Growing Classically

Growing Classically is a show largely directed toward the community at Oak Grove Classical Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. However, it is also for anyone interested in thinking through the beauty and uniqueness of a Christian, Classical, University-Model™ education. Join us as we embark on a quest to nurture intellects, character, a love for lifelong learning, and a deeper love for Christ in our students and ourselves.

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Catechism

What is the chief end of man? Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. - New City Catechism Question #1 https://newcitycatechism.com/ https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://circeinstitute.org/what-is-classical-education/ https://naumsinc.org/...

Oct 17, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Scripture Memorization

"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." - Psalm 119:11 https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://circeinstitute.org/what-is-classical-education/ https://naumsinc.org/...

Oct 10, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 1

The Rhetoric Stage of Learning

After a short break on the production line, we're back with the second to last episode of the Season One! On this edition of the show, we invite Melissa Duerksen, our Head of Rhetoric School at Oak Grove Classical Academy, to join us to discuss some of the hallmarks of the rhetoric stage of learning. She helps us think about the rhetoric stage of learning, and how it differs from the grammar and logic stages.

Jul 12, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Summer Break Reading

“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” - Credited to Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Christian/Parenting: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt The Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp George Muller: Man of Faith and Miracles by Basil Miller Classical Education: The Core: Teaching Your Child the Foundations of Classical Education by Leigh A Bortins The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education by Kevin Clark a...

May 31, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Logic School at Oak Grove Classical Academy

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Apr 25, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8

The Logic Stage of Learning

“Spoon-feeding, in the long run, teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.” - English author, E.M. Foster https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://circeinstitute.org/what-is-classical-education/ https://naumsinc.org/...

Apr 11, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Grammar School at Oak Grove Classical Academy

Apr 05, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Grammar Stage of Learning

"The minute you get away from fundamentals--whether it's proper technique, work ethic, or mental preparation--the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you're doing." - NBA legend, Michael Jordan. https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://circeinstitute.org/what-is-classical-education/ https://naumsinc.org/...

Mar 21, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Does Character Matter? Part 2

" We become what we behold ." While not a direct quote, we'll credit English poet William Blake ;) https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://circeinstitute.org/what-is-classical-education/ https://naumsinc.org/...

Mar 14, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Does Character Matter? Part I

Character: the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing - Random House Unabridged Dictionary https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://circeinstitute.org/what-is-classical-education/ https://naumsinc.org/...

Mar 07, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Hallmarks of a Classical Education

'Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.' - Unknown (but often falsely attributed to C.S. Lewis) https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://circeinstitute.org/what-is-classical-education/ https://naumsinc.org/...

Feb 29, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Christian, Classical, University-Model™ Education

"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen not only because I see it but because by it I see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis from Is Theology Poetry? “Classical education is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue by nourishing the soul on truth, goodness and beauty so that, in Christ, a student is better able to know, glorify and enjoy God.” – Andrew Kern "The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet." – Aristotle https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.insta...

Feb 18, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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