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:
Patti discusses leaving Girl Scouts USA to start a Christ-centered alternative, how to avoid mission drift as an organization, and what we can do about the disconcerting rise in mental health issues among teen girls.
Dale talks about the modern churchās move away from biblical masculinity, the manliness of Jesus Christ, his decision to write a childrenās book on biblical gender, and the criticism he has received for several of his views.
David shares his perspective on the current state of education in the United States, explains the concept of “paideia” and how traditional schools have lost the Western Christian Paideia, and considers why classical education has been gaining so much recent attention nationwide.
Israel discusses his new book, the fundamental thing missing from the traditional school system, whether education is morally neutral, and the importance of developing a Christian worldview.
Delise and Ginny talk about the joys of parenting, the national birth rate decline, the behind-the-scenes of producing the Classical Conversations podcasts, and how to figure out major life decisions with your spouse.
Mark describes how Trail Life stands out among other outdoor adventure programs by being Christ-focused, the three things boys need to give them a sense of fulfillment in life, and how dadsā relationships with their sons have been strengthened through participating in Trail Life troops.
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