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The Fulcrum PointSeason 2, Episode 3: A Day in the Life at St. Alphonsus Parish School, Seattle!On this episode of the Fulcrum Point, we're having some fun with one of the oldest Catholic schools in Seattle--but one that's coming up with some the newest and most innovative ways to connect with and educate students!We're learning all about St. Alphonsus Parish School, a pre-K through 8th school which has been operating since 1907 in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Speaking with principal Nick Padrnos, we're learning more about a program to organize middle schoolers that's literally working like magic, a breakthrough in the battle over when kids should get a mobile phone, a project that helps...
2025-11-0330 min
Eden Revisited#047: How to Revisit Eden w/ Nick PadrnosToday's episode was recorded and produced by Sean Domencic over at the Tradistae Podcast. We interviewed Sean a couple weeks ago in a great podcast called "Edenic Politics." Sean returned the favor and had Nick on to talk about what it actually means to revisit Eden. Nick offers some context about our show and dives into each of our 3 pillars (putting shovel to soil, cultivating interior gardens, and reenchanting the culture). It’s a good launch point into the rest of our episodes, so please share with friends and family who you think might be interested.Sneak peak fo...
2021-08-2631 minEden Revisited#041: The Beauty of Music w/ Jonathan PadrnosOn today's episode, Nick and his younger brother Jonathan discuss the beauty and symbolism of music. Jonathan is an accomplished pianist, a budding producer of his own music, and a seminarian at Gonzaga's Bishop White Seminary. He shares how his musical journey morphed from an emotional outlet into an encounter with the transcendent. Although Jonathan is classically trained, he's not afraid to bust some rhymes and drop the beats!Show HighlightsWhat makes music beautiful, true, and good?The symbolism of music.The connection between symmetry and simplicity.How music has the power to...
2021-07-1542 min