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The Ask Andrew Podcast features weekly reflections on the purpose and nature of classical education from Andrew Kern, author of Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping American, and President of the CiRCE Institute. Each week Andrew will tackle a key idea, term, or theme in classical education, briefly defining it and explaining its purpose and place within classical pedagogy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thoroughness and Charm, with Mandi Gerth

2025/02/24

In this special episode Andrew Kern sits down with Mandi Gerth, an upper school teacher, speaker, and author of the forthcoming book about classroom culture , Thoroughness and Charm. Mandi and Andrew discuss what drew her to this topic, why she decided to write a book about classroom culture, how to evaluate classroom culture, how formative practices shape what students love, and the uses of liturgy, prayer, and read-aloud to build such a culture. Pre-order the book HERE. Learn more about Mandi and her work HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Moral Imagination and How is it Formed?

2024/12/17

In this episode, Andrew answers the question, "What is the Moral Imagination and how is it formed?" Support the work of The CiRCE Institute here: https://circeinstitute.org/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Goal of Teaching Classic Literature?

2024/12/10

On this episode, Andrew answers the question, "What is the goal of teaching classic literature?" Support the work of The CiRCE Institute here: https://circeinstitute.org/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Developing Habits—Cosmos and Chaos

2024/08/01

Developing Habits - Cosmos and Chaos • Conforming to the Order • Finding the Meaning • Find Communion • Seek Harmony • Accept Reality • Accept Mystery • Freedom over Law • Cultivate Virtue • The Liberal Arts • Teach Incarnationally • Artifacts that Embody the Transcendent • Grateful Worship To learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Two Dreams

2024/07/25

• Cosmic and Post-Cosmic • Stewardship and Order • Common Callings • Fragmented Glory To learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What difference does glory make in the way we think about the world?

2024/07/10

• Beauty and Pain. Life and Death. • Omaha Beach • Ultimate Reality • Cosmos and Chaos To learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book? (Pt. 2)

2024/07/03

In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast Andrew continues his answer to the question, “What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?” FreedomManaging the InfiniteEssential ElementsOur Participation To learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?

2024/06/05

In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast Andrew answers the question, “What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?” • Repentance • Freedom • Logos • Radiance To learn more about The CiRCE Institute please visit: www.circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Do We See the Glory?

2024/05/29

Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How do we see the Glory?” - Attend - Receive - Enjoy - Nurture - Learn - Resist Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Is the Glory of a Thing?

2024/05/22

Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “What is the glory of a thing?" Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Do We Teach the Glory of a Thing?

2024/05/01

In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How do we teach the glory of a thing?” - Nothing in the Camp Matters without the Glory - Inaccessible, Splendor, Repentance, Activities - Enjoyment and Dwelling - A Thought that is You - Radiant Glory Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Can I be Sure My Student Encounters the Reality?

2024/04/24

Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How can I be sure my student encounters the reality of something like history, math, or grammar?” - Different Words and Worlds - Inquiry - Interpreting Signs - Forms in Space - What do You See? - How do the Parts Relate? Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Will the Temple Pattern Help My Child Love Learning?

2024/04/17

Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How will the temple pattern help my child love learning?” - Experience of Learning - Engaged in the Reality - Connatural - Striving and Pushing - Communion and Desire for Union Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Temple: An Example from Education

2024/04/03

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Can you give an example of how the temple is a pattern of revelation as it related to education?” - Names vs. Things - Mystery and Glory - “The Readiness is All” - Free People - Dwell - Compare - Pursue the Love to the Elements and Principles Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Temple: An Example of the Pattern of Revelation

2024/03/27

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Can you give an example of how the temple is a pattern of revelation?” - A Pattern to Receive - Horses and Serpents - Principles of Care - Becoming Teachable through Love - Embracing Mystery Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HospitalGuy 2021/03/03

Great content

Thanks for the guidance for this homeschooling family that is trying to mold and shape our kids using the classical model.

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Hosannaalem 2020/12/03

Refreshing to the soul

This recent podcasts on covid were exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.

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tinaswede 2020/05/16

Like a cold cup of water on a hot day

Andrew distills, condense, and synthesize in a way that makes a Mama feel like she can do it and do it with right purpose.

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Laurasis 2020/10/31

Looking for your money

I get the impression Andrew Kern doesn't believe in the competence of home schooling moms. But he’s happy to take your money for elaborate apprentice...

★★★★★

Thomas Mirus 2020/04/29

Supberb

Andrew is wise and inspiring on the topic of education. He really seems to believe that it is all about love and glorfying God.

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melissakipe @oakandzinnia 2020/02/01

Food for the journey

As a long time homeschooling momma it’s critical to keep growing as a person and Andrew’s podcast is nourishing and thought provoking. I come away fro...

★★★★★

Fidelis1775 2019/06/15

Excellent

This show is concise, intelligent, informative and engaging.

★★★★★

minnfrost 2019/03/27

Excellent

As I have said before Andrew Kern’s wisdom and teaching is worth more than my Masters in Education. This series has been so helpful in chewing on cont...

★★★★★

itskarajane 2018/09/16

Gold

I would pay money to listen to these podcasts. The things I’ve learned are absolutely priceless

★★★★★

lyonzhrt 2018/08/10

Approached with care

If you have attended any talks or workshops Andrew Kern has done, you know he can go off-topic, even while maintaining the theme of classical educatio...

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