What if music education could do more than teach your child how to sing—what if it could unlock beauty, discipline, and deeper human connection?

In today’s episode, Dr. Valentino Piran, Music Director at Chesterton Academy of St. Finbar, shares how a foundation in classical and sacred music shapes not just students’ talent, but their souls, minds, and character—especially in a culture that’s starved for beauty.

In this episode you'll learn:

🎶 Why music and math go hand in hand—and how one enhances the other

🎯 How sacred chant can transform not just a choir, but a student’s confidence and sense of identity

🌎 How Dr. Piran’s journey from Italy to America opened his heart to diverse musical forms and how he’s bringing that gift to the next generation.

Hit play now to explore how a vibrant, beauty-centered music program is forming students for life—one note at a time.

Each episode dives deep into a fascinating and timely topic: the role of faith-based education in shaping future leaders with emotional resilience, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to community.

This is about more than just schools—it's about a movement toward renewal and hope in a challenging world.

For more information visit www.stfinbar.org.

Is your high-schooler ready to thrive in a classical classroom where Latin, logic, and scripture aren’t just subjects—but tools for life?

In this episode, meet Ms. Rachel Willoughby, a dynamic educator bringing years of experience in faith formation and high school instruction to Chesterton Academy. She shares how subjects like Latin and Euclidean geometry go far beyond textbooks to shape students into thoughtful, confident, and articulate individuals.

We cover:

🔑 How classical education builds logical thinkers and confident communicators.

✅ Why Latin and Geometry are powerful tools for developing both language and reasoning skills.

🛠️ What families can do now to prepare for a smoother academic transition this school year.

Start listening now to hear how Ms. Willoughby plans to unlock your student’s full potential through faith, logic, and language.

Each episode dives deep into a fascinating and timely topic: the role of faith-based education in shaping future leaders with emotional resilience, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to community.

This is about more than just schools—it's about a movement toward renewal and hope in a challenging world.

For more information visit www.stfinbar.org.

Ever wonder what happens to sports for students in the classical Catholic education setting?

In this behind-the-scenes episode, coach Patrick Lausi joins host Laura Camacho to reveal what’s coming in terms of sports as Chesterton Academy of St. Finn Bar prepares to open its doors. Athletics are key to reimagining education through the Chesterton lens of joy and truth.

Together they cover:

🧩 Why school sports are so important for the bodies and the minds of our young students

🤺 How fencing is often underestimated and yet this sport teaches not only physical fitness but emotional resilience and strategy.

🔑 What Coach Patrick Lausi brings to the new school in terms of professional fencing experience, passion, and training

Press play now to step inside the vision, values, and vibrant plans shaping this inaugural school year at Chesterton Academy St. Finbar.

Each episode dives deep into a fascinating and timely topic: the role of faith-based education in shaping future leaders with emotional resilience, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to community.

This is about more than just schools—it's about a movement toward renewal and hope in a challenging world.

For more information visit www.stfinbar.org.