The Tap into your Power Podcast, hosted by Women of Power EFT Tapping practitioner and author Claire Hayes, features insight, discussion and tapping on the new paradigm of power – based on compassion, connection and clarity. Listen in, tap along and step into your power to do and be all you can be in the world.
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BaseCamp LIVE will equip you, the parent, educator, or mentor to climb the biggest mountains as you seek to shape young people to become exceptionally prepared, compassionate, and thoughtful human beings. Our guests are thought leaders, culture watchers, and educational experts who are seeing the benefits of a classical Christian education to form students into adults who can think critically, believe with courage, and serve compassionately.
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Raising Readers in a Digital World with Dorrie McKoy
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49:13Building Lifelong Readers: How Families and Schools Can Instill the Joy of Reading Reading is not a natural ability—it must be intentionally taught, cultivated, and modeled. In this episode, host Davies Owens is joined by educator and reading specialist Dorrie McKoy—who also happens to be his sister—to explore why so many children struggle with rea…
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3 Family Habits that will Strengthen Bonds in 5 Minutes with Jim Mhoon
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47:28What Do Strong Families Actually Do Each Day? Your family's culture is shaped by the little things—how you say goodbye in the morning, whether you pray together, how often you share a meal. In this insightful conversation, Jim Mhoon, counselor and longtime Focus on the Family leader, joins Davies Owens to talk about the daily rhythms and rituals th…
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Every Child Deserves a 'Steak' Education, Not a 'Hot Dog' One with Russ Gregg
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36:46Classical Christian education isn’t just for a privileged few—it’s a banquet meant for everyone. In this inspiring episode, Davies Owens is joined by Russ Gregg, founder of Hope Academy in Minneapolis and the Spreading Hope Network. Russ shares how his journey began 25 years ago with a simple but powerful question: How do we love our neighbors as o…
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Helping Dyslexic Students Thrive in Classical Schools with Rebecca Dornbush
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40:31In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that affects more families than you might expect—dyslexia—and how classical Christian schools can not only accommodate but help students thrive. Our guest, Rebecca Dornbusch, is a reading specialist and devoted mom who’s on a mission to help dyslexic students become “victorious readers.” She brings both profe…
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Balancing Act: A Classical Approach to Time, Rest, and Relationships with Joanna Hensley
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39:42In this encouraging episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens is joined by Joanna Hensley, Lower School Headmaster at Wilson Hill Academy, mom of six, and passionate classical educator. Together, they explore what it means to be intentional curators of our children’s education—without letting school overwhelm the joy of home life. Through her personal…
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Reclaiming Fidelity - Faith, Family, Country: Foundations Worth Fighting For with Robert P. George
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42:19In this episode, we explore a word that has largely faded from everyday conversation yet holds the key to rebuilding a fractured culture—fidelity. Join Dr. Robert P. George, esteemed professor at Princeton and leading voice in public ethics, as he makes the case for Fidelity Month and shares why faith in God, strong families, and love of country ar…
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Why Your Kids Push Back – And How to Fix It with Michael Cox and Rob Hayes-St. Clair
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49:19Is your home emotionally safe? In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, families are struggling more than ever with conflict, stress, and disconnection. In this episode, host Davies Owens sits down with Rob Hayes-St. Clair and Michael Cox, the duo behind the Core 4 Framework and Parenting Made Peaceful, to discuss a better way forward. Drawing f…
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Can Education Save Civilization? with Dr. Louis Markos
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44:33What’s the real purpose of education? Is it just about passing tests—or passing the torch of civilization itself? In this episode, Dr. Louis Markos, professor, prolific author, and champion of classical Christian education, returns to share insights from his new book, Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education. Drawing from Pla…
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The Crucial Forgotten Element of Education with Hannah Brusven
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48:39As parents, we’re not meant to raise our children alone. Community matters—partnering with schools, churches, and other families helps shape a shared vision and a strong culture for our children. Yet, in a world where busyness and digital distractions dominate, meaningful communication between home and school has never been more challenging. In thi…
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Classical Essentials: The Key to Inspiring Children to Seek Truth and Goodness with Nick Duncan
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39:34Welcome to Classical Essentials, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! Over the years, we've explored the core principles of classical Christian education, and one of the most overlooked yet essential elements is beauty. In this final episode of our Classical Essentials series, we revisit a critical conversation about why beauty is not just decor…
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Classical Essentials: Classical? Liberal Arts? Humanities? Here's What You Need to Know with Dr. Chris Schlect
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45:52Welcome to Classical Essentials, a special Best of BaseCamp Live series! Over the years, we've had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this series, we're bringing back some of the most popular and essential episodes to help parents, educators, and school leaders better understand the core p…
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Classical Essentials: Why Your Christian Kids Should Read the Pagan Classics with Dr. Louis Markos
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33:41Welcome to another Classical Essentials, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! Over the years, we've had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this series, we're bringing back some of the most popular and essential episodes to help parents, educators, and school leaders better understand th…
