Summer Flashback: Building Virtue at Home and School with Dr. Timothy Dernlan

Summer Flashback: Virtue in Action with Tim Dernlan How do we move virtue from a vague school value to a transformative life habit? In this special Summer Flashback episode, we revisit one of our most impactful conversations with Dr. Tim Dernlan, joined by two of his high school students. Recorded five years ago but more relevant than ever, this episode explores how one classical Christian school brought virtue to life through intentional student formation—and yes, even lunchtime conversations at Five Guys. From Aristotle’s golden mean to Biblical foundations, this isn’t just a theoretical discussion. You’ll hear how weekly student groups, guided reflections, and peer accountability made virtue tangible, relational, and long-lasting. If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the gap between what students know and how they live, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen in and discover: Why character education isn’t enough without virtue formation How to define virtues—and their corresponding vices—with clarity Real stories from students on how these lessons shaped their friendships and faith Special Thanks to our partners who make BaseCamp Live possible: ZipCast Wilson Hill Academy Classic Learning Test Classical Academic Press Life Architects Coaching Light Phone