In this special episode Andrew Kern sits down with Mandi Gerth, an upper school teacher, speaker, and author of the forthcoming book about classroom culture , Thoroughness and Charm.

Mandi and Andrew discuss what drew her to this topic, why she decided to write a book about classroom culture, how to evaluate classroom culture, how formative practices shape what students love, and the uses of liturgy, prayer, and read-aloud to build such a culture.

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In this episode, Andrew answers the question, "What is the Moral Imagination and how is it formed?"

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On this episode, Andrew answers the question, "What is the goal of teaching classic literature?"

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Developing Habits - Cosmos and Chaos

• Conforming to the Order

• Finding the Meaning

• Find Communion

• Seek Harmony

• Accept Reality

• Accept Mystery

• Freedom over Law

• Cultivate Virtue

• The Liberal Arts

• Teach Incarnationally

• Artifacts that Embody the Transcendent

• Grateful Worship

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• Cosmic and Post-Cosmic

• Stewardship and Order

• Common Callings

• Fragmented Glory

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• Beauty and Pain. Life and Death.

• Omaha Beach

• Ultimate Reality

• Cosmos and Chaos

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In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast Andrew continues his answer to the question, “What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?”

• Freedom
• Managing the Infinite
• Essential Elements
• Our Participation

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In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast Andrew answers the question, “What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?”

• Repentance

• Freedom

• Logos

• Radiance

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