
Refining Rhetoric with CEO Robert Bortins. A podcast where faith, business, politics, and classical education meet. Join us as we use the Classical tools of rhetoric to seek truth in every arena of life.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 231 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianityBusiness | |||

The Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center — and it's a moment many Christian conservatives have been waiting years for. In this special episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with Wade Miller, Executi... more
What does it look like to build a family legacy that outlasts you by seven generations? In this episode of the Refining Rhetoric podcast, host Robert Bortins sits down with Bill High — CEO of Legacy Stone and co-author of The Legacy Life with Hobby L... more
What happens to your child's faith when they leave home for college? On this episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with Dr. Finny Kuruvilla — Harvard MD, MIT engineer, homeschool dad of nine, and founder of Sattler College — to ... more
What does it actually mean to abolish abortion — not just restrict it? In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with Classical Conversations graduate and Students for Abolition president Pate Anglin to discuss why a biblica... more
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I’m at 20 minutes, I love your show, but I have no idea what this young man is talking about.
I gave 5 stars because I can usually follow along (and I’m old and study the Bible!) but I dunno what happened hear.
Thank you Mr. Bortins for your wisdom, insight, and faithfulness. We love to listen :)
Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins, is always on point, delivering insightful discussions on important topics from a strong Christian perspective. The content is engaging, thought-provoking, and rooted in truth. Highly recommend for anyone looking to grow in wisdom and faith!
Robert is passionate, well spoken and speaks the truth!
I enjoy the variety of subjects as well as the positive and faith filled approach to the conversations. This has joined the list of my regular listens.
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The show centers on faith-driven discussions at the intersection of business, politics, and classical education. Across recent episodes, listeners hear about biblical worldview, homeschooling and Christian schooling, school choice debates, and the tensions between federal funding and educational integrity. The conversation often weaves in practical advice for parents and educators, with a recurring emphasis on culture-making through classical education, discernment in public policy, and faith-informed leadership. A notable strength is the consistent grounding in Christian principles paired with actionable takeaways for families, educators, and Christian business leaders interested in shaping culture with truth and rigor.
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Refining Rhetoric launched 4 years ago and published 231 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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Recent guests on Refining Rhetoric include:
1. Wade Miller
2. Bill High
3. Finny Kuruvilla
4. Pate Anglin
5. Bradley Thompson
6. Matt Hangen
7. Brandon Shriner
8. Ben Holloway
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