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:
Is our modern view of the family broken? Robert interviews Jeremy Pryor, founder of Family Teams Ministry. Jeremy shares his journey from being uninterested in fatherhood to becoming a passionate advocate for multigenerational family teams after being…
Today we explore five essential tips for making classical thinking a lifestyle from some of our past episodes. From restoring liberal arts to their biblical roots, to cultivating natural curiosity and demonstrating real understanding, join us for…
Was Jesus a Marxist? Robert interviews Jerry Bowyer, president of Bowyer Research and author of “The Maker Versus the Taker: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics.” They explore the biblical perspective on economics, discussing how…
In this special compilation episode, guest host Chris Blackburn presents the top five classical educational conversations from the year. Featured guests include Classical Conversations founder Leigh Bortins discussing the theological significance of…
How can classical education bridge divides and create hope? Dr. Anika Prather—scholar, educator, and founder of the Living Water School—shares her inspiring journey into classical education and her vision for its future. As a lecturer at Howard…
What are you thankful for? In this heartwarming Thanksgiving special, Robert opens his heart to share the blessings he’s most grateful for this season. He shares a heartfelt reflection on gratitude, expressing thanks for his family, community leaders,…