Episode 111: Jason Baxter: C.S. Lewis, the Medieval Mind, Christian Mystics, and Classical Education

Jason M. Baxter is a college professor, speaker, and author of five books, including The Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis and A Beginner's Guide to Dante's "Comedy". He currently teaches Great Books at Notre Dame and is a curricular consultant for St. Thomas More Academy in South Bend, Indiana.
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[@playswithbricks]

I went back to this, as I’m in the middle of his book right now. The ending of the podcast was indeed particularly powerful. I am inspired to try to get my students to use stories we read in a conversation, like he did with his children-as a way of showing mastery of the texts. Also, would love to see you do a CS Lewis school in Ireland. Apparently there are Chesterton schools in America. And thanks again to your guest for his book! I highlighted a bunch today, that I could use in the classroom, most notably the map vs the landscape idea under “the purpose of literature” section. - Jeff

[@PaulVanderKlay]

Oh! Very excited about this. Thanks for doing this Mark.

[@MoreChrist]

Thank you, really, Paul. I took a dive after watching some of your videos about him. 🙏

[@lisachelton4599]

Beautiful convo. Romance is definitely missing in modernity.

[@yankeegonesouth4973]

Looking forward to this interview, Marcas. You seem to find the most interesting guests.

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Oh, I am VERY excited about this. Dr. Baxter is a favourite!

[@MoreChrist]

Fantastic, Autumn. I hope you enjoy! He could be a good fit for an in-person gathering, next year. :)

[@donaldcatton4028]

The frequent posting of books,relevant books, in the frame is genius…..

[@thesecondlawandthetowerhou6026]

33:00. …beauty moments….Wow!

[@palmtree9815]

Where in Arkansas is he from?