• When Life Kicks You in the Stomach- Lessons from Boethius
    Mar 28 2025


    In this episode, Dale and Tyler discuss lessons learned from reading The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.


    ...like what to do when life kicks you in the stomach.



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    God and Other Small Stuff

    Pilgrim Faith

    The Classical Thinkery


    This episode is brought to you by Christ College, a classical liberal arts college that provides an affordable education in the Christian Intellectual Tradition.

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    42 mins
  • Called to Freedom- Dr. Bradford Littlejohn
    Mar 12 2025

    This episode is brought to you by Christ College, a classical liberal arts college that provides an affordable education in the Christian Intellectual Tradition.

    Dr. Bradford Littlejohn specializes in theological history and ethics. His new book, Called to Freedom, helps Christians recover a deep sense of Christian liberty in an age of license.


    In addition to his current work, Dr. Littlejohn is President Emeritus of the Davenant Institute and has published widely on the work of Richard Hooker.



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    33 mins
  • The Classical Thinkery E2
    Jan 31 2025

    This episode comes from Tyler's web project, The Classical Thinkery.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to The Classical Thinkery and share!

    Here, Tyler discusses the basics of the seven Liberal Arts, with a focus on the first three, known as the "Trivium:" Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric.

    These tools, the "Liberal" Arts, are the tools needed for becoming a free thinker and give you the ability to be a self-governing person. These tools have been a staple in the Classical and Christian Tradition.


    If you enjoyed this episode, consider checking out Tyler's other podcast, God and Other Small Stuff.

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    10 mins
  • A Truly Human Education, Part 1- Dr. Todd Bates
    Jan 8 2025

    In this episode, Dale and Tyler sit down with Dr. Todd Bates, president of Christ College in Satellite Beach, Florida.

    Dr. Bates has over 30 years teaching the humanities at the collegiate level and is an expert on humanities education. This episode covers the basics of the liberal arts and what such an education can provide.

    They also briefly talk about the benefits of enrolling at Christ College. Send in an application today!

    Dr. Todd Bates

    Christ College

    Apply today!


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    God and Other Small Stuff

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    36 mins
  • Everyone's Guide to Dante's Divine Comedy- Joe Carlson
    Dec 16 2024

    In this episode, Dale and Tyler talk with (almost!) Dr. Joe Carlson about his works on Dante's Divine Comedy. Joe is an expert on Dante and, not only has he provided a fresh translation of the Comedy, he has also produced a helpful series of reader guides.

    We hope that as you journey through hell, purgatory, and up to paradise, you will find Joe's work to be a helpful road map.

    (Note: The end of this episode cuts off abruptly...please excuse our audio mishap!)

    Joe's work on the divine comedy can be found here:

    Dante Curriculum


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    God and Other Small Stuff

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    47 mins
  • Logic, Philosophy, and the Way of Jesus- Dr. Travis Dickinson
    Nov 13 2024

    In this episode, Dale and Tyler talk with Dr. Travis Dickinson, professor of philosophy at Dallas Baptist University. They discuss what roles logic, philosophy, and apologetics play in the Christian life.

    Dr. Travis Dickinson

    Dr. Dickinson's Youtube Channel

    Dr. Dickinson's Books

    Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel

    Logic and the Way of Jesus: Thinking Critically and Christianly

    Wandering Toward God: Finding Faith Amid Doubt and Big Questions


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    38 mins
  • Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls- Dr. Coleman Ford
    Oct 25 2024

    In this episode, Dale and Tyler talk with Dr. Coleman Ford about his newest book, Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls. (Which has already gone into its 2nd printing!) This conversation centers on how to incorporate classical sources as a resource for both pastoral theology and education.

    Dr. Ford's Faculty Page

    Dr. Ford's other books
    Formed in His Image: A Guide for Christian Formation
    A Bond Between Souls: Friendship in the Letters of Augustine


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    46 mins
  • Leisure and a Liberal Arts Education- Dr. Christopher Perrin
    Oct 2 2024

    In this episode we sit down with Dr. Christipher Perrin to discuss a recent podcast he released on Scholé over schooling. We also talk about a classical approach to college and the liberal arts in general.

    Enjoy!

    Classical Academic Press

    The Christopher Perrin Show

    Cafe Scholé

    An Introduction to Classical Educaiton


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    38 mins