Classical Dialogues

Another of the unsung heroes of the pre-Revolutionary era of the United States - Sir William Blackstone.  His ideas and work on the history of the laws of England inspired generations of American lawyers up through the mid-20th Century until activist judges entered the scene.  One of the generations he inspired wrote our Constitution.  

George Whitefield - a man who followed the Lord, preached His Gospel, and inspired those who would become our Founding Fathers.  Learn more about his inspirational story on our podcast.

Let us pause today and honor those who gave the last full measure of devotion.

Enjoy learning more about this great patriotic song, America the Beautiful - from an Opening Ceremony in April 2020.

A blast from the past of an Opening Ceremony from May 2020 where we talk about Abraham Lincoln and American exceptionalism.

The 2020-2021 school year was one of the most unique in most of our lifetimes.  How do we respond and how do we respond?  As parents take back more control of their children's education, it's critical to understand what's next for classical Christian education and what's next for government run schooling.  The differences couldn't be more clear.

Listen here for the words to our graduates from our Headmaster at Commencement, where we charge and encourage them to go in to the world and serve God, family, community, and country with the lessons and preparation given to them over their years at Oakdale Academy.

What does the term education mean?  What are we supposed to be doing in schools because of it?

Taking a cue from J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Two Towers", we ask the question 'What is worth fighting for?"

How should we understand the importance and the wonder of living in a land such as ours?  Consider one of the greatest speeches ever given - from 431 B.C. - Pericles' Funeral Oration.