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Davies Owens

BaseCamp LIVE will equip you, the parent, educator, or mentor to climb the biggest mountains as you seek to shape young people to become exceptionally prepared, compassionate, and thoughtful human beings. Our guests are thought leaders, culture watchers, and educational experts who are seeing the benefits of a classical Christian education to form students into adults who can think critically, believe with courage, and serve compassionately.

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  • 26 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 45 min
  • English

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  • #382
    May 12 · 43 min

    Raising an Anxious Generation to Live Sturdy with Keith McCurdy

    In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Keith McCurdy returns for another conversation in the Live Sturdy series, exploring why anxiety has become so common among students, parents, and families today. Davies and Keith discuss how overcommitment, perfectionism, and fear-based decision making can unintentionally fuel anxiety, while offering practical and hopeful ways schools and families can help children grow in resilience, wisdom, and courage. From navigating sports culture and academic pressure to u

  • #381
    May 5 · 43 min

    Gen Z Mental Health: Insights from the Barna Report with Stephanie Shackelford

    Gen Z is often described as the most anxious generation, but what if the deeper issue is something else entirely? In this episode, Davies Owens is joined by Dr. Stephanie Shackelford of the Barna Group to explore what their latest research reveals about Gen Z mental health. Together, they unpack the surprising root challenges facing today’s students and share six practical ways parents and schools can respond with clarity and purpose.

  • #380
    April 29 · 47 min

    Forming Attention in an Age of Distraction with Tami Peterson

    Forming attention in today’s distracted world is one of the greatest challenges facing families and schools. In this episode, Davies Owens and Tami Peterson explore how constant inputs shape our habits, affections, and ultimately who we become, and what it looks like to intentionally guide students back toward what truly matters.

  • #379
    April 20 · 41 min

    When Schools and Home Align with Sadie Elliott

    What happens when Christian schools and families truly work together? In this episode, Davies Owens talks with Sadie Elliott of the Herzog Foundation Institute about why education was never meant to be outsourced, how Christian schools are growing across the country, and why parent engagement is essential to raising children who know who they are in Christ.

  • #378
    April 14 · 41 min

    What is Education Actually For? with Ali Ghaffari

    What is education actually for? In this episode, Davies Owens talks with Ali Ghaffari about his remarkable journey from a difficult childhood to flying F-18s in the Navy, teaching leadership at the Naval Academy, founding Divine Mercy Academy, and now helping lead renewal in Catholic education. Together they explore why education must be about formation, not just information, and why strong leadership, parent partnership, and a clear vision are essential for the future of schools.

  • #377
    April 8 · 43 min

    Why Schools Need Charlotte Mason’s Wisdom with Patrick Egan

    Many parents and educators sense that something is missing in modern education. It is not just about information or job preparation. It is about forming the whole person. In this episode, Dr. Patrick Egan joins Davies Owens to explore how Charlotte Mason’s philosophy helps shape habits, affections, and a love for what is true, good, and beautiful.

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