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How Classical Education Prepared These Teens for D.C.
Jun 24, 2026
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What Gen Z Men Actually Need — Braeden Sorbo on Faith & Masculinity
Jun 17, 2026
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Stay Sober, Stay Alert: A Christian Guide to Mysticism & Psychedelics
Jun 10, 2026
43m 45s
Kirk Cameron's 3 Rules for Raising Faithful Children
Jun 3, 2026
46m 37s
From ESPN to Eternity: One Writer's Journey to What Actually Matters
May 27, 2026
48m 39s
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() How Classical Education Prepared These Teens for D.C. | What does it look like when a classical Christian education meets a national civics competition? In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with two Classical Conversations students — Owen Burrill and Elisha Hoey — who were selected as national finalists in the U.S. Presidential 1776 Award, a civics competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Out of hundreds of thousands of eligible students, only 20 made it this far — and these two CC students are among them. Owen and Elisha share how they tackled a study library spanning John Locke's Two Treatises of Government to Madison's notes from the Constitutional Convention, what surprised them most about the Founding (hint: virtue shows up everywhere), and how Classical Conversations' emphasis on memory work, primary documents, and impromptu speaking gave them a real edge. They also dish on their private tour of the National Archives and what it was like to see the Declaration of Independence without the crowds. Whether you're a homeschool parent wondering if the hard work is paying off, or a student looking for a reason to dig deeper into American history, this conversation is proof that a classical education does more than prepare kids for college — it prepares them for the arena. This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by Classical Conversations' new 2026 Product Line: This April, Classical Conversations launched an exciting portfolio of new products designed to strengthen math fluency, develop critical reasoning skills, and equip families with practical tools for classical, Christian homeschooling. From flashcard resources and reasoning curriculum to hands-on manipulatives and a foundational parent resource, these releases deepen the classical learning journey for families at every level. Visit https://classicalconversations.com/WhatsNew/ to explore the entire April 2026 product collection and start strengthening your family's classical, Christian education today. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() What Gen Z Men Actually Need — Braeden Sorbo on Faith & Masculinity | What does it actually take to raise boys who become faithful, purposeful men — in a generation that's been told they have no purpose? In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with Braeden Sorbo — CC alumni, author of Embrace Masculinity, and cultural commentator with over 2 million followers — to talk about Christian masculinity, Gen Z's real struggles, and what parents of teenage boys need to understand right now. Braeden shares what homeschooling through Classical Conversations gave him that public school couldn't — the flexibility, the community, and a foundation in truth, beauty, and goodness that still shapes how he thinks and creates. He opens up about what his generation is actually up against: a third of Gen Z aborted before they were born, a housing market that locks most of them out, and a culture that tells young men they have no purpose. But rather than despair, Braeden draws on the saints of old — St. Justin Martyr, St. Moses the Black — and the classical tradition to make the case that none of this is new, and none of it is unsurmountable. If you're a parent of a teenage boy — or a young man trying to find your footing — this conversation is packed with clarity, conviction, and real talk from someone who's been in it. Braeden's challenge to parents: stop leading with "pick yourself up by your bootstraps" and start by understanding what your kids are actually up against. The burden of proof that this country is worth saving? He says it lands on you. Braedon Sorbo's Website: https://braedensorbo.com/ This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by Classical Conversations' new 2026 Product Line: This April, Classical Conversations launched an exciting portfolio of new products designed to strengthen math fluency, develop critical reasoning skills, and equip families with practical tools for classical, Christian homeschooling. From flashcard resources and reasoning curriculum to hands-on manipulatives and a foundational parent resource, these releases deepen the classical learning journey for families at every level. Visit https://classicalconversations.com/WhatsNew/ to explore the entire April 2026 product collection and start strengthening your family's classical, Christian education today. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Stay Sober, Stay Alert: A Christian Guide to Mysticism & Psychedelics✨ | ChristianityPsychedelics+4 | Gary Stockton | Stay Sober, Stay Alert: A Christian Guide to MysticismGalatians 5+1 | — | psychedelic therapyChristian mysticism+7 | Classical Conversations2026 | 43m 45s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() Kirk Cameron's 3 Rules for Raising Faithful Children✨ | biblical parentinghomeschooling+3 | Kirk Cameron | Iggy and Mr. KirkBuilt by the Brave | — | parentingfaithful children+4 | Classical Conversations2026 | 46m 37s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() From ESPN to Eternity: One Writer's Journey to What Actually Matters✨ | faithwriting craft+4 | Dr. Ted Kluck | Union UniversityChristianity Today | — | writing with convictionChristian journalism+5 | Classical ConversationsKLUCK | 48m 39s | |
| 5/20/26 | ![]() The All-in-One Homeschool Platform for Families Leaving the System with Jordan Page✨ | homeschoolingeducation+4 | Jordan Page | Firefly Education Network | — | homeschool platformdecentralized education+4 | — | 38m 22s | |
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Debt-Free & In-Person: Classical Conversations' New College Program✨ | college programstudent debt+4 | Will McCreery | 2026 Product LineSoutheastern University+1 | IndianaTexas+1 | debt-freeClassical Conversations+5 | Classical Conversations | 32m 45s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Is AI the New Social Media? Protecting Kids in the Age of Chatbots✨ | AI policychildren's safety+4 | Ryan Kennedy | Florida Citizens Alliance | — | AIsocial media+5 | — | 41m 55s | |
| 5/6/26 | ![]() Why Ai Can't Replace Classical Education with Leigh Bortins✨ | artificial intelligenceclassical education+4 | Leigh Bortins | Classical ConversationsVeritasium: What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning | — | artificial intelligenceclassical education+5 | — | 42m 59s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() How to Protect Your Kids From AI's Hidden Worldview✨ | AIworldview+4 | Jeff Gross | Wisdom Forge | — | AIChristian families+5 | — | 59m 21s | |
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| 5/4/26 | ![]() Is AI a Tool or a Threat? A Christian Parent's Guide✨ | artificial intelligenceChristian parenting+3 | Leigh Bortins | Classical Conversations1984 | — | AIChristian parenting+4 | — | 24m 37s | |
| 4/29/26 | ![]() Is Critical Race Theory Compatible With Christianity?✨ | Critical Race TheoryChristianity+4 | Monique Duson | Center for Biblical Unity | — | Critical Race TheoryChristianity+4 | CC Graduate Degree in Latin Studies | 39m 00s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() The SPLC Indicted: How a $800M Hate Map Targeted Christian Conservatives✨ | SPLC indictmentChristian conservatives+4 | Wade Miller | Southern Poverty Law CenterCenter for Renewing America+1 | — | SPLCindictment+6 | — | 43m 09s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() The Family Legacy Mistake Most Christian Parents Are Making✨ | family legacyChristian parenting+3 | Bill High | Legacy StoneHobby Lobby | — | family legacyChristian parents+3 | Classical Conversations | 44m 33s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() The College Crisis No Christian Parent Can Afford to Ignore✨ | Christian higher educationhomeschooling+4 | Dr. Finny Kuruvilla | Sattler College | BostonSouthern California+1 | college crisisChristian education+4 | — | 53m 44s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() Is the Pro-Life Movement Getting It Wrong?✨ | pro-life movementabolition of abortion+4 | Pate Anglin | Students for Abolition | East Tennessee State UniversityCanada+2 | abolitionpro-life+5 | — | 52m 16s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Friday Night Lights Is Killing Education Freedom with Dr. Bradley Thompson✨ | education freedomgovernment education+4 | Dr. Bradley Thompson | Clemson UniversitySnow Institute for the Study of Capitalism+2 | — | education freedomgovernment schools+5 | — | 54m 11s | |
| 3/25/26 | ![]() Building Water Businesses, Not Dependency: Matt Hangen's Mission in Africa✨ | water crisissustainable development+4 | Matt Hangen | Water4 | TogoAfrica | water businessessustainability+5 | Worldview Academy | 41m 43s | |
