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The Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPrestonwood Christian Academy 2025-26 School ThemeGuest: Dr. Mike Goddard, Superintendent of Prestonwood Christian Academy System of Schools
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John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Parents, we would love for you to like, share, and subscribe to our weekly podcast available on most podcast platforms and as a video on YouTube. We love keeping you informed on what is happening at PCA and...
2025-08-1328 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastSAGE Dining - Meet the Folks Who Make the Food that Fuels the Plano Campus!Guests: Julie West and Vinny Tellini
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Straight from the research at Johns Hopkins Medicine, there is an essential connection between a person’s “gut health” and their “mental health.” So what you eat directly affects how you feel - your mood, energy levels, and emotional wellbeing. Which is why the Sage Dining program at PCA Plano Campus is so much more than just nutritious and delicious food, it’s fuel for our bodies so that we can do the work that...
2025-08-0617 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastCultural Influences: Powerful Conversation Sparked by Netflix "Adolescence" SeriesGuests: Gabe Boyd, Justin McAdams, and Eric Leininger
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Parents, this is our final week of the deeper dive into the issues raised by the popular Netflix series “Adolescence.” This week we discuss the power of various cultural influences, including social media, in the lives of our children and families. We will be taking a short break for the month of July and return with new episodes beginning in August - enjoy the rest of your summer!
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2025-06-2544 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastParenting: Powerful Conversation Sparked by Netflix "Adolescence" SeriesGuests: Gabe Boyd, Justin McAdams, and Eric Leininger
NOTICE: my mistake, this episode SHOULD HAVE been released as our FIRST in the series of three, but I released Masculinity first...and now the one on parenting - that was my mistake, please forgive me.
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Parents, this is our second week of the deeper dive into the issues raised by the popular Netflix series “Adolescence.” This week we discuss the topic of parenting, and for the final week we will...
2025-06-1845 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastMasculinity: Powerful Conversation Sparked by Netflix "Adolescence" SeriesGuests: Gabe Boyd, Justin McAdams, and Eric Leininger
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Parents, we are taking a deeper dive into the issues raised by the popular Netflix series “Adolescence.” This week we discuss the topic of masculinity, next week we will look at the issue of parenting, and for the final week we will discuss cultural influences including social media.
Huge shout-out to good friends Gabe Boyd and Justin McAdams from the PCA North campus as well as Eric L...
2025-06-1146 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastForged in Faith: Old Friends Reunited in New Roles at PCAGuests: Coach Vic Shealy, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Houn Hib, Head of School, Plano campus
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Like many young men, Houn Hib was greatly influenced by the faith and leadership of Coach Vic Shealy. Years later, God would reunite that relationship here at PCA as Coach Shealy is now moving into the newly created Chief of Staff position and his former quarterback turned wide receiver comes to PCA as the new Head of School for the Plano camp...
2025-06-0422 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastNatasha Crain: The Importance of Training Up a Child with a Biblical WorldviewGuest: Natasha Crain
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We are excited that Christian author and apologist Natasha Crain will be joining us for our 2025 Biblical Worldview Conference (BWC) September 28-30 - make sure you register today for this outstanding event! Natasha shares in this podcast about the importance of parents to be armed with the truth of God’s Word as they equip their students for the world around them. Check out Natasha’s website to learn more about her and her ministry...
2025-05-2831 minThe Journey: PCA Parent Podcast20 Years and 4 Kids through PCA: Personal Reflections on God's Goodness and ProvisionGuest: Dan Panetti, Director of Parent Engagement & Ministry, PCA Plano campus
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If you’ve heard my story, you know that my wife Tricia and I were huge public school advocates - Tricia was teaching in PISD and we wanted to be “salt and light” in the public school system. God had different plans for our family. Twenty-two years ago, I started volunteering at PCA helping out with the Student Leadership Institute (SLI) and then a couple years later, I s...
2025-05-2119 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastRuslan KD: A Life Transformed by the Gospel Looking to Transform Others with Truth and LoveGuest: Ruslan KD
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Born Ruslan Karaoglanov to Armenian parents in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ruslan was a child when he immigrated with his family to the United States in 19900 to escape religious persecution after an ethnic conflict broke out in the wake of tensions between the dissolving Soviet Union and the Azerbaijan government. Ruslan broke on the scene as a rapper and YouTube vlogger and now is popular with young people as a YouTube sensation apologist sharing his faith in C...
2025-05-1428 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastAn Overview of the Powerful and Unsettling Netflix Series "Adolscence"Guests: Gabe Boyd and Justin McAdams
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Important overview discussion about the Netflix series “Adolescence” that deals with the cultural issues of masculinity, parenting, violence, social media, pornography, education, and loneliness. We plan to dive deeper into each of these components for our summer series - so make sure that you come back to watch/listen to our future podcasts. Also, please like and share these episodes with friends and family who need to hear a Biblical perspective on these...
2025-05-0729 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastWhen "Bad Therapy" Replaces Godly Parenting (Week 2 of 2)Guest: Erin Williams, PCA US Counselor, Plano campus
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This is a continuation of our powerful discussion on the book Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up, which is the 2024 book from Abigail Shrier and came as a result of her revealing book a few years before that called Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters (2021) in which Shrier discovered how damaging and controlling public school counselors could be on this gender ideology. If you didn’t...
2025-04-3018 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastWhen "Bad Therapy" Replaces Godly Parenting (Week 1 of 2)Guest: Erin Williams, PCA US Counselor, Plano campus
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We had a powerful discussion on the book Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up, which is the 2024 book from Abigail Shrier and came as a result of her revealing book a few years before that called Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters (2021) in which Shrier discovered how damaging and controlling public school counselors could be on this gender ideology. The conversation with Erin Williams is spr...
2025-04-2424 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastGospel-Centered Conversations: Weaving the Word into the Things of the World
Guest: Alycia Wood, Apologetics, Inc.
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Loved chatting with Alycia Wood about life and how to navigate the current cultural chaos with the truth of God’s Word. Alycia reminded us that we can use just about anything - movies, music, etc. to engage in meaningful conversations about spiritual and eternal things. C.S. Lewis in The Weight of Glory wrote about how “[t]here are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal.”...
2025-04-1638 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe Mission and Heart Behind PCA’s Sponsor-A-LionGuest: Jan Jeffcoat, PCA LS Principal, Plano campus
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We had a great conversation with Jan Jeffcoat, PCA’s Lower School Principal, about her family’s journey to PCA and how God provided through the generosity of PCA families who financially supported PCA’s Sponsor-A-Lion program to help families afford Kingdom Education at PCA. As God called the Jeffcoats to PCA, countless families gave sacrificially which provided the necessary funds so their daughters Jennifer and Jillian could attend PCA. At th...
2025-04-0921 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastMinimester 2025: Witnessing the Handiwork of God!Guests: Eddie Jimenez (PCA Band Director, Plano campus), Eli Taylor (Class of ‘25, Plano campus), Tatum Samuels (Class of ‘25, Plano campus), Harper Glenn (Class of ‘27, North campus), David Madison (Class of ‘25, Plano campus), Shay Planas (Class of ‘26, Plano campus), Kaylee Smith (Class of ‘27, Plano campus)
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In this episode, we have an opportunity to hear PCA faculty and students share some amazing stories of God at work in and through their lives from local missions to locations around the world! Minimeste...
2025-04-0248 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastSky Ranch: A Powerful Ministry Partner Celebrating 70 Years of Serving Others!
Guest: Linda Paulk, President & CEO, Sky Ranch Christian camps
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What a great conversation with Linda Paulk, President & CEO of Sky Ranch Christian camps - we talked about everything - their summer overnight camps and day camps, their family camps, their leadership training programs, their parent/child weekend get-aways, and much, much more! With locations in TX, OK, and CO, Sky Ranch is a ministry force training kids and families with a Biblical worldview and doing it with...
2025-03-2635 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe ZIG at The Gaylord Texas - April 27th - Everything You Need to Know!Guest: Kenzie Venus, Director of Development Events and Annual Funds
For questions about the Zig, you can email Kenzie at KVenus@prestonwoodchristian.org
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Parents, this year “The ZIG” (the Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Awards Banquet) will be at The Gaylord Texas on Sunday evening, April 27th. This venue is different from the past few years, so we wanted to make sure that you knew everything about where/when/why so that you can make plans now to a...
2025-03-1913 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastUpdate on the Continuing Battle to Protect Critical Freedoms with ADF Attorney Ryan BangertGuest: Ryan Bangert, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Special Counsel to the President for Alliance Defending Freedom
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Updates on a few important Free Speech/Freedom of Religion cases:
Adam Smith-Connor, UK case dealing with an Army veteran who was arrested for a silent prayer offered outside an abortion facility. The charges are certainly absurd, but it does demonstrate the lengths to which the government can go and will go to protect abortion rights. Vice President J.D. V...
2025-03-1225 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastGraceBridge: A Ministry Partner Impacting Our Community...and the World for Christ!Guests: Carter Morris, President & CEO, and Drew Herndon, Distribution and Services Manager for GraceBridge
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It is a privilege to let you know about the incredible work of GraceBridge and The Master Cares, two organizations dedicated to the ministry of the Gospel by serving the needs of their communities - as they say on their website: two missions, one vision. Here in the North Texas area, you’ll see GraceBridge serve with food banks and resale stores as well as a...
2025-03-0534 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastAm I Not Enough?: Helping Our Children Counter the Hyper-Competitive Culture to Find Meaning and Purpose (Part 2 of 2)Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA US Counselor, Plano campus
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This is week two of a great conversation with Erin Williams about the book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. This book is a New York Times bestseller, but remember that it is written from the perspective of someone without a Biblical worldview. Wallace does raise some very profound and provocative questions that need to be a...
2025-02-2615 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastAm I Not Enough?: Helping Our Children Counter the Hyper-Competitive Culture to Find Meaning and Purpose (Part 1 of 2)Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA US Counselor, Plano campus
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Great conversation with Erin Williams about the book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. This book is a New York Times bestseller, but remember that it is written from the perspective of someone without a Biblical worldview. Wallace does raise some very profound and provocative questions that need to be answered, especially when the research says...
2025-02-1925 minThe Journey: PCA Parent Podcast2025 Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award Recipient: Dr. O.S. HawkinsGuest: Dr. O.S. Hawkins, PhD, Chancellor, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President Emeritus, GuideStone Financial Resources.
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To learn more about Dr. Hawkins, you can visit his website at OSHawkins.com
What an honor to sit down to record with Dr. O.S. Hawkins, the 2025 Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award recipient. Pastor and author of more than 50 books, Dr. Hawkins has been serving the Lord in a variety of capacities for years. The proceeds and r...
2025-02-1223 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastImportant Texas Legislative Update, February 2025Guest: The Honorable Matt Shaheen, Texas State Representative, District 66
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We had the opportunity to sit down and catch up with State Representative Matt Shaheen after he returned from the oral arguments at the Supreme Court on his bill (HB 1181) that requires age verification to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate material on the Internet. The case involves some complex issues including digital privacy rights, states’ rights, the protection of minors, and the regulation of online content. To learn more a...
2025-02-0524 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastSophomore Year: Which Path Will You Pursue?Guests: Sevyn Trogdon, Emerson Seal, and Elizabeth Teague, PCA sophomores at the Plano campus
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In this episode, we spend a little time talking about their journey toward wisdom during their sophomore year at PCA and the events and activities that help keep them on the right track! The girls talk about activities like Freedom Weekend, the Texas Stomp, Minimester, the Zig Ziglar Servant Award banquet, and their journey with their academics and athletics. The girls are also excit...
2025-01-2931 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe Next Generation of Leaders and LearnersGuest: Amanda Henderson, LS Counselor
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Enjoy this conversation with Amanda Henderson as we contemplate the future of learning and education. Mrs. Henderson is a favorite of students and faculty alike in the Lower School with her warmth and gentleness coupled with her stuffed animal puppets that provide a sense of security and humor. Mrs. Henderson is optimistic about the future of learning because she is confident that God is on His throne and in control - so no m...
2025-01-2238 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastIn the Know: Re-enrollment at PCA
Guest: Angie Gray, Chief Enrollment and Marketing Officer for PCA
Re-enrollment opens January 15th and goes through the 31st for existing PCA families in good standing. After that time, available spots will be made available to students and families not currently enrolled at PCA for the following year.
The small percentage increase in tuition is passed on to support the pay increase for PCA’s incredible faculty and staff as tuition accounts for around 70% of the entire PCA budget. Also, parents please take the time to fill out the re-en...
2025-01-1526 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastLoving Your Child AND Your Christian School: One Dad's POVGuests: Jason Spodnik, President and Head of School, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)
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Parents, here is some wisdom from a guy who has been in the private Christian education world for many years:
There is so much to learn, so don’t let pride get in the way as we look to steward the incredible gifts of our children for the greatest good of advancing the Kingdom!
Parenting by Paul David Tripp is a great...
2025-01-0814 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastChristmas Traditions: The Desire to Keep Christ in Christmas for Your FamilyGuests: Amy Petrof, Kristin Dysart, and Gabe Boyd
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We hope you enjoy this fun conversation with some PCA parents about their holiday traditions as they desire to keep Christ in the middle of Christmas!
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
2024-12-1825 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastExecutive Functioning: What You Need to Know to Help Your Student Grow!Guests: Dr. J’Aime Balogh, Jenitta Eskew, and Nena Graham
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Executive Functioning - are all of the cognitive skills necessary to regulate your thinking, feelings/emotions, and behaviors to reach a goal.
Executive Functioning skills are necessary for all of the other cognitive functions - these are the primary functions that make up what we call “executive functioning”:
Memory
Attention
Motor Skills
Verbalizing
Visualizing
Completing Learning Tasks
Executive functioning skills inclu...
2024-12-1141 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastGladiator II Review: The Power of a "Good Name"Guests: Stephen Bryant, Chris Housewright, Mike Thornberry
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First of all, just a reminder that Gladiator II is Rated R, which means that you’ll want to proceed with caution - a great place to learn more about why movies receive their ratings is either PluggedInOnline (from Focus on the Family) or MovieGuide.
Next, it is wise to look for “lessons” from every source to use as teachable moments with your children so that they are no...
2024-12-0432 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastWhat Do I Say When? Parent Book DiscussionGuests: Amy Petrof, Kristin Dysart, and Gabe Boyd
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Parents, you'll want to get this valuable resource that will equip you to have meaningful and age appropriate conversations with your children on a variety of important topics including human dignity, abortion, homosexuality, transgenderism, technology, and politics. Authors Andrew Walker and his wife Christian do a great job of presenting a brief, but very informative, overview on these issues then give you some general biblical principles that you can intr...
2024-11-2727 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPCA "Lifers" Reminisce about the Past as They Prepare for Their FutureGuests: Audrey Letcher, Chandler McGaha, Landon Murphy, and Campbell Panetti
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What makes PCA so special? Listen to four “lifers” (seniors who have been at PCA since Kindergarten, and before!) talk about their incredible years at PCA - from Kindergarten Circus to Boosterthon Fun Run, Let George Do It to HOCO and Minimester and AP classes! But PCA is more than just academics, it’s about relationships - with each other as brothers and sisters in Christ and with some really in...
2024-11-2041 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastWhat Our Feelings Are Trying to Tell Us: Learning More about the Language of EmotionsGuest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA Upper School Counselor, Plano campus
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Many of us were raised to ignore or stuff our emotions, but research today suggests that we learn how to better identify our emotions so that we can learn from them. We “name” them so that we can “tame” them - and not be prisoners of our own feelings.
In her book Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It, author Jenn...
2024-11-1328 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastElection 2024: What We Learned & Where We Go From HereGuests: Ron Kelley, Sharayah Colter, Audrey Sol Loyola, Scott Turner
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What were the top issues that voters identified as important as they went to the polls and what can we learn from those issues and the outcome of the election? Listen to this informative and fast-paced conversation with several informed friends about how we, as Christians, should be thinking about the days ahead now that the election is behind us.
Special shout out to Jare...
2024-11-0644 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastConversation with the Colters about a Biblical Perspective on Political IssuesGuests: Scott and Sharayah Colter, The Danbury Institute: A Coalition for Life and Liberty
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This is the second of a two-week conversation with Scott and Sharayah Colter, founders of The Danbury Institute. This week we examine several of the current cultural issues, many of which have become important political issues as well. The Bible gives clear and effective principles that can be used as a frame/matrix by which to properly understand and evaluate these current cultural issu...
2024-10-3020 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastConversation with the Colters about America's Godly HeritageGuests: Scott and Sharayah Colter, The Danbury Institute: A Coalition for Life and Liberty
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This will be a two-week conversation with Scott and Sharayah Colter, founders of The Danbury Institute. Week one will be a conversation about America’s Godly heritage - the influence of God’s Word on the Framers and the ideas that led to our Constitutional Republic. I asked Scott and Sharayah for additional resources that they would recommend for those wanting to take a deeper...
2024-10-2326 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastVOTE: An Opportunity to be a Part of the Solution with Scott TurnerGuest: Scott Turner, Associate Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, former NFL player
Reminder that early voting here in Texas begins October 21st and goes through November 1st and the General Election is Tuesday, November 5th.
Voting is a very important and special honor as citizens of this country - and as citizens of heaven we should engage in all aspects seeking first the Kingdom of God and to glorify Him in all that we say and do - which means that we must both carry ourselves in a way that is ci...
2024-10-1625 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastFrom Humble Beginnings with Scott TurnerGuest: Scott Turner, Associate Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, former NFL player
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Loved our time with Scott Turner learning how God used his early humble beginnings to teach him the value of hard work and serving others well. Enjoy this episode with Scott listening to him share how God orchestrated so many people, places, and things in his life to draw Scott closer and to deepen Scott’s faith journey.
And, the good news is...
2024-10-0926 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastReflections on the Past and Hope for the Future with Pastor Jack GrahamGuest: Pastor Jack Graham, Prestonwood Baptist Church
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Twenty-seven years ago, Prestonwood was approached about allowing a new private, Christian school to use the Prestonwood name. About three years after PCA was launched, the school was struggling financially and might not have survived if the church hadn’t stepped in to support and really adopt the school as their own!
Pastor Graham is also releasing a new book on November 5th called The Jesus Story...
2024-10-0225 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPerspectives from the 2024 Biblical Worldview Conference (BWC)Guests in order: Reid Thornberry (PCA North senior), Steve Lee (11th grade Bible and Apologetics teacher, Plano campus), Hayden Fox (PCA Plano junior), Fabian Chong (11th and 12th grade physics teacher, Plano campus), Noelle Brenning (11th grade, Plano campus), Audrey Sol Loyola (2015 alumni), Freddy Gattelaro (2019 alumni), and Parker Panetti (2019 alumni), Kristen Smith (PCA Plano senior), Nami Adenle (PCA Plano senior), Sam Hitchcock (Director of Spiritual Formation, Oklahoma Christian School), Madi Franquiz (MS Breakout Session), Noah Brierley (Mainstage and Breakout Speaker), Coleman Bales (PCA North senior), Tim Barnett (Mainstage Speaker)
If you’d like to watch thi...
2024-09-2519 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastBiblical Worldview Conference 2024 Speakers Allen Parr and Jordan SekulowGuests: Allen Parr, host of The Beat, and Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director for the American Center for Law and Justice
If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.
Allen Parr and Jordan Sekulow join nearly a dozen other outstanding speakers, authors, and apologists, at the 2024 Biblical Worldview Conference held at Prestonwood Baptist Church September 22-24. To register visit prestonwoodworldview.org and don’t forget that the parent code for $10 off your registration is PCAParent24.
To watch and listen to Allen Parr, visit hi...
2024-09-1825 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe History and Significance of PCA's Biblical Worldview ConferenceGuests: Dan Panetti, PCA Director of Parent Engagement & Ministry (interviewed by PCA sophomore Sevyn Trogdon)
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Parents, we are celebrating 20 years of Biblical worldview training and transformation with this year’s Biblical Worldview Conference! From humble beginnings, the BWC has grown into the world’s largest and leading Biblical worldview conference for students. In this episode you’ll learn more about how the conference began and some interesting behind-the-scenes stories. But more than just the history and significance of BWC, th...
2024-09-1122 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastFunding the Margin of Excellence for PCA - North Texas Giving Day 2024Guests: Megan Rogers, PCA Senior Director of Development & Stewardship, and Kenzie Venus, Director of Development Events
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North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) has begun! From now until September 19, you can give to the PCA Fund that helps provide that margin of excellence funding specific projects that make our school even better! Funds designated for the North Campus will be used for North Campus projects and funds designated for the Plano Campus will be used for Plano Campus projects. The...
2024-09-0421 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastRetreat: The Importance of Pulling Back to Move ForwardGuests: Maddie McDonald (PCA Plano senior), Kellen O’Brien (PCA Plano junior), Naomi Livings (PCA Plano sophomore), Madison Kirby-Birdwell (PCA Plano freshman), and Ryan Newsome, PCA Plano Spiritual Development Director
If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.
Both the North and Plano campuses took their US students on retreat to Sky Ranch this past week. We had the opportunity to sit down with students from the Plano campus at their retreat as well as with the new Director of Spiritual Development Ryan Newsome to record...
2024-08-2829 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe Forge - New Christian Movie about the Making of a ManGuests: Stephen Bryant (PCA dad, coach, SLi Director), Mike Thornberry (PCA North dad), Aaron Ulmer (PCA alumni, Class of 2007), Chris Housewright (PCA dad)
If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.
The Forge is the latest movie from the incredible Christian movie producers the Kendrick Brothers (Alex, Stephen, and Shannon), who brought Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, and War Room to the big screens. This new movie is about the process of making a man - and it’s a powerful story of prayer, forgiveness, redemp...
2024-08-2142 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastBe Strong and Courageous - PCA Theme for 2024-25Guest: Dr. Mike Goddard, PCA Superintendent
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This year’s theme comes out of the Book of Joshua, specifically Joshua 1:9, which reads:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
As Joshua was standing at the precipice of something new, exciting, and definitely nerve-racking, God reminded him to be strong and courageous...
2024-08-1426 minThe Journey: PCA Parent Podcast"Family Talk" about PCA's New Internet Enabled Device Policy (Part 2)Guests: Jillian Bryant, Plano US Dean of Students, and Erin Williams, Plano US Counselor
If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.
PCA’s New “Internet Enabled Device” Policy
Basically, PCA is going to be a “cell phone free” environment
Much of the rationale for this decision is encapsulated in the research presented in Jonathan Haidt’s latest book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental IllnessHaidt writes about four foundational harms from a phone-based childhood:Social deprivati...
2024-08-0721 minThe Journey: PCA Parent Podcast"Family Talk" about Dress Code and Modesty (Part 1)Guests: Jillian Bryant, Plano US Dean of Students, and Erin Williams, Plano US Counselor
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Dress code
Greater emphasis on enforcement and understanding
Modesty
Five Lies book by Rosaria Butterfield:A godly woman is a modest woman.
A modest woman does not bring attention to herself but instead gives glory to God.
In Modesty: More than a Change of Clothes, Martha Peace and Kent Keller define modesty as “an inner beauty of the heart m...
2024-07-3121 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastEverything You Need to Know about PCA's Sage Dining ExperienceGuests: Julie West, Senior Food Services Director, and Vinny Tellini, Executive Chef, with Sage Dining Services
If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.
Both Chef Julie West and Chef Vinny Tellini are “seasoned” veterans making the dining experience for PCA students something wonderful! Sage desires to be part of the PCA community - a meal is a chance to connect with others and Sage does a great job of making the food service at PCA special, unique, healthy, and delicious!
Sage takes...
2024-07-2420 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastValuable Resource Recommendations for Parents (Part 2 of 2)Guests: Anna May, Sharayah Colter, Marchelle Michel
If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.
Some Resource Recommendations for Parents:
Godly people! You need to get plugged into a solid, Christ-centered, Bible-teaching church and “LifeGroup” filled with individuals who are doing life looking to know God and make Him known - and do life together with them!
God’s Word! Before you dive into other outstanding resources, you need to dive into God’s Word - there is only one book that is living and active...
2024-07-1747 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastValuable Resource Recommendations for Parents (Part 1 of 2)Guests: Anna May, Sharayah Colter, Marchelle Michel
If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.
Parents, we are creating a RESOURCE PAGE to help direct you to outstanding resources - and I’d love to get your favorite resources listed on there as well. Please email me at dpanetti@prestonwoodchristian.org to share your favorite books, videos, CDs, podcasts, etc…stayed tuned for more information.
While we mentioned dozens of resources in this podcast, here are a few highlights:
The...
2024-07-1039 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastYour Life...Well Spent - Interview with author Russ CrossonGuest: Russ Crosson, chief mission officer and senior partner of Blue Trust (Ron Blue Institute), and author of Your Life…Well Spent: The Eternal Rewards of Investing Yourself and Your Money in Your Family
If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.
Russ - I manage my money to have more LIFE, not just more money!
Russ - you need to know the difference between PROSPERITY (wealth/money/material possessions) and POSTERITY (children/legacy/generations to come).
The Prin...
2024-07-0320 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastInside Out movie discussion (2 of 2)Guests: Jane Matthews, Julie Hildebrand, and Gabe Boyd
For video of this podcast, check out PCA’s YouTube page.
In this episode, we look at the latest Inside Out 2 movie which adds additional emotions to young Riley as she turns 13 and enters puberty. In addition to Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust, Riley now gets Anxiety, Envy, Ennui (Boredom in French), and Embarrassment.
As with the first Inside Out movie, this film is filled with excellent content for meaningful conversations with your children. The situations are powerful and t...
2024-06-2640 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastInside Out movie discussion (1 of 2)Guests: Jane Matthews, Julie Hildebrand, and Gabe Boyd
For video of this podcast, check out PCA’s YouTube page.
We started our discussion with the first Inside Out, which was released in 2015. This movie from Pixar looks at the various emotions that make up our personality - for the movie, they chose Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust.
From a parenting perspective, the movie is filled with excellent content for meaningful conversations with your children. The situations are powerful and the changes and challenges that Riley faces are mo...
2024-06-1943 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastRaising Spiritual Champions Book Discussion (3 of 3)Guests: Holly Hamilton, Sandy Leydig, and Joel Gordon
For video of this podcast, check out PCA’s YouTube page.
Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind, and Soul
By George Barna
Section ONE - The Importance of Children
Section TWO - The Four Principles of a Disciple
Section THREE - Families and Churches in Partnership
Section Three - Families and Churches in Partnership
Working together, parents and their faith community can be a dynamic...
2024-06-1244 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastRaising Spiritual Champions Book Discussion (2 of 3)Guests: Holly Hamilton, Sandy Leydig, and Joel Gordon
For video of this podcast, check out PCA’s YouTube page.
Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind, and Soul
By George Barna
Section ONE - The Importance of Children
Section TWO - The Four Principles of a Disciple
Section THREE - Families and Churches in Partnership
Section Two - The Four Practices of a Disciple
Making a life-defining commitment to be a disciple of Jesus
Acceptin...
2024-06-0537 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastRaising Spiritual Champions Book Discussion (1 of 3)Guests: Holly Hamilton, Sandy Leydig, and Joel Gordon
Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind, and Soul
By George Barna
Section ONE - The Importance of Children
Section TWO - The Four Principles of a Disciple
Section THREE - Families and Churches in Partnership
Section One - The Importance of Children
Chapter 1 - Making the Most of Your Life
Most young adults (54%) admit they often feel anxious, depressed, or unsafe
The Great Commitment is your p...
2024-05-2929 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe Importance of Worldview Training in Spiritual Formation
Guests: Len Munsil, President, and Dr. Jeffrey Green, VP of Academic Affairs and chief academic officer, at Arizona Christian University (ACU)
Transforming Culture with Truth
In Transforming Culture with Truth, Arizona Christian University President Len Munsil explains how the principles and values that built Western Civilization are under assault, and how a decaying and divided culture can be transformed through biblical truth. In this second edition, Munsil applies his incisive analysis to the most pressing cultural issues we face as a nation, and offers both hope and practical wisdom to the ne...
2024-05-2129 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastFPS - 25 Years Elevating PCA's Learning ExperienceGuests: Shannon Lichty, Trudy Reed, Jillian Bryant, PCA’s FPS State 1st and 2nd Place teams
Twenty-five years ago, Shannon Lichty brought the FPS program to PCA. Along with several others who have invested in making this program a resounding success, Shannon has invested her heart and energies into countless PCA students both in the classroom and through FPS. To learn more about PCA’s FPS program, check out this page on the PCA website. To learn more about FPS in general, check out: Future Problem Solving Program International
Special shout out to Ja...
2024-05-1549 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastAI: The Good, the Bad, and the Things Parents Need to KnowGuest: Giovanni Capriglione, Texas State Representative, District 98
Barna’s research has shown that nearly 3/4th (72%) of parents are worried about or concerned with AI’s impact on their children - but also that only 17% have actually taken steps to learn more about AI - so, basically parents are afraid and under-informed
One concern expressed about AI is the potential likelihood of decreased social connection, adding to the epidemic of loneliness and isolation this generation is already facing
AI is more complex than “if/then” commands - it is a system that can be trained...
2024-05-0829 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPOV: Three Freshman Students Appreciate Their PCA JourneyGuests: Emerson Seal, Elizabeth Teague, and Sevyn Trogdon (PCA Freshmen, Class of 2027)
Sevyn’s dad runs a discipleship ministry called Kingdom Focus Coaching.
The girls share their thoughts about some of the more memorable moments at PCA Lower School including: the Kindergarten Circus, sea animal project, transportation day, Invention Convention, Let George Do It, and the Boosterthon Fun Run! Their favorite part of school was definitely their teachers!
Things that their parents did to help them grow in their faith:
Going on ministry service projects and oppor...
2024-05-0139 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastTrain Up a Child in the Way They Should GoGuest: Kristin Dysart, M.Ed., MS and US Guidance Counselor, PCA North
PCA isn’t just a “college prep” educational institution - the Biblical worldview and academic rigor of PCA is designed to equip students for success in life, which includes college for those who desire to attend.
Kristin references a Christianity Today article that differentiates between the “price” of a college education and the “cost” - which dives into the cost of young people being indoctrinated in a worldview that is contrary to solid and orthodox Biblical teaching. In the article, Dr. Hen...
2024-04-2437 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastProtecting Texas Children from the Porn IndustryGuest: Matt Shaheen, Texas State Representative, District 66
State Representative Matt Shaheen led the efforts in the last legislative session to pass laws requiring age verification for access to “adult” [porn] websites (for more information, see House Bill 1181). The law requires that users verify that they are over 18 years old. A couple of months ago, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a challenge to the Texas age verification requirement. Responding to that decision, several porn sites have blocked all uses from Texas. Several other states are passing similar legislation in efforts to protect children from sexually explicit mate...
2024-04-1715 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastTents and Temples: How Should We Think about Our Bodies as Believers?Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA US Counselor
Erin recommends Jess Connolly’s book Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good as a good resource and launching point for conversations about body image, God’s design, God’s goodness in our lives, and our struggles to embrace God’s best for us when it conflicts with the world’s narrative
Another good resource for wrestling with body image issues from a biblical perspective includes the work and writings of Heather Creekmore made available on her website Compared to...
2024-04-1032 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe Chosen Conference: God's Heart, Our HandsGuests: Michael Perron, Minister over Life Recovery, and Tim Matthews, Minimester to Adults, at Prestonwood Baptist Church
Dr. Jack Graham - Don’t just curse the darkness; light a candle.
James 1:27 - Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
Prestonwood is hosting The Chosen Conference on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 8:30 am - 7:00 pm. Speakers at this conference include Sadie Robertson Huff, Korie Robertson, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Scott...
2024-04-0331 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastMinimester 2024 Highlights18 destinations (10 international, 8 domestic) plus local missions across two campuses sending thousands of students and faculty across the globe and right next door to share the Good News that Jesus Christ came, lived, died, and rose again and that there is life eternal by grace through faith in Him. Students serving as the hands and feet of Jesus, packing food for the needy, collecting items for the homeless, offering coffee and a smile just for the opportunity to tell one more person that Jesus loves them - Minimester 2024 is in the books and the stories of God’s goodness, His pr...
2024-03-2748 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastBonding with Your Teens Through BoundariesGuest: June Hunt
Bonding with Your Teens Through Boundaries by June Hunt. Discover a balanced, biblical way to set appropriate boundaries that will prepare your teen to live an independent, self-controlled, successful life. JUNE HUNT, one of the world's leading Christian counselors, shows you how. Using scores of tough real-life scenarios, June helps you learn to use boundaries--each linked to specific repercussions and rewards--to guide your teen through four critical areas of life: home, school, personal, and social. Each scenario is followed by concrete advice on what to do and what to say.Once you c...
2024-03-2044 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastA Personal Journey and Biblical Perspective on Gender & SexualityGuest: Hope Harris
Hope is a former “loud and proud” lesbian activist from Seattle who surrendered her life and sexuality to Christ about fifteen years ago. Her spiritual journey with Christ began when a friend asked Hope what she really wanted in life and when Hope responded with “peace,” her friend showed Hope the peace with God made possible by the work of Jesus Christ on the cross - see John 14:27.
The verse in Scripture that jumped off the page to Hope was found in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, which reads:
Or do...
2024-03-1355 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastAdvancing the Gospel through the Ministry of the Prestonwood Pregnancy CenterGuests: Leanne Jamison, Alana Campbell, Whitney Freeman, and Dalton McGaha
The work and ministry of the Prestonwood Pregnancy Center is vital and as important as ever, even after the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the recent Dobbs decision, saving the lives of the unborn and helping families in crisis is an incredible opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who are in need of love and care. But the pregnancy center needs YOU to help - to volunteer, to serve, to ministry, to give. Listen to this moving and powerful p...
2024-03-0642 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastScientific Evidence for a Young Universe and the April 8th Total EclipseGuest: Dr. Leo (Jake) Hebert III, Research Scientist, Institute for Creation Research (ICR)
April 8th will feature a total eclipse and Dallas, TX is in the path of totality. To learn more about the path of totality and what you need to do to prepare, visit NASA’s site here. You can also pay attention to our friends at Day 4 Astronomy.
You will need some special glasses to view the eclipse - lots of places are selling them, make sure they are NASA certified.
The solar system is rem...
2024-02-2830 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastScientific Evidences Support the Biblical Narrative for CreationGuest: Dr. Tim Clarey, Director of Research, Institute for Creation Research (ICR)
What’s new in the world of science - plate tectonics! The movement of the sea floor had a dramatic impact on the impact of the Flood - and the more recent discoveries give more evidence for a worldwide and catastrophic Flood. Dr. John Baumgardner has done some amazing research in this area - you can read more about this here.
Dr. Clarey’s research shows evidence for a “progressive” and worldwide flood as well as deposits of marine fossils in...
2024-02-2132 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPrimary Election 2024 Important InformationGuest: Ben Quine, Vice President of Christians Engaged
Christians Engaged is encouraging and equipping Christians to PRAY, VOTE, and ENGAGE the culture for Christ!
1 Timothy 2:2 - Paul calls for Christians to pray “for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”
The Primary Election date is Tuesday, March 5th - and Early Voting is from Feb. 20th to March 1st
The runoff for the primary election will be May 28th...
2024-02-1453 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Banquet 2024Guests: Megan Rogers, Senior Director of Development and Stewardship and Lauren Aulenbach, Director of Annual Funds
Check out the PCA Alumni podcast called LifeTalk
The Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award Banquet will be held at 6 pm on Sunday, April 21st at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX
The attire for the event is “western” - so put on the boots and jeans and come on out!
This year’s award recipient is John C. Maxwell, known for his Maxwell Leadership training a...
2024-02-0728 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastFreedom Weekend 2024Guests: Coleman Bales (North campus, junior), Trinity Elliot (North campus, senior), Katelyn Teague (Plano campus, senior), and Campbell Panetti (Plano campus, junior)
Freedom Weekend at Prestonwood is February 2-4, 7 at both the Prestonwood Plano and North campuses. To find out more about Freedom Weekend, MDWK (MidWeek) Bible studies, LifeGroups on Sunday, Lead Team, Beach Camp, Parent Resources, and other ways to connect with Prestonwood as a student or parent, check out www.prestonwoodstudents.org
Parents, there is also a parent training opportunity on Sunday morning, February 4th at the Plano campus wit...
2024-01-3128 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastEncouraging and Equipping Book for Every ParentGuests: Johnny Farr and Nick Bellamy
As we look to equip you as parents for meaningful and intentional spiritual training, pointing you to good resources and books is a practical way to prepare you to better train your children “in the fear and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). We will also look to address other media avenues, such as movies, to help equip you, the parents, for those quality conversations around the dinner table or on your drive to and from school.
Our first resource that we are reviewing and strongly recomm...
2024-01-2432 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPCA Preparation for College and LifeGuests: PCA Alumni Pateel Toranian (‘23), Isabelle Simpson (‘20), and Hunter Hall (‘20)
What a blessing it was to hear from Pateel Toranian (Class of 2023, currently at the University of Texas - Austin), Isabelle Simpson (Class of 2020, currently at Texas Tech University), and Hunter Hall (Class of 2020, currently at Texas A&M University) - they shared some practical wisdom with our US students at chapel and I was able to catch them before they returned to college to have their share about the impact that PCA has and is making in their lives and spiritual journeys.
Al...
2024-01-1740 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPCA Re-enrollment 2024 ConversationGuests: Angie Gray, Chief Enrollment and Marketing Officer for PCA, and Emery Petroff, PCA’s Ambassador Board member, Finance and Operations committee
PCA’s re-enrollment begins on January 15 and concludes on January 31 for existing PCA families. At that time, spots will be open for those looking to enroll their students in PCA for the next school year who are not currently enrolled at PCA. Re-enrollment is a vital component of maintaining the spirit and vibrancy of the PCA community and over the years more than 90% of families at PCA chose to re-enroll their students for the f...
2024-01-1025 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPCA North State Championship Six-Man Football TeamGuests: Coach Shawn Purcell, Tucker Richardson, Jackson McAdams, Reid Thornberry, and Mason Purcell
Tucker Richardson is a senior at PCA North and played linebacker and receiver. Tucker earned 1st team All-State honors as a receiver and 2nd team All-State honors as a linebacker.
Jackson McAdams is a senior at PCA North and played defensive line. Jackson earned 2nd team All-State honors for that position.
Reid Thornberry is a junior at PCA North and played tight end and defensive line. Reid earned 1st team All-State honors for both pos...
2023-12-1322 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastWisdom for the Ages and Stages of ParentingGuest: Karol Ladd
Known as “the Positive Lady,” Karol Ladd inspires men and women around the world with a message of lasting hope and Biblical truth. Karol is open, honest and real in both her speaking and her writing. Formerly a teacher, Karol is the best-selling author of over 35 books including The Power of a Positive Mom, Positive Leadership Principles for Women and her newest book, Becoming a Woman of the Word
Wisdom for parents with children in Lower School:
This can be one of the most difficult times in life - you a...
2023-12-0636 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPCA’s Emphasis on Worldview and Faith IntegrationGuest: Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, Dean of Spiritual Development at PCA and Associate Pastor of Apologetics & Cultural Engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church
To learn more about the impact of the Dobbs decision, check out this article from The Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission of the Southern Baptist Commission called “What Christians Should Know About Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.”
The Faith Integration Planner is part of the PCA faculty training initiative to train our instructional staff how to integrate their faith and God’s Word into their lessons plans from PreK-12th...
2023-11-2920 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastTraining and Modeling an Attitude of GratitudeGuests: Sherry Smith, Tricia Panetti, and Emery Petrof
Emery - research from the Mayo Clinic - expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental and physical benefits - studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood, and immunity in today’s world. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and disease. If a pill could do this, everybody would take it! Furthermore, a person can not feel both gratitude and anxiety at the same time.
Sherry - the most important factor in developing gratitude in my chil...
2023-11-2233 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThinking about the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict through a Biblical Worldview LensGuest: Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, Dean of Spiritual Development at PCA and Associate Pastor of Apologetics & Cultural Engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church
The Jewish people were chosen and given land by God. Not only is this land under dispute, but the very existence of the Jews is under attack today!
The Palestinian chant, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” is not simply a call to throw off unwanted oppression from the nation of Israel, but is a call for genocide - the elimination and extinction of the Jewish people...
2023-11-1523 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastWill Texas Support Parental Rights with School Choice Legislation?Guest: State Representative Matt Shaheen, Texas State House District 66
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called the Texas Legislature back into a special session where they are only allowed to address the issues that the governor has placed on their docket. One of those issues that the legislature has addressed is increasing border security along the Texas/Mexico border.
Legislation has been passed making it illegal to enter the US illegally - sounds strange, but it's a very important aspect so that individuals who enter the country illegally can be arrested without ha...
2023-11-0819 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPCA From a New Parent PerspectiveGuests: Matt and Lindsey McGuire and Drew and Carolyn Herndon, PCA North parents
Make sure you’re looking for our parent training resources - PCA isn’t just a great place for your students to grow spiritually, it’s an awesome opportunity for the entire family to grow spiritually as well.
Parent Perspective Panels - next scheduled events
Plano - Friday, November 3rd from 8:30-9:30 am in the Horner
North - Thursday, December 7th from 8:30-9:30 am in The Gathering
Special speaker for parents...
2023-11-0130 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastParenting an Anxious HeartGuest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA Upper School Counselor, Plano campus
APA defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes”.
Exists on a spectrum from everyday “good anxiety” to debilitating clinical anxiety
Anxiety that helps you get things done vs. anxiety that keeps you from doing things
Anxiety demands 2 things
Certainty: “I have to know whatʼs going to happen next…and I want to control it!”
Comfort: “I want to feel safe and comfortable…or else I want out!
2023-10-2535 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPCA Civility ClauseGuests: Kristan Williams (MS Principal Plano campus), Jillian Bryant (Assistant Athletic Director Plano campus), and Gabe Boyd (parent North campus)
NOTE: Clint Davis will be speaking to parents about all things relating to social media - Tuesday, Oct. 24th at the Plano campus and Monday, Nov. 13th at the North campus, both from 6:30-8:00 pm
How do we engage, as Christian parents, with PCA - from athletics to academics and all facets of the school…especially when we feel that there is an issue or concern that we wish to express and...
2023-10-1838 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastDeveloping a Love for Reading with ”Dr. Books”Guest: Dr. Daphney Harris, PCA North Librarian
The Texas Legislature recently passed a law that will hold book vendors accountable for the material that is being distributed in their books - if material is inappropriate for children, these vendors will not be allowed to sell their books to Texas public schools or libraries. This new law called the Removing Explicit and Adult Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act was signed into law by Texas governor Greg Abbott following this most recent legislative session.
PCA library on the Plano campus has recently finished an...
2023-10-1126 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe Christian Distinctives of Biblical ParentingGuests: Dr. Connor Bales, pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church, North campus
To watch Dr. Bales sermon in its entirety, please visit click here.
Psalm 127:3-5
Children are a heritage from the Lord - an inheritance, a gift from God!
Our children belong to God, we are to steward them well.
Children are not a burden, they are not our self-esteem.
Children are like arrows…how are arrows made, what are they designed to do:
Arrows have a purpose, so too should our children
Arrows get shaped, so too s...
2023-10-0423 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPCA Plano Girls Volleyball Team 2023Guests: Coach Ryan Mitchell, Jaden Livings, Mikala Young, Macaria Spears, and Gillian Pitts
Last year the PCA Plano girls volleyball team finished an incredible 40-1 and capped the season off with the 5th TAPPS State Championship for PCA girls volleyball - read more about last season and their amazing run here.
There are some amazing young ladies on this team, featured on this podcast are the following:
Jaden Livings, senior (committed to USC), pin hitter, outside, right side.
Mikala Young, senior (committed to TCU), outsider/right side hitter.
Macaria Spears, ju...
2023-09-2736 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPCA’s Biblical Worldview Conference 2023 - Prep for ParentsGuests: Dr. William Lane Craig and Lee Strobel
PCA’s Biblical Worldview Conference is scheduled for September 24-26 and has some outstanding speakers focused on the conference theme of “I Am” which examines the importance of the personhood and divinity of Jesus to our lives. Here is the schedule for the event held at Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W. Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
6:00 p.m. – Doors Open
6:30 p.m. – Welcome & Introductions
6:45 p.m. – Panel Discussion (Lee Strobel, Allie Beth Stuckey & Jeremiah Johnston)
8:15 p.m. – Dismissed
MONDAY, SE...
2023-09-2030 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe Generosity of the PCA Community - NTGD 2023Guests: Lauren Aulenbach, Director of Annual Funds, Megan Rogers, Director of Development Operations, and Alex Bellamy, Director of Alumni Relations
The donations made to PCA during NTGD go to the PCA Fund - and these gifts help PCA maintain that margin of excellence that PCA has secured and maintained for the past 26 years! NTGD is Thursday, September 21st - but you can give NOW - no need to wait until Sept. 21st.
The goal this year is to raise $500,000 across the PCA system, $60,000 at the North campus alone! Each campus has gr...
2023-09-1321 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastThe Value of Minimester to the PCA CommunityGuests: Dr. Chad Nichols, US Principal, Plano campus and Mr. Greg Wright, US Principal, North campus
You can also watch this episode on the PrestonwoodChristian YouTube channel.
PCA’s Minimester is an extension of the PCA classroom and enhances the mission of PCA giving students an opportunity to grow in their Biblical worldview by embracing Biblical truth, striving for academic excellence, and modeling Christlike leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ! The entire PCA community has been blessed in so many ways over the years because of the experiences that students and fa...
2023-09-0645 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastPlugging In So Your Family Can Shine Brightly for the Kingdom!Guests: Dr. Jason Snyder, Discipleship Pastor, and Jason Mick, NextGen Minister, Prestonwood Baptist Church
To watch this episode, check out the PrestonwoodChristian YouTube channel.
Why is going to church essential in the life of a disciple of Christ?
The church resources and equips Christ-followers to grow in their personal faith journeys
The church gives the opportunity for believers to serve and minister to the needs of the body of Christ - don’t rob someone of the blessing that God has given you!
The church gives us the opportunity to model for our children th...
2023-08-3040 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastCultivating Spiritual Fruit in the Lives of PCA StudentsGuests: Maria Bower, Director of Spiritual Development for PCA Plano and Josiah Isom, Director of Spiritual Development for PCA North
The Plano Spiritual Development Team is led by Maria Bower and includes Coach Stephen Bryant and Courtney Caldwell. The North Spiritual Development Team is led by Josiah Isom and Megan Gover was recently added to the team as well. The Spiritual Development teams are responsible for all things related to the spiritual training of PCA students including retreats, chapels, and some upcoming parent panels at both the North and Plano campuses be looking for more i...
2023-08-2329 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastLeadership Begins with the Heart!Guests: Dr. Shannon Cole and Dr. Clarence Williams
Just a quick celebration - this is our 100th episode of The Journey - thanks for listening and for all those who made this podcast possible!!! And, reminder that you can listen, subscribe and rate the podcast!
Dr. Cole is an individual who loves the Lord, loves learning…and loves life! While serving as Head of School for the PCA Plano campus, she will continue working with her curriculum team that serves as an umbrella for all learning at both campuses.
2023-08-1636 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastDr. Mike Goddard ”Be the Light” 2023-24 ThemeGuest: Dr. Mike Goddard, Superintendent, Prestonwood System of Schools
Be the Light
Matthew 5:14
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16
Dan’s new role at...
2023-08-0933 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastSAGE Dining with Chef ShaunGuest: Chef Shaun Vaughn, SAGE Dining
Learn more about SAGE Dining Services on their website - and make sure you download the Touch of SAGE app.
Chef Shaun has been serving the PCA community through SAGE Dining Services for the past 6 years - he and his team provide incredible meals, soups, salads, drinks, and desserts for our students and staff at the Plano campus and hopefully will be providing the same level of service and excellence at the North campus soon!
Please encourage your students to TRY the...
2023-08-0319 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastHold On to Your Kids (Episode 3 of 3)Guests: Katie McDonald, Julie Hildebrand, and Gabe Boyd
The book we all read is titled Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers written by Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D., and Gabor Mate, M.D. This is NOT a recommendation of this book, but an in-depth exploration of the concepts of “attachment” parenting that are raised and an exploration of the idea that youth need to be more connected to their parents than to their peers.
The “family dinner” is one of the strategies for building a meaningful...
2023-07-2628 minThe Journey: PCA Parent PodcastHold On to Your Kids (Episode 2 of 3)Guests: Katie McDonald, Julie Hildebrand, and Gabe Boyd
The book we all read is titled Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers written by Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D., and Gabor Mate, M.D. This is NOT a recommendation of this book, but an in-depth exploration of the concepts of “attachment” parenting that are raised and an exploration of the idea that youth need to be more connected to their parents than to their peers.
What are the dangers of a child being attached to peers more t...
2023-07-1924 min
Truth be Told with Mike & Kelly JohnsonEpisode 27: Training Students to Revere Truth (A Conversation with Dan Panetti, Esq., Worldview Director at Prestonwood Christian Academy)In this episode, Mike discusses the extraordinary cultural challenges that Christian kids face today with his longtime friend and former colleague, Dan Panetti. Dan, who is an attorney and Worldview Director at one of the leading Christian schools in America, Prestonwood Christian Academy, presents some important keys to preparing the hearts and minds of today's youth. They also discuss the upcoming Biblical Worldview Institute 2022, that will be held in Plano, Texas, on November 1-2, and is open to all students, parents and educators. SHOW NOTES: prestonwoodchristian.org MikeandKellyJohnson.com Co...
2022-10-0438 min