Episodes

  • Bringing Classical Ed to Fargo - Guest Luke Robson
    Apr 1 2026

    Luke Robson, the youngest and most classical member of Capstone's founding team, shares his educational origin story, his Hillsdale experience, and the gift he hoped to give the students of Fargo by bringing classical education to North Dakota.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Why Theology Matters - Anthony Gannaio
    Mar 18 2026

    Theological philosopher and Capstone Classical Academy theology and Latin teacher, Anthony Gannaio, engages in a meandering conversation with Headmaster Paul Fisher about why theology matters, the power of beauty, a proper understanding of science, and what's good about postmodernity.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Standardized Testing and Classical Schools - Guest Jeremy Tate
    Mar 4 2026

    Jeremy Tate, Founder and CEO of The Classic Learning Test (CLT), examines the role of standardized testing in K-12 schools, why we should question the default ACT and SAT (College Board) regime, and how the Classic Learning Test answers the concerns of Christian and conservative Western parents, leaders, and educators who see misguided ideological agendas in the old guard of college entrance tests.

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    48 mins
  • The State of Classical Christian Education in America - Guest Eric Cook
    Feb 18 2026

    Eric Cook, President of the Society for Classical Learning and national leader in the classical renewal sweeping America, speaks with Capstone Classical Academy headmaster, Paul Q. Fisher, about the origins of the renewal of classical education in America, the work of the society, of which Capstone is a member school, and what makes Capstone unique in the movement.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Deep Hopes, FOCUS, and Fundraising as Personal Ministry - Guest Paul Wilburn
    Feb 4 2026

    Paul Wilburn, Senior Director of Philanthropy Engagement for Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) and Capstone father, discusses our deep hopes for our children in classical education, the history and mission of FOCUS, and approaching the necessity of fundraising as mission work and ministry.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The History of Ideas and the Library - Guest Courtney Young
    Jan 21 2026

    Courtney Young, Capstone librarian and alumna of Bethlehem College and Seminary, and Capstone Headmaster Paul Q. Fisher, explore the value of studying the history of ideas and how the classical school library supports the mission of a classical Christian school and is informed by the centrality of the development of ideas in the epic story of mankind.

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Hillsdale College's Role in Supporting Growth of K-12 Classical Education - Guest Dr. Katy O'Toole of Hillsdale K-12 Education
    Jan 7 2026

    Dr. Kathleen (Katy) O'Toole, Associate VP for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, speaks with Headmaster Paul Q. Fisher about classical education, the origin of the Hillsdale K-12 program, its role in developing excellence in classical schools nationally, and Capstone's ongoing relationship with Hillsdale.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Parents Are Responsible for Their Child's Education - Guest Rebekah Drahosh
    Dec 24 2025

    In this episode, homeschool mom and founder of Carmichael Classical Christian School in Jamestown, ND, discusses how reading a biography about Amy Carmichael, Christian missionary, inspired her to homeschool and then to start a classical Christian school. She explores in depth the mandate for Christian parents to take responsibility for their children's education.

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    1 hr and 23 mins