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The Ask Andrew Podcast features weekly reflections on the purpose and nature of classical education from Andrew Kern, author of Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping American, and President of the CiRCE Institute. Each week Andrew will tackle a key idea, term, or theme in classical education, briefly defining it and explaining its purpose and place within classical pedagogy.

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66 episodes

The Temple: An Example of the Patten of Revelation

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!  In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Can you give an example of how the temple is a pattern of revelation?” - A Pattern to Receive  - Horses and Serpents  - Principles of Care - Becoming Teachable through Love - Embracing Mystery Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org https://www.circeintitute.org * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

14m
Mar 27
The Temple: How is it a Pattern of Revelation

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!  In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How is the temple a pattern of revelation?” - Majestic Humility __ __ Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org https://www.circeintitute.org * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

18m
Mar 20
The Temple: What is its pattern?

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!  In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “What is the temple pattern?” - Inaccessible Mystery - A Presence We Can Abide In - A Place of Illumination - Music and Adoration  - Cleansing and Uniting  - Defined Boundaries - Forgiveness Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org http://www.circeintitute.org * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

18m
Mar 13
The Temple: Why Does it Matter?

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!  In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Why do you make such a big deal about the temple?” - The Presence of God - The Archetypal Form - Subjects and Predicates - Mathematical Equations - The Law of Nature - Mimetic Teaching - Revelation Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org http://www.circeintitute.org * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

11m
Mar 07
On Grammar and Interpreting Signs

In this episode, Andrew Kern explains what he means when he says that grammar is the art of interpreting signs, plus he answers some of other listener questions. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

55m
Mar 15, 2021
How Does Rhetoric Teach Students to Read? (Part 2)

In this episode, Andrew Kern offers some practical applications regarding the ways rhetoric teaches students to read well, then he answers some listener questions (including about children's literature.) * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

56m
Feb 15, 2021
How Does Rhetoric Teach Students To Read?

In this episode, Andrew Kern spends the bulk of the episodes contemplating the questions, "how does rhetoric teach us to read?" before diving into some more rapid-fire questons/answers. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

36m
Feb 08, 2021
Ways of coping for the physical, the psychological, and the spiritual realms

In this episode, Andrew Kern contemplates ways of helping us cope with troubled times in each of physical, psychological, and spiritual realms. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1h 0m
Feb 01, 2021
More thoughts on living through crisis, plus audience Q&A

Recorded back in the spring of 2020, this episode wa part of the ongoing Ask Andrews live webinar series. In this episode, Andrew expresses his thanks to God and to audience before continuing his thoughts on how to live through the criss we have all lived through this year (13:30), and then answering some questions from the audience (41:00). * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1h 13m
Jan 26, 2021
Further Thoughts on Living within Crisis

In this episode, Andrew Kern returns to the topic of living in a world of crisis, especially as parents and teachers. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1h 3m
Dec 02, 2020
Further Thoughts on Rhetoric plus some thoughts on living in the world of Covid-19

In this episode, Andrew Kern offers some further thoughts on Rhetoric, plus offers some thoughts on living in the world of Covid-19 a a teacher and parent. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

59m
Nov 24, 2020
Thoughts on the Relationship Between the Arts, Sciences, and Reason

Join Andrew Kern for another recording of his Ask Andrew webinar series. In this episode he contemplates the relationship between the arts, sciences, and reason -- and much more, as usual. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1h 0m
Nov 03, 2020
Further Thoughts on the Definition of Rhetoric

In this episode, Andrew Kern continues to explain how he defines rhetoric and how he came to that definition, as well as why he prioritizes decision-making over persuasion. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

57m
Oct 08, 2020
On Definitions of Rhetoric

In this episode, Andrew Kern explains how he defines rhetoric and how he came to that definition, as well as why he prioritizes decision-making over persuasion. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

53m
Sep 24, 2020
How should I structure the day when students have multiple needs?

