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CiRCE Podcast Network 110 Episodes Feb 24, 2025

The Ask Andrew Podcast features weekly reflections on the purpose and nature of classical education from Andrew Kern, author of Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping American, and President of the CiRCE Institute. Each episode tackles a key idea, term, or theme in classical education, briefly defining it and explaining its purpose and place within classical pedagogy. The show aims to help educators and parents understand the underlying principles of classical teaching and learning.

Episodes

Thoroughness and Charm, with Mandi Gerth
Thoroughness and Charm, with Mandi Gerth Feb 24, 2025 49:47 In this special episode Andrew Kern sits down with Mandi Gerth, an upper school teacher, speaker, and author of the forthcoming book about classroom culture , Thoroughness and Charm. Mandi and Andrew discuss what drew her to this topic, why she decided to write a book about classroom culture, how to evaluate classroom culture, how formative practices shape what students love, and the uses of
What is the Moral Imagination and How is it Formed?
What is the Moral Imagination and How is it Formed? Dec 17, 2024 19:41 In this episode, Andrew answers the question, "What is the Moral Imagination and how is it formed?"Support the work of The CiRCE Institute here: https://circeinstitute.org/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is the Goal of Teaching Classic Literature?
What is the Goal of Teaching Classic Literature? Dec 10, 2024 18:02 On this episode, Andrew answers the question, "What is the goal of teaching classic literature?"Support the work of The CiRCE Institute here: https://circeinstitute.org/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Developing Habits—Cosmos and Chaos
Developing Habits—Cosmos and Chaos Aug 1, 2024 21:58 Developing Habits - Cosmos and Chaos  • Conforming to the Order• Finding the Meaning• Find Communion• Seek Harmony• Accept Reality• Accept Mystery• Freedom over Law• Cultivate Virtue• The Liberal Arts• Teach Incarnationally • Artifacts that Embody the Transcendent • Grateful Worship To learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on
The Two Dreams
The Two Dreams Jul 25, 2024 13:59 • Cosmic and Post-Cosmic• Stewardship and Order• Common Callings• Fragmented Glory To learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What difference does glory make in the way we think about the world?
What difference does glory make in the way we think about the world? Jul 10, 2024 18:37 • Beauty and Pain. Life and Death.• Omaha Beach• Ultimate Reality• Cosmos and Chaos To learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book? (Pt. 2)
What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book? (Pt. 2) Jul 3, 2024 13:34 In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast Andrew continues his answer to the question, “What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?” FreedomManaging the InfiniteEssential ElementsOur ParticipationTo learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?
What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book? Jun 5, 2024 19:04 In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast Andrew answers the question, “What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?”   •   Repentance   •   Freedom   •   Logos   •   RadianceTo learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com
How Do We See the Glory?
How Do We See the Glory? May 29, 2024 21:25 Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How do we see the Glory?” - Attend- Receive- Enjoy- Nurture- Learn- Resist Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Is the Glory of a Thing?
What Is the Glory of a Thing? May 22, 2024 18:44 Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “What is the glory of a thing?" Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Do We Teach the Glory of a Thing?
How Do We Teach the Glory of a Thing? May 1, 2024 17:45 In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How do we teach the glory of a thing?” - Nothing in the Camp Matters without the Glory- Inaccessible, Splendor, Repentance, Activities- Enjoyment and Dwelling- A Thought that is You- Radiant Glory  Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Can I be Sure My Student Encounters the Reality?
How Can I be Sure My Student Encounters the Reality? Apr 24, 2024 17:22 Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How can I be sure my student encounters the reality of something like history, math, or grammar?” - Different Words and Worlds- Inquiry- Interpreting Signs - Forms in Space- What do You See?- How do the Parts Relate?Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.

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