Afleveringen
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Guests: Amy Petrof, Kristin Dysart, and Gabe Boyd
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Parents, you'll want to get this valuable resource that will equip you to have meaningful and age appropriate conversations with your children on a variety of important topics including human dignity, abortion, homosexuality, transgenderism, technology, and politics. Authors Andrew Walker and his wife Christian do a great job of presenting a brief, but very informative, overview on these issues then give you some general biblical principles that you can introduce to your children depending on this age and maturity level - as they mature, the depth and complexity of the information you supply as well as the questions that you ask increases to match.
Two important reminders after reading this book and having a wonderful conversation with Amy Petrof, Kristin Dysart, and Gabe Boyd - first, you want to make sure that you’re raising your children to see you as the “expert” on cultural issues - not because you are the first to introduce the subject to them or because you know all the latest information and lingo, but because you resource God’s Word as The Source of Truth on all issues - you need to know God’s Word and ground your conversations with your children in Scripture. Second, this book isn’t about gaining information so that you can win arguments and look smart, it’s about being able to present truth in a loving and winsome manner to those who are lost and hurting in need of God’s mercy and grace. Remember that as you engage with others on these controversial topics - the goal is to win people to Christ, not to your opinion.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Audrey Letcher, Chandler McGaha, Landon Murphy, and Campbell Panetti
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What makes PCA so special? Listen to four “lifers” (seniors who have been at PCA since Kindergarten, and before!) talk about their incredible years at PCA - from Kindergarten Circus to Boosterthon Fun Run, Let George Do It to HOCO and Minimester and AP classes! But PCA is more than just academics, it’s about relationships - with each other as brothers and sisters in Christ and with some really incredible faculty and staff who have poured truth into these students as they did life together at PCA. What a blessing each student is at PCA - these four seniors represent hundreds of others who have walked the halls of PCA as they have been equipped for their Kingdom calling.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA Upper School Counselor, Plano campus
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Many of us were raised to ignore or stuff our emotions, but research today suggests that we learn how to better identify our emotions so that we can learn from them. We “name” them so that we can “tame” them - and not be prisoners of our own feelings.
In her book Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It, author Jennie Allen encourages you to engage in meaningful conversations with others about your feelings - and when you’re listening to others, don’t just look to fix their problems, but really allow them to feel how they are feeling.
We shouldn’t be ashamed or afraid of our feelings - but we also don’t need to allow our feelings to be the engine that drives our lives. Learning more about our emotions will help us learn more about ourselves, how God has designed us, and how we are to respond to the world around us in a way that honors God.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Ron Kelley, Sharayah Colter, Audrey Sol Loyola, Scott Turner
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What were the top issues that voters identified as important as they went to the polls and what can we learn from those issues and the outcome of the election? Listen to this informative and fast-paced conversation with several informed friends about how we, as Christians, should be thinking about the days ahead now that the election is behind us.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Scott and Sharayah Colter, The Danbury Institute: A Coalition for Life and Liberty
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This is the second of a two-week conversation with Scott and Sharayah Colter, founders of The Danbury Institute. This week we examine several of the current cultural issues, many of which have become important political issues as well. The Bible gives clear and effective principles that can be used as a frame/matrix by which to properly understand and evaluate these current cultural issues - which makes it imperative that we know our Bibles as we seek to understand our culture and speak truth and wisdom on the issues of our day!
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Scott and Sharayah Colter, The Danbury Institute: A Coalition for Life and Liberty
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This will be a two-week conversation with Scott and Sharayah Colter, founders of The Danbury Institute. Week one will be a conversation about America’s Godly heritage - the influence of God’s Word on the Framers and the ideas that led to our Constitutional Republic. I asked Scott and Sharayah for additional resources that they would recommend for those wanting to take a deeper dive into this topic and they recommended resources from the following:
Hillsdale College - which offers free online classes on the Constitution, Marxism/Socialism/Communism, American heritage, etc.
