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The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E23: KPA & School Choice
Now that the State of Texas has passed a School Choice bill, what is KPA going to do? In this episode, I talk about the School Choice legislation and its potential impact on KPA and our families.
2025-05-09
11 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E22: Katie Hawthorne (class of 2019)
Katie Hawthorne (class of 2019) updates the KPA community about what she is doing now, and she shares some of her reflections from her time at KPA.
2025-03-07
42 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E21: A discussion about "loving to know" with Jared Brock (part 2)
Mr. Brock continues his discussion about "loving to know" from last week's episode. In this second part, he turns to the applications of this approach to education.
2025-02-21
32 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E20: A discussion about "loving to know" with Jared Brock (part 1)
What is the best way to know? Mr. Brock advocates for an approach that says the best way to know something is by loving it. This is the first part of a conversation about the idea of connecting loving with knowing as an approach to education.
2025-02-14
23 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E19: Kimberly Kennedy Talks about Prayer
Prayer. We know it is important, but we often struggle to do it well. Kimberly Kennedy (Upper School English teacher) talks about some of the best practices to help us grow in praying well.
2025-02-07
24 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E18: Neil Anderson on Highs and Lows of Classical Christian Collaborative Education
Neil Anderson (Head of School, Trinity Classical School in Houston) joins Dr. DePoe for a conversation about the highs and lows parents experience in carrying out classical Christian collaborative education. Listen to the discussion describe what parents can expect from the Grammar School to the School of Logic and ultimately in the School of Rhetoric.
2025-01-31
44 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E17: Prof. Gary Hartenburg on Leisurely vs. Useful Education
Professor Gary Hartenburg (Houston Christian University) joins the podcast to discuss what it means for classical education to be leisurely. Then, this is contrasted with an approach to education that values it only for its "usefulness." Find out whether classical education's leisurely approach to education makes it useless or not.
2025-01-24
42 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E16: Mr. Hurtak talks about Discipleship at KPA
Mr. Hurtak sits down for a conversation about discipleship and spiritual formation at KPA. In this one, you will hear about KPA's discipleship classes, upper school chapels, and other ways that students are being discipled at KPA.
2025-01-17
19 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E15: The Christian Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love
What is a virtue, and how are faith, hope, and love virtues? Looking at 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3, Dr. DePoe describes the Christian virtues.
2025-01-10
28 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E14: KPA Seniors Talk about One Act Play
Seniors, Matthew Jenkins and Reagan Ramsey, talk about KPA's recent One Act Play performances.
2024-11-14
24 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E13: Caroline Tidwell (class of 2023) talks about Studying Abroad!
Caroline Tidwell (class of 2023) talks about studying abroad and how KPA has prepared her to make the most of her travels!
2024-11-08
16 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E12: Lexi Howard (class of 2021)
Lexi Howard (class of 2021) tells us what she has been doing since she graduated. And we reflect on KPA's "Portrait of a Graduate."
2024-11-01
25 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E11: Parent Book Club
KPA parents, Nicole Martens and Lacey Wilcox, talk about the Parent Book Club, including some of the insights we gleaned from our last book, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Want to know more about what happens at the Parent Book Club? This podcast has some answers for you!
2024-10-25
30 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E10: Ellen Schuknecht & Wisdom for Parents Doing Classical Collaborative Education
This episode features an interview with Ellen Schuknecht who leads Family Ministries at Veritas Academy in Austin, Texas. She has over a decade of experience in the collaborative classical Christian educational world, including many years doing the hom days with several of her grandchildren. She is the author of many books, including her most recent one, Every Parents Calling: To Educate and Disciple Their Child. Listen to this episode for wise advice on how to parent and educate well in this model.
2024-10-18
33 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E9: Lesley Montandon talks about the House System
Lesley Montandon, KPA's Student Life Director, tells us all about the "House System."
2024-10-11
20 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E8: Holly (Roberson) Hinds (class of 2017)
Holly Hinds from the class of 2017 reflects on her time at KPA, tells us about what she has been doing since graduation, and then she gives some of her thoughts on KPA's portrait of a graduate.
2024-10-04
19 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E7: Why study old books?
