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Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#11 Where Are The Health Ministries In Our Churches?This has been on my mind for a bit and I decided to think out loud about it on this episode. We have ministries for a lot of things in our churches and parishes, but very few offer anything to minister to the health and wellbeing of parishioners. Jesus is clear: "Heal the sick" and "Did you care for me when I was sick?" And yet, we offer little to nothing in the way of even educating the faithful in how to take better care of themselves, and heal themselves of metabolic illnesses. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe this isn't...2025-08-1145 min
Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#10 Wednesday Word: Beware of the Prisoners of Doom!When people struggle with anxiety and depression, one thing to look out for are NEGATIVE inputs in our lives that only make it worse. This is especially true for children, and in my professional experience, young women. But it can be a problem for adults as well. Whether its the fear mongering 24/7 news, social media, or a family member or friend that "vents" all the time about everything. We love them, but they vomit toxic negativity on us constantly. THAT can become a real source of anxiety in our lives that can have physiological impacts. We feel it in...2025-08-0721 min
Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#9 Why We Need To Be IntentionalFirst, and foremost, apologies on this one that in the later third of the episode I succomed to the realities of recently coming down with covid. But here's the deal, I made a commitment to uploading and episode every Sunday and that means overcoming impediments, setbacks, and even, illnesses. When I started, I said I didn't plan to edit episodes. Well, I had to eat those words. I had to edit out some of the worst coughing fits on this one. Oof. Anyway, I hope this episode is helpful to those of you who will take the t...2025-08-041h 00
Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#8 The Four Legs of Health and WellbeingWhen I think about the totality of health and well-being I consider four factors: mindset/stress management/learning/mental health Consistent quality sleep Nutrition/Diet Intentional movement Thinking of these like legs of a chair or table, they need to be equal to be functional. When we are intentional about each of these facets of life, they can positively affect each other in a sort of virtuous cycle. As opposed to when each of them is suboptimal or very bad, they become a vicious cycle of physical and mental health. This could have be...2025-07-281h 15
Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#7 Wednesday Word - The Silent KillerHigh blood pressure is known as the silent killer for a reason. It's caused by serious underlying issues, but we usually can't feel them - hence the name. Bottomline, get an inexpensive blood pressure cuff/monitor off Amazon or froom Walmart or a drug store AND USE IT. Regularly! It could save your life, but it will also give you a simple, non-invasive home method of checking on the health of your body. 2025-07-2311 minPurpose and Perseverance Podcast#6 Heal the SickJesus sends out his disciples to "heal the sick." Given that 88% of Americans are metabolically sick - preventable and curable illness - why do we, the Church, say and do next to nothing to address this widespread epidemic? I have some thoughts. I should have made clear that I am aware that there is no single organization in the world that has done more to help the sick over time, on a global scale, than the Catholic Church. Still, we seem to ignore that Jesus and the Apostles were about taking care of the mind an...2025-07-2153 min
Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#5 Wednesday Word - Furious RantFrom time to time my senior class will hear one of my "furious rants" related to my observations of our world. So, since it's summer and I have no classes, I figured I could bring them to the podcast for a shorter midweek episode. If the sound is weird, it's because the screen on my laptop crashed, and I had to do this on a spare computer from school. Also, the thoughts I had written down were on my computer, so this was very much off the top of my head. Point of this episode is: be better. Do...2025-07-1721 min
Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#4 Persevering in Body, Mind, and SoulBefore I get too many episodes along, I wanted to talk more specifically about perseverance as it relates to body, mind, and soul. Specifically how incredibly challenging it can be to move from where we are to somewhere better. Discussed a lot in this one. I hope something in all of it is of some help to someone out there! Oh and here's the link to Ethan Suplee's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/ethansuplee/ And this is the link to the Rich Roll Podcast episode he was on: h...2025-07-141h 04
Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#3 Know and Understand Your Purpose“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 This week's episode is my rambling thoughts on purpose as an essential aspect of life. Personally, I think it is critical to know and understand our purpose as a "first thing," because then decision making in life, in almost every aspect of life, becomes much easier. It has become a mantra for me: Know and understand your purpose, be intentional about it, and persevere. Also, thank you for bearing with me as I figure out solo p...2025-07-0638 min
Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#2 Homily for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2025Homily for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062925-Mass.cfm2025-07-0211 min
Purpose and Perseverance Podcast#1 The Doorstep Mile"Dørstokkmila" (Norwegian) The “doorstep mile” is a metaphor for the idea that the hardest part of any journey is getting started. It refers to the internal resistance and mental hurdle that must be overcome just to take the first step. The larger idea of The Perseverance Project has been on my heart and mind for several years. So, this first episode of the Purpose and Perseverance Podcast is both my doorstep mile and the "Start With Why" as Simon Sinek would write. It's an attempt on my part, in some small way, to try and ful...2025-07-0219 min
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#44 Classical Education: What It Is and Isn't (Part 2)Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, Mr. Charles McCants, and Mr. Rob Kirkendall continue discussing the idea of "Classical Education," and our collective reflections on what it is and isn't from years of experience. Part two of a two part conversation. 2024-05-131h 00
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#43 Classical Education: What It Is and Isn't (Part 1)Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, Mr. Charles McCants, and Mr. Rob Kirkendall discuss the idea of "Classical Education," and our collective reflections on what it is and isn't from years of experience. Part one of a two part conversation. 2024-04-2446 min
Divine Mercy RadioDiving In With Deacons - Deacon Brad Watkins - St. Catherine'sSend us a textJoin Nicole Jungclas, of Divine Mercy Radio - Catholic 540AM, as she gets to know Deacon Brad Watkins from St. Catherine's in Wake Forest and Principal of St. Thomas More Academy. Show sponsored by Renaissance Funeral Home https://www.rhfr.comAll episodes can be located on our website https://www.catholic540.org/localprogramswww.divinemercyradio.org2024-04-0540 min
Divine Mercy RadioDiving In With Deacons - Deacon Brad WatkinsSend us a textJoin Nicole Jungclas, of Divine Mercy Radio - Catholic 540AM, as she gets to know Deacon Brad Watkins from St. Catherine's in Wake Forest and St. Thomas More Academy in Raleigh. Show sponsored by Renaissance Funeral Home https://www.rhfr.comAll episodes can be located on our website https://www.catholic540.org/localprogramswww.divinemercyradio.org2024-04-0540 min
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#42 Purpose and CareAfter a four month (unplanned) hiatus, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants dust off the podcast equipment and talk about Purpose and Care. 2024-03-2746 min
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#41 GratitudeAs we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving as a nation, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants discuss the virtue of gratitude. Short video with the voice of Br. David Steindl-Rast on gratefulness. 2023-11-2243 min
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#40 Five Attributes of Outstanding StudentsIn this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants try something a little different. Before recording we each listed what we believe are five attributes of outstanding students - those all around 95th percentile students we've had the pleausre of working with over our careers in education and formation. During the episode we share our attributes and why we think they're important. Book mentioned in the podcast- The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance.2023-11-0833 min
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#39 Mr. Bob Luddy, STMA Founder and ChairmanDeacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants are joined today by Mr. Bob Luddy, Founder and Chairman of STMA, for a conversation about culture, standards, and integrity among other points of discussion. We remain ever grateful for Mr. Luddy's vision, leadership, and tremendous generosity in support of our mission at STMA, as well as his ongoing efforts aimed at the restoration of culture and the education/formation of young people to the greater glory of God. 2023-11-0155 min
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#38 Self-DisciplineIn this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants discuss the topic of self-discipline as it relates to student outcomes. 2023-10-2539 min
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#37 Holy ObedienceIn this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants discuss the topic of Holy Obedience as it relates to our faith and lives, especially in connection to the young people we are working to form to the greater glory of God. 2023-09-1554 min
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#34 Girls On The EdgeIn this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants shift the discussion from Boys Adrift to the topic of girls and young women as related to Dr. Leonard Sax's book, Girls on the Edge: Why So Many Girls Are Anxious, Wired, and Obsessed - and What Parents Can Do. A main point of emphasis for this conversation is the high levels of "anxiety" we see every year in a small number of female students over the years. The students themselves were usually at a loss for the precise cause for their anxiety. Parents...2023-05-0759 minSt. Thomas More Academy Podcast#33 Boys Adrift (part 2)Apologies, for some reason the recording of this podcast cut off at the 33 minute mark, and we didn't realize it until later. In this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants continue discussing the topic of boys and young