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Classical Essentials: Are We Aiming Too Low? The True Goal of Education with Dr. David Diener
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52:57Welcome to Classical Essentials, a special Best of Basecamp Live series! Over the years, we've had incredible conversations unpacking the foundational ideas of classical Christian education. In this series, we're bringing back some of the most popular and essential episodes to help parents, educators, and school leaders better understand the core p…
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Australia’s Rapid Embrace of Classical Education and What It Means for You with Sarah Flynn
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59:29Classical Christian education is making waves across the world, and Australia is no exception. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Sarah Flynn, a mother of five and a scholar of human flourishing, shares her eye-opening journey into classical education—first as a skeptic, then as a passionate advocate. From questioning modern education’s limitations …
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Are we raising resilient, capable kids—or fragile, anxious ones? In this eye-opening episode, Keith McCurdy joins BaseCamp Live to expose the cultural shifts that have led to skyrocketing anxiety and emotional fragility in children. He explains why modern parenting has drifted from raising kids of character to chasing happiness and success, and how…
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Simple Change Strengthens Family- School Connection
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40:54In this inspiring episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens sits down with Dr. Susan Crosier, head of school at Grace Preparatory Academy and a doctoral expert in parent engagement. Together, they unpack the vital connection between home and school, offering practical advice to help parents and educators align their efforts for the success of today’s …
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Why Every Child Needs the Power of a Blessing with John Trent
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42:09How can parents cultivate resilience and lasting joy in their children in today’s challenging world? In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Dr. John Trent, co-author of The Blessing, shares practical, faith-based tools to strengthen family bonds. Dr. Trent dives into the timeless principles of attachment, affirmation, and genuine commitment, offering ac…
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Raising Financially Wise Kids: Biblical Insights for Parents with John Thornton
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38:06Money—it’s everywhere, yet rarely talked about in depth, especially from a biblical perspective. Did you know that nearly half of Jesus’ parables address money? In this powerful episode, Dr. John Thornton, CPA and author of Jesus’ Terrible Financial Advice, joins Davies Owens to explore how we can guide our children to become wise stewards, intenti…
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Are You Sabotaging Your Parenting? Embracing the Unexpected with Scott Barron
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43:06Parenting and educating in a constantly changing world can feel overwhelming. In this insightful episode, Scott Barron, founder of School Growth and Educators Fellowship, shares his wisdom on navigating the challenges of raising and teaching children in what he calls an "uber-dynamic transient state." Scott unpacks how to embrace change with humili…
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Why Most Kids Can't Spot Propaganda (and what you can do) with Dr. Eliot Grasso
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43:47How can we equip the next generation to cut through the noise and think critically in a world saturated with misinformation? Dr. Eliot Grasso, Vice President of Gutenberg College, joins BaseCamp Live to tackle the challenge of "particles of propaganda" and how they shape our lives. Drawing on Jacques Ellul's timeless insights, Dr. Grasso unpacks pr…
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Stop Searching for Advice: Keith McCurdy’s Simple Truths That Actually Work
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40:29Parenting in today’s world is harder than ever, with countless voices offering advice that often feels confusing or contradictory. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Keith McCurdy, a trusted counselor and expert with over 30 years of experience, dives into the challenge of finding trustworthy, biblical parenting wisdom. Keith unpacks why parents fee…
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The Secret to a Thriving Home Life in a Busy World with Charity Gibson
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43:46Balancing the demands of work, family, and faith can leave parents feeling stretched thin and overwhelmed. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Charity Gibson, author of The Working Homemaker, shares practical wisdom for Christian parents who desire a thriving home life, no matter how busy their days may be. From cultivating deep, lasting relationship…
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Boundaries, Bravery, and Belovedness, with Noah Brink
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45:23How can we create spaces where children feel secure, valued, and empowered to thrive? In this episode, Davies Owens is joined by Dr. Noah Brink to explore the transformative power of belonging in the lives of children. Together, they unpack three essential pillars—boundaries, bravery, and belovedness—that help foster meaningful connections at home …
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Raising Sturdy Girls: Building Resilience with Keith McCurdy
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53:32In this episode of Base Camp Live, Keith McCurdy shares insights on raising resilient and grounded young women in a culture filled with conflicting messages and challenges. Joined by host Davies Owens and his daughter Hannah, they discuss practical strategies for fostering emotional strength, identity, and capability in daughters, emphasizing the r…
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Ensuring Excellence in Education, with Brian Polk
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38:42In this episode of Base Camp Live, host Davies Owens welcomes Dr. Brian Polk, a seasoned classical educator and director at the College of the Ozarks, to discuss the vital topic of training and certifying teachers and schools in the classical Christian education movement. Together, they explore how schools can ensure both academic rigor and faith f…
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