This podcast looks at some of the reasons we study old books. I give three reasons to study the old books: (1) they inspire hearts; (2) they sharpen minds; and (3) they cultivate character. Then, I address some of the common objections to reading them: (1) they are impractical and irrelevant to the 21st century; (2) they lack diversity and contribute to racism and other injustices in our world; and (3) they do not teach the beliefs and values of the Christian worldview. I hope this podcasts equips you to understand the value of a curriculum filled with "old books."
2024-09-27
39 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E6: Ephesians 6:4
Listen to a brief study of Ephesians 6:4, “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
2024-09-20
13 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E5: Soren Schwab Talks about the CLT
Soren Schwab, Vice President of Partnerships with the CLT, shares some important information about the CLT. If you don't know what the CLT is, how it is different from other standardized tests, or why KPA has its students take this test, you will get plenty of new information in this episode!
2024-09-13
33 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E4: Logic Professor, Paul Herrick
Paul Herrick, philosophy professor at Shoreline College, talks about logic. What is logic? Why study logic? Is Christianity logical? Here Professor Herrick address these and other questions in this episode.
2024-09-06
39 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E3: Sam Griffith (Class of 2022)
Sam Griffith (Class of 2022) and current KPA football coach, discusses his time at KPA and reflects on the characteristics of KPA's Portrait of a Graduate. In this interview he tells us why looking back at KPA, he believes, “the difficulty of school is going to prepare you for the difficulty of life.”
2024-08-30
29 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E2: James McGlothlin discusses aesthetics, Jonathan Edwards, and Beauty
Associate Dean and Associate Professor James McGlothlin spends some time talking about aesthetics, beauty, and Jonathan Edwards. The conversation brings together classical education, theology, and philosophy.
2024-08-23
42 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S3E1: MacKenzie Walker (class of 2022)
MacKenzie Walker (class of 2022) popped into the recording studio to update the KPA community about what she has been up to since graduating. Then, she reflects on KPA's Portrait of a Graduate.
2024-08-16
27 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E34: Graduation 2024, Skragclaw's Advice to Glumslug
The graduation address to the class of 2024 is a reading of a letter from Skragclaw (a senior demon) to Glumslug (a junior temptor).
2024-05-23
11 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E33: The value of History with Christopher Schlect
Dr. Chris Schlect from New Saint Andrews College discusses the importance and value of studying history. For anyone who is unsure that we should study ancient and medieval history, this interview provides a few reasons not to be so dubious.
2024-05-16
31 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E32: Kara Hawthorne, "Brighter Futures Begin with Books"
Kara Hawthorne reads her senior thesis in this episode, where she makes a persuasive case for parents to read to their children out loud. Collaborative school parents will definitely want to hear what she has to say!
2024-05-10
16 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E31: Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” These are the words of Proverbs 22:6 (ESV). In this episode, we will meditate on this verse and dive deeper into its meaning.
2024-05-02
15 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E30: Interview with Michael Craig (CLT Prep)
Hear from Michael Craig, a graduate from classical Christian education, and how his education has prepared him for young adult life. Michael is a co-founder of the CLT Prep, and we talk about the CLT (Classic Learning Test) in this episode as well.
2024-04-25
28 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E29: Madison (Bundy) Wernsman (class of 2018)
Madison (Bundy) Wernsman from the class of 2018 reflects on her time at KPA. She talks about her passion for mission work, how KPA prepared her to complete her nursing degree, and so much more.
2024-04-18
33 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E28: Do KPA students study the pagan gods more than the Christian God?
In this episode, Amy Laney and Jeannie DePoe join me to discuss why we study pagan myths at a Christian school and how we go about teaching them.
2024-04-11
31 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E27: Does classical Christian education prepare students for the real world?
Have you wondered whether classical Christian graduates are prepared for the real world? This episode gives a classical Christian answer to this question!
2024-04-04
16 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E26: Conversation with current senior Caleb Poe
Caleb Poe (soon be graduate of 2024) talks about his time at KPA. Caleb has attended KPA since pre-K, and he has been involved in athletics, fine arts, extracurriculars, and student government. His perspective on the school is very informative!
