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What Am I Rolling?Bonus: Q&A Matthew Tyler-Jones and David Semark with Tales of the Old West!Show NotesTo tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Matthew Tyler-Jones and David Semark, cohosts of the Effekt Podcast and lead designers on the upcoming game, Tales of the Old West.Tales of the Old West takes players to the Wild West of the 1870s, in a gritty historical tabletop roleplaying game based on Free League’s acclaimed Year Zero Engine. It is a game about grit, faith and community, where you work to remake yourself and to find a place in a ne...2024-09-011h 03
Going With The Flow?Episode 210: Senior Thesis 2024 - Qynn"Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees" by Qynn
Abstract: Farmers are the backbone of our economy, but they are breaking under the strain. They
spend hours on end dealing with tremendous amounts of paperwork, stressing over impossible
problems, and praying that God will give them good weather for the harvest. They are the hidden
heroes of God’s green earth—working day after day but getting little to no pay. Small local
farmers are not receiving enough income to continue farming or caring for their families. A
farmer’s fruit goes through a proces...2024-07-2937 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 209: Senior Thesis 2024 - Norah"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Trans Athletes and the Attack on Femininity" by Norah
Abstract:
“8 Times Women in Sports Fought for Equality.”
“Female Athletes Sue NCAA Over Trans Competitors.”
“Field Hockey Captain Slams Policy Allowing Male Athletes On Girl Teams After Injury.”
“Feminism In Sports.”
“Standing Up For Women Is A Dangerous Game.”
These are current headlines, fresh off the press, becoming an ever- increasing issue in
today’s culture.
And why is that? Because women are disrespected and people are upset about it. The
honor of womanhood is being attacked and...2024-07-2247 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 208: Senior Thesis 2024 - Belle"Classically Intelligent: Using Classical Music to Aid in Children’s Brain Development" by Belle
Abstract: Everyone listens to music constantly–whether on the way to work, while taking a shower,
while whistling and walking through a store, music constantly surrounds us in our modern
culture. However, there is one genre of music that has timelessly surrounded the minds of
humans: instrumental classical music has influenced our processing since the 5th century BC.
Most people do not know the true weight that classical music carries through its soundwaves. It
has been scientifically proven that...2024-07-1541 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 207: Senior Thesis 2024 - Hailey*"Purity Pitch" by Hailey *
Abstract: The pure, moral world today is in peril. Morality is a hodge-podge of desire and whims in
a post-truth society without a transcendent grounding. It is far diverged from what God originally
designed and planned for His people. This divine design and framework for humans to live well
is outlined in His law: the Bible. The following of this plan is called “purity.” Purity is
God-ordained wholeness, an appointing of things as the way He made them to be: mentally,
spiritually, and physically. Each of these are inte...2024-07-0845 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 206: Senior Thesis 2024 - Isaiah"From Shadows to Salvation: Unmasking the Power of Faith in Overcoming the Chains of Pornography" by Isaiah
Abstract: Drug addiction is very harmful, especially if the drug of choice is pornography. It can have devastating effects on both individuals and society. About $3,075.64 is being spent on porn every second. It makes more than the NFL, NBA, and the MLB combined! It promotes sex trafficking and causes people to be unfaithful to their spouses. It creates unrealistic expectations, objectification and has heavy emotional and mental health effects. Drugs can “promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of de...2024-07-0145 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 205: Senior Thesis 2024 - QuinnFractured Education: The School System’s Prejudiced Social Divide by Quinn
Abstract: Despite all of our advances in ridding ourselves of the injustices that have plagued our nation, a particular example of bigotry has been left to fester. People with special needs have historically been a consistent target for prejudice and oppression; this discrimination has bled out of the history books and into the American school system. To this day, American schools operate under ableism and discrimination, causing incredible social development problems our for students, and continuing to contribute to a bigoted culture. It is imperative to th...2024-06-2445 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 204: Senior Thesis 2024 - SarahThis summer, we're posting the audio of our Senior Thesis Defenses one at a time, starting with Sarah, who will be arguing that the church needs to be more involved in the foster care system.
"The Fostering of Foster Care Through the Church" by Sarah
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**Abstract: When a child needs help, who do they run to for help? Usually to their parents.
Sometimes it is a friend, but the younger someone is, the more they tend to rely on their
parents. However, children in the foster care system don’t have that option; th...2024-06-1748 min
Going With The Flow?Episode 203: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Humane Letters Case Study)Michael and Tyler discuss a classic piece of literature taught to our 7th graders. They talk about why they teach it, what it means to our curriculum, and gives parents an idea of what they can talk about with their students.
