Forging the American Mind: Classical Christian Education Audiobook
Forging the American Mind is David Goodwin’s year-by-year guide to classical Christian education from primary years through adolescence. This unabridged audiobook focuses on approaches to teaching and parenting, with a supplemental enhancement PDF stated to accompany the audiobook.
At a glance
- Presents a year-by-year educational roadmap spanning elementary, middle and high school, with a path towards adulthood.
- Discusses teaching subjects including language, Plato and Christian history, as well as balancing individuality and community.
- The listing describes it as a follow-up to Battle for the American Mind.
Reference price: £13.64
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Its structured K–12 scope may help parents and educators consider how classical Christian education could develop across successive school years.
- The audiobook listing identifies an unabridged version and names its narrator.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 14 hours and 49 minutes |
| Narrator | Mike Chamberlain |
| Language | English |
| Supplement | Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. |
| Author | David Goodwin |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Broadside Books |
| Publication date | 16 Jun. 2026 |
What to know before buying
- The description frames the guidance around classical Christian education and a biblical worldview, so it may not suit listeners seeking a secular or broadly neutral curriculum guide. The stated supplemental PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Parents considering a classical Christian approach to education across primary and secondary years.
- Educators looking for ideas on teaching subjects and guiding students through different age groups.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for an audio title without a Christian educational framework.
- Buyers who need a ready-made secular curriculum or confirmed details of the accompanying PDF’s contents.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forging the American Mind about?
David Goodwin presents principles and year-by-year guidance for classical Christian education, covering children from elementary school through high school and towards adulthood.
Who narrates the audiobook and how long is it?
The listing names Mike Chamberlain as narrator and gives a listening length of 14 hours and 49 minutes.
Does the audiobook include a PDF?
The listing says a supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook, but it does not describe the PDF’s contents.
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