In this episode, our Upper School Theater (Theatre) Director Taylor Phillips shares her love for the stage on a personal and spiritual level.

We invite you to hear her insights on the unique challenges theatre poses, the skills it develops in students, and how a classical Christian school operates differently when thinking about theatre through the lens of the greatest story ever told: the Christian story of redemption.

In this episode, Lower & Upper School Latin Teacher Tracey Carrin shares her zealous passion for the Latin language and lifelong learning.

We invite you to hear her thoughts on what makes learning Latin so worthwhile, from the life lessons it teaches about diligence and delayed gratification to the writing and speaking skills it clearly cultivates. You will also get to hear her best advice to students, parents, and graduates, whom she hopes will all develop a "begruding love" for the Latin language and a passion to embrace lifelong learning.

In this episode, Senior student Jordan Moon shares his passion for defending the Christian faith in order to both share the gospel with unbelievers and also to strengthen the faith of fellow believers.

We invite you to hear his thoughts on how Paideia has helped him to grow in his faith and his love of God's Word. You will also get to hear about how Jordan puts apologetics into action through his social media channel (Redeeming Theology), and you will hear his encouragement to those who feel hesitant to embrace apologetics as part of their faith in Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Head of School Doug Carr shares what he believes makes both Paideia families and Paideia faculty/staff members so special.

We invite you to hear his favorite parts about partnering with Paideia families and leading the Paideia staff/faculty, from small moments like morning carline to larger ones such as giving tours and hosting innovative faculty meetings. Finally, he provides some updates regarding special, exciting events coming up this Spring and leaves listeners with one thing he hopes all Paideia alumni will remember about their time at Paideia.

In this episode, Lower School Science Teacher Cathy Tanner shares how she has seen God's hand at work in the life of Paideia Academy during her 18 total years at the school (15 as a teacher, 3 additional as a parent). She also discusses her theology of science, closely tied to Psalm 19:1, which states, "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork."

We invite you to hear her favorite ways to teach science in a distinctly classical, Christian manner, her methods to guide students to both marvel at God's creation and to also study it carefully, and the things she hopes her students will remember about science long after they've forgotten the details/figures/facts.

In this episode, Chorus Director Doris Moreland shares her vision for the Paideia Academy Chorus and her contagious passion for singing songs as an act of worship to the LORD.

We invite you to hear her thoughts on a healthy "theology of music," the ways she has seen God grow the choral program over the past few years, and her recommendations to listeners regarding timeless pieces of music to which they should absolutely listen (and finally, some advice to people on the fence regarding whether or not they should join chorus!).

In this episode, 6th-grade Homeroom Teacher (and Upper School Greek Instructor) Stephen Pardue shares his deep-seated love for teaching 6th graders, with a specific focus on guiding them through C.S. Lewis's renowned book series, The Chronicles of Narnia.

We invite you to hear his thoughts on the proper order in which to read the Chronicles of Narnia, the Biblical truths he has helped his students glean from the stories, and lessons he hopes his students will remember after they have "graduated" from his 6th-grade classroom.

In this episode, Upper School Dean of Faculty/Humanities Chair and Dean of Heidelberg Hall, Aaron Gentry, shares what makes classical, Christian education so distinct and effective: the use of Socratic dialogue.

We invite you to hear his thoughts on why Socratic dialogue is so effective, ways to deal with awkwardness/disagreements within the classroom, and things he hopes his students will remember as they graduate and enter into the real world.