“It is probably safe to assume that every classical Christian school in the country sees itself as the rival of some better funded, more liberal Christian school across town.” Too Catholic: A Classical Odyssey is now available on the CiRCE website. This piece originally appeared in an issue of FORMA several years ago, but thisContinue reading “Too Catholic: A Classical Odyssey”
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Speaking Event Tomorrow
Tomorrow I will be speaking at the CiRCE regional conference in Sterling, Virginia. It’s not too late to sign up for Saturday’s block of lectures, if you would like. I will be giving a lecture which reflects on what I’ve learned about human nature from teaching short fiction workshops to high school students.
Talk To Me
“I don’t allow students to email me about anything which could be addressed in person. Students who don’t have the nerve to boldly ask adults for favors, opinions, or permission will be at a significant disadvantage when they enter their 20s. The only way to acquire such nerve is through practice.” -from “Do Not EmailContinue reading “Talk To Me”
How To Pick A Church When You Go Off To College
“Given the profound importance most Christians now place on community, Christian high school seniors cannot be blamed for thinking Christian friends will help them keep the faith when they go to college . ‘Building community’ and ‘being in community’ are nearly the whole point of the modern church, whose chief purpose is to facilitate smallContinue reading “How To Pick A Church When You Go Off To College”
My Ongoing Attempt To Become A Folk Hero
“How to improve your faculty development program: Step one: Scrap your faculty development program.” -from my latest for CiRCE, A Quick, Free Consulting Session On Your Faculty Development Program
If Your Son Quits Going To Church In College, You Owe Me $5000
“Gibbs: I’ve seen a lot of kids lose their faith at colleges like the one he’s trying to get into. Parent: What is it about Allister that makes you think that will happen to him? Gibbs: Honestly, it’s not him. It’s you. Anyone as certain as you are that things will be just fine simplyContinue reading “If Your Son Quits Going To Church In College, You Owe Me $5000”
Proverbial, Episode 103: Grace Kelly
“The proof is in the pudding” is a proverb which defies the no-experience, theory-heavy ethos of modernity. The latest episode of Proverbial is available now.
In Defense Of Skipping The Introduction
“Nine times out of ten, knowing “where the author is coming from” is simply leverage for dismissing all the stickiest, most confrontational claims the author makes. “Where the author is coming from” means that none of his claims about truth is objective or transcendent but materially connected with his experience. All of his assertions andContinue reading “In Defense Of Skipping The Introduction”
Proverbial, Episode 101: Fly As Fast You Can
The latest episode of Proverbial is devoted to one of the most melancholic, wistful sayings of all time.
Enough Is Enough: I Am Banning Water Bottles From The Classroom
“As with the fidget spinner fad, our “need” for water bottles has a tissue-like connection to “science.” I put that word in quotes, because the science behind our need to “stay hydrated” is even thinner and more tawdry than “the science” behind wearing two masks. Remember that one? Most of the people claiming it’s importantContinue reading “Enough Is Enough: I Am Banning Water Bottles From The Classroom”
There are still faint glimmers of civilization left in this barbaric slaughterhouse that was once known as humanity. 