Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Brad Layland, CEO of the FOCUS Group and author of Turning Donors into Partners: Principles of Fundraising You’ll Actually Enjoy. He is also the founder of Veritas Classical School in St. Augustine, FL. He shares advice for classical school founders to cultivate meaningful relationships, raise capital funds, and prepare their school for success.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by the founder of Christian Halls International, Dr. Nicholas Ellis. Dr. Ellis shares about his unique life experiences, including growing up in the Brazilian Amazon and studying at Oxford University. He also discusses Christian Halls International’s mission to return the responsibility of educational and personal formation of students to local communities across the globe.

On this episode of Anchored, Noah is joined by Jamie Buckland, a homeschooling mother of 16 years and the founder of West Virginia Families United for Education, a grassroots organization that supports school choice for all families. She is also the founder of Appalachian Classical Academy, a hybrid school based in Flat Top, WV. They discuss Jamie’s work to defend educational rights, the rapid expansion of school choice in WV, and how parents can make informed decisions about their children’s education. 

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Kathy Rabideau and Sara Peterson. Kathy is the Founder of Catholic Schoolhouse, a classical homeschool curriculum and co-op network for Catholic homeschooling families. Sara is the Upper Level Coordinator for Catholic Schoolhouse and Director of the Harford County, MD chapter. They discuss the founding and growth of Catholic Schoolhouse and provide tips for parents interested in home education.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy and CLT’s Director of Homeschool Partnerships Kimberly Farley are joined by Dr. Paul Maurer, President of Montreat College in Montreat, NC. They discuss President Maurer’s academic interests, the mission of Montreat College, and his work to strengthen the institution’s Christ-centered identity. They also discuss Montreat’s COMPASS Summer Program for high school students interested in various fields of study at Montreat.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Pete Peterson, Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University in Mailbu, CA. He shares the story behind his calling to work in public policy, which led him to pursue a Master’s in Public Policy at Pepperdine. He also discusses the unique Christian, liberal arts identity of Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy, as well as the power of the Great Books to mediate between different perspectives.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Calvin University Provost Dr. Noah Toly, as well as CLT’s own Katie Prefontaine, who is an alumna of Calvin. They discuss the mission and history of Calvin University, campus traditions and culture, and the university’s commitment to the liberal arts.

On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Spencer Klavan, host of the Young Heretics podcast and author of the new book How to Save the West: Ancient Wisdom for 5 Modern Crises. He discusses the roots of the Western intellectual tradition stemming from Athens and Jerusalem and the need to preserve this tradition for future generations.

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Josh Herring, Dean of Classical Education at Thales Academy in Apex, NC. He discusses the mission of Thales Academy to provide affordable classical education to students of all backgrounds. He also discusses his perspective on the shortcomings of mainstream education and shares habits for forming a robust intellectual life.

On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Brett Harris and Kara Swanson, published authors and co-founders of The Author Conservatory, a college alternative that develops professional and creative writing skills. Brett and Kara discuss their unique educational backgrounds and careers as published authors, and share tips for young writers to nurture their talents while pursuing meaningful employment. You can find out more in Brett’s article, Yes, You Can Make A Living As A Writer: Here’s How.