Anchored by the Classic Learning Test
Anchored is published by the Classic Learning Test. Hosted by CLT leadership, including our CEO Jeremy Tate, Anchored features conversations with leading thinkers on issues at the intersection of education and culture. New discussions are released every Thursday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Episodes
384 episodes
Molecular Biologist to Homeschooling Champion | Susan Morrow, PhD
Today Jeremy is joined by Susan Morrow, PhD, who obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Susan describes her unique childhood growing up in a funeral ...
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32:37
Reimagining College Through Customized Learning | Shannon Johnston
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Shannon Johnston, Assistant Professor of Art and Director of the Pathmaker program at Newman University. They discuss how Pathmaker is reimagining high...
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27:21
The Renewal of Public Christianity in the West | Chad Pecknold
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Chad Pecknold, Associate Professor of Theology at the Catholic University and author of
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Mission as the Measure of Success | Semi Park
On this episode of the Anchored Podcast, Soren is joined by Semi Park, founding Headmaster of Orange County Classical Academy. She discusses her experiences serving underserved schools, he...
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34:35
Putting Education Policy Into Practice | Michael Bileca
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Michael Bileca, founder of True North, a network of classical charter schools in Florida. They discuss his time working for the Florida state l...
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Stone Carving and Its Enduring Significance | Tim Feist
In this episode of the Anchored Podcast, Jeremy is joined by Tim Feist, founder of Feist Stone. They discuss his experience at the Naval Academy as a midshipman and professor, his passion for history, a...
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27:46
The Demand for School Choice | Joseph Magaña and Leslie Hiner
On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Joseph Magaña, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at EdChoice and Leslie Hiner, Vice President of Legal Policy at EdChoice, leading their
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Rebuilding the Church Through the Trades | Kent Lasnoski
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Kent Lasnoski, President of San Damiano College for the Trades, a new Catholic trades college in Illinois. Dr. Lasnoski shares his journey from...
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29:00
The Merits of a Deviceless School | John DeJak
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by John DeJak, Director of Education for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. John talks about working alongside
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29:45
Faith, Reason, and the Great Books | Deacon Harrison Garlick
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Deacon Harrison Garlick, Chancellor and Legal Counsel for the Diocese of Tulsa, and Host of Ascend: The Great Books Podcast. They discuss his journey from a Protestant upbringing to embr...
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29:58
How Phonics Saved British Primary Education | Sir Nick Gibb
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Sir Nick Gibb, the former UK Minister of State for Schools. They explore the educational reforms he led in Britain, examining how these changes delivered real, measurable change. They al...
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A Catholic, Classical Approach to Homeschooling | Laura Berquist
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Laura Berquist, founder of Mother of Divine Grace. Laura shares her journey from receiving a non-orthodox Catholic education to attending Thomas Aquinas College an...
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33:14
CLT to Launch AP Alternative | Sarah Novlan
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Sarah Novlan, Chief Academic Officer at Hill Country Christian School. They announce CLT Enduring Courses as a new alternative t...
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28:56
Cultivating Discipleship in the Classroom | Andrew Smalley
On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Andrew Smalley, head of Veritas Classical School in St. Augustine, FL and board member of the advisory council for the
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Classical Skills for the Modern World | Todd Bates
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Todd Bates, the founding President and Professor of Humanities at Christ College, a new classical Christian college located in Satellite Beach, Flori...
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26:04
Bringing Liberal Arts Education To Prison | Jennifer Berkshire
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Jennifer Berkshire, journalist and host of the education policy podcast Have You Heard? She discusses her experience bringing liberal a...
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27:43
Embodying the Classical Tradition | Mandi Gerth
On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Mandi Gerth, Administrative Director of the Cowan Center at the Universit...
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34:36
Reintroducing Classical Higher Education in Europe | Cornelis J. Schilt
On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Dr. Cornelis J. Schilt, Professor of History and Philosophy of Knowledge at the Vrije Universiteit in Brussels, and Founder and President of Lux Mundi, a new Cat...
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46:11
Guiding Students Toward Goodness | Jeff Brown
On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Jeff Brown, Headmaster of Hunter Classical Christian School in Richmond, Virginia. They discuss Jeff’s journey to discovering class...
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30:07
A Revolutionary Return to Education | Jovia Godfrey
On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Jovia Godfrey, Admissions Officer at Saint Constantine College and a seventh-grade writing tutorial teacher at the
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Were Christians Wrong About Harry Potter? | Brandon Vogt
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Brandon Vogt, author, Founder of ClaritasU, Senior Publishing Director for
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How Faith Strengthens Academic Freedom | Jim Gash
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Jim Gash, President of Pepperdine University. They unpack his recent viral U.S. News & World Report article titled
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Florida’s Path to Educational Excellence | Vince Verges
On this episode of Anchored, CLT’s Chief Strategy Officer Noah Tyler is joined by Vince Verges, who recently retired from the Florida Department of Education after 31 years in Florida public schools...
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