Children of Issachar Podcast

Rich Cali , Headmaster at Geneva Classical Education in Lakeland Florida speaks with varied guests to examine where America is as a nation and what role God’s people are to play, while highlighting the importance of Christian education.

Episode #16: Geneva Dads 02/18/2025

Episode #16: Geneva Dads Having children and figuring out how to be a dad can be overwhelming, and sometimes terrifying, in our culture. Bringing a life into this world and shepherding a soul is such a big deal that many men today are choosing not to do it. Geneva exists to partner with parents in bringing children up in the educaiton of the Lord, and this episode focuses on being a dad. Headmaster Rich Cali talks to three Geneva dads who each have served on Geneva’s Board of Directors and have supported children through classical education. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/35340745

Episode #15 - Amy Hensarling 10/01/2024

Episode #15 - Amy Hensarling Amy Hensarling is the host of Watch This List, a podcast on YouTube, where she discusses and critiques movies with her guests. Headmaster Rich Cali discusses with her how to train in discerning film as a part of their education, the way Paul understood cultural refernces of Greek culture found in Acts 17. Warning: there are some technical difficulties in the recording, but please persevere. This is one of Rich's favorite podcast interviews. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/33281467

Children Of Issachar #14 - Martin Cothran 04/02/2024

Children Of Issachar #14 - Martin Cothran Children of Issachar #14 - Martin Cothran Martin Cothran with Memoria Press and Memoria College shares with headmaster Rich Cali how classical Christian education is like the ancient Israelites "plundering the Egyptian"s gold" during the Exodus. What was intended for ignoble purposes can be used, through the redeemer work of Christ, for Gospel and kingdom purposes. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/30645888

Children Of Issachar #13 - 2024 Buckfin Special 02/19/2024

Children Of Issachar #13 - 2024 Buckfin Special Children of Issachar #13 - 2024 Buckfin Special What is Geneva's annual event known as "Buckfin"? Headmaster Rich Cali talks to Admissions Director Laura McGinnis about this one-of-a-kind Florida Feast and fundraising auction. Listen and get the inside scoop from the person at Geneva with the longest tenure! For more info on Buckfin go to: /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/30015828

Children Of Issachar #12 - Karen Elliott/Rafiki Foundation & Kelly Fore/Rafiki Classical Academy 09/18/2023

Children Of Issachar #12 - Karen Elliott/Rafiki Foundation & Kelly Fore/Rafiki Classical Academy Children of Issachar #12 - Karen Elliott/Rafiki Foundation & Kelly Fore/Rafiki Classical Academy Karen Elliott, the Executive Director of the Rafiki Foundation which serves people in 11 African countries, discusses "What does Athens have to do with Abuja?" Or in other words, does classical Christian education have anything to offer non-Western people? If so, does CCE now need "diversity" in the cirriculum? Included in the conversation is Mr. Cali's friend and former colleague, Kelly Fore, the director of Rafiki Classical Academy in Eustis, Florida. To reach Kelly for more info on Rafiki email her at [email protected] /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/28067205

Children Of Issachar #11 - Dr. John Tweeddale 06/20/2023

Children Of Issachar #11 - Dr. John Tweeddale Children Of Issachar #11 - Dr. John Tweedale Vice President and Professor of Theology at Reformation Bible College in Sanford, Florida talks with headmaster Rich Cali about what it means to be human and a Christian, and how this connects with classical liberal arts education. To learn more about RBC go to /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/27205446

Children Of Issachar #10 - Feat. Shane Morris 12/14/2022

Children Of Issachar #10 - Feat. Shane Morris "What are children for? The mystery of Divine Imagers" Shane Morris, host of UPSTREAM Podcast with The Colson Center, gave this keynote address at the ACCS regional summit for administrators on November 3rd. Geneva recorded this speech in full, and, with his permission, are rebroadcasting it to you. To listen to more of Shane Morris' podcasts go to: /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/25329483

Children Of Issachar #9 - Rev. David McWilliams and Scott Robinson 10/27/2022

Children Of Issachar #9 - Rev. David McWilliams and Scott Robinson Children of Issachar #9 - Rev. David McWilliams and Scott Robinson When Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenburg over 500 years ago in order to initiate discussion about problems with the Church, he inadvertantly ignited the fire of the Protestant Reformation which restored Biblical teaching and changed the course of history. Headmaster and host, Rich Cali, discusses the cause and impact of the Protestant Reformation and its connection to Geneva Classical Academy with Rev, David McWilliams, pastor of Covenant PCA, and Scott Robinson, GCA's upper-school Bible teacher. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/24817335

Children Of Issachar #8 - Dawn Whitestone 08/29/2022

Children Of Issachar #8 - Dawn Whitestone What is the intersection of modern psychology and classical education? How does understanding developmental stages help in educating children at Geneva and beyond? Dawn Whitestone, counselor, executive coach, and ministry trainer, helps make the connection between R.A.R.E. Leadership and classical education. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/24195450

Children Of Issachar #7 - Nancy Pearcey 07/27/2022

Children Of Issachar #7 - Nancy Pearcey Children of Issachar #7 Author and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University, Professor Nancy Pearcey joins the podcast to discuss her book, , and it's importance in todays sexualized culture. They furthur discuss the transcendent aims of classical education: thruth, goodness, and beauty. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/23879403

Children Of Issachar #6 - Andrew Kern 06/30/2022

Children Of Issachar #6 - Andrew Kern Children of Issachar #6 Andrew Kern, founder, director, and president of CiRCE Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, challenges listening Christians to think deeply and contemplate Christian education as the path to living well. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/23590484

Children Of Issachar #5 - Dr. Louis Markos 05/27/2022

Children Of Issachar #5 - Dr. Louis Markos Children of Issachar #5 - Dr. Louis Markos Should Christians read pagan literature? Dr. Louis Markos discusses "the Myth became Fact" and how God uses the mythology and lore of different cultures down through time to communicate the transcendant ideals of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty which point to Him, even apart from the Bible. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/23249813

Children Of Issachar #4 - Caleb McDow 04/28/2022

Children Of Issachar #4 - Caleb McDow Is virtual learning an option for a true classical Christian education? Headmaster Rich Cali introduces Geneva's new Board Chairman Caleb McDow, and they discuss the "metaverse" in relation to the liberal arts. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/22941821

Children Of Issachar #3 - Dr. Stephen Nichols 03/28/2022

Children Of Issachar #3 - Dr. Stephen Nichols Reformation Bible College President, Dr. Stephen Nichols, talks about Biblical literacy, the liberal arts tradition, and their impact on the Church and Culture. For more info on RBC visit: /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/22593329

Children Of Issachar #2 - Dr. Benjamin Merkle 02/24/2022

Children Of Issachar #2 - Dr. Benjamin Merkle Children Of Issachar #2 Headmaster Rich Cali talks to Dr. Benjamin Merkle, the president of New Saint Andrews College, about what the purpose of education is and the classical tradition prepares students for life and service. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/22241237

Children Of Issachar #1 - Shane Morris 01/31/2022

Children Of Issachar #1 - Shane Morris Welcome to the innaugural episode of the Children Of Issachar podcast! This monthly broadcast aims to educate parents and listeners on Christian and Classical education and its impact on the culture at large. This episode's guest is Shane Morris, host of Upstream podcast and co-host of Breakpoint podcast. /episode/index/show/childrenofissachar/id/21964715

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