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Christ and Classics
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A Christian podcast devoted to reading the classics in light of the Christ, laboring to see how all things hold together in Jesus Christ through his gospel.Contact us at [email protected] by Micah Dorsey
Episodes
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46. Dante’s Divine Comedy, Part 1: Inferno (feat. Dr. Joe Carlson)
In this episode of the Christ in Classics podcast, Colton Moore interviews Joe Carlson, a scholar and translator of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. They discuss Carlson's background in classical literature, the significance of classical education, and the intricate relationship between sin and...
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45. Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education (feat. Dr. Louis Markos)
In this episode of the Christ & Classics podcast, Colton Moore speaks with Dr. Louis Markos about his new book, Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education. His book discusses the importance of the traditio, the passing down and preservation of the classical academic and moral...
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44: Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar (feat. Buck Holler)
In this episode of the Christ & Classics podcast, Colton hosts Buck Holler, former horse trainer and currently the Director of Consulting at the CiRCE Institute. The two discuss their personal connections and familial backgrounds (Colton and Buck are LONG LOST fourth cousins—more or less!). They...
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43. The Hobbit (feat. Dr. Holly Ordway)
In this episode of the Christ in Classics podcast, Colton Moore engages with Dr. Holly Ordway, a prominent scholar on Tolkien, to explore the themes of heroism in The Hobbit. They discuss Dr. Ordway's personal journey with Tolkien's works, the role of literary criticism, and how “Hobbitness”…
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42. Plato’s Meno (feat. Matt Bianco of the CiRCE Institute)
In this episode of the Christ and Classics podcast, Colton Moore and Matt Bianco delve into Plato's dialogue, Meno, exploring the nature of virtue and whether it can be taught. The conversation highlights the complexities of teaching virtue and the innate understanding of right and wrong. In this...
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41. "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr.
On April 16th, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was placed in Birmingham City Jail for participating in nonviolent protests that were addressing the local government's deeply entrenched racist policies that singled out and segregated Black Americans. While in jail, Dr. King wrote a lengthy letter...
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40. Beyond the Horizon: An Appeal to Parents for Classical Christian Eduacation
In this conversation, Dr. Michael Howcomb from GlossaHouse Publishers interviews Colton Moore about the book he just co-authored with Ben House, Beyond the Horizon: An Appeal to Parents for Classical Christian Education. They discuss the history of the book as a manuscript that Ben wrote over a...
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39. The Declaration of Independence (Season 4, Episode 2)
In this episode of the Christ in Classics podcast, Colton Moore and Devin Wilkins discuss the philosophical and historical implications of the Declaration of Independence. They explore the foundational concepts of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, examining how these ideas have evolved...
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38. Creating America, feat. Ben House (Season 4, Episode 1)
In this episode of the Christ in Classics podcast, Colton Moore and Ben House kick off Season 4 with a history lesson: the birth of America. They briefly discuss their upcoming book, Beyond the Horizon: An Appeal to Parents for Classical Christian Education. The main portion of their conversation...
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37. Homeschooling & Classical Christian Education (Season 3, Episode 6)
Dr. Matthew Bianco from the CiRCE Institute and Jo Murphy, founder and director of TRACE, a university-model school in Texarkana, TX, join Colton to discuss classical education and homeschooling. They explore the role of the CiRCE Institute in teacher training and curriculum development, as well…
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36. Homer’s Odyssey, Overview of Books 9–24 (Season 3, Episode 5)
Colton hosts Andrew Kern from the CiRCE Institute to explore the significance of Homer’s Odyssey as readers witness Odysseus suffer immense trials that nearly kept him from returning to his kingdom, his wife, and his father on the island of Ithaca. They find themselves discussing Homer from the...
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35. Season 3, Episode 4 | Augustine & the Liberal Arts
In this conversation, Colton Moore and Academic Dean of Bethlehem College and Seminary (Minneapolis, MN) Zach Howard discuss the importance of a Christian liberal arts education. They explore the meaning of liberal education and its aim to liberate individuals from ignorance and sin. They also...
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Season 3, Episode 3, Cantate Domino: Music and Classical Christian Education (w/ Dr. Preston Atwood)
In this episode, Colton hosts Dr. Preston Atwood, Head of School at Westminster Academy in Memphis, TN, to discuss his newly published work, Cantate Domino: A Liturgical Songbook for Classical Christian Schools. They discuss the centrality of music in education, stating that it cultivates the…
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Season 3, Episode 2 | Odyssey Books 1–8 (feat. Dr. Louis Markos)
Dr. Louis Markos from Houston Christian University joins Colton to discuss Homer the bard and books 1–8 of his Odyssey. They explore the identity of Homer and the significance of his works, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Dr. Markos engages the controversy surrounding the authorship of these epics and...
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Season 2, Episode 13 (retrospect) | Takeaways from Our Odyssey with C. S. Lewis
In this episode, Colton and Devin reminisce on their journey through C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and discuss their favorite books and takeaways. They also reflect on three shorter essays by Lewis: Meditation in a Toolshed, Democratic Education, and The Necessity of Chivalry. They highlight...