WallBuilders - David Barton and his son Tim have some outstanding resources including America’s Godly Heritage (book, CD, or DVD) and The American Story series.
Sharayah also encourages you to read the words of the Framers - George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and many others - go online and read some of their letters and speeches and learn more about this incredible period of world history from those who were there. I would also recommend reading The Federalist Papers, written by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison as well as the original text of the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guest: Scott Turner, Associate Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, former NFL player
Reminder that early voting here in Texas begins October 21st and goes through November 1st and the General Election is Tuesday, November 5th.
Voting is a very important and special honor as citizens of this country - and as citizens of heaven we should engage in all aspects seeking first the Kingdom of God and to glorify Him in all that we say and do - which means that we must both carry ourselves in a way that is civil and honorable while at the same time stand for what is right, true, and good!
A couple of great resources you need to take into consideration are the following:
The Law by Frederick Bastiat - a great account on the tension between government supplying the needs of people vs. people (the church, individuals) meeting the needs of othersSpeaker of the House Mike Johnson’s 7 Core Principles of Conservativism - you need to know where you stand on these principles…and why.Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guest: Scott Turner, Associate Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, former NFL player
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Loved our time with Scott Turner learning how God used his early humble beginnings to teach him the value of hard work and serving others well. Enjoy this episode with Scott listening to him share how God orchestrated so many people, places, and things in his life to draw Scott closer and to deepen Scott’s faith journey.
And, the good news is that at the end of this episode, there is more to come next week as we continue this conversation with Scott Turner and turn our attention to the importance of living out our faith in the political arena.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guest: Pastor Jack Graham, Prestonwood Baptist Church
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Twenty-seven years ago, Prestonwood was approached about allowing a new private, Christian school to use the Prestonwood name. About three years after PCA was launched, the school was struggling financially and might not have survived if the church hadn’t stepped in to support and really adopt the school as their own!
Pastor Graham is also releasing a new book on November 5th called The Jesus Story - you can pre-order your copy on Amazon!
Pastor Graham also shared some thoughts on the upcoming election and encouraged people to register to vote and vote biblical values at the ballot box!
Finally, Pastor Graham shared some thoughts and perspectives about being a grandparent today and how special this opportunity is to live a legacy and pass on one’s faith from generation to generation. One great resource as an encouragement to grandparents is the latest book from Robert Wohlgemuth called Gun Lap: Staying in the Race with Purpose.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests in order: Reid Thornberry (PCA North senior), Steve Lee (11th grade Bible and Apologetics teacher, Plano campus), Hayden Fox (PCA Plano junior), Fabian Chong (11th and 12th grade physics teacher, Plano campus), Noelle Brenning (11th grade, Plano campus), Audrey Sol Loyola (2015 alumni), Freddy Gattelaro (2019 alumni), and Parker Panetti (2019 alumni), Kristen Smith (PCA Plano senior), Nami Adenle (PCA Plano senior), Sam Hitchcock (Director of Spiritual Formation, Oklahoma Christian School), Madi Franquiz (MS Breakout Session), Noah Brierley (Mainstage and Breakout Speaker), Coleman Bales (PCA North senior), Tim Barnett (Mainstage Speaker)
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We interviewed a variety of students and adults to share their thoughts and perspectives from the Biblical Worldview Conference - who were their favorite speakers, most influential topics addressed, and their favorite breakout sessions - as well as what they learned and how they plan to put these truths into practice in their own lives.
The Biblical Worldview Conference (BWC) was a resounding success with incredible speakers who talked about everything from TikTok evangelism to the reliability of the Gospels! Both the Plano and North campuses sent MS and US students to join 44 other Christian schools and over 4,000 registrants for this year’s conference. If you somehow missed this year’s BWC, you can look to purchase the entire conference - all mainstage and breakout sessions at prestonwoodworldview.org
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Allen Parr, host of The Beat, and Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director for the American Center for Law and Justice
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Allen Parr and Jordan Sekulow join nearly a dozen other outstanding speakers, authors, and apologists, at the 2024 Biblical Worldview Conference held at Prestonwood Baptist Church September 22-24. To register visit prestonwoodworldview.org and don’t forget that the parent code for $10 off your registration is PCAParent24.
