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In the Trenches

Joshua Gibbs
Classical Education
Classical Christian Education
Teacher Education
Student Engagement
Christianity
Commencement Addresses
Personal Development
High School Experience
Senior Thesis
Academic Advising
Clichés
Writing
Persuasion
Graduation
Education
Literature
Public School
Topic Selection
Student Empowerment
Writing Instruction

In the Trenches is The Classical Teaching Institute's pedagogy podcast for educators and parents who prefer experience and common sense to theory.

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As Hemingway once said, "It is awfully easy to be hard-boiled about everything in the daytime, but at night it is another thing.”

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Recent Guests

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Mandi Gerth
Author of Thoroughness and Charm
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Nathan Dowd
Humanities teacher and former youth minister
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Episode: Youth Ministry
Joel Chandler
Eighth grade algebra and logic teacher, former youth pastor
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Host

Joshua Gibbs
Host of In the Trenches, The Classical Teaching Institute

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Always worth my time!

    Loved Proverbial, and am enjoying this newest podcast by Joshua Gibbs. Always thought provoking and something I look forward to each week!

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    annoe654
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests and topics frequently feel timely and relevant to contemporary classroom challenges, with a focus on virtue and meaningful dialogue.
The host provides clear, experience-based guidance that blends literature and classroom strategy with real-world applications.
Always worth my time: listeners appreciate thoughtful, practical discussions on education and parenting.

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#250
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#37
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Talking With Mandi Gerth
Q: What is the significance of shared experiences in building culture?
Shared experiences help bond students to each other and their teacher, creating a richer classroom culture.
Talking With Mandi Gerth
Q: How does the concept of wonder fit into classical education?
Wonder is important because it captures our interaction with the transcendent and our desire to understand the mysteries beyond ourselves.

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A pedagogy-focused show aimed at educators and engaged parents, with a strong emphasis on classical education, practical classroom strategies, and family life. Episodes frequently blend literary analysis, religious or philosophical ideas, and concrete actions—such as how to structure parent–teacher conferences, prioritize family time, and align schooling with enduring values. The host often frames education as a holistic enterprise, balancing intellectual formation with character and well-being, and features discussions that connect timeless literature, classroom practices, and daily parenting decisions to contemporary life. A notable characteristic is the integration of classical approaches with personal anecdotes and real-world examples, ... more

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In the Trenches launched 2 years ago and published 38 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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