Each episode of Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins covers a topic related to faith, business, education, or culture.Ā View the most recent episodes below, or filter by topic:

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Ask Me Anything with Robert Bortins

Ask Me Anything

Robert Bortins dives into a special ā€œAsk Me Anythingā€ session, answering a variety of questions from listeners. Topics range from the future of Classical Conversations events like summer and winter camps, to ways alumni can stay involved in the CC…

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Keep Homeschooling Legal with Jim Mason

Keep Homeschooling Legal

Did you know that homeschooling wasnā€™t always legal? Robert interviews Jim Mason, President of HSLDA. They discuss Jimā€™s journey into homeschooling advocacy, the importance of legal support for homeschoolers, and the ongoing challenges to…

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Does God Still Do Miracles? with Daniel Fazzina

Does God Still Do Miracles?

Does God still perform miracles? In this episode of ā€œRefining Rhetoric,ā€ Robert interviews author Daniel Fazzina about his incredible journey of faith and healing. Daniel shares his experiences of miraculous recoveries and discusses his book…

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Challenge Students Who Shine

Challenge Students Who Shine

In this back-to-school episode, Robert and Chris explore how classical education helps children think critically, reach their full potential, and develop leadership skills. The episode also highlights two standout Classical Conversations students….

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Joey Odom

Easing The Technology Tension With Joey Odom

Is your smartphone separating you from your family? Robert welcomes Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, a company dedicated to helping families manage screen time and build healthier relationships with their smartphones. Joey shares personal stories,…

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Chris Blackburn and Robert Bortins

We’re Back! And So Is Kamala Harris.

Is Kamala Harris a Marxist? In this episode, Robert and Chris return from a brief hiatus to discuss recent major events, including a presidential race shake-up, controversial Olympic moments, and the implications of a famous Kamala Harris quote. Will…

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