An Examined Education
A podcast from The Cambridge School, a Christian Classical School in San Diego California, where we discuss an education worth pursuing. From Faculty and Administration to scholars across academia, we sit down with renowned names in the field of education to discuss both the classical and Christian principles that focus on formation, not simply information.
Religion & Spirituality
Education For Kids
Christianity
Education
K-12
Christian
Science
Religion
Kids & Family
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 67
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Rooted in the Past: How Livy’s Storytelling Shapes Virtue and Identity
In this episode of An Examined Education, we sit down with Cambridge School Latin teacher Donny McNair to explore the Roman historian Livy and the power of narrative in shaping a civilization’s moral…
00:19:18 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Rooted in Civic Virtue: How Classical Education Anchors a Flourishing Society
What holds a society together when factions clash and partisanship rises? In this episode, Kelsey Bonilla, history and government teacher at The Cambridge School, unpacks the deep connections between…
00:16:14 |
Thu 01 May 2025
Rooted in Community: Faith, Identity, and Flourishing in a Secular Age
In this episode of An Examined Education, host Jeff Yoder sits down with Patrick Claytor, a Bible and Latin teacher at The Cambridge School, to explore how faith and community shape personal identity…
00:25:58 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Rooted: Finding Stability in a Restless Age
An Examined Education, presented by The Cambridge School in San Diego, explores the foundations of classical Christian education and its vital role in today's world. In this episode, Jean Kim, founde…
00:18:51 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Enduring Ideas through Senior Thesis | DJ Goodwiler
In this podcast episode, DJ discusses the evolution of senior theses in classical schools. They explore how the tradition fosters critical thinking and reflection on enduring ideas, while adapting to…
00:26:58 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Reading Guide : Moby Dick
Doug is welcomed back on the podcast to give us a reading guide on America’s epic: Moby Dick. If you have yet to listen to the full episode on Moby Dick, make sure to go back and give it a listen!
00:05:45 |
Tue 09 Apr 2024
Decoding the Depths of Moby Dick
Join us as we welcome back Doug Jones, our Literature Chair, to delve into the depths of "Moby Dick" on this week’s episode. This enlightening discussion explores Melville's creative writing prowess …
00:35:43 |
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Reading Guide: Gilgamesh
Amanda Sansonetti gives us some interesting insight into Gilgamesh as well as a few helpful tips for first-time readers.
00:03:15 |
Thu 07 Mar 2024
The Humanity of Gilgamesh
Amanda Sansonetti, our 7th grade literature teacher joins us to discuss the significance of "The Epic of Gilgamesh" as the oldest surviving literary work and how it raises questions about the meaning…
00:20:29 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Alumni Answer Your Questions
A host of Alumni join us to answer questions from the community about their education at Cambridge, their college experience, and more. Our next episode will continue with our Great Books and Big Ide…
01:35:11 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
Reading Guide: Brave New World
In our concluding discussion on Modern American Literature, DJ returns one more time to explore the final reading guide, spotlighting Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. This guide serves as a valuable …
00:04:27 |
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Reading Guide: The Sound and The Fury
DJ returns with a new reading guide, this one focused on "The Sound and The Fury." It serves as an excellent resource to delve into before immersing yourself in this great book. If you haven't alread…
00:05:32 |
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Reading Guide: Great Gatsby
DJ gives us a few things to think about as we make our way through Great Gatsby. If you have yet to listen to DJ's conversation on Epistemic and Axiological Questions in Modern American Literature, b…
00:05:18 |
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Epistemic and Axiological Questions in Modern American Literature
DJ Goodwiler joins us on this week's episode to help us define what makes a great book and how some modern American literature can help us make sense of the world around us and our own interactions w…
00:26:50 |
Tue 23 Jan 2024
Great Books and Becoming Human
Doug Jones joins us to delve into the transformative influence of great books on shaping our identity through the way we teach and learn.
00:22:02 |
Wed 03 Jan 2024
Neuroscience of the Teenage Brain
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Melissa Gingrich as our guest, who will shed light on the fascinating field of neuroscience and its relevance to the developing brain. By delving into this subject, we a…
00:38:53 |
Tue 16 May 2023
Parent Partnership - The Secret to a Better Education
Russ Kapusinski joins us to talk about Parent Partnership and how parents and schools working in conjunction lead to a better education for children.
00:38:56 |
Wed 15 Feb 2023
Raising your child right - Better schools for the best kids
Colleen Dong joins us to discuss childhood development and why it is so important to find the right school for your child.
00:25:47 |
Tue 24 Jan 2023
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