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Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins

Refining Rhetoric with CEO Robert Bortins. A podcast where faith, business, politics, and classical education meet. Join us as we use the Classical tools of rhetoric to seek truth in every arena of life.

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27:45

Easing The Technology Tension With Joey Odom

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/08/14

Is your smartphone separating you from your family? Robert welcomes Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, a company dedicated to helping families manage screen time and build healthier relationships with their smartphones. Joey shares personal stories, including a powerful moment when he missed his son’s first soccer goal because he was distracted by his phone. He discusses the negative impact of smartphone addiction on family life and how Aro provides a practical solution through its technology, which

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21:26

We're Back! And So Is Kamala Harris.

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/08/07

Is Kamala Harris a Marxist? In this episode, Robert and Chris return from a brief hiatus to discuss recent major events, including a presidential race shake-up, controversial Olympic moments, and the implications of a famous Kamala Harris quote. Will closes the episode with a crypto update. https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/what-can-be-unburdened-by-what-has-been/ Pride and Prejudice is a beloved classic novel. The footnotes include word definitions, pronunciations, and historical

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39:36

Is Christian Education A Biblical Commandment?

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/07/31

Are Christians too combative when they’re countercultural? Pastor Doug Wilson has much to say on the topic. He shares his journey of over 40 years in ministry and his influence on classical Christian education. Pastor Wilson also discusses the importance of stepping outside of culturally accepted discourse to bring about change. https://dougwils.com/ https://canonpress.com/ Pride and Prejudice is a beloved classic novel. The footnotes include word definitions, pronunciations, and historical

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33:30

Indoctrinating Our Children To Death

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/07/24

Is public school properly educating our children? Robert chats with Classical Conversations Senior Fellow, Alex Newman, CEO of Liberty Sentinel Media, discussing his new book, “Indoctrinating Our Children to Death.” They talk about the issues in public education, its impact on homeschool families, and the need to protect children from a corrupt system. https://libertysentinel.org/ The Secret Garden is a beloved classic novel. The footnotes include word definitions, pronunciations, and

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55:37

The Art Of Purpose

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/07/17

Can social media be used for good? In this episode, Robert chats with Dino, known as The Art of Purpose on X. Learn how he leveraged his skills to build an influential online presence, monetize his content, and help others do the same. Dino also discusses the importance of having a mission statement and how Christians can use social media to positively impact culture. https://x.com/creation247 https://creation247.gumroad.com/l/masterclass247 Pride and Prejudice is a beloved classic novel

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10:51

BONUS EPISODE: Should Homeschoolers Use AI?

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/07/12

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

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23:16

Turning Texas Blue

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/07/10

Will a stock exchange in Texas turn the state blue? Robert and Chris discuss BlackRock and Citadel Securities backing a new Texas Stock Exchange as an alternative to New York’s regulations. Plus, we revisit the GameStop saga and its market impact. Will closes the episode with a Classical Crypto segment. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-05/blackrock-citadel-back-upstart-texas-challenge-to-nyse-nasdaq

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08:08

BONUS EPISODE: Regulating The Homeschool Revolution

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/07/05

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

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36:04

Beauty, Wisdom, and Liberal Arts in the Bible with...

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/07/03

How does classical education affect higher education? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton, founder of the Scala Foundation and associate professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Clayton discusses the importance of beauty, liberal arts education, and worship in restoring American culture. https://margaritamooneyclayton.com/ https://scalafoundation.org/ The Secret Garden is a beloved classic novel. The footnotes include word definitions, pronunciations, and

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10:02

BONUS EPISODE - The Pros And Cons Of Homeschooling

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/06/28

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

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17:41

Children At Risk In Illinois, Donald Trump Guilty -...

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/06/26

What does Trump’s conviction mean for the election? Robert and Chris discuss the impact of Trump's guilty verdict on the election and the controversy over Illinois's hands-off approach to homeschooling. Will closes out the episode with exciting news about crypto. ProPublica article: https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-homeschool-education-regulations PBS Article: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/guilty-or-not-guilty-trump-verdict-wont-sway-most-voters-poll-shows New to the

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11:34

BONUS EPISODE - Part Two: 10 Reasons To Opt Out Of...

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/06/21

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

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35:20

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/06/19

Foster care needs the Church’s help. Tune in to hear from Joe Knittig about the innovative Care Portal platform, which connects local churches with families in need, offering practical support like mattresses and refrigerators to prevent children from entering the system. Robert and Joe also talk about the upcoming movie “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot”. https://www.careportal.org/ https://www.angel.com/movies/sound-of-hope-the-story-of-possum-trot New to the Copper Lodge Library

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07:33

BONUS EPISODE - 10 Reasons To Opt Out Of Public School

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/06/14

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

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42:28

How To Be A Christian In The Digital Space

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/06/12

Discover the intersection of classical education and cutting-edge technology. Join Robert as he talks with Lex Avellino, a Classical Conversations graduate, about his journey from homeschooling to creating 3D virtual worlds for Disney and Warner Brothers. Lex shares how his classical education fueled his passion for learning and innovation in digital design. https://www.threedivision.com/cc https://www.passage.io/ https://x.com/lexavellino At Classical Conversations®, we believe that

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08:47

BONUS EPISODE - How To Keep Children Motivated

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/06/07

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

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34:37

Reflections on the Past 100 Episodes

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/06/05

Celebrate with us as we hit a major milestone! Join Robert Bortins in the 100th episode of “Refining Rhetoric”! This special episode highlights ten impactful moments from our journey, offering inspiration and insights on faith, business, politics, and classical education. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! Learn more about Classical Conversations at the Museum of the Bible. Go to: http://museumofthebible.org/classical-conversations-at-museum-of-the-bible.

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07:02

BONUS EPISODE - Why You Don't Have To Know It All

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/05/31

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

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25:09

Louisiana and the Ten Commandments, Education Crisis,...

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/05/29

Should the Ten Commandments be displayed in schools? Robert Bortins tackles three pressing headlines in today’s episode: the growing crisis of confidence in higher education amid widespread student protests, the geopolitical impact of the sudden death of Iran’s president, and the controversial bill in Louisiana requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments. Will also closes out the episode with a Classical Crypto segment. The crisis of confidence in higher education will not end with the

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07:47

BONUS EPISODE: Dispelling Homeschool Myths

Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins ·

2024/05/24

In this bonus episode, Robert unpacks the latest homeschooling current events and more. Thanks for listening! For more information, check out https://sauga960am.ca/team/richard-syrett/.

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