To watch and listen to Allen Parr, visit his YouTube page The Beat.
To connect with and learn more about the work of Jordan Sekulow, visit the website for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ).
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Dan Panetti, PCA Director of Parent Engagement & Ministry (interviewed by PCA sophomore Sevyn Trogdon)
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Parents, we are celebrating 20 years of Biblical worldview training and transformation with this year’s Biblical Worldview Conference! From humble beginnings, the BWC has grown into the world’s largest and leading Biblical worldview conference for students. In this episode you’ll learn more about how the conference began and some interesting behind-the-scenes stories. But more than just the history and significance of BWC, this podcast will hopefully inspire you to attend this year’s conference in person or via the live stream option. To learn more about this year’s BWC and to register, check out the Biblical Worldview Conference - dates this year are September 22nd - 24th. And don’t forget that the parent code for $10 off your registration is PCAParent24.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Megan Rogers, PCA Senior Director of Development & Stewardship, and Kenzie Venus, Director of Development Events
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North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) has begun! From now until September 19, you can give to the PCA Fund that helps provide that margin of excellence funding specific projects that make our school even better! Funds designated for the North Campus will be used for North Campus projects and funds designated for the Plano Campus will be used for Plano Campus projects. The goals for the two campuses are as follows:
North Campus - goal of $80K, with a stretch goal of $100KPlano Campus - goal of $553K, with a stretch goal of $700KTo donate, visit the NTGD/PCA page and make a donation - make sure you put what campus you’re on and what grades your children are in.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Maddie McDonald (PCA Plano senior), Kellen O’Brien (PCA Plano junior), Naomi Livings (PCA Plano sophomore), Madison Kirby-Birdwell (PCA Plano freshman), and Ryan Newsome, PCA Plano Spiritual Development Director
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Both the North and Plano campuses took their US students on retreat to Sky Ranch this past week. We had the opportunity to sit down with students from the Plano campus at their retreat as well as with the new Director of Spiritual Development Ryan Newsome to record some comments about why they felt a spiritual retreat was an important component of the PCA DNA and why, as students, they felt like this time away from school and with their classmates was essential to building community and meaningful relationships.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Stephen Bryant (PCA dad, coach, SLi Director), Mike Thornberry (PCA North dad), Aaron Ulmer (PCA alumni, Class of 2007), Chris Housewright (PCA 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 powerful story of prayer, forgiveness, redemption, and salvation!
The Forge opens in theaters across the country on Friday, August 23, 2024.
In the movie, Joshua Moore (older man, business owner) asks a younger Isaiah some important questions that cause Isaiah to pause and evaluate his life and future - here are those questions:
5 years from now, where do you want to be?What ways do you want to grow in the next year?What kind of man do you want to be?What do you want people to think when they see you coming?The Forge isn’t a “self-help” movie about making better decisions - Isaiah surrenders his life to Christ and as he begins to follow Jesus, his life and decisions are radically changed! The Forge also highlights the importance of walking in community - surrounded by others to hold us accountable and encourage us on our journey!
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guest: Dr. Mike Goddard, PCA Superintendent
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This year’s theme comes out of the Book of Joshua, specifically Joshua 1:9, which reads:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
As Joshua was standing at the precipice of something new, exciting, and definitely nerve-racking, God reminded him to be strong and courageous. What new adventure lies in front of you and your family this year - what is God doing in and through your life that you’ll need to rely on Him and His strength to make it through?
Remember that great trials and tribulations produce great faith in a great God. J.K. Gressett is credited with saying, “God prepares great men for great tasks by great trials.”
