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Leigh Bortins, Robert Bortins Senior, and Robert Bortins Junior in the Classical Conversation warehouse surrounded by boxes
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Leigh Bortins and a Classical Conversations community tutor and students smiling at the camera
Leigh and Robert Bortins, Jr smiling at the camera

Devotion on John 13:1-17

It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted...

Devotion on John 12:21-36

 Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.23 And Jesus...

Devotion on John 12:20-26

Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.23 And Jesus answered...

Devotion on John 12:1-8

Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. 3 Mary therefore took a pound of...

Devotion on John 12:1-8

 Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. 3 Mary therefore took a pound of...

Devotion on John 11:17-43

Now when Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, 19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. 20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was...

Devotion on John 11:1-26

Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. 3 So the sisters sent to him, saying, “Lord, he whom you love...

Devotion on John 10:33-42

The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.” 34 Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said, you are gods’? 35 If he called them gods to whom the word...

Devotion on John 10:22-31

At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us...

Devotion on John 10:1-18

“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he...

CC Plus w/ Emma Bortins

My daughter in law Emma Bortins (formally Roberts) sharing her CC plus story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88cxOM6M3M8 

Bortins Construction

Leigh's son John owns Bortins Construction Contracting in Aberdeen, NC — custom home building and renovation. bortinsconstruction.com | Instagram

William Bortins at Southeastern University

Leigh's son William serves as Director of Donor Engagement at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. SEU partners with Classical Conversations on the CC+ dual enrollment program and a Master of Arts in Classical Studies. Visit Southeastern University

Everyday Educator Podcast

The longest-running podcast from Classical Conversations, co-hosted by Lisa Bailey and Emma Bortins. New episodes every Tuesday, covering classical tools of learning, encouragement, and practical tips for homeschool parents. Listen at everydayeducatorpodcast.com

2025 Travel Schedule

January - Sarasota, Florida February - Europe March - Nashville, TN April - Africa May - TBD June - Ontario, CA July - TBD August - TBD September - Dubai October - TBD November - TBD December - TBD

My Favorite Pinehurst Cafe

Agora, partly owned by my son Robert, exists to give families a place they feel at home to make real memories through real conversation over delicious food. https://www.agorabakery.com/values 15 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374

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