In this episode, 2024 Paideia Academy alumnus Eric McIlrath discusses his eventful journey through Paideia Academy, from scoffer/grumbler to joyful leader.

We invite you to hear how his mindset shifted for the better over time and how his love for classical education, the Great Books, and God's Word even caused him to start up an Omnibus club with his University of Tennessee friends -- most of whom are engineering students!

In this episode, Upper School Humanities/Worship/Technical Theatre Instructor (as well as Dean of Apostles' Hall) Elijah Tafao shares the value of theologically rich worship and the merit of reading modern literature alongside Scripture as we examine the human condition.

We invite you to hear his thoughts on why singing theology can help Christians in a way that hearing theology taught or reading theology cannot; furthermore, you will hear how the modern Omnibus books shed light on what happens when people lose a Christian understanding of reality.

In this episode, Upper School Humanities and Latin Instructor (as well as Dean of Augsburg Hall) Lydia Zinn shares the significance of medieval study and theological retrieval in the classical Christian classroom.

We invite you to hear her thoughts on the benefits of integrating the subjects into a unified whole, the necessity of studying primary sources, and the overall delight that medieval study can bring.

In this episode, Paideia "Granddad" John Sadler (known by most as a substitute teacher) discusses his prayers before the school existed, his substitute teaching efforts over the years, and his passion for encouraging alumni to give back to the school.

We invite you to hear his thoughts on what Paideia Academy has meant to him as a grandparent, a substitute teacher, and someone who is passionate about classical Christian education in general.

In this episode, Science Teachers Brittany Tuten and Hallie Zigament (whose collective teaching scope spans from 4th Graders to Seniors) discuss the significance of robust, quality science instruction within a proper classical Christian education.

We invite you to hear their thoughts on what classical Christian schools miss when they neglect to teach science richly, why science/reason and faith are complementary rather than incompatible, and how Christian theists practice science differently than secular scientists. Stay tuned to also hear some of their favorite memories and the one thing they hope their students remember from their teaching once they've moved onto the next sequence of their lives.

In this episode, Athletic Director Kristin Monge shares the vision for the "paideia" of athletics as we seek to rightly view the realm of athletics from a Biblical lens.

We invite you to hear her talk about the value of athletics in classical Christian education, how our school prioritizes athletics differently than others, the virtues athletics can build, and some of the best Paideia athletics memories and accomplishments in recent years.

In this episode, Paideia founders and current board members Randy Sadler and Charles Clapp share stories of Paideia Academy's beginnings and the way the Lord has sustained the school over 20+ years.

We invite you to hear their thoughts on the early challenges of starting the school, the joys of seeing thriving graduates walk across the stage for the first time (and in the following years), and the "non-negotiables" that Paideia has kept the same for all its existence.

In this episode, Director of Development and Fundraising Nick Duncan shares his passion for Classical Christian education in America, along with some exciting updates about the Knox Hall Fundraiser.

We invite you to hear his thoughts why Classical Christian education should matter for Americans specifically and which true, good, and beautiful things our nation should learn to love again. He also provides some sneak peeks for the Knox Hall event, such as a few auction items people should get excited for.