The Rafiki Foundation

In this episode, Karen Elliott interviews Pastor Nate Walker about Gospel Education and why he believes education is an essential part of Christian discipleship. Drawing on his experience founding Trinity Classical School, Walker explains how churches can use classical Christian education to form students in Scripture, history, theology, the liberal arts, and a biblical vision of the world. Together, they explore why church-based schools can strengthen Christian families, serve their communities, and help cultivate the next generation of the Church. For more information about Rafiki and classical education, visit Classical Academic Press and Rafiki Foundation.

In this episode of The Rafiki Foundation Podcast, Karen Elliott interviews David and Michelle Graves. The Graves share how Rafiki’s Classical Christian Teachers College in Uganda is preparing a new generation of educators to teach with wisdom, creativity, and biblical conviction. Through daily Bible study, rich literature, thoughtful discussion, and integrated learning, students are discovering the joy of learning while gaining the skills to transform classrooms across Africa. Learn how teacher training, curriculum development, and church partnerships are helping lay the foundation for thousands of future classical Christian schools.For more information about Rafiki and classical education, visit Classical Academic Press and Rafiki Foundation.

In this episode of The Rafiki Foundation Podcast, Karen Elliott sits down with Shakiyla Solomon, Kelly Fore, and Erica Robertson to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of cultivating faculty for classical Christian education in cross-cultural settings. Drawing from more than 20 years of experience operating schools across 10 African nations, the conversation explores how educators can faithfully implement classical Christian education even when teachers have little exposure to classical pedagogy, limited theological training, and significant pressure from national exam systems. The panel highlights practical strategies that have helped Rafiki schools thrive, including daily Bible study, ongoing teacher in-service training, regular classroom observations, mentorship through head teachers, and the use of a scripted classical Christian curriculum. Throughout the discussion, the speakers emphasize that transformational education is not merely about passing exams, but about shaping students’ hearts, minds, and appetites toward the good, true, and beautiful. The episode ultimately serves as an encouragement to schools around the world seeking to implement classical Christian education in challenging or resource-limited environments.For more information about the ministry and educational work discussed in this episode, visit Classical Academic Press and Rafiki Foundation.

In this episode, Karen Elliott interviews Dr. Robert Littlejohn about his co-authored book Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents and explores why classical Christian education remains a proven model in an age of rapid cultural and technological change. Together, they contrast classical learning with progressive education, highlighting how it forms the mind, strengthens reading and reasoning, and cultivates lifelong wisdom. Drawing on insights from neuroscience, history, and Christian discipleship, this conversation offers parents a compelling vision for educating both the intellect and the soul.

In this episode, Karen Elliott interviews Veritas Scholars Academy teacher Corey Piper as he shares his experience leading students on a mission trip to the Rafiki Village in Kenya. Through classroom service, Rafiki Bible Studies, and friendships with African students and teachers, he witnessed how classical Christian education and daily Scripture study shape both minds and hearts. Corey reflects on the beauty of Rafiki’s model—combining discipleship, education, and community—and why he hopes more families will experience it firsthand. Educators and families interested in classical Christian education may also explore the curriculum, teacher training, and scholarly resources published by Classical Academic Press, which serve schools, homeschools, and classical programs around the world.