2024-03-28
14 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E25: The Virtue of Chastity with Prof. Eric Silverman
Professor Eric Silverman (Christopher Newport University) discusses the virtue of chastity. In this conversation for mature listeners, we diagnose some of the problems with the lack of chastity in our culture and give some insight into how we cultivate a healthier perspective on sexual relationships. "How St. Valentine's mission to marry people got twisted into a greeting card and hookups" in USA Today by Dr. Eric Silverman Sexual Ethics in a Secular Age: Is There Still a Virtue of Chastity? edited by Dr. Eric Silverman
2024-03-21
45 min
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education
Episode 252 - [LIVE] Why Beer on St Patrick’s Day
In Episode 252 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing the origin of drinking beer on St Patrick’s Day, as well as the origin story for green beer. We also do live tasting notes for the Church Street Brewing Skulling Russian Imperial Stout. We unbox our March mini-tacker subscription box too. Make sure to get entered into a special giveaway of the January, February and March Mini-tacker of the month subscription boxes for somebody who leaves a voicemail for the podcast. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! If you woul...
2024-03-21
1h 29
Travel Fun and Adventure
Mid-Oregon Coast Attractions
On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review our list of the best attractions on the mid-Oregon coast that stretch from Tillamook in the north to Florence in the south. Tillamook Creamery4165 N Hwy 101Tillamook, OR 97141Tillamook Air Museum6030 Hangar RdTillamook OR, 97141Cape Meares Lookout and Lighthouse3500 Cape Meares LoopTillamook, OR 97141Sand Lake Recreation Area7000 Gallaway RoadCloverdale, OR 97112Pacific City Beach35170 Brooten RoadPacific City, ORRegatta ParkNE 14...
2024-03-10
30 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E24: Sam Nicholson (class of 2021) on KPA
Sam Nicholson (class of 2021) is currently at Texas A&M University in the corps of cadets. In this episode, he reflects on how KPA prepared him for this stage of his young adult life.
2024-03-07
29 min
The Freethinking Podcasts
Does Rationality Require Libertarian Freedom? S2 E1
In this episode, together with Dr. John DePoe, we explore the relationship between rationality and libertarian freedom. Can rationality fully flourish in the absence of libertarian freedom? Is freedom an essential catalyst for logical thinking and informed decision-making? We will address fundamental questions about the human mind and libertarian freedom. In addition, we'll answer some objections that stand against this idea. So, if you are interested and want to know more about it, join us! ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethin...
2024-03-06
1h 34
Travel Fun and Adventure
Best Mid-Oregon Coast Eats
On this week's episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our favorite places to eat on the mid-Oregon Coast, from Tillamook on the north to Florence on the south. Tillamook: Chinese Gardens 1145 Main Ave NNetartsThe Schooner Restaurant and Lounge2065 Boat Basin RoadPacific CityPelican Brewing Company33180 Cape Kiwanda DriveLincoln City60's Cafe & Diner4157 NW Highway 101Matzalan828 NE Hwy 101...
2024-03-02
30 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E23: What is Classical Education? A Message to the Citizens for Education Reform
On February 22, 2024, Dr. DePoe was asked to speak at a gathering of the Citizens for Education Reform in Lubbock, Texas. He was asked to share about classical education in about 25 minutes. In this brief presentation, he discusses the purpose, the content, and the means of educating classically.
2024-02-29
29 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E22: Sydney Squires (class of 2012)
Sydney Squires from the class of 2012 tells us what she has been up to since she graduated and how KPA has had an impact on her young adult life.
2024-02-22
17 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E21: Guard your heart
"Guard your heart," a re-telling of a message delivered to graduates in 2022. It captures the big-picture approach to discipleship at KPA.
2024-02-15
14 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E20: Caroline Tidwell (class of 2023) reflects on KPA's Portrait of a Graduate
Caroline Tidwell (class of 2023) talks about life after graduating from KPA and how she sees the characteristics of KPA's Portrait of a Graduate from her experiences.
2024-02-08
25 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E19: Jared Brock on why we should study Medieval history
Mr. Brock, KPA's Asst. Head of the Upper Schools & teacher of Medieval history, talks about some of the reasons we should study Medieval history. He describes the narrative of the relationship between church and state as well as the skills that are developed in the class.
2024-01-31
29 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E18: Ross Inman on Learning through Wonder
Professor Ross Inman talks about the significance of grounding learning in wonder. Tune in for an interesting discussion about how you think about education reveals what you believe about theology and anthropology.
2024-01-25
30 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E17: Katelyn Dowell (class of 2023) talks about KPA's Portrait of a Graduate
Katelyn Dowell (Class of 2023) shares how her first semester at college has been and reflects on KPA's portrait of a graduate.
