In this episode, we are continuing our series of School Spotlights with an interview of Rich Meyer, President of JSerra Catholic High School, and Patrick Reidy, VP of Mission & Faith. Soren speaks with them about JSerra's unique position, its innovative programs, and the school's dedication to faith-based education in shaping future leaders.

References:

– Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Father Jacques Philippe

– The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

In this episode, Soren speaks with Nadya Williams, author of Christians Reading Classics: An Introduction to Greco-Roman Classics from Homer to Boethius, about the importance of reading the pagan classics through a Christian lens. They explore how slow, attentive reading of ancient texts can shape moral imagination and civic virtue.

Nadya is Books Editor at Mere Orthodoxy and Interim Director of the MFA in Creative Writing at Ashland University. Be sure to grab a copy of Christians Reading Classics wherever books are sold!

In this episode, Dr. Allen C. Guelzo speaks with Jeremy about the origins of historical study, the importance of history in shaping virtue, and the significance of narrative in education, especially within the classical tradition. Dr. Guelzo also shares about his purpose and process in writing The Golden Thread, a two-volume history of the Western tradition he co-authored with James Hankins. Be sure to check out The Golden Thread Substack to learn more about Dr. Guelzo's work.