men that struggle (or more appropriately, don't) with positive engagement in life and arrested development. Over the years we've had more than a few conversations with parents about sons that seem to lack any and all motivation to work hard and apply themselves to tasks at hand. It's a difficult topic, because...2023-04-2734 minSt. Thomas More Academy Podcast#32 Boys Adrift (part 1)In this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants discuss the topic of boys and young men that struggle (or more appropriately, don't) with positive engagement in life and arrested development. Over the years we've had more than a few conversations with parents about sons that seem to lack any and all motivation to work hard and apply themselves to tasks at hand. It's a difficult topic, because there are no quick and easy solutions. After years of reading, watching, and listening to countless resources on the subject, we are really no closer...2022-11-1439 minSt. Thomas More Academy Podcast#31 Paying AttentionIn this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants discuss the topic of paying attention. The ability to pay attention is a critical life skill, but not unlike prayer it is one of those things we tell people (especially students) to do, without really explaining how they go about doing it. We share some thoughts on the subject and suggests listeners also download these podcasts on the subject as well: The Heights Forum podcast with Kevin Majeres: The Freedom to Form Bonds: Kevin Majeres on Mindfulness and Attention The Art of...2022-10-0434 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastDeacon (Soon to be Father) John De GuzmanDeacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants sit down for a conversation with STMA Alumnus Deacon John De Guzman ('14) about his time at the Academy, his studies at St. Charles Borromeo College Seminary, and Theological College Seminary at Catholic University of America. Deacon John also discussed his discernment and vocation to the priesthood, offering words of wisdom for others discerning a call to the Priesthood or Religious Life. Please pray for Deacon John and Deacon Erik Reyes as they prepare for their ordination to the Priesthood on Saturday, June 4th at 10:00am at Holy Name of...2022-05-201h 05St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#29 Gratitude for StudentsIn this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Charles McCants express gratitude for the wonderful students we get to build relationships with at STMA. 2022-04-1227 minSt. Thomas More Academy Podcast#28 Nihilism and ApathyIn this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Charles McCants discuss the parent suggested topic of nihilism. We ended up discussing both nihilism and apathy as they are closely related and often overlap. They are both topics worthy of much longer conversations, but we hope this relatively brief episode might provide some insights to the topic as we see it. Hopefully, this is helpful in thinking about our contemporary culture and the modern world our young people are growing up in. We also hope it might be of some small help for those w...2022-02-231h 04St. Thomas More Academy Podcast#27 Discerning TalentsIn this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, Charles McCants and Adriana Watkins discuss the discernment of gifts and talents. We have all been given unique gifts and talents by Our Lord and are expected to multiply them throughout our lives in who we are called to BE and what we are called to DO. But when we express this to young people it can sometimes be difficult for them to figure out on their own exactly what their talents (or attributes) are in order to multiply them. We hope this conversation mig...2022-02-0359 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastConversation With Alumnus: Andrew MisteleDeacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants sit down for a conversation with STMA Alumnus Andrew Mistele ('18) about his time at the Academy, his studies in Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University ('22), and where he's headed after graduation. 2021-11-301h 19
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastAccreditation: Is It Necessary?Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Charles McCants discuss accreditation and the fact that is neither necessary nor a guarantor of excellence in schools. It is commonly held that "Schools must be accredited." But who says, and what is accreditation? What does it do? What are its limitations? We've heard people say, "You can't get into to college if you go to a school that isn't accredited." And yet, STMA, which has never even sought accreditation, has a 100% college placement record over 20 years. Every graduate has successfully placed into four year colleges, including some of the...2021-11-0529 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastDeveloping a Work EthicDeacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, Charles McCants and Kelly Jackson discuss work ethic as it relates to being a student with good academic outcomes. As teachers and administrators an ongoing challenge is trying to understand why some otherwise very good students don't seem to get the grade outcomes the (or their parents) hope for at the end of term. But when we look closely at those students that earn top outcomes, we see a consistent attribute: a strong work ethic. In this episode, we discuss what that looks like with a fundamental understanding that l...2021-10-131h 02
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastLeadership Formation for ChildrenIn response to a parent request, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Charles McCants discuss leadership formation for children. Upon reflection, it seems that leadership really comes down to some very fundamental ideas: Authority, trust, and responsibility. Looking to Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, as the ultimate leader, we understand that his authority was not his own, it was given to him by his Father in Heaven, who loves and trusts him with the responsibility of the salvation of the world - and leading souls to it perpetually. From this we can understand that parents...2021-09-2950 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastHow We Handle Academic and Behavioral FormationDeacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Charles McCants discuss how STMA handles academic and behavioral formation conversations. Understanding that we should properly model relationships on the Holy Trinity, and by extension the family as a foundational human relationship, at STMA, academic and behavioral formation is not a bureaucratic or institutional process. We look to the faithful and functional family as the model for how we might address any challenges that arise during a student's time at STMA. This approach may be unique for some parents based on experiences at other schools, or their own experience in s...2021-09-171h 14
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastExtreme OwnershipDeacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Charles McCants discuss Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Lief Babin. Going chapter by chapter we discuss how the leadership principles learned by officers leading the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War can apply to our roles as parents, students, and teachers as we work together for best outcomes. 2021-08-231h 37
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastTrust The Process part 2Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Charles McCants continue discussing what it means to trust the process at STMA. Pastores Dabo Vobis - Pope St. John Paul II Art of Manliness Podcast: The Power of Team Captains2021-07-141h 04
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastTrust The ProcessDeacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Charles McCants discuss what it means to trust the process at STMA. 2021-07-0551 minSt. Thomas More Academy Podcast2021 UpdateWelcome to the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. Deacon Brad Watkins, Headmaster of the Academy, is joined by Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty, to talk about the formation of the whole person, especially young men and women in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, all to the greater glory of God. Thank you for this download and taking the time to listen. We hope it is helpful. In this episode we try to figure out how to podcast again and have a conversation about the state of the school since our last episode at the t...2021-04-1638 min
The Educated LeaderEducation at the Crossroads - A conversation with Deacon Brad Watkins and Dr. Jake NolandThe TopicThe year 2020 will certainly go into history as the year of unprecedented global disruption in which much that was simply unimaginable, or at least far off, only one year before suddenly became acute reality. Processes in almost all areas of life that were developing only slowly before the global crisis, radically changed overnight and presented us with massive new challenges. The world of 2021 is a very different world from the one of 2019.One of these radical changes is the direction education has taken, seemingly suddenly. For years, there have been debates...2021-03-1646 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastDo Less, Do Better, Know WhyDr. Cal Newport says, Do fewer things. Do them better. Know why you’re doing them. Welcome to the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. Deacon Brad Watkins, Headmaster of the Academy, is joined by Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty and Athletic Director, to talk about the formation of the whole person, especially young men and women in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, all to the greater glory of God. Thank you for this download and taking the time to listen. We hope it is helpful. In this episode we pick up a con...2020-04-081h 13
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastConversation with Alumna Julia French ('18)Welcome to episode fourteen of the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. Today, Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty and Athletic Director, joins our Headmaster, Deacon Brad Watkins, for a conversation with STMA Alumna Julia French ('18) about her time so far at the University of Notre Dame and her time at the Academy. As always, we thank you for this download and taking the time to listen. We hope this episode proves helpful. We only ask in return that you pray for our entire school community and our mission. 2020-03-271h 18
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastDeep WorkIn his letter to the Romans, St. Paul says, “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2) And from the Book of Proverbs, "In all toil there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty." (Proverbs 14:23) Welcome to the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. We’re here to talk about the formation of the whole person, especially young men and women in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, all to the...2020-03-241h 13
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastConversation with Alumna: Aubrey LeaserWelcome to episode twelve of the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. Today, Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty and Athletic Director, joins our Headmaster, Deacon Brad Watkins, for a conversation with STMA Alumna Aubrey Leaser ('19) about her time so far at the University of Virginia and her time at the Academy. As always, we thank you for this download and taking the time to listen. We hope this episode proves helpful. We only ask in return that you pray for our entire school community and our mission. 2020-03-1950 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastCommitmentIn the fifth chapter of St. Matthew’s Gospel, Our Lord says, Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,' and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the evil one.” In this episode of the STMA Podcast, Ms. Christina Geradts and Mr. Charles McCants, STMA Student Life Coordinators, join our Headmaster, Deacon Brad Watkins and Dr. Jake Noland, STMA Dean of Faculty, for a conversation about commitment. What does it mean to be men and women of our word, people who follow through on our commitments - especially in what is now frequently referred to as the “age of bail.” 2020-03-071h 18
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastConversation with Alumni: Alex Winger and Connor MulliganWelcome to episode ten of the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. Today, Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty and Athletic Director, joins our Headmaster, Deacon Brad Watkins, for a conversation with STMA Alums Alex Winger ('18) and Connor Mulligan ('19) about college and their time at the Academy. As always, we thank you for this download and taking the time to listen. We hope this episode proves helpful. We only ask in return that you pray for our entire school community and our mission. 2020-01-1452 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastPeer OrientationDr. Leonard Sax, in his book, The Collapse of Parenting, wrote: “We now live in a culture in which kids value the opinion of same aged peers more than they value the opinion of their parents, a culture in which the authority of the parents has declined not only in the eyes of the children, but also in the eyes of the parents themselves.” In the 15th Chapter of St. Matthew’s Gospel, Our Lord says, “If a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a pit.” Welcome to episode nine of the St. Th...2019-12-111h 09
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastThe Boy CrisisIn his first letter to the Corintians, St. Paul said, “When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things.” Welcome to episode eight of the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. Today, Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty and Athletic Director, joins our Headmaster, Deacon Brad Watkins, for a conversation specifically about the formation of boys and young men, and what some are calling, "The Boy Crisis." They discuss thoughts about how we got...2019-11-141h 12
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastFAQs #2Welcome to episode six of the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. Today, Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty and Athletic Director, joins our headmaster, Deacon Brad Watkins, as they continue discussing FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) from our website. These are questions we often receive from prospective families, current families, and people outside of the Academy trying to gain insights into our excellent outcomes. As always, we thank you for this download and taking the time to listen. We hope this episode proves helpful.2019-10-2943 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastFAQs #1Welcome to episode six of the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. Today, Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty and Athletic Director, joins our headmaster, Deacon Brad Watkins, as they discuss FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) from our website. These are questions we often receive from prospective families, current families, and people outside of the Academy trying to gain insights into our excellent outcomes. As always, we thank you for this download and taking the time to listen. We hope this episode proves helpful. 2019-10-1759 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastForming the Whole PersonWelcome to episode five of the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. Today, Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty and Athletic Director, joins our headmaster, Deacon Brad Watkins, as they discuss our mission to form the whole person, and what that means, especially here at St. Thomas More Academy. As always, we thank you for this download and taking the time to listen. We hope this episode proves helpful. Pastores Dabo Vobis - Pope Saint John Paul II Program for Priestly Formation 2019-10-0956 min
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastEpisode 4 - ExerciseEpisode 4 - Exercise “Remember that bodily exercise, when well ordered...is also a prayer by means of which, you can please God our Lord.” St. Ignatius of Loyola “There is a moral imperative to take care of what you’ve been given.” Fr. Mike Schmitz Welcome to episode 4 of the St. Thomas More Academy podcast. This is Deacon Brad Watkins, Headmaster of the Academy, with you from our campus in Raleigh, NC. We’re here to talk about the formation of the whole person, especially young men and women in the Catholic liberal arts tradition...2019-09-251h 01
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastDietDr. Jake Noland joins Deacon Brad Watkins as we continue a mini-series discussing ways that students can improve their ability to positively engage their faith, relationships, and school life. In this episode we discuss diet, what we consider to be one of the three foundational aspects of being a positively engaged learner, along with sleep and exercise, and how critical a balanced and well ordered diet is to the development and healthy maintenance of our bodies and minds. It is important to note that we are not registered dietitians or trained nutritionists, but have spent...2019-09-071h 09
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastSleepDr. Jake Noland joins Deacon Brad Watkins as we begin a mini-series discussing ways that students can improve their ability to positively engage their faith, relationships, and school life. In this episode we discuss sleep, what we consider to be one of the three foundational elements, along with diet and exercise, and how it can improve almost every aspect of our lives. Conversely, we discuss how the lack of sleep can negatively impact our lives. All of the scientific information referenced in this podcast about sleep is from Dr. Matthew Walker’s 2017 book entitled, Why We...2019-08-281h 05
St. Thomas More Academy PodcastPositively Engaged LearnersDr. Jake Noland joins our Headmaster, Deacon Brad Watkins, for a conversation about positively engaged learners. Dr. Noland serves as the Dean of Faculty at STMA, but also teaches logic, bioethics, philosophy, economics, and a number of electives, and currently serves as our Athletic Director and head coach for men’s soccer team, and our women’s basketball and soccer teams. In this episode we will discuss some of our thoughts around positive engagement, not just in school, but also in our faith and life. Conversely, we talk about challenges when we are not intentionally predi...2019-08-181h 10
Aquinas College PodcastDr. Aaron Urbanczyk: "Virtue vs Value in our Modern Culture"The 2016 St. Thomas Aquinas Forum, hosted by the Office of Catechetics at Aquinas College, focused on the theme of "Virtue in Our Current Culture: Living the Nobility of Strength and Goodness." The speakers included talks by Father Jacques Philippe, Dr. Kevin Vost, Dr. Aaron Urbanczyk, Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P., Deacon Brad Watkins, Father Cassian Derbes, O.P., and musical entertainment by Kara Klein.
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”2016-02-2538 min
Aquinas College PodcastBrad Watkins: "To Train Up a Child: Contemporary Challenges in the Formation of Virtuous Youth"The 2016 St. Thomas Aquinas Forum, hosted by the Office of Catechetics at Aquinas College, focused on the theme of "Virtue in Our Current Culture: Living the Nobility of Strength and Goodness." The speakers included talks by Father Jacques Philippe, Dr. Kevin Vost, Dr. Aaron Urbanczyk, Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P., Deacon Brad Watkins, Father Cassian Derbes, O.P., and musical entertainment by Kara Klein.
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”2016-02-2526 min
Aquinas College PodcastFr. Jacques Philippe: “When I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor 12,10)The 2016 St. Thomas Aquinas Forum, hosted by the Office of Catechetics at Aquinas College, focused on the theme of "Virtue in Our Current Culture: Living the Nobility of Strength and Goodness." The speakers included talks by Father Jacques Philippe, Dr. Kevin Vost, Dr. Aaron Urbanczyk, Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P., Deacon Brad Watkins, Father Cassian Derbes, O.P., and musical entertainment by Kara Klein.
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”2016-02-2558 min
Aquinas College PodcastSister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P.: "St. Catherine of Siena on Virtue"The 2016 St. Thomas Aquinas Forum, hosted by the Office of Catechetics at Aquinas College, focused on the theme of "Virtue in Our Current Culture: Living the Nobility of Strength and Goodness." The speakers included talks by Father Jacques Philippe, Dr. Kevin Vost, Dr. Aaron Urbanczyk, Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P., Deacon Brad Watkins, Father Cassian Derbes, O.P., and musical entertainment by Kara Klein.
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”2016-02-2535 min
Aquinas College PodcastDr. Kevin Vost: "St. Thomas Aquinas’ Approach to Virtue and Vices"The 2016 St. Thomas Aquinas Forum, hosted by the Office of Catechetics at Aquinas College, focused on the theme of "Virtue in Our Current Culture: Living the Nobility of Strength and Goodness." The speakers included talks by Father Jacques Philippe, Dr. Kevin Vost, Dr. Aaron Urbanczyk, Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P., Deacon Brad Watkins, Father Cassian Derbes, O.P., and musical entertainment by Kara Klein.
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”2016-02-2534 min
Aquinas College PodcastFr. Jacques Philippe: "Forgiveness: a Beautiful Example of Strength and Goodness"The 2016 St. Thomas Aquinas Forum, hosted by the Office of Catechetics at Aquinas College, focused on the theme of "Virtue in Our Current Culture: Living the Nobility of Strength and Goodness." The speakers included talks by Father Jacques Philippe, Dr. Kevin Vost, Dr. Aaron Urbanczyk, Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P., Deacon Brad Watkins, Father Cassian Derbes, O.P., and musical entertainment by Kara Klein.
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”2016-02-2539 min