2024-01-18
19 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E16: Dr. David Talcott (New Saint Andrews) on the Value of Plato
David Talcott, Fellow of Philosophy and Graduate Dean at New Saint Andrews College, shares some of the distinctive aspects of the education at New Saint Andrews. Then, he discusses the relevance and value in studying Plato.
2024-01-11
36 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E15: KPA's 5th grade experience with Amanda Rogers
Amanda Rogers talks about the 5th grade experience at KPA.
2023-11-30
17 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E14: Cade Sands (class of 2021) talks about KPA
Cade Sands (class of 2021) reflects on his time at KPA and how it has made an impact on his young adult life.
2023-11-16
20 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E13: Katie Beth Goodnight share about KPA's 4th grade experience
What is it like to be in KPA's 4th grade? Mrs. Goodnight joins the podcast to tell us about 4th grade and what she teaches on our Friday enrichment (mad scientist and Bible classes).
2023-11-09
30 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E12: Prof. Eric Wearne on Collaborative Schools
Prof. Eric Wearne (Kennesaw State University) is a researcher on collaborative schools. In this episode, he discusses some of what his research has uncovered about collaborative (aka hybrid or University-Model) schools.
2023-11-02
30 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E11: Updates from two KPA Graduates (Tommy Nicholson [class of 2023] & Hayden Murphy [class of 2010])
This episode features two conversations with KPA graduates. The first is with Tommy Nicholson (class of 2023) who tells the community how life is treating him at West Point. The second is with Hayden Murphy (class of 2010) who shares about his current adventure in Okinawa.
2023-10-26
23 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E10: Heather Smith talks about KPA's Portrait of a Graduate
Heather Smith (class of 2022) reflects on KPA's portrait of a graduate and tells us how her education at KPA has influenced her young adult life.
2023-10-19
26 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E9: Eric Cook, SCL President, talks about the classical education movement
This episode features a conversation with Eric Cook who is the President of the Society for Classical Learning (SCL). He talks about the classical school movement, what the SCL is doing, and other related things.
2023-10-12
25 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E8: Conversation with KPA moms, Christy Canada and Loralee Van Wettering
Two of KPA's moms, Christy Canada and Loralee Van Wettering talk about their families' KPA highlights. Listen to their conversation for insights and encouragement in carrying out classical Christian collaborative education.
2023-10-05
33 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E7: Natalie Poe (class of 2022) talks about KPA's Portrait of a Grad
In this episode, Natalie Poe (class of 2022) reflects on her time at KPA and talks about the ways that she sees the attributes from KPA's Portrait of a Graduate manifest themselves in her life.
2023-09-28
26 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E6: Prof. Jerry Root talks about C. S. Lewis & Education
Emeritus Professor Jerry Root (Wheaton University) is a specialist on C. S. Lewis. In this episode he shares from his treasury of wisdom about education from a Christian and Lewis-inspired perspective.
2023-09-21
38 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E5: Alumnus interview with Shelby Alexander about KPA's Portrait of a Graduate
Shelby Alexander (class of 2021) talks about her experiences after graduating from KPA. She uses the six parts of KPA's Portrait of a Graduate to discuss the ways that KPA has equipped her for the challenges of higher education and young adult life.
2023-09-14
22 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E4: Prof. Jason Baehr talks about the Intellectual Virtues
In this episode learn more about what intellectual virtues are and how we can work together to cultivate them in our students! Prof. Jason Baehr is a philosophy professor and parent who has professionally studied and practiced the building of virtue in students.
2023-09-07
35 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E3: Interview with Sam Crews (class of 2023) about KPA's Portrait of a Graduate
Sam Crews (class of 2023) reflects on the ways that he sees KPA's Portrait of a Graduate in his life.
2023-08-31
18 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E2: Cultural Engagement with Dr. Justin Ariel Bailey
Prof. Justin Ariel Bailey is Professor of theology at Dordt University. In this episode we discuss cultural engagement and apologetics.
2023-08-24
37 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S2E1: Portrait of a Graduate Interview with Hope Scarborough
Listen to Hope Scarborough (class of 2023) talk about KPA's Portrait of a Graduate.