The Book of Joshua begins with this charge to “be strong and courageous” and ends with Joshua reminding the nation of Israel that “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Parents, you have a choice to make this year - whom will you serve - the gods of our age (convenience, comfort, competition) or the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Jillian Bryant, Plano US Dean of Students, and Erin Williams, Plano US Counselor
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PCA’s New “Internet Enabled Device” Policy
Basically, PCA is going to be a “cell phone free” environmentMuch of the rationale for this decision is encapsulated in the research presented in Jonathan Haidt’s latest book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental IllnessHaidt writes about four foundational harms from a phone-based childhood:Social deprivationSleep deprivationAttention fragmentationAddictionHaidt also gives four foundational reforms:No smartphones before high schoolNo social media before age 16Phone-free schoolsBring unstructured “play” back for childrenIf you would like to review more of Haidt’s research, check out The Anxious Generation Research Website that goes beyond the book.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Jillian Bryant, Plano US Dean of Students, and Erin Williams, Plano US Counselor
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Dress code
Greater emphasis on enforcement and understandingModesty
Five Lies book by Rosaria Butterfield:A godly woman is a modest woman.A modest woman does not bring attention to herself but instead gives glory to God.In Modesty: More than a Change of Clothes, Martha Peace and Kent Keller define modesty as “an inner beauty of the heart motivated by a love for God that seeks His glory through purity and humility; it often reveals itself in words, actions, expressions, and clothes.”Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Julie West, Senior Food Services Director, and Vinny Tellini, Executive Chef, with Sage Dining Services
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Both Chef Julie West and Chef Vinny Tellini are “seasoned” veterans making the dining experience for PCA students something wonderful! Sage desires to be part of the PCA community - a meal is a chance to connect with others and Sage does a great job of making the food service at PCA special, unique, healthy, and delicious!
Sage takes into account the variety of allergies that students might be sensitive to as well as what are the favorites for the students. The menus are planned with great care taking into consideration what is best for the students and what the students will enjoy. As a parent, you can see what is available for your students on the Touch of Sage app - you can see the weekly menu, you can rate specific menu items, you can filter based on allergies, and you can contact Chef Julie or Chef Vinny to share your thoughts, compliments, or concerns.
If you would like to email Chef Julie West directly, her email address is [email protected]. Parents, you are also always welcome to purchase a lunch pass and go eat with your child. Please see Susan at the LS front desk or Sarah at the MS/US front desk for more information.
Remember when your child says that they “don’t like” something - make sure you encourage them to try it first before they decide that they don’t like it!
At this time, the Sage dining experience is only available at the Plano campus, but consideration is being given to adding Sage dining to the North campus when time and space permit.
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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Guests: Anna May, Sharayah Colter, Marchelle Michel
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Some Resource Recommendations for Parents:
Godly people! You need to get plugged into a solid, Christ-centered, Bible-teaching church and “LifeGroup” filled with individuals who are doing life looking to know God and make Him known - and do life together with them!God’s Word! Before you dive into other outstanding resources, you need to dive into God’s Word - there is only one book that is living and active. Jeremiah 6:16 reminds us to ask for the ancient paths - the way of the Lord is well worn by the travels of believers before us - walk in those ways!JC Ryle - great author - some of his works include Thoughts for Young Men and Holiness.The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt - written by a professed atheist, Haidt’s research into the negative effects of screen time on our kids is a valuable read for parents today.Atomic Habits by James Clear. How to make those small, 1% changes that over time become powerful habits in your life.Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster - great resource for spiritual growth and maturity.Marriage on the Rock by Jimmy EvansAl Mohler’s The Briefing podcast.Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield.The Indwelling Life of Christ by Major Ian ThomasAgain, parents, we are working on a Resource Page - so if you have some suggestions or recommendations, please email me at [email protected] - love to hear from you!
Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!
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