| 3/18/26 | ![]() Raising Resilient Sons: Faith, Fitness & Fatherhood for Christian Dads✨ | fatherhoodresilience+3 | Dr. Brandon Shriner | Warrior 3 ProjectRevive Chiropractic | OhioNorth Georgia mountains+1 | resilient sonsChristian dads+3 | — | 48m 05s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Christians & AI: Why You Can't Outsource Your Mind✨ | Christian educationphilosophy+5 | Dr. Ben Holloway | Judson CollegeSoutheastern Seminary+1 | — | ChristianityAI+6 | — | 45m 37s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() Crypto Bear Market Survival Guide: Dollar Cost Averaging Bitcoin✨ | Bitcoin market analysisDollar cost averaging+3 | Will McCreery | Clarity ActBitcoin+3 | — | Bitcoinbear market+7 | — | 30m 00s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() Kiss Teen Daycare Goodbye: Youth Ministry That Works | What if the best way to change culture isn't through politics or protests—but by faithfully living out a biblical worldview right where you're planted? Discover how to raise disciples who think faithfully about every area of life. In this episode, Robert sits down with Mike Shcutt, Executive Director of Worldview Academy, to discuss how Christians can bridge the gap between biblical truth and cultural engagement. Mike shares insights from 30 years of discipling students through Worldview Academy's leadership camps, revealing why intellectual Christianity matters and how families can avoid the entertainment-focused approach that dominates youth ministry today. From homeschooling three children to watching seven grandchildren grow, Mike offers wisdom on passing down faith across generations. Learn why worldview education isn't about creating "know-it-alls" who argue everyone into submission, but about forming gracious disciples who love their neighbors well. Mike unpacks the difference between being blind versus being dumb, and why asking good questions matters more than having all the answers. This conversation challenges believers to think faithfully about their specific callings—whether in law, plumbing, teaching, or parenting—and bloom where they're planted. If Christians truly repented and lived according to Scripture in every area of life, what would cultural transformation look like? Resources: https://worldview.org/ This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by Worldview Academy: Students call Worldview Academy the best week of their lives. Through week-long summer leadership camps for teens, Worldview Academy trains Christians to think and live in accord with a biblical worldview so they can better serve Christ and engage the culture around them. Worldview Academy reinforces what students are learning at home and at church and trains this generation to apply that knowledge to the challenging cultural issues they're facing. To find a camp near you or learn more about Worldview's weekend conferences and other resources for families, visit www.worldview.org | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Why Miss North Florida Walked Away from Miss America | What would you give up to stand for truth? For Kayleigh Bush, the answer was a crown. When Kayleigh Bush was crowned Miss North Florida in August 2024, she had no idea she'd soon face a choice that would make national headlines. Just four weeks after her crowning, she was presented with a revised Miss America contract that redefined "female" to include biological males who have undergone surgical procedures — directly contradicting her Christian faith and Florida law. She refused to sign. And she refused to stay silent. In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, Robert Bortins sits down with Classical Conversations graduate and viral sensation Kayleigh Bush to talk about what really happened, what it cost her, and why she has zero regrets. From a surprise TMZ interview on a Washington D.C. sidewalk to tens of millions of views, Kayleigh shares how her CC education, her faith, and a community rooted in truth gave her the courage to trade a temporal crown for an eternal one. Whether you're a parent raising kids in a world that's redefining womanhood, a student wondering if standing on convictions is worth it, or simply someone looking for a story of genuine courage — this episode is for you. Resources: She Leads America: sheleadsamerica.com Liberty Counsel (Kayleigh's legal representation): lc.org This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by Worldview Academy: Students call Worldview Academy the best week of their lives. Through week-long summer leadership camps for teens, Worldview Academy trains Christians to think and live in accord with a biblical worldview so they can better serve Christ and engage the culture around them. Worldview Academy reinforces what students are learning at home and at church and trains this generation to apply that knowledge to the challenging cultural issues they're facing. To find a camp near you or learn more about Worldview's weekend conferences and other resources for families, visit www.worldview.org | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() The Truth About Child Sexual Abuse That Could Save Your Child's Life | What if the