2023-08-17
20 min
Notícia no seu tempo
Americanas reconhece fraude e culpa diretoria destituída
No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S. Paulo’ desta quarta-feira (14/06/2023): Ao divulgar balanço, em 11 de janeiro, com rombo de R$ 20 bilhões, a Americanas falou em “inconsistências contábeis”. Ontem, cinco meses depois e em recuperação judicial, a empresa enviou documento à Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) em que admite ter havido fraude nas suas contas e culpou a antiga diretoria. “Os documentos analisados indicam que as demonstrações financeiras da companhia vinham sendo fraudadas pela diretoria anterior da Americana...
2023-06-14
08 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E30: "Fear the Lord" Charge to Graduates 2023
Dr. DePoe's charge to KPA's 2023 graduates.
2023-05-20
11 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E29: Banner Scarborough's UMHB message
One of KPA's graduates, Banner Scarborough, recently spoke at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor's campus revival service. His message is the focus of this episode. In addition to hearing an encouraging biblical message, this episode shows some of the skills cultivated at KPA in crafting and delivering a persuasive presentation.
2023-05-04
17 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E28: Plundering the Egyptians with Jared Brock
Are you familiar with St. Augustine's metaphor on plundering the Egyptians? Drawing on the Exodus story, Augustine points out that we can take the goods of the non-Christian world and redeem them in service to Christ's kingdom. Jared Brock and I discuss St. Augustine's insightful teaching and how it applies to classical Christian education.
2023-04-20
22 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E27: The Difference in Classical Christian Graduates
How are graduates from classical Christian schools different from graduates of other schools? To help answer that question, I highlight some of the results from the very interesting study called, The Good Soil Report. This study compares differences between graduates from classical Christian schools with those who graduate from other types of schools such as public schools, generic evangelical Christian schools, Catholic schools, private non-religious preparatory schools, and homeschools. The results are very interesting and encouraging. The classical difference is worth it!
2023-04-06
42 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E26: Seniors on the Grand Tour
Hear from seniors, their parents, and KPA staff as we head home from the grand tour.
2023-03-15
33 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E25: On the "hardness" of school
Why is school challenging and difficilut? Why does it have to be so hard? Dr. DePoe gives a brief commentary responding to these kinds of questions by reflecting on a passage from Veith and Kern's Classical Education.
2023-03-09
11 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E24: KPA Students Share Some Great News
Tommy Nicholson, Ethan Babb, and Katelyn Dowell share some great news they've received. Hear about and celebrate the great things that they are doing!
2023-03-02
18 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E23: Louis Markos on C. S. Lewis & the Medieval World
Houston Baptist University's Louis Markos tells us about C. S. Lewis and the medieval mindset that inspired him. Tune in for a lively discussion of C. S. Lewis from KPA's former Paideia conference speaker.
2023-02-23
41 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E22: College Professors on KPA Students
Is there a noticeable difference in the quality of students that KPA graduates? In this episode, Kyle Keltz and James Kemper share their experiences with KPA students. They teach dual credit classes at KPA, but they also teach college courses. You may be surprised to hear what they observe is different about KPA students.
2023-02-16
28 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E21: Academic Advising with Emily Farmer
In this episode, Emily Farmer shares what families can expect from an academic advisor. She also talks about the strengths that she sees in our students based on standardized test scores, college admissions, and reports from alumni.
2023-02-09
19 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E20: Has technology made thinking obsolete?
Is thinking carefully, memorizing information, and paying attention to tedious details outdated and unnecessary in education because of the technology at our disposal? Those who think so reflect a modern mindset that is infused with Dewey's pragmatic and empiricist worldview. Some of the differences between modern and classical approaches to education are covered in response to the lead question.
2023-02-02
10 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E19: Mrs. DePoe talks about Latin
After briefly sharing her family's educational experiences before and after KPA, Mrs. DePoe talks about the study of Latin at KPA.
2023-01-26
20 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E18: Of Cathedrals and Education
This episode features a commentary comparing the work of classical Christian collaborative education and the building of cathedrals in Middle Ages.
2023-01-12
08 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E17: KPA Basketball with Coach Bruffey
Coach Bruffey talks about the importance of athletics and how it fits in KPA's mission. Plus, he gives a preview of what to expect from KPA basketball this season.
2022-12-15
21 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E16: Apologetics with Dr. Kyle Keltz
Dr. Keltz who teaches apologetics at KPA shares his background in the subject and talks about the apologetics class at KPA.
