Each episode of Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins covers a topic related to faith, business, education, or culture. View the most recent episodes below, or filter by topic:
George talks about mercy ministry versus social justice, proclaiming biblical truth in a God-honoring manner, classical education as discipleship, and ways Christians can help the homeless.
Howard tells how he came to know Jesus through a chance meeting with a homeschool family, being welcomed by his Classical Conversations community, and studying the history and astronomy behind the real star of Bethlehem.
Noble explains what an EQ consultant does, gives advice to parents teaching their children about emotions, and tells the story of how developing his own EQ helped him become a better leader, husband, and father.
Nathan explores how AI can free up our time through automation, biased AI systems, the timeless wisdom in the book of Proverbs, why mentorship is needed among young men, doing acrobatics through childhood, and his experience competing on America’s Got Talent.
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.
Will explores what the term “parental rights” actually means and why it’s important to enshrine parental rights in an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.