path to healing childhood trauma starts with a truth most people overlook? Join us as Rachel Davidson reveals how Kids Alive International is transforming the lives of sexually abused children across seven countries—and what every parent needs to know about prevention right now. In this powerful episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with Rachel Davidson, Chief Operating Officer of Kids Alive International, to discuss one of society's most challenging issues: childhood sexual abuse and trauma recovery. In this episode, you'll discover: The shocking statistics on child sexual abuse—and why it's closer to home than you think Kids Alive's four-pillar approach: Prevention, Family Strengthening, Restorative Care, and Advocacy Critical warning signs every parent should know to protect their children Why most abuse happens with trusted family friends—not strangers How faith-based trauma healing is transforming lives in Peru, Guatemala, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Zambia, and Lebanon Practical prevention strategies you can implement with your family today Inspiring stories of forgiveness and restoration that will move you to tears Whether you're a parent, educator, church leader, or concerned citizen, this episode provides essential insights into protecting children and supporting survivors of abuse. Resources: https://www.kidsalive.org/ This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by Worldview Academy: Students call Worldview Academy the best week of their lives. Through week-long summer leadership camps for teens, Worldview Academy trains Christians to think and live in accord with a biblical worldview so they can better serve Christ and engage the culture around them. Worldview Academy reinforces what students are learning at home and at church and trains this generation to apply that knowledge to the challenging cultural issues they're facing. To find a camp near you or learn more about Worldview's weekend conferences and other resources for families, visit www.worldview.org | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() Truth Rising: Equipping the Next Generation with Biblical Worldview | What if the crisis in education isn't about test scores—but about truth itself? Join Robert Bortins as he sits down with Billy Hutchinson, Education Specialist at the Colson Center, for a timely conversation about the worldview battle shaping our children's futures. With only 2% of Gen Z holding a biblical worldview (according to Barna research), the statistics are sobering. But this isn't a doom-and-gloom conversation—it's a roadmap for hope. Billy reveals why students today are getting different answers about fundamental questions like "What is a woman?" in every single classroom, and how the fracturing of truth is leaving an entire generation confused, discouraged, and unanchored. Discover the powerful distinction between secular hope ("I hope my team wins") and Christ-centered hope (anchored in the historical reality of the resurrection), and why that difference changes everything about how we face cultural chaos. Learn from the courageous stories featured in the Colson Center's Truth Rising documentary—including cake artist Jack Phillips and detransitioner Chloe Cole—and why these ordinary people chose courage over fear. Billy shares practical, free resources available at ColsonEducators.org that equip teachers, parents, and Christian leaders with the clarity, confidence, and courage needed to teach from—not just with—a biblical worldview. From worldview formation courses to the Fellows Program, discover how to become "agents of restoration" in this cultural moment. This episode is essential listening for anyone who refuses to surrender the next generation to confusion and wants to equip their family, church, or classroom with unshakable truth. Resources: Colson Educators: https://courses.colsoneducation.org/ Truth Rising: The Study Educators' Edition: https://courses.colsoneducation.org/truth-rising-educators-study 2026 Rooted Christian Educator Summit: https://www.acsi.org/rooted-educator-worldview-summit This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by Worldview Academy: Students call Worldview Academy the best week of their lives. Through week-long summer leadership camps for teens, Worldview Academy trains Christians to think and live in accord with a biblical worldview so they can better serve Christ and engage the culture around them. Worldview Academy reinforces what students are learning at home and at church and trains this generation to apply that knowledge to the challenging cultural issues they're facing. To find a camp near you or learn more about Worldview's weekend conferences and other resources for families, visit www.worldview.org | — | ||||||
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