2022-12-08
40 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E15: Ms. Mock talks 2nd Grade and Math in Focus
Ms. Mock shares what a blessing it is to be part of KPA's community. We discuss what families can expect from 2nd grade, and then we spend a good amount of time discussing Math in Focus. If you have questions about this curriculum, you may find some answers in this episode!
2022-11-10
28 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E14: Students tell us what they like about KPA
Today's podcast features many of KPA's current students! I went around and asked students to tell us something that they like about KPA, and it was encouraging to hear so many good things that our students already see in the school. Because of the times and place of my recordings, this group is definitely heavily weighted with 5th grade, 6th-8th grades, and 9th-10th grades.
2022-11-03
10 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E13: KPA 20th Anniversary Speech
This past school year, KPA celebrating 20 years of educational ministry. Our community had a fun celebration. In this episode, I reprise the speech I gave in honor of KPA crossing this milestone.
2022-10-27
10 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E12: Jesus & Logic with Travis Dickinson (DBU Professor)
What does following Jesus have to do with logic? Classical Christian schools attempt to bring these together, and according to Professor Dickinson, they belong together! Join this conversation to learn more about Jesus and the Way of Logic (the title of one of Prof. Dickinson's books!).
2022-10-20
28 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E11: Football and more with Peter Griffith, Jr.
KPA's varsity football coach, Peter Griffith, Jr., discusses football and how it plays a formative role in the lives of his players.
2022-10-13
14 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E10: Interview with DeLeisha Shepherd
DeLeisha Shepherd (KPA music teacher & mom) and I discuss the importance of music. She shares what music education and chapel are like in the School of Grammar and KPA's Kingdom Singers in the School of Logic.
2022-10-06
13 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E9: Interview with Amanda Castner (Upper School Teacher)
After some announcements, Amanda Castner and I discuss the significance of studying literature in a classical Christian collaborative school.
2022-09-29
18 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E8: Interview with Alumnus Naomi Martens!
I sit down with Naomi Martens (graduate, class of 2019) to discuss some of the ways that Kingdom Preparatory Academy has had in impact on her life.
2022-09-22
18 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E7: Dr. Louis Markos & More on Why Christians Should Study the Pagan Classics
Dr. Louis Markos follows up on his keynote address to the KPA community from this summer. We talk some about how and why we should teach the pagan classics, even though some of the content is morally questionable or difficult at times. What about those fornicating Greek gods, child sacrifice, and other eyebrow-raising passages? Join us in thinking about these important topics and themes in classical Christian education.
2022-09-15
32 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E6: Darra Brown (1st grade teacher) and Jeannette Noel (KPA parent)
In this episode, I have a discussion with Darra Brown about her experiences at KPA as a parent (her kids have graduated from KPA) and a teacher. She shares what families can expect in first grade. The second interview is with Jeannette Noel who is a parent of students in the School of Logic. She tells us about why KPA has been a good choice for her family.
2022-09-08
25 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E5: Josh Pendergrass (current student!) and Rae Lynn Hamby (Science Teacher)
This week we hear interviews with Josh Pendergrass, a current 11th grader at KPA, and Rae Lynn Hamby, chemistry teacher and science department chair.
2022-09-01
16 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
Bonus episode! House induction ceremony, charge to the students.
KPA's House Induction Ceremony, August 29, 2022, charge to the students by Dr. John M. DePoe.
2022-08-30
08 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E3: Extended Interview with Cheri Poe!
Cheri Poe talks about her experiences as a mother of three children who have been educated at KPA including her oldest who went pre-k to 12th grade with us. She shares her insights about athletics and volleyball as well.
2022-08-25
34 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E2: Interviews with Alumnus Kathryn Babb and Parent Karis Henry
Announcements and information followed by interviews with Kathryn Babb (alumnus, class of 2020) and Karis Henry (KPA veteran parent).
2022-08-18
26 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E1: First Week of School! Interviews with Whitney Jonas and Princeton Palmer
In this first episode, I interview two parents at KPA. Whitney Jonas who has been at KPA a long time, and Princeton Palmer a relatively newcomer to KPA.
2022-08-11
15 min
The Headmaster's Podcast
S1E0: Placeholder and promise of things to come
What is the Headmaster's Podcast? It's a place where stakeholders in the Kingdom Preparatory Academy community can receive information, encouragement, and resources for collaborative, classical, Christian education. This brief episode foreshadows some of what listeners can expect to find through this podcast.
2022-06-23
01 min