In this week's episode, Andrew Kern contemplates ways of adapting to the various needs of individual students, while also avoiding decision fatigue. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

47m
Sep 11, 2020
How do I adapt classical education to the modern system?

In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast, Andrew Kern contemplates ways of adapting a truly classical education to the modern educational system in which we are required to participate. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

52m
Aug 27, 2020
How do I teach history classically?

In this week's episode of Ask Andrew, Andrew Kern contemplates the best modes of teaching history. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

47m
Aug 12, 2020
How God Taught Adam in the Garden

Originally recorded as a Good Friday webinar, this episode contemplates the way God taught Adam in the garden and what we can learn from it as parents and educators. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

47m
Aug 05, 2020
How should I respond to my reluctant learner?

In this week's episode, Andrew Kern contemplates two questions about students who don't generally like school: a) Should I force my reluctant reader to read? and b) How do you entice a child to learn who doesn't like school? If you like this episode, please be sure to rate and review wherever you get podcasts. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

31m
Jul 28, 2020
What Are the Basic Fundamental Literary Skills?

In this episode, Andrew Kern contemplates some of the most essential, fundamental literary skills (with a literary help from the book of Proverbs). Then he takes some rapid-fire questions, including one about this issues with "subjects" and the value of Latin. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

29m
Jul 21, 2020
How should we use "the should question"?

In this episode of Ask Andrew, Andrew Kern explains how he thinks about matters of pedagogy, answer this week's primary question (), and then hits some rapid-fire questions at the end. If you like this episode please be sure to rate and review wherever you get podcasts. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

39m
Jul 14, 2020
On Tools for Making Connections

The Ask Andrew podcast is back with a new format, some new guests, and even a new graphic! In this first episode Andrew Kern contemplates tools that we can utilize to help our students make connections across subjects. Plus he answers some rapid-fire questions at the end of the episode. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

29m
Jul 07, 2020
On Catechism in Education (part 4)

In this episode, Andrew offers some additional thoughts in response to question about the place and purpose of catechism in education. This is part 4 of a series of episodes on the topic. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

19m
Jul 01, 2019
On Catechism in Education (Part 3)

In this episode, Andrew offers some additional thoughts in response to question about the place and purpose of catechism in education. This is part 3 of a series of episodes on the topic and focuses on the practical applications of catechism in the classroom. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

24m
Jun 03, 2019
On Catechism in Education (Part 2)

In this episode, Andrew offers some additional thoughts in response to question about the place and purpose of catechism in education. This is part 2 of a series of episodes on the topic and focuses on the practical applications of catechism in the classroom. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

26m
Mar 01, 2019
On Catechism in Education (Part 1)

In this episode, Andrew answers a question about the place and purpose of catechism in education. This is part 1 of a series of episodes on the topic and focuses on the various types - and history - of catechism in the world of education. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

26m
Feb 22, 2019
What is the purpose of the k-12 education?

In this episode, Andrew answers a question about the purpose of k-12 education, with some help from Stratford Caldecott, David Hicks, and Tony Jarvis. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

26m
Feb 14, 2019
Why are the common topics so important?

IN THIS EPISODE ANDREW ANSWERS A QUESTION THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMON TOPICS OF INVENTION, AND DISCUSSES THEIR HISTORY AND USAGE OVER THE YEARS. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

28m
Feb 01, 2019
Why do you claim that the "Iliad" is the best handbook for rhetoric?

IN THIS EPISODE ANDREW ANSWERS A QUESTION ABOUT HIS RECURRING CLAIM THAT HOMER'S IS THE BEST HANDBOOK FOR RHETORIC EVER WRITTEN. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

20m
Feb 01, 2019
Why do we need a cosmology other than the one provided by current science?

IN THIS EPISODE ANDREW ANSWERS A QUESTION ABOUT COSMOLOGY AND ITS IMPORTANCE WITHIN THE CLASSICAL PARADIGM AND THE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN CLASSROOM. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

23m
Jan 18, 2019