808404-exploring-art-and-beauty-with-robert-puschautz-and-annie-johnson.mp3) ## [Unbinding the Mind: Weekly Koans & Reflections 8/25/2025 – 8/31/2025](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/unbinding-the-mind-weekly-koans-and-deb) _2025-09-01 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ A weekly collection of koans and reflections, helping us question what binds us—and discover the freedom waiting within. ## Experiencing Dante's Divine Comedy with Dr. Joe Carlson _2025-08-25 · The University of Dallas Classical Education Podcast_ Summary In this conversation, Shannon Valenzuela interviews Dr. Joe Carlson, a University of Dallas alumnus and translator of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy . They discuss his journey into the world of Dante, focusing on the personal nature of translation and the importance of delight in education. He emphasizes the role of enthusiasm in teaching, the art of translation, and the significance of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948707/episodes/17732379-experiencing-dante-s-divine-comedy-with-dr-joe-carlson.mp3) ## [Unbinding the Mind: Weekly Koans & Reflections August 18–24, 2025](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/unbinding-the-mind-weekly-koans-and-17e) _2025-08-25 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ A weekly journey through modern koans and timeless wisdom—challenging assumptions, seeking truth, and unbinding the mind. ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OWeQDIj4gNzn) _2025-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Unbinding the Mind: Weekly Koans & Reflections 8/12/2025 – 8/17/2025](https://johnricard.substack.com/p/unbinding-the-mind-weekly-koans-and-922) _2025-08-18 · John Ricard · Timeless Wisdom_ A weekly journey through modern koans and timeless wisdom—challenging assumptions, seeking truth, and unbinding the mind.