Imagine it’s 1927, and you’re flipping through a National Geographic magazine. On the back cover, a full-page ad invites you to join the Book of the Month Club, promising to send you a different great book each month. The tagline reads, “Relive the books that charmed you in your youth.”
Fast forward 100 years, and what charmed most of us in our youth likely wasn’t one of those great books that shaped Western thought and culture. Today, many Americans don’t read regularly, and even fewer delve into the timeless classics that answer so many of life’s basic questions.
But it’s never too late to start. Reading isn’t just critical for our students; it’s equally important for us as adults. So why not rediscover the joy of reading? Join us for this episode of BCL, where we explore the timeless value of great literature and how it can still enrich our lives today with special guest Cherie Harder, who has helped facilitate this for so many people.

We are thrilled to share the rollout of our new media platform, ZipCast, bridging communication between schools and parents and encouraging them on the go with what they need to know. Learn more about ZipCast at https://www.zipcast.media or reach out to us at hello@zipcast.media!

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• Americas Christian Credit Union
• Classic Learning Test
• Gutenberg College
• Classical Academic Press
• Life Architects Coaching

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Many of us remember history as a school subject filled with long lists of dates and random facts to memorize. However, classical education offers a different approach, treating history as a living conversation with the great minds whose ideas have spanned the centuries. It’s about bringing to life the stories of real people, heroes, and heroines, whose tales inspire us in our historic moments.

Our guest today, classical educator Sam Cox, shares his journey of bringing history alive in the classroom. He has retraced the steps of a group of Holocaust survivors, personally spending time with and interviewing them, and even inviting some to meet with his students. Their stories, though often heart-wrenching, demonstrate the triumph of the human spirit and the joys of lives well-lived in their new home in the United States.

Order Sam Cox’s book “I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name: Jacksonville’s Stories of the Holocaust” at https://www.amazon.com/Will-Give-Them-Everlasting-Name/dp/949332253X

Special Thanks to this week’s sponsors:

• Americas Christian Credit Union
• Classic Learning Test
• ZipCast
• Classical Academic Press
• Life Architects Coaching

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Have you ever seen a young person struggling to get motivated, complaining about boredom, or seeming a bit lazy and apathetic? Or perhaps they’re the opposite, always busy, distracted, and jumping from one thing to the next throughout the day. This behavior is common in our modern world, but the ancients had a unique word for it: Acedia. Although this term has faded from our vocabulary, it’s worth rediscovering, as it helps us better understand this prevalent vice, especially challenging for teenagers. Fortunately, our guest Craig Hefner brings encouraging words and practical solutions to reframe this mindset in our homes and schools.

We are thrilled to share the rollout of our new media platform, ZipCast, bridging communication between schools and parents and encouraging them on the go with what they need to know. Learn more about ZipCast at https://www.zipcast.media or reach out to us at hello@zipcast.media!

Special Thanks to this week’s incredible sponsors:

• Americas Christian Credit Union
• Classical Learning Test
• Grand Canyon University
• Gutenberg College
• Classical Academic Press
• Life Architects Coaching

Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com

Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.com

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