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Season 3, Episode 1 | Homer the Pedagogue (feat. Andrew Kern)
In this episode, Colton and Devin are joined by Andrew Kern from the CiRCE Institute to discuss the importance of Homer for education and how his stories relate to the Holy Scriptures. He explains that Homer was the teacher of the Greeks, and teaches his readers how to teach. Homer's stories are...
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Season 2, Episode 12 | The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis
In this episode of the Christ in Classics podcast, Devin Wilkins and Colton Moore discuss the last book in the Narnia series, The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis. They explore the themes of truth, deception, and the battle for belief. The book begins with the characters Shift and Puzzle deceiving the...
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Season 2, Episode 11 | "The Necessity of Chivalry" by C. S. Lewis (feat. Keith Kresge)
In this conversation, Devin, Colton, and special guest Keith Kresge discuss C.S. Lewis's essay "The Necessity of Chivalry." They explore the concept of chivalry and its relevance in the American evangelical context. The conversation considers the balance between meekness and ferocity, and the…
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Season 2, Episode 10 | The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis
In this episode, Devin and Colton discuss The Magician's Nephew, the sixth book in C. S. Lewis' Narnian Chronicles. They center the discussion around the character of Digory and his transformation throughout the story. They discuss his love for his mother and why he is the main character in the...
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Season 2, Episode 9 | The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis
In this episode, Devin and Colton discuss C.S. Lewis's book The Horse and His Boy, the fifth book in the Narnian Chronicles. They explore the themes of hope, discipline, and growth in the story. They also discuss the mercurial themes and the appearances of Aslan, the lion. The hosts delve into…
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Season 2, Episode 8 | The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis
In this episode, Devin and Colton discuss the book 'The Silver Chair' by C.S. Lewis. The conversation focuses on the theme of remembering, exploring how Eustace's and Jill's forgetfulness can play a purposeful role in accomplishing Aslan's will. Colton and Devin explore why the characters in…
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Season 2, Episode 7 | The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis
In this episode, Devin and Colton discuss The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis. They explore the episodic nature of the book and the common thread of covetousness that ties the different “episodes” together. They also toss around themes of sanctification and the role of Sol, the sun,...
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Season 2, Episode 6 | Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis
In this episode, Devin and Colton make an inquiry about skepticism and faith in C. S. Lewis' book, Prince Caspian. They explore the characters of Miraz, Trumpkin, and Susan, who all demonstrate varying degrees of skepticism towards the fantastical elements of Narnia. The conversation camps on the...
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Season 2, Episode 5 | "Democratic Education" by C. S. Lewis (feat. Keith Kresge)
In this conversation, Devin and Colton hosted their good friend Keith Kresge to discuss educational egalitarianism within C. S. Lewis’ short essay “Democratic Education.” They explore the idea that education should be focused on the interests of those who want to learn and can learn, rather than...
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Season 2, Episode 4 | A Reading of "Democratic Education" by C. S. Lewis
In this short essay, C. S. Lewis explores the concept of democratic education and its relationship to preserving democracy. Lewis argues against the abolition of compulsory subjects and emphasizes the need for a wide curriculum that provides opportunities for every student. He questions the...
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Season 2, Episode 3 | The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
In this episode, Colton Moore and Devin Wilkins discuss the first book in C. S. Lewis’ Narnia Chronicles, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. They explore the themes of winter and Christmas in Narnia, the significance of Father Christmas in the story, and the use of mythological imagery to...
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Season 2, Episode 2 | C. S. Lewis' "Meditation in a Toolshed"
In this episode, Devin and Colton discuss C.S. Lewis' essay "Meditation in a Toolshed" and its application to reading and teaching literature. They explore the difference between experiential knowledge (enjoyment) and analytical knowledge (contemplation), using Lewis’ metaphor of a toolshed and a...
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Season 2, Episode 1 | Planet Narnia: An Interview with Michael Ward
In this episode, Colton Moore and Devin Wilkins introduce Season 2 of the Christ in Classics podcast, which will focus on the works of C.S. Lewis. They discuss how Lewis has impacted them both and kick off season 2 with a delightful conversation they had with Dr. Michael Ward from the University…
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Episode 18 | Iliad, Books 21–24
In this episode Colton discusses this final section Homer’s Iliad. He reconsiders the question he posed in Episode 2, “Is the purpose of Achilles’ rage to set up the reader for something beautiful in Book 24?” Achilles’ rage does not cease until Priam secretly comes to him by night to offer a...
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Episode 17 | Iliad, Books 18–20
What is the purpose of the shield Hephaestus forges for Achilles? Could the shield represent the inner-workings of the ideal Man? As such, could it be an ironic rebuke of Achilles’ rage seen thus far in the Iliad? Could it even be an image of the ideal City of cities—with an eye toward Troy? In...
