Ben Sasse on Dying, Education, and What Matters Most

Ben Sasse on Dying, Education, and What Matters Most

Author: Classic Learning Test April 28, 2026 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's most eloquent voices shares how a terminal diagnosis sharpened his moral clarity and deepened his understanding of what truly matters. Ben Sasse, a former senator, university president, and thoughtful advocate for classical Christian education, opens up about confronting m...

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