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The Great Catastrophe of the Christmas Story - Tolkien‘s Eucatastrophe | The Goon Squad

What do The Lord of the Rings, Winnie the Pooh, and the Christmas Story share in their narrative framework? Eucatastrophe. A term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien in his article, "On Fairy-Stories," eucatastrophe finds its place as a literary trope throughout literary history. But how does it fit with the Christmas story? And how can we see the coming of the Christ child as the most remarkable example of eucatastrophe in history? Buckle up for a new episode of Classical Et Cetera as the Goon Squad (Dan Sheffler, Jon Christianson, Mitchell Holley) dives into the Great Catastrophe of the Christmas Story and unpacks Tolkien's Eucatastrophe. Merry Christmas from Classical Et Cetera!

How We Should Think About Curriculum | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran

We make a lot of curriculum for many different ages and stages. But why is the process and vision for curriculum crucial to its success in the classroom? What differentiates a school or homeschool with a complete curriculum against one without an integrated vision? How should we think about curriculum? In this episode Tanya, Paul, and Martin sit down with Shane to talk about the vision, integration, and implementation of the Memoria Press curriculum. Join us for another great discussion on "How We Think About Curriculum" here on episode 106 of the Classical Et Cetera Podcast. About the Show: In season 2 of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with a panel of MP's finest to talk about our core beliefs, tenets, and pillars of education. Join Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran, and Paul Schaeffer for this episode on the significance of an intellectual life and why they have chosen to stay the course.

Leading an Intellectual Life | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran

In this episode, Shane, Tanya, Martin, and Paul talk about their personal pursuit of an intellectual life. What are the benefits of living into an intellectual lifestyle? What differentiates one intellectual life from another? And how should we as parents, teachers, and cultivators of the Good, True, and Beautiful exemplify the intellectual life in our homes? Join us for another great discussion on "Leading An Intellectual Life" here on episode 105 of the Classical Et Cetera Podcast.

The Benefit of a Serious Education | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran

We’ve touched on why Memoria Press is Classical, Christian, and Traditional. But, that’s not all that sets us apart. In this episode, Shane, Tanya, Martin, and Paul explain the benefit of a serious education and the lost art of taking school seriously—Gravitas.
Gravitas: What is it? Why is it important? What does it look like in a classroom versus in the home? Should homeschoolers practice Gravitas? And, why does Memoria Press hold Gravitas in such high regard?

Why is Memoria Press Christian? | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran

Why is Memoria Press Christian? Why have we chosen to teach and publish from an ecumenical perspective? What is a cosmology and how does it differ from a worldview? Today the table sits down to talk about Memoria Press' Christian perspective on the world of education. You'll hear about  how a Christian worldview forms our perspective, how we organize our curriculum to teach from a position of Christian truth, and the importance of the parent's role in guiding their children in faith. In this season of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with a panel of MP's finest to talk about our core beliefs, tenets, and pillars of education. Join Tanya, Martin, and Paul for this episode on the significance of a Christian education and why we have humbled ourselves before the throne of God, to teach in humility and faith. 

Why is Memoria Press Traditional? | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran

What does traditional mean, and why is Memoria Press traditional? Does practicing traditional education mean that we’re “old fuddy-duds?” Or, perhaps, “young fuddy-duds?” In this episode you’ll hear about why Memoria Press is traditional in its education. And, you’ll learn about why being traditional isn’t a bad thing. 
In this season of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with a panel of MP's finest to talk about our core beliefs, tenets, and pillars of education. Join Tanya, Martin, and Paul for this episode on the significance of traditional education and why they have chosen to stay the course.

Why Is Memoria Press Classical? | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran

Why are we classical educators? Why did Memoria Press choose classical education over other forms? Is there something special about classical education? What is classical education? In this brand new season of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with a panel of MP's finest to talk about our core beliefs, tenets, and pillars of education. Join Tanya, Martin, and Paul for this episode on the significance of classical education and why they have chosen to stay the course. Welcome to Classical Et Cetera Season 2, we are glad you are here!

What are Geometry and Astronomy? | Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts: Episode 6

What are geometry and astronomy? How do geometry and astronomy relate to arithmetic and music? Should students study astronomy? In this episode, Shane Saxon and Mitchell Holley answer these questions and more!
Join us as we discover the true meaning and importance of the seven liberal arts. To many, the liberal arts are foreign concepts. To those versed in the classics and classical education, the liberal arts are common knowledge. However, both new and veteran must have a nuanced understanding of the liberal arts.
Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts aims to uncover the true meaning and place of the Trivium and the Quadrivium. In this six part series, "Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts," we define the terms, explain the means, and highlight the impacts of the seven liberal arts.