Classical Education

Education as a Lifetime Pursuit of Virtue with Dr. Keith Buhler

February 12, 2026·1h 1m
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About the GuestDr. Keith Buhler is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and teacher. He co-founded the Saint Andrew Academy in Riverside CA, where he serves at Director of Advancement. When he is not teaching Great Books at Azusa Pacific University Honors College, he coaches other start-ups and serves in the west coast Alcuin Fellowship.  His writings include Into the Light (a chapter on education); Virtue and Wisdom as Natural Ends (philosophy); and Sola Scriptura: A Dialogue (theology). He attends St Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, with his wife Elizabeth and their four children.  Show NotesOrthodox Christian educator, Dr. Keith Buhler joins Adrienne to discuss his chapter in the new anthology compiled by David V. Hicks (author of Norms & Nobility). Some topics covered include:Education is a life, not just a pursuit of academicsThe role of the teacher as a role model and mentor in virtueOrthodox traditionsGrowing children in good habits in the classroomEducation is a lifelong pursuit that does not end upon graduationResources and People MentionedInto The Light: Classical Education and Orthodox Christianity, compiled by David V. Hicks and Anthony Gilbert The Republic by PlatoA Dish of Orts, Essays by George MacDonald (The Fantastic Imagination Essay)Sir Gibbie, George MacDonaldG.K. Chestertonpoems by C.S. LewisThe Awakening of Miss PrimNorms and Nobility by David HicksTen Traits of a Good Teacher by Chris PerrinC. S. Lewis PoetryKevin Clark and Ravi Jain The Liberal Arts TraditionPeter KreeftPoem on Oxford by C. S. LewisAfter Prayer by Malcom Guite (A Kind of Tune Poem)George HerbertSir Gibbie by George MacDonaldAristotlePodcast Episode on Nature Journaling with John Muir LawsPodcast Episode on Norms & Nobility with David V. Hicks_____________________________________This podcast is produced by Beautiful Teaching, LLC.Support this podcast: ★ Support this podcast ★ _________________________________________________________Credits:Sound Engineer: Andrew HelselLogo Art: Anastasiya CFMusic: Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins in B flat major, RV529 : Lana Trotovsek, violin Sreten Krstic, violin with Chamber Orchestra of Slovenian Philharmonic © 2026 Beautiful Teaching LLC. All Rights Reserved

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