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Going With The Flow?Bonus Episode: Alumni Interview - WyattThis week, we sit down for an interview with recent alumni Wyatt Darnell (who also composed the music for this podcast!) to talk about sticking it out through the end of high school at a classical Christian school.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 202: Science at a Classical Christian SchoolIn this episode, we interview our secondary science teacher about awakening wonder in our students, pursuing the sciences from a Christian worldview, teaching as learning, and employing rhetoric in the science classroom.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 201: What is Humane Letters?Tyler and Michael reignite the podcast with an eye toward discussing Classical Education's tenets in general, while also talking about the TRA Difference–how do we do Classical Education at The River Academy. Today's episode, in particular, is about Humane Letters, what it is, and our approach to literature, history, worldview, philosophy, and writing in general.
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MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 010 - Better Final LineTyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast returns to finish off Week 2 with Rob as John enters the lobby and begins to converse with someone who looks far too much like John Larroquette. 2022-07-1529 min
MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 009 - Just a Series of Unfortunate EventsAs the limo turns into the Nakatomi Plaza, John and Argyle listen to some holiday tunes as guest Tyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast once again joins Rob as they take it all in. 2022-07-1428 min
MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 008 - Intentional Needle DropsTyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast and Rob discuss the various benefits of having a former cabbie as a limo driver in LA in the 80's and then put on some Holiday music along the way. 2022-07-1331 min
MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 007 - Exposition DumpsTyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast is back to join Rob in discussions related to limos, chatty drivers and ways to tell the audience what's goin' on.2022-07-1244 min
MovieRob Minute PodcastMovieRob Minute Season 3 - Die Hard Minute - 006 - Back into the Pattern of ThingsTyler Howat of the Greek Card Check Podcast joins Rob as John tries to find his bearings in the airport. 2022-07-1138 min
Going With The Flow?TRA Theatre on the Air: "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud" by William WordsworthNEW PODCAST from The River Academy:
Because of COVID's curveballs, we decided to try something new: Old Time Radio Theatre. So, in the classical vein of the Golden Age of radio, we took our stage to the airwaves! We'll provide a mixture of plays, poetry, and prose, all performed by the students of The River Academy.
Find us here.
We present a reading of William Wordsworth's "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud" from Emma Cenotto.
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"
by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as...2022-02-0201 min
From the Ground UpIs Construction 'Essential' in a Pandemic: Fieldwire Virtual Town HallThe debate over “how essential is construction” is heating up fast. While some states have acknowledged that construction is essential, a few have declared otherwise, and some have yet to decide. To discuss this topic further, we spoke with leaders from construction companies still working through stay-at-home orders. Speakers include Timothy Croke, VP, Tishman; Nathan Howat, President, Blue Mountain Electric; Tyler Bashlor, Owner, Strategic Building Services; Yves Frinault (host), CEO, Fieldwire. 2020-04-0854 minGoing With The Flow?Episode 126: Calibration and educating under quarantineAs our school has started–essentially–an online school, a virtual River Academy, we need to calibrate, to rethink what education looks like. Listen to Eric and Tyler talk about this daunting, yet exciting prospect!
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Link to the study: https://classicaldifference.com/good-soil/
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Links:
Godspeed
Andrew Peterson Concert
Andrew Peterson
Backyard Pilgrim
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Learn More: https://www.theriveracademy.org/Special Guest: Matt Canlis.2020-02-1724 minGoing With The Flow?Episode 121: Generation Me, Part 5 - Be aware of your appsEric and Tyler talk about some of the apps that you should be aware of–but it's not about being afraid of the things that may be on your kids' devices. Talk with your kids, be open, be purposeful, be aware.
Links:
CommonSenseMedia's Apps to Watch Out For
Sarasota Sheriff's Apps to Watch Out For
Family Education's 5 Things to Do When Your Kids Join Social Media
Family Educations Complete Guide to Apps
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Going With The Flow?Episode 120: Generation Me, Part 4 - Are you monitoring your tech well?This week, Eric and Tyler discuss a mindset of awareness for how you manage your technology individually and as a family.
Links:
https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting/3-easy-steps-cut-down-your-technology-use/
https://becauseimaddicted.net/2017/04/realistically-cut-back-technology.html
https://authorunlimited.com/blog/ways-to-unplug-from-technology
https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2018/08/30/4-ways-to-cut-down-screen-time/#71cb78f35b7f
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Going With The Flow?Episode 119: Generation Me, Part 3 - Do cell phones decrease empathy?This week, we discuss a growing trend of people going techless, as well as the possible effects that technology can have on our relationships and our empathy.
Links:
https://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-parents-raising-their-kids-tech-free-red-flag-2018-2
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/style/phones-children-silicon-valley.html
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Going With The Flow?Episode 118: Generation Me, Part 2 - Why Protocol?This week, Eric and Tyler talk about one way we teach our kids to turn their focus outward rather than inward: through Protocol training.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 117: Generation Me, Part 1Eric and Tyler begin talking about Millennials–but not in the way that you think. We posit that this generation doesn't deserve its reputation, and we hold up a mirror to us all.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 116: New Year's Goals (2020)In the first episode of 2020, Eric and Tyler discuss setting goals (rather than resolutions) for the new year!
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Going With The Flow?Episode 115: Advent 2019Eric and Tyler, along with their special guest Tonya, discuss the Advent season and its meaning, and read a poem to remind us of our Savior's coming.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 114: Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School, Part 4 - AlumniThis week, Tyler interviews Brittany and Shelby, two seniors who have graduated from TRA and are living out the values that we try to instill.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 113: Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School, Part 3 - AlumniThis week, Tyler interviews Easton and Elise, two recent alumni from The River Academy. They talk about how TRA has prepared them for life after high school.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 112: Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School, Part 2 - AthletesContinuing the series on "Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School," Eric and Tyler interview some of their star student athletes about balancing their work load, what it's like playing for a school they don't attend, and how they're living out their leadership training.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 111: Why I Stayed At My Classical Christian School, Part 1 - SeniorsThis week, Eric and Tyler interview a group of their Seniors about why they stayed at The River Academy and how their Classical Christian education has benefited them.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 110: Marriage Stories, Part 5 - Wrap-UpAfter a series of powerful interviews, Eric and Tyler discuss major takeaways and application for marriage.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 109: Marriage Stories, Part 4 - Interview with Malachi and Cathy SalcidoIn our last marriage story (for the time being), Eric and Tyler interview Malachi and Cathy Salcido about seeking the Lord through the toughest of time and coming out on the other side all the stronger. This is a meaningful, deep conversation.
After you've listened to the interview, consider this song, which Cathy and Malachi sent to us; it's a meaningful song to them: https://youtu.be/YNd-PbVhnvA
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Going With The Flow?Episode 108: Marriage Stories, Part 3 - Interview with Paul and Kim BargerIn this continuation of our series on Marriage, we interview Paul and Kim Barger, Christian marriage counsellors at Strength of Life in Wenatchee.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 107: Marriage Stories, Part 2 - The EnneagramIn the spirit of Socrates telling us that "An unexamined life is not worth living," Tyler talks with Eric and Jen DeVries about how learning about the Enneagram has helped them grow in their marriage.
Books and Podcast Recommendations:
The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile (book and podcast)
The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr and Andreas Ebert
The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson
Sacred Enneagram by Christopher L. Heuertz
Self to Lose, Self to Find by Marilyn Vancil
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Going With The Flow?Episode 106: Marriage Stories, Part 1In the first of a multi-part series on marriage, Tyler interviews Eric and Jen on their relationship–the trials, the need for communication, and the need to know themselves to grow together toward God.
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Going With The Flow?Episode 105: Should Christians Read Harry Potter?Using the Harry Potter series as our model, Eric and Tyler discuss the principles that they live by when engaging with pop culture.
Resources for Parents and Pop Culture:
Plugged In
Common Sense Media
Extracurricular Reading:
The Gospel According to Harry Potter by Connie Neal
Harry Potter and Philosophy edited by William Irwin
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Going With The Flow?Episode 104: Why Classical?This week, Eric and Tyler explore why we choose Classical Education. This is an introduction–we'll explore this much more as we go on.
Here are some links for further reading:
An Intro to Classical Christian Education
Why Classical Education?
"Classical Education–The Best Preparation for STEM"
"Why STEM students need the liberal arts"
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Going With The Flow?Episode 103: Why House?This week, Eric and Tyler sit down with Ashley Koempel, our House Coordinator (and Math teacher extraordinaire) to talk about the ways in which House has benefitted The River Academy!
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Going With The Flow?Episode 102: How to Survive The First Month of SchoolThis week, with school starting, we decided to sit down with three moms and talk about how they survive the first month of school! Special thanks to our guests: Jen DeVries, Shauna Cenotto, and Courtney Mathison!
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Going With The Flow?Episode 101: What the Heck Are We Doing?In our first episode of Going With The Flow?, we ask a profound question: does the world need another podcast? Are we going with the flow or swimming upstream?
Will this podcast change your life?
Listen in and find out more!
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Going With The Flow?Episode 00: Teaser - Going With The Flow?A couple of guys try to figure out how to be faithful Christian educators when the pressure to go with the flow of modern culture can be intense.
Is it best to go with the flow or to swim upstream? As a Christian, how do we navigate our current culture to figure out when we can go with the flow? Those are the questions that Eric DeVries and Tyler Howat wrestle with each week.
Join us to hear their lively discussions and dive into some interesting aspects of Christian and classical education in the process!2019-08-2600 min