Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

Author: Classic Learning Test Language: English Episodes: 100
Every Thursday, Anchored by the Classic Learning Test offers a space for genuine dialogue, moving beyond simple debates about schooling. Hosted by CLT's leadership, with voices like CEO Jeremy Tate, each episode sits down with educators, authors, and cultural observers to explore how we learn and why it shapes everything else. These conversations get into the real questions families and teachers are grappling with-how to cultivate wisdom, what it means to be educated in today’s world, and the role of timeless ideas in a rapidly changing society. It’s not just about tests or curricula, but about the foundation those things are built upon. You’ll hear thoughtful perspectives on connecting knowledge with character, and how the cultivation of the mind directly influences our communities and homes. For anyone curious about the deeper currents in education and culture, this podcast provides a steadying, insightful voice. Find Anchored and add it to your regular listening wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Episodes
Prosperity, Hope, and Human Flourishing | Sam Bruce [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:51
On this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Soren Schwab is joined by Sam Bruce, Director of Philosophy and Education at the Prosperity Institute. Together, they discuss Sam's unique educational journey, the importance of l…
Forming Students Through a Biblical Worldview | Kevin Seitz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
On this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Adam Roate, Senior Director of Partnerships at CLT, is joined by Kevin Seitz, Dean of Academics at Cary Christian School in Cary, NC. Kevin shares his journey from teaching adapte…
Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | Lily Abadal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:07
On this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Lily Abadal, an applied ethicist and Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. They discuss her unique journey as a first-gene…
Rediscovering America’s Story Through Fables | Matt Mehan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:13
On this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Matt Mehan–Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Government for the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. cam…
Building Leaders to Transform America | Jack McPherson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:59
On this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Jeremy is joined by Jack McPherson, Director of Development for the Emerging Leaders Program at the Convention of States (COS) Foundation. Jack shares his journey from Hillsdale C…
Teaching Latin and Greek as Living Languages | Guillermo Dillon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
What if we’ve been teaching Latin and Greek all wrong? In this episode of the Anchored Podcast, Soren Schwab sits down with Guillermo Dillon, Senior Consultant in the U.S. for the Polis Institute, to discuss why the futu…
Ben Sasse on Dying, Education, and What Matters Most [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:50
Most people accept death as the ultimate loss—Ben Sasse embraces it with humor, hope, and a profound faith that changes how we see life, death, and education. In this deeply personal yet inspiring episode, one of America…
The Significance of Faith, Education, and Assessment | Dr. Gary Welton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:01
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Gary Welton, a dedicated professor and administrator at Grove City College, about his personal journey, the unique environment at Grove City, and the role of standardized assessments lik…