Lost Tools Podcast

By: Veritas Christian Academy
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  • Lost Tools is presented by Veritas Christian Academy. Veritas is a private school with Classical Curriculums that are rooted in Christian Foundations and operate as a three-day University Model institution.

    This podcast is dedicated to exploring the foundations and praxis of Classical and Christian Education. It's main intention is to bridge an information gap existing in our current and potential families. Since Classical Education is something not wholly known by most, it is our desire to give our parents a robust understanding and insight into the "hows and whys" of our teaching methods. We feel it will be beneficial if our parents both know and support our methodologies. The podcast is led by two of our educators who are actually involved in the curriculum and day-to-day lectures. So, it is in fact a true behind the scenes look for our Veritas Community.
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Episodes
  • Episode 4 - Why Be An Orator? Part I

    Episode 4 - Why Be An Orator? Part I
    Oct 29 2024
    In this episode of The Lost Tools, Mr. Wes Mullins and Mr. Ryan Bianchet explore the practical benefits of pursuing oratorical training for your child. 'Why would I want my child to be an orator? Will this help them get into college? Will this assist them with finding a meaningful career? Will my child miss out on necessary academic training if they are trained as an orator?' We will address these questions and many more on this fourth episode of our "What is Classical Education?" series.

    Please let us know if you are enjoying the podcast by reaching out to the school, and feel free to suggest ideas for future episodes that you would like to hear discussed. Blessings to you!
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    33 mins
  • Episode 3 - What is an Orator? Part II - How to Speak Well

    Episode 3 - What is an Orator? Part II - How to Speak Well
    Oct 16 2024
    This is the final episode in the "What is an Orator" series.

    Today, Mr. Bianchet and Mr. Mullins are exploring what it means to speak well through the understanding of copiousness, using words fitly spoken, and mastering the trio of voice, countenance, and gestures.

    Even though it may seem obvious that we all need effective communication skills, many of us overlook the actual training required to speak well. This may cause us to dismiss a good rhetorician as being naturally gifted and that their eloquence is seemingly unattainable. Yet, with the proper training all of us can achieve the excellence of proper speech and words well spoken. Isaiah 50:4 says, "The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed." Here it indicates that there are proper and precise words spoken to us by God, and that we in-turn should offer to others, for encouragement, instruction, and restoration.

    Well spoken words are frequently found in the works of CS Lewis, GK Chesterton, JRR Tolkien, etc. to the point where we may exclaim, "I have always had that thought but didn't know how to express it." These masters spent their lives honing their craft to deliver these treasures that sustain us in the darkest of times. Their methods they used might be Medieval, but their results are equally relevant in today’s world. Just think, by honing these skills you too might be able to offer hope and instruction to others desperately trying to steer their ship clear of the crushing rocks ahead. It seems both a noble and worthy cause.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 2 - What is an Orator? Part I - How to Think Well

    Episode 2 - What is an Orator? Part I - How to Think Well
    Sep 30 2024
    One of the key components of Classical Education is mastery of language. In short, its focus is all about equipping students to be able to think and speak well. Mr. Bianchet reminds us that if one can master language then one can master thought. And if one can master those two then there's a shot they can become master of themselves, being able to set chaos into order wherever they may be.

    In the case of being able to think and speak, the ideal emerges of an Orator. Yes, this antiquated term from the ancient world comes raging back with vim and vigor...but what does that really mean? And how does it translate into the 21st Century world? Mr. Bianchet and Mr. Mullins will answer those questions and more in today's episode.
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    38 mins

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