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Episode 5 | Iliad, Book 4
As immortal supernatural beings, modern readers might expect the gods and goddesses to be completely self-sufficient and omnipotent. However, they seem to be no less needy than humans. So, what gain do the gods receive for involving themselves in the lives of the Achaeans and Trojans? Why does…
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Episode 16 | Iliad, Books 15–17
In what ways specifically does Patroclus' death catalyze the fulfillment of Zeus's multi-layered will? In this episode, Devin and Colton discuss Books 15–17 of Homer's Iliad. They explore the significance of Patroclus' death and its role in turning the tides of the war. They also delve into Zeus'...
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Episode 15 | Iliad, Books 12–14
In this episode, Colton and Devin discuss books 12–14 of Homer's Iliad. They explore the relational tensions between the gods, particularly Zeus and Poseidon along with Zeus and Hera, and the uncertainties and limitations of Zeus as the supreme Olympian. They also draw parallels between the...
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Episode 14 | From Classics to Christ: One Philosopher's Journey to Jesus
In this episode, Devin and Colton talk with Dr. Mark Menaldo, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Liberal Studies at Texas A&M University-Commerce in Commerce, TX. Dr. Menaldo is a recent convert to Christianity, and God used Great Books, particularly ancient and modern…
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Episode 13 | What is a "Great Book?"
Not all books are created equal. Some are written for information. Some are written for entertainment. Some ought not to have been written in the first place. Yet, there are many books that have commonly been deemed "great." Many of these are novels, myths, and fairy tales of sorts. Many are...
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Episode 12 | Iliad, Books 9–11
In this episode, Devin and Colton consider a larger section of Homer's Iliad: Books 9–11. The fate of Troy hinges upon books 9–11. Zeus has begun to accomplish his promise to Thetis and raze Troy to the ground, bringing his will to its end. But first somehow he will need to draw Achilles out of…
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Episode 11 | Iliad, Book 8
Book 8 of Homer’s Iliad is a major turning point in the poem. Zeus forbids the rest of the gods to intervene in the war to grant the Trojans the upperhand in battle. Why? When we keep in mind the two promises Zeus has made—first, to raze Troy and second, to grant Thetis her prayer to glorify...
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Episode 10 | The Differences between Classical Education and Progressive Education (feat. Ben House)
In this episode Colton sits down with Ben House, a former headmaster and humanities teacher, to consider the differences between classical education and the all-pervasive “progressive” alternative seen in most public and many private schools. We discuss how classical schools are incompatible with...
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Episode 9 | Iliad, Book 7
Hector and Paris are back in the battle, and immediately Apollo and Athena agree to temporarily halt the war by rousing Hector’s desire to show himself as mighty. Athena awakens in him this lust for glory, and Hector calls both armies to sit while he any Argive challenger willing to fight him…
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Episode 7 | Iliad, Book 6 (feat. Ben House)
Why can we arguably consider Hector, captain of the Trojans, to be a “Hero of Heroes” in Homer’s Iliad? How do his manly characteristics compare with that of Paris, or even the legendary Achilles? Why does glory and honor drive Hector back into the battlefield away from his precious wife and…
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Episode 8 | the Classics, the Christ, and Classical Christian Education (feat. Dr. Louis Markos)
Dr. Louis Markos leads the discussion in Episode 8 of the Christ & Classics Podcast: the Classics, the Christ, and Classical Christian Education. In this episode Dr. Markos explains to us how Christ is the complete Truth to which all other truth in the pagan classics intimates and foreshadows. In...
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Episode 6 | Iliad, Book 5
What is a god in Homer’s Iliad? What is immortality for the Greeks—simply never dying? How can both Aphrodite and Ares, being a god and goddess, become injured? Being divine, how do their injuries in battle compare with human injuries? When Athena lifts a “mist” from Diomedes’ eyes to distinguish...
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Episode 2: Iliad, Book 1
In this episode of Christ & Classics, Devin and Colton ask why rage takes the center stage in the Iliad. Menelaus rages against Paris. Apollo rages against the Greeks. Agamemnon rages against Achilles. Achilles (especially) rages against Agamemnon. The gods are even angry with one another! What...
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Episode 3: Iliad, Book 2
In this episode of Christ & Classics, Devin and Colton explore Zeus’s reasoning and will to dupe Agamemnon in a dream, which then results in Agamemnon seeking to deceive his own troops. Why is this? How does this relate to Book 1 and the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon? Also, Devin and...
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Episode 4: Iliad, Book 3
How can a war book be considered a family book? Why is Aphrodite the only character who loves Paris? Why does Paris’ cowardice make for band husbandhood? Why does Helen, Paris’ illegitimate wife, repent of her harlotry here in Book 3, and what does she truly desire? And who really wins the duel...
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Episode 1: Introduction to Christ & Classics
In this debut episode Devin and Colton explain the contours of the Christ & Classics Podcast. Who are these two obscure and unknown individuals? Why this Podcast? What makes a book into a Great Book? What does it mean to read the Great Books in light of Christ? What will the Podcast accomplish as...
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A Christian podcast devoted to reading the classics in light of the Christ, laboring to see how all things hold together in Jesus Christ through his gospel.Contact us at [email protected] by Micah Dorsey
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