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LifeTalkJenna Paulette (2007)To learn more about Jenna Paulette, her music, and career, check out JennaPaulette.com
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In this episode of the PCA Alumni Podcast, we visit with Jenna Paulette — a rising star in the country music world and proud Prestonwood Christian Academy. Jenna opens up about her unique journey from growing up in North Texas, and working on her family's ranch, to taking the Nashville music scene by storm with her authentic cowgirl-country sound. She shares how her roots at PCA, faith...
2025-04-0827 minLifeTalkChelsea (Cunningham) Paterson (2009)
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In this episode of the Lions Leaving Legacies Podcast, we sit down with Chelsea Cunningham Paterson, Class of 2009, to hear her incredible story of faith and the lasting impact of a Christ-centered education. Chelsea shares how she first learned about Prestonwood Christian Academy through friends at church, how receiving Sponsor-A-Lion tuition assistance shaped her journey, and why she and her husband are committed to providing the same Kingdom Education for their children.
She reflects on the invaluable lessons PCA ins...
2025-04-0222 minLifeTalkRyan Patterson (2020) and Luke Savage (2020)Alumni - make plans to attend the Alumni Christmas Party this Saturday, December 14th from 3-6 pm in the Student Life Center at PCA - there will be ice skating (yes, come and see for yourself), Santa, coffee, and festive treats - fun for all ages!
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We caught up with two outstanding PCA baseball players and alumni Ryan Patterson and Luke Savage at an alumni baseball gathering at Graham Field and got to chat with them about life...
2024-12-1226 minLifeTalkVinny Sigona 2022
NOTICE - click to register for the 2024 Alumni Flag Football tournament! The date is Friday, November 29th starting at 10:30 am at Lions Stadium. Lunch will be served by The Hamburger Man!!!
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You’re going to love this alumni podcast with Vinny Sigona - his story highlights so many of the incredible things about PCA - Minimester, incredible faculty and coaches who love Jesus and loved Vinny well, and God at work in and through the lives o...
2024-11-1826 minLifeTalkThe Forge Movie Review/PromoGuests: Aaron Ulmer (PCA alumni, Class of 2007), Stephen Bryant (PCA staff, coach, and dad), Mike Thornberry (PCA dad), Chris Housewright (PCA dad), and Dan Panetti (PCA staff and dad)
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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 powe...
2024-08-2343 minLifeTalkMadi (Paulette) Ahnquist 2010Madison (Madi) is the third child of the Paulette family - all four (Alex, Jenna, Madi, and Garrett) graduated from PCA. Their mom, Traci, was a beloved Kindergarten teacher for 13 years at PCA. In 2019 Madi moved to Nashville, TN where she has been living and working. Madi has been teaching art for 10 years and a couple of years ago transitioned to an elementary art position at Lipscomb Academy. Madi met Smith Ahnquist near the end of her cancer journey and they were married on June 10, 2023. A large part of Madi’s story is her diagnosis and battle with breast ca...
2024-07-3045 minLifeTalkSamantha Seal 2020
Samantha is the oldest of Scott and Julie Seal’s children. Her brother Bennett graduated from PCA in 2023, and her sister Emerson is currently a freshman at PCA (class of 2027).
Samantha’s favorite memories of PCA begin with the powerful influence of her minimester trips! She was also very involved in PCA Theatre and was a very strong academic student. She matriculated from PCA to The University of Texas at Austin where she graduated in 2023. Samantha was also very involved in PBC’s youth choir and their choir mission trips and Fall Follies.
2024-02-2232 minLifeTalkDavid Heasley 2007David started at PCA in sixth grade and graduated in 2007. His sister Kathryn (‘10) and brother Jonathan (‘16) attended and graduated from PCA as well. In addition to playing sports at PCA, David was also involved with a couple of the PCA musicals - Bye Bye Birdie and Thoroughly Modern Millie! David went to Honduras on one of his minimester trips and it was not only fun and a culture-shock, it was a spiritually transformative experience in his life and where he developed a heart for adoption!
David was hired by the late Brent Trammel (PCA dad with...
2023-12-0842 minLifeTalkPCA Alumni Council, featuring Chase Hilbert (’04) and Madison (Gurley) Lewis (’13)
We had a great conversation with PCA Alumni Council president Chase Hilbert and communications committee member Madison (Gurley) Lewis about their time at PCA, some of the highlights, and many changes from when they walked the halls to where PCA is today! So many great memories - Homecoming, Minimester, some great teachers/experiences - enjoy reminiscing with Chase, Madison, and Alex on this program. If you’d like to watch this conversation, check out the PCA YouTube page here!
Make sure you look for some outstanding new ventures being rolled out by the PCA...
2023-11-1531 minLifeTalkPCA Theatre featuring Pam Hurt and Joel T. Rutherford
We had a fun and engaging conversation with PCA theatre teacher Pam Hurt and fine arts director Joel T. Rutherford about some (almost all) of the incredible theatre presentations that PCA has performed over the years.
If you would like to WATCH this episode on YouTube, click here!
About PCA’s Theatre program:
Prestonwood Christian Academy has an award-winning and nationally-recognized theatre program that strives to provide Middle and Upper School students with a creative and multidisciplinary art form.
One of our objectives is to prepa...
2023-10-3136 minLifeTalkPCA Blue and GoldsGuests: Katie (Nicols) Ellis, ‘04 Alumni, and Alex (Paulette) Bellamy, ‘06 Alumni and PCA Director of Alumni Relations
There are 27 Alumni families enrolled in PCA at the North and Plano campuses! These “Blue and Golds” families are parent(s) who are Alumni of PCA and have brought their children to PCA as students - which is so awesome!
Katie (Nicols) Ellis has a daughter, Elizabeth, in Pre-K4 at the North Campus and Alex (Paulette) Bellamy has three children enrolled at the Plano Campus - Cade (6th), Stone (4th), and Blair (1st).
PCA A...
2023-09-2820 minLifeTalkKyser Boys (Kaleb ’10, Chandler ’12, and Max ’18)We had a fun and engaging conversation with three outstanding young men who not only enjoyed their time at PCA, but also have gone on to continued success at college and in life. Kaleb Kyser (2010) is the oldest of the three Kyser boys followed closely by Chandler (2012) and then there’s a little gap before the youngest Max (2018) comes along. While Max is the only “lifer” of the three, Kaleb and Chandler started at PCA in the LS and spent the vast majority of their educational time at PCA. After attending Baylor University (yes, all three of them did), they a...
2023-04-2649 minLifeTalkPCA Legend: Mrs. PattilloGuest: Mrs. Beth Pattillo
Mrs. Pattillo did an incredible job as the “gatekeeper” for PCA working at the front desk for over a decade (2003-2014). Listen to her tell you about her journey to PCA with her boys Brian (class of 2003) and David (class of 2005). Did you know that Mrs. Pattillo was a substitute teacher at PCA before she started working at the front desk? Did you know what she taught French? Were you one of Mrs. Pattillo’s legendary “office aids?” Do you remember her “Good morning PCA” greeting every morning?! There is so much more to Mr...
2023-02-1533 minLifeTalkKenneth Huggins 2011
Announcement: PCA Alumni Christmas Party (Family Festive Brunch), Saturday, December 17th at 10:00 am at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, TX - email Veronica Erickson at verickson@prestonwoodchristian.org for more details or check out the PCA website.
Kenneth graduated from PCA in 2011, matriculated to Texas Tech University where he walked on the football team! Kenneth describes himself as “calm and understanding.” Do you agree with him?
If you want to reach out to Kenneth - for realty issues or just to catch up, you can call him at 972-313-5518 o...
2022-12-1628 minLifeTalkCesia Rodriguez 2015 [Episode 34]
Announcement: PCA Alumni Christmas Party (Family Festive Brunch), Saturday, December 17th at 10:00 am at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, TX - email Veronica Erickson at verickson@prestonwoodchristian.org for more details or check out the PCA website.
Cesia was born and raised in Cuba - her father was a pastor and got connected with Dr. Larry and Delinda Taylor on a Minimester trip - which resulted in Cesia’s entire family moving to Dallas and her attending PCA!
Listen to Cesia tell about the vast differences between her...
2022-11-3040 minLifeTalkStephen Oehlschlaeger 2006 [Episode 33]
Announcement: Alumni Flag Football Thanksgiving Week Tournament - Friday, Nov. 25th - email Veronica Erickson at verickson@prestonwoodchristian.org for more details or check out the PCA website.
Stephen was the starting quarterback on the Lion’s first state championship in football in 2005. Stephen played with his older brother, Aaron, in the 2004 state championship game, which they lost…the game in which Aaron got injured. Bryce Hopson claims to this day that he almost single handedly carried the Lions to victory that year! That next year is when the Lion’s football team started...
2022-11-1143 minLifeTalkDjery Baptiste 2015 [Episode 32]Djery Baptiste has a pretty incredible journey - not only how he got to PCA, but where he’s been since he graduated from PCA in 2015. Djery matriculated to Vanderbilt University, played basketball for the Commodores, graduated in three and a half years, went on to earn his first masters degree from the University of Massachusetts and then has been playing professional basketball in Europe for the past few years.
Djery speaks four languages - French, Spanish, English and Creole. He didn’t come to the United States until he was 15 years old. It is a pre...
2022-10-2836 minLifeTalkBrittni Beeson 2006 [Episode 31]Listen as Brittni Beeson, class of 2006, shares how a PCA Minimester trip turned into a 10-year journey as a missionary to Hungary. Brittni’s episode is a huge encouragement and challenge to go on a mission trip, even if it’s just a short-term trip, to share the love of Christ with those who have not heard the good news of Jesus Christ!
Brittni’s challenge - God loves you, no matter what path you’ve been on or even if you’ve strayed off the path, God desires to know you and for you to know Him...
2022-09-3037 minLifeTalkSabeen Toranian 2019 [Episode 30]Sabeen Toranian is currently a senior at The University of Texas at Austin. She is studying neuroscience with a minor in Spanish, and she is planning on attending medical school after graduation. She is involved at Austin Stone, an incredible church in Austin, and IGNITE, a ministry to connect incoming freshmen at UT.
Sabeen’s father is an incredible jeweler and if you’re looking for a special piece, make sure you visit L’unique Jewelry, 18208 Preston Rd., Suite D4, Dallas, TX 75252. Email lunique1@aol.com or call 972-312-9229. Visit their Instagram page @LuniqueJewelry.
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2022-09-1528 minLifeTalkTy Robinson 2005 [Episode 29]Ty Robinson, PCA class of 2005, joins us for a great discussion about the journey that God has taken him on - from his days at PCA, then on to the University of Oklahoma, the break-up of his family, his time as a whitewater raft guide in Colorado, his marriage to Fraley and most recently his continuing educational experience getting his Executive MBA at Harvard.
October 2009 was when Ty recommitted his life to Christ!
Ty literally broke his back while playing football during the third game of his senior year at PCA.
Ty was...
2022-09-0141 minLifeTalkMegan Rogers [Episode 28]Guest: Megan Rogers, Director of Development Relations, PCA North
In this episode, we “give honor to whom honor is due” - thank you, Megan Rogers, for building the PCA Alumni network, council, connections, and podcast! While Megan wasn’t an “official” PCA alumni, she is an “adopted Lion” and proud to be part of the pride of Lions Leaving Legacies!
Megan has a little “side job” - she bakes incredible cookies - to find out more about these, visit her Instagram page @grayscookiejar. For orders, visit the website: Grays Cookie Jar
2022-08-0428 minLifeTalkMallory Scottow Goerk 2009 [Episode 27]Mallory Scottow Goerk 2009 joined us for a fun LifeTalk podcast! Mallory is an Art teacher at the Plano campus. We got the opportunity to hear how Mallory grew so much in her faith over the years from the time she came to PCA as a Freshman. Mallory gave such wonderful words of wisdom of how to read your Bible and what she wished she had known when she was younger. We got to hear so much of her story and I encourage you to listen to what the Lord has done in her life. You don’t want to mi...
2022-05-2328 minLifeTalkAudrey Sol Loyola 2015 [Episode 26]Audrey Sol Loyola 2015 joined us for an amazing LifeTalk podcast. We got to hear what Audrey has been up to since she moved back from Washington D.C. Audrey has a passion for politics and she shared her thoughts on what the next generations needs to be doing in order to be prepared and understand the importance of what is going on in the world. Audrey is the niece of Senator, Ted Cruz and has been campaigning for him her whole life. She shared her experience of what ignited her passion for politics and how PCA has equipped her...
2022-04-2121 minLifeTalkAmanda Reynolds 2017 [Episode 25]Amanda Reynolds 2017 began working with ACTION in 2021 as the Short-term Missions Program Assistant. She currently serves with ACTION in Dallas, Texas primarily focusing on growth and development of the Great Commission. Her heartbeat behind her job is to seek people out and pray to the Lord, who is in charge of the harvest, to send more workers into his fields. (Matthew 9:38). Check out her information here: ACTION International- Amanda Reynolds . Amanda also shared with us the moment that changed her life forever. You will love hearing Amanda’s story.
2022-03-3020 minLifeTalkAfshin Ziafat [Episode 24]Afshin Ziafat is the lead Pastor of Providence Church Frisco. He is a PCA North parent and has spoken at many chapels for our PCA students. We discussed how to do life well when you are in college, married life and having a family. His passion is to teach the word of God as the authority and guide for life, to preach Jesus Christ as the only Savior and Redeemer of mankind, and to proclaim the love of Christ as the greatest treasure and hope in life. He and his wife, Meredith, currently reside in Frisco with their three...
2022-03-1522 minLifeTalkSara Sterling Sapp 2015 [Episode 23]Sara Sterling Sapp 2015 joined us for our LifeTalk podcast! Sara is currently living in Oklahoma with her husband, Aaron. We loved reminiscing with her over high school memories as she was involved in so many activities on campus. Sara shared some great advice regarding community as a young married couple and also gave us some great resources to use to grow in our faith. Tune in to catch up with Sara!
2022-03-0216 minLifeTalkJonathan Heasley 2016 [Espisode 22]Jonathan Heasley (2016) was recently back on campus throwing out the first pitch on Graham field so of course we had to sit down with him and catch up. Jonathan talked about his baseball career with the Kansas City Royals and shared with us some big news that happened in his life in 2020. You will enjoy catching up with Jonathan just as much as we did.
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2022-02-1613 minLifeTalkVeronica Phillips Erickson 2009 [Episode 21]Veronica Phillips Erickson (2009) has a really special story. Veronica is a mother of two and was a military wife for several years. Her husband Brad, served as a Navy Seal until retirement. We discussed what that lifestyle looked like as a young married couple and Mom. Veronica has a unique perspective and shared some incredible stories you don’t want to miss!
2022-02-0727 minLifeTalkDrew Horner 2007 [Episode 20]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. In this episode we spoke with Drew about his life and what he has been doing after PCA. Drew talked about what it’s like to be a new Dad and the changes it had on him. A big part of Drew’s life was traveling around the world in the Rodeo and we enjoyed discussing what that looked like in his early twenties. Drew has also been a faithful volunteer at PCA and we are incredibly than...
2022-01-1822 minLifeTalkMicah Reis 2003 [Episode 19]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. In this episode we spoke with Micah Buster Reis about her family journey through adopting their two little girls. Micah shared the process of their adoption and the relationship they have with each birth Mom. She shares some great ways of how believers can help families who are adopting or fostering children. Thank you, Micah for sharing your heart with us.
2022-01-0519 minLifeTalkAmber Beckles [Episode 18]Amber Beckles is a technology teacher here at Prestonwood Christian Academy and has been teaching for over 15 years. We discussed how Amber began her journey here at PCA many years ago. We thoroughly enjoyed her transparency and openness about her faith and love for others. Amber gave us some great tips on how to focus on the Lord and how grateful she is for the relationships she has with her students. You will not want to miss this sweet episode!
2021-12-0115 minLifeTalkBryce Hopson 2005 [Episode 17]We got the opportunity to catch up with Bryce and hear where he is in his career and updated us on their four children. We got to dive in and talk about his oldest son, Cooper who has Angelman Syndrome and talk about his sweet personality traits that makes him so special and fun. Bryce also gave our “young” alumni men some great life advice for moving forward into their career. You won’t want to miss this awesome episode!
2021-11-1521 minLifeTalkSteve Lee [Episode 16]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. In this episode we spoke with PCA Apologetics teacher, Steve Lee. Mr. Lee has been on staff at PCA for over 24 years! We discussed his time here and where his story started. We also discussed the famous, “The Focusing Approach.” Mr. Lee gave us some incredible materials to read to help each of us grow more in our faith. You will not want to miss this fun episode!
2021-10-2222 minLifeTalkEmilie Rhodes 2017 [Episode 15]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. In this episode we spoke with Emilie Rhodes a young Alumna who now is an English teacher at PCA. We discussed her experience at University of Texas at Austin as an English major and Christian and how that impacted where she is today. Emilie also shared with us some ways young adults can stay connected to their faith and gave us some fantastic book recommendations.
2021-10-0122 minLifeTalkJennifer Jeffcoat Amburn 2006 Jillian Jeffcoat Bryant 2009 [Episode 14]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. In this episode we spoke with sisters, Jennifer Jeffcoat Amburn and Jillian Jeffcoat Bryant and they shared their incredible story of how each of them came to PCA from a public school and the challenges and rewards they faced making that transition. Their stories are completely different and how God brought them to where they are today.
2021-09-2128 minLifeTalkCarlee Finkelstein Pruden 2010 [Episode 13]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. In this episode we spoke to Carlee about her career at the corporate office of Walmart and how she can make a difference in peoples lives through her career.
2021-08-3121 minLifeTalkClayton Kendall 2005 [Episode 12]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. In this episode we spoke to Clayton about his family and the celebration of life of their son, Myers. We also dived into what community looks like and the importance of walking with others during difficult times.
2021-08-1719 minLifeTalkJones Family Part 2- Alex (2015) Nate (2013) and Lindsay (2011) Jackson Jones [Episode 11]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. In this episode we continued to talk to the Jones family about living in a diverse family and how their family handled conflict growing up.
2021-07-3121 minLifeTalkJones Family- Alex (2015) Nate (2013) and Lindsay (2011) Jackson Jones [Episode 10]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. In this episode we talked about the loss of a parent and the processing of grieving and how others can support someone during a difficult time.
2021-07-1619 minLifeTalkChristine Tang 2008 [Episode 9]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word.
2021-07-0116 minLifeTalkAlex Paulette Bellamy 2006 [Episode 8]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word.
2021-06-1521 minLifeTalkMackenzie Killam 2012 [Episode 7]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word.
2021-05-3116 minLifeTalkDr. Mike Goddard Part 2 [Episode 6]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. Today we have special guest, Dr. Mike Goddard, PCA Head of Schools.
2021-05-1513 minLifeTalkDr. Mike Goddard [Episode 5]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word. Today we have special guest, Dr. Mike Goddard, PCA Head of Schools.
2021-04-2915 minLifeTalkChase Hilbert 2004 Part 2 [Episode 4]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word.
2021-04-1517 minLifeTalkChase Hilbert 2004 [Episode 3]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word.
2021-03-1518 minLifeTalkJonathan Fechner 2013 Part Two [Episode 2]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word.
2021-03-0119 minLifeTalkJonathan Fechner 2013 [Episode 1]LifeTalk where we talk with PCA Alumni about life while encouraging and equipping you to